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Mtn House w/private pool close to hiking/lake/wine tasting + Large Game Room

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pines Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mtn House w/private pool close to hiking/lake/wine tasting + Large Game Room

Enjoy a lovely, custom-built home nestled in the woods located on one plus acre in Arnold. The Chaffalu Home is only a 2.5 hour drive from the Bay Area. The home (3000’ elevation) is perfectly situated near Bear Valley Resort (27 miles) and Downtown Murphys Village (10 miles), known for their charming Main Street inclusive of high quality cuisine, boutique shopping, historic architecture and boasting over two dozen wine tasting rooms. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, swimming in our private pool, local public-access lakes, skiing/snowboarding/sledding at Bear Valley Resort, 5 miles to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, approximately 2.5 hours to Yosemite and 3.25 hours to Tahoe.

The home has something for everyone: the peace and quiet of a small town, with charming restaurants nearby and wine tasting just a short drive away; plenty of outdoor activity options to choose from or just cozy up inside by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. Kids will love the double bunk beds downstairs and huge playroom as well as large backyard with basketball court, sports equipment and toys.

The home was designed to accommodate two or three families comfortably:

Main/Lower level: Queen bedroom with new 40” smart TV and option to use full bath with shower/tub or separate half bath; kids room with double bunk-beds and room for an on-floor memory-foam mattress (located in the closet); fully-equipped kitchen with every small appliance and utensil needed (some spices if you have forgotten yours); recreation room with 40” smart TV with Wii console, Foosball Table, ½ shuffleboard table (grandpa made), family games, puzzles, coloring books/generous amount of art supplies, and space for an air mattress; full-size washer and dryer (brand new) in the laundry room; half bath; and incredibly spacious living room with big-screen TV with cable and a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided).

Upper level: Two King bedrooms with new 40” smart TVs in each room; full bathroom with shower stall.

The Kitchen: Stocked with everything you need to cook as if you were at home. Frying pans, pancake cast iron skillet, waffle maker, sauté pans, egg poacher,
deep sauce pan/steamer, steaming basket insert, blender, small food processor, juicer, rice cooker, pressure cooker, crockpot, electric wok, coffee mugs/cups, glasses, tumblers, speciality cocktail drink glasses, martini and margarita glasses, plates, bowls of various sizes, Tupperware, cookie sheets, pie pans, bread/loaf pans, Nespresso Machine, Drip Coffee pot and French Press, coffee grinder, microwave, double oven, platters, plastic pool tumblers/plates/baskets, marshmallow roasting sticks and food prep tools (garlic press, potato peeler, cheese slicer, tablespoons/teaspoons, measuring cups, wisks, spatulas).

Outside: Large deck/patio on two sides with patio furniture; in ground swimming pool (not heated and open May-September), plenty of pool lounge furniture and umbrellas; wood campfire pit and marshmallow roasting sticks and BBQ.

Additional amenities include:
- Free high speed internet: Xfinity broadband internet connection with download speed up to 150mbps
- Central heat
- Streaming of live and on-demand TV or log into your own subscription services
- Firewood
-Google Nest Mini
-Smart Lock coded just for you
-Hair dryers in 2 bathrooms
- Iron and ironing board, hangers, first aid kit
- Washer/dryer (brand new) with detergent

For children/babies:
-pack and play
-Stepping stools for the bathroom sinks
-infant baby bouncer
-Infant soothing portable swing
-Gate for the stairs (you must attach during your visit)
-High chair
-Basket ball and soccer ball along with other toys
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Arnold Rim Trail and 6 minutes from White Pines Lake
As a guest of Mtn House w/private pool close to hiking/lake/wine tasting + Large Game Room, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Mtn House w/private pool close to hiking/lake/wine tasting + Large Game Room also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

*IMPORTANT* Be sure to read the Rental Agreement during the checkout process as it is binding once you've completed the booking.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Mtn House w/private pool close to hiking/lake/wine tasting + Large Game Room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely equipped kitchen. lovely lovely back yard ...and that play room was a god-send !!! We had a fabulous time !! Thank you for allowing us to use your fabulous home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen G., Santa Cruz, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was everything we hoped for! Amazing outdoor space. Kitchen was well equipped and everyone was very comfortable. The only regret we have is not being able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a family vacation!

This is a perfect place to get away and relax with friends and family. The property is beautiful inside and out, with plenty of space for all. Our favorite part was hanging out in and around the pool. And I can’t say enough about Kathy as our host! She was a delight to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

This property is wonderful for a large group, a great family weekend getaway. The Host, Kathy is a great communicator and replied quickly to all questions. They have the house stocked with EVERYTHING you could possibly need, which was so appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular !!!!

