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Squirrel's Nest-Stunning Chalet w/ Summer Pool Access!
Capacity
3 Bedrooms
3.5 Bath
Sleeps 11
About
Welcome to Squirrel's Nest! This beautifully appointed 2,100 square foot, 2 story cabin with central heat has an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths total including 2 master suites and a large loft.
The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and double ovens. The first primary suite is located on the main floor with a king bed and has private access onto the deck. This bathroom has a shower and jacuzzi tub. The second primary bedroom is upstairs, also with a king bed. This bathroom has a shower-tub combo. The third bedroom is upstairs with a queen and twin bunk bed (can sleep 4 in this room). Additionally, the loft has a queen sleeper sofa, double futon, foosball, air hockey and a mini pool table.
Charcoal BBQ available year round for guest use. (Guests should bring their own charcoal). Deck and patio overlooks the forested backyard. The living room has a gas fireplace, in addition to central heating throughout.
During the summer months, you'll have full access to Big Trees Village Recreational Center. Only minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. There's something to do year-round!
Squirrel's Nest is the perfect retreat for relaxation or to fulfill all your outdoor adventure desires.
Access Information: You will receive check-in instructions, including your access code for entry, 2-4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Please be sure to check your junk/spam email, as sometimes these instructions end up there.
Pet Policy: This cabin is not pet friendly - If a pet is brought to a non-pet friendly cabin, there will be a $1,000 fee charged to card on file.
Audio/visual cameras are on site (exterior only).
Tenant must be at least 25 years old to rent.
Communication: Property management will contact tenant by their preferred method of communication (personal email, text, etc.) to send a required rental agreement, check-in instructions, etc.
Payment (where applicable): A 2% surcharge (of the total transaction amount) will be added to your transaction charges when your credit card is charged. Upon booking, $300, plus the c/c fee, is due immediately and is charged to the credit card on file. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (if you are booking a stay that is sooner than 30 days from the booking date, the full amount is due immediately & will be charged to your card on file). We will accept payment by check for the final payment, as long as your arrival date is further out than 45 days. If you wish to pay by check, please email our office immediately to advise us NOT to charge your card on file for the final payment. Please note that if your check is not received by the 30 day mark, your credit card on file will be charged, regardless of previous arrangement. All payments are due in full 30 days prior to your arrival.
Features
Amenities
- Air Hockey
- Board Games & Puzzles
- DVD Player
- DVD Movies
- gas fireplace
- Television
- wireless internet
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Utensils
- Cookware
- Dishes, Glassware
- Granite Counter Tops
- Full Kitchen
- Baking Sheets / Pans
- Large Mixing Bowls
Location
- Near Big Trees State Park
- Dorrington
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Reviews
Leave a ReviewSquirrel’s Nest
February 2024
Elizabeth S., Atwater, CA US
Elizabeth S., Atwater, CA US
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Squirrels Nest Review
December 2023
Recent Guest, Lodi, CA US
Recent Guest, Lodi, CA US
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The cabin was very nice. It is advertised as sleeping 11, but that is a bit of a stretch. Fortunately only 7 of were able to come and it was perfect for 7. I am not sure but maybe one of the couches made out into a bed. The kitchen was modern and well equiped. It was nice to have so many bathrooms. Everything was clean except the sheets on one of the beds had not been washed and smelled of BO. But inspite of that I highly recommend it. It was very quiet and peaceful there. Very little traffic going by and it was a holiday week.
Great Getaway!
October 2023
Recent Guest, Pleasanton, CA US
Recent Guest, Pleasanton, CA US
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This was the perfect house/cabin for 3 couples; each of us had our own room and bathroom. The kitchen is big and very well equipped, and we enjoyed cooking in it. The living area is very open with a comfortable sectional and a nice conversation area with two comfy chairs in front of the cozy fireplace. There was a small visual safety issue on the stairs that could be fixed with simply placing a small area carpet on the area, 2 cleaning/maintenance issues, and only one outdated hairdryer, but after our trip, all were reported to the owners for future renters. These did NOT affect our enjoyment of this beautiful property!!! Wonderful location for walking in the neighborhood, too! We'll be back!
