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Beo's Place a Bear Valley / Arnold / Wineries / Modern Mountain Get Away
Arnold, CA

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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous weekend
Al and Michele's house is beautiful - the bedrooms are so colorful and charming, the kitchen is beyond well-appointed, and they make so many fun things available, including snow toys, tons of games, movies, ping pong, the cozy woodfire stove, the list goes on. The deck is huge and the trees surrounding are lovely. Our 7 year old and his 6 year old friend had a ball. They were so excited to sled at the snow parks but equally excited to come back to the house & play. Al and Michele are amazing hosts, super proactive & very clearly want you to enjoy yourselves. Communication was fantastic, everything was easy. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratiksha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Enjoyable
We were 3 family of total 9 who stayed here for couple of nights and thoroughly enjoyed the stay and this house. It was very clean with lot of supplies and extra linen, blankets, toiletries etc. Albert (owner) was awesome with quick responses and even guiding around the area. Our kids (12-15 yrs) also enjoyed this cozy yet big house and wished we stayed longer. The Home theater, Ping pong table were bonus. This place is quite well located and not too far from market place and also close to Bear valley and other snow parks. Highly recommend this place for big family or group. Thanks Al for the great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski weekend
This is a great house that easily accommodates 2 families (4 adults and 3 kids). The house is very comfortable and its location is fantastic - an easy drive to Murphys and Bear Valley. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful cabin, great hosts
This cabin is fantastic. The kitchen is well stocked, there are bedrooms for quite a few people, a movie room and ping pong in the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald & Regina Y., Livermore, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Even though the weather wasn’t as cooperative this weekend, we still enjoyed being inside and enjoying all the amenities, including the warmth of the woodstove.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff k., Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Remodeled Cabin
We really enjoyed staying here. The property is well maintained, and the owners have gone out of their way to make our stay a nice one. Everything was clean and new and worked perfectly. The kitchen was really well appointed, and cooking meals here was a real pleasure. The beds were nice and everyone slept well. The property is in a great location and close to the swimming lake, the town of Arnold, and in the winter it would be easy to get in and out of. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
Loved this property! It was so spacious that we could either be all together or have quiet time apart. Kitchen was beautiful--clean, well appointed, nice appliances.The deck was spacious and inviting--great for morning coffee. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. We had a great time on our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th stay
It was very hot and we appreciated the house's effective AC and the access it gave us to the pool and lake area, just a couple minutes drive away. Downstairs movie room was perfect for the kids and the adults loved sitting on the deck off the kitchen. Well laid out house. And we appreciated the little thoughtful things the owners left behind for our use, like hand wipes and sunscreen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family retreat
Great place, very well appointed. They’ve thought of everything. Our group of 6 was comfortable and cozy. From tv to games to ping pong to frisbee golf, kids were entertained and happy! First time checking out Bear Valley. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2023
Gina, Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate that your family had a great time and took care of our family cabin! Glad you were able to enjoy Bear Valley! It's great in the summer too. Looking forward to hosting your family again.

10/10 Excellent

Davina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Snow Trip
The property was spacious and even better than pictured. We spent 2nights and loved the cabin feel yet everything was upgrades. Felt like home away from home. We had 5 adults and 4kids. They loved the bit of snow that was in the backyard and all the board games and TV room. The adults enjoyed the kitchen and living room and having coffee out on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cabin with everything!
We had an amazing time at this cabin over a stormy few days. Plenty of room for multiple families with kids and so many fun perks like popcorn machine, ping-pong, excellent wood-burning stove, games galore, AND a movie room in the basement. Plus, we had no worries about a power outage during the storm b/c the whole place is on generator backup😉. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Janet, Thank you for choosing our cabin to enjoy Arnold and Bear Valley. Yes, it was a stormy time!!! Happy you were able to find lots of things to do while staying. We try to think of everything and hope you enjoyed all the little perks. We look forward to hosting you again soon...(possibly in summer with the sun and the Cabana Club!!)

