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Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Arnold

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Place, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Valley Ski
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Arnold

In Arnold .At this Arnold vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Calaveras Big Trees State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Arnold Rim Trail. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 30 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Lake Alpine - 32 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Bear Valley Ski - 32 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 45 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D

Pine Paradise

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Cozy up all year round in this warm, welcoming Camp Connell cabin with a gas-powered fireplace and a comfortable living room with beautiful views of the neighboring woodlands! Surrounded by forest and tranquil mountains, this home is perfect for a family vacation - whether you choose to gather on the spacious deck on summer afternoons or gather around the TV and DVD player on cold winter nights!

Big Trees Village is a quiet neighborhood that's ideal for a relaxing mountain getaway. You'll be 22 miles southwest of Lake Alpine, which offers lovely beaches and recreation areas. You can also wander through the aptly named Calaveras Big Trees State Park (four miles southwest), hike the Arnold Rim Trail (nine miles southwest), and explore the wonders of the Mercer Caverns (19 miles southwest).

Things To Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Streaming services are available with guests' own accounts.
The third bedroom is detached and right by the front door of the home.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Dock details: Lake Alpine



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TOT-0429

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D to the airport?

This vacation home is 116.8 mi (143-min drive) away from the Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D to downtown Arnold?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Dorrington.

Dog-friendly Big Trees Village cabin w/ deck, gas fireplace, & private W/D Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little cabin .Clean and ready when I arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Amanda D.

Camp Connell is a great place to be if you want to be between Bear Valley (skiing) and Arnold (groceries, food, etc.).This place looked nice enough from the photos and was priced slightly better than the other options. It overall served our purpose of providing a basecamp for skiing, but it felt quite dated and in need of maintenance. The place had recently been cleaned, but the carpets in the bedrooms were old and stained and needed to be replaced. The kitchen cookware, while technically clean, was quite stained and could also be replaced.When we walked in, we noticed a strange odor that permeated the place and did not dissipate throughout our stay. It may have been a leftover sulfur-smell from maintenance having recently been done on the gas stove. Jolene, who promptly responded to our questions/issues was very helpful (thank you).I don’t have great things to say about “Vacasa” vacation rentals, the management company—they have scammy policies. For instance, they have an earlier standard check-out time of 10am, but then they email you about adding a “late-checkout”, but for a fee. Altogether just feels like shady business practices. Anyway, stay here if you want a convenient location and a place to flip after skiing, but beware that the place is a bit dated, and in need of some maintenance and a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Fun

We headed to the cabin the week before Fourth of July. The location is great. It’s just 10 minutes to Arnold where we spent most of our time hanging out at White Pines Lake. Although the kitchen is small, everything worked great in the cabin I would suggest if going up in the summertime to bring additional fans as the cabin did get warm in the late afternoon. It easily cooled off with some fans by 6 o’clock. The bedrooms themselves stayed cool. There are fans that were in the cabin, but it was nice to have additional fans. Another thing to know is you will have to take your garbage as there is no garbage box to put it in the kids enjoyed using the TV and playing them mini games that were in the cabin. Would definitely use this cabin again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and cozy

Cabin was cozy and comfortable. We all had a good time and there was plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall - very good. Would return!

We had a great time with my family of four and our two small dogs. There was plenty of room and it was a great location. The pilot light was out in the fireplace, but that was fixed within an hour, thank you very much. There was also no sponge to wash dishes, but that was fixed quickly as well. Plenty of room in the cabin to relax and play. Close to snow. We loved that the back deck was fenced for our dogs. Overall we were very happy and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Loved it. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

Great location. Very quiet and beautiful spot to sit under the pines. Plenty of room for the four of us. Nice space to sit and relax both inside and out. Really close to Calavaras Big Trees and not too much farther to other good places to visit like Murphy’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!

Just no address on the proptery
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close & quiet for Dorington family wedding

If we could have brought our dog on the plane she would have enjoyed too. Great deck/gas fireplace, and enough windows to enjoy the setting. AT&T does not work in area so appreciated the WiFi at home base. We were only there for 3 nights and did not utilize kitchen to full extent. We thought we could get a few items like coffee tea in California yet our flight was delayed and we did not get there until the wee hours or 1:30 AM. All the stores were closed. So be sure and pack. We really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood, the rest of our family party was within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is a very nice property in a good location

Nice cute little cabin very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

julie l.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Retreat Getaway

I thought the cabin was cozy and met our needs. I liked the tv and internet accessibilities. However, the property was not cleaned adequately. Granted this place allows pets however there were pet hairs all over the couches and mats within restrooms. I found that on one of the bunk beds, the sheets were not washed as there were some hairs from previous stays and particles and debris. I was very disappointed and tried to change sheets but there were not sheets, the extra blankets were not washed as there were debris on them. I found one sheet upstairs and thank God but it was not until the next day that i found them. I slept on dirty sheets the first night. I hope the owners will address this with the cleaner and that no one else will experience this as I have.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Angelica D.

Okay

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend in the woods

Property was great. The weather was great. Only minor complaint is that we didn't receive the key box code until the morning of check in. This area in the mountains has poor cell service, so I had to go to a restaurant to get wifi to get the entry info.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lesette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Weekend Getaway

The neighborhood it’s was very quiet and relaxing. Very close to Calaveras Trees Park. I would recommend a house book/directory. We weren’t sure where to put the garbage. The upstairs room was missing the blinds/window coverings and there was a large crack in the window. Besides those two things it was a great stay, would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Paul S.

