Bedroom one
Black iron bed, soft sage walls, a big dresser and a wall-mounted TV.
The home
Big windows, a warm stove, room for everyone
The great room is the heart of the house. A vaulted ceiling rises to a wall of gable windows full of pine trunks, and a wood-burning stove sits on a stone hearth in the corner. A deep sectional faces it, so there's a seat for everyone after a day outside.
The kitchen opens onto the same room. Five stools line the quartz island, a farmhouse table seats six more, and the gas range and full set of cookware handle big group dinners. A slider leads straight out to the deck for grilling and eating outside.
Upstairs, the open loft is the kids' domain: two sets of bunk beds with trundles, plus a second living area with its own TV, a long sectional, two desks for remote work and a stack of games. Fly-In Lake is about a 10-minute walk, and the Blue Lake Springs pool and Lodge Lake are a 3-minute drive.
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Sleeping
Where everyone sleeps
Two private bedrooms for the grown-ups, an open bunk loft for the kids, and a pull-out couch in the loft lounge. Up to 12 guests.
Bedroom two
Sleigh bed with linen bedding, an antique dresser and coat hooks.
Bunk loft
Two sets of bunk beds with trundles, in the open loft upstairs. The favorite spot for kids and cousins.
Loft lounge
Next to the bunks: a pull-out couch with a full mattress, TV, two desks and games.
What's included
At the house and in the neighborhood
Guests get a Blue Lake Springs HOA guest pass for the community amenities. The rec center charges a per-person daily guest fee, paid on site.
Living
- Wood-burning stove on a stone hearth
- Vaulted great room with gable windows
- Two TVs and two living areas
- Loft workspace with two desks
- Board games and giant Connect Four
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen & baths
- Gas range, French-door fridge, dishwasher
- Island seating for 5, table for 6
- Coffee maker and full knife set
- Double vanity and walk-in tile shower
- Fresh towels and linens
Outside
- Large redwood deck with dining set and loungers
- Covered front porch
- Paved driveway parking
- Firewood stacked and ready
Blue Lake Springs
- Two private lakes: Fly-In and Lodge Lake
- Outdoor pool (summer)
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Clubhouse and Blue Lake Bistro
When to come
Every season works at 4,000 feet
Arnold gets real snow most winters, and the bungalow looks its best under it.
Winter
Ski and snowboard at Bear Valley, snowshoe through the sequoia groves, then come home to a fire in the stove.
Spring
Dogwoods bloom at Big Trees, rivers run high, and Murphys tasting rooms are quiet.
Summer
The HOA pool and lakes are open. Swim and paddle at Fly-In Lake, or drive up to Lake Alpine.
Fall
Crisp mornings, golden oaks on the drive up, harvest season in Murphys and empty trails.
Up and down Highway 4
What's nearby
Approximate drive times from the bungalow. Mountain roads and winter chain controls can add time.
| Place | From the house |
|---|---|
| Fly-In Acres LakePrivate HOA lake for swimming and paddling | 10 min walk |
| Calaveras Big Trees State ParkTwo groves of giant sequoias, easy flat trails | 5 min |
| White Pines LakeBeach, fishing and picnic area | 10 min |
| Arnold Rim TrailHiking and mountain biking | 15 min |
| MurphysMain Street tasting rooms and restaurants | 20 min |
| Bear Valley ResortSkiing in winter, mountain biking in summer | 35–40 min |
| Lake AlpineBoating, kayaking and alpine camping | 35 min |
| Columbia State Historic ParkPreserved Gold Rush town | 35 min |
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House basics
- Check-in4:00 PM
- Check-out11:00 AM
- Maximum guests12
- PetsNot allowed
- EntryKeypad lock
- Pool & lakes openMemorial Day – Labor Day
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