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Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed

Lodge in Arnold with a water park

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Bar (on property)
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$197
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
  • Place, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Winterfell

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
The current price is NZ$197
avg per night

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About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this lodge. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 10 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed

Welcome to "Winterfell", our mountain cabin hide-away! Located just off a main road in Arnold, the Inn has easy access to Highway 4, and from there up to Bear Valley, or down to Murphy's. Our Inn has three guest bedrooms + bath suites that we rent out. This unit has a king bed, and a folding, roll-away single bed. We do not charge a cleaning fee, are dog friendly, and usually have only a one night minimum stay (four night maximum stay). One well-behaved dog (Pet, Comfort, or Service) is welcome, but may not be left unattended in Unit unless kenneled - we have a kennel you can use). We hope you'll feel at home in our home.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Limit=3 person; Xtra cost or stay decline if more.
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Events

No events allowed
No events or parties; Quiet time =10pm - 6am.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dog OK; NO CATS ALLOWED (Health/Safety Exemption)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside.
- Room limit is 3 persons, including children. - 1 king bed + 1 fold-up single for child/small adult. - Checkin 4-10 PM; After 10 PM by arrangement.
- "MAY" request ID. - 1 dog allowed (includes Service/Support dog). Other pets upon request. No Dog unattended in unit or unleashed. - EVs-Contact us.
- NO CATS ALLOWED (allergies)-Health/Safety Exemption. - Wildlife alert - bears, mountain lions, etc. - Quiet Time10 PM to 6 AM. - No smoking inside.

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
Note from host: No events or parties; Quiet time =10pm - 6am.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed on 2 November 2025 start from NZ$193.15, including 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.

What time is check-in at Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed located?

Situated in Arnold, this lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course, Arnold Rim Trail and Meadowmont Golf Course. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and White Pines Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla D., CT, USA

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

Winderful

Lively clean place, nice owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susan F.

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

Relaxing

Love the area and grounds . Lynn was a wonderful hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great place

Very cute place with lots of amenities. Aaron was very helpful and e made sure we could navigate out of the snowy driveway and roads. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Our hosts went above and beyond to make us confortable

We only stayed one night, but we were so impressed with our stay at Winterfell. Our hosts paid attention to little details (stocked snack shelves; chocolates) to make sure we were comfortable and our traveling four-legger enjoyed her stay too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

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

Awesome!

Lynn greeted us upon our arrival and she was fantastic !! Her beautiful baby girl dog Lupita greeted us as well! Very comfortable and had everything we would need for the weekend!!! We will be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristan J.

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

Quiet and peaceful

The owners were fantastic, friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond, we came with dogs and they had water bowl waiting for them. They supplied everything you could need, snacks and some drinks. Our only con, we could have done without our spider friends. But we would definitely recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine L.

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

Comfortable short term stay

Aaron and Lynn were very friendly and communicative. The place was overall clean, but we did notice some food remains under the couch and some strands dog hair get stuck on some of our clothes. One downside was that there wasn’t a hairdryer in the unit. Perhaps there was one before and a previous guest took it. A bit tricky to find if arriving after dark, but doable if you’re careful about looking for the markings they tell you about. It was overall a comfortable two night stay for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful. The host was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

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

A great find

The accommodation was very nice, a great value for the price. My wife and I would have loved to have stayed longer and hope to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

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

Quick catch up with friend and trip to calaveras bug trees

Nice place in the woods. Curvy road leads to the driveway. We sat out at the picnic table until the mosquitoes chased us in. Then we sat on the comfy coach and talked and talked. Had breakfast in Arnold at Bistro Espresso and walked in the redwoods. This place was perfect for a quick getaway. Heard some dog footsteps upstairs early in the morning, but nothing excessive. Host was nice and helpful. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

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

Home Away From Home

Everything about this stay was superb from the communication, to the warm in-person welcome, to the homey accommodations, provided snacks and helpful informational signage. My wife, infant, dogs and I felt right at home and nice and warm. Aaron and Lynn are incredible hosts and even brought out a child cot. We ended up using the pack and play we brought but that was still such a thoughtful and nice touch. The bed was comfy and there was plenty of blankets and comforters to use if needed. Aaron even saw us out which was sweet. Will be staying here on our way to Bear Valley in the future!p.s. Aaron is a great writer and blessed me with his debut novel ‘Out of Time’ which I actually recommend any sci-fi fans to read.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Crypto V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Worthy Of A Listing

I opted not to stay here after having such a hard time finding this place at night. The GPS lead us to a parking space in the deep woods with practically no way to communicate with the hosts. With one bar showing on our cell phone, we drove away to find a better signal and called the hosts. They were gracious and offered to drive to us and escort us. It was just too weird. If this place is that far out of range of cell service and you have to rely on the hosts that much to find it and enter it, it’s not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Loved it!