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent Cabin for you to stay!
We have been to different cabins many times, so far, this cabin has most things you will need when you live out. We often need to run to a supermarket to buy something when we live outside, but this time, they have everything, more than what you need. We especially enjoyed the fancy coffee maker and popcorn maker. The downstairs home theater is a nice plus, especially when the weather gets rainy and you cannot go anywhere. We had a great time here, and Albert quickly replied to all my messages. And even days ago, before our trip to sent us some nice weather change reminder messages. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you Rachel! Rachel was a great guest. Always kept in good contact with us prior to and during their stay. We look forward to hosting Rachel and her family again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for a family or friends vacation base
Nice house with great layout. A family or group of friends could make this their base of operations for exploring the area. There are games and activities to keep the kids happy. The deck is lovely to sit on and drink your morning coffee (or host your barbecue!). We had a lovely time and would go back again. Would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality Plus
One of two homes selected for our annual family reunion. While I, personally, did not stay at this home, adult children and grandchildren agree the accommodations and hospitality of the place and owner’s equalled or exceeded expectations. Recommend without any reservations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback Walter . Your family was respectful and caring of our cabin and we are excited to be part of your reunion and making memories. We would love to host your next gathering! Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Love the house and all the different options for sleeping! We plan to come back and stay sometime in the winter. During our stay the power went out for about 24 hours but they have an amazing generator that kicked on immediately! Communication with the owner was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Thank you Jennifer! We appreciate your family taking good care of our cabin! We look forward to hosting you again in the winter! Let there be SNOW Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

heather i.

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVE this house!
Our trip was a do-over 13th Birthday due to a Covid cancellation and it was excellent! This house held up to 4x 13 year old boys and 1x 9 year old little bro. The downstairs movie room is a total hit which gives them to privacy they crave. This house is roughly 40 minutes from Bear Valley which we did two days of snowboarding. This is a must stay as the house offers all the conveniences and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trang N., San jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My family enjoyed the stay. The house was pretty clean and had plenty of supplies for us. Al & Michele were quick to response when needed. They sent helpful information before we come. The way to their home was easy to drive. Their house had lots of parking space. We stayed there another year and enjoyed wonderful snow, but this time there wasn't snow, so we enjoyed the beautiful weather on the deck. And then drove to the snow park which is 30 mins away. They had many snow sleds for us to borrow and that was a plus. Thank you Al and Michele
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Trang and family, We are so thankful for you coming back to stay with us. We love when we have return guests that take care of our home. We are so happy you got to enjoy our new deck. A labor of love for sure! You are welcome any time and we hope you have a great rest of the year. Thank you for being such a wonderful guest. Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful cabin in the trees.
This spotless cabin, in such a great location was great for my husband, myself and 4 teenagers. We came for a weekend of skiing in Bear Valley, went for lunch in Murphys and dinner in Arnold. All are in easy distance. The cabin was very clean, had comfy beds, fully equipped kitchen and beautiful deck surrounded by trees. Perfect place to sit in the morning sun and watch a family of deer wander by. The owners we very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. I would highly recommend staying here and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
We stayed for 3 days over MLK weekend, and it was great. The house has been recently remodeled and it is very comfortable. Great kitchen with new appliances and 4 different coffee maker types ! :), new carpet all around, super comfortable beds, everything nice and clean. The owners also provide a ton of games, TVs (including a media room), toys, books, toiletries, towels, kitchen stuff. It does not feel like a cabin, more of a home actually. The deck is fantastic (even in the Winter), good privacy. And the owners are extremely welcoming and attentive. What more can one ask for?!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2022
Thank you, Dolo! We try to think of everything.. Our cabin is called the "Modern Moutain Getaway" so people can enjoy nature with the conveniences of home!! We also love coffee!!! Many choices... especially on cold winter nights/days. We look forward to hosting you again and thank you for staying at our cabin this winter.. Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place + Great Location = Best Vacation
We booked this location, hoping to find snow during our stay. Fortunately, it snowed just before our arrival. But we would still enjoy our time even if it didn't snow because there were many things to do in the house. Our host called me the day before our trip. Because of his call, the written instructions, and the arrangements he made before the trip, almost everything went smoothly. He was very friendly that I felt like going to a friend's house. The house, kitchen items, beddings, etc., all were sparkling clean. Because there were many things, it took us a couple of days to discover the things/activities in the house. For example, my 5-yo son loved the Atari game console; we enjoyed watching animation movies with snacks in the media room or playing board games in the living room. Also, we played outside in the snow, and kids sledded in the backyard. The location of the house was perfect for our vacation. It is in a quiet neighborhood, but it is also close to a few restaurants, a coffee shop, and a grocery store (5-10 min). In addition, within 30 minutes drive, there are several sno-parks and state parks where we enjoyed our time with the kids. One downside is you have to be alert all the time if you have 1-3 years old kid(s) :) It was our best VRBO vacation, so here is my longest VRBO review. My 5-yo son liked it so much that he said, "I missed our new home" (referring to this vacation home) right after the 3-hour trip back to our home. :D
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind words Mehmet. We have tried to think of everything that a family would need on the mountain! Arnold is truly a magical place. We thank you for keeping the cabin clean and hope to host you and your family again.. perhaps during the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Place for a Winter Wonderland
We have been trying to find some snow for a winter getaway for awhile. Not only did we get snow but we found a fabulous cabin that provided us warmth and many amenities to help us feel like we were at a home away from home. The owners were amazing and communicated better than any other VRBO property. Hope we can come back some day! Make sure in the winter you have four wheel drive or chains!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Thank you Wendy for your kind words... Your family is always welcome! You treated our cabin as your own home and we appreciate this greatly. We look forward to hosting you again! ... This has been an EPIC snow event!!!

