Summary:
Welcome to Lake Front Getaway. This house is all decked out with fun for all guests! Surrounded by mature towering pines, right on the lake (Metcalf Bay). It’s an idyllic mix of forest, lake, adventure, and serenity for your getaway.
-Occupancy 12 adults 2 children/infants
-Parking for 5 on driveway
-8 person spa
-Dock usage
-Gaming garage
-Gas fireplace
-Laundry area
-Full kitchen with appliances
-Central heating
-Smart Tvs in bedrooms
-Ev Charger(coming soon)
-2 trained dogs allowed
The Space:
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The Home- 2,500 sq feet mostly renovated. Two floors (lower 3rd is being renovated, available soon). Views of lake and meadow nearby. 5 bedrooms, 4 with king sized beds. All rooms have smart televisions. 3 bathrooms, one on each level with one in the primary bedroom. Large living room with plenty of seating. Large gaming garage doubles as a second living area. Private dock (lake levels vary). We are licensed for 12 maximum adults with 2 children. Infants do count towards the total guest count.
Please note: Bedrooms 2 & 3 are attached. You must walk through bedroom 2 to access bedroom 3. Great for a family sharing space. One bedroom is on the main level. All bedrooms have darkening curtains.
Bedroom 1(Primary, Main level) -King sized bed, nightstands with USB port, walk in closet, chaise, ceiling fan, large & smart tv. Access to the primary bathroom.
Bedroom 2(upstairs)- King sized bed, nightstands with USB port, armchair, closet, large smart tv, desk with chair, ceiling fan. Patio access and gorgeous views. Entry into bedroom 3.
Bedroom 3(upstairs, through bedroom 2)- King sized bed, nightstands with USB port, desk with chair, large smart tv, ceiling fan. Patio access.
Bedroom 4(upstairs)- Three queen sized beds, nightstands with USB port walk in closet, ceiling fan, large smart tv, access to back patio.
Bedroom 5 (upstairs)- King sized bed, nightstands with USB port, closet, built in shelves, ceiling fan, large smart tv, patio access.
We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q tips, and floss picks. We do provide limited hand towels and washcloths. 14 bath towels are provided. (Not for lake use, please bring extra for lake.) Bathrooms have not been renovated yet.
Bathroom 1 (Main level) -Single vanity, enclosed shower.
Bathroom 2(Main level, Primary)- Double vanity, enclosed shower, and bathtub.
Bathroom 3 (upper level)- Double vanity, enclosed shower, and bathtub.
Kitchen- Visible from living room. Full-sized fridge, gas stove, 6 burner range, microwave, and dishwasher to help you create wonderful meals. If you prefer take-out, no worries! Fully stocked with all utensils, dishware, and cookware. You have access to the pantry for food storage. Basic spices are provided, but not guaranteed. A small 3-person table in kitchen along with counter top seating for 4.
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 & Keurig to start your day right.
Dining- Located near the kitchen. Seating for 10 at the large dining table, with 2 large benches and 2 stools. Additional seating in kitchen and bar counter. Sliding door to the back patio.
Living room- Large sofa, love seat, 1 arm-chair, wood burning fireplace, 4 switch controllers, large smart tv to stream your favorite apps. Door to garage gaming area and sliding door to back patio.
Fireplace- Gas fireplace in the living room. No need to buy wood.
Gaming Exercise garage- Not your standard gaming garage. This room is a second living room, gym, and gaming space. Large couch, large smart tv, pool table, shuffleboard, and access to back deck. Free weights and bench to get your exercise in. Use gym equipment at own risk.
Parking- Concrete driveway for 5 vehicles. You may need AWD, 4x4, and chains in winter months due to being in a high snow area of town. No garage parking as it is strictly a living room/gaming area.
Ev (coming soon)- Charger available for no extra charge. We do not provide any type of cords or adapters. Universal 220v.
Pets- We only allow fully trained dogs, with a 2-dog maximum and non-refundable pet fee. No puppies or other types of animals are permitted. We do provide poop bags and treats. The property is not fully fenced. Additional charges may occur to urine/feces, excessive fur, or damage to the home due to pet. All dogs must be added to the reservation, age and breed must be disclosed. We do not discriminate against breed but do like to know.
