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Squirrel Away-Pet Friendly, A/C & Lake Access!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Children's area
Beach
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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-Pet Friendly, A/C & 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. The living room has a sleeper sofa that will sleep 2 additional people as well. 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.

Maximum Occupancy of 8 people includes sleeper sofa as sleeping space for 2 people.

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

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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 private 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching 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

  • Unit size: 1,020 square feet

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Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

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

Map
Arnold, California

What's nearby

  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squirrel Away-Pet Friendly, A/C & Lake Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Squirrel Away-Pet Friendly, A/C & Lake Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrel Away-Pet Friendly, A/C & Lake Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Squirrel Away-Pet Friendly, A/C & Lake Access! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.3 mi (3.7 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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Squirrel Away-Pet Friendly, A/C & Lake Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Great cabin

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Sweet cabin

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

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

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

Christmas Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the Squirrel Away Haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

A wonderful hideaway in the Redwoods

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 is the perfect place for you to get away from it all and enjoy the finer things the outdoors has to offer like hiking, skiing, and even wine tasting if you're so inclined. The neighborhood is incredibly quiet, secluded, and friendly while being close enough to all the things you want to do in the area. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

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

Great spot

Couldn’t believe how well equipped the house ! It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

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

Bill R.

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

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

Lauren M., San Francisco

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

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

Erika G.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

Would stay again

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 is one of the only VRBOs that I have stayed in that had every single kitchen appliance and spice you could think of. It made cooking so easy. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Exactly what we needed

This property was totally clean and the posted photos are accurate. Plus the management was very thoughtful; they even turned on the A/C so the house was nicely cool before we arrived. (The weather was unusually hot). The little lake was lovely & also thoughtfully set up for small children. Our friends own a house a block away & close to Sequoia Woods, so the neighborhood is perfect for us as well! I will encourage other friends to rent this little house too! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F., Mountain View, CA

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

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

Abby S.

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

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

Aiko C.

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

Extended Weekend Stay

The cabin was perfect for our little family of 5 (parents 3 toddlers) for an extended weekend stay. The place was clean, the bunkbeds were perfect for the kids (they had a blast playing with the big bin of legos), and the beds were firm and very comfortable. Check-in was super easy - we had a bit of trouble finding the lockbox but was able to call the property management and they were very responsive. We also noticed the coffee maker was broken and the property manager was able to drop off a brand new coffee maker the next morning, which was so nice. The kitchen was fully stocked - it even had a fully stocked spice cabinet. We were there to spend time in the snow, so we drove to Spicer Snow park and Bear Valley Adventure Co for sledding, which was only 25-30 min drive. There's a supermarket down the hill when you come down Moran Rd - super convenient for grabbing food/supplies. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

michelle r.

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

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

8/10 Good

Jose D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamiletth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Vugar Z., Irvine

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Arnold, CA

Ken Davis Family for Celebration of Life

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: We were right next door to our sister, who was hosting the Celebration of Life for husband, Ken Davis who recently passed. It was perfect - comfortable, warm and cozy! We loved our time at Squirrel Away Haven!

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Palo Alto, CA

comfortable holiday getaway

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: My family of 4, including two kids ages 6 and 9, were comfortable here over the long holiday weekend. The kids enjoyed the books and games and were comfortable in the bunk beds. The kitchen was well organized with everything needed for meal preparation. The master bed was quite firm. The heating kept us toasty. We didn't have any issues with our sensitive allergies. The place was very clean, and communication with Sierra Vacation Rentals was prompt and friendly. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

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

Roger V.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Palo Alto, CA

comfortable holiday getaway

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: My family of 4, including two kids ages 6 and 9, were comfortable here over the long holiday weekend. The kids enjoyed the books and games and were comfortable in the bunk beds. The kitchen was well organized with everything needed for meal preparation. The master bed was quite firm. The heating kept us toasty. We didn't have any issues with our sensitive allergies. The place was very clean, and communication with Sierra Vacation Rentals was prompt and friendly. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

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