The Sugar Pine Chalet

Welcome to the Sugar Pine Chalet, a cozy, recently renovated A-frame cabin nestled in the alpine forest just outside the quaint mountain town of Arnold. Come and enjoy the fresh mountain air, the smell of pine trees, and stunning scenery just a few hours from the busy Bay Area. The space The first level boasts an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. The living room features a comfy seating area, a wood-burning stove, and a TV with streaming access. Two bedrooms and one full bathroom are located on the main level, and the other bedroom and full bathroom is in the loft. The loft also offers a cozy seating area and workstation facing the pine trees seen through the large chalet windows. The kitchen comes stocked with cooking essentials for your group. Outside, we have a propane grill and additional seating under an umbrella for shade. Here a just a few of the amenities we offer during your stay to make traveling convenient and fun: * Very speedy wifi * A charming wood fireplace * Modern air conditioning and heating * Cabin games * Cozy blankets and throws * S’more roasting sticks * Snowshoes * Beach Towels * 6 portable outdoor chairs for the lake * Pack n Play (upon request) A weekend in the woods is the place to be, regardless of the season. * Come in the winter for skiing/snowboarding at Bear Valley, or sledding and cross country skiing straight from the cabin. There is nothing cozier than sipping hot chocolate and watching the snow fall through the large chalet windows. * Summer fun include miles of hiking trails just steps from the cabin, golfing, wine-tasting in Murphys, kayaking and swimming in the nearby alpine lakes. * Shoulder seasons are highly underrated, in our opinion. The weather is perfectly temperate, making it ideal for hiking, seeing the dogwood trees in bloom as well as experiencing the vibrant fall colors of the Sierra. Guest access You'll have access to everything, including .7 acres on our property to explore. You will be: * 2 mins to the iconic Lube Room Saloon * 5 mins to Calaveras Big Trees State Park to see larger-than-life Sequoias * 5 mins to Camp Connell General Store for basic commodities and quirky oddities * 15 mins to Big Trees market for all your grocery needs * 15 mins to White Pines Lake to picnic and hike * 15 mins to the Stanislaus River for fishing and beautiful picnic areas * 25 Mins to Murphy's, the gold rush era town known for cute restaurants, boutiques, and wine tasting * 30 Mins to Bear Valley Ski Resort for affordable skiing * 30 mins to Lake Alpine for kayaking, swimming, and living that lake life Other things to note * We offer a garbage service, meaning you can leave your trash in our bear box instead of hauling it out with you. * Power outages can occur without notice, most commonly in the Summer and Winter months, due to extreme weather. Luckily, we have a backup generator that turns on automatically if the power goes out. * We are pet friendly but kindly request an additional pet cleaning fee of $75 per pet due to wear and tear and extra time it takes to remove pet fur and dander.