Home in Big Bear, California

Welcome to Barrett Cottage! This newly renovated, pet-friendly mountain getaway is located on a quiet corner lot in the tree-lined Poets neighborhood of Big Bear City.

Sleeps 5 (Pet friendly!)
Fenced front yard
Flat parking for 2 cars
Gas fireplace & central heat
Propane grill & fire pit
Full kitchen
Single-story layout (see description)

Welcome to Barrett Cottage!
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The newly renovated pet-friendly Barrett Cottage is a charming 682-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Big Bear City. Situated on a corner lot with a fully fenced front yard, it features a beautifully updated kitchen with full-sized appliances and cozy living spaces. This is considered a single-story home, though it does feature an optional loft space. All bedding and bath towels are provided for your comfort.

Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Bedroom: Queen bed, nightstands, and a 42-inch Smart TV.

Bedroom 2: Twin bunk bed with a twin trundle, nightstand, and closet.

Inside the Home

Bathroom: Features a beautifully tiled shower and a single vanity. We supply shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton balls, cotton swabs, floss picks, hand towels, and washcloths. Please note that bath towels are for indoor use only, so remember to bring your own beach towels for the lake!

Living Room: Open to the kitchen and dining area. Relax on the large, cozy couch and enjoy the 60-inch Smart TV for your streaming services, plus a selection of games.

Kitchen: Fully stocked with utensils, cookware, and dishware. Appliances include a fridge, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, and toaster. For coffee lovers, we have both a 12-cup drip coffee maker and a Keurig. We provide a starter pack of ground coffee, sugar, K-cups, paper towels, and trash bags. (Please note that cooking spices are limited and not guaranteed.)

Dining Area: The dining table seats 4 comfortably with 2 extra chairs available, plus additional seating for 3 at the kitchen bar.

The Loft: There is a bonus loft area featuring two bean bag chairs. Please be aware that access is via a steep ladder and staircase. Enter at your own risk and please supervise young children closely. It is a completely optional space, so feel free to skip it!

Outdoor Living & Logistics

Deck: Located at the front of the home, complete with two lounge chairs, four armchairs, a propane fire pit, and a grill. We provide propane and check the tanks weekly. If a tank happens to run empty during your stay, you can swap it at a nearby CVS or Walgreens, or fill it yourself. Send us a picture of the itemized receipt and we will happily reimburse you.

Yard Access: You have full access to the 4-foot chain-link fenced front yard. There is no access to the backyard, as it belongs to a neighboring property, but the fence line ensures your privacy in the front yard remains completely undisturbed.

Parking: Flat gravel parking is available for up to 2 vehicles in front of the home. Please note that Big Bear does not allow street parking. To enter the property, you will take a short walk around to the entrance gate.

Accessibility: The main entrance has 6 steps up into the home, and the back door has 3 steps.

We hope we have answered all your questions! If there is anything else you need to know, please feel free to send us a message.

We recommend having your own transportation. There is public transportation which can be found .3 miles from the home. To view this option search Mountain Transit. They also have a free trolley to the main parts of town.

Taxi, Uber, and similar services are hit or miss and should not be relied on.

Reminder- This is the mountains. We do our best to control what we can. We spray and leave bait for pests, do our best to prevent rodents, and remove weeds throughout the year. Most of our homes do have sap producing trees.

San Bernadino County Good Neighbor Policy

We want you to have the best experience possible so you’ll come back to visit us again soon. Here are some tips on how to avoid some of the common complaints we get about short-term rentals. The number one rule to remember is being a vacation home renter also means being a good neighbor.

DOGS
There is a $50 per pet fee policy.

PARKING (2 vehicles)
All short-term renters must park on the rental property. No street parking is
allowed. The number of approved spaces for your rental can be found on the information posted inside the unit.

NOISE
We know you have good taste in music, but your neighbors might not. So turn down the volume and keep all noise to a minimum. Guests are advised to adhere to quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

TRASH
Please place all trash in approved containers. Ensure containers are closed to
keep animals out. Do not place trash bags or other uncontained trash anywhere on the property.

OCCUPANCY (5 guests this includes adults, children, and infants)
Exceeding the occupancy limit could result in expulsion from the rental, fines, or both. The approved number of people allowed in the unit can be found on the information posted inside the unit.

PROHIBITED USES
Short-term rentals may not be used for commercial purposes, such as filming, corporate retreats, conferences, or wedding receptions.

COMPLAINTS
The County operates a 24-hour hotline where residents can report short-term rental violations. All complaints are investigated and can result in a $1,000 citation.

REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN
Review the rules closely to ensure you understand your responsibilities while renting the property.

License-Cestrp-2023-00503

We will leave you to enjoy Big Bear, unless any issues arise. We are almost always available to contact. Please use the messaging option. These messages get sent to our whole team and is the fastest way to get a hold of us.