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Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!

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Exterior
Interior
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Smart TV, ping pong

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Arnold

At this holiday home, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and 9 km (5.6 mi) from Arnold Rim Trail. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a balcony and a Smart TV. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a dining area. A kitchen, a coffee/tea maker and a desk are also available. .In proximity to this Arnold holiday home you'll find Black Oak Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • White Pines Lake - 17 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!

Family- and dog-friendly "Sweet Retreat" at 5000 feet on 1.3 acres with plush movie theater, pool & ping pong table. 8 minutes to the Stanislaus River (swimming holes!) and Big Trees Park. Summer: Bocce, Pickle Ball, and Frisbee/Disc Golf course are -a 2 minute walk through the 1 acre back yard. Remote feel yet minutes to groceries and restaurants. Summer pool privileges included until Labor Day. Near Arnold, In between Murphys and Bear Valley.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 218 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Multiple stairs; steep driveway.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number PM-0264

Property is also known as

826511

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

The closest beach to Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! is Pinecrest Dog Beach (26.3 km).

Does Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! have a pool?

Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! has a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

No, Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is in a great location and good for families with kids.The downsides are 1. the driveway is really difficult to get in and out of 2. we did not receive check in instructions and found the water off when we arrived (the host did get back to us quickly when messaged) and 3. Overall cleanliness was poor. We all pay for cleaning, but I dont think this was being done in a manner consistent with other rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nico L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little get away for 2 very cozy easy to clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roman A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

LuAnn H.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful from the moment we walked in. Very relaxing and kept up well. Host was very communicative when i reached out. Steep driveway was a bit challenging for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a fantastic experience staying at Sweet Retreat. All my wife and I really wanted was a cozy fire and some fresh mountain air, but when I saw the private movie theater and full-sized pool table I couldn’t resist! Great communication from the owner, David, and a pretty easy drive to get there. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation get away

David is an excellent host and responded very quickly when we called with a question.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place

This was the perfect spot. Loved the pool table, the pool, the movie theatre. Fantastic communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Great amenities for the family and a dog. Close to skiing, restaurants and grocery stores. We love the pool table and theater room. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Family Time

Had a beautiful time with family. Thank you David
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun cabin

Quaint cabin set amongst the trees, nice entertainment options, easy communication with property owner or host. Recommended for teens (we enjoyed the toys!)loved the
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R., alameda

Liked: Cleanliness

Our home away from home

This was our third stay at Sweet Retreat and it didn't disappoint. My son enjoys ping pong and the movie theatre, my daughter the outdoors and the warm spot by the gas fireplace (and outdoor campfire) all the while spending intentional family time together in a place that feels like our home away from home. We hit snow sledding only 20 minutes up the mountain. Thank you again, Sweet Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet Place with a STEEP driveway

Be aware of the STEEP and I mean STEEP driveway! Overall it was a nice stay, just wish the mice droppings would have been taken care of before our arrival! And yes, we did send the host a message and no we did not receive a single response!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R., alameda

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Sanctuary

We had loved staying for the winter so much that our family decided to try for a summer stay at Sweet Retreat. Despite my son getting sick on our first day and needing to quarantine in a room, I couldn't think of a better place to isolate. The rest of us were still able to enjoy the Pool within easy walking distance as well as Big Trees park so close by, and making Smore's in the campfire area and BBQing our food. Sweet Retreat has become a favorite family vacation spot and we can't wait to return! The one thing I wish they had was a portable window A/C for both bedrooms or at least the master. We used the portable "swamp cooler" that was there and fans but it still got fairly warm indoors but not unbearable by any means.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

hila r., alameda

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful family getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Sweet Retreat! The cabin had so many bonus amenities that gave us cherished family memories- ping pong and pool competitions, family movie night in the home theatre, and tasty meals sitting around the dinner table. There was just enough snow to enjoy sledding and snow shoeing too. Any questions we had were quickly answered by the owner too. Thank you, sweet retreat. We will be back to enjoy the summer season soon! What a great home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024