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TV, DVD player, foosball, stereo
Exterior
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Stanislaus National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    6 min drive
  • White Pines Lake
    16 min drive

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About the area

Arnold

In Arnold .A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Stanislaus National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bristol's Ranch House Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sarafina's Italian Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private dog-friendly home with pool - near skiing, hiking, biking

Sherwood Bear Cabin

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This dog-friendly cabin features a living room with two-story windows overlooking a private forest setting, access to a nearby shared pool, and entertainment options that include free WiFi, a TV, and games like an air hockey and horseshoes. You'll also enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen and easy access to nearby activities.

Big Trees Village recreation center has spectacular pools and activities for a minimal fee. There's plenty of hiking, biking, kayaking, wine-tasting or caving in nearby Murphy's. Wintertime guests have the slopes of Bear Valley Ski Resort to look forward to.

THINGS TO KNOW
Cell phone reception is very spotty in this area, so please plan accordingly.
Firewood is not provided; it can be purchased locally.

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. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1612 sq ft (150 sq m)

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

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.

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 and a first aid kit
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, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TOT-0434

Property is also known as

Private Dog-friendly Home Shared Pool Skiing Hiking Biking Cabin
Private Dog-friendly Home Shared Pool Skiing Hiking Biking
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Private dog-friendly home with pool - near skiing, hiking, biking Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No power at the property. It should be disclosed with the property description before you book that there are random blackouts for a Camp Connell. Arrived tired and late after 10:30 pm, daughter did not want to sleep here because the lights did not work and she completely freaked out so I had to go drive us and find a hotel room for the night. The power did not go on until Saturday late afternoon. Rented for Friday and Saturday night so I had to pay for Friday night was unusable for us on top of extra hotel cost for Friday. Spoke to the Sheriff on Saturday and he said, “Yeah, this happens all the time… no rhyme or reason… just random power outages… and the power never goes back on when they say it will go back on…” Horrible and there should be a disclosure about it so that we could’ve chosen a different place to stay that isn’t subject to random power outages.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Big cabin for big family
The cabin was cozy. Super quiet. Lots of room ! However, the recreation areas listed aren't actually for the public and they are located over 2 miles away from the cabin itself anyways. We had a lot of children with us so we were looking forward to having somewhere for them to play and swim. The power also went out and we had to check out early.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abel M.

Terrible property management.
This property was being managed by Vacasa. Which had terrible customer care. From the get go Dryer was broken, which if you go to the snow your clothing is going to get wet. I placed several calls to Vacasa to see if they can take care of the issue. The local Vacasa management team made poor excuses then flat out ignored my calls. The weekend of our stay had record snow fall levels. Cabin had no shovels or any tools to help clear out snow from entry way. I had to go down to Arnold to purchase a shovel at $60. That was after I had to call AAA to help pull out my 4x4 Jeep from the steep driveway. Later in our stay several trees fell and road to Camp Connell which shut us out of the cabin we had to stay in Arnold for 2 days. There was no internet service and on and off power for 2 days. I called Vacasa to try to get help retriving sme of our property from the cabin. I was then threatened by the Vacasa rep that if we did not remove our belongins we would be charged a lost and found fee on top of the cost to ship out our things back home. Luckily the road opened for one day and we were able to get our stuff. we ended up leaving 2 days early. Warning do not book any properties managed by Vacasa, They are just there to take your money. Property is not well maintained, equipment is old and not working. And worse of all if you are left in a dangerous situation they leave you to fend for yourselves and will take additional money if given the opportunity to do so. Also cabin floors are old and very loud, Hot water runs out quickly, Dryer does not work, No shovels or tools to remove snow. Very bad and rude customer care.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