Nice place
July 2023
Recent Guest, San Jose, CA United States
Recent Guest, San Jose, CA United States
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Always have a nice stay at Squirrels Nest. Have stayed several years. Good location. Enjoy going to recreation and using pool facilities.
Nice place
July 2023
Lucette Z., San Jose, CA United States
Lucette Z., San Jose, CA United States
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Always have a nice stay at Squirrels Nest. Have stayed several years. Good location. Enjoy going to recreation and using pool facilities.
Great
February 2023
Recent Guest, Modesto, CA United States
Recent Guest, Modesto, CA United States
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Clean and roomy. Worked well for what we needed.
Great
February 2023
Darrrell S., Modesto, CA United States
Darrrell S., Modesto, CA United States
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Clean and roomy. Worked well for what we needed.
Our 3-Day Weekend Stay at Squirrels Nest
January 2023
Recent Guest, Fremont, CA United States
Recent Guest, Fremont, CA United States
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We enjoyed our weekend stay! We were greeted by so much snow and it continued to snow. Squirrels Nest is a perfect set up for our family! We appreciate the owners renting this out to people like us who only go 1 weekend a year to the snow as a Family. Thank you!
Our 3-Day Weekend Stay at Squirrels Nest
January 2023
Theresa H., Fremont, CA United States
Theresa H., Fremont, CA United States
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We enjoyed our weekend stay! We were greeted by so much snow and it continued to snow. Squirrels Nest is a perfect set up for our family! We appreciate the owners renting this out to people like us who only go 1 weekend a year to the snow as a Family. Thank you!
Great place
July 2022
Lucette Z., San Jose, CA United States
Lucette Z., San Jose, CA United States
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Squirrels nest cabin us very nice, have stayed there the last couple of years. Has all the amenties we like in the kitchen. Also have access to the pool.
Great place
July 2022
Recent Guest, San Jose, CA United States
Recent Guest, San Jose, CA United States
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Squirrels nest cabin us very nice, have stayed there the last couple of years. Has all the amenties we like in the kitchen. Also have access to the pool.
Our 3-Day Weekend Stay at Squirrels Nest
February 2022
Recent Guest, Fremont, CA United States
Recent Guest, Fremont, CA United States
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We had 3 couples staying here and the house was wonderful for us! The description of the house was accurate. It was clean and well-maintained. We had everything that we needed. The management provided good customer service. A couple of our people went cross-country skiing at Bear Valley. We were able to take some nice walks around the neighborhood. We have been to Snowshoe restaurant and always enjoy their beer and food. Appreciated the fireplace! It's not far from the Big Trees State Park, which we have been to and enjoyed.
Our 3-Day Weekend Stay at Squirrels Nest
February 2022
Theresa H., Fremont, CA United States
Theresa H., Fremont, CA United States
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We had 3 couples staying here and the house was wonderful for us! The description of the house was accurate. It was clean and well-maintained. We had everything that we needed. The management provided good customer service. A couple of our people went cross-country skiing at Bear Valley. We were able to take some nice walks around the neighborhood. We have been to Snowshoe restaurant and always enjoy their beer and food. Appreciated the fireplace! It's not far from the Big Trees State Park, which we have been to and enjoyed.
Winter 2021
December 2021
Aaron S., San Jose, CA United States
Aaron S., San Jose, CA United States
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Agency was great.
Definitely Recommend The Squirrel’s Nest
October 2021
Kenneth B., Pleasanton, CA United States
Kenneth B., Pleasanton, CA United States
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We spent last weekend in The Squirrel’s Nest and had the best experience.
Everything was as described, the house was clean, kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. if you will be cooking.
The house is light and bright inside with large windows and plenty of space both inside and out.
The location was perfect. We were in town for a wedding and chose this property because we have friends in the same neighborhood.
The vacation rental management staff was exceptional, great communication, very helpful and responsive from booking through checkout!
Definitely recommend The Squirrel’s Nest and Dorrington Realty/Sierra Vacation Rentals. I, personally, can’t wait to go back.
