Blue Mountain Cottage dog & kid friendly, hot tub

ABOUT THIS SPACE:
Welcome to your perfect getaway in Big Bear Lake, CA! Our personal family vacation home offers a tranquil retreat in a peaceful neighborhood, just 15 minutes away from the Village and only 10 minutes from the slopes and hiking.

THE SPACE:
Step into relaxation as you immerse yourself in the brand new hot tub, big enough to accommodate 6 people, and enjoy grilling delightful meals on the propane BBQ grill. Inside, the charm continues with a cozy fireplace in thedining room and a wood-burning stove in the living room, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

For those who need to work remotely, we've got you covered with an office desk and an ergonomic chair, ensuring your productivity while staying connected with strong Wi-Fi.

Outside, our comfortable backyard beckons with a large fire pit, outdoor table, and another propane grill for al fresco gatherings. And the fun never stops with entertainment options like ping pong, foosball, mini pool, and a mini arcade machine.

Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, as our property is dog-friendly with a fully fenced backyard, complete with fruit and pine trees for added privacy. Speaking of family, we've tailored our home to be kid-friendly, providing bikes, toys, mini scooters, plastic dishes, a kids' table, and strollers.

Laundry is made convenient with our inside laundry facilities, so you can pack light and stay fresh throughout your stay.

The house boasts 1500 sq feet of space, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom treats you to a king-size bed with a new Sealy firm mattress, a Samsung Smart 4k HD TV, and a private en-suite with a walk-in closet and a shower.

The queen bedroom offers a restful retreat with a queen-size bed on a new Sealy firm mattress, a 43-inch smart TV, and ample storage in the dresser and closet.

The twin bedroom ensures a comfortable rest on two extra-long twin beds with Beautyrest medium-firmness pillow-top new mattresses.

The queen and twin bedrooms share a lovely size bathroom in the hallway, newly renovated with a large tub.

Family cooking is a joy in our well-stocked kitchen, complete with new pots and pans, dishes, and spices. You'll find a coffee maker, tea pot, toaster, microwave, baking sheets, strainers, and a variety of cooking utensils. Plus, a Samsung fridge with filtered water and a Samsung oven to make meal prep a breeze.

Entertainment options abound, with a brand new oversized Sony TV in the living room, accompanied by a Sony DVD player and a Sony portable speaker. Additional TVs in the bedrooms ensure everyone's favorite shows are just a click away. Don't forget to relax next to the wood-burning stove while enjoying the TV apps, and for the ultimate indulgence, take control of the built-in speakers in the hot tub with your phone.

Make unforgettable memories at our Big Bear Lake cabin, where comfort, fun, and relaxation are waiting for you. Book your stay now and experience the perfect mountain getaway!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is your dog policy

Dogs are always welcomed. We have a sweet 70 pound baby ourselves so we understand how hard it is to find a Big Bear house that would allow bigger dogs. We do charge a $25 pet fee as it takes longer to clean the house after our furry friends and wash all doggie blankets.
We are just asking you to help us protect the house from any accidents. Please use provided blankets on the furniture to keep it safe from the hair and dirt, pick up after your dog in the backyard, don’t allow excessive barking outside disturbing the neighbors (we have a lot of squirrels) or digging.

2. Do you provide propane for the fire pit and the grill

Yes! Based on our experience, it gets annoying to look for propane when you just drove for 2 hours up the mountain. We will have extra propane tanks in the garage at all times. Please be respectful to our expense and turn off the gas when you don’t use it. Some guests leave the fire pits and heaters all night, leaving nothing for the next visitors.

3. Do you provide coffee, tea, paper towels

Yes! You will find coffee, some tea assortment, sugar and creamers, a couple of paper towels, olive oil, salt, pepper, full rack of spices, hot sauces, filtered water in the fridge - a little bit of everything to start your vacation.

4. Are we allowed to stay in the hot tub after 10 pm

The city noise regulation refers mostly to the noise level after 10 pm so as long as you don’t have music and are not loud, please enjoy the hot tub and watch the stars all night! Unfortunately if you do have a late party, the neighbors will notify us and the police, there are fines and stay terminations in place. Just be very respectful and understanding to our neighbors who actually need to go to work early morning, this way you can stay outside all night with no issues.

6. Do you have a wood fire pit outside

No. We are not allowed to use any kind of wood outside due to fire dangers, everything is propane based. Please be mindful and don’t leave the fire unattended!

7. Do you have Disney Plus, Netflix, Cable

We provide most of the apps like Disney Plus and Netflix, but currently no cable. We are considering getting it it is a popular request.


8. What is the parking situation

We have a wide flat driveway in front of the house so you can comfortably park 3 large vehicles. The garage is pretty tight with toys, so we are not using it for parking at the moment.

9. Do you have good Wi-Fi

Yes! Our jobs are Wi-Fi dependent so we made sure to have fast Wi-Fi and a comfortable desk/chair.

10. Are we allowed to use bikes and toys

Yes! Everything you find in the garage is available for your use ( bikes, scooters, toys, strollers, a playpen).

11. How long does it take to heat up the hot tub

In winter, we keep the hot tub at 98 degrees so that it would take less than an hour to get to full 104 degrees. Please make sure to keep the belts and the cover on while heating it up, otherwise it will take much longer. Please lock the belts and change the temperature back to 98 when done.

12. How far are you from the restaurants and shops

Our house is located in Big Bear City, not in the Big Bear Lake city, so we are outside of the tourist zone. It takes about 10 minutes to get to main grocery stores like Vons and Stater Bros, Starbucks, DIY, tubes, Zoo and ski slopes, a very easy straight drive on our main road - Big Bear Blvd.
It takes 15 minutes to get to the main marina and the village with shops and restaurants.
It also takes 10-15 minutes to reach main fishing spots on the other side of the lake, many popular hikes, and even donkeys.

13. Is it safe to go for walks or bike rides in your neighborhood

Definitely safe and pleasant! Our blocks are lined up with gorgeous pine trees and beautiful homes. The flat quiet roads inspire take walks and bike rides to parks, hiking trails, we also have a cute park nearby. You can take your bike to the lake as well.

14. Do you have a view

Our house is only one floor so unfortunately not much of the view. You can enjoy some Mountain View but the trees are blocking most of it. At the same time, you will be able to see many squirrels and beautiful birds living in those trees.

15. Any recommendations for dog friendly restaurants

Yes, we are compiling the guidebook with recommendations. Many restaurants have nice patios but they are quite often closed in winter.

16. Do you have central heating system if we don’t want to use the wood burning stove

Yes! We have a great heating system, the house gets warm fast and you can control the vents opening if some rooms prefer to be colder and some love the heat.