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Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It!

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It!

Welcome to Evergreen Dorrington Pinecone Cottage!
Pinecone Cottage is an inviting cabin set in a wooded area in the quiet community of Dorrington -- a perfect year-round destination. Visiting Big Trees State Park? Use our pass and one car goes for free!

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
CENTRAL HEAT* and the PELLET STOVE will keep your family nice and warm in the winter!

LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM
The intimate LIVING ROOM area is a lovely place to spend evenings having a snack or beverage, chatting with friends and family, or relaxing in front of the Smart TV. The DINING ROOM table seats six.

The KITCHEN has a dishwasher, microwave, gas range, and oven, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, and is equipped with plenty of pots and pans, dishes, silverware, and accessories.

SLEEPING SPACES:: (sleeps six)

Ground Floor
* Bedroom #1 - One Queen bed.
* Bedroom #2 - One Queen bed.

Upstairs:
* Small open LOFT (not a separate room with a door)
* One Trundle Day Bed with 2 twin mattresses

BATHROOMS: 2 full bathrooms (upstairs and downstairs).

FOR COFFEE LOVERS – We provide locally roasted coffee from Gold Country Roasters in Murphys. Brew it your way with either:

* Espresso Machine (Breville Barista Express) - we provide the beans; you bring the milk
* Drip Coffee
* French Press
* Keurig Machine

Other things you will LOVE:

* Four-person HOT TUB - relax under the stars!
* EV charger available (Level 2 J1772 plug) - see fees below.
* Inflatable standup paddle board
* FAST WIFI (250+Mbps) - Stream Away!!
* Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ , HBOMax, ESPN+ INCLUDED
* Nintendo Switch game console with Mario Kart, etc.
* Whole House Generator to keep the lights on during power outages.
* Board games and books (especially kids' books).

PARKING
* FLAT Driveway, with plenty of parking (2-3 cars). We keep it PLOWED all winter, but in a big storm, you may have to clear doorways yourselves with available shovels.
We do not live locally but are available by phone, email, or through the app. Our wonderful cleaner is available on-location for immediate needs.

PET POLICY:
You are welcome to bring along up to two well-behaved, house-trained dogs. We charge a flat $125 for up to two pets. Please describe your furry friends and their behavior/personality when you book!

RENTAL AGREEMENT and SECURITY DEPOSIT ($250)
* Immediately after booking you will receive a link to a separate Rental Agreement from Evergreen Dorrington Chalet. This agreement must be e-signed within 48 hours for the booking to take effect.
* We may require a separate security deposit credit card hold of $250, released within 5 days after check-out. Your submission of the rental agreement is a requirement of Evergreen Dorrington Chalet, separate from any requirements of this listing site.

TRASH REMOVAL FEE ($150):
For your convenience, we have installed a bear box with both a trash and recycling can. Trash day is every MONDAY morning and recycling is picked up every other MONDAY.

We installed the bear box in the hopes that you won't have to take your trash out with you. But we obviously can't guarantee that the cans will be empty when you arrive. At checkout, please take any trash that does not fit in the bear box with you to the local dump. There is a convenient free trash dump on your way out of town in Avery (more directions/instructions provided after booking).

If you choose to leave overflow trash INSIDE THE CABIN, we will charge a $150 trash removal fee because we will have to pay someone to take it to the dump. If all of your trash fits in the bear box, there will be no charge.

EV CHARGING FEE
We charge $0.50/kWh for charging. Depending on your booking platform we will either charge the credit card we have on file or request the payment through the app after checkout.

WEATHER AND OUTAGES:
No refunds for storms, poor regional air quality, or weather-related outages (Comcast, PG&E, etc).

In the winter we strongly encourage you to drive a 4-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) vehicle and/or be experienced with tire chains.
We encourage you to stay informed as best you can about weather forecasts and any planned electric utility outages. The cabin has an automatic generator to supply power to the house during a power outage.

The generator will not, however, maintain broadband internet or cable television if the Comcast substations go down due to a widespread power outage. We may have an emergency internet workaround, but that is not guaranteed. We do the best we can to provide you with full amenities, but rural mountain life has its challenges!

We encourage you to consider purchasing a separate low-cost travel insurance policy that can provide you coverage for last-minute cancellations. As part of the Evergreen Dorrington booking process, we offer you the option to purchase trip insurance from a 3rd party provider.

CELL PHONE COVERAGE
Please note: cell phone reception is limited in the Arnold/Dorrington area. VERIZON (and its partners like Tracfone, and Xfinity Mobile) tends to be the only provider that works.

