*INCREDIBLE VIEWS from this upscale, BIG 3 story chalet in BLUE LAKE SPRINGS* WALK 1/2 mile to Blue Lake Springs private pool, lake, tennis, pickle ball, beach, restaurant and more* Private HOT TUB w/ views* Big RECREATION ROOM w/ Pool table, Ping pong, Air hockey, Darts, 3 Arcades, Gas Fireplace, TV, Foosball* Whole house generator means no more power outages* AC *HUGE 70" TVs *30 min. to Bear Valley Skiing,10 min. to Big Trees* Dog OK! *BOOK 3 NIGHTS, GET 4TH FREE IN OCT. MSG ME FOR DEAL! You simply can't beat these amenities and this deal! Sleeps up to 3 FAMILIES! *3 STORIES, let kids live it up in the Rec room while adults relax upstairs! *Upscale bedding, beds, furniture, appliances, bathrooms, TV's. *Dining table seats 12 with 4 more seats at your kitchen peninsula. *Your family room has a 70" TV, kitchen and dining room are open floor plan. *You have two decks to enjoy a sunrise or sunset with coffee or your favorite drink. *3 coffee makers, a Keurig, french press and a standard coffee pot. High-end amenities all around. * gas range, * 2 refrigerators, * upscale cookware and cutlery, * dishwasher, * kitchen-aid mixer for your baking fun, *laundry room for your convenience. *There is a work station in the master bedroom with a huge desk for those who have to take care of a little business. *This is a kid friendly space with 2 pack and plays, 2 high chairs, baby monitor, baby gates, extra crib mattresses, baby bath tub and an extra baby fence to use if you need it. We have set this up as our second home to enjoy with our kids, large extended family and wonderful friends, we plan on being comfortable and making wonderful memories, and hope you will too! There is so much to do that you never need to get in a car and go anywhere between the recreation and amenities at the chalet as well as at the clubhouse. From May-Sept. access *2 private lakes * tennis *basketball *horseshoes * swimming pool * snack shack *full service restaurant *shuffle board *ping pong *sand volley ball pit *BBQ's and Picnic areas * sandy beach * tot-lot for little ones to play, you just can't beat it!!! And bring your little ones, we have provided: *3 Pack-n-plays with extra thick mattresses and sheets *2 portable high chairs *Baby gates Please note that we do have a vacation rental agreement for you to sign and will send it to you via DocuSign. And that there is a pet fee. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have other questions! Guests have full access to all amenities in the upscale chalet and Blue Lake Springs which offers most amenities from May-Sept. Memorial Day to Labor day all the amenities and lake access are open.(fees apply) For your info: The Rec Center at Snow Flake lodge has numerous activities. Again it opens on Memorial Day and closes on Labor day. To use the Rec Center you must bring the guest card located on the refrigerator chalkboard. Whether you are stopping by just for lunch and a swim, or you want to spend the day, the amenity list is complete. The list includes: weekend dining at Snowflake Lodge and a Summer Snack bar. A pool, two lakes, children’s play equipment, and tennis courts. In the Family Fun Zone you will find a basketball court, ping pong tables, bocce, shuffleboard, corn hole and horseshoes. Fees do apply for use of Blue Lakes Springs Rec Center Again the facilities have the following: 4 Tennis courts Bocce and Shuffleboard Ping Pong and Foosball Horseshoe Pits Pickle Ball, (ask to set-up) Exercise room Beach Volleyball Play Yard for toddlers Snack Bar and Snowflake Lodge Restaurant Lodge and 2 swimming lakes Use the guest pass (located on the chalkboard attached to the side of the fridge), when you go in and pay at the check-in counter. There are other lakes and rivers if you want to explore them in the area. Look up fs usda . gov if you want to do a little research: Here is another nearby lake, these are all public, but have varying dates of when parking lots and roads are open due to snow. Look at : gocalaveras . com I hope that helps, there are lots of hiking trails in the area, the Arnold Rim trail has several trail heads close to the cabin and the Big Trees is just a few minutes away also. Recreation Office…………….795-4009 Business Office/Restaurant ……………..795-2357 Snowflake Lodge Restaurant Hours Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. I am here for you during your stay, but I don't want to intrude, however I'm only a text, message or phone call away. Please contact me, (Monique) during business hours from 8am-5pm