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3 Br Cabin Vacation Rental In Arnold, California

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Grinning Bear Getaway w/ Rec Center Access!

Type Cabin
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
House Rules
  • Pets allowed
  • Children allowed: ages 0-17
  • Smoking is not permitted
  • No events allowed
Max Occupancy 10
Host Language English
Property Id 20229418
Welcome to Grinning Bear Getaway, a bright and charming Swiss-Chalet-style cabin tucked beneath towering pines in the heart of Blue Lake Springs, Arnold. With level access, a spacious great room, a sunroom for morning coffee, three comfortable bedrooms plus a loft, and two decks for outdoor dining, this is the ideal year-round retreat for families, friends, and adventure-seekers. Whether you’re here to grill on the deck, watch snow settle through the chalet windows, or gather around the woodstove after a day of exploring Calaveras Big Trees State Park, this cabin blends comfort, charm, and plenty of space.

✨ Highlights
• Sleeps 10
• 3 bedrooms + loft (queen beds, twins, bunk)
• 2 full bathrooms
• Sunroom for reading or sipping morning coffee
• Game loft with foosball and games
• Woodstove plus central heat
• 2 decks: front shaded deck + back deck with table & BBQ
• Dog friendly
• Blue Lake Springs location w/ Rec access (guest must pay access fee)
• Propane BBQ, patio furniture, picnic table
• Washer & dryer
•Streaming TV Service

🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – Twin-over-full bunk + 1 standalone twin
Sleeping Loft - 1 Queen bed & 2 twin beds

🚿 Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 – Downstairs w/ Shower/tub combo
Bathroom 2 – Upstairs w/ Shower

🔥 Living Room / Great Room
A warm and open space ideal for gathering.
• Large chalet windows & tall ceilings
• Woodstove for cozy winter nights
• Central heat
• 60-inch TV with DVD player
• Board games, puzzles
• Couches + coffee table
• Lamps for evening reading

🎮 Game Loft / Sunroom
Rec space in the sunroom with Foosball table, games & puzzes.

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

🌲 Outdoor Living
Front Deck & Back Deck

🐾 Pet Policy
Dogs welcome! Well-behaved and housebroken dogs welcomed, but must not be left alone (must be over 1 year old - max 2 dogs) with $50 non-refundable pet fee (please include in your reservation notes how many pets you're bringing, max 2).

ℹ️ Guest Info
Blue Lake Springs Access requires daily fee per guest
Self check-in by access code (sent 2–4 days before arrival — check your spam folder)
Exterior cameras on site, primary guest must be 25+
We ask for a signed rental agreement after booking, and final payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.
Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Ironstone Amphitheatre and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Chatom Winery. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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    Policy

    Pet policy

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

    Check out time

    • 10:00 AM

    Check in policy

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

    Payment policy

    • Localcurrency: USD

    Check out policy

    • Check-out before 10:00 am

    Check in start time

    • 4:00 PM

    Check in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Special instructions

    • 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
    • Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • 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

    Check out instructions

    • The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
    • Load and start the dishwasher
    • Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
    • Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

    Children and extra bed policy

      • Children are welcome.
    Amenities

    Popular amenities

    • Barbecue
    • Dryer
    • Internet
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • No smoking
    • Pool
    • Toys
    • Tv
    • Washer

    Property amenities

    • Ski:
      • Close to skiing
    • Pets:
      • Pet friendly
    • Dining:
      • Dining table
    • Safety:
      • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
      • Deadbolt lock
      • Fire extinguisher
      • First aid kit
      • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Bedroom:
      • 3 bedrooms
    • Kitchen:
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Cookware/dishes/utensils
      • Dishwasher
      • Ice maker
      • Kitchen island
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Refrigerator
      • Stovetop
    • Laundry:
      • Washing machine and dryer
    • Internet:
      • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
    • Outdoors:
      • Barbecue grill
    • Pool/spa:
      • Shared/communal pool
    • Bathrooms:
      • 2 bathrooms
      • Bathtub or shower
    • Langs Spoken:
      • English
    • Things To Do:
      • Cave exploring nearby
      • Fishing nearby
      • Hiking nearby
      • Hiking/biking trails nearby
      • Mountain biking nearby
      • Sledding nearby
      • Swimming nearby
      • Winery tours nearby
    • Entertainment:
      • Foosball table
      • TV
    • Location Highlights:
      • In the mountains
    • Services And Conveniences:
      • Phone
    • Suitability/accessibility:
      • Smoke-free property
 

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