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The Sugar Pine Chalet

Vacation home in Arnold with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Sugar Pine Chalet, nestled in the alpine forest near Arnold. This cozy A-frame cabin features an open floor plan with a wood-burning stove and modern air conditioning and heating. Enjoy speedy wifi, cabin games, cozy blankets and throws for snuggling up by the fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is ￥25,418
￥54,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Sugar Pine Chalet

Welcome to the Sugar Pine Chalet, a cozy, recently renovated A-frame cabin nestled in the alpine forest just outside the quaint mountain town of Arnold. Come and enjoy the fresh mountain air, the smell of pine trees, and stunning scenery just a few hours from the busy Bay Area.

The space
The first level boasts an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. The living room features a comfy seating area, a wood-burning stove, and a TV with streaming access. Two bedrooms and one full bathroom are located on the main level, and the other bedroom and full bathroom is in the loft. The loft also offers a cozy seating area and workstation facing the pine trees seen through the large chalet windows.

The kitchen comes stocked with cooking essentials for your group. Outside, we have a propane grill and additional seating under an umbrella for shade.

Here a just a few of the amenities we offer during your stay to make traveling convenient and fun:

* Very speedy wifi
* A charming wood fireplace
* Modern air conditioning and heating
* Cabin games
* Cozy blankets and throws
* S’more roasting sticks
* Snowshoes
* Beach Towels
* 6 portable outdoor chairs for the lake
* Pack n Play (upon request)

A weekend in the woods is the place to be, regardless of the season.

* Come in the winter for skiing/snowboarding at Bear Valley Ski Resort or sledding and cross-country skiing straight from the cabin. There is nothing cozier than sipping hot chocolate and watching the snow fall through the large chalet windows.
* Summer fun include miles of hiking trails just steps from the cabin, golfing, wine-tasting in Murphys, kayaking and swimming in the nearby alpine lakes.
* Shoulder seasons are highly underrated, in our opinion. The weather is perfectly temperate, making it ideal for hiking, seeing the dogwood trees in bloom as well as experiencing the vibrant fall colors of the Sierra.

Guest access
You'll have access to everything, including .7 acres on our property to explore. You will be:

* 2 mins to the iconic Lube Room Saloon
* 5 mins to Calaveras Big Trees State Park to see larger-than-life Sequoias
* 5 mins to Camp Connell General Store for basic commodities and quirky oddities
* 15 mins to Big Trees market for all your grocery needs
* 15 mins to White Pines Lake to picnic and hike
* 15 mins to the Stanislaus River for fishing and beautiful picnic areas
* 25 Mins to Murphy's, the gold rush era town known for cute restaurants, boutiques, and wine tasting
* 30 Mins to Bear Valley Ski Resort for affordable skiing
* 30 mins to Lake Alpine for kayaking, swimming, and living that lake life

Other things to note
* We offer a garbage service, meaning you can leave your trash in our bear box instead of hauling it out with you.
* Power outages can occur without notice, most commonly in the Summer and Winter months, due to extreme weather. Luckily, we have a backup generator that turns on automatically if the power goes out.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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

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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 11:00 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

1. Do not set the thermostat any lower than 73 when cooling the cabin. Once the temperature outside drops below 73, please turn the AC off.
2. Don't set the thermostat any higher than 70 when heating. Once the temp outside hits 70, turn the heater off. 3. If you leave, turn it off.
We will charge $50 / day in which the policy is broken. We do this because energy costs are very high in Dorrington. Thanks for you understanding!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

The Sugar Pine Chalet Arnold
The Sugar Pine Chalet Private vacation home
The Sugar Pine Chalet Private vacation home Arnold

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Arnold

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 30 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Lake Alpine - 33 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 34 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 46 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sugar Pine Chalet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Sugar Pine Chalet?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sugar Pine Chalet on Jan 5, 2026 start from ￥25,418, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sugar Pine Chalet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sugar Pine Chalet?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sugar Pine Chalet located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Meadowmont Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Sugar Pine Chalet Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. The lighting could be a little better in kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing 3 night stay here.The surroundings are beautiful and the cabin location is so peaceful and quiet. Loved sitting out on the deck with my dog and enjoying the tranquility. The cabin is outstanding, very comfortable and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen b.

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

This place is amazing!

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! It's such a great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Atul R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fairly new, well kept and maintained. A few minor things are that the upstairs bathroom had a clogged bathtub and the door to go out to the patio is very hard to slide. Other than those 2, everything else worked and maintained well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in a clean cabin

Cabin was clean, well stocked. Great location for getting away. Quick and helpful communication from the owners. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Great Cabin

We had a great time at the cabin with family. It was comfy and tucked away into the trees. Close to Calaveras Big Trees park which was magnificent to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Peaceful and comfortable

What a great place to relax, visit and take quiet walks. The beds were comfortable, and we slept well. We used the kitchen to cook and used the barbeque. The surroundings are breathtaking. The lake at Snowshoe Springs is a real treat. It was a little chilly for swimming when we were there but would be so much fun in the summer. Just a real wonderful long weekend. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

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

Sugar Pines

It was great. Had to leave early due to family emergency.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith d.

