Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold

The Dean Way Chalet - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Enjoy the spacious deck - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Large family/great room with woodburning stove. - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Remodeled kitchen - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Well-equipped, recently-remodeled kitchen - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Another view of the kitchen - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Family/great room - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Ski chalet touches - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
View from the loft - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
View from above the great room - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Downstairs rec room with pellet stove, sleeper sofa and foosball table - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Downstairs rec room with pellet stove, sleeper sofa and foosball table - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
foosball fun - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Ping pong room - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Upstairs bedroom with two twins and a twin bunk bed - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Another view of upstairs bedroom - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Two sets of bunks, perfect for the kids! - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Upstairs bedroom with two sets of twin bunk beds. - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Bedroom with king bed on the main floor - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Bedroom with queen bed on the main floor - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Loft - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Bird's eye view of Snowflake lodge recreation - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Blue Lake Springs Snowflake Lodge lake - lifeguards in summer - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Blue Lake Springs recreation facilities available to our guests. Pool and lakes. - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Pool at Snowflake Lodge - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Tennis and Lodge Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Blue Lake Springs has 4 tennis courts to enjoy - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Lodge Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Snowflake Lodge recreation - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Enjoy shuffleboard, ping pong, bocce and more at Blue Lake Springs - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Fly-In Lake, just a quick walk in the other direction - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Fly-In Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Fly-In Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Bridge at Fly-In Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Disc golf around Fly-In Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
Outdoor workout stations around Fly-In Lake - Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold
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Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family - Arnold

Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Cottage · Entire place · 2000 Sqft
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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! Book direct with the owner and save on expensive service fees imposed by Vrbo and other third-party booking platforms!

The chalet has 4 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, PLUS a full lower level with rec room, sleeper sofa, and ping pong room! You can comfortably sleep 12-13 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 (sleds are provided), you can make a fire and play games inside (puzzles, games, and firewood 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!

*As of June 2020, Blue Lake Springs recreation amenities including the two very local lakes and the pool are not available to renters. We are hoping that this changes over the course of the summer, but cannot make any guarantees. There are other wonderful lakes in the area to enjoy, such as White Pines, Utica, Spicer and Lake Alpine.

What this place offers

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IconHigh Speed Internet
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Shared spaces

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When open, access to Blue Lake Springs recreation amenities requires guest fee paid to Blue Lake Springs directly.

Reviews (50)

All4.64
VRBO4.64
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Based on 50 reviews

Kristen V.
Kristen V.
Sep 2023
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Lots of space and great for kids!
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. :)
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carlos s.
carlos s.
Aug 2023
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Exactly as advertised, perfect setting
Family enjoyed every meal in this spacious cabin, excellent patio & bbq!
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Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
Jul 2023
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Dean Way Chalet
Great cabin for family. The area offers many activities for all. I recommend the Dean Chalet.
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Response:Thanks so much for being such a great guest. I hope you and your family come back to the Dean Way Chalet another time!
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Website: VRBO
Sandy P.
Sandy P.
Jul 2023
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Great get-away
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!
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Response:We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the Dean Way Chalet! Please come back again!
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Jason S.
Jason S.
Apr 2023
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Great Getaway!
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!
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Response:I hope you and your friends come back to the Dean Way Chalet in the future! You were great guests!
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Website: VRBO
Dulce C.
Dulce C.
Mar 2023
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Snow trip
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
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Response:Thanks for staying at the Dean Way Chalet and treating the cabin so well. You and your family are welcome back any time! Try it in summer - we offer returning-guest discounts!
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Website: VRBO
Mike K.
Mike K.
Mar 2023
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Great Cabin
Great cabin and Sandy was very responsive to any questions
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Response:Thanks so much for your review. We'd love to have you and the rest of your family back at the Dean Way Chalet any time! Try it in summer -- -it's wonderful! We offer discounts to our repeat guests.
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Marisa C.
Marisa C.
Jan 2023
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Great Place
would stay here again!
Response:Thank you for being such awesome guests! We'd love to have you back any time.
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Adria F., Union City, USA
Adria F., Union City, USA
Jan 2023
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Such a good house!
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.
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Response:Happy New Year! You were wonderful guests and we appreciate how well you treated the cabin. We (and our kids) have always loved being able use the downstairs as a "kid zone" too! We'd love to host you again - please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to return!
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Bethany M.
Bethany M.
Jan 2023
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Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!
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.
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Response:It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family, and we are thrilled that you had such a great time. Thanks for taking such great care of the cabin. We look forward to welcoming you back any time!!
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Website: VRBO
Prateek M.
Prateek M.
Sep 2022
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Avoid this unit during Summer!
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.
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Response:We understand and sympathize that this guest's family was uncomfortable, but we were not terribly surprised given that they chose at the last minute to rent a mountain cabin without air conditioning despite the predictions of an extreme heat wave in California over Labor Day weekend. Though we provide fans in all the rooms, plus two ceiling fans, and we provide recommendations on how to keep the cabin cool, we have no doubt that it was very warm given the unprecedented heat wave. We responded promptly to all of the guest's emails about the weather, and even offered to reimburse him if he wished to purchase an extra fan or two during his stay. When he purchased three new fans, we promptly reimbursed for all of them. We're surprised that he said he checked out of the cabin rather than deal with the heat, because he and his family left right at his check-out date/time. Again, we sympathize with the discomfort caused by the 100+ degree temperatures outside -- most of Northern California felt the same way that weekend.
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Feb 2022
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Great home in a beautiful wood close to everything
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.
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Response:Thanks for staying at the Dean Way Chalet! Please come again! Remember we offer discounts to repeat guests.
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Nearby activities

