Ketcham's A-Frame ~ Walk to the pool!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Smart TV, table football, smart speakers

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Parking available

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Arnold, California

Stanislaus National Forest
1 min walk
Arnold Rim Trail
7 min walk
Snowflake Lodge Restaurant
3 min walk
Sequoia Woods Country Club(Admmi Offices)
16 min walk

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Ketcham's A-Frame, a classic & cozy 2 story cabin within walking distance to . You will love the interior with the "mountain" feel with wood beams and ceilings. This home has central heat and a wood stove (No a/c). Guest Linens are provided. The open floor plan offers plenty of places to sit, talk, watch the 40" flat screen TV or just enjoy the views. There is WiFi, a DVD player, DVD library, Amazon Echo radio, games & puzzles and winter snow play toys for kids for all weather entertainment. There are even a couple of guitars to play if you like!

The wonderful wraparound deck is perfect for summer BBQs, sunning or reading a good book. The efficient well stocked galley kitchen offers all you need to enjoy your visit! Both bedrooms and one bath (with shower/tub combo) are on the main floor. Each bedroom has a queen bed. Upstairs is a sleeping loft and a second bath with shower. The loft has a queen and 2 twin beds (one with twin trundle) as well as a foosball game table.

There is a propane BBQ for guest use in seasonal weather.

Ketcham's A-Frame is the perfect retreat for relaxation or to fulfill all your outdoor adventure desires.

Access Information: You will receive check-in instructions, including your access code for entry, 2-4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Please be sure to check your junk/spam email, as sometimes these instructions end up there.

Pet Policy: Well-behaved and housebroken dogs welcomed, but must not be left alone (must be over 1 year old - max 2 dogs) with $50 non-refundable pet fee (please include in your reservation notes how many pets you're bringing, max 2). Audio/visual cameras are on site (exterior only).

Tenant must be at least 25 years old to rent.

Communication: Property management will contact tenant by their preferred method of communication (personal email, text, etc.) to send a required rental agreement, check-in instructions, etc.

Payment (where applicable): A 2% surcharge (of the total transaction amount) will be added to your transaction charges when your credit card is charged. Upon booking, $300, plus the c/c fee, is due immediately and is charged to the credit card on file. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (if you are booking a stay that is sooner than 30 days from the booking date, the full amount is due immediately & will be charged to your card on file). We will accept payment by check for the final payment, as long as your arrival date is further out than 45 days. If you wish to pay by check, please email our office immediately to advise us NOT to charge your card on file for the final payment. Please note that if your check is not received by the 30 day mark, your credit card on file will be charged, regardless of previous arrangement. All payments are due in full 30 days prior to your arrival.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Stanislaus National Forest. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
On-site recreation includes tennis courts
Steps from Stanislaus National Forest and 7 minutes on foot from Arnold Rim Trail

Ketcham's A-Frame ~ Walk to the pool! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Arnold cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Sierra Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

Communal pool

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Espresso maker
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart speaker
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Coin laundry
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Phone

Things to do

Foosball table
Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Sledding nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,248 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

1150-168134

Ketcham's A-Frame ~ Walk to the pool! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

JW M.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

overall great! with exception to the AC

Overall, the stay was great. It was clean and as advertsied. The only issue we had was the heat. The cabin has AC, but only one window unit for the entire space. When we arrived at 4 pm, it was 92 degrees in the house with the AC running. By 11pm, it was down to 85. An additional AC unit or insulation would go a long way to making this place perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jackie F.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed Weekend

No power for 1 1/2 days. I did get notified the power was out prior to check in and that I may want to "grab extra flashlights". Good thing I did because the only flashlights we found were 2 small ones. There was a wood burning stove but the starter 1/2 balls provided were not sufficient. There was no kindling provided just 2 huge wood wedges. The wood outside was wet and un-usable. Temp in the cabin got down to 52 degrees. When the power finally came back on, there was no internet connection so we were unable to access computers, tv or cell phones. Being a mountain home, I understand that things happen and weather changes and can cause issues but the cabin in not prepared to handle ANY issues. Investing in a back up battery or generator system, remotely checking connections and ensuring there is supply for emergencies/weather issues would go a long way to show customer service/care. We left a day early! I hope the next persons stay is better than ours.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisa H.

