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Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC

Vacation home in Arnold with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Escape to the woods in Blue Lake Springs at Black Bear Den, a cozy cabin perfect for family retreats or quick getaways. The newly renovated space features all new flooring and paint, while nearby activities and access to the club house & pool offer endless fun.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

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

Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC

Welcome to our Black Bear Den! This is a quaint cabin off the main road in Blue Lake Springs, close to Fly-In Acres Lake. This cozy cabin in the woods is newly renovated with all new flooring and paint and is great for a quick getaway or family retreat. The cabin is plenty big enough for larger groups and there are tons of activities available in the nearby area.

*Club house & pool available to our guests! $20/person with guest card. Fly-In Lake scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

We live in the mountains which is home to many different animals! Please remember to not leave trash outside!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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

Property is also known as

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Black Bear Den Arnold
Black Bear Den Private vacation home
Black Bear Den Private vacation home Arnold

About the neighborhood

Map
Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 39 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Lake Alpine - 41 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 42 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Espresso & Smoothies - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC located?

Situated in Arnold, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, well stocked, and conveniently located near the lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen-n-Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great vacation

We had a great stay! The cabin was nice and clean and had everything we needed. Access to the pool and club amenities was a bonus. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in Blue Lake.

Our family had a wonderful stay in the mountains. The cabin was as described, host very communicative, and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin.

Great cabin! The bedrooms are very spacious with comfortable beds. Owner does have to go on and fix the shower head and the tv upstairs. Besides that, everything is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Value

Super great for the price--nothing too fancy, but everything you need. Very satisfied :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations!

This was a great property for my friends and I. We had a lot of fun and had no complaints about the property. The planning, check-in, and check-out were also very smooth thanks to David the owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very accommodating

We had a great time and everything was as expected from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cosy Cabin

We had a great time. The host was very communicative and the place had excellent location and amenities. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cute little cottage vibes

A great escape destination to watch movies hike and be in nature. Very nice place with lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Ann G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Retreat

The cabin was in a great area and close to everything but very quiet. It was smaller than expected, but it worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy E., MODESTO, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy!

Cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

The house is super cute, great location, quiet peaceful neighborhood in the woods! The only thing was the house was not very clean dust and cobwebs on the bedrooms, the door knobs were sticky, but otherwise a super cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin getaway

Me and 7 friends stayed two nights and it was perfect! There was snow on the ground and the fire was toasty. The cabin is a great size for it to feel homey and comfortable without feeling squished.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place to stay!

Everything was excellent and process was easy. Only little "complaint" was that the cooking pans/trays were a bit under cleaned.... No big deal as there was plenty of dish soap and we did the next group who stays there a favor and cleaned them up to a sparkle! Would not hesitate to stay here again and again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

It was a tad hot upstairs but overall very pleasant! ALSO you have now 4 bottles of maple syrup that have been accumulating over the years so have fun with that 😂 it was nice and cozy but it’s scary outside at night 😬 thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the place...

Everything is good conditions and clean. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland

Black Bear Den is cozy and comfy. Brand new floors, carpet, decorations and plenty, plenty of beds. We happened to be there during a Winter Wonderland. We highly recommended renting snow shoes and trekking down the pristine and quiet trail at Spicer Snow Park. The cabin had everything we needed and we would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

DaVon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Cozy comfortable place. Could have used a few washcloths as there was only body wash soap available. Probably just an oversight. Loved staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danisela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowed in Cozy Cabin

Thank you for a wonderful stay! My husband and I were able to unwind and relax. We ended up getting snowed in with our two pups but were so thankful we had a place that kept us safe and warm. David was extremely accommodating and responsive since the day we booked. We appreciate it all so much. We were all very comfortable and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin close to Arnold and Bear Valley

My two kids and dog stayed in this cabin for two nights. It was easy to find and located very close to local snow activity areas. The cabin was quite spacious, we only needed one floor, but it could easily accommodate more people. The kitchen had all the necessary basics. There was a nice hill on the side for sledding and the heating system worked well. We especially enjoyed the large kitchen table. Host was quick to reply to a message I sent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forest Gem

We loved our stay at this beautiful, comfortable cabin in the woods. It was the perfect size for 2 couples with kids. The teens had the whole upstairs bedroom and loft, and we all fit comfortably together in the living room and open kitchen. Walks in the neighborhood were gorgeous, and the location was perfect for a day trip to Bear Valley for skiing. Big Trees SP was just 4 miles up the road, as well. We had a fantastic long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the Woods

It was a nice property. The drive up was the most difficult pill to swallow from all the swerves. Some appliances looked damaged and were not replaced, but were not necessities either. Overall it fit all our needs. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting out of Grizzly

Comfortable home, had everything we needed. The cabin could use some deep cleaning but overall it was cute. No pass available to use recreation center so that was a draw back but owner told us to have the club Call him directly to get permission. We ended up not using the lake or pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time!

Black Bear is a very nice cabin. We were all very pleased and enjoyed it tremendously. The cabin is clean and comfortable. The amenities are all there. Access to the Lake (which is a big deal). Everything you need is there. WiFi is excellent, TV and multiple streaming services available. The decor has a fun vibe (wild mushroom hunting) is all around. Beds are comfortable and the master has its own air conditioning. Kitchen has lots of utensils and other things for cooking, big new toaster, microwave and a large coffee maker. No dishwasher, but that’s not a huge issue for me. It gets warm in the summer and there are a few fans and an in wall air conditioner that really cools the main living area. Small but works like a champ. Deck is nice, didn’t use the bbq, but it’s there. You might want to have some lawn chairs if you are having a few people over. It’s not a huge place, but the four of us were comfortable in the main living area. Great value and we enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024