DogFriendly.com's Travel Guide: The Topanga Treehouse

Welcome to the Topanga Treehouse. The name "Topanga" is an old Shoshonean word which means "To the Sky or Heaven." This charming, cozy newer cabin is nestled sky high in the cedar and sugar pine trees and has the feeling you're living amongst the treetops. Perfect for accommodating two couples or for a romantic weekend, this cute cabin offers serenity and natural forest beauty. The cabin has two bedrooms, two full baths and sits on a large upslope wooded lot that has a fenced area for your dogs to play in.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park is located only one mile from the cabin with scenic, dog friendly fireroads and endless views for hiking, biking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing.Bring your kayak or canoe and paddle the crystal clear mountain lakes including Utica, Union, Spicer and Alpine lakes. Bear Valley Ski Resort, Bear Valley Cross Country Ski Resort are 20 minutes up the hill on Highway 4.

This Non-Smoking cabin is located on a quiet, wooded cul-de-sac and is just 5 minutes from the beautiful, golden Stanislaus River. It is great place to unwind and enjoy the clean mountain air. The cabin has two bedrooms each with a bathroom. Both rooms have queen-size beds and views of the trees and forests. The living room has a comfortable queen size sofa bed as well. There is a wood burning stove to cozy up to in winter, and plenty of games and cards to play with as well as an assortment of videos for your enjoyment. The large front deck is perfect for outdoor dining in the warmer months. The cabin can accommodate off road parking for two vehicles in winter.

There are many wonderful restaurants in Arnold and Dorrington as well as Bear Valley. During the summer months, our guests are free to enjoy Big Trees Village Recreation Center, just a short walk from the cabin. The center has a children's pool and a lap pool as well as tennis courts, basketball courts, and outdoor movies in the warm summer evenings.

Well behaved dogs are welcome with a $100 pet refundable security deposit. There are endless activities for you and your pups year round. During the winter months our guests enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing and just playing in the snow with Fido. The summer months are filled with endless days of hiking on dog friendly trails, and swimming and canoeing in the many lakes and rivers that encompass this quiet and secret part of the Sierra.

Amenities:
Wood burning stove, Phone, Stereo, CD Player, TV, Cable TV, VCR, Video's, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cookware & utensils, Washer, Dryer, Gas barbecue, Deck, Balcony, Patio, Fenced-in yard, Dog beds, Dog bowls and treats.

Activities and attractions:
Walk, hike, bike or drive to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Dogs are allowed on fire roads in the park. Fish the Stanislaus River, only five minutes from the cabin. Numerous hikes to beautiful lakes and Bear Valley Ski Resort is only 25 minutes up the mountain, home of the Bear Valley Music Festival.

Pets:

Well Behaved, Housetrained dogs welcome with a $100 refundable pet deposit.
Please groom dogs before arrival and have on flea control medication.
Dog beds, dog bowls and treats provided.

Rates:
$150.00 per night. $180.00 per night holidays. 6% County Tax.
Minimum stay:
2 and 3 holidays.
Dates available:
Year Round.
Deposit and payments:
$300.00 Refundable Deposit. $100.00 Refundable Pet Deposit. $85.00 cleaning fee.
Restrictions:
No Smoking.
Contact:
Phone: 415-898-0238
E-mail: topangatreehouse@earthlink.net