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The Sugar Pine Chalet

Vacation home near Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Arnold

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Arnold

In Arnold .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Calaveras Big Trees State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Arnold Rim Trail with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • White Pines Lake - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪cuddy cabin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬12 min drive

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.

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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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sugar Pine Chalet to the airport?

This vacation home is 116.7 mi (158-min drive) away from the Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sugar Pine Chalet on Jun 22, 2026 start from CA $216, 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.

Does The Sugar Pine Chalet have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Sugar Pine Chalet offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sugar Pine Chalet?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sugar Pine Chalet?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Sugar Pine Chalet have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Sugar Pine Chalet have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sugar Pine Chalet to downtown Arnold?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Dorrington.

The Sugar Pine Chalet Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a magical little cabin! My husband and 5-yr old daughter loved staying at the Sugar Pine Chalet. Appreciate the cleanliness of the space and creativity/care put into the decor. Kind and responsive hosts. We are so grateful for the fond memories made. The morning light through the quiet snowy trees was everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, comfortable beds. Quiet beautiful forest surroundings. pet friendly with a fenced in yard. Had a great stay would recommend to anyone..
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great! Everything was as described in listing. Host was really easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sugar pine challet is in the perfect location for easy ski trips to Bear Valley, Big trees, and hiking. There is an enchanting fire circle area with bistro lights. The general store is super close for anything you may have forgotten. The fenced yard is perfect for allowing your fur baby some freedom to run out energy. The size is perfect for 6 people, and clean and comfortable!! We enjoyed our stay so much I'm already checking my calendar for when we can go back!
Enchanting fire pit area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is great, very comfortable and cozy. An added plus was being able to bring our pup and the fenced area for him to be safe in. A lot to do in the surrounding area. Only ping I would give is if you want to use the wood stove or fire pit bring your own wood as there was none at the house. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it’s a great place. Decorated well, nice furnishings. Bathrooms were very clean, as was the kitchen. Pet friendly, loved the fenced in yard and deck so we did not have to worry about our dog getting out. The beds were clean and comfortable but small. Would have liked a queen or bigger in the master lofted room because it was so spacious. Kitchen was well stocked, but an electric kettle for hot water would have been a huge plus. To make tea or French press coffee we had to use the small stove kettle and it wasn’t great. Loved the wood burning stove - really helped create the cozy atmosphere. The main heating in the house was a little confusing to use but we managed to get it working. I wish there had been more overhead lighting, especially in the kitchen. But the bedrooms as well weren’t well lit and even in the day time we needed to have lights on.The neighborhood is very quiet but easy to get to. It is a solid 15 minutes from Arnold and 30 from Murphy’s. It was nice to feel like you are in the woods but you can still see neighbors so it felt safe. The host was super responsive to messages which was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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