*BLUEBIRD RIDGE* POOL TBL, HUGE DECK, KID FRIENDLY

Entire chalet in Arnold, California

  1. 12 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Hosted by Nolan And Kate
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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*GORGEOUS 2,600 sq ft custom 3 level CHALET IN BLUE LAKE SPRINGS*
*BRIGHT, OPEN floor plan, 21' vaulted ceilings, FOREST VIEWS; AC/HEAT*
*LARGE DECK 1,000+ sq ft w/ BBQ, 2 fire pits & comfortable seating*
*Full-stocked CHEF'S KITCHEN*
*ROMANTIC MASTER SUITE w/ gas fireplace
*KID & BABY FRIENDLY cribs, baby gates, toys
*Rec room w/ POOL TABLE, GAMES, 70" SMART TVs
*QUIET WALKABLE neighborhood,
*5 mins to HIKING TRAILS
*Access to PRIVATE LAKE, POOL, REC CENTER

The space
(Please note: Minimum age of 25 to book cabin as primary renter)

**HIGH SPEED WIFI with BOOSTER** Working space - desk w/ monitor (hook up with HDMI cable).

**WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR for occasional power outages.

**PET FRIENDLY for a well-behaved dog (pet fee of $150 applies).

**STUNNING TRI-LEVEL CHALET IN THE WOODS:
- Welcome home to Bluebird Ridge, with soaring 21ft knotty pine ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, tons of natural light (including the morning sunrise).
- Quiet, walkable neighborhood; walk to hiking trail
- 1 mile to Blue Lake Springs lake / rec center / restaurant.

**PLENTY OF SPACE FOR EVERYONE TO UNWIND w/ three large bedrooms and 2,600+ sq ft of living space:
- Relax in the great room in front of the gas fire place on a new cozy sectional couch with views of the trees from every window.
- 70" Smart TVs, board games, puzzles, yoga mat
- Rec room downstairs with pool table, 70" TV, giant connect four wall game

- 3 bedrooms + upstairs loft and 3.5 bathrooms:
- Primary bedroom with King Bed
- Upstairs bedroom #1 with Queen Bed & standard crib
- Upstairs bedroom #2 with Queen Bed & twin bunk bed + additional queen and twin fold-out futons (**each bunk bed supports an adult up to ~170lbs)
- Upstairs loft with couch that folds out into a Full Bed
- Downstairs rec room with 6" Queen foam floor mattress (with full bathroom / shower).
- Two bathrooms on main floor (Primary bathroom and half bath)
- Upstairs shared bathroom / shower
- Downstairs bathroom / shower off of rec room

**SPACIOUS 1,000+ sq ft OUTDOOR DECK:
- Views of the trees and adjacent meadow. Be on the lookout for our neighborhood owl and family of deers.
- Two separate fire pit areas with comfortable seating, hammocks and swing. (Cushions stored in the winter).
- Weber Gas BBQ grill and outdoor covered dining area with seating for 10.
- Plenty of toys to keep the young ones engaged while you relax; water table in the warmer months
- Retractable baby gate to keep deck area fully enclosed

**UPSCALE, FULLY EQUIPPED CHEF'S KITCHEN:
- Gas Viking stove, new Bosch dishwasher, granite countertops, large capacity fridge & sub-zero freezer
- Standard coffee maker, Keurig, French press, grinder, crock pot, blender, hot water kettle, pots and pans of all sizes.
- Coffee beans provided
- Family style round dining table with seating for 10; seating for 6 around the kitchen bar
- New washer & dryer for use during your stay.

**ROMANTIC MASTER KING SUITE w/ gas fire place:
- New king mattress w/ latex topper and luxurious bamboo sheets
- Smart TV, reading nook, black out blinds (sleep in, you're on vacation!)
- Walk-in master shower with 6+ shower heads (way more than you need!)

**KID & BABY FRIENDLY:
- Full size crib and pack n' play
- Black out blinds in every bedroom
- High chair, kid's dishes and silverware
- Kid's table, books, toys, games, water table
- Retractable baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs
- Mesh safety grate for great room fireplace
- Door latch on pantry door & door to downstairs rec room

**CENTRALLY LOCATED with tons of THINGS TO DO:
- Relax at the cabin or pick your adventure!
- 1 mile to Blue Lake Springs rec center, lake, restaurant @ Snowflake Lodge
- 5 min drive to Arnold Rim Trail head for great hikes
- 30 min drive to Bear Valley ski resort, Lake Alpine, snow parks, snowmobiling
- 15 min drive to downtown Murphy's for wine tasting, olive oil tasting, restaurants, nightlife, etc.
- 15 min drive to Historic Calaveras Big Trees State Park with one of our favorite walks amongst the Giant Sequoias
- 5 min drive to local distillery in Arnold (Hinterhaus); call ahead for a tasting
- Visit local gold mining attractions, Mercer Caverns or a local fave: Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

**BLUE LAKE SPRINGS COMMUNITY IS PERFECT FOR FAMILIES!
Most amenities are open May-Sept and the Rec Center at Snowflake Lodge is open Memorial Day to Labor Day (guest fees apply).

You will have access to:
- 2 Lakes with sand beaches and a Pool
- Snack shack
- Basketball and Bocce
- Cornhole and Horseshoes
- Sand volleyball court
- Tennis and Ping Pong
- Shuffleboard
- Exercise room
- Restaurant Fri/Sat nights

To use the facilities you must bring the guest card (available starting Memorial Day) and pay the fees at the counter when you go in.

The fee to use the facilities at BLUE LAKE SPRINGS is:
- $100 per 6 people per day or $300 per week.
- Another option is $20 per individual person per day.

FLY-IN LAKE- *If you pay the BLS fees they entitle you to use Fly-In lake as well. If you want to use FLY-IN LAKE ONLY the fee is:
- $30 per 6 people per day or $210 for the week
- Another option is $5 per person per day

Guest access
Bluebird Ridge guests have access to the entire 2800 sq ft house (not including the garage and two closets) through a keyless entry system.

Other things to note
**Primary renter minimum age is 25 in order to rent the cabin**
**Maximum occupancy of 12 persons. On occasion we will make exceptions for additional guests with pre-authorization at an additional cost of $20/guest per night.

~ No parties in any shape or form. Neighbors are VERY strict on this.
~ Quiet hours from 9am - 10pm according to HOA neighborhood rules.
~ No loud music to be played outside at any time.
~ Maximum of one dog. Please message us for exceptions. Pet fee of $150 applies.
~The cabin is a smoke-free/vape free property
~ Strictly NO wood burning fires allowed
~ One flight of stairs is required for entrance into the cabin (see photos).
~ Parking Notes: There is parking up to 6 vehicles in the drive-way + under the car port. There is no access to the garage for parking.
~ Sheets and towels are included.
~ AT&T cell phone reception is poor in this area, although Verizon does have service.
~ If you are arriving in winter, please remember to carry tire chains (even if you have 4WD) and be prepared to put them on if weather conditions require.
~ Drive-way has a moderate incline (see photos).

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Private beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 129 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Arnold, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Quiet and very walkable neighborhood.

Meet your host

Superhost
129 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Speaks English
My twin brother and I had a dream of one day owning a family cabin together. We are excited to share that dream with you. We represent two families living in the greater East Bay. We love our time up in the mountains -- the stillness, the quiet, the beauty. Bluebird Ridge is named after our sister-in-law, Lauren, and her love of bluebirds. It's a special place for our family, and we hope you love it too!

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Co-hosts

  • Lafe
  • Nolan
  • Adriana

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm