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Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails!

You'll feel a palpable sense of peace and privacy at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Bear Valley vacation rental! Accessible only by snowmobile in the wintertime, this cabin will feel more like your very own, secret ski chalet. When you're not cozied up beside the wood-burning fireplace, spend days on nearby cross-country trails or shredding the slopes at the resort 5 miles away. Alpine Lakes, Hiking Trails, and Mountain Biking make this a great year-round getaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Alpine County STR License 2023-278

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds

Towering pine trees surround Bear Valley Village, home to your 1,300-square-foot cabin. If you’re visiting in the wintertime, strap on the snowshoes and skis, or opt for the available snowmobile service to access this secluded, snowy abode!

Warm up after a day on the slopes by tossing a log into the wood-burning fireplace! The chef in your crew will have no problem whipping up an après-ski snack in the fully equipped kitchen, which you can enjoy with a movie on the flat-screen TV in the open-concept living space.

Summertime guests can fire up the charcoal grill for some late-night burgers and beers beneath a blanket of stars! Don't forget to throw a load into the in-unit laundry machines so you can grab your ski gear and hit the mountain first thing in the morning!

-- THE LOCATION --

This secluded mountain retreat resides just a short Quarter-mile walk from the heart of Bear Valley Village, where you'll find a general store, lodge, snowmobile rentals, and world-class trails for cross-country skiing!

Cruise along snowmobile trails leading right up to your door, or head over to Skyline Bear Valley Mountain Resort for some adrenaline-pumping downhill skiing only 5 miles away.

Summertime visitors will enjoy easy access to an abundance of Alpine County's outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, bouldering, and more!

Locals recommend half-day hikes such as Bloods Ridge and Inspiration Point, which are only a few minutes' drive away! Make the 4-mile trek to Lake Alpine for a leisurely day of kayaking or boating on a rented watercraft.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please advise that in the Winter, Bear Valley cabins are closed to cars, (walk, ski and snowmobile access only). Snowmobile transportation service can be arranged for a fee by contacting Don Hicks 209.753.6171. The property is accessible via a 20-minute hike if you choose to opt out of the service
- NOTE: The community pool at the lodge is available to guests for a fee of $10/day, during summer months only
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

Bear Valley Ski To Xc Trails
Bear Valley Cabin Ski to XC Trails!
New! Bear Valley Cabin Ski to XC Trails!
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Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to XC Trails! Arnold
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About the area

Map
Bear Valley, California

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Alpine - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Whale Rock - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 31 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Alpine Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Creekside Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Barrel Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails! located?

Conveniently located near to the ski slopes, this cabin in Arnold is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanislaus National Forest, Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski. Lake Alpine and Balancing Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to Cross Country Trails! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Getaway
Great cabin in an awesome region. Perfect location with easy access to trails and lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharlane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin
The cabin was nice a bright with everything we needed for a comfy stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kârem G. P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Wonderland
Booking this cabin was easy. The cabin was perfect in size, location, very well maintained and well equipt with everything you need for a winter getaway! Kids and adults had fun playing in the snow and building a snowman with the snow right outside the cabin, or just enjoying the amenities, wifi, cable, boardgames, etc. Plus the general store is nearby for any extra needs of food/snacks/ and winter gear. Would highly recommend and can't wait to spend another winter vacation here as well as a summer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility
Easy to find. Well kept. Housekeeping did a nice job with presentation. Towels,soaps etc. Great cabin,very comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Lincoln, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fishing Getaway
Quaint 70s-style cabin in very nice surroundings. Even though the property was a bit dated it was very clean and had all the accommodations needed for a pleasant stay. We used it for our annual “guys fishing trip” and it was great. The fishing at Lake Alpine was a blast and easy to get to from here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin
Great few days in the Summer. Great interior and decks, nothing amiss. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Stay
Great little cabin. Had a good snow storm about 18 inches. Only downfall cabin is all electric and power went out about12 hour. Wood stove needed chimney cleaned so we couldn’t use. Had a cold night. Overall great little cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cabin
Stayed in this cabin for a long weekend with friends. Great place. Close to mountain biking and lake fun. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

George E., Sonoma, California

For hardy souls.
The cabin and amenities were fine. There was an odd smell in the kitchen. Maybe the head of garlic that had been left behind? The fridge contained many already opened food items. We didn’t use any of these and didn’t leave any. The three local restaurants are not reliably open, so be sure to have enough food in the cabin. In the winter it’s a long uphill walk to the cabin at 7100 feet altitude through snow and ice. Plan on using one of the local informal snow mobilers to get your belongings up and back. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey cabin in the woods
This cabin was just our speed- great for families with kids for a weekend getaway at the end of summer. It leans more towards the "vintage" feel, but it was certainly clean and comfy. We'd be happy to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

sally e.

Liked: Cleanliness
well equipped, nice place for a family with older kids or small group
We came for a long summer weekend at nearly Lake Alpine, and planned to use it as a home base for outdoor adventures. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The cabin is located in the residential neighborhood of Bear Valley, on a sloping lot about 5 min drive from the main road. Easy to find (though there is no way I would attempt to walk here in the wintertime, it's uphill the whole time). The cabin comes with all the essentials, and has a feeling of being well-loved and used by the owners, because we found items like ziploc bags, cleaning supplies and seasonings as well as board games without pieces missing. 4 beach towels were provided. There were even camping chairs which came in handy sitting by the lake. Linens were nice and towels were fluffy. Wifi worked fine. Kitchen knives could definitely use an upgrade. (If you plan to cook a lot and care about that, bring your own.) There was a charcoal type bbq with a very basic plastic table on the outside deck, which we didn't use. The deck is big enough to sleep on but we skipped that because the nearby wildfires made the air smoky. the carpeting could use replacing, my daughter who is allergic to dust had trouble with that. The whole place could use a thorough dusting on the less often touched surfaces, but overall the place made a clean impression, bathroom and kitchen were very clean. Because it was hot during the day, the upstairs kids loft got quite hot at night, even though we had the windows open and fans running - not a ton of cross ventilation. Downstairs was better but if you're the type of person who needs to sleep with AC on, you might have trouble in the summer here. My guess is this would not be an issue in wintertime. We did enjoy the living room fireplace for making some indoor smores. Plenty of firewood and fire starting supplies. I'd say this place won't disappoint if you're looking for a home base for a family with older kids. I don't recommend it for kids under 5 - the stair railing up to the kids loft bedroom has huge gaps 3 feet apart which would not pass current building codes and the only bathroom is downstairs. Also the upstairs loft has no door, so everyone upstairs can hear what's going on in the main living space. Not a problem for a house that goes to bed at the same time. I'd come again for the convenience of having everything nicely stocked and proximity to the water fun nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is clean and well-maintained. The ski/hike in won't be for everyone, but for us it added to the experience. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020