Nestled in the pines, Big Bear Castle offers a luxurious retreat. Walk to the lake and enjoy skiing, hiking, or boating nearby. This AvantStay home features a pool table, shuffleboard game, giant scrabble game and flat-screen TV for endless entertainment.
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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16390 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle
Welcome to Big Bear Castle, an AvantStay home!
An incredible 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 4200 sq. ft, uniquely designed luxury home that sleeps 16. This gorgeous home is in a beautiful, convenient, and easy to access area of Big Bear Lake (close to skiing and just 1/4 mile from the lake). The home is nestled in the pines on a fenced and gated property with lots of privacy. Walk to the lake where you can fish, hike, boat, or watch the 4th of July fireworks!!! Grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and shopping are nearby.
The main house consists of 4 (of the 6) bedrooms & 4 baths. One of the bedrooms & two of the baths is on the main floor to accommodate any elderly in your group. Try out your cooking skills in the kitchen with granite countertops, custom travertine flooring, a large stove, and stainless steel built-in appliances including a dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen has a large pantry available for storing your food. Our home is stocked with lots of board games for your family and friends to enjoy. This fabulous main house has two dining rooms... the custom round dining room has a table that seats 10, a small round table that seats 2 and a second dining room off the living room has a large table that seats 8. The large (620 sq. ft). the living room has a wood-burning fireplace with plenty of seating as well as a beautiful pool table, shuffleboard game, giant scrabble game, flat-screen TV, and wireless internet. Laundry facilities are provided for your use. Upstairs is the Primary Bedroom w/Jacuzzi tub and private patio. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The landing has a foosball game. The Castle bridge will take you to an attached private "Casita guest house" that has an additional 2 bedrooms, a living room (with yet another fireplace!), and a bathroom (with jacuzzi tub). The castle has an inner courtyard (700 sq. ft.) where you can sit and enjoy the mountain air by the fire pit or you can relax on the hammock or in the beautiful spa on the 500 sq. ft. patio out the rear of the main house. The yard has a bocci ball court and horseshoe pits. This home is the perfect location for your next family reunion, ski trip with friends, girls or guys 'weekend away', summer vacation, holiday gathering, honeymoon, anniversary, or birthday celebration.
Only about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is a beautiful and convenient break from the hustle and bustle of the city. This nature lover’s paradise provides endless year-round activities. In the winter, Big Bear Lake offers skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and tubing. In the summer, visitors love to play water sports, horseback rides, golf, hike, and mountain bike. Head to Big Bear when you need a healthy dose of fresh air, exercise, and rejuvenation.
Nearby Attractions: Bear Mountain Ski Resort and Golf Course, Snow Summit Ski Resort, Grizzly Manor Cafe, Dank Donuts, Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, Tropicali, Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Castle Rock, Boulder Bay Park, Big Bear Marina, Big Bear Discovery Center, Alpine Pedal Path.
Experience Big Bear, AvantStay style.
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!
Home Truths: - This home has a maximum occupancy of 16 guests with a max of 14 adults. - Please note, all persons (including infants, children and visitors) at the home are counted towards the total occupancy of the home. Guests cannot exceed the permitted occupancy at any time. - We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - Use of outdoor spas and other outdoor activities are prohibited from 10 pm - 7 am. - No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time. Indoor sound cannot be loud enough to be audible at the property line. - Winter weather warning- From November through March, all vehicles are required to carry chains in their vehicle. - This home is on a fenced and gated property. - This home does not have AC. - Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request. - Guests are responsible for disposing of trash at the local dumpsite in accordance with the City of Big Bear policy. Charges may apply if left on the property. - AvantStay plows and clears the driveway and one pathway to the front door. We provide shovels for guests to use should they wish to clear paths on any other part of the property.
Parking Details: 6 cars can park onsite.
This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.
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The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / Bunk bed Bedroom 4 / Queen bed & day bed Guest House / Queen bed Guest House / Bunk bed
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You will be asked to sign a Big Bear Good Neighbor Policy prior to your stay.
This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Golfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,196 square feet
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An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2021-5142
About the area
Located in Fox Farm, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Chair 10 and Chair 8 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and skiing. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide
Is Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle located?
Located in Fox Farm, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lakeview Shopping Center and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Village. Big Bear Lake and Interlaken Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Walk to Lake | 6BR Cabin w/ Game Room, Hot Tub | Big Bear Castle Reviews
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Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The property was clean, spacious, and had all of the amenities one could ever want. Eight of us stayed and never felt crowded or in each other’s way. Truly beautiful property!
We were in town for the Spartan race and had a group of 10 adults with 4 children/infants. The house was very accommodating with plenty of room for all, activities for everyone, and in a great location.
It was so spacious with everything you could possibly need for a nice stay. We ended up needing extra blankets and linens, and a customer rep was very helpful in aiding us in finding some.
Overall, it was such a great stay. It felt secure and comfortable. Thanks!! We definitely would come back to this place.
Perfect location! It’s a very nice place for family and friends to enjoy gathering together in woods yet still conveniently access to everything. Easy check in and out process and management team is answering questions promptly.
Unfortunately, one of the shower knobs wouldn’t be turned off on the second night we stayed. So the shower wouldn’t stop running. Management sent Peter who is working hard to fix it. Because it was around 9pm and the parts were unavailable, he had to turn off the main water valve and come back in the morning. He offered an option that relocation for the whole group at night but we chose to stay due to inconvenience of packing up for us with seniors and kids. The next day morning he showed up as he promised and worked hard until we could finally use water to flush the toilet. We thank Peter for his hard work on the plumbing system which maybe a bit too old.
That is the reason I have given 4stars overall. We understand things happen. It was inconvenient for a group of people without water to wash and flush toilets. Wished the person who took a shower has had taken the shower during daytime so that we would be outside while the water had to be shut off.
Other than that, it was a great home away from home, love the kitchen with all things you need.
JIng L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robin S.
25 Jan 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nice house but feels like a rental property
I recently stayed with a group of 16 people. The house was spacious enough for all of us, the location to town was great and the fresh flowers were a nice touch; however, the house really felt like just a rental property and not a "castle". When we first entered the house the smoke detector was chirping because there were not any batteries in it; the knob for the oven was missing so we had to use a tool (that we brought) in order to be able to turn the oven on & then we had to guess the temperature of the oven the whole trip; mirrors were broken in the bathrooms; tiles were chipped; the light in the master bath shower wasn't working; an outlet faceplate was broken and posed a serious child hazard. Secondly, the property is advertised as being "fully fenced and gated" however the front gates are chain locked open so we were not able to close them to allow the kids full access of the property like we had anticipated. We were supposed to be given the access code to the front door at 4 PM through the AvantStay app and I had to call the company in order to get the code because it never showed up. And when we tried to enter the casita that required a separate code, I had to reach out again to the company to get that code. We weren't able to get full access of the house for 30 minutes after our check-in time. While all of these things may seem trivial, when you're spending the amount of money that we did on a property like this, you expect these little things to be taken care of and the check-in process to be much smoother.