*****2011 CALAVERAS ENTERPRISE'S READERS' CHOICE FOR BEST VACATION RENTALS***** Bear Valley Vacation Rentals provides high country accommodations year round for outstanding vacation opportunities in the heart of the central Sierra Nevada. Set in the midst of over one million acres of Wilderness and National Forest lands, Bear Valley is part of Alpine county, California's least populated county. Located 25 miles east of Arnold on the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, we are only 3 hours from the Bay Area or Sacramento.  At 7,000 feet elevation, the area averages over 30 feet of snow each winter.  Bear Valley Mountain Resort offers  versatile downhill skiing and snowboarding, lift accessed backcountry skiing, and telemark skiing.  Bear Valley Cross Country is one of the largest cross country trail systems in the U.S.  Bear Valley Snowmobile offers snowmobile rentals and groomed trails.  Summer months are enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts looking for the path less travelled.  Summer activities include kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, hiking, a disc golf course, tennis and the Bear Valley Music Festival.  Bear Valley Adventure Co. rents kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and  bikes.

During the popular winter months, our Bear Valley Vacation Homes are clustered around the base village of the Bear Valley Ski Area and Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company and offer the unique experience of over snow access only. If you prefer not to travel this way, consider either our easy access Bear Valley Condominiums or our Sky High Ranch Vacation Homes where year round vehicle access is available with 4WD. This community lies just five miles to the west of Bear Valley Village off all-season Highway 4.

Located in the heart of Bear Valley Village, our rental condos, provide drive up access as well as the convenience of walking to the village shuttle and other village amenities.

Regardless of which season or which property you choose, our goal is to have our rental guests enjoy their visit to Bear Valley and return to stay with us time and time again.