Evergreen Pinecone Cottage • Hot Tub • Pool Access • Espresso • A/C
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Pinecone Cottage is a wooded cabin retreat in Dorrington, California, a quiet mountain community near Big Trees State Park. The cabin sleeps six across two ground-floor queen bedrooms and an upstairs loft with a trundle day bed, and it includes two full bathrooms. It's a year-round destination, warmed in winter by central heat and a pellet stove and cooled in summer by central air conditioning.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests get a four-person hot tub for evening use under the stars, an outdoor patio and grill, and seasonal access to the Big Trees Village recreation center and swimming pool about half a mile away (open Memorial Day through Labor Day, with some weekday closures). The cottage also offers fast Wi-Fi (250+ Mbps), streaming services including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and ESPN+, a Nintendo Switch, board games, an inflatable paddle board, an EV charger (Level 2 J1772, metered separately), and a whole-house generator for outage backup.
Dining & Kitchen
The full kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, gas range and oven, refrigerator, and toaster, along with cookware and dishes for home-cooked meals. Coffee lovers can use the provided locally roasted beans from Gold Country Roasters via a Breville espresso machine, drip coffee maker, French press, or Keurig. The dining room table seats six for family-style meals.
Location & Surroundings
The cabin sits in a wooded setting near Big Trees State Park, with a park pass provided that covers one car free of charge. Nearby dining options include Lube Room Saloon less than a kilometer away, plus Sarafina's Italian Kitchen, Blue Lake Bistro at Snowflake Lodge, and Sierra House within roughly 6-9 kilometers, and Stockton Metropolitan Airport is about 96 km away.
Best for
This cottage suits families and small groups seeking a quiet mountain retreat, thanks to its two bedrooms, loft sleeping space for kids, crib availability, and seasonal pool access at the nearby recreation center. It's also a strong fit for pet owners (up to two dogs welcome) and remote-relaxation seekers who want fast Wi-Fi, streaming, and a hot tub after a day exploring Big Trees State Park.
Travel tips
Winter visitors should plan to drive a 4-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle and be prepared to use tire chains, as the mountain community can see heavy snow; the driveway is plowed but guests may need to clear doorways themselves during storms. Cell coverage in the Arnold/Dorrington area is limited to Verizon and its partner carriers, so download offline maps in advance. The seasonal recreation center pool, about half a mile from the cottage, is only open Memorial Day through Labor Day and closed some weekdays, so check the schedule before counting on a swim.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise how well-maintained and thoughtfully stocked the cottage is, mentioning small conscientious touches like extra chargers, nightlights, toiletries, and welcome extras such as wine and a DVD collection. The hosts, including Chelsea and Bobby, are repeatedly singled out for attentive, friendly service that made stays feel effortless. Several reviewers note they plan to return, reflecting strong overall satisfaction, though one review mentions being unable to use the hot tub or fire pit due to stormy weather, suggesting seasonal conditions can occasionally limit outdoor amenity use.
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