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Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10135.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironstone Amphitheatre
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D

Jug Handle Hideaway

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Reconnecting with nature is easy at this rustic mountain home. Nestled in the trees, the Jug Handle Hideaway offers guests scenic views from their home base. This property has a spacious deck for enjoying the fresh air as well as a woodstove for cozy moments. You'll enjoy the feeling of being disconnected, yet close to Alpine State Highway to explore the surrounding scenery. You will also have access to several kayaks should you want to explore by water.

This vacation rental has a cabin-like interior for a relaxing environment, while also featuring a modern touch. The full kitchen is open and connected to the dining room, perfect for entertaining while whipping up favorite recipes. The open living space combines the dining area and cozy living room, featuring one of three streaming-capable smart TVs in the cabin - perfect for a family movie night at home. Retreat to the serene bedrooms each night, where you’ll find the main bedroom with an adjustable bed. There is also internet and a washer/dryer for added convenience to complete your amazing stay.

THINGS TO KNOW
Firewood is not provided; it can be purchased locally.
There is a propane furnace for the kitchen and bedrooms and an electric heater in the main bathroom.
Guests can use personal logins for streaming services.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Whale Rock and Balancing Rock. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 37 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 44 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Lake Alpine - 49 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$421, 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.

How much is parking at Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic retreat with stunning mountain views - deck, WiFi, woodstove, & W/D located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rose F.

Perfect rental

Clean, Great location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

Lovely quiet hidaway

Well stocked kitchen plenty of dishes towels etc for a full house of nine. Very quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

The Jug Handle vacation

This little house is perfect for a family of 6. Great family spot. Plenty of snow!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

FARHAD H.

Cozy cabin...

Cozy cabin, we enjoyed our short stay. Mattresses could be more comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quiet hidaway Well stocked kitchen plenty of dishes towels etc for a full house of nine. Very quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rostislav K.

Great Cabin

Exeptional accomodation
Verified

8/10 Good

Leda N.

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

Great ski week away

Cozy cabin good for 3 groups with plenty of room. But one bedroom has no heat source so management dropped off a space heater
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

luxury camping

Me, my daughter, and her friends all enjoyed staying here at the cabin, We did 2 nights and came from Stockton. The drive up wasn’t too bad and the cabin had enough beds for all of us. I recommend staying here if you want the camping experience without having to stay in tents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

Still Perfect

This is my second review. I decided to try this place last December and was totally surprised and impressed. So, we decided to try again for the 4th of July. Still fabulous. This is one of the best vacation cabins I have ever been to. Fabulous amenities, great location, you can't go wrong. We will be back again and again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

grace m.

Real cabin in the woods

This home is loaded with rustic charm, if you are looking for the real cabin in the woods feeling. Lots of comfortable seating in the living room, which we enjoyed with the wood fireplace and views. Kitchen cupboards were well stocked for basic cooking needs. Why not a 5 star: older heating system. The night we arrived was pretty cold, low 30s, and it is an older cabin. It took several hours— 18hr for it to warm to 60 degrees. You need the fireplace to warm the place up—bring lots of firewood. Unfortunately upstairs doesn’t warm up. There are plenty of blankets provided. Vacasa— had issues with check in and be sure to text, calling is indefinite hold
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Nice home, but bad vrbo service

It's a nice home in a nice location. But there was a problem with a dead battery with E-lock at the check-in. Vrbo has handled the situation really badly by refusing to help and forcing us to get to an area with cell phone coverage, when there was none near the home. Further requests to resolve the problem by accommodating our requests or providing any compensation for a failed on time check-in process were denied. I got nothing except for "we're sorry, but it's your problem, suck it up". Messages take a long time to respond, every time it's a different person, and I couldn't get to the host. Very unprofessional approach by vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

Perfect

This is going to be a long review. I don’t normally do reviews, but because I was the sole decision maker on this particular rental, I decided to do it myself. I wanted to take my wife away for her 68th birthday to somewhere in the mountains above us,(we live in Stockton). I found this place and I kinda knew where it was, but it didn’t have a review. But everything seemed good so I went with it. What a good decision. This place is fabulous. It is obviously a family cabin. The place is huge and easily sleeps 10. This is not a high-end luxury cabin, but it has a fully stocked kitchen, several TV’s, ample high end hotel quality towels, as well as being clean and well-outfitted for electronics (including Google’s Assistant). This is a rustic, homey, cozy, retreat. For what we were looking for, it was perfect. The description of this place in the AirBnB listing doesn’t do it justice. It is well better supplied then the listing indicates and the Nest thermostats work great and keep it snug. GREAT WiFi. Was able to stream all the games from NFL channel via my computer, no problem. Really nice fireplace stove, more of a fireplace. Just a really fabulous place. The look on my wife’s face when I opened the door made it all worthwhile. Easy to get to, I cannot recommend this place enough.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

YUIJUIN L.

Rooms are clean. Great cabin for family.

We enjoyed staying in the cabin and it's beene maintained very well. Kids had a lot of fun playing sled at the back of the cabin where there is good slope and some snow during our stay. Will come back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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