kristin r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home good location. Foosball game was inoperable/ no outdoor furniture. Parking only for 2.
Good location but small home and small kitchen. Parking was an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kelly E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely dissatisfied Do NOT stay here!!!
Do NOT stay here based off the pictures and the listing! 1. It stated in the TITLE and pictures that there is a community pool. It is unavailable until Memorial weekend. When the pool finally does open it to owners only. I understand COVID restrictions but it is only if you leave the VRBO site to find mention that things are changed. We booked based on the pool alone. It should be theft to picture and list something in amenities that is unavailable. Come on, COVID has been a thing for over a year!!! Update and be good honest humans! These times are difficult and when we could finally afford a vacation it was nothing like promised! 2. There were signs of a rodent problem. Which was confirmed by the arrival of a pest control guy. 3. There was absolutely no furniture to enjoy the deck and the grill isn’t fully functional. 4. We attempted several times to communicate and we were sent very brief communication through email. None of them offering apologies or a refund of any kind. 5. The beds are extremely uncomfortable. The charge for pets seems reasonable until the tack on the “and fees” part. 6. Why didn’t we leave?? Because for as much research as I did, I could not find another unit to hold all of us and we had spent all of our vacation funds on this rip off!! I could go on and on. We are not new VRBO and have never experienced such poor customer service! We NEVER complain but this is unacceptable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Alesha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet house
The home was a decent getaway for me, I appreciated the time away. I arrived at 9p and it took forever to find the home. The area was pitch black at night. There is a small round flat landing in front of the house at the top of the driveway just off the street. It was so black and hard to see when I got there I almost drove off the landing and over the small cliff on the other side because I could see nothing. There was no sign or anything indicating a need to stop. The driveway itself is so steep I couldn’t tell if I was meant to drive down so I stayed at the top of the landing. There is a motion light but it only stays on a short time before needing to be triggered again. The patio is extremely dirty, the furniture is also dirty and broken down, and nothing like the photos. The patio was a big selling point when I made the reservation so that was disappointing. The comforter in the bed I slept in was also quite visibily dirty and I wondered if it had been changed in between visitors. That was unsettling considering we’re in COVID times. Some of the pots could also stand to be updated. I would also strongly suggest better/more outdoor lighting. I had to take my dogs out multiple times during the night and it was very dark outside. The house phone also rang multiple times with spam calls so I turned the ringer off. Pros: quiet area, lots of space, well supplied clean kitchen, clean appliances, well-working washer and dryer Cons: driveway too steep, driveway needs signage, large stain on the carpet, patio very dirty/patio furniture broken down, comforter was not clean, pots very old/some peeling, futon cover looked dirty as well and not inviting. Overall I think this would be fine for a large family who is not fussy and just needs a decent home to stay in. For someone who wants a home with great attention to detail and extreme cleanliness this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Lucy J.

Cleaning was something to be desired
Overall the place is pretty amazing. The location was great and it really did come with everything you could need for a home away from home. Although I do agree that the driveway was not my favorite and I wouldn’t want to use it during the winter months with snow on the ground. When we arrived the first thing we did notice is the fact that whoever last stayed or cleaned left trash in the kitchen. This bag of trash was also leaking out onto the kitchen floor. The sheets were stained in the kids room and the second queens room. The first queen room had trash under the bed and I’m more then sure the sheets were not washed due to the fact that someone’s long hair was on the pillow covers. Overall it looked the rest of the sheets still had dog hair on them. They also left someone’s used retainer on the bedside table. The coach still had what looked like crumbs on it. For having to pay extra for cleaning I would love to know what was cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lenora J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a Mini Vacation
Stayed among the trees for a quick getaway. The cabin was beautiful, especially in the morning with the sunshine streaming in through the trees. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Fredy G.

Excellent, except for a detail
Our family loved the stay, we had a great time. It is close to many fun places like Calaveras Big Trees. Everything inside was great, fun board games, interesting books, great wifi, etc. etc. However, the interior and the balcony was notibly unclean. The entrance suggests to take off shoes, however the floors stained socks with a lot of dirt. There were a few spider webs by the television. Some cushions had what seemed like white dog hair. These details are in fact important, yet they were not a sufficient reason to impede our great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 days away
Great springboard for the region. Comfortable house. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Location
The location of the cabin was great. The kitchen was well equipment and we were able to cook everything we needed. The grill was nice to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ASHTER a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We had a great time. House location was beautiful. Very close to big trees. Wish we could have used the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi D.