Back yard/deck- Large deck areas. 8-person spa with privacy lattice. We are right on the lake edge. Please note that the property is private. The lake shore is public, there can be people walking in the area, but are not allowed on the dock or yard.
Dock- Long dock. We do move it frequently to have lake access. The dock is not shared. If you plan on docking a boat, please note water levels vary. We aren't in the deepest portion of lake. If looking for a deeper water home reach out. Lake shoreline is public and may have people wandering.
Storage- Access to a storage closet for ski gear or luggage. This is not climate controlled. Available only on check in day. There is no access in the home or parking until check in time or otherwise granted. This is specifically for early luggage drop off. No other access to the property is allowed until door code is sent. Please respect our team and their time by dropping off items and leaving the property promptly.
Trash- We do have city trash pickup service! The bins lid must close completely due to wildlife. The day of the trash pickup day is Tuesday morning. If you are staying on Monday night, please bring bins to the curb. If you have excessive trash or the bins cannot close there are two free to drop sites (Clean Bear site 1 & 2).
Thank you in advance for helping us keep this amenity! Many rentals do not allow this service due to lack of local support if something goes wrong. We are happy to allow this service, please respect nature and keep our forest clean!
Please make sure to read the additional rules section. We believe in setting proper expectations. Many of these rules are set by the city and enforced by their code enforcement. We are required to follow these rules as a part of our permit.
We hope you choose to stay at Lake Front Getaway! If there are any other questions, please reach out!
We hope we have answered all your questions. If we did not, feel free to send us a message!
Guest Access:
You have access to everything on property. With exception of bottom floor, it is currently being renovated between guests. Cabinets in the garage. As well as a closet in the home. Owners personal items and cleaner's items are stored in these areas. Please respect the spaces and do not try to gain access.
The Neighborhood:
Popular/notable locations and distances from the home in miles. Keep in mind on average our traffic is not nearly as busy. Most places on a normal day with good weather take 5-15 minutes to get to.
Public transit is .25 from the home. Please search Mountain Transit for routes and times. Most are free to ride.
.2 Pleasure Point Marina
.5 Clean Bear Site #2 (trash drop off site)
.6 Boulder Bay Park
.8 Country Kitchen
1.0 Gold Rush Mining Company
1.1 Lakeview Market
1.1 Pho Big Bear
1.2 Sister My Sister Bake Shop
1.2 Azteca Grill
1.2 Big Bear Mountain Brewery
1.4 Castle Rock Trail
1.4 Alpine Slide
1.5 Holloways Marina
1.8 Tea & Coffee exchange
1.9 Big Bear Marina
2.2 TropiCali
2.3 Pine Knot Marina
2.4 The Village (shopping and majority of restaurants)
2.4 Café Crepe
2.5 Big Bear Lake Dam
2.8 Grizzly Manor Café
2.8 Savvy Bears Office (Management company)
3.1 Ski Beach Park (lake access playground, dog park, & Friday night summer market)
3.9 Walgreens
3.8 Home Of The Hang Over
3.8 CVS
3.8 Clean Bear Site #1 (trash drop off site)
4.0 Snow Summit
4.4 Starbucks
4.4 Stater Bros Grocery
4.5 OJs Donuts
4.6 Moonridge Coffee Company
4.8 Alpine Zoo
4.8 Stanfield Marsh Wildlife & Wildfowl Preserve
4.9 Stanfield cut off (lake/beach access)
5.1 Alpine Pedal Path
5.3 Vons
5.4 East Public Launch Ramp
5.6 Big Bear Snow play
5.7 Bear Mountain Golf Course
5.8 Bear Mountain Ski
5.9 Convention Center (OktoberFest, Farmers Market, Wyatts Saloon)
Getting Around:
Public transit is .25 from the home. Please search Mountain Transit for routes and times. Most are free to ride.
Ride share programs are very limited and not reliable. A vehicle is highly recommended for Bear Valley.
Interaction with Guests:
We communicate necessary things to note. During your trip we try to maintain your privacy during the trip. Please message on the booking platform you booked on if needed. We are readily available via messaging to address any needs or questions. Otherwise we leave you to your getaway.
