Whispering Pines is a charming dog-friendly retreat nestled among the trees in Big Trees Village. Enjoy the forest view from the deck, sip coffee or drinks under the stars and cozy up by a wood stove. Stay connected with Wi-Fi and have access to HOA amenities like 2 pools, park area, tennis and bocce courts during summer.
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Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat!
Welcome to Whispering Pines! Nestled among the trees at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, Whispering Pines is a charming dog-friendly retreat in the heart of the Sierras. The living area boasts stunning pine ceilings, creating a cozy ambiance. With a wood stove and central heat and airconditioning, the cabin comfortably accommodates 6-7 guests. Stay connected with Wi-Fi and bring your furry friends along as dogs are welcome!
Located at the end of a shady cul-de-sac, this little cabin is surrounded by tall pine trees and the sounds of nature. You'll find 2 bedrooms and 1 and a half bathrooms on the main floor and a large sleeping loft upstairs which serves as a 3rd bedroom, sleeping 3 people with plenty of room for games, foosball and TV. The kitchen is cozy, yet provides everything you need for a relaxing visit.
Enjoy the forest view from the deck, while sipping coffee in the morning or a lovely drink in the evening under the stars! The cabin is located in Big Trees Village, with access to the HOA amenities in the summer, including 2 pools, park area, tennis and bocce courts. Only minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. There's something to do year-round!
Whispering Pines 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: 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). 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 amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Foosball table
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 deadlock
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 cabin is in the mountains. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Chatom Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Arnold travel guide
Does Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat! located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Whispering Pines-Pet Friendly w/ Central Heat! Reviews
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The house was clean and fairly well appointed. The kitchen was tiny. The plates and bowls were not ideal. The kitchen table chairs were in poor condition and the leather was literally disinegrating. The access to the pool was awesome - location is great. Nice to have AC as it was hot. Overall a nice place to stay.
Nice cozy cabin, enjoyed unwinding here. Good location and set back from neighbors so felt private. Checking in wasn’t bad except for cell phone service to send messages and make calls is not great. Which is fine however it was required to send an image and text for checking in which was not going through. Understandable we are staying in more of nature however the cleaning could have been much better. Property was responsive when we needed to find a solution to unclean bedding live and dead spiders throughout and in most beds. Note no laundry access here. Would have appreciated a check-in the next day to see how things were going after getting in previous night to not being able to sleep in beds until linens were changed out. Unable to use beds in the loft as didn’t feel comfortable with our daughter sleeping up there with the dust and cobwebs/spiders. Understand if the home hadn’t been rented in a while, but that may make a case for better cleaning when having a guests check in if it’s been a while. Description is accurate and would have loved to make this a repeat stay, however not to sure about up keep.
Cute cozy cabin with AC!!! Its like a condo apartment. The loft on top is a nice touch for extra space. 1 bathroom and 1 half restroom (toilet and sink). Great sceneries all around. The recreational center was our go to place for kidos to swim and play. Recommend to get away a nenjpy nature.
The cabin was clean and cozy but in need of some updates. The dining room chairs were very worn to the point of falling apart. Only one dishtowel was provided for a stay of 4 days. We did have a pleasant time but with a little more attention it would have even better.
We stayed in this house for three days during the Christmas break with our friends and family, totaling six people. The house was very nice and clean, and the air conditioning and heating worked very well, keeping us warm and comfortable.The neighborhood was quiet, which made it easy to relax. The house had a warm atmosphere and a pleasant smell that made it feel homey. There were also some fun games available for the whole family to play, and we enjoyed a great movie collection.The patio was lovely as well. Bear Valley Mountain Ski was only 30 minutes away, which was perfect for some winter fun. We found a Chinese restaurant close to the house, and the food was delicious.The only issue we encountered was with the refrigerator; it was freezing the food, and we unfortunately had to throw away some food. They should definitely look into fixing that.Overall, everything else was great, and we will definitely return in the summer!I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice getaway.
Filiz P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Fremont, CA
16 Sept 2024
Kickapoo is a fantastic 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 time to this cabin and we enjoyed our stay the same amount. Very quiet and peaceful, felt like we had the forest to ourselves.
A guest from Fremont, CA
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
16 Jul 2024
AC is extremely nice in these hot times!
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 ended up perfect for us... a couple very minor quibbles: a) kitchen chairs are pretty tore up, b) we wished there was some regular seating for little ones at meal time c) we wished there was a king bed somewhere... but the pros far outweighed the cons: a) Air conditioning! [it was over 100 outside when we stayed] b) comfortable furniture, c) both my boys loved the foosball in the loft, d) rec center passes were a nice addition, e) your choice of firmer or softer mattresses. Overall, we'd definitely stay here again, unless we needed something for a larger group.
Andrew H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Fremont, CA
24 Jun 2024
Kickapoo is a fantastic cabin
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 have been to the Arnold area multiple times and this was by far the best. The cabin was clean and we didn't have to do anything special as far as cleaning instructions! Just clean the dishes, bag the trash and go!The cabin itself was the perfect size, we had plenty of room to spread out but cozy enough that we could easily have family time playing board games, watching a movie, and of course the family foosball tournament. The deck was perfect to have morning coffee and relax reading the news listening to the sound of the forest. This has been our favorite cabin of which I am sure we will rent again.
This place was great! I loved that there is access to a recreation center with a pool, games, basketball court, and small playground just 2 miles away. It’s great for kids. The cabin was comfortable, loved that there is AC and heat. The driveway may be a little steep but not necessarily a negative. I loved that there was a loft with 4 twin size beds, games, air hockey, and tv lounge area. The area feels peaceful; however, you’re not too isolated. I would and plan on staying here again!
Besides the town power going out shortening our trip, we had a great time when we were up there. House was clean and the hosts were great to communicate with. Would book with them again!
Allison H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mario R.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Description of listing needs to be updated. No dishwasher. might want to add no slip tabs to tub for guests. Some of the towels provided had pet and human hair still on them. House seemed to be surfaced cleaned.
Overall had a great time. Nice quiet neighborhood, very peaceful. Easily accessible to lakes, rivers, and town. Only downside was the amount of dog hair on carpets and on bed, beside that, it was a great stay.
We had a great time staying at this cabin for a mom and sun end of summer trip. We enjoyed our time visiting Alpine and White Pines Lakes and at the community swimming pool. Great are and wonderful comfy cabin! My one suggestion is cushions for the deck chairs.
We spent thanksgiving weekend enjoying a peaceful quiet and relaxing time. Cabin was perfect. Large wood stove to heat the cabin, plenty of room for 8 people. Store and restaurants 15 minutes away. Brewery only 5 minutes away.
The place was just like the picture it was in a good neighborhood, just the place had some spider webs and the rugs in the entrance of the house where dirty , the towels look old and dirty . Other than that it was good we enjoyed the stay