Lynn was great and the place is beautiful! Highly recommend Arnold! Want to stay longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy overnight stay

We really enjoyed our last minute overnight stay at Winterfell. Lynn was very accommodating and went out of her way to be sure we had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable. It’s a very dog friendly place for Good Boys.🐾
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

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

Everything and more!

Nice clean, comfortable unit with great bed and so many thoughtful touches! Snacks and drinks in the fridge and wonderful hospitality. Did I mention the quiet and smell of the pine forest? Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was such a perfect little get away for new years. Tucked in the woods. Such a beautiful place to stay year-round
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner was wonderful and went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theone I.

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

This was our second trip to Winterfell. Very confortable and will go again.

Your in the big trees. Plenty of room the bed is very comfortable. Plenty of snacks and drinks. Aaron is nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi V., San Lorenzo

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

restful hideaway in the trees

Great get-away from the busy Bay Area for a few days. Close to Murphy’s for shopping & restaurants. Moaning Caverns was a fun side trip. Sarafina’s was a very good restaurant in Arnold & close by. Make a reservation as they are busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Beautiful

This was such a wonderful place with a beautiful scenery. Close to Big Trees park and lakes, my 4 year old loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Modesto

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

a lovely little secret!

I hesitate to post this review as I'm afraid it will be hard to get reservations! But I have to - this little gem is absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway. My daughter and I wanted to get out of the valley and found this lovely room. The hosts have thought of absolutely everything - we brought our little dog and they had food and water dishes out for her, and bags to pick up after her. They had every kind of snack imaginable, lots of games and the most comfortable bed! I'm posting this review - but don't tell anyone!! We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meriam D., Upstate NY

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

Wonderful convenient retreat

Comfortable economy suite, great for a short getaway. A lot of attention to details like providing flashlights, citronella candle, snacks and convenience food for your arrival. Very convenient to get to Big Trees. Quiet neighborhood. Good for early risers like us, due to house acoustics you can hear foot steps upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Debra B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Awkward with little privacy

Arrived at 4 pm (earliest check in time) after plans changed from a later stated check-in time and host, in his pajamas, acted somewhat put out as he had laundry going in out unit? Found out our unit apparently housed laundry room for owner and two other rooms being rented out. Although weather turned cool before our arrival we were told by owner, contrary to the VRBO listed amenities, the A/C would NOT be set to accommodate our request if we wanted it set lower than 75 degrees (owner suggested we cancel our reservation and take the 50% penalty if we wanted the unit cooler than 75 degrees and he'd give us the other 50% if he was able to rent the unit). Both nights we stayed we loudly heard somebody walking around upstairs until the early hours of the morning and heard during the night somebody in a space next to us which we'd believed was storage and had a locked "private" door in our unit accessing such. There is no sink to wash dirty dishes, glasses or cups. There were several motion detector sensors at knee level in the unit which the owner had claimed were temperature monitors. We photographed them and confirmed they were motion detectors. After determing this it seemed like everytime we walked in the unit at night we'd hear the footsteps upstairs or noise in the space. The first morning the owner opened the garage door at 8 am and we could hear him on the other side of yet another "private" locked door in our unit and light coming in from under that door. The only "good" thing was a frig and cabinet well stocked with coffee, tea and food but closer inspection revealed more than half the "fresh" items had expired dates on them, some by months including yogurts. We did help ourselves to much of the non-expired items including most of the sweets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

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

5 stars my new getaway

I’m so glad I found this place. The owner is amazing , very sweet and had everything ready when we got there. The location was exactly what I wanted away from town and in the forest. The bed was very comfy , even the roll away was comfy. The layout is perfect and you can’t beat that price. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place. Quiet, wooded. The host had snacks available. We forgot some hot coco for the cool night, and they had some for us! Already planning another trip. Thanks for the hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022