13 Mar 2024

Not what I expected and not suited for small children

The location was great with quick access to town and our point of interest Calaveras Big Trees and the beds were super comfortable. But, unfortunately the property itself did not live up to the listing description. Kitchen appliances and pans were dirty with dust and grease. The vacuum cleaner was completely full and needed to be enjoyed before we could use it. And there was tons of trash and debris under the upstairs beds. We were also disappointed too find out that the hot tub listed in the homes amenities was not actually available and had only been noted in a single line note in the homes description. I did mention that the main listing should be updated with that info and it should removed from the list of available amenities so that it doesn't show up in searches for properties with a hot tub and folks aren't confused like we clearly were. ***Be ware that if you have small children, this isn't the safest as the stairs are far from regulation and can easily fall through the railings or down the steep steps***

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angela S.

17 Feb 2024

Just right for our needs!

Overall, great owners, very attentive and we’d definitely stay here during the winter months again! FYI-I never give 5 stars because to me, that indicates perfection and IMHO, anything can be improved. The backyard was great for our needs with all fresh snow and we were able to do sledding for our 3 year old boys and 6 year old. Plenty of room for the dog to run as well and it was beautiful scenery with hills, trees and mini creeks; very relaxing! The interior was just right for 5 adults that appreciate cozy quarters and 3 kids (3 year old twins and 6 year old) and 70 pound lab. New appliances were wonderful. Other interior items (ie: light fixtures, drawers, cabinets, shelves with hooks) had loose connections and handles but nothing that significantly affected our stay. Biggest suggestions for improvements: Both toilets often bubbled upon flushing to where liquid (just a drop or 2) would spit out of toilet onto floor so we were frequently cleaning that because it came from contents of toilet before it was all clean water. My dad reminds me this is a frequent challenge with maintenance on houses with septic. We’ve also had this experience with other homes we’ve stayed at. The owner immediately attended to our concerns regarding the large quantity of white dog hair on couch, under couch and in sheets and indicated they were going to use a different cleaning service in the future. Again, we definitely plan to stay here in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean V., Pleasant Hill, California

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Comfortable Arnold Cabin

Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay at Ketchum's Corner. Clean and cozy with a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t have asked for more.

Everything was clean! Sheila was very responsive from the beginning. We had a few nice days of getaway and this cabin is in the perfect location. We had sun, we had snow and lots of laughs. This cabin is the perfect size for 7-8 people.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana B.

15 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, amazing hosts

Overall a great place to stay in terms of location: there is even a restaurant 4 min on foot away, which is only open in certain hours but still. The house has everything we needed, the hosts were amazing and super understanding, so this is a huge plus. Note: I would not recommend sleeping upstairs in winter and this is a loft and always colder than downstairs. The heat takes a long time to travel up, so it was very hot in downstairs bedrooms and still cold upstairs. One of the twin beds was crooked and you’d sleep head or feet down, not parallel to the floor. Otherwise they even provide small headlights for tye guests (to borrow), and all linens and everything you need. Alexa and soft music playing when we came in was a nice touch! I’d stay again but probably in summer when it is warmer or just plan to sleep in the bedrooms. Thanks again to the hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim Q., Manteca, CA

14 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

February Get Away

It was great. Everything was as promised.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Firstly, I almost never give out 5 stars so don't take my final rating as not good. Yes there were things that were not perfect but to be honest, very very few things are. We loved the cosiness, the modern appliances (shocked) and the location. We were traveling to Bear Valley each day for skiing but while it was a a fair drive of about 30 mins it was worth it as this cabin was very cost effective. The cabin was warm, had a nice fire stove that we used and all around was a great stay. We talked about booking the same cabin next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casie C.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay at this property. It had all the amenities one needs for a comfortable stay.

We loved this rental and plan to return. One thing to note, there is no cell service (in the town or at the cabin)for AT&T customers but we didn’t mind at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin

Check in process and communication was stellar! Very equipped kitchen although we did not cook much since we were at our friends cabin. Quiet neighborhood and all you could need was there. Seems like more of a cabin for fall/winter than summer although deck was nice and big. Our timing was poor for the extreme heat in Arnold and while we did not sleep up in loft if others were with us it would have been an oven! All in all a pleasant experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cabin

We enjoyed are stay and the house had everything we needed. It’s a cute little A frame in a nice neighborhood. Bedrooms were comfortable with nice sheets. Our kids really enjoyed the loft and especially the foosball table. It’s very close to the lake, although we didn’t use it. We really enjoyed White Pines lake which is public and a short 5 min drive down the highway.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

11 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

This cabin was a perfect jumping off point to all the cool things there are to do in the area including Big Trees State Park, White Pines Lake, Lake Alpine, Stanislaus River, etc. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. Access to the community lake was right across the street. Everyone in the family (ages 3-70) enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Loretta R.