10/10 Excellent

Gina L., Pleasanton

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, private house in a court
We’ve been coming up to Arnold for 17 yrs and renting. Albert (host) was very accommodating. He was extremely friendly with us about check in, any questions before hand about the property with prompt response. The house has a lot of amenities: kitchen, laundry, TV room for kids, etc. I had a boat and it was easily stored on the street in front of the house with plenty of parking on the driveway. Only complaint was the air conditioning did not reach certain parts of the house ; the master bedroom was really hot. At night we did open the windows and let the cool breeze in so we were able to cool down a bit. Also, there is no master bathroom, had to share with the upstairs bedroom. Overall, it was a very nice house to rent.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
We are happy to say that our AC is updated with a new dedicated unit for our upstairs bedroom!

10/10 Excellent

somdutta s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Spacious - Perfect for family groups
We were a group of three families and went during the MLK long weekend. The location is near Arnold , CA and half hour drive to the Bear Valley .We arrived pretty late at night and found the house beautifully covered in snow. Did spend some time finding the key box on the post but as we got in we were greeted by a spacious , beautiful and clean interior . The living and kitchen was on the 1st floor with the kitchen boasting brand new appliances. The rooms upstairs were pretty big and well decorated. There’s a room in the basement which is turned into a home theatre room and the kids really enjoyed that.There were so many board games that the kids had a hard time to choose between them. The patio was beautifully covered in snow and had a wonderful view of the woods. It also has a gas grill which we enjoyed as well. There’s a ping pong table in the garage for those who love it.We did experience a discomfort on the first night of our stay though and that was due to some kind of power failure . It got pretty cold as the heat also stopped . We tried to contact the owner but because of no power and no wifi connection (at&t phones won’t get tower) we couldn’t . Finally we had to wait for few hours before the power came back but we were already late for our morning skiing that day. We had to do it on the next day. The owner contacted and apologized for the incident. Barring that incident our overall stay was fantastic and the kids enjoyed a lot . I would definitely recommend this house foe future travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Somdutta, Thank you for your kind words. As we do not have control of the weather, power or internet, we do have a large supply of firewood under the deck. We use the stove to heat the cabin on a regular basis, including when the power fails. This year we are planning on installing a backup generator, as we do expect the power to be interrupted during all seasons. We are happy you had a good experience and look forward to hosting you again. Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Pleasanton, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin in the Woods
Bei’s Place is a beautiful, recently remodeled home. The owner is a great communicator and has supplied his home with wonderful comfortable beds and linens, a media room with lots of movies & comfy chairs , wonderful supplies in the kitchen & bathrooms. Everywhere there are signs from the owner welcoming us, great instructions, encouraging us to feel free to use the water & snow toys, the kitchen cabinets were full of items ( popcorn, tea etc) & the signs indicated we were welcome to use these items in the well stocked pantry. Of all the VRBOs I’ve tented, this owner has gone far out of his way to accommodate & welcome guests. Thank you Al & Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Mary thank you for your kind words. It was great to host your family. The cabin was left in great order and clean. Communication was fantastic, very responsive. Hope to host you again soon! Remember the snow is coming!!!

10/10 Excellent

Maribel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it
We really enjoyed our stay . Plenty of room and very clean. Location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Maribel. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ajay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome place to stay with your family and friends
Its a beautiful home with everything that you would need for your stay. Kitchen is stocked up with everything. There are a lot of board games and the game room in basement is exceptional. My kids had a blast in game room. The bedrooms are good to fit in all and with some extra beds option it was easy for all of us to find a comfirtable place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Ripon, California

Great family house
We had a great time. The house is really well suited for a large family. Plenty of places to sleep. It is a really clean and well decorated home. We were able to do a lot of things that were all within 10-20 minutes from the property including enjoying the snow! We highly recommend this awesome home. The owners are also very warm and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed! Even the heat was on before we arrived.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Diane, Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting your family and thank you for keeping our cabin in pristine shape! We hope to host your family again in the summer. Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

