Calaveras County is a super underrated gem just under 3 hours from San Francisco. It has Calaveras Big Trees State Park for giant sequoias, Bear Valley Ski Resort for winter sports and tons of alpine lakes for summer days in the sun.
There’s over 35 wineries to sip from, huge caverns to explore and tons of amazing small businesses to shop. And, a LOT of Arnold vacation rentals to choose from. But when visiting one of the best places in California, you deserve to stay in a really cool cabin.
That’s why you should book the Whimsy Homes Tree Castle Cabin, an incredibly unique cabin full of color, original art, wallpaper, luxury amenities and fun perks like a cedar hot tub for late nights soaking under the stars.
Oh, and it has one-of-the-kind touches like an ABBA themed bathroom (yes, like the band) and hand-painted wallpapers.
About The Whimsy Homes Cabin
A lot of Arnold cabins all sort of look the same: plaid blankets, carpeted floors and bear decor. Whimsy Homes is the exact opposite.
Guests will find a rainbow of eclectic decor, new furnishings, and new appliances like an espresso machine. There’s great restaurants in Arnold and nearby Murphys, but the cabin has a full kitchen with all the cooking gear you could need, so guests are set if they never want to leave.
The house has 2 bedrooms and a loft, sleeping up to 9 guests all on new organic Nolah mattresses. It has two bathrooms and a private back yard, so there’s a lot of space for the whole family.
This vacation home IS pet friendly and gives amenities to dogs, like treats and dog bowls. It’s also very kid friendly with a bunk bed, Gauva travel crib, safety gate, high chair and books for children.
You can find the full list of the house rental amenities here.
Next Door To Big Trees State Park
If you’re looking for cabin rentals near Big Trees, this is IT! The Whimsy Homes cabin is just 10 minutes away from the park entrance and guests are even supplied with a guest pass to enter without fees.
Big Trees is a very underrated California State Park with countless ancient giant Sequoia trees, easy-to-advance trails, a river and little swimming holes and even free snowshoeing tours and stargazing hikes.
And, with the fraction of crowds compared to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite.
It’s also near Bear Valley Ski Resort, which has over 75 trails and a great beginners / children’s hill. And down the mountain 15 minutes is historic Murphys with tons of fantastic wineries, restaurants and shops. Arnold is perfectly in the middle of all the best things to do in Calaveras.
Blue Lake Spring Access
Guests of the Whimsy Homes cabin will enjoy private HOA access to Fly-In Acres Lake and Blue Lake Springs Lake and Rec Center (with a swimming pool). They always have fun events going on in the summertime, like sock hops, movies under the stars and pool parties.
For more nearby area fun, Natural Bridges swimming hole and many other gorgeous alpine lakes are only a short drive away, perfect for kayaking, canoeing, motorboating, SUP, and fishing. Or relax at the cabin in our luxurious Nordic hot tub with views of trees, available year-round.
So, end your search for Arnold house rentals and stay at the newest cabin in Arnold. Book here on Airbnb now.