30 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay with potential for excellent stay

I gave this rental a three-star rating but it could easily be listed as a four and a half star stay with a few adjustments. Check-in, check-out, appliance, and TV printed instructions were lacking or confusing but management was prompt to respond to text questions about any problems which was a real plus. Appliances and WIFI were all top of the line, Alexa and Keurig coffee maker were very nice touches, dishes and flatware were almost brand new but the large array of banged up, discolored pots and pans felt sanitary. These could be easily be replaced by a small set of pans. Furniture and decorations were quite nice but the missing screens in upstairs loft and one bedroom made getting cool air inside the house difficult. The large AC unit in the living room worked hard to cool the house in the heat of the day. The management is aware of this problem as evidenced by the number of fans in the house but many of these fans were unusable because of the lack of wall plugs. This could be remedied easily by having power strips in each room with a few extension cords especially in the upstairs loft where the power strip wasn’t long enough to place a fan in a usable place. The location, layout and outside deck areas were excellent. In all a few changes could have made this pleasant stay into an very comfortable stay. I give five stars to management for excellent service.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

31 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A cozy retreat in the beautiful Sierra foothills

We loved Ketcham's Corner!!! What a cozy little gem nestled in the trees of Arnold, CA. We loved the warm and comfy vibe of this home. Our family of four stayed here and it was just the right size for us. The living space is cozy & small so keep that in mind if you have more guests. Though between the dining room table and bar seats, there is plenty of room for dining. The kitchen was surprisingly spacious, though it was a little low on some items such as silverware and spices and no olive oil provided. The hot tub was small but a really nice addition! There were plenty of towels provided for our size family. The beds were cozy and extra blankets were also provided. The home has a NEST system and wood-burning stove which kept us cozy and warm on the chilly nights. We loved playing games at the dining room table and listening to music on the Alexa that was in the home. The Sierra Foothills area is just gorgeous and has so many amazing sites and activities including exploring gold-mining towns such as Columbia, exploring Moaning Caverns 16 stories below the earth (what an adventure!), Big Trees State Park with mind-blowingly gigantic Sequoia trees, a quick jaunt up the mountain to snowy adventures, and wineries and a beautiful downtown in Murphys. We loved every moment of our stay and can't wait to come back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summer B., Santa Rosa USA

25 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun get away for spring break.

We had a wonderful time at Ketchum’s Corner. Cute cabin with easy access. Great pet friendly option for our family. We loved the property and will definitely be back for a visit in the future. Sheila was very responsive to my questions and concerns. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

david g.

22 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter wonders

We had a blast at Ketchams Corner. Great location with easy access to recreation up the mountain. The only thing that was lacking was the kitchen didn’t have many items for baking like cookie sheets. Other than that, the hot tub was great and the place as a whole was just what we needed

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

14 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

A few months ago we decided we wanted to go to the snow. We found this great little A-frame cabin on VRBO and our plans started rolling for our big weekend in the snowy mountains. Of course… California style… the weather got hot and the snow melted. No worries! The cabin was perfect with a big deck and hot tub. Kitchen is well equipped for all of the meals we cooked. Just enough space to hangout. There’s a big table for meals and games. We did find snow higher up and had two great days of sledding. Murphy’s is a great town near by for shopping and food. Overall, we had a great time. We love the cabin it was perfect for 6 adults and one kiddo. We are dreaming of our next trip. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

13 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fun

Clean and plenty of linens, we had one hiccup with the upstairs shower that was resolved the next day! Perfect location to explore Big Trees, Bear Valley and Murphys. The hot tub was a great treat after a day sledding and tubing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

11 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend away

Ketcham's Corner was the perfect home for our family ski weekend! It is comfortable, clean, and has everything you need. The kids, and adults, enjoyed the foosball table:-)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

andrew m.

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cosy, no frills, mountain chalet :)

Has a great time in Arnold at the spot! Wide fire stove, foosball, cooking meals, hot tub under the stars, hard to ask for much more :)

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

9 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Celebration

A beautiful weekend for celebrating Thanksgiving and my Dad's Birthday! We loved eating outdoors on the deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy L.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

We enjoyed our stay here. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pans, etc. Having access to the clubhouse for the pool, lake and activities area was great! There were a couple of items that were challenging. It was very hot when we were there and the air conditioning unit was not strong enough to keep the cabin cool so we were quite uncomfortable. The house was 86 degrees for most of the afternoons, with the window unit running. It was great to be able to bring our dogs but they kept finding small items on the ground (pennies, scrabble pieces, a screw) so we had to watch them closely. There was no DirectTv as advertised which was a bummer for my sports loving husband. The water in the bathroom upstairs was just a drip, very little water pressure. The location was great and we love the people of Arnold so we will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021