Trang N., San jose

Great time playing in the snow!!!
We had a great stay at Al & Michele place. They are very nice, caring, and flexible. Since the place was available, it was very kind of them to let us in early. They communicated as quick as the could in responding to our questions. Their house was nice and clean. There was 1 bed room and bath room on the first floor which was helful for my parents who couldn't walk up and down too much. All beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had enough things to cook basic meal. We were lucky: there was a lot of snow for the kids to play right in the back yard. We brought our own sleds but having extra and different kind of sleds was a very nice bonus for the kids. The neighbors are very friendly too. In short, our family had lots of fun. We highly recommend Al and Michele place to others. This is my first time in Arnold. While the drive to Arnold wasn't as beautiful as the drive to Tahoe, it was much safer and shorter drive for us coming from SJ. So I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Trang for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting such a great family. The snow was epic this year and we are happy that the kids were able to take full advantage of it! We look forward to hosting Trang and her family again! Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Great house for families!
We were two families with five kids ranging from 18 months - 6 years, and the house was great. Lots of flexible sleeping arrangements (at that age the kids weren't always willing to sleep by themselves the whole night), and space for everyone to roam. There were games and toys for the various ages too! We all had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Beautiful and convenient cabin
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was big enough to comfortably hold 2 families, and is close to the 4 freeway and the pool/lake area in Arnold. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure hosting Ellen and her family. They were respectful of the cabin and left it in fabulous shape. We look forward to hosting Ellen and her family again soon. Communication was regular and easy. Great guests.

10/10 Excellent

Charles A., San Bruno, California

Great place and owner is nice and hospitable
The cabin is organize and owner provided everything we need from kitchen and outdoor activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Amazing mountain getaway!
We spent a weekend at this fantastic home in February 2018. We were two families - 4 parents and 5 kids. There was plenty of space, super comfy beds, SO MANY games. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean. The owners let us arrive early on check-in day and were super helpful throughout the process. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor L.

Clean, nicely decorated, fun
We stayed during the first week of January. Since there was no snow, we spent a lot of time hanging out at the home, playing games, watching movies etc. The house is thoughtfully arranges and was perfect for the allergy sufferers in our crew. It was also very quiet upstairs, for those that want to retire to bed early while others (like teenagers) continue to stay up. There was a note and some drinks waiting for us when we arrived. You can tell the owners enjoy their place and want you to enjoy your stay too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

John S., Turlock, CA

Even Better Than Expected
The owner of this house obviously takes great pride in keeping it in tip-top condition and well stocked with anything you can think of.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
John and his family were great guests. They took great care of the cabin and everything was back in it's place when they left. We look forward to hosting John and his family again! Happy New Year!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa s.

something for everyone
Great cabin!!!, with tons of space for everyone. My kids loved the media room while we enjoy the spacious deck. It is close to Arnold downtown and easy drive to the snow. Beo was a great host, he keeps the kitchen well stocked. Surprises in every corner like a ping pong table and a dart board in the garage. Great family place with tons of family games and toys for the kids. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Roy M.

Property #763985 (Modern Mountain Get Away)
My wife and I found the the cabin to be very comfortable and more importantly very clean. It comes fully stocked with just about everything you would need, especially if you have younger children. The beds were comfortable and the master bedroom bed was more comfortable than my own bed. The weather was around 90 and the A/C along with the ceiling fans kept the temperature comfortable in the cabin. The owner Al was quick to respond to my texts or emails. Would definitely recommend staying at the Modern Mountain Get Away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria G., Oakdale

Excellent getaway!
We had such a great time! The cabin was very spacious and comfortable. It was nicely decorated and very well equipped with all the necessities. The kids were thrilled with the theater room and all the games and movies available. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck and visits from friendly deer were an added bonus! We loved the access to the pool and lake. We would highly recommend this cabin and look forward to coming back again! Thank you, Albert, for making my birthday weekend a memorable one!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you and thank you for keeping the cabin clean and tiddy. We are excited you had a happy birthday and yes, the cabana club is the greatest! We look forward to hosting you again (Winter is fantastic!). Al & Michele

10/10 Excellent

Fran C.

Great Place To Stay
Starting with the opening emails telling us about local activities at Blue Lake Springs HOA clubhouse, etc. and recommendations for restaurants and bakeries that might suit our birthday celebration needs, and ending with detailed check out instructions, our time spent at "Modern Mountain Getaway" was great. The house fit our large family with plenty of space, activities for kids from board games to foozball, a lovely deck with barbecue, fully stocked kitchen, etc. WIFI availability allowed us to use cell phones--which isn't readily available in some places in the area. Al and Michelle responded immediately to our emails if a question arose!! With temps in the 90s all week long, the AC kept the interior comfortable for the most part. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Fran and her family are a joy to have stay at our cabin! They are respectful of the area and the cabin. Communication was great, before, during and after their stay. We would absolutely enjoy hosting them again and again! Thanks again Fran!