Meet all expectations
Glad to have gone. All items worked with the exception of cell service, but WiFi good, TV, dishwasher. Kitchen stocked with pots and pans etc. Plenty of towels, washcloths. A true description of small amount of shampoo/conditioner. The place could have been cleaner both inside and out; garbage outside and could not find the key to the garbage. Bit of hair in bathrooms and debris on floors but otherwise clean. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Janey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place - some management issues
We loved the property and would stay again. The house was perfectly described and so nice. The only hiccup was when we arrived to check in the house wasn't clean. I didn't feel the recovery of the situation was above and beyond to make me loyal to vacasa. It was average ie ownus was on me to send pictures that it wasn't clean and I had to spend time proving it. On a good note the guy they sent was phenomenal and he cleaned around us while we were there. I did get a cleaning credit but I do feel like a bit more should have been done given severity of the miss.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Claudia m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mountain home in Camp Campbell
Home itself was great and fit our family well. Just some communication issues and property not being as ready as we expected, i.e. no water turned on, dust covering patio, chairs and furniture that we had to clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

Great cabin
The cabin was clean and cozy and kid friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Raju D.

Perfect home for family vacation
We had a very good time with this rental house. Its a perfect home for a family getaway at Arnold. The cabin is nicely located near to Bear Valley, Ski Resorts, Big trees and more. Our kids really enjoyed the vacation time here and too had a great time. Janelle was really helpful and always there whenever we had any questions. The checkin and checkout was really smooth and would love to stay again here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Very nice!
I think the pictures do not do the house justice and we were pleasantly surprised with how nice the house was. It was clean and had what we needed. The only slight complaint was there were only two rolls of toilet paper in the house when we arrived, so we needed to go purchase more right away. We would stay in this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Jessica R.

Property was nice and location was great
Kitchen had some cookware and appliances that were not clean. Overall cabin was clean. We had to sweep off deck to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., Gold River CA

Great trip to Camp Connell
This cabin was great for our family of 6. Parking was a little challenging so we stayed on the street. The cabin had everything you could need and Barry Ward (Janelle) was great too. We fully enjoyed skiing at Bear Valley and the family that stayed behind enjoyed the neighborhood. Dogwood in Arnold was great for dinner too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

Everything was great! We had a blast!
My family enjoyed the cabin over Christmas weekend! The view from all of the windows was breathtaking! It exceeded our expectations and would rent it again. We had a few changes to our reservation the week before and Barry Ward Realty was super efficient with the responses and during our stay, we needed to contact them and they were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

8/10 Good

Sara G., San Rafael, CA

Cozy, delightful, well equipped cabin.
We really enjoyed our stay at Sherwood Bear Cabin. We had two families in the house, which totaled 4 adults, 2 4-year olds and 1 under 2. There was plenty of room for all and of course the kids loved having the bunk bed to sleep in. Kitchen is well equipped both in cooking supplies and condiments. And, although we didn't get to take full advantage of it, we enjoyed browsing the immense video library. The cabin is about a 15 minute drive to Bear Valley Ski Slopes and even closer to the road side sledding. We were given a packet of information that was helpful in finding those places and more. Plus a great check list for checking in and out of the cabin. We hope to be back again next winter. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nidia M.

We love it super comfortable
It was a nice private cabin space for everything the kids loved it would definitely book this again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

8/10 Good

Sean H.

Great cabin, great time.
Cozy, clean, private well-appointed cabin has everything a family needs. A perfect size for us and our three boys (it would be a bit small for too many more). Also, it is relatively private and there is plenty of space outside to play in the snow. Had a great time and would visit this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016