Ratings based on 9 Guest Reviews
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by A traveller
2 families and dog
Posted Jun. 17, 2024 on HomeAwayWe really enjoyed our stay and the place was perfect for us. Our family took over the downstairs and our friends took the middle floor. The dog was comfortable on the enclosed porch and could also come out to what looked like a small dog run off the downstairs. The loft was fun for all, with the pool table and foosball. Kitchen and dining table was comfortable and had all the basics. There were even some ziplock bags that came in handy.
That said, there were a few little things that were not A+ (but we didn’t seek that), like a number of clocks were showing different times in the house, and a couple of things were broken in the downstairs bathroom.
Also, maybe I didn’t read very carefully that in order to use the swimming pool and all the other things the club had to offer, we had to pay 20$/person. Since we only planned to splash for an hour and we were a group of 10 people, we decided it was not worth it for us. We ended up going to White Pines Lake and splashing for free. Got to see a bald eagle catch some fish right in front of us. It was pretty cool. Next time we will have more experience and can plan to spend a day at the club, which looked pretty fun and had a lot to offer.
Overall it was a great stay and we are very grateful to Jono for offering the house to us.
Thank you!
by A traveller
Fun cabin in the woods
Posted Sep. 7, 2023 on HomeAwayWhat a great cabin! Plenty of room for two families with teenage kids. Great cabin for a dog since the deck is fenced in with gates. Beds were comfy and since the weather was kind of cold we took advantage of the amazing wood burning stove. It was so cozy. We loved the pool table and ping pong table. Jono was an amazing host and very responsive! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
by A traveller
Wonderful Arnold retreat!
Posted Feb. 6, 2023 on HomeAwayAmple sleeping areas. We all enjoyed the loft game room and the overall local was wonderful! Our dog was allowed to join in our trip and we are grateful that this property is pet friendly!
by A traveller from Los Angeles area
Wonderful place for a group
Posted Jan. 5, 2023 on HomeAwaySpacious and comfortable, this house accommodates a large group of friends. There's a huge loft with a pool table and games, table tennis and darts downstairs, a big couch, big table, good kitchen. The location is pleasant and quiet (not walking distance to the store, but easy to get to), conveniently close to the Big Trees Park, and between Bear Valley (cross country skiing) and Murphys/Angels Camp, so we could enjoy visiting those even when it rained for three days straight. The host responds to questions very promptly.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jan. 9, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thanks for teh great review, Vitaly. We are so happy that you enjoyed your trip and stay at Blue Lake Chalet. We hope you come to visit again! Jono & Keri
by A traveller
Amazing location, dog-friendly, fun house
Posted Dec. 26, 2022 on HomeAwayFirst time to Arnold, and we loved it! It's in a very quiet neighborhood where it's easy to walk the dogs. We took them snow-shoeing in the super-deep snow in Bear Valley, but enjoyed not having to deal with slick roads in Arnold itself. There were some surprisingly good restaurants nearby, and we also enjoyed cooking in the well-designed kitchen. Everything we needed was there.
The one surprise (and we've been in touch with the owners about this) is that I did not expect to need the wood-burning stove to adequately heat the house. Somehow I was under the impression that it was there for charm, but that the house would be well-heated otherwise. That was not the case, but we quickly got in the groove with the wood-burning stove and ended up enjoying it. Just a word to the wise that -- in winter -- you'll need to start your morning by building a fire. Once it got going, however, we were quite toasty and warm.
Comment from Hotel Management
Dec. 28, 2022 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
I am so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time visiting Arnold and getting to play in the snow. And I am glad that you were able to get in the groove making fires in the wood stove. When the cabins in this area were built, they were not equipped with forced air heating that might be the norm elsewhere. There are baseboard heaters in all of the bedrooms, and the main living area is heated with the wood stove. We will be sure to update the description so this is abundantly clear. We hope you choose to visit again!
by A traveller
Thanksgiving weekend
Posted Nov. 28, 2022 on HomeAwayWe had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the Chalet with our family of 6 adults, 4 children (1 under 2), and 2 dogs. A large dining table allowed us to all sit together for meals. The kitchen was very well supplied, and the wood stove kept us all warm and cozy. The children loved the upstairs loft with pool table, foosball, and games; and the downstairs ping pong table, dart board, and 2nd TV. There is also a dog run under the house. This home is just up the hill from Hwy. 4 and close to lots of activities.
We highly recommend this home for families - it was perfect for us!
by A traveller
Great relaxing girls weekend.
Posted Oct. 18, 2022 on HomeAwayPlenty of space and didn't need to leave to have fun. Only thing missing was a pair of scissors;)
by A traveller
Perfect for a family gathering
Posted Jul. 5, 2022 on HomeAwayWe absolutely loved staying at this cabin! We are an extended family of six and the cabin was extremely spacious with enough room for everyone. The kids loved the game room in the loft and it was the perfect layout for a family gathering. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the amenities and more. The neighborhood was quiet and very family friendly with only a short drive to the Blue Lake Springs area and Fly in Acres Lake. The owner was very helpful and responsive and we felt right at the home. We will definitely be coming back!
by A traveller
Relaxing Low Key Get Away
Posted Apr. 14, 2022 on HomeAwayWe came up for a mid week getaway with our kids and found the perfect place to settle in and be together. Plenty of space for lounging, playing games and cooking. Lots to do with nearby parks, lakes, wine tasting, Big Trees and even a fun mini golf excursion in Murphy’s. Looking forward to staying here again and exploring more of what the area has to offer.
Comment from Hotel Management
May 22, 2022 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Very happy to host you and your Family, Keri. Thanks for leaving the place clean and tidy. I am glad you guys had such a great time and that the Chalet exceeded your expectations! Hope you come again!
Jono
