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Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access!

Welcome to Squirrel's Nest! This beautifully appointed 2,100 square foot, 2 story cabin with central heat has an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths total including 2 master suites and a large loft.

The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and double ovens. The first primary suite is located on the main floor with a king bed and has private access onto the deck. This bathroom has a shower and jacuzzi tub. The second primary bedroom is upstairs, also with a king bed. This bathroom has a shower-tub combo. The third bedroom is upstairs with a queen and twin bunk bed (can sleep 4 in this room). Additionally, the loft has a queen sleeper sofa, double futon, foosball, air hockey and a mini pool table.

Charcoal BBQ available year round for guest use. (Guests should bring their own charcoal). Deck and patio overlooks the forested backyard. The living room has a gas fireplace, in addition to central heating throughout.

During the summer months, you'll have full access to Big Trees Village Recreational Center. Only minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. There's something to do year-round!

Squirrel's Nest is the perfect retreat for relaxation or to fulfill all your outdoor adventure desires.

Access Information: You will receive check-in instructions, including your access code for entry, 2-4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Please be sure to check your junk/spam email, as sometimes these instructions end up there.

Pet Policy: This cabin is not pet friendly - If a pet is brought to a non-pet friendly cabin, there will be a $1,000 fee charged to card on file.

Audio/visual cameras are on site (exterior only).

Tenant must be at least 25 years old to rent.

Communication: Property management will contact tenant by their preferred method of communication (personal email, text, etc.) to send a required rental agreement, check-in instructions, etc.

Payment (where applicable): A 2% surcharge (of the total transaction amount) will be added to your transaction charges when your credit card is charged. Upon booking, $300, plus the c/c fee, is due immediately and is charged to the credit card on file. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (if you are booking a stay that is sooner than 30 days from the booking date, the full amount is due immediately & will be charged to your card on file). We will accept payment by check for the final payment, as long as your arrival date is further out than 45 days. If you wish to pay by check, please email our office immediately to advise us NOT to charge your card on file for the final payment. Please note that if your check is not received by the 30 day mark, your credit card on file will be charged, regardless of previous arrangement. All payments are due in full 30 days prior to your arrival.

Property manager

Sierra Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
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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 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

Property is also known as

1150-143986

About the neighborhood

Map
Dorrington, California

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • White Pines Lake - 12 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access! located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located in the mountains, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. White Pines Lake and Arnold Rim Trail are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
We had a great time!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice & quiet setting
Had a good time here . Access to the community recreation center (with pool) is a big plus .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!!
Entire family had a great time. Great place for any age.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evi-Lynn B., Mountain View, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Snow & Ski Getaway!
We had a wonderful week at Squirrel's Nest! It had plenty of room for our family of 5 to spread out and relax. We really appreciated the garage and that the neighborhood had plowing services. We were able to drive up to Bear Valley 3 days straight to ski and go tubing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Squirrel’s Nest
Great location, easy access. Beautiful home. Very clean overall though some dishes/cookware needed washing before use. Would have liked more room for trash, 2 bags full for a full house isn’t quite enough. Enjoyed our stay. It would have been nice to have a checkout of 11:00 vs 10:00. We made it out but it was kind of hectic. For the price 11:00 doesn’t seem unreasonable.Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LARRY S.

Squirrels Nest Review
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was very nice. It is advertised as sleeping 11, but that is a bit of a stretch. Fortunately only 7 of were able to come and it was perfect for 7. I am not sure but maybe one of the couches made out into a bed. The kitchen was modern and well equiped. It was nice to have so many bathrooms. Everything was clean except the sheets on one of the beds had not been washed and smelled of BO. But inspite of that I highly recommend it. It was very quiet and peaceful there. Very little traffic going by and it was a holiday week.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Great Getaway!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the perfect house/cabin for 3 couples; each of us had our own room and bathroom. The kitchen is big and very well equipped, and we enjoyed cooking in it. The living area is very open with a comfortable sectional and a nice conversation area with two comfy chairs in front of the cozy fireplace. There was a small visual safety issue on the stairs that could be fixed with simply placing a small area carpet on the area, 2 cleaning/maintenance issues, and only one outdated hairdryer, but after our trip, all were reported to the owners for future renters. These did NOT affect our enjoyment of this beautiful property!!! Wonderful location for walking in the neighborhood, too! We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nice place
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always have a nice stay at Squirrels Nest. Have stayed several years. Good location. Enjoy going to recreation and using pool facilities.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Modesto, CA

