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An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck!

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At An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck!, you can look forward to a playground, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck!

  • Come enjoy our family home on an amazing acre of forest. Bring the whole family and your friends; with two bedrooms and a large lower level game/media room with bunk beds, you'll have plenty of space to stretch out inside. Enjoy the impressive backyard vista while sipping your favorite beverage on the spacious wraparound deck. Close to Arnold dining, Bear Valley skiing, Murphys shopping & wineries, as well as endless hiking and exploring at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and surrounding.

    The open floor plan main level of the home features seating for up to 10 at the Thanksgiving-worthy dining table with additional kitchen countertop seating. Our place is stocked with games and a kickin sound system & Smart TV to keep the good times rolling upstairs, or pop some popcorn and head down to the lower level to fire up a movie on the 65" smart TV. For summer guests, no need to worry about the Arnold heat waves - our Central A/C keeps you cool throughout the whole house. For our winter guests, a wood burning stove keeps the main room nice and toasty on cold nights (we provide fire starters and plenty of firewood) while you play games around the table, relax on the couches for movie night, or curl up in the reading nook. On chilly winter days the central heat & wood stove will keep you comfortable. For snowy mountain fun, you can drive 30-45 minutes up the highway to Bear Valley.

    All the beds are made with clean duvet covers so you never have to worry about the cleanliness of any of the bedding. The master bedroom is outfitted with a luxury California king mattress and all of the beds have high quality linens and mattresses.

    You'll have access to the two car garage where you can charge up your electric vehicle on the level two 220 volt charger, wash your clothes in the front-load Samsung washer and dryer, or open up the ping pong table to find out who's got the best forehand smash in the family. Summer and winter excursion gear will be waiting for you there as well with sleds, tubes, noodles, folding chairs a cooler, and ice packs. You’ll also find a size large collapsible dog kennel, a dog bed, and a dog dish if you decide to bring a goodboy or a goodgirl along ($60 per pup, max 2). Unlike many Arnold rentals, we provide garbage service for our guests, so no need to haul your trash out.

    When you're ready to experience the outdoors, head out to the expansive deck to take in the views from 25 feet up under the shade of the incense cedar. Next take the kids and the dog down to the back of the property to explore the acre of nature and find endless opportunities for imaginative play and some truly epic sledding terrain.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

No parties or large gatherings. This is a quiet neighborhood and people keep a close eye on the house. Outdoor security cameras are at the house.
Dogs are the only pets allowed. No dogs on the furniture, including the beds. A fee will be charged if dog hair is found on furniture.
A fee will be charged if there is any dog stains (from dirt or bathroom accident) in the house.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $60 per stay for each dog.No cats or other animals

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 area

Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre 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 snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Arnold travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large tree with a narrow opening in its trunk, surrounded by a forest.
    Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • A Wells Fargo building with a horse-drawn carriage in front.
    Columbia State Historic Park
    48 min drive - 51.2 km
  • A snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear blue sky.
    Bear Valley Ski
    58 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre
    24 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bistro Espresso
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Factory
    14 min walk
  • Day-O Espresso & Smoothies
    5 min drive
  • cuddy cabin
    4 min walk
  • Heart & Soul Country Kitchen
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck! located?

This family-friendly Arnold holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake. Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

An Acre of Nature ~ Central A/C, Close to Lakes & Beautiful Deck! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay. Everyone enjoyed it. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The host was easy to contact and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and clean

We stayed here for a girl scout trip and it was perfect. The kids had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very spacious and comfortable with a nice deck. Although kitchen appliances are outdated, like many of these mountain cabins, everything was in good working order and well-kept. We had everything we needed for cooking meals at home. Deedee was very responsive and even helped us figure out some activities in the area. The king bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. It is worth noting that the neighbors on one side are in close proximity and you do hear a lot of their comings and goings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mom, friend, and I had a wonderful stay here. It was clean, had all necessary amenities provided, and is conveniently located near the local eating establishments and town grocer. Parking at the property was easy and spacious. Our host was awesome, generous, thoughtful and accommodating and communicated with us throughout our stay. We especially enjoyed watching the deer from the deck when evening started setting in. A relaxing experience and we’ll be sure to stay here again should the opportunity arise.
Like clockwork, every evening, several beautiful deer visited
Lovely, scenic walks every morning, right near the property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

We had a lovely long weekend at “An Acre of Nature”. Dee Dee was great to work with, she sent us a lot of information about the house and check-in was super easy. The house was very clean and very well furnished with pots and pans/ linens/pet supplies. They even provided firewood. The view off the back deck is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snow Play!

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and well equipped. We like to cook and the kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable and the wood stove kept us cozy. We followed the hosts advice and got snow park passes at Ebbert’s Pass Sporting Goods. The wifi worked great and so did the sound system. We couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great layout and ample space

This house has a fantastic layout - loved the garage with access to the house, the open floor plan, and the epic kids room downstairs. The kitchen could use some improvements both in the cleanliness and the stocked dishes and tools. If you are picky about pillows as I am, i would recommend bringing your own as the house’s were pretty old.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway

The house was perfect for our family and small dog. We wanted a quiet place to escape the Bay Area, and this place was perfect. We liked that the main floor was at street level, which made unloading our things and groceries easy. The downstairs area was spacious, with two bunks and couches, providing plenty of room for our teens. Both upstairs and downstairs had smart TVs, which came in handy, and an awesome sound system for listening to your music. The owner was helpful and even emailed us with suggestions for things to do and places to visit. There was also plenty of parking in the driveway. We really enjoyed the location of this home, the view from the deck, and the quiet neighborhood. We even saw a family of deer from the deck! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location very spacious!

