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Arnold A-Frame

99%

· Arnold, California

1 acre hosted by Andria L.

1 lodging site

All to yourself

98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Arnold is well-located for a weekend getaway (~2.5 hours from the East Bay and ~3 hours from SF) and as a convenient base for your adventures in the Sierras. If you haven't been to Arnold and Gold Country, there is so much to explore! The cabin is on a small parcel in a quiet neighborhood, removed but close to town. We're just a 5-minute walk to the Arnold Rim Trail (with 30+ miles of hiking), 10-minute drive to Big Trees State Park, 15 minutes to the town of Murphys (great wineries, pubs and dining), 40 minutes to Bear Valley Ski Resort, 10 minutes to White Pines Lake, 45 minutes to Lake Alpine. We’re happy to recommend our favorite spots for hiking and swimming. If your trip is taking you farther afield, we’re 2 hours from Yosemite, and 2.5 hours from Lake Tahoe via the less-traveled Highway 4 in warmer months. Or you can can always just relax with a view in the cabin. Learn more about this land: Our classic 1970s A-frame cabin offers a simple space of retreat with lovely light, view of the trees and uncluttered decor. Great for couples and also solo travelers! Please note there is a 2 night minimum on weekends (if overlaps with a Fri or Sat) and a 3 night minimum for holiday weekends. We're well-located for a weekend getaway (~2.5 hours from the East Bay and ~3 hours from SF) and as a base for your adventures in the Sierras. There's lots to explore nearby with Big Trees State Park and Stanislaus National Forest within minutes, lakes, skiing, mountain towns and wine-tasting, or just relax at the cabin and take in the view. The cabin is on a small parcel in a quiet neighborhood, removed but close to town. We're a 5-minute walk to the Stanislaus National Forest/Arnold Rim Trail (we provide a custom map for nearby hikes), 10-minute drive to Big Trees State Park, 15 minutes to the town of Murphys (great wineries, pubs and dining), 40 minutes to Bear Valley Ski Resort, 10 minutes to White Pines Lake, 45 minutes to Lake Alpine and Utica and Union lakes. We’re happy to recommend our favorite spots for hiking and swimming. If your trip is taking you farther afield, we’re ~2 hours from Yosemite's Big Oak Flat entrance, and 2.5 hours from Lake Tahoe via the less-traveled Highway 4 in warmer months. We do our best here to strike a balance between simple amenities and comfort. A reminder that we are in the country, so the cabin is best suited to those who like a more rustic getaway. There is no AC, television, or microwave. We've gone without a TV and landline, but WiFi means you can stream to your own devices and make WiFi calls on your cell. We have loads of board games and puzzles. The kitchen has pots/pans/kettle, toaster, mini waffle iron, Brita pitcher, and rice cooker. For coffee drinkers, we have a coffee grinder, french press and pour over dripper. Help yourself to organic coffee and tea! The cabin is mainly heated by a gas fireplace (looks like a wood stove, but does not need wood). We recommend bringing layers and slippers in the winter while the cabin warms up. Like most cabins in the area, there is no AC, but we provide room fans. Cell reception is unreliable throughout the Sierras except for Verizon, however at the cabin, WiFi calls are available through all carriers --to make calls, enable the setting on your cell phone. The cabin comfortably fits 4 people, with 1 bedroom, a sleeping loft (no door) and 1.5 bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, and the loft has a full-size mattress and its own half bathroom. We have a flat parking pad instead of a driveway, which makes things easier in the winter months. The rental rate covers a professional cleaning fee and linens and towels! Guests will need to take their garbage and recycling with them to the local refuse center which is on the way out.

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Arnold, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Andria L.Joined in December 2016

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 9 hours

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59 ratings · 43 reviews

Sole L.recommends

April 25, 2023

Little Arnold A-frame

The a-frame is so cute and cozy! We were 4 people and fit quite comfortably. It’s the perfect mix of being out in wilderness while still being kind of close to civilization. Andria is a great host, we had an issue with one of the bathrooms and she was able to get someone there quickly. The town is quite nice, we went to some places and everyone was kind. Would def recommend!

Maeve A.recommends

February 19, 2023

Little Arnold A-frame

We loved our stay at the A-frame! It was the perfect spot for a long weekend getaway. The location is perfect for all sorts of exploring, and the cabin itself is fully stocked with everything you could need.

Jonathan H.recommends

November 28, 2022

Little Arnold A-frame

The A-Frame was very nice. It was a shame we were only there for a weekend since we could only utilize a small bit of what was available. It was really convenient having access to the Arnold Rim Trail right behind the property though.

Sarah F.recommends

September 23, 2021

Little Arnold A-frame

The Arnold A-frame was super cute and cozy. It was on a very quiet street and had a lovely deck. We used the projector on the blinds and it was a fun experience. We definitely want to come back in the winter to experience the snow from the amazing wall of windows!

Amy P.recommends

January 27, 2021

Little Arnold A-frame

Ideal setting for taking stock

What a charming place! We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay at the Arnold A-Frame. The cabin is conveniently located so that you can make a day of being right where you are or if you choose to venture up the highway you will be rewarded with more beauty and adventure. The house has everything you need and if you're like us, a welcomed confrontation with the fact that you don't need half of what you have where ever you've come from. Enjoy the energy and simplicity of this lovely place!

Christina T.recommends

December 16, 2020

Little Arnold A-frame

We loved the Little Arnold A-Frame so much that we reached out to Andria and extended our trip once we got there. She was so accommodating and helpful! Looking forward to making a return trip back someday!

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