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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
Garber Kiowa Retreat
Garber Kiowa Retreat is a classic chalet with wraparound forest views on a level corner lot. With vaulted wood ceilings, open floor plan and a deck off the living room, you will not want to leave!
Enjoy the gas log stove in the winter or on cool summer mornings. The living room has a 40" smart TV, fast WiFi internet, CD & DVD players, free HULU account as well as a small DVD and VHS library. There are also board games, puzzles, and books for guests to enjoy. There is room for three at the kitchen counter - enjoy breakfast or a quick snack right there. The dining table seats eight comfortably.
On the main floor, there are two bedrooms - each with a queen bed and the bathroom has a shower/tub combo. On the main floor, there is also is a stacked washer/dryer for guest use. Upstairs is a small loft with a foosball table, sofa, beanbag chair and small VCR unit no TV or cable (there is a very small TV and cable for the kids so this is not needed). The bedroom upstairs has a queen and two twin beds. The upstairs bathroom has a tub/shower combo.
Enjoy summer barbecues around the picnic table or just enjoy the views with your morning cup of coffee. There is a charcoal barbecue on the deck for guest use (guests should bring their own charcoal.) Big Trees State Park walking access is 0.5 miles from the cabin, at the dead-end of Cheyenne way, and there are miles of off street old fire roads for hiking or skiing one block from the cabin.
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: This cabin is not pet friendly - If a pet is brought to a non-pet friendly cabin, there will be a $1,000 fee charged to card on file.
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
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Hulu
Smart TV
Streaming services
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Foosball table
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Spelunking 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Whale Rock and Balancing Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Arnold travel guide
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.3 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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Garber Kiowa Retreat Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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It's a nice cabin within 35 min drive of Bear Valley Ski or Sno-park sledding options and very close to Calaveras Big Trees park. The cabin itself is well equipped for cooking and enjoying the company of others around the dining table, or the gas-burning stove (heater). A decent grocery store is only 15 min drive, so overall we found it easy and convenient.
Nice cabin on a court; little traffic. When we arrived, the cabin was extremely cold. It had snowed the night before. The Nest thermostat didn’t work. The cabin is primarily heated by a gas fireplace located in the living room. We kept trying for about 20 minutes, then called the management company. The rep was very apologetic and said that the Nest thermostat had been a problem for some time; maybe needing batteries? Anyway, he was able to help us locate the “emergency” thermostat and get it hooked up. This worked fine throughout our stay.
Upon arrival, we noted that the door stop behind the front door had been broken.
A flood light on the deck wasn’t working. Tried to find a replacement bulb, without success. Upon trying to ensure that the bulb was appropriately tightened it was noted that the socket was probably broken.
The cabin was very comfortable and met our needs. It was about a 25 minute drive to Bear Valley for our cross country skiing. The cabin is near Arnold and its restaurants a good grocery store and the Big Trees state park.
The informational binder in the cabin was very helpful, but needs to be reviewed and updated. For example, the binder states the check out time is 11am. This would have been a more reasonable time and would have provided one more relaxed morning in the cabin. Other reviewers have also stated this.
Didn’t want to leave. Would return!
This was our second time staying at this property, and it was, again, great! We enjoy its proximity to Bear Valley Skiing. Hopefully we will return for another visit!
Loved the cabin it was very clean and cozy and perfect for our annual weekend getaway we take with our aunt and mom. It was very relaxing for the 5 of us and would recommend this cabin for a nice peaceful getaway. It had everything we needed.
We had a great time. The cabin met our needs, and the grandkids loved the Foosball table. The host was very attentive and helpful.
Gayle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
lizett i.
22 Jul 2025
Last minute getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 was literally a last minute booking thru Vrbo. As it was last minute Dorrington Realty was able to accommodate us with last minute arrival. We truly enjoyed our stay. Really had that cabin look and feel. 4th of July weekend was very pleasant. Enough room for the whole family. Cabin had everything you needed, fully stocked. We will definitely cone back.
lizett i.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kimberly T.
16 Nov 2021
Sweet 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:
The cabin was located in a great area! We mountain biked, hiked and explored all weekend! It was a great trip.
