Welcome to Brown Bear Hideaway, peaceful and cozy in Blue Lake Springs.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Arnold, CA

Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course3 min drive
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum4 min drive
Calaveras Big Trees State Park5 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful, clean and comfortable classic rustic A-Frame in Blue Lake Springs with very comfortable furniture. Designed for a romantic couple get-away, small family, or Blue Lake Spring overflow. Enjoy all the summer amenities, including Snowflake Lodge, pool, snack bar, tennis courts, playground, ping pong and shuffleboard, the Lodge Lake and Fly-In Lake, and more. (There are Guest Fees for use of Blue Lake Springs amenities.) Also there are many area activities including Calaveras Big Trees State Park, hiking, biking, fishing, the caves, Lake Alpine and shopping in Murphy's which is close by. In the winter enjoy Bear Valley Ski Resort just up the highway.

Property manager

Carol

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not leave any cigarette or cigar butts in the yard or on the deck. Please review Welcome to Brown Bear Hideaway on the kitchen counter.

Please start a load of sheets OR towels prior to leaving at the end of your stay, but not sheets and towels together. Please use HOT water.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

This cabin is located in Arnold. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve and Stanislaus National Forest, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Arnold Rim Trail - 11 min walk
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 3 min drive
White Pines Lake - 4 min drive
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 4 min drive
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

Bistro Espresso - 4 min drive
The Lube Room Saloon - 8 min drive
Red Apple - 12 min drive
Arnold Chinese Restaurant - 6 min drive
El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Brown Bear Hideaway, peaceful and cozy in Blue Lake Springs. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Brown Bear Hideaway, peaceful and cozy in Blue Lake Springs.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Brown Bear Hideaway, peaceful and cozy in Blue Lake Springs.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Brown Bear Hideaway, peaceful and cozy in Blue Lake Springs. located?

Situated in Arnold, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Stanislaus National Forest and Arnold Rim Trail. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Calaveras Big Trees State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Carol is very nice and responds quickly. The cabin is very clean and comfortable. The location is also great, since it’s close Big Trees park, Bear Valley and stores. We will define come again. Thank you Carol!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie and Lorenzo C.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Arnold!

My family enjoyed staying at this place. It had a cozy cabin feel. My two girls 4 and 6 enjoyed the books, markers and games. Kitchen is cozy but well stocked. The location is outside the "downtown" area of Arnold, close to Calaveras Big trees, which makes it a convenient drive to Bear Valley.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience!

Our stay in this beautiful cabin was amazing! We absolutely loved it. It was exactly what we were looking for in our road trip to California from Texas. Our host Carol was everything we could ask for. Great communication from the moment we booked a year in advance. We got to experience what the locals told us was the first snow of the year, it was so beautiful. This cabin had everything you need when you’re looking to just get away. 10/10 Would definitely recommend and if we’re ever back in the area, 100% will stay here again! Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful cabin Carol! - From Texas with love The Rodriguez family

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose C., Livermore, CA

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love our stay

We had a great time staying at the cabin. The house is clean with all the kitchen supplies. The owner is very responsive even on the Christmas Day. We had a very pleasant stay and would highly recommend to family and friends for this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S., Sacramento, USA

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cozy cabin stay

Carol's lovely cabin stands apart from other properties! Very well-maintained, clean, and warmly furnished, this a-line cabin is a real find. It is clear that Carol has spent a lot of effort making sure her guests have everything they could need. We will most certainly stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carol

I grew up visiting the Sierra to fish and hike and have been awed by it ever since. I introduced the Sierra to my three children by way of fishing, camping, hiking and skiing.
In 2005 I purchased Brown Bear Lodge in Twain Harte and it became a very successful vacation rental.
I retired in 2014 and thought that I wanted a quieter life in a retirement community so selling Brown Bear Lodge was part of that plan - WRONG. I terribly missed the mountains so in 2016 I purchased Brown Bear Hideaway and went to work turning it into a wonderful, comfy home. A year later I decided to move to Arnold and I turned Brown Bear Hideaway into this vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

I like restoring classic things like furniture, antiques, and homes! I could see the potential in this classic A-frame home the minute I stepped inside. After many hours cleaning, painting and designing, it became a very comfortable, relaxing, cozy home.