The Cottage is a former Bugsy Siegel hunting cabin, nestled in the trees on a 14,000 sf lot. The style is modern/rustic with lots of light & high ceilings. Everything has been upgraded in this renovated 1926 cottage. Secluded & minutes from the famous Tudor House, the gathering spot of Bugsy & his gang in the days of prohibition.
The “Hideout” is a former Bugsy Siegel hunting cabin, nestled in the trees on a 14,000 sf lot. The style is modern/rustic with lots of light and high ceilings. Everything has been upgraded in this renovated 1926 cottage. Secluded and minutes from the famous Tudor House, the gathering spot of Bugsy and his gang in the days of prohibition. If you would like to take the Bugsy Challenge, you will be given 3 clues that will lead you to the secret location of the safe containing the long-lost “goods” that Bugsy left behind. Your reward is receiving 40% off your next stay at one of our unique properties.
The Cottage provides an experience not to forget with a cozy fireplace, a large Smart TV, and a full kitchen (the oven is a countertop convection oven). It is set up as a studio with a very comfy queen bed tucked away in its own nook with a privacy screen. There is another sleeping area upstairs in the loft and it is an open loft with a ladder for access. It was designed this way to keep it open and airy. Note: We have gotten feedback that it may be a little tight for 4 adults, and we have made a few modifications to create more space and at the same time have gotten very positive feedback for couples with kids.
The 2nd part of the property with a separate entrance in the back is at times rented separately. There are no shared walls as the storage area and closet sit between the two spaces.
Lake Arrowhead is in the mountains at about 5,500 feet. The main highlight is the change of seasons and clean crisp air. The temperature in the summer is approximately 15 degrees cooler than other areas at lower altitudes. In the winter, there is snow. It is incredibly beautiful and peaceful with lots of trees. It is more of a small-town feel with narrow roads in the Villas where the cottage is located.
The Village at Lake Arrowhead sits on the lake. There are shops and restaurants at the Village and the Arrowhead Resort and Spa is close by. The Tudor house is nearby and if you search around you can read more about Bugsy's former gathering place where there is entertainment weekly and they have an excellent brunch.
About the Area:
Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, and Big Bear Lake are recreational lakes in the Southern California San Bernardino mountains. They offer fresh crisp air, cooler weather (10-15 degrees) in the summer, and snow in the winter. They also offer a more relaxed and low-key energy “vibe” making them ideal locations for getaways to renew the mind, spirit, and body and to reconnect with family and friends.
We answer frequent questions regarding the lakes and have put together some information below on what makes each location unique so it is easier to match with your specific goals for your time away. Upon booking one of our properties, you will receive more detailed information on how you can spend your time in the area.
Big Bear Lake is a public lake and friendly to all types of boats and water sports and is the largest lake of the three. There is a short paved bike and walking trail that goes along the lake. Big Bear is a City and is more populated with stores, restaurants, and nightlife than the other two locations. It has more of a “desert” feel in terms of its topography. Big Bear is 26 miles up the mountain from Lake Arrowhead, Although none of our properties are in Big Bear, we recommend it for a day trip.
Lake Arrowhead is a private lake and is accessible to guests staying at properties with lake rights if the owners have permitted guests to use their ALA (Arrowhead Lake Association) passes. If this is the case, the Amenity “lake access” will be checked on the listing. In our list of properties, the Gingerbread Cottage is providing lake access. With lake access, specifically, the lake trail is accessible. There is a $10 per person per day fee that is required to be paid to receive a wristband for access. More information can be found on the ALA website. Swimming is allowed from the lake trail at any location except the beach clubs (these are restricted to owners). There is no ability to launch boats or SUPs on the lake. The Village is lakefront and is the main area for shops and restaurants and has a fitness center as well. The Queen boat is a tour boat on Lake Arrowhead that provides much of the history of the town - tickets can be purchased at the shop by the lake. There is a local company that offers water skiing lessons boat tours and rentals. This area has more of a small town and alpine feel to it. The Villas area (south side of the lake) in Lake Arrowhead is cooler and gets more snow that lasts longer than the north side of the lake which gets more sun in the winter and is hotter in temperature in the summer. The Villas area is an older area with older homes and narrower streets. The Tudor House is an event center offering Sunday brunch and a variety of events. Skypark is a local attraction as well as Snow Valley for skiing for both Lake Arrowhead and Lake Gregory. Lake Arrowhead is 15 minutes up the mountain from Lake Gregory.
Lake Gregory is a public lake in the town of Crestline, a small town about 20 minutes from the base of the mountain of San Bernardino. It is the closest mountain town to events and locations “down the hill”. In the past few years, the lake operations have become privately managed with significant improvements being done at the lake including the development of a water park, beach improvements, and boat, kayak, and canoe rentals. There is a fee to access the beach area and the water park and no fee to access the 2 1/2 mile trail around the lake. Fishing is allowed and more info can be found on the Lake Gregory website. Crestline has a small-town alpine feel with the lake nestled amongst the tall trees. Crestline gets less snow than the other 2 lake locations. The quaint town has restaurants, coffee shops, and thrift stores.
Twin Peaks/Blue Jay sits in between Crestline and Lake Arrowhead and is convenient to both lakes. It has its restaurants, shops, and thrift stores. It is famous for its outdoor farmer’s market on Thursday afternoons (seasonal).
We have an age minimum of 23 for adults staying with us.
The 2nd queen bed is in the loft accessed by a secured ladder. The loft is open to the living room downstairs and the other sleeping space.
In winter months if there is snow, parking may be limited to one car.
For 28+ nights stay, please contact us before booking. The refundable damage deposit is $100. We will provide bi-weekly cleaning at the price quoted, or there is an option to self-clean with a refundable cleaning deposit of $350. The longer-term cleaning fee is $225. The difference between this fee and the initial cleaning fee paid upon booking will be collected along with the deposits before check-in.
A 45-day cancellation policy applies when canceling or shortening your long-term stay.
Immediately after booking you will receive our short rental agreement to review and accept.
PETS: We are happy to announce our Happy Paws Community Program to help local animal shelters re-home and save the lives of animals.
We donate 25% of pet fees to a local shelter/animal rescue. We are also launching our Happy Paws promotion for pet parents who help us get the word out about the program.
To participate, follow the wick and easy steps in the guidebook under “Pet Parents” to post a picture of you and your furry family member. The picture must be posted before check-out and make sure to tag us. The refund will be provided back to you within 5 days of check-out.
The Short Term Pet discounted fee for non-shedding dogs is $25 per night per pet If your dog is on the list we will need a picture of you and your pet(s) (together) submitted prior to check-in day.
The Short Term regular Pet fee for other dogs or approved pets is $50 per night per pet.
The Long Term Pet fee (28+ nights or longer) is $150 per dog per month. For non-shedding pets on the list the monthly fee is $95 per month.
There is a refundable pet deposit if more than 2 approved pets of $500.
Here are the list of non-shedding dogs:
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Australian Cobberdog
Australian Silky Terrier
Basenji
Beagle
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Boxer
Brussels Griffon
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested
Coton de Tulear
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Terrier
Highland Terrier
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Löwchen
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle Mix
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Saluki
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Whippet
Xoloitzcuintli
Yorkshire Terrier