We had a fantastic time staying at this 3 bedroom property. The description of the home matched what we read online. All amenities were in in good shape and easy to find/use. The home is well taken care of and has a great cabin vibe. We have a toddler, so the upstairs railings were a little wide spread, but we always kept an eye on him, as he wanted to be in the game area - the foosball table was tons of fun! The house's close proximity to Bear Valley Skiing was one of the main reasons we chose it, and it didn't disappoint. We definitely hope to return to this home again!
Andrea P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kate E.
14 Mar 2023
Wonderful stay
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 was a great house and was very comfortable for our family of 4, with an extra set of grand parents joining us for a couple of days.The kitchen was well stocked and I especially appreciated the beautiful handmade mugs (maybe the owner is a potter?) I’d definitely choose to stay here again in the future!
Kate E.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
A guest from Dorrington, CA
17 May 2022
Convenient
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A nice place to stay, good location. Beds quite firm, we prefer softer ones. Nice addition of sheets and towels, but no kitchen towels. Kitchen fairly well stocked, but be aware no foil, napkins or baggies so bring your own. I was glad I brought my own sponge since there was nothing to clean with. Master bedroom a bit odd with 3 beds in it. Loved the deck!
A guest from Dorrington, CA
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Rachel K.
5 Apr 2022
Pleasant Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is great! The wifi isn’t, and you should bring all the food you’ll need including oil, salt, pepper etc, because there isn’t any there to share.
We enjoyed the drive to Arnold and the stay. There are some restaurants within 15m drive, and more when we reach Bear Valley ski resort. It takes 30m to Bear Valley ski resort which is manageable. Everything is accurate to the listings. Good stay with kids.
Lovely cabin, very gentle slope and perfect for our little ones who’ve never been in snow. The fire was on with relaxing music when we arrived and it was so cozy after the long drive. Beautiful views from the main level. Very cozy but still had a nice amount of space for the kids to play safely and a large table for meals. My 5 year old also really loved the color of the granite countertops! :)
Remy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
A guest from Dorrington, CA
7 Dec 2021
Convenient
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A nice place to stay, good location. Beds quite firm, we prefer softer ones. Nice addition of sheets and towels, but no kitchen towels. Kitchen fairly well stocked, but be aware no foil, napkins or baggies so bring your own. I was glad I brought my own sponge since there was nothing to clean with. Master bedroom a bit odd with 3 beds in it. Loved the deck!
A guest from Dorrington, CA
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Katy H.
11 Aug 2021
Weekend in Dorrington
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house itself is quite beautiful, although very outdated furniture and amenities. I did not mind that so much but if you’re looking for updated that may be an issue for you. Honestly, the biggest issue for us was the fact that there was no air-conditioning. When I went back and read the amenities I noticed air conditioning was not listed but of course that was not some thing I was looking for when I booked the house. It gets so hot in the summer up in the mountains I just assumed there would be air. The house pretty much stayed at 82° the entire time we were there. It went down only a couple degrees at night. This would have been bearable if there were fans in every room but there was not. There was one small broken fan in a closet downstairs and one portable fan that was working in the living room. There’s also a ceiling fan in the living room which helps only if you’re directly under it because the ceiling is so high. Leaving doors and windows open did nothing because there was no breeze whatsoever. No drapes. When the portable fan was on us,it was bearable but again there was only one. I don’t see why there wouldn’t be fans like that in every room if you knew you didn’t have air conditioning. Fans are pretty inexpensive and having fans all over the house would’ve made the trip completely different. Otherwise it’s a very beautiful and quiet area. Lots of squirrels running around and we saw a coyote and a bat. The deck is great to sit out on. I wish they had reclining chairs that you could lay back on, that would be nice and perhaps more comfortable chairs around the table. There was a nice wood table on the deck but it had cheap plastic chairs around it and one bench, neither of which were super comfortable but of course doable. It was still a very nice time. The heat made it impossible to be in the upstairs area and loft which was a bummer since my daughter was looking forward to making that area her ow
We had a great time at the cabin. Everything was as-shown in the listing. It was clean, organized and the street it’s on is very quiet. Great place that I would stay at again.