Arnold, California
Private Family and Friends Reunion Retreat
Welcome to one of the rarest and most unique properties found in Arnold! This home sits on 3.25 acres and backs to the National Forest and the Arnold Rim Trail. Peaceful and Private, with no close neighbors here yet only 5 minutes from downtown Arnold restaurants, grocery, and shops. Twenty minutes to Award Winning Wineries and forty minutes to Bear Valley Ski Resort. Amazing location!
Note for winter bookings AWD or 4WD vehicles are required to access the property.
You can watch a short Youtube video of the property here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch v=i9GNH79s_Js&t=2s
Sleeping Accommodations:
This luxury home boasts 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. On the main floor, you will find 3 bedrooms with Cal King Beds and an additional room with double bunk beds, which can sleep 2-3 adults or 5 kids. The master bedroom also comes with a full-size pullout sofa bed in addition to the California King bed.
. The home office can be used as a 6th bedroom with a queen-size bed which has a new 10" comfy mattress. The private downstairs bedroom comes with a queen bed. In the recreation room, find an additional queen size sofa bed a bunk bed and two single roll-away beds. 12-14 Adults can be very comfortable and not have to share rooms.
Snuggle on the leather couches in the Great Room with a captivating book and enjoy the tranquil outdoor views. The large chef's kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking essentials including spices, oil, foil and plastic wrap. The dining room is perfect for a large family meal and can seat 8-12 people. The spacious master bedroom comes complete with a jacuzzi tub, an oversized shower, as well as a romantic remote-controlled fireplace. Enjoy the lively downstairs game room with a ping-pong table, foosball, an x-box, and a smart TV with plenty of movies to keep the kids busy. The sizeable laundry room includes a sink, ironing board, and a washer and dryer.
Enjoy your morning coffee or a relaxing evening on the expansive decks with gorgeous forest views. Oak, pines, and dogwood trees surround the property. Guests often see deer, squirrels and various birds while they drink from the outdoor fountain.
Take a hike or mountain bike on one of the many Arnold Rim Trails. The trailhead is only a block away. The “Top of the World Trail” and The “Cougar Rock Trail” have outstanding views. On a clear day you can see Mount Diablo.
The Grand Retreat is located only 5 minutes up the hill from Big Trees Market and Snowshoe Brewery in Arnold.
Other amenities of the property include:
• Parking for 6-8 cars, including use of the Large 3 car garage, note you must
have an AWD or 4WD vehicle to access the property/driveway in the winter heavy
snows can reduce the number of parking spaces.
• 30 Amp RV hookup or ability to charge an electric car with your adapter
• 70-inch Samsung Smart TV (A total of 4 flatscreen TV's throughout house)
• Xfinity High-Speed Internet. 200+ MBPS speeds
• Bluetooth sound system covering inside and the rear deck
• Library of adult and children's books and over100 DVD movies
• Office equipped with a monitor, keyboard, mouse & printer/scanner
• Radiant Heated Floors and some firewood supplied for the fireplace in great room
• Gas grill as well as a charcoal grill for BBQ enthusiasts
• Use of Ice chests, lawn chairs, umbrellas, snow sleds, and more in the garage
• A smaller second refrigerator in the wet bar for drinks or more
• The dining table can seat 12 or more by adding an extra table from downstairs
• The fully equipped kitchen is very spacious with an oversize pantry.
• Double ovens, Jenn Aire gas cooktop, trash compactor, and K-Cup Coffee Maker.
• Doorways and hallways are oversized, everything is very spacious
• Security cameras on exterior of the home and inside the garage for security only.
Nearby Attractions:
• Top of the World Trail Head is 400 ft. away at - 3269 Fairway Dr, Arnold, CA 95223 https://arnoldrimtrail.org/trail-information/arnold-rim-trail-map/
• 5 Minutes to Arnold's Groceries and Restaurants and Snowshoe Brewery
• 7 minutes to White Pines Lake for hiking, fishing, swimming, and kayak or paddleboard
• 10 minutes to Big Trees State Park https://www.gocalaveras.com/business/attractions/calaveras-big-trees-state-park/
• 20 minutes to Historic Downtown Murphy’s with award-winning wineries and shops.
• 25 minutes to Mercer Caverns http://mercercaverns.net
• 40 minutes to Bear Valley Ski Area with multiple Sierra lakes and hiking trails
• 40 minutes to Lake Alpine fish and rent boats, paddleboards, and kayaks.
• 45 minutes to Moaning Caverns https://moaningcaverns.com/
*THIS HOME IS MEANT FOR FAMILIES, RETREATS, AND RESPECTFUL RENTERS. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS PERMITTED.
*RATES QUOTED ARE FOR UP TO 16 GUESTS. FOR EACH ADDITIONAL GUEST BEYOND 16 A $35 PER STAY FEE WILL BE ADDED WHEN YOU MAKE THE RESERVATION. NO MORE THAN 20 GUESTS TOTAL ARE EVER ALLOWED.
No More than TWO dogs allowed. Pet fee is $75 for 1-2 pets.