and later hours contact your host Josh for emergencies. Here are a few things you can do while staying at, "Mountains of Fun'": * 10 minutes to Big Trees State park, home of the famous century old Sequoia trees. *30 minutes from Bear Valley for winter snow skiing/boarding and summer mountain biking. *15 minutes from downtown Murphys with numerous wineries and wine tasting and casual to fine dining. *Golf within 15 minutes *Boat at New Melones lake 30 minutes away *Hike and mountain bike at the, "Arnold Rim Trail." Within 10 minutes *Fishing ,(is renown at the small private lakes, lake Alpine and the Stanislaus River.) *Kayaking *Canoeing *Stand up paddling *Lake swimming *Spelunking caverns *Shopping in Murphys *Foosball, *Sledding *Canoeing *Rafting and floating on lakes and rivers. *FISHING, FISHING, FISHING: here are some of the hot spots to fish, but check-in with Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods a few minutes from the cabin for current conditions: *WHITE PINES: Bait fishermen should try using Berkley Garlic scented Power Bait, Garlic scented Eggs, Mice Tails, Gulp Eggs, Corn scented Power Bait, and nightcrawlers using a sliding sinker rig. Be sure to use any of the assorted scents we carry to enhance your fishing experience. Lure fishermen should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin spinners, Rooster Tails, and Thomas Buoyant. Fly fishermen should try using sparrow nymphs, woolly buggers, adams, blue wing olive, nymphs, and ants. You can also fish for bluegills with your child. They are fun and easy to catch and a great way to start your child fishing. Stop by and see Ebbetts Pass sporting goods to help you and your child get started. *LAKE ALPINE: Bait casters should try Berkley Garlic Power Bait, Garlic Eggs, Gulp Eggs, Mice Tails, Berkley Salon Eggs Peach Power Bait, Grape Nymph, Salmon Eggs Scent Red Power Bait using a sliding sinker rig or a cast-a-bubble rig. You can also float a nightcrawler using a worm blower or use a scented marshmallow or Berkley Power Egg. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Rooster Tails, Panther Martin's, Thomas Buoyants, Jakes Lures. Fly fishermen should try woolly buggers, sparrow nymphs and bead head nymphs, mayflies,and ants. *SPICER RES.: Lake has been dropping and now below the ramp and difficult to launch. The weather has been very warm but as of late the weather has cooled significantly and fishing should improve. Trollers should try using wedding rings, needlefish, phoebe, and cripplures behind your favorite dodger tipped with either a nightcrawler, Berkley Gulp Nightcrawlers. Don't forget to use scent to enhance your trolling rig. Bait casters should try Berkley Garlic Eggs, Berkley Mice Tails, Berkley Garlic Power Bait, Salmon Peach, Grape Nymph Power Bait, and nightcrawlers using a sliding sinker rig. Lure casters should try Panther Martin's, Rooster Tails, and Kastmasters. Fly fishermen should try sparrow nymphs, woolly buggers, adams, caddis, bead head nymphs, midge flies and ants. *NORTH FORK OF THE STANISLAUS: Water levels have dropped considerably and a lot easier to fish. Lure fishermen should try Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tails, Kastmasters, Vibrax Bullet Fly spinners, and Mepps. Bait fishermen should try Salmon Eggs, night crawlers, Mice Tails, and Garlic Power Bait using a split shot rig. Fly fishermen should try big streamers, woolly buggers, hoppers, adams, spinner flies, caddis, and bead head nymphs. *BEAVER CREEK: Beaver Creek is very low at this time of year. Fly fishermen can still find fish if they work hard. *UNION RESERVOIR: Planted *HIGHLAND LAKES: Open now and catching the beautiful Brook Trout. *ANGELS CREEK: Was planted *Kinney Reservoir: Was planted It's a short half mile walk to the Blue Lake Springs/ Snow Flake Lodge amenities. You may also drive the 5 minute drive to the large parking lot available for you. Big Trees State Park is less than a 10 minute drive and Bear Valley about a half-hour drive. We are located very close to all the important places you'll want to visit. We are so happy you chose "Mountains of Fun," for you and your loved ones. We are confident that the amenities and recreation that we have provided will make your vacation in the Sierras memorable for everyone!! We want to earn your 5 star review and encourage you to contact us to meet any needs the best we can or help you navigate your stay! Also please note that we do have a vacation rental agreement for you to sign. Thank you!