Home in Big Bear Lake, California

Welcome to Aspen Sage Retreat, perfect for young families. This special mountain home in a highly desirable area with most attractions 5–10-minute drive and walking distance to ski resort shuttle pick-up lot.

Relax in the hot tub under the stars and enjoy the gas firepit. Classic, clean, mountain design with gaming garage, plenty of space for family or friends.

-Occupancy 9 guests | 3 vehicles
-Gaming garage
-Wood-burning fireplace
-Laundry area
-Hot tub

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The Home- 1,748 square feet with an updated clean, classic cabin vibe with open style living spaces. Three bedrooms with three and a half bathrooms. Wonderful 664 square feet gaming garage provides something for everybody! Large deck & yard with spa and propane firepit. The home is a split-level home with bedrooms on the upper level, living spaces on the main level, and gaming garage on lowest level.

All bedrooms are located on the upper level of the home. A pack and play with bassinet is always in the home.

Bedroom 1 (Primary) -Large room with king bed, nightstands, desk , closet, access to private bathroom. (one closet is locked for owner’s personal items)

Bedroom 2 - King bed, smart tv, side tables, chair, ceiling fan, and closet.

Bedroom 3 - Queen/Xl twin & twin/twin bunk beds, ceiling fan, & closet.

We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q tips, and floss picks. 9 bath & 9 spa towels are provided. (Not for lake use, please bring extra for lake.)

Bathroom 1(Primary)- Deep soak tub with spray handle and dual vanity.

Bathroom 2- (upstairs) Shower/tub combo with single vanity.

Bathroom 3- (gaming area) Shower & vanity.

Bathroom 4- (half bath)- Just off the kitchen, through the laundry area.

Kitchen- Open floorplan with visibility into dining and living area. Countertops sitting for 2. Full-sized fridge with ice maker, gas stove, and dishwasher to help you create wonderful meals. If you prefer take-out no worries! Fully stocked with all utensils, dishware, cookware, and bakeware. Additional fridge in gaming area.
Items on hand- Blender, toaster, Dutch oven, slow cooker, muffin tin, cookie sheets, Non-toxic titanium cutting board, all clad nonstick cookware

A starter pack of paper towels and trash bags are provided. Along with dish soap, coffee grounds, and sugar.

Coffee set up- 12 cup drip & French press.

Water- Tap is potable; however, this home offers a reverse osmosis filtration system as well.

Dining- Located in view of kitchen, seating for 8 at dining table. Sliding glass door to back patio.

Living room- Large sectional sofa, coffee table, smart tv, fireplace, a small selection of kid items are in the cabinets.

Fireplace- Wood burning fireplace. We do not provide wood. It can be purchased and delivered to the home (24-hour notice is recommended). Or you can purchase it at many places in town. If there is wood left behind, feel free to use it!

Laundry area- Full sized HE washer and dryer located just off the dining room.

Heated Gaming Garage- Located on the lower level of the home. Ping pong, axe throwing, and card table with seating for 4. Separate living space with couch and armchair. Additional fridge to store drinks or additional food. Direct access to bathroom 3. Garage has its own wall heater.

Back yard- Home has a large flat fenced yard with basketball hoop. Perfect parking for your trailer. Please keep in mind we are still only allowed 3 vehicles on property per our permit. A trailer with off road vehicles, boat, RV, or travel trailer would be okay.

Spa- located in the back yard. Maintained after each guest reservation. Please keep in mind as a rental the chemicals will be higher than a personal home spa. Longer stays, we will schedule the spa maintenance once a week. Spa hours are set for 7am-10pm only. This is a city rule for rentals.

Firepit- Propane fire pit with Adirondack chairs. We replace propane tanks once a week. If it runs out during your stay, please swap the tank. We reimburse tank swaps with a picture of itemized receipt. Please note there are no wood fires allowed in San Bernadino County. Only propane fires are allowed. For wood fires, only permitted in the fireplace in the home.

Back Deck- Table with seating for 8. Additional chairs are in the yard area.

Parking- Flat concrete parking for max 3 vehicles. You may need AWD of 4x4 in winter months.

Heating- Central heating & wood burning fireplace.

Air conditioning- Please note that most homes in Big Bear do NOT have air conditioning. This area does have many tall trees and is insulated well. It helps keep the home cool, but not cold. We have ceiling fans and standalone fans. Please open windows at night to let the cool night air cool the home.

We hope you choose to stay at Aspen Sage Retreat for your trip. If there are any other questions, please reach out!

This home does not allow animals exceptions. For service animals, they must be stated prior to booking and proper documentation provided. We know your service animal is important and want to make sure nonservice animals are not posing as a working animal.

There are three areas you will not have access to. One of the primary bedroom closets, a few cabinets in the garage, and the cabinets in the laundry room Don’t worry, you aren’t missing much.

We hope we have answered all your questions. If we did not, feel free to send us a message!

Home is centrally located between Big Bear Blvd and Moonridge. Mountain transit is available for free with the closest pick up location being .3 miles from the home. For routes and times please check their direct website. A vehicle is highly suggested for Big Bear.

City of Big Bear Lake Good Neighbor Policy must be always respected. Please review the city rules.

Do not exceed the occupancy limit (9 guests regardless of age)
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may be less than the total maximum occupancy.

NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

No parking in street or yard
Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated
parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The
maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior
sign. (3)

No amplified music 24/7
Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the
property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music
carrying beyond the property line.

Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Take your furry friend with you.
Take your dog with you so they do not disturb surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake
is very dog-friendly! (This home is not pet/animal friendly)

Take trash to dumpster locations
Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite. Clean Bear
locations:4190 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.

Consequences

Unfortunately, a few of our guests refuse to
extend common courtesy and neighborly
behavior toward the guests and residents
around them. For those guests who have come
to party and disrupt the peace and tranquility
of the neighborhoods, there are costly and
severe consequences.

Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated
previously is $500 per violation. A second
offense is $1000 per violation.

Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules
and expectations will be evicted without a
refund. In addition, costly citations may be
issued to the reservation holder.

We generally 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.