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Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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

Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!

Welcome to Buck Meadows Chalet! Looking for a great home base to explore the Sierra Nevada and Calaveras County? We're it! We love our home away from home, and know you will, too! Centrally located in Arnold, our updated four bedroom, two bath, chalet-style cabin has all the comforts of home and more for you.

We have a fully-equipped kitchen, and a dining room table that seats up to eight, with three more seats at our peninsula. A super comfy and large living room sectional couch awaits you in the living room, along with tons and tons of board games and puzzles, a little reading nook and library with books for both kids and adults, a Smart TV so you can sign into your streaming services (Peacock Streaming Service included), and a Blu-ray/DVD player. Completing the downstairs floor plan, you'll find a bathroom/laundry room combo, along with two bedrooms, each with its own Smart TV.

Upstairs, you'll find two more large bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom includes a game room with two arcade games, a gaming console with over 1,200 games on it, a 20-in-1 foosball/ping pong/air hockey/etc. table, and super-sized connect four game. The game room also has a lovely little balcony that gives you a great viewpoint from which to watch the four-legged visitors that frequently visit us.

Buck Meadows Chalet has central heating and air, as well as a wood-burning fireplace. We provide high quality towels and bed linens for you, and also included multi-plugs with USB charging ports for your convenience. Each bedroom has its own chest of drawers for your use, and the downstairs bedrooms each has its own closet for your use, as well.

Our driveway has a mild slope to it, and fits four cars comfortably, making winter parking easier (there is no on street parking allowed in our subdivision). Arnold does get ice and snow in the winter, so be sure to carry chains with you if you are visiting us during those times.

Here are just a few of our favorite attractions within a 30 mile radius of Buck Meadows Chalet:
Arnold Rim Trail - 0.7 mile
White Pines Lake - 2.5 miles
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 4.4 miles
Murphys, CA (wine tasting!) - 11.6 miles
Ironstone Vineyards and Amphitheater - 13.1 miles
Mercer Caverns - 13.2 miles
Cave and Mine Adventures (Moaning Cavern) - 17.1 miles
California Caverns - 20.5 miles
Columbia State Historic Gold Rush Park - 24.8 miles
Bear Valley Ski Resort - 26.8 miles
Lake Alpine - 29.6 miles

NOTES:
- We are happy to host you in our own home-away-from-home. We live in the Central Valley, and use this as our home-way-from-home, too. Please treat this house as your own.
-We will absolutely not tolerate loud partying, so if you are looking for a place to do so, please look elsewhere. We know all our neighbors and will hear about any inappropriate behavior. Quiet hours are enforced, and are from 10:00pm-7:30am.
- We are not liable for refunds due to Covid, PG&E, internet, or cell tower outages. We are always willing to rebook a trip due to heavy snow.
- The property requires a full flight of stairs to reach the front door, and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- The property requires stairs to access 2 of the 4 bedrooms. These areas may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- Your safety matters. This property features two exterior security cameras. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces.
- Signed rental agreement and government issued photo ID of renter required to complete reservation.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: ***We sleep 11 adults comfortably***, with four queen beds, one full bed, and one twin bed.

Property manager

Becky Peace and Jennifer Williams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Arnold Rim Trail - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • White Pines Lake - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway! located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Arnold is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stanislaus National Forest and Meadowmont Golf Course and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sang P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
The arcades were a hit with the kids! Great location - close to market and a brewery - and sno parks were too far out. Family really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe R., I

