The view, the fireplace, the deck, the hot tub! (Sky High Ranch 33)

This custom built home with 3 bedrooms, a loft and two bathrooms is located in the quiet neighborhood of Sky High Ranch (five miles west of Bear Valley). This well thought out home has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a massive stone fireplace, wood interiors and flooring throughout. The wall of windows in the living area allows lots of natural light all year round. There's a 6 person hot tub on the wrap around deck and a sauna in basement. The house sits high on its lot making it very private. It is the perfect home for one or two families. Owner has taken great care with amenities and style, including a well appointed kitchen with a gas range. This home is accessible year round but access is limited in winter to 4 wheel drive vehicles with clearance. The cabin is a 5 miles west of Bear Valley village and 8 miles from Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Sky High Ranch is a quiet community located 5 miles west of Bear Valley village. It has 260 lots with houses on approximately half of the lots. It has between 6 to 8 full time residents. Common areas include a pond with Washoe Indian grinding holes. The development butts up to National Forest land so there are really nice places to explore off the beaten path. If you like the idea of a quiet, in the woods, but still easy to get to place, Sky High Ranch is it. **Note: no cell phone reception in this neighborhood. Amenities and Activities Year round, outdoor private hot tub Sauna Free long distance phone service Flat screen TV with Satellite DVD Free DVD library and game boards at Bear Valley Vacation Rentals Gorgeous stone fireplace (some firewood provided) Really well equipped kitchen with starter dish soap, new sponge, paper towels, trash bags and clean dish towels included Dishwasher with soap Sheets, towels, blankets provided Washer and dryer Non-smoking Charcoal BBQ (summers only, briquettes not included but available in Bear Valley village) Two bathrooms both with tubs Luxury eco friendly shampoo, lotion, soap provided Large wrap around deck with patio furniture (summers only) Large mudroom for all your ski gear Winter access with 4 wheel drive (carry chains) King bed in master bedroom; queen in bedroom 2; double in bedroom 3; bunk bed (2 twins) in loft. Guests will have full access to the home for the duration of their stay. Parking is in a private driveway or on the street. **It is extremely important that you refer to “The Neighborhood” section near the bottom of this page under “Getting Around” for accessibility during winter.** Check in time is 4:00 p.m. Guests will need to pick up their check in packet at our office before going to the property. Ask us about late check in procedures. If there are any special requirements you have, such as early check in or late check out, please let us know in advance and we are always happy to try and accommodate you where possible. If you would like an early arrival time, please call our office the morning of the day of your arrival to see if your unit will be ready before 4:00 p.m. During our busy holiday time, from Christmas to New Years, we are NOT able to accommodate early check in or late check out times. Our office, Bear Valley Real Estate and Vacation Rentals, is located in the Bear Valley Village commercial center, next to the history museum, upstairs. We are open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We do have a 24 hour live answering service for after business hours rental emergencies, so we are always available if needed. We are more than happy to help you settle into the neighborhood with dining ideas, activities, tips etc. We have an extensive library of DVDs and board games that we encourage guests to borrow during their stay. When you arrive, we will provide you with one set of keys and a map to your rental. The Bear Valley Vacation Rentals Team wants your stay to be easy and stress free. We are here to answer any questions you may have about our area. Sky High Ranch (4WD access) Bear Valley is a small mountain village nestled in the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains and is part of The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway on the Highway 4 corridor. It begins down in Angels Camp and Murphys with 30+ wine tasting rooms, boutique shops, delightful restaurants and many community events. As you make your way further up the hill, Arnold offers the final chance for a grocery store, banking or last minute supplies before passing the Big Trees State Park, home of the Giant Sequoias, and heading into the high country. It is an area of natural beauty and a significant national destination recognized for its natural allure and history. It is a mecca for year round outdoor activities for all ages. Awe inspiring backdrops and fabulous terrain of the Stanislaus National Forest are what draw in the skiers, campers, bikers, snowmobiling enthusiasts, disc golfers, boaters, photographers, hikers and everyone in between. Surrounded by wilderness, granite peaks, alpine lakes and forest lands, it is considered by many to be a national treasure. There are tons of family friendly activities close at hand. Breathtaking sunsets, secluded swimming holes surrounded by wildflowers, stargazing and a snowy winter wonderland are what keep people coming back! The village is situated at 7200 feet in elevation with our own Cross Country Ski area and Snowmobile Shop for rentals to explore the amazing terrain this place offers, both located right in town. We also have the closest lodging to the Skyline Bear Valley Mountain Resort, the downhill ski resort, just three miles up the highway. Summer is fabulous here too with rivers, lakes, and hiking trails all very close by. The village offers several dining options. A deli where sandwiches are made to order at the General Store, casual bar food in the Grizzly Diner, delicious pizza at Sky High Pizza and Pub, freshly smoked in-house meats at Smokin' Barrel Cafe and for a more elevated finer fare experience, Creekside Dining Room. Hours of operation vary so we suggest always checking the Bear Valley Mountain a Skyline Resort website for updates. There is a gas station and two small general stores for basic supplies and firewood. **Please Note: We are known to receive heavy snow in winter with an average snowfall of 30 feet per season. Our highways are typically very well maintained, but guests must always carry chains complying to California law, even if your vehicle is equipped with AWD/4WD. During winter, the roads to our vacation rentals in the Sky High Ranch subdivision are only accessible by four wheel drive vehicles with good winter tires and high clearance. SUVs and trucks are perfect for clearance, but cars that are lower to the ground are not and you run the risk of getting stuck and blocking the roadway to other traffic. You also need to carry chains, not only is it California law but they may also help tremendously by giving you traction when it gets very icy. The roads are plowed in Sky High Ranch, but can be extremely slippery and the snow can get deep quickly in a storm. Sky High Ranch subdivision is located 5 miles west of Bear Valley village. Please check to make sure you are booking a unit suitable for your personal mode of transportation.** Please read all of the material on this page. We understand that it is a lot to take in at once, however, it does contain very important information that you need to know in order for everything to go smoothly so that you and your group have the best time possible during your trip to Bear Valley.