Summary:
Welcome to Terra Cottage. A renovated mid-century modern cottage with all the cozy textiles you love. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Big Bear City.
- Sleeps 6
- Spa
- Quiet area
- Gas fireplace (not functioning 11/24)
- Propane fire pit
- Laundry area
- Flat parking for 2 cars
- Full kitchen with oven, fridge and dishwasher
The Space:
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Renovated, Terra Cottage is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the heart of Big Bear City. Partially fenced back yard, with spa. Full sized washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances. All bedding, bath towels, and spa towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: (Upstairs Primary Bedroom) Queen bed, chair, dresser, and clothing rack. access to full bath.
Bedroom 2: (Upstairs, loft room) Queen bed, sitting area, and record player. Please note there is no door or window shades. This is a pass through to the Primary room.
Bedroom 3: (Main level) Twin bunkbeds, chair, & closet.
We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton balls, cotton swabs and floss picks. Hand towels, wash cloths, and makeup cloths are also provided. The bath towels are not for lake use, please bring extra for the lake.
Bathroom 1: (First floor) Shower, single sink.
Bathroom 2: (Second Floor, Primary bath) Showerhead, clawfoot tub, single sink.
Living Room: Open to kitchen and dining area. 50" smart tv, 3 seat couch, entry table and arm chair. Gas burning fireplace(Ambiance only, not functioning 11/24)
Dining- Table seats 4
Kitchen: Fridge, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, SMEG coffee maker, and toaster. Fully stocked with all utensils, cookware and dishware.
Laundry Area/Mud room- Just off the back patio, plenty of space to put your coats and boots. Full sized HE washer dryer.
Yard -Partially fenced back yard. Spa for 6. Propane fire pit and grill. We refill tanks once a week. Please check levels before grilling. We will reimburse tank swaps with picture of receipt. Spa hours per city regulation is 7AM-10PM.
Heating- Home is heated by a wall heater in living room. Keep bedroom doors open to ensure heat distributes. There are also space heaters provided.
Cooling- Like most homes in Big Bear there is no AC. Fans are provided. Nights do cool down
Parking: Flat driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles.
Pets- Maximum 2 dogs. We do not allow any other type of animal. Felines are NOT allowed. Please be mindful of the safety of your pet. Pets must be declared prior to arrival. There is a non refundable $100 pet fee per reservation. Additional charges occur if damage or extra cleaning is required.
If traveling in winter, we highly suggest purchasing trip insurance! We have a strict cancellation policy and will stand by it. Winter months can be challenging with snow, ice, road closures, and other things. Cover yourself by purchasing the trip insurance.
We hope we answered all your questions. If we did not, feel free to send us a message.
Guest Access:
Flat parking for 2 vehicles.
You have access to the entire house. Only one closet is locked.
The Neighborhood:
.3 Big Bear Historical Museum
.5 Community Market
.8 Thelmas Family Restaurant
1.5 Pickles Pie Shop
1.8 Convention Center (OktoberFest, Farmers Market, Wyatts Saloon)
1.9 Big Bear Snow play
3.1 Lake Access(closest Stanfield Cutoff)
3.2 Stater Bros Grocery
3.3 Vons
3.3 Starbucks
3.4 CVS
3.6 Alpine Pedal Path
3.7 Home of The Hang Over
3.8 Walgreens
4.5 Snow Summit
4.7 Savvy Bears Office
4.7 Alpine Zoo
4.8 Bear Mountain Golf Course
5.4 Pine Knot Marina
5.6 The Village (shopping & restaurants)
6.1 Alpine Slide
7.8 Boulder Bay Park
Getting Around:
Mountain transit is a short .2 mile walk from the home.
Other Things to Note:
We believe that expectations for both host and guest are met, when things are clear. Just some things to note.
Please respect our neighbors. It’s a very quiet street. We know most our neighbors.
Reminder- This is the mountains. We do our best to control what we can. We hire Terminix to spray and leave bait for pests, do our best to prevent rodents. Annual removal of weeds. Most of our homes do have sap producing trees. We do our best to keep all amenities stocked. However there are times things break and we have to wait for shipping.
Violation of the restrictions will result in eviction without refund.
All requests to change date, must be done a minimum of 14 days before your stay. Prices may change due to change of date.
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.
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.
PETS(Terra Cottage allows 2 dogs. No other animals permitted)
Pets are required to be leashed or kept in an enclosed area on the property at all times. Dogs are required to be licensed. Barking or other animal noise may result in noise complaints.
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 (6 including children & 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-2021-01507
Interaction with Guests:
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.