Liked: Cleanliness
Arnold getaway
It was great. The house was clean and well stocked. It was close to the grocery store and various attractions. There was plenty of driveway parking. We were able to see the deer outside. Thanks for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We had a wonderful stay with our family. We were lucky enough to have some snow, the backyard was great to play with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for a quick family getaway
Nice clean home with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas Vacation
Lots of fun things to do in the home and close by. We enjoyed our stay and everything was listed accurately. Easy check in and check out, great communion from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday Trip
Cabin had everything we could ask for on our family’s holiday trip…games, plenty of beds rooms and space, ease of access, deer in the morning. Thank you for sharing with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We love our stay. Beautiful and comfy,next to lakes, and parks . Quiet area thanks again . So beautiful. Lots of Kids video games
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meggan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We got together with friends and family for a weekend of wine tasting and a concert. This house suited our needs perfectly! Bedrooms were nice, comfy beds, fluffy towels, nice bathrooms, well stocked kitchen and great porch for outdoor socializing. We made dinner one night and breakfast both mornings and had room to sit around the table together. We had a great time and definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Trip
We had a blast staying here! It's comfortable and cozy. The neighborhood is quite and safe. Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
Very easy check in/check out process. Managers were easy to get ahold of, friendly and answered my questions. Excellent location of cabin. Super close to White Pines Lake, Calaveras State Park (Big Trees), Mercer Caverns, stores and restaurants. Cabin matched its online description. We loved the game room, big sectional couch and dining room. House was clean and well stocked with supplies. The only supplies I would have added were ice trays and garbage bags. We loved the cabin overall and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julio M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I love the peace and quiet
Place was amazing! And we would like to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality Family Time
This property was wonderful, owners are generous and provide ALL necessities as well as entertainment with an amazing selection of games. My only suggestion would be to clean all the deck area and provide seating in order for guest to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ido B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house but not enough facilities
This house has great potential. It is big, clean and has games and books. However, it is written in vrbo it fits 12 people, while it has only 11 beds. In addition, there were only 9 towels. The host was very nice but didn't answer our complaint. We still had a great time, but we had to bring an extra mattress and towels. I'm sure this place could be great if those things would be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kel b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Snowy Arnold getaway
Easy check in - appreciated that there were clear instructions that felt friendly and welcoming (not a list of rules), and matched the information on the listing. The house was lovely and clean - we felt right at home! I also really appreciated the host’s timely responses about road conditions and suggestions for groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Stay
Great cabin everything was great had a lot of space lots of fun things to do. Definitely worth it every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milena K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable villa for a large family
The cottage is great for the Christmas holidays, about 40 minutes from the ski resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rafael M., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive and nice
It’s all like the pictures and more!! If you are skeptical or doubt when you see pictures of this place that’s how I was but when I got there this place was just like described and looks. Perfect picture! Perfect place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Look No Further!
This property exceeded our expectations and would love to visit again soon. We visited over Labor Day Weekend and were impressed by how available the owners were with questions I had about the property. They answered the questions within minutes of me asking! They even let us check in at 10am instead of the normal check in time. The house is extremely clean and was set up perfectly for our growing family of 12. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms had plenty of towels. The game room in the upstairs was perfect and provided lots of laughs every evening. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Great wrap around deck, barbeque and parking for four cars. Wonderful location close to Big Trees and White Pines Lake. Don't look anywhere else if you are looking to stay in the Arnold area. Thank you for letting us stay in your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

molly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, snug AND great for gathering
We loved staying at this home and can’t wait to come back! There were 11 of us, 6 adults and our 5 teens—we were close to everything we wanted to do but also completely content to hang out at the house, relax and play games. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking for a crowd! House was so clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away to
Very nice cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering to celebrate graduations
Lovely home that worked beautifully bringing the family together to celebrate our graduations. Loved the stenciling on the kitchen cabinets, which made cooking the family meals so easy. Nicely stocked kitchen supplies. Family game room and stock of games was a special treat. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reed A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's outwards appearance fools you.
It's outwards appearance fools you. The home is very comfortable and inviting. The place is well laid out with plenty of room for all. The kitchen is well equip. There are plenty of soft towels and has a washer and dryer on premises conveniently located in the first floor bathroom. The grocery store is convenient distance from the cabin, may not within walking distance for the novice (0.9 miles). Lots of good/great restaurant options. We loved spending the day a The Big Trees state Park, Columbia, Murphy’s, Mercer Caverns and exploring in general. This was our first year that we didn’t stay in Blue Lake Spring. The owners are really helpful and friendly and can highly recommend staying at Buck Meadows Chalet.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and awesome hosts!
Absolutely loved the house! Becky gave us some great recommendations for the area and we all had a wonderful time. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much ☺️☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin getaway
They have set up the cabin while with others in mine. Lots if different options for activities but not cluttered.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy wonderful home away from home!
Our family and friends had an amazing and too short of a weekend here in Arnold! Becky was amazing and answered all my questions and very attentive to our needs. Our children had a wonderful time and the property was beautiful. Very clean and all the amenities and fun for the kids we needed! We were hoping for more snow but the weather and lack of snow pushed us to drive about 20 minutes up the highway past bear valley and we had 💯 FUN in the snow there! Thank you once again we would highly recommend and love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022