Property manager

Chelsea Vaughn

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $125 flat fee for up to 2 pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dorrington, CA

What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 13 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bristol's Ranch House Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Stanislaus National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub •Firepit, Espresso, Ski Bear Valley, Couples Love It! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property excellent service
Host was friendly and super accommodating including allowing us to checkin early so we didnt miss our beloved 49ers game! Great cabin well stocked and communication when we had qiestions was fast. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A trip to remember
Everything was awesome! Beautiful home. Beautiful area. Tons of fun for everyone. Host is very polite and friendly.Very communicative. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen K., Beautiful Bay Area, Fremont, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay!
Great location, perfect home away from home! This cabin was so cute and cozy, it was very clean and so nicely decorated! It was well stocked and you can see the pride in ownership as soon as you arrive. Chelsea and Bobby have gone above and beyond to make everything very comfortable for their guests. They have thought of everything even an app that provides all the information you need during your stay. We will def book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Really enjoyed everything about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Wonderful property, clean, comfy, thoughtfully provisioned. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just book it
Lovely location, amongst the trees and very quiet so you it feels secluded although it is part of a nice neighborhood. Access to the neighborhood community pool and playground was awesome, fire pit and hot tub were amazing, well equipped house including espresso machine. Appreciated small touches like the phone charging cords for the three common charging plugs, and easy to remember door lock code. We had a few questions along the way and the owner was very helpful and replied very quickly. Only issue is that the upper half of the taller windows was uncovered so light streamed in pretty early in the morning, but you kind of have to expect that from staying in a cute cabin in the woods so just make sure you bring an eye mask if you are not an early riser. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We loved our time at the Pinecone Cottage. Beautiful place, nice hot tub, safe area. The girls loved roasting marshmallows over the outdoor firepit. The only thing I hadn't considered was that there is no fence for the doggo so I had to take him out on a leash. I could have just left him tied outside on the leash if he didn't have separation anxiety. Communication was great. The whole process was easy. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay! We'll be back again!
The house was wonderful and we were very happy with our stay. We had no complaints and the hosts were very responsive. We plan to stay again in the summer to be able to partake in more local trails. We stayed when there was still a good amount of snow on the ground, but it was refreshing to walk our dog around the neighborhood with all the beautiful snow. Would totally recommend this rental to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
We had a beautiful time! A girls weekend, way overdue! We loved the pellet stove fireplace, the espresso machine, the hot-tub and the openness of the kitchen/living space. The beds were super comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked! Loved the thoughtful touches like the complimentary bottle of wine, chocolates and sweet guestbook. The digital manual Chelsea sent, prior to our arrival, was a great reference tool. Thank you, Chelsea!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., Martinez, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Stay at Evergreen!
We had an amazing time at the Evergreen Pinecone Cottage! The cottage was super cozy and was well appointed with all the amenities. The tall A-frame windows have beautiful views of the pines and keep you connected with the outdoors, which was really nice with 6-7 feet of snow on the ground! The hot tub was wonderful and espresso machine was so much fun in the mornings. Chelsea and Bobby were amazing hosts, they had awesome communication and provided clear details on everything including providing an app for quick reference. The Dorrington area was quiet and peaceful and loved taking our pups on long walks through the neighborhood and narrow snow lined streets. Overall, the cottage was very clean and cozy with tons of character and had all the amenities of home. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Evergreen Cottage for a relaxing and carefree vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Walnut Creek, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 4-6 people
We loved the cabin and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We came here to celebrate my son’s 12th birthday and had a great time. The property was clean and well- equipped, we cooked both nights we were there. The hot tub was a treat, as was the sno park pass! Chelsea was always quick to respond and a great communicator. Love the neighborhood, and how well- groomed the streets were even after snowfall. I would love to stay here again! Thank you Chelsea!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brook M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter wonderland
Wow we can’t say enough about this cabin. Our family of 5 has the best time. Kids played in the snow for hours daily, hot tub fun while it snowed, played Atari, board games and watching movies. We loved all the special touches like the biscotti’s and cookies. The cabin has everything you need. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
This property was an absolutely perfect getaway for our family. Chelsea and Bobby are the best possible hosts and thought of every last detail to make our trip exactly what we were hoping it would be. Check-in was seamless, the home was spotless, and everything worked exactly as indicated. We were there in the winter and the roads and driveway were plowed just as described in the listing, and we had more entertainment options indoors than we could even get to during our stay. The hot tub was clean and warmed up quickly, and our whole family enjoyed that feature so much. We were so happy we chose this home to rent for our family trip to the snow, and we hope to rent from Chelsea and Bobby again soon, as they were the easiest hosts to work with that I’ve ever rented from. Wonderful stay—highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a family getaway.
The cabin was exactly as advertised and was a great place for our family to get away for a few days. Chelsea was extremely helpful with communication on things to do near by as well as different amenities that the town offers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Rocklin, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Comfortable home with all the accommodations including a nice jacuzzi and pellet stove. Host was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022