I visit Arnold once a year with the family and each time I choose a different cabin. This property is perfectly located nestled in Arnold’s nature and quiet neighborhood. It’s less than a mile away from a shopping center. That is very convenient when you’re traveling with kids and forget something :-) it is also very close to Calaveras Big Trees and just about a 30 minute drive to the snow parks such as Spicer or up a bit more to Bear Valley. I appreciate all the room and space that it had for my family, downstairs alone could sleep 6 with four bunkbeds, and a couch. Not to mention the two private bedrooms on the main floor that can sleep 2 people each with beautiful views to wake up to out your windows. The house is stocked well with linens, towels, kitchen needs and more! Plenty of games and toys for the family. The air was fresh and the nature was stunning! We all really enjoyed our time! Until next year ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Retreat We live in Arnold and we had friends visiting from the California Central Valley but we needed more space and privacy for our guests than our home would allow. This home turned out to be the perfect getaway for our friends who loved sitting on the back deck and watching the deer come and feed each evening on the gorgeous one acre property. This home is cozy and inviting, smells great, and is clean and not overly decorated, so it provided a serene environment for our friends and us to relax and recharge. This property is conveniently close to town at the same time provides privacy in a peaceful setting. The kitchen is well stocked, so we got takeout only two nights and cooked in the rest of the time. It’s obvious that thoughtful care went into preparing this home for guests, from having laundry soap available, dog bowls, beds and toys, extra towels, blankets and pillows to having high-speed Internet and better-than-cable television. Special appreciation to the hosts for allowing us to park in the garage, for the easy access driveway, and no stairwells to climb to get into the house (us old folks really appreciated that!) for a very long and beautiful, solid wood dining table that made meals and playing games comfortable and inviting, and for beautiful views from in the house and from the deck. The hosts were extremely accommodating and kept in touch with us throughout our stay in order to ensure our comfort and satisfaction-DeeDee is simply awesome.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and well maintained, it was stocked with everything you would need to prepare all of you meals, dining room table can handle eight people at a time. You are 5 minutes away from the grocery store if you forget anything during your stay in this wonderful cabin with a beautiful view off the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for 2 families with kids. Nice to have beach chairs to bring to the lake. Lots of games and puzzles for quality family fun. Grocery store only 2 minutes away. Big Trees state park and White Pines Lake only few minutes away located. It was our first time to the area and we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I LOVED this house. It was very close to the market and less than a 10 minute drive to White Pines Lake. DeeDee was very quick to respond when I had questions. The kids LOVED the ping pong table and downstairs with the bunk beds. Also, it was convenient to have a full size bathroom both up and downstairs. We enjoyed our coffee on the deck every morning and the kitchen was fully equipped. The house also included five beach chairs, plenty of beach towels, AND an ice chest. Thank you so much for the hospitality! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, welcoming, beautiful outdoors. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a Great Stay!!!

Another return trip to our 'home away from home!' Absolutely love coming back here. Thanks for sharing your home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had such a wonderful time. The house was in great shape, near everything, and great amenities. We will definitely be staying here again next snow season. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families!

Hi DeeDee, We couldn’t have asked for a nicer home for our mini get away. It was also a great house for our granddaughters—downstairs with bunk beds, games and tv. We hope to revisit in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Wonderful Stay!

We spent another weekend visiting our daughter in the area. We had an issue with the dryer but the owners sent over their handyman and he fixed it right away! Looking forward staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house

Beautiful home super clean and very responsive owner. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Had everything we could possibly need and more. Including seeing deer each day from the deck. We absolutely loved staying here and will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acre of Nature

A very pleasant and peaceful cabin. It's conveniently located near Arnold and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Our 12 year old really appreciated the downstairs room as it was fully set up for kids with bunk beds, games, smart tv, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October visit

Great place though having a blower battery charged) fir the outside would have been great….deck area was a disaster and hadnt been blown clean for some time…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

We had a great time and DeeDee was very helpful and communicative. My daughter already wants to go back again. They loved the downstairs with the bunk beds and toys. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family friendly experience.

We had a great stay at this family friendly house. Our kids loved the downstairs setup with lots of toys, games and books. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed and made meals a breeze. The house was clean and had every amenity we needed to enjoy our family time together. We have nothing but great things to say about the house and the attentive responses of the host, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, Relaxing Weekend

We were in the area to visit our daughter who works nearby. The location was perfect and very easy to get to. Home is as advertised - the AC works wonderfully keeping us cool in 100+ degree weather. Our dog loved roaming and exploring the property. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New Years 2023

The cabin in Arnold was a nice getaway for New Years. While we were hoping for snow, Mother Nature had other plans. We still enjoyed relaxing in from of the wood burning fire place. DeeDee was very responsive and check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022