Great
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean and roomy. Worked well for what we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Our 3-Day Weekend Stay at Squirrels Nest
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our weekend stay! We were greeted by so much snow and it continued to snow. Squirrels Nest is a perfect set up for our family! We appreciate the owners renting this out to people like us who only go 1 weekend a year to the snow as a Family. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Great place
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Squirrels nest cabin us very nice, have stayed there the last couple of years. Has all the amenties we like in the kitchen. Also have access to the pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Great vacation cabin!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year staying at the squirrel cabin and really enjoyed it. Will go back again next year. Located in a nice area. Very quiet.
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10/10 Excellent

Squirres nest is a great getaway!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the first time staying at squirrels nest. Beautiful accomendations. It has everything that we neded. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Definitely Recommend The Squirrel’s Nest
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent last weekend in The Squirrel’s Nest and had the best experience. Everything was as described, the house was clean, kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. if you will be cooking. The house is light and bright inside with large windows and plenty of space both inside and out. The location was perfect. We were in town for a wedding and chose this property because we have friends in the same neighborhood.The vacation rental management staff was exceptional, great communication, very helpful and responsive from booking through checkout!Definitely recommend The Squirrel’s Nest and Dorrington Realty/Sierra Vacation Rentals. I, personally, can’t wait to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Summer Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay during late June. It was pretty hot out but the house cooled down well and the agency bought two fans when we asked if there would be any. The layout is really nice and the kitchen is really well equipped. Make sure you go to Dorrington Realty for the keys. I went to Big Trees in Arnold at first because that was the original confirmation. You also have to make your own beds which might surprise people.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Squirrels Nest
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the cabin location and layout. Not happy about the closet situation. The master bedroom had no closet to use. No where to hang clothes, put shoes, store luggage. I had to hang my clothes in the utility closet. I know this is the owners right but they are not taking the renters into consideration. Also the throw rugs and area rug under the couch are a nuisance. You trip on them all the time. The seat covers on the dining chairs are a joke. They come off all the time. The cleaning needs to be done more thoroughly. The carpet under the couch and behind the chest looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in awhile. The patio lights were out but the management company fixed them right away. Sheila was very nice and helpful but I think the owners need to update some things.
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10/10 Excellent

Great place
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have stayed at squirrel nest before. Great place has all the emanates that we enjoy.
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., San Jose

Winter 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Agency was great.
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10/10 Excellent

Our 3-Day Weekend Stay at Squirrels Nest
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 3 couples staying here and the house was wonderful for us! The description of the house was accurate. It was clean and well-maintained. We had everything that we needed. The management provided good customer service. A couple of our people went cross-country skiing at Bear Valley. We were able to take some nice walks around the neighborhood. We have been to Snowshoe restaurant and always enjoy their beer and food. Appreciated the fireplace! It's not far from the Big Trees State Park, which we have been to and enjoyed.
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., San Jose

Winter 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Agency was great.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This home is so lovely and comfortable. Great for having guests over. The view is very nice and we even had snow. We came for a wedding at the and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Definitely Recommend The Squirrel’s Nest
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent last weekend in The Squirrel’s Nest and had the best experience. Everything was as described, the house was clean, kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. if you will be cooking. The house is light and bright inside with large windows and plenty of space both inside and out. The location was perfect. We were in town for a wedding and chose this property because we have friends in the same neighborhood.The vacation rental management staff was exceptional, great communication, very helpful and responsive from booking through checkout!Definitely recommend The Squirrel’s Nest and Dorrington Realty/Sierra Vacation Rentals. I, personally, can’t wait to go back.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have stayed at squirrel nest before. Great place has all the emanates that we enjoy.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Squirrels Nest
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the cabin location and layout. Not happy about the closet situation. The master bedroom had no closet to use. No where to hang clothes, put shoes, store luggage. I had to hang my clothes in the utility closet. I know this is the owners right but they are not taking the renters into consideration. Also the throw rugs and area rug under the couch are a nuisance. You trip on them all the time. The seat covers on the dining chairs are a joke. They come off all the time. The cleaning needs to be done more thoroughly. The carpet under the couch and behind the chest looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in awhile. The patio lights were out but the management company fixed them right away. Sheila was very nice and helpful but I think the owners need to update some things.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Summer Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay during late June. It was pretty hot out but the house cooled down well and the agency bought two fans when we asked if there would be any. The layout is really nice and the kitchen is really well equipped. Make sure you go to Dorrington Realty for the keys. I went to Big Trees in Arnold at first because that was the original confirmation. You also have to make your own beds which might surprise people.