Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views!

Travelers soak in spectacular mountain and valley panoramas from spacious decks or relax fireside after a day on the slopes at nearby Bear Valley Ski Resort

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This 4,200 sqft retreat in Arnold is the area's grandest getaway. Sugar pine trees frame views of Stanislaus National Forest from the redwood decks. Inside, guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, office, library, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a game room with foosball and pool tables.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Map
Arnold, CA

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • Snack Shack
  • Bistro Espresso
  • Giant Burger
  • Heart & Soul Country Kitchen

About this property

Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views!

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Consider a stay at Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views! and take advantage of a playground, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts, books and a table football
  • Games, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views! have amenities, such as free WiFi and offices, in addition to computer monitors and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3.5 bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

* Max 6 cars. * Correct number of adults, kids and pets required in your reservation. * Clean the BBQ after use. Bring your own propane for the grill.
* $75 dump fee charged if trash not disposed * Do not disconnect or tamper with any devices * No outdoor shoes. Please bring your own indoor shoes
* The upper berth of bunk bed is for kids under 6 years only. Pets? * Dogs ONLY. No other species. * Min pet fee $275 to bring 2 dogs for 3 nights.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Does Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views! located?

This family-friendly Arnold lodge is located in the mountains, steps from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Meadowmont Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Dardanelle Retreat - 4,200 sqft summer paradise with gorgeous views! Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matthew Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house but it DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.

This is a very nice house with nice appliances and furnishings surrounded by huge trees. I need to warn you about is that the house doesn't have air conditioning which isn't obvious from the listing. This should be a 3 season house, but not for summer. We booked 3 nights, but after trying to sleep through 2 nights with 2 nights at 90+ degrees inside with fans, we didn't stay for the last night. Also, the cleaning wasn't great, I hope they improve on that in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Christmas Getaway!!

We had an amazing stay over Christmas week. We had 14 of us (7 adults, 5 teenagers and 2 kids ages 8 & 11.) Here are highlights & a few suggestions for others staying here:- The communication with the host was fast and efficient. She was quick to respond and answer questions.- We were near so many wonderful activities and didn't have time to do them all. Highlights were: 1. Bear Valley Adventure Co. for a snow day of tubing. (If you can, bring your own and go to Alpine Lake snow park.) 2. Arnold Rim Trail 3. Yosemite (we had been in the summer, but seeing it in the winter was awesome!) 4. We were able to secure a permit and cut our own fresh Christmas tree! - We loved the kitchen and dining area! The table easily fits 12 with the leaves extended. We moved a few stools and made it fit 14. It was nice to have us all eat at the same table. The kitchen island is large and we ate buffet style from the island each night. The perfect place for our Christmas minute to win it games.- The living room and game room were popular too. - The view is amazing! We had snow several days and the trees were gorgeous and literally a few feet from the deck. - The cabin is in a neighborhood that is beautiful, has paved roads and well kept. Here are tips for your next stay: 1. Push the trash compactor in as you press the button near the floor. 2. Garbage pickup from the containers is Monday. We panicked when they were full our first day. 3. The game room sofa flakes and is a little old.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024