Summary:
Welcome to Retro Bear Haus! A perfect couple’s retreat with all the retro cozy vibes, mountain views, and spa. Short distance from Bear Mountain Ski resort and zoo. A perfect place to reset in your favorite way, adventurous or slow & relaxed.
- Occupancy 3
- Wood burning fireplace
- 2 burner cook top, fridge, counter dishwasher
- Large deck
- Spa
- Mini split Ac/heating with wall heater
- Large fully fenced yard
- Propane grill
- Parking for 1 vehicle on driveway
The Space:
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The Home- 530 square foot studio style home. All flooring is plush green carpet. Loft bedroom with a queen bed. Updated colorful retro vibes throughout. Large, mountainscape(natural mountain), fenced lot with mature trees. Please note stairs are unavoidable. The home is located down a set of stairs around the garage. Additionally bedroom is upstairs.
For popular destinations and distances from this home. Open the "Where you'll be/ Neighborhood" section of our listing.
Bedroom 1-Located in the loft, there is no door. Queen sized bed, dresser, small smart tv, closet, and mini split ac/heater unit.
We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q tips, and floss picks. We provide 3 bath towels, 3 spa towels, 2 washcloths, and 1 hand towel are provided. (Not for lake use, please bring extra for lake.)
Bathroom- Single vanity, corner shower. Located on the main level of the home.
Kitchen- 2 electric burner cook top & microwave. Smeg retro fridge, and countertop dishwasher. Fully stocked with all utensils, dishware, and 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. Coffee grounds and sugar are provided.
Dining- Located in view of kitchen & living area. Table for 3.
Living room- Amazing views & natural lighting. Two sofas surround the fireplace. Large smart tv to stream your favorite apps. Sofa is a futon bed. Linens for this are provided.
Fireplace- Round natural wood burning fireplace. We do not provide wood. It can be purchased upon filling our check in form to be delivered to the home. Please be mindful of any children and the fireplace. There is no protective barrier to prevent access to the fireplace
Deck/Patio- Views the mountain side. Dining table seating for 4 guests, with bench seating on the railing. Propane grill, we provide the tank. Tanks are replaced once a week or as needed. If it needs to be replaced during your stay, please send a picture of receipt you will be reimbursed. Or give us some time and we can have it replaced throughout our team’s day.
Spa- 3 person round spa. Hours per the city is 7A-10P. Spa is professionally balanced and cleaned after every since guest.
Parking- Flat cement parking pad. No garage access is provided. You most likely will need AWD of 4x4 in winter months due to being in the Moonridge area of town. No street parking is allowed.
Pets- We are NOT pet friendly. Proper documentation of service animals will be required such as vaccines, and what the animal is trained to assist in. Dogs are the only type of service animal allowed. All animals MUST be disclosed upon booking.
We manage many pet friendly homes, reach out if you'd like help selecting a home for the whole family.
Cooling- There is one mini split unit in the loft bedroom. The unit cools and heats.
Heating- This home has a wall heater, a wood burning fireplace, and mini split unit.
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 join us at Retro Bear Haus. 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 the entire property. The only exceptions are the garage and a cabinet near the front door.
You're not missing much!
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.
1.2 Bear Mountain Ski
1.2 Bear Mountain Golf Course
1.6 Alpine Zoo
1.8 Moonridge Coffee Company
2.5 Walgreens
2.6 Home Of The Hang Over
2.7 Clean Bear Site #1 (trash drop off site)
2.8 CVS
3.0 Snow Summit
3.0 Starbucks
3.1 Vons
3.1 Stater Bros Grocery
3.5 Savvy Bears Office (check in)
3.6 Grizzly Manor Café
3.6 Stanfield cut off (lake/beach access)
3.7 Wildlife Boardwalk
3.7 Alpine Pedal Path
3.7 Convention Center (OktoberFest, Farmers Market, Wyatts Saloon)
3.8 Ski Beach Park (lake access playground and dog park)
3.7 Broadway Café(amazing burgers & shakes)
4.0 East Public Launch Ramp
4.2 Pine Knot Marina
4.3 Big Bear Snow play
4.5 The Village (shopping and majority of restaurants)
4.5 TropiCali
5.0 Alpine Slide
5.9 Clean Bear Site #2 (trash drop off site)
6.1 Holloways Marina
6.5 Pleasure Point Marina
6.7 Boulder Bay Park
7.4 Castle Rock Trail
7.4 Captain Johns Fawn Harbor
8.5 Big Bear Lake Dam
Getting Around:
A vehicle is highly recommended in Big Bear. Taxi's and rideshare options are very limited. For public transportation check out Mountain Transit. The closest pick up location is .5 miles from the home.
Other Things to Note:
City of Big Bear Lake Good Neighbor Policy must be respected at all times. Please review the city rules. This is listed verbatim.
Do not exceed the occupancy limit (3 this includes children & infants)
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 (1 vehicle only)
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.
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.(This home is NOT pet friendly)
Take your dog with you so they do not disturb
surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake
is very dog-friendly!
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.
License-VRR-2025-0927
Interaction with Guests:
We use mainly the platform messaging service. Once all required forms are filled out, and the door code is sent. We tend to leave you to enjoy your trip. Send us a message if anything pops up or have questions!