Great place
August 2021
Lucette Z., San Jose, Calif. United States
Lucette Z., San Jose, Calif. United States
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Have stayed at squirrel nest before. Great place has all the emanates that we enjoy.
Squirrels Nest
July 2021
Mary D., Rancho Mirage, CA United States
Mary D., Rancho Mirage, CA United States
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Loved the cabin location and layout. Not happy about the closet situation. The master bedroom had no closet to use. No where to hang clothes, put shoes, store luggage. I had to hang my clothes in the utility closet. I know this is the owners right but they are not taking the renters into consideration. Also the throw rugs and area rug under the couch are a nuisance. You trip on them all the time. The seat covers on the dining chairs are a joke. They come off all the time. The cleaning needs to be done more thoroughly. The carpet under the couch and behind the chest looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in awhile. The patio lights were out but the management company fixed them right away. Sheila was very nice and helpful but I think the owners need to update some things.
Summer Stay
June 2021
Lisa W., Portland, OR United States
Lisa W., Portland, OR United States
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We had a nice stay during late June. It was pretty hot out but the house cooled down well and the agency bought two fans when we asked if there would be any. The layout is really nice and the kitchen is really well equipped.
Make sure you go to Dorrington Realty for the keys. I went to Big Trees in Arnold at first because that was the original confirmation. You also have to make your own beds which might surprise people.
Good cabin for group
October 2020
Recent Guest, San jose, CA US
Recent Guest, San jose, CA US
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The rental is very much in line with the description. My family of 6 adults, 2 kids had a great time here, with plenty of space. The surroundings is beautiful with lots of trees, quiet neighborhood. The check in process was clear, convenient lockbox pick up on the road up to the cabin. The house overall was definitely clean, but given the pandemic, we did a quick walk through before unpacking and found the floors to be really dirty; with a crawling baby, that was a problem for us. Otherwise, the house was great, well equipped, and well located. The managing company was also very nice and responded well to our requests/questions.
Manager's Response
Glad you enjoyed your stay. This is a nice comfortable cabin nestled among the trees. Floors are mopped and vacuumed throughout the house prior to guest stays, pandemic or not, this is part of our cleaning service. Living in the sierras with our pine trees, cedars and dirt surrounding the property and now with the pollens falling from the trees around the house, makes the floors a never ending battle to keep dust up with walking traffic. Removing shoes upon entering the cabin is helpful.
Great place for families
January 2020
Janelle J., Oakland, Ca United States
Janelle J., Oakland, Ca United States
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Lovely house only 30 minutes to ski area.
Great vacation cabin!
July 2019
Recent Guest, San Jose, Calif. United States
Recent Guest, San Jose, Calif. United States
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This is our second year staying at the squirrel cabin and really enjoyed it. Will go back again next year. Located in a nice area. Very quiet.
Manager's Response
Thank you Lucette for returning to stay with us again this year. We look forward to your next visit with us. This is a wonderful cabin to relax and enjoy the sierras.
Great vacation cabin!
July 2019
Lucette Z., San Jose, Calif. United States
Lucette Z., San Jose, Calif. United States
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This is our second year staying at the squirrel cabin and really enjoyed it. Will go back again next year. Located in a nice area. Very quiet.
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Thank you Lucette for returning to stay with us again this year. We look forward to your next visit with us. This is a wonderful cabin to relax and enjoy the sierras.
Squirres nest is a great getaway!
July 2018
Lucette Z., San Jose, Calif. United States
Lucette Z., San Jose, Calif. United States
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This is the first time staying at squirrels nest. Beautiful accomendations. It has everything that we neded. Highly recommend.
Manager's Response
Thank-you Lucette for coming to stay as our guest again this year. This is a wonderful cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your visit with us again.
Squirres nest is a great getaway!
July 2018
Recent Guest, San Jose, Calif. United States
Recent Guest, San Jose, Calif. United States
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This is the first time staying at squirrels nest. Beautiful accomendations. It has everything that we neded. Highly recommend.
Manager's Response
Thank-you Lucette for coming to stay as our guest again this year. This is a wonderful cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your visit with us again.
Great location, beautiful home with easy access. Clean but some kitchen supplies needed washing before use.