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Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!

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Lake
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61020 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Arnold, California
  • Popular LocationSequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCalaveras Big Trees State Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSierra Nevada Logging Museum9 min drive

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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.

Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!

Welcome to Squirrel Away Haven, located in the Pinebrook HOA with summer lake access. Our cabin has been recently remodeled, so you'll enjoy a "like new" experience in the mountains! The primary bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom with shower/tub combo. The second bedroom not only has a twin bed, but also a bunk bed with a double on bottom, giving this room sleeping capacity of 3-4 people. The second bathroom has a full shower/tub combo. A new mini-split system offers heating and air conditioning throughout.
Additionally, the wood-burning stove in the living room will give you warmth all winter long.

The comfortable living room has space to fit the family, including a queen sleeper sofa. Enjoy cooking dinner in the kitchen with an open dining space and bar area, which accommodates 8. The front and back decks offer privacy with patio furniture for your enjoyment, including charcoal and propane bbq (guest to provide charcoal). Wi-Fi, Smart TV, DVD and VCR player. Only minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. There's something to do year-round!

Squirrel Away Haven 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 manager

Sierra Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,020 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Little Tucked In The Trees
Little Cabin Tucked in the Trees! Cabin
Little Cabin Tucked in the Trees! Arnold
Little Cabin Tucked in the Trees! Cabin Arnold
1150-215005

About the neighborhood

Arnold

This cabin is located in Arnold. 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 Arnold Rim Trail. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

What's nearby

  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 6 min drive
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 7 min drive
  • White Pines Lake - 9 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arnold Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access! located?

Situated in Arnold, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stanislaus National Forest and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Arnold Rim Trail is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yamiletth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this place was great for our family. We weren’t too familiar with the Arnold area and found that if you’re staying there to go to New Malones it is a greater distance than we would have liked but would love this place again if we want to stay closer to Arnold and do Big Trees again as well. The one piece of feedback or clarification I will make is that it is advertised with ‘lake access’ which makes it sound as though the property is right at/near the water and it’s not. You do need to drive to access the ‘lake’ which is really small. However the home itself was cute and the space was what we needed. I’m unclear who I was in communication with, I assume the rental mgt company- but there communication was great and Derek was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 5
We stayed in Arnold to see a few days at Bear Valley. The house had everything we needed and the kids loved the bunk bed set up. Our kids are small still (3,5,7 years old) so the space was just right. If there were more adults or older children it might be a little tight. We would highly recommend this house for future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Vacation
We had a wonderful time at the Squirrel Away Haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cabin
We had a great time at this sweet cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vugar Z., Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness
Made nice memories with my family!
We booked this property to stay for our Yosemite trip even though it was 3 hrs away from Yosemite. The area was so nice and quiet at one point I was considering not going to Yosemite. The cabin is located in the redwood forest. There are couple of lakes, playground and even a golf course nearby. Grocery store is 10 minutes away. Very poor T-mobile reception but cabin's wifi was pretty fast. Inside the cabin was very cozy and equipped with everything you may need. From flashlights to hiking backpacks to helmet. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook steak, breakfast, even a cake. I also loved how Harman Kardon speaker sounded. We enjoyed our stay very much and will miss and hope we will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F., Mountain View, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very clean, great showers, comfortable beds, air conditioners worked very well, which was great because it was hot. Beautiful setting! There were inner tubes etc. for use at the lake but the pump didn’t work to blow them up (seemed to be missing a part). The property manager told me that issue would be addressed and was very responsive when I texted with a number of questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Cozy cabin with everything you need for a nice weekend trip. One thing I will say is the cooling systems in the rooms have lights that flash frequently which make it difficult to fall asleep. Overall a wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Couldn’t believe how well equipped the house ! It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

michelle r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen well stocked, comfortable bed!
The unit was clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with new housewares, appeared newly remodeled, and had everything we needed to make Thanksgiving dinner. It was nice to have the dish washer, too. The primary bedroom bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful due to its distance from the highway and very little traffic. The wood stove was easy to use and kept the place toasty and the mini-splits worked great, too. However the blinky lights on the sides need to be covered up better for at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Squirrel Away Haven Getaway
Another stay here at this wonderful house, full of amenities, comfortable, close to outdoor activities, remodeled kitchen adds a nice touch. The only minor glitch is the blinking lites on the new AC units light up the rooms all night. Thanks again Bill Randall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Cosy and comfortable cabin. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods
We enjoyed our stay in Arnold. It was our first time in the area, and we’ll definitely be back. The cabin was great, well equipped, and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home, Great Location
We stayed over a long weekend and took the kids up to the snow. This home was spotless, very well equipped, and was perfect for our small family group. In early February, it was close to the snowline, and lake access was wonderful. We found it to be a great value we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time
Very nice cabin and well organized and good managers. We would come again. Janice Verity
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home
Home was comfortable, clean and easy to use. My only concern is the throw rugs - easy to trip on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin in the woods
Very nice cabin with lots of great amenities, like an Alexa for music while cooking and lots of games for the littles. There are even some rafts for the lake, but we didn’t need them since we had enough of our own this time! Kitchen is fully stocked and there are many fans to help cool the cabin in the evenings. The beds are very firm, so if you’re super sensitive, may want an extra blanket or two to soften them up a bit, but that’s such a small thing compared to everything else being so great! Wonderful location - we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at Sqirrel Away
Clean cabin, perfect size for family of 5. Peaceful quiet neighborhood, all amenities nearby. New Melones lake and Lake Alpine fishing hiking and fun only 30 minutes away. Thanks again for a nice stay. Bill Randall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend Squirrel Away Haven
Very clean and well equipped cabin. Quiet and very peaceful location, surrounded by lots of trees on property. Enjoyed use of Pinebrook Lake a short drive away. Does NOT have air conditioning, but fans helped keep it mostly bearable in 90-95 degree heat. Comfortable size for 2-5 people. Can sleep more, but crowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfy and cute!
Loved the view we had in our cabin. Lakes around were nice also for a refreshing swim. The weather was pretty warm, other than that, we loved our quiet stay here. Sheila was very helpful to answer any questions or concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
The property was beautiful and close to everything. We celebrated my sons 7th birthday and spent the day at the lake. We enjoyed all the amenities at pinebrook. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
The property was great and the lake was the highlight of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kunti T., San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin near Calaveras Big Trees
A good size cabin for our family. Kitchen is well equipped to accomodate our cooking needs during our stay. Decent amount of paper goods are provided. Great communication with the property manager. The only drawback is we were staying there during heatwave with no AC, otherwise it will be a much more enjoyable stay. Overall, it was a cute little cabin that is conveniently located near Calaveras Big Trees National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam and Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet cabin
It was in a quiet wooded area in close proximity to swimming, hiking, good running trails. Cabin was stocked with family games and all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alyssa H.

Fun Getaway
This cabin was a perfect little getaway for our family!