CHESA MADRISA - Vacation Rental Home - Arnold, California

CJ F.

Stunning property in such a gorgeous location. Although we didn’t stay at the Chesa, Hilary kindly let us use her EV charger when we were caught short. Cannot say enough good about her thoughtfulness and kindness!

Janet N.

Excellent hospitality, furnishings, amenities. First-rate vacation rental. Hillary is wonderful. Highly recommend Chesa Madrisa for a family vacation. Photo from Calaveras Big Trees SP, a jewel of a state park.

Mary

This vacation home actually looks like the photos. It is well located and well tended and maintained. The furniture is comfortable. It is spotlessly clean. The kitchen is well stocked with every conceivable accessory/product one can imagine. The pantry holds many basics-olive oil, flour, some seasonings.
The house is fully functional even when PGE cuts the power-there is a generator which kicks in automatically. The June mornings were cool enough that we enjoyed the fireplace with our coffee. The deck is huge and there is always a shady spot.
The views from the living room are beautiful and it is amazing to watch the light filter through the trees as the sun moves around. We loved the access to Big Trees State Park through the fire road down the street. The Big Trees Rec Area pass is included in the rental and it looked very interesting.

Anne R.

This is a stunning, spacious and extremely comfortable cabin in a spectacular mountain spot with direct access to Big Trees State Park. The kitchen is well designed with top appliances and a well stocked pantry. The cabin has thoughtful touches with everything you could possibly need. The bedrooms are lovely and super comfortable and the views from the floor to ceiling windows and deck are exquisite. This is a very high quality cabin with lots of room.

jenny K.

Our stay at Chesa Madrisa was fantastic! The house was the perfect size and layout for our group of 5 adults and 3 kids (ages 12, 11 & 7). Lots of space to hang out and relax. The owners have gone to great lengths to provide everything you would need- our kids loved exploring the huge game closet and we truly appreciated the well-stocked kitchen (and pantry)! We can't wait to come back for another stay!

Kayla V.

Gorgeous cabin with everything you could possibly need. This was my family's second visit to Chesa Madrisa and we are already planning our next trip. The cabin has a fully stocked kitchen (top of the line appliances, no less), a closet full of children's toys, comfortable beds with beautiful linens, heated flooring in the bathrooms, and so much more. The cabin is extremely clean and well-cared for. The layout is exceptional and inviting. We had our 8-month old with us and found we didn't need to bring much of our baby's items since the cabin had nearly everything we could need; from a portable crib to tons of toys, we were set! Truly, save yourself the time and book this place if you're looking for an exceptional stay in a beautiful area.

Amy C.

Chesa Madrisa is the most high quality, clean, well stocked rental out there. The location is fantastic, with access to Big Trees state park, Bear Valley ski resort, Bear Valley nordic area, and many more. The house is immaculate and has lovely linens, comfortable beds, blackout shades (!), an abundant toy closet, baby supplies (including a bjorn travel crib and Honest soaps) comfy furniture, and every kitchen supply you could need (including sharp knives). This house is a rare find and Hilary has thought of everything.

Taylor B.

I love this cabin!

Only a 3 hour drive from Silicon Valley, my family loved our 3-night stay at this mountain chalet. We went at the end of winter; it would be a really fun summer destination too. It's clean, cozy, spacious, and tastefully decorated. The living space is upstairs, the bedrooms are downstairs. The kitchen is more than fully stocked with everything in your culinary dreams. The 3 bedrooms are each the equivalent of a master suite: large, wall-to-wall carpeted, with a very comfortable California King bed and an attached full bathroom. Three couples or families could rent the home and each have one big bedroom. There are sheets, towels, and pillows galore (many cabin rentals in this region don't come with bedding.) The architecture is stunning. Tall windows mirror the tall pines to create a living painting. When it started snowing, it felt like we were looking into a snow globe—just magical. Amenities, perks, and freebies abound: -The home comes with free, unlimited parking passes to Big Trees State Park (5 minutes away, $10 value per day) and the local Sno-Parks (closest one is 20 minutes away, $5 value per day). A Sno-Park is an open space to play in the snow. -The home is right on the border of Big Trees State Park; a trailhead into the park is a short walk away. Pictures don't do justice to these dinosaur trees, you have to experience their grandeur in person. -In the summer months, you get free access to two community pools and the recreation center, with tennis, volleyball, basketball, a playground, and more. The house has a big stack of matching red & white striped pool towels. Lake Alpine is 30 minutes up the road. -Williams-Sonoma soap & lotion caddies are stationed at every sink, a different scent representing each handwashing station. Pink Grapefruit, Meyer Lemon, Fleur de Sel, the list goes on. My kids made a game out of trying them all and selecting their favorite; Pink Grapefruit won. -Upon arrival, there is a bottle of Calaveras County red wine to greet you, as well as a carousel filled with Keurig coffee pods. -The house is stocked with board games, puzzles, toys, baby gear, and a Wii. -There's a Sonos wireless speaker for beats and dance parties. -There's a supply closet with every toiletry you might have forgotten: flossers, shave cream, razors, Band-Aids, toothpaste, etc. I could go on and on, but you get the idea—you will want for nothing. If a problem comes up during your stay, Hillary is a very accessible hostess who will bend over backwards to set things straight. Enjoy your stay!