Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs
About this cabin rental
The Dean Way Chalet is a large and inviting cabin with three spacious levels in which you can spread out and enjoy. The chalet is set smack in the middle of the Sierras, and is surrounded by beautiful big trees all year round! The cabin is located in Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, California, and is waiting for you and your friends and family! The chalet has 4 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, PLUS a full lower level with rec room and ping pong room! You can comfortably sleep 12 bodies in beds! Bear Valley ski resort is only 25 minutes away from the cabin! In both winter and summer, it's a fabulous, family-friendly alternative to busy Tahoe resorts, and a MUCH easier drive! Outside this special cabin, in summer you are steps away from two lakes with beaches, as well as access to all the fabulous recreation that Blue Lake Springs has to offer. Tennis, basketball, swimming pools, shuffleboard, organized kids' activities, bingo nights, outdoor movies, playground, volleyball, Snowflake Lodge Restaurant, and more! Not to mention nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park and numerous golf courses. In winter there is snow all around the cabin and numerous sno-parks, cross country skiing trails, and of course, Bear Valley! Of course, you don't have to leave the chalet at all to have a wonderful vacation in the mountains. The possibilities are endless -- you can enjoy a barbeque on the spacious deck and admire the tall trees surrounding the cabin, you can play in the snow all around the cabin during winter, you can make a fire and play games inside (puzzles and games are provided too), or you can swing on the authentic chair lift swing hanging from the deck. Our guests tell us that simply hanging out at the cabin is always a highlight of their vacations! And if you must work, we now have two separate workstations (desks and desk chairs) available to make it comfortable for you.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Arnold, CA
Cabin in Arnold, CA
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(53 Reviews)
4.0
Highly recommend the property to a big group wanting to stay together. Beds were comfortable.
Make sure to read the listing bc you need to bring your own towels and sheets. Fortunately, our friends were coming up after us and were able to bring them for us as well.
Cleaning could have been a little more thorough as some of the dishes had food stuck on them and there were a lot of cobwebs on the lights. That is probably the only place I could knock this property bc otherwise it was a great place to stay. :)
5.0
Family enjoyed every meal in this spacious cabin, excellent patio & bbq!
5.0
Great cabin for family. The area offers many activities for all. I recommend the Dean Chalet.
5.0
Great location, close to do many activities. Tons of sleeping, seating and space. Kitchen and bbq great . 4 adults and 6 teenagers, we had a blast!
5.0
Sandy hosts a great property: spacious, clean, and perfect for our group. She also was great to communicate with, and forward with all the information we may need for a good stay. Recommend!
5.0
We had lots of FUN there was a lot of snow we went to go see the big trees we had a beautiful experience there .We also went down to the snow park we all enjoy our self in this cabinn
5.0
Great cabin and Sandy was very responsive to any questions
5.0
would stay here again!
5.0
We stayed here for Christmas with our family. And had an absolutely WONDERFUL time. The cabin was spacious and very clean. Lots of beds and two large game rooms for kids to play in downstairs. Overall just fantastic experience. Sandy helped us out and was so very good to work with us to accommodate our large family. We enjoyed the cabin IMMENSELY. It exceeded our expectations!! We definitely plan to book again! 100% recommend to anyone.
5.0
This house was amazing! There were lots of sleeping options which was good for our 2 families of 4. The kids were able to watch movies and play games in the downstairs game room while adults can be upstairs. The scenery was beautiful and was very peaceful in the morning. The layout was great and we loved the open concept.
1.0
Cons:
Unbearable heat inside the unit. Fans provided were of no use ( either broken with safety hazard or good for one person just like personal usb fan). Temp inside the unit was 86 F at 1 AM. We travelled withs mall children and spending night was miserable.
BBQ grill was all dirty and greasy
Its old house and you may expect things that way
Host charged for garbage disposal despite we securely close the lid for outside enclosure and excess trash was also securely kept in kitchen to avoid encounter with animals.
Host should mention about the heat wave and that the house is not equipped to host people in this heat wave but there was no communication.
Pros:
Location was alright with greenery.
After sending several emails, we decided to checkout as it was so bad, host asked us to buy more fans for second night. We had to spend our vacation to go to store and buy fans for them.
5.0
The cabin has all the necessities, is in a very convenient location close to everything. Only 28 minutes from bear valley and even closer to some snow parks.
5.0
Had a great time here! Property was easy to access and there was lots of space for our party of eight. The co-owner was very prompt and helpful with regard to communication.
5.0
There is a sharp piece on the frame on the king size bed. received several scratches.
the deck was covered with pine needles
A nice house with plenty of room for our dinner
4.0
We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for two families and our teens enjoyed the downstairs rooms. It was very hot when we visited, so we appreciated the fans they provided.
4.0
It was overall good. Would recommend some more fans as it was super warm and the kids weren’t able to sleep upstairs.
2.0
Not suitable for families; deck is falling apart and dangerous; carpet didn’t seem clean; sink was leaking from behind and dripping out onto the floor. Silly things like there wasn’t enough toilet paper, paper towels or hand soap. No towels or sheets, etc.
5.0
We had a lovely stay here with three families. Our children had so much fun in the dowstairs play rooms, and the adults were able to comfortably relax on the deck and all eat together. It's a perfect house for this kind of getaway. We come to Arnold every year and Blue Lake Springs is just the best! ***Remember to bring your own sheets and towels though! We missed this in the fine print of the rental agreement and had to scramble to buy and borrow sheets when we arrived.***
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It’s clean, has a nice kitchen, and tons of beds! The kids loved the game rooms. Property does not provide any toys, snow shovels, towels or sheets. Would have been nice if they had plastic deck chairs, sleds, and salt and pepper.
Check out the big trees state park up the road, and Murphy’s down the hill. We were disappointed with the Mexican restaurant and stores in Arnold.
Great cabin, in the summer or for skiers!
4.0
House was great. Lots of space and beds. Awesome time playing ping pong and foosball. Deer walked through property. Owner was super responsive and fast at responding. Only thing is the sap on the deck this time of year is really bad. Bring shoes that you don't mind getting sap all over the bottom. Overall good trip!!!
4.0
Overall a great cabin with plenty of room for large groups / multiple families. We really enjoyed our stay. My one "complaint" would be that the guest pass for the pool and lake doesn't actually get you in - you have to pay to enter which was a little pricey. $15 per person per day over the age of 2. Also, the cabin is not walking distance to these (well not walking distance with young children). Other than that, the cabin itself was great.
5.0
We have always loved staying at this lovely property. There is so much room for everyone (kids and adults) to have their own individual areas to enjoy their stay. We have always had a great time.
5.0
There was plenty of room for the 12 of us. The perfect place for our entire family to gather for a few days.
We loved being able to spend a day at the lake and pool, enjoying a picnic lunch and playing basketball in the courts there. It was convenient that we were close enough to the cabin if we needed to run back for whatever reason, which is handy with toddlers.
Overall, we had a really fun, relaxing time and would love to return again barring our family doesn't grow any between now and then.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Arnold?
The average price for a rental in Arnold is £154 per night. This rental is £69 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs. Enjoy the water!
Is Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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