Very nice cabin but comes with issues

Pluses -excellent cabin interior wood paneling -quiet neighborhood -clean interior -Amazon Firestick with Hulu and Disney+ -gas fireplace -sleds and saucers Minuses -Broken oven. Based on another person's review in March it's now been broken for over a month -No coffee maker, but there's a Keurig and there were a few pods -No dishwasher -Clothes washer detergent looked like wet concrete, we didn't bother to wash any clothes because of that -Absolutely zero instructions on what to do when you leave, ie what to do with garbage or towels -messy exterior, lots of garbage strewn around the property. -10am checkout is early
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Chris R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not cleaned and poorly maintained and the key was missing

We arrived after dark and there were no lights to find our way to the door. We used cell phone flashlights to locate the keybox, which was empty. It took an hour and calling twice to get in. The carpets had not been vacuumed, floors swept, a veneer of dust was on furnishings. Over a dozen bags of garbage on patio. Grill and patio furniture was filthy. Broken toys were strewn around the yard. 2 cloth dust masks were in the driveway. Broken window, coffee pot, patio gate, bathroom heater. It does not sleep 10 and other amenities were not as described. Our first hour was spent trying to get in. The second hour was cleaning. Once we got it cleaned and sanitized, we could relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Steffani T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin in the woods

Our first getaway since Covid. We are self employed and have been working 24/7 to make things work. This was a fantastic getaway. The cabin is spacious with lots of fun games, dvd player (no remote, so couldn't control any settings), gas fireplace with blower. It was comfortable. My biggest gripe is the oven. It's possessed. It wouldn't turn on at all the first day. The 2nd day we noticed the clock blinking so I tried to turn the oven on. Then everything blinked out again. I had meal prepped and froze our food, expecting to be able to reheat in the oven. I brought cookies dough to make fresh baked cookies, which are awesome after skiing. Sometimes we got the oven to stay on long enough to preheat, then the minute I opened to door to put the food in, it would click off. Or I got a meal halfway done, then it would click off. Ugh! Also, there was no salt or pepper. My bad for not packing any. It was also frustrating that there was no way to contact anyone. I sent messages via the VRBO app, but no replies. We couldn't find a garage bin outside, couldn't get the oven to work and wanted to report a broken window upstairs. Minor nuisances that didn't prevent us from having an amazing time. We found the bath towels in the dryer - lucky my husband thought to check cause I thought there were only hand towels! Check the washer too, cause 2 days later we opened it to do a quick load and found the bath rugs. Location was great. Plenty of tp, towels, little shampoo and conditioners, disinfectant wipes, paper towels and dish soap. All great. We had fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C., San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location to Bear Valley for skiing, and close to local sledding. Home was able to accommodate 2 families. Only negative was there were not any instructions on the home, so we struggled with turning on the heater and what to do with trash.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Floyd L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Getaway

Excellent location in a quiet neighborhood. Nice secluded lot for the kids to play. Also a low traffic neighborhood, good for dog walks and the aforementioned kids to ride bikes. Close to Big Trees SP. House warms up quickly, and holds the heat. Newish gas stove...just know the pilot and controls are on the bottom of the stove.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Shannon E., East Bay, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin but inaccurate listing

This is a great cabin. It has an in-law unit that has an extra bed in it that was a great hang out for the kids. Kitchen was well stocked. But the listing was inaccurate. The listed fire ring was a pile of rocks buried under debris and trees. Ping pong table and pool table we could see through the window in the garage but the garage was inaccessible. It has a key pad and we were not given the code. When I called the property management to get it, they didn’t have it. You also could not park in it since you couldn’t open it. There was garbage left around the property with broken furniture where clearly someone had been partying there. The couches have been switched out to much smaller ones. There was no binder left by management with how things worked so that was a little frustrating. There is no central heating. The only heat source is the gas stove and plug in heaters. That said it did the job well. But we couldn’t figure out how to turn on the overhead fan to push the heat down from the loft. Overall great little cabin in a quiet neighborhood, but update your listing. Don’t list things that aren’t there or maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cortney T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin!

Perfect for one or two families. The property manager was SUPER responsive and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small cabin, good location, no instructions

Cabin was clean and in a good location. There were no instructions for the heater though. There is a gas stove that did generate heat. But the thermostat was controlled by a remote control that didn’t work. There is one garbage can in the kitchen. However, there isn’t a larger can outside, so it’s unclear where accumulated garbage can get disposed of. There were no instructions for this either. The listing also mentioned garage access. But again there were no instructions on how to open the garage door and the only key included was for the front door of the house. There’s a TV upstairs, but there wasn’t a remote anywhere for it, so it was basically unusable. And lastly, while there is a bed upstairs in the loft, there is no shower or even a tub up there. So you have to cart your clothes, etc to the downstairs bathroom to shower. Not a major inconvenience, but it was a hassle. Overall this is a decent cabin in a good location. The lack of instructions and missing items were annoying though for the price. I’ve stayed in VRBO properties many times before and have usually had a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great place for small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Maris S.

Experience at Property ID 1499255

The location of the property was great for us. We enjoy the Dorrington area. Easy access to Lake Alpine. My only compliant is that the dishes were not clean. It appeared the previous renters did not wash the dishes just rinsed them and put them away dirty. I had to wash every dish before we could even use them. Might consider a dishwasher to alleviate that problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019