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Suitability

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Child friendly
Children's books and toys
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No events allowed
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No smoking allowed
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No Parking
Off-street parking for up to 4 cars

Meet the Host

Sandy
Sandy
Owner
We are two families from the Bay Area who own this vacation rental together. We have owned the cabin since 2007, and we have spent every year making improvements and updating things so that our guests have great experiences. We also enjoy the cabin with our (5 total) children when it is not rented out. There is so much to do in Arnold, and our cabin makes for an easy, special getaway. The kids love the ping pong and in winter, the sledding right outside. In summer, we spend a lot of time floating on the lakes!
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Location

Woods

Directions

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These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

Policies and Rules

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Check In: 3PM - Flexible
All information about check-in and check-out will be provided, so long as final payment has been received, by approx. 10 a.m. on the morning of check-in.
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Check Out: 12PM (noon)
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No pets
Maximum occupancy: 12
House Rules
Signed personalized rental agreement with names of all guests, and copy of government photo ID, is required before any reservation is confirmed.
Refundable Damage Deposit
Security deposit will be refunded within 30 days of check-out, assuming no damage to the cabin.
Cancellation Policy
The $225 security deposit and half the rental fee is required to secure the cabin. Cancellations more than 30 days before check-in will result in a refund of 90% of the deposit. Full payment must be received at least 30 days before check-in, and is non-refundable at that time.
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All4.64
VRBO4.64
Kristen V.
Kristen V.
Website: VRBO, Sep 2023
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Lots of space and great for kids!

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. :)
carlos s.
carlos s.
Website: VRBO, Aug 2023
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Exactly as advertised, perfect setting

Family enjoyed every meal in this spacious cabin, excellent patio & bbq!
Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
Website: VRBO, Jul 2023
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Dean Way Chalet

Great cabin for family. The area offers many activities for all. I recommend the Dean Chalet.
Response from the host:
Thanks so much for being such a great guest. I hope you and your family come back to the Dean Way Chalet another time!
Sandy P.
Sandy P.
Website: VRBO, Jul 2023
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Great get-away

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!
Response from the host:
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the Dean Way Chalet! Please come back again!
Jason S.
Jason S.
Website: VRBO, Apr 2023
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Great Getaway!

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!
Response from the host:
I hope you and your friends come back to the Dean Way Chalet in the future! You were great guests!
Dulce C.
Dulce C.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2023
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Snow trip

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
Response from the host:
Thanks for staying at the Dean Way Chalet and treating the cabin so well. You and your family are welcome back any time! Try it in summer - we offer returning-guest discounts!
Mike K.
Mike K.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2023
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Great Cabin

Great cabin and Sandy was very responsive to any questions
Response from the host:
Thanks so much for your review. We'd love to have you and the rest of your family back at the Dean Way Chalet any time! Try it in summer -- -it's wonderful! We offer discounts to our repeat guests.
Marisa C.
Marisa C.
Website: VRBO, Jan 2023
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Great Place

would stay here again!
Response from the host:
Thank you for being such awesome guests! We'd love to have you back any time.
Adria F., Union City, USA
Adria F., Union City, USA
Website: VRBO, Jan 2023
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Such a good house!

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.
Response from the host:
Happy New Year! You were wonderful guests and we appreciate how well you treated the cabin. We (and our kids) have always loved being able use the downstairs as a "kid zone" too! We'd love to host you again - please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to return!
Bethany M.
Bethany M.
Website: VRBO, Jan 2023
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Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

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.
Response from the host:
It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family, and we are thrilled that you had such a great time. Thanks for taking such great care of the cabin. We look forward to welcoming you back any time!!
Prateek M.
Prateek M.
Website: VRBO, Sep 2022
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Avoid this unit during Summer!

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.
Response from the host:
We understand and sympathize that this guest's family was uncomfortable, but we were not terribly surprised given that they chose at the last minute to rent a mountain cabin without air conditioning despite the predictions of an extreme heat wave in California over Labor Day weekend. Though we provide fans in all the rooms, plus two ceiling fans, and we provide recommendations on how to keep the cabin cool, we have no doubt that it was very warm given the unprecedented heat wave. We responded promptly to all of the guest's emails about the weather, and even offered to reimburse him if he wished to purchase an extra fan or two during his stay. When he purchased three new fans, we promptly reimbursed for all of them. We're surprised that he said he checked out of the cabin rather than deal with the heat, because he and his family left right at his check-out date/time. Again, we sympathize with the discomfort caused by the 100+ degree temperatures outside -- most of Northern California felt the same way that weekend.
Verified traveler
Verified traveler
Website: VRBO, Feb 2022
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Great home in a beautiful wood close to everything

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.
Response from the host:
Thanks for staying at the Dean Way Chalet! Please come again! Remember we offer discounts to repeat guests.