Vacation Rentals by Owner

Little Slice of Heaven - 2 Hours From L.A.

Guest: southbaybabe (redondo beach, ca USA)
Date of Stay: 04/27/12 Review Submitted: 05/02/12

Came up from the South Bay to celebrate my daughter;s 10th birthday with 4 of her friends and their moms. We had a blast. the house was perfect. Wonderfully appointed and stocked and CLEAN (not like so many other rentals) The rooms were plentiful, location ideal and all in all we had a wonderful time! The description Ken gives here is accurate but the photos don't do the house justice - especially not the downstairs bunkbed room suite - that bathroom is INSANE - I want it at home!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful home--we loved it!!!

Guest: **Nat** (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/28/12

My group and I had a wonderful weekend in your home. I wouldn't think twice if you are debating on renting this place or not--because it was "the best". The home was very clean, spacious, fully equipped, cozy and had a cabin feel to it which made it even more wonderful. There was plenty of space to sleep (great place for big groups) and the bunk bed room downstairs was a hit amongst our group. The pool table, air hockey and wrap around patio was great because there was plenty to do, while relaxing and enjoying our time there. The kitchen had everything that we needed, was clean and spacious. The owner, Ken was very informative, helpful and easy to contact. Thanks for making the renting process so pleasant. There was also plenty of space for parking which was a plus! Thank you for sharing your place with us! We hope to be back one day! Natalie

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The Perfect Palace for Princesses

Guest: Litelady (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

Our women's Bible study group held our annual winter retreat here and it couldn't have been more perfect. The home is large and beautifully decorated and had all the comforts of home. We lacked for nothing. There are lots of rooms so the gals had their privacy and quiet time with the Lord when they wanted, and the living room was large enough to accommodate us all and very cozy with the lovely rock fireplace and A-frame ceiling. There were plenty of places to dine for our large group, with a huge dining table in the formal living room, a breakfast nook that expanded with a leaf, and counter space with bar stools. The kitchen was well stocked with every item necessary to cook our meals and everything operated perfectly. The sleeping accommodations were fabulous too. The downstairs bunk room was perfect for a group of giggling women, and those who wanted more quiet space were treated to 3 lovely bedrooms upstairs when plenty of room to sprawl out and be comfortable. The big screen TV, pool table and air hockey didn't get as much use as if there would have been a group of guys there, but we did use them and they were fun. Parking was exceptional, we creatively fit 7 cars in front of the property. The owner was awesome to communicate with, returned emails promptly, gave explicit instructions for everything, and gave us a great recommendation for a place to have a nice dinner one evening. All in all we had a wonderful time and our group will be looking to rent this home again for our retreat next year. Thank you so much

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

excelente cabaña, espaciosa, cómoda y muy bonita

Guest: Maria (mexico city)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

Pasamos una vacación increible en Lake Arrowhead. La cabaña es aún más bonita que en las fotos y su mantenimiento excelente. Además de ser espaciosa y cómoda tiene todo lo que uno pueda necesitar para sentirse a gusto. Realmente disfrutamos mucho nuestra estancia en ella. Los señores Steele mantuvieron en todo momento una comunicación fluida con nosotros y resolvieron todas nuestras dudas rápidamente. Se nota que para ellos es importante que los huéspedes pasen la mejor vacación posible. Recomendamos ampliamente esta cabaña y esperamos regresar algún día.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: marie (huntington beach)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

My friends and I had a wonderful time in your gorgeous cozy home. The real treat was the jacuzzi on the deck. It was great to be able to see the stars while relaxing in it. We had a marvelous time. Thanks for sharing your home with us! Marie

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Heaven in the mountains

Guest: goldsigner (Oceanside, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

What a great home! Beautiful and comfortable rustic furnishings in a gorgeous setting. Open A Frame design with deck for dining and a jacuzzi under the oaks. Plenty of room for the whole gang. The kids especially loved having their own space downstairs, and the adults appreciated that too! This was our second stay, and we'll keep on coming back. Close to shopping and you can walk to the lake trail.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great retreat, great getaway