What a property !!!! The place has everything you need to have a quiet getaway with the family. Has activities for all inside and out. The place is very clean and spacious. My 3 boys (4yrs-7yrs) didn’t want to leave!!! I can’t wait to book again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Host had great communication and house was lovely. We had a nice long family weekend there. Loved the kitchen, comfy beds, good seating, fun backyard and pool. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

This was our 3rd summer vacation at this house and we love it so much. It's clean, spacious, comfortable, and the pool area is excellent. I think our only complaint was that there's not enough room in the trash bin to accommodate multiple families. We ended up taking home a few bags of trash. Maybe 2 trash pickups during the week? Otherwise, Kathy is friendly and prompt with communication (and apologized about the trash situation and offered a solution during our stay), and the house is just fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arnold 2024

This is our second time staying here. The family loves the property; the pool was great to beat the heat, the kids had a blast shooting hoops and playing in the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madalena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

We had a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home!

My family really enjoyed our stay. The pictures don’t do the house justice - the back yard is huge. It had everything we needed and the host communicated very well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feels like home

We stayed here with two other families, including 5 kids ages 3-8 and had an absolutely wonderful time. The home is beautifully maintained and stocked, and also exudes comfort and coziness. The game room was an absolute hit and the kids hardly wanted to leave. The layout worked really well to gather but also have quiet time if needed. Kathy was super helpful and responsive. We’d love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over all amazed by the cleanliness

Very impressive everything well organized and plenty of space just good size of a house all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arnold snow trip

The house was great. Very large, clean and well stocked. The teens really enjoyed the hangout room- they played Wii, air hockey, and had a great time making huge Lego creations. The house was quiet and conveniently located close to a grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Cabin in Arnold!

This is our family's second stay at this cabin and we love it. We are a group from ages 20-83 and everyone loves it here. It's cozy, has everything you would need, and is absolutely beautiful. I would absolutely recommend this cabin for friends, family, or any group!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th

Close to town, yet far enough to feel secluded. Kids didn't want to leave pool and bball court. Lil ones loved the playroom. Kitchen everything you need. 5 Star.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Long Weekend Getaway

Came here with my family and some friends for the MLK weekend. The house was great…the pictures don’t do it justice. It was large and provided more than enough room for our party of 9. Beds and sheets were very comfortable. We loved hanging out in front of the fire watching tv and playing games. It snowed many inches while we were there and had a great time sledding down the driveway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin!

I can’t recommend this property enough. It was perfect for our family of 9. It’s a huge space and each room is spacious. It’s great because the game room is nearly sound proof if you close the door, giving peace and quiet in the rest of the house. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Plus the communication was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Rented the property for an annual girls trip. The house was perfectly set up for all of us. Many hours spent in the pool. Close to nearby Murphy's where we spent the afternoon wine tasting and shopping. The kitchen was stocked with all the tools and necessities needed for this gourmet chef.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

Our group had a wonderful time. Everything was clean and comfortable. The home was stocked with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, pool, and backyard in an awesome area of the Sierras.

Really enjoyed this house. It’s on a quiet little street, not in a housing development. It’s got everything you could need inside and out. We really enjoyed the sparkling clean pool and the cool grassy backyard with basketball court. All surrounded by a beautiful forest. You could spend the whole vacation at the house, but there’s great hiking and fishing in the area, and good dining options in Murphy’s down the road. Or just hit the Big Trees Market a few minutes down the road and eat in. Can’t imagine a better spot to enjoy the Sierra summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for families

This house has everything you need ! We were in the summer so the pool was used everyday. We especially appreciated the locked pool gate as we had 3 little ones. Every toy and game imaginable for inside and outside fun. Best stocked kitchen I have ever seen in a rental, I felt like we were in our own home. 5+ star cleanliness! Host was very responsive before; during and after our stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pool Time

Beautiful home with a great layout. The rooms were all very nice and floor plan of the house worked great for all of our needs. Everyone loved spending the day at the pool and once the shade made it to the basketball area everyone enjoyed playing corn hole and basketball. The location is nice too, close to Big trees market which was well stocked, Snow shoe brewery, and White pines lake. We’re already discussing plans to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family get away location

The property was exactly what we hoped. Communicating with the host during booking and during check in was easy and fast. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway

Loved this home inside and out. Kitchen very well stocked. The kids and adults enjoyed the bonus room full of toys and games. The separation of the bonus room and living room worked well. The location was perfect not too far off the main road but didn’t hear any traffic noise and felt very private. The backyard was amazing! Since it was February we didn’t get to use the pool but it looked great! Liked that the pool was fenced separately from the rest of the yard. The pictures online didn’t do it justice. The yard was much bigger than expected, it was also fenced. Lots of toys outside as well. Kathy was a wonderful host and communicated well. I would highly recommend visiting this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Arnold

House was great for our families with young kids - game room was a hit! Warm during winter and close to the market, Murphy's and Bear Valley skiing. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022