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

It's like being Home
Great place with our family group. We had two places near each other and when it came to gathering for food, playing games or watching a movie, this was the place everyone picked. Modern and tastefully decorated with plenty of sleeping space for our crew. Great deck that served well when we used the awesome BBQ. The kids play equipment kept the little one's busy while we got food ready. Having access to the community club house, pool, lake and playground facilities is a big plus. We'd stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Tim, Thank you for your kind words. We have tried to think of everything our guests would need to have a fun-filled vacation. We are constantly improving our cabin, based on input we receive from our guests! We look forward to hosting you, and your families, again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

Very comfortable
Even on a rainy day, it was a lovely place to be.

10/10 Excellent

Devin N.

Excellent time, responsive and flexible owner.
I organized our yearly family trip to Arnold, the owner Albert was very responsive to questions and changes to trip plans. The house itself is quite nice and recently upgraded. We found the house kitchen, linens and supplies were well stocked. Additionally the house had manny activities for the kids including home theater, ping-pong and foosball table. The garage was full of lake and winter gear that could be borrowed so you don't need to bring everything up. Would definitely rent the property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Great Mountain Retreat
So close to Calaveras Big Trees State Park! This home was wonderful for our three generation family aged two to eighty! We enjoyed board games, movies, backyard activities and eating on the deck overlooking trees in the yard when we were not out hiking. The owners seemed to have anticipated all our needs and even provided a variety of candy for all ages in the candy jar! We made many fond memories in this clean, well maintained and welcoming home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sterlene F.

Family Fun
We had a great time! The house easily accommodated our family of 10 (all arriving on different days). The kids REALLY enjoyed the media room downstairs with a wonderful library of movies. The kitchen so so well stocked with just about any dish or utensil you might need. The newly installed air conditioner was wonderful to have during the heat of the day but not needed at nights. All in all a lovely week spent with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

Great for families
We had a wonderful stay, the home was perfectly set up for families - and owners were responsive. We'd like to visit again in the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Torina F.

Perfect!
We loved this house and the warm friendly hosts! We hope to come again in the future.Everything was as expected, and better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Torina, I was so happy to know you and your family enjoyed our home. Having young boys between the ages of 12 and 7 makes me extra aware of the things they like to do while making sure the adults can relax and enjoy their time too. I'd like to thank you very much for taking care of our home and we do hope to see you in the Summer.

8/10 Good

Susan N.

Great home for families with kids!
We enjoyed this great home with several other families with kids ranging from 2-8 years of age and there was something for everyone! We all especially enjoyed the media room downstairs...so much fun & plenty of movies to choose from. The rooms upstairs are very large and allowed the kids to sleep in the same room with us. The wood burning stove did heat up the house nicely. Our only complaint is the media room in the basement & one of the bedrooms were hard to keep warm, but the space heaters provided and plentiful blankets made it very comfortable at night. Michele & Al were great hosts, ensuring we were welcomed into a warmed home & had several sleds to use. Very conveniently located near Bear Valley, sno parks, and Murphy's. We look forward to returning in the summer months, as it seems there are a number of fun amenities to take advantage of.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you, we enjoyed hosting your and your family! The media room is absolutely a blast for kids of all ages! By slightly cracking a window in the upstairs bedroom, the heat fills in nicely. Looking forward to hosting you again in the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

All we asked for at a good price.
We hit it perfect for our family of 6 kids and 6 adults. It had just snowed and the owner told before hand that we could sled right behind the house. We started with a 50 foot run and in two days had a 400 foot run with jumps and banks. The whole neighborhood joined us with 20 on the slop at one time. When it says that it sleeps 12, it really does - generously. Everything you need is there. Just bring the food and that's it. And it is only a little over two hours from our East Bay home. The Calaveras Big Trees was completely new in the winter snow compared to the summer months. Skiing at Big Bear was terrific. We are looking forward to going back in the summer.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Larry and his family, were fantastic guests. They really got the most out of the cabin and left it in great shape. We look forward to hosting Larry, and his family, again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Dot B.

Comfortable home away from home.
All 10 of my family enjoyed the spacious home. The entertainment room downstairs was especially a hit for the teenage boys. The treats and flowers were a special welcome that I liked. We found everything in the kitchen that we needed. Overall a very comfortable and pleasant experience. Glad no snow fell as the driveway could have been a challenge. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are so happy you had a positive experience. My boys love the downstairs entertainment room. We thank you for taking care of our home. Hope to see you in the summer to enjoy the lake and Cabana.