Lakemont Cottage: The perfect cabin to relax and warm-up after a long day of skiing or hiking. Only a 5 minute walk to the private Lakemont Pines Lake. The cabin is less than 200 feet to the base of the Stanislaus National Forest, and the newly established ART (Arnold Rim Trail), with over 20 miles of excellent hiking and exploring. The private Lakemont Pines Lake is OPEN, has a sandy beach area, lifeguard, kayaks, playground, pedal boats, horseshoes, and events in summer for children. You can bring your own kayaks or SUP's, borrow them from "The Stuff Shed" at the lake, during the summers, or rent them at the SNAC Store in Arnold, which is a short 1/2 mile away. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1000 sq. ft. - Charming, clean, light and peaceful. Cabin is newly furnished with a Zen-like feel. Located on a beautiful, wooded lot in the much desired Lakemont Pines area of Arnold. This is an excellent location for hiking, snowshoeing and relaxing in nature. Cabin has 2 bedrooms with queen beds (one bedroom has a queen bed with a twin bed in the loft area), as well as a sofa an a double futon in living room. Cabin includes WIFI, cable TV, DVD player, stereo, ROKU, and all kitchen amenities. There are plenty of games and puzzles for fun and relaxation. Due to COVID, we are asking guests to bring your own towels (Everything else is provided!). The cabin is THOROUGHLY sanitized before each guest checks in. Cabin has 2 decks overlooking our private wooded lot, complete with patio furniture and a gas BBQ. There is a parklike setting in the rear of the cabin, where there is a table, chairs and umbrella, as well as two adironadack chairs by the stream Cabin is equipped with a wall furnace and a wood burning stove, surrounded by a river rock hearth. We supply the wood ... FREE!! Arnold is located in Calaveras County in the beautiful Sierra Foothills between historic Murphy's town and Bear Valley. It's an easy drive and only 2.5 hours from the Bay Area. Your well behaved dog is welcome. If you are bringing more than one dog (there is a 95./fee for first dog), there is an additional $75. charge for the second dog. There is a maximum of two dogs. We ask each guest if they are bringing dog(s). If we discover a dog(s) has been at the cabin, without our knowledge, and payment, we will deduct 400. from your deposit. PLEASE, NO SMOKING. Maximum 4-5 guests. Five guests at the discretion of the owner. Lakes, rivers, hiking, golf, wineries and more! Arnold is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest, Big Tees State Park, the Gold country of Sonora, numerous lakes and rivers, 12 wineries, 3 golf courses, Mercer Caverns and much more. The neighboring communities of Murphys, Hathaway Pines, Avery, Forest Meadows, Angels Camp, Camp Connell, Dorrington and Bear Valley comprise the Ebbett's Pass corridor. At 3,000 to 5,000 feet elevation range, we experience the beauty of four distinct seasons. Wine tasting with award winning wineries, such as Stevenot Vineyards, Chatom Winery, Black Sheep Vitners, Indian Rock Vineyards, Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, and Milliaire Winery, and many more!! Ski/Snowboard at the Sierra's 'best kept secret, Bear Valley Ski Area for downhill, cross country skiing and snowmobiling available as well .... SO MUCH FUN!! Fishing galore in one of the many lakes, streams and rivers including the Stanislaus River, Mokelumne River, Bear Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, New Melones Lake, Alpine Lake, Mosquito Lake, Union & Utica Reservoirs, New Spicer Reservoir and many others. Hiking, camping & backpacking through the scenic and vast Stanislaus wilderness area. Boating and water sports at one of many lakes including New Melones, Don Pedro, Hogan, Tulloch, Comanche & more. Other recreation includes River Rafting - Tennis - Racquetball - Swimming - Mountain Biking - Caving at Moaning Caverns, Mercer Caverns or Cave City. Keywords: House