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

Cozy cabin for a great time!

Daniel was responsive and check in and out were easy. We appreciated the driveway plowed as we arrived right after a storm. The cabin is cozy and beautiful views from the living room. We loved being near Arnold and Bear Valley for skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen s.

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

Perfect peaceful Getaway!

This place was ideal for me, my wife, and our dog! We came here for our five-year anniversary and had such a great time. There is great hiking, food, and fun in the area but my favorite thing was to read my book on the deck and bask in the sounds of the trees and birds. We are 100% coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

A relaxing week in the woods

We were 2 couples and stayed for a week. The cabin had everything we needed. No AC but we could cool it down at night with all the windows open and the 3 fans that were provided. Its a few degrees cooler than Arnold as it's about 1000 feet higher. Very quiet on the weekdays with few neighbors at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna R.

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

PERFECT SNOWY GETAWAY!

Daniel's place was perfect for our family of four (spouse, young adult daughter and teen son) plus our maltipoo pooch. It's located on a cul de sac street so there was no traffic at all driving by. We immediately felt right at home! The house was well decorated, clean, great natural lighting from all the windows, and comfortable. Every room has wall heaters so in the winter it's able to get nice and toasty warm. The driveway is not steep, so easy to drive up. Having a LARGE fenced in area for our dog is a big plus, though for this trip with all the snow, we played well beyond the boundaries of the fence. The house is perfectly located in the middle of everywhere you'd want to go, whether it's further up the mountain to to Lake Alpine/Bear Valley Ski Resort and sledding parks, or down to Big Trees park or Arnold for groceries. We had a few questions here and there, and Daniel responded promptly to all of them. We'll definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

John O.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Needs Maintenance

Light bulbs were burnt out at the kitchen and dining room table. We ended up replacing 3 bulbs. The dining room fixture is in need of repair. One of the lamps did not work in the lower bedroom. The barbeque did not get hot enough, and we could not cook on it. 3 cooking utensils were dirty in the drawer. The cooktop was greasy and needed to be cleaned. The cover for the garbage disposal was missing. Lighting throughout the cabin was poor and made reading difficult. Light switches in the bedrooms did not turn on lights. There was only one pillowcase when we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Clean, excellent location and overall an amazing weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Weekend bliss

This comfy & tastefully decorated property made us feel right at home! Restoration and relaxation were the themes for the weekend — so close to Big Trees State Park, the best Big Apple pie ever, and Murphys downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed time at the cottage — reading, making s’mores & dining on the patio amid gorgeous pines & redwoods. Will look forward to returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Amazing place.

My family loved the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

Excellent

Nic cabin. Everything you need for a short stay. Very comfortable great view quiet. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

We loved our stay!

We loved our stay here. We visited in mid September and the weather was perfect! We spent most of our time on the large deck. The house does have neighbors but the houses are spaced out so nicely, you feel very secluded. It was very quiet and relaxing. The interior of the home was clean and the kitchen was nicely stocked with all we needed to cook meals. There were games and puzzles to play with. The beds were comfortable. The wifi was strong! We are very happy with our visit and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Family gathering

Really nice place. Had everything we needed. Plenty of space for entertaining. I really enjoyed having my morning coffee on the deck in the fresh air.I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Wonderful Home in the perfect location

My family of 4 adults were lucky enough to book this place in Aug and loved it. The home is filled with perfect cabin touches from the dinnerware to the towels. Very comfortable beds, spotlessly clean and spacious. We really appreciated that the houses in the neighborhood are spaced out really well and it was so quiet and peaceful. We loved everything about it and hope to come back in the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Layne M.

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

Top-Tier

My family and I spent a week at The Sugar Pine Chalet and could not have asked for more. It was the perfect jumping off point for our daily adventures. After spending the afternoons in the surrounding forests, it was great knowing we would be coming home to the space, and quiet of the property, the deck, and the comforts within. The cabin perfectly complemented my family’s adventure; whether that meant sharing time together, lounging on the deck, exploring the property, building fires in the wood burning stove, or nights spent playing board games. Within a short drive of the cabin we caught beautiful trout, nearly hit a few bears crossing the road, explored the Stanislaus River, enjoyed a few short snowstorms, explored Murphys, saw some of the biggest trees in the world at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the list goes on. My family’s trip to the Sugar Pine Chalet exceeded all our expectations. It was hard to leave after such an amazing experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aravind R.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025