When you submit a booking request please tell us about the purpose of your trip, the ages of the guest and a little about your group and any pets including their breed, age, and weight and where you will be traveling from.
**In the winter when there is snow or ice on the roads AWD or 4WD vehicles are required. Two-wheel drive cars cannot drive up and down our driveway its too steep when there is recent snow. Even with cables we do not recommend two-wheel drive cars. AWD and 4WD vehicles should have cables or chains ready as a backup in case roads or the driveway is icy. If a severe storm hits and the county cant snow plow the neighborhood roads and you get snowed in requiring additional nights stay the nightly rate will be reduced by 50%.
Check-In is 3:00 pm, an early check-in of 12 noon may be possible for a $50.00 fee.
We had the BEST time staying here. It’s pretty incredible when 11 adults and two 2-year-olds can share a space and not feel like they’re on top of each other. This home is spacious, gorgeous, well stocked with everything (if we come back, I can bring less random stuff!), and was the perfect getaway for our family. One thing that stood out to me was that there were plenty of private rooms too, when most listings will have several beds in one room and say it sleeps 10. There are so many comfortable rooms for adults here and I know our family really appreciated it. Plus, the kids loved running around all over the place and I felt like they were safe in controlled area. I can’t say enough nice things about it. I would just say that if you’re considering it… book it!
Place was best fit for our weekend planning and fellowship; sufficient facilities. Further enhanced by a very charming environment as we still caught up with fall foliage.
My family and I go to Arnold for Labor Day weekend and this year we stayed here as our group was a little larger than past years. The cabin was very big and fit me and my family very well. Doug was very helpful with everything and available when we needed him. This cabin is very roomy and comfortable clean and we definitely will be staying here again.
Our family had a great time. We celebrated our Mom’s birthday. The house was clean, spacious and organized. The check-in and check out process was easy. The owners were easy to contact. The beds were comfortable. The young adults in our group enjoyed the game room while the not so old adults enjoyed cooking bbq on the deck. There is a cabinet on top of the mini fridge full of board games. Our family had fun playing read my lips game . There are nearby attractions like the Top of the World trail head, white pines lake, Big Tree State park and a little further away(~40 mins) Lake Alpine ( worth it). There are also nearby stores if you need grocery. We will definitely consider coming back next time.
We arrived with 15 total from adults to teens to a toddler. The house was huge! So much room for everyone to spread out, especially those noisy teenagers who got the basement to themselves. The kitchen was large and we were able to cook around each other with ease. Plenty of seating for dinner, gathering for family time in the living room. We went into Murphy’s where they have a cute Main Street and lovely park by a creek, up to Alpine Lake for a swim and finally Mercer Caverns which was incredible. No helmets needed. Just a few minimal drawbacks were that the driveways were very steep and we were unable to get to the lower driveway in our Tesla to charge and had to find a local place in Murphy’s. Not a huge deal, just a little coordination. The two guest bed mattresses are in need of replacing. One caves inward while the other sloped outward. This is not uncommon in rental properties though and should never deter someone from staying. We had an amazing time. The owner was very responsive and checked in with us. Overall 5 stars!
Overall, we had very good experience with the house. Communication was clear and easy. Spacious house for a big group. Good and secluded location. As recommendation, I would suggest to consider changing dishwasher (not cleaning well) and futon in the office (not comfortable for sleeping).
Everything was exactly as advertised, and the owner was prompt and clear in their communications.
We spend 9 nights here and everything about the home was better than we expected. The location was awesome with trails through the national forest directly behind the house, but still only about 1.5 miles from the grocery store, and restaurants. The house was large comfortable and well appointed. We had 12 people staying with us and it never felt crowded. The adults enjoyed watching the snow fall from the large windows in the living room, while the kids and teens loved the game room down on the lower level. Our 15 year old son said that the roll away bed in the game room was the most comfortable bed he ever slept on. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook great meals for our friends and family. The host was available to answer all of our questions very quickly. I could tell that his hearts desire was that we enjoyed the home to the fullest, and we definitely did. We will be coming back.
We had 4 families coming together for a ski weekend together. This was an amazing house that could give each family their own space but also allow us to come together. Wonderful amenities and really well stocked. The kids loved it and were able to go sledding in the back.
Big beautiful home with all the amenities! Our group had a great time playing games out front and on the patio. Loved the swings too! The layout is perfect for a group. Enough room to gather together, plus quite spots to slip away too if you want some down time. The porch in the morning for coffee was sooo relaxing! House has everything you could need. We hope to visit again!
This house and property is beautiful and was perfect for our family with varying ages from 8-89. Highly recommend!
This is a great property for family gathering. A great space inside and out. Comfortable to stay, visit and play, but also as a home base to head out for the day to visit local parks, lakes, museums, caves, shops, wineries and eateries.
It was more than what we could of imagined. Everyone enjoyed themselves, it had ample space for everyone to be together and at the same time be alone and relax. The morning and evenings were just perfect to be outside and enjoy the quiet and serenity of the surrounding views. Definitely a great place to stay...
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