Guest: giwantsnow (Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

We loved this place, better than advertised. On deck jacuzzi awesome, pool table, open kitchen and living room. Steele's were very professional, made sure the place was in tip top shape... extra amenities like a back up propane for the grill and dishes and spices, sugar, etc. made the trip that much more special. The home is on a main street but the deck overlooks the hilly region and gives you a view of the deck. Thank you, for sharing your place with us Ken!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AMAZING BIRTHDAY VACATION

Guest: Sarmen (Burbank, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

Well, well, well, where do I start? From the first email that I sent to Ken, to the last one... This place was truly amazing. We went up to their property on my bday and had a ton of fun. There is so much to do at the house, it has a pool table, air hockey table, jacuzzi... the balcony is amazing, curves around the whole building with a breathtaking lakeview... the house is really big, so many bedrooms and so many beds, we actually had more beds than people to sleep on hehe.. the bottom floor, includes 4 bunk beds, great for family vactaions, kids will love the bunkbeds, and by the air hockey table, there is a little hang out area for kids.. the last floor also contains a nice Jacuzzi size tub to soak your troubles away at night before bed.. the upstairs bedroom includes a private bathroom and a balcony above the jacuzzi. Full on washing and drying machin, big dinner table, nice kitchen, full of everything that you need for cooking including spices... it has an outdoor BBQ so that you can grill, sip a beer and look at the lake... the house is located right above the lake which is litteraly a short walk down to the docks.. very amazing place, we went there with couples but still ended up having a blast... we had such a great time that my uncles family wants to book the property real soon... The Steel family are very nice people to deal with, everything is done promptly, no hassle involved, very fast and accurate. I truly suggest booking this property for your next vacation. Great for family but if you guys are going with couples, you will still have a good time. Weather you want to play pool or relax in the balcony while reading your favorite book, the choices are endless, you can do it all at the Steel residence, thank you guys for showing us a really good time at your property. Definatly will be back for more... Thank you again guys...

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place - We'll be back!

Guest: Pete (Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

This place has it all. It’s large enough for multiple families, it’s close to skiing and sledding, it’s has a great kitchen with everything needed for cooking, and it has lots of games including a pool table. The kid’s room has 4 bunk beds and plenty of space for them to play around. We were able to sled down the hill in back of the house without getting in the car. The Jacuzzi was a great place to relax after skiing all day. We had a perfect time and can’t wait for next time. Thanks Steele family!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect winter getway..

Guest: Cory (Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/21/10

This is our second annual trip to the North Bay Retreat! The house is so cozy and inviting and perfect for families with small children! Games, sledding nearby, the village and the bedroom downtairs with bunk beds is a kids dream! I would highly recommend this cozy retreat to all....Thanks Ken & Marilyn for another awesome family vacation!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Beautiful home

Guest: Vivien (El Monte, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Pictures dont do this place justice. House is very big, beautiful and cozy. Seller was very helpful throughout the whole process. Emails were replied within an hour. Will come back again for sure, possibly during winter time. My family already planning the next trip as we were finishing this one.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Karen (Buena Park)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 03/12/10

We had the best time in your lovely home! It was so warm and inviting that we felt as if we were invited to stay with close friends! Our grandsons (ages 6, 4, and 2) keep talking about how much fun they had! Thanks again!

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Guest: Joe33 (Irvine, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/24/09 Review Submitted: 05/24/09

Fantastic house! Bigger than you think, warm and inviting, clean, full of natural light, with a special character all its own. Downstairs is a HUGE room with 4 bunks(8 beds) and a mondo bathroom with jacuzzi tub and shower. Incredible. Upstairs is another montsruous master plus two nice bedrooms with queens, all joined at a loft game room. The middle floor is great room in the heart of the A-frame and everyone feels relaxed and connected, with the kitchen, breakfast nook, dining area and patio all adjoined. We had a very special stay and everyone said, "We HAVE to come back!" And we will.....

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Guest: Gloria Boettcher (-)
Date of Stay: 01/25/08 Review Submitted: 01/25/08

3 good sized families were able to stay at this property with ample room for everyone. The pictures do not do it justice. The owners were very nice to deal with and the home was in great condition. All of our kids really enjoyed the HUGE "bunkbed" room, pool table, air hockey, and jacuzzi! We will definitely stay there again. The only thing that waas missing was SNOW (maybe Christmas next year)! Thank you Steele family....we will do it again.

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