Newly Built Luxury Custom Lakefront Home

• Great House, Beautiful Views, Excellent Owner

  Great House, Beautiful Views, Excellent Owner

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 02/01/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  Annette is just a perfect owner to deal with. She is on top of her game. I have stayed in a many houses in Big bear and lake arrowhead, this was the best. Its new, clean and beautiful. She even had fresh flowers in the kitchen!! Most of all I liked dealing with her. She is extremely cool and easy going. We had a great time and for sure are planning to do it again in the near future. On top of it all, we left a charger behind she mailed it out on her own expense. We made great memories at her house. Rent with confidence!!!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Getaway!

  Wonderful Getaway!

  • Guest Gee Eng
  • Date of stay 01/11/13
  • Review Submitted 01/25/13
  Our last minute getaway from the grind with 2 other families with kids. Great location! 10 minutes from Arrowhead Village, right on the lake! We went to take the kids out to see the snow for the first time. We were lucky enough that a storm passed through before we came in. Sledding in the driveway for the young ones was great (you'll have to watch for the cliffside with tiny ones though), and the golf course is an excellent place when it snows as it is a peaceful short walk from the home where you can play safely in the snow, build snowmen and have the little ones slide down what was previously the 'greens'. The house is well appointed with a master suite that includes a 'steam room' in the shower. The views are serene, overlooking the lake and very quiet and peaceful with careful separation from neighbors on the large lots. We all had an excellent time in the short 3 days we were there. Annette was very accommodating and very helpful throughout our trip. One note for winter travelers, the house is on a slope and we had some issues getting in and out as we were not accustomed to driving around on ice/snow conditions (likely due to our lack of experience). We had a Rx300 and Sienna with chains and had issues getting in and out. A little slipping and sliding. While the main roads are well taken care of, the side roads can be hairy if you don't know what you're doing. Be sure to salt/shovel before getting in and out and bring chains in case. If you're worried about it, best to park by the inactive firehydrant at the top of the road. We are all looking forward to our next trip out there!

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

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• Beautiful Home, Amazing Lake View!!

  Beautiful Home, Amazing Lake View!!

  • Guest hurricane
  • Date of stay 09/28/12
  • Review Submitted 10/16/12
  We had such a relaxing stay a few weeks ago at this gorgeous home. You just want to sit and stare out any window or deck at the fantastic views of the lake, and different variety of birds. We can't wait to come back for all the seasons of the year. Yes, the owner lives in the house, but unlike the 3-star review person, we appreciated that it had EVERY appliance we could imagine in the kitchen, and the half eaten food in the fridge, I think they must have been talking about the condiments?!? We used them, and appreciated not having to buy little things like mustard,ketchup & tobasco sauce. We actually had plenty of closet & drawer space to accommodate any space we needed in each bedroom, so that person sure likes to exaggerate saying there was "none". I believe they should stick to hotels if they want absolutely empty closets, they might be happier. We will be back with bells on!!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Relaxing Getaway

  Relaxing Getaway

  • Guest G
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/08/12
  Our family had a lovely time recently at this property. The house is spacious and beautiful and the views of the lake from both the living and master bedroom are incredible. It feels private and serene. We were there with our 14 month old daughter who really enjoyed feeding the ducks at a little park about a 5-10 minute walk away, as well as the beach at the nearby beach clubs that the house gives you access to. There are porch swings on both levels, which was a wonderful spot to enjoy a drink and admire the view. We inadvertently left something at the house and Annette was so kind to overnight it to us at no charge. We did need to move breakable items out of reach and block the entry to the stairs as the house is not babyproofed, but it did not pose a problem. We would definitely recommend this property to others!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for such a nice review!!! Always so appreciated! Please come up and enjoy property again, fall and winter are lovely. Take Care, Annette

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• Perfect lake retreat!

  Perfect lake retreat!

  • Guest MrsVB
  • Date of stay 08/16/12
  • Review Submitted 08/28/12
  This place was simply the perfect getaway for my husband's 30th birthday. The house has stunning views of the totally secluded lake where we could watch the guys fish all day long. They caught a bunch of bass and other fish which was really exciting. Its close to all the main shopping/dining yet far enough away from all the loud boaters. Annette was an absolute pleasure to work with and very professional and accommodating. Great for anyone looking for a relaxing weekend out of the city! Highly recommend.

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

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• QuickEE

  QuickEE

  • Guest Dennis
  • Date of stay 08/03/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  Had a great time with our two daughters and their families. Kids were never bored. They spent hours catching (with their hands) and releasing tadpoles in front of the house by the dozens. Gameroom was well used also. We went to the beach one day and found a tree to get under for the adults and the kids headed to the water for the entire afternoon. Also had a good time at the festival where Elvis and the Eagles took turns entertaining. The local movie theater (to our suprise) had first run movies for adults and kids showing at the same times, so we took advantage of that. One of our best vacations with the whole family. Wish we could have stayed longer. The house was all everyone else said that was good. We'll be back.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Little Slice of Heaven!

  Little Slice of Heaven!

  • Guest gsugar
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/26/12
  We just got back from a 3 night family vacation at Grass Lake which is 10 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. We loved Annette's house and it fit our family of 12 well. We took our 2 married children and their families. The 6 grandchildren, ages 6, 9, 11, 17 18 and 21, enjoyed the fishing, hikes and going to the beach club. The younger ones had an exciting time playing on the edge of the lake near the house catching bullfrog tadpoles...that entertained them for hours! The layout of the house is great w/ the living area upstairs and the bedrooms and game room downstairs. We gathered to eat meals and play games in the beautiful, spacious upstairs and when the younger ones had to go to bed, we were not disturbing them. The view from the 2 decks and most of the windows in the house are spectacular! Annette was always available, by phone, to answer any questions, before and during our stay. She couldn't have been more accommodating. We had a very memorable time that we will all cherish. Thank you Annettee and Christian for sharing your little slice of heaven with our family!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• comfortable home

  comfortable home

  • Guest brent
  • Date of stay 07/15/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  We had a great time with the family in lake arrowhead. It was our first time to visit, and I think we chose a good spot. Perfect house for 3 couples or family looking to get away from the city. Loved the steam shower.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• family vacation

  family vacation

  • Guest CJC
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  My family which included 4 adults and 3 children stayed at this mountain home. Let me start off by saying this home is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous views, lovely kitchen and dinning area, wonderful master bedroom, and large enough to accommodate everyone and then some. The only thing that I have to complain about or wish I would have known going into the rental (would not have rented knowing this) is that the owner does actually live in this cabin and all of her and her sons personal belongings are everywhere throughout the house. Every closet and drawer was filled with their clothes, every drawer is filled with their papers and other personal items, the laundry room had their laundry all over the counter, the master bathroom was filled with her very personal items, and the fridge even had partially eaten food left in it. I personally just found this very awkward and a little gross every vacation rental we have ever stayed at (which is many from VRBO) has always been empty of personal items except for maybe one locked closet. Also there was dog/cat hair on the couches, floors, even in the bedding (which I washed when we first arrived because I couldn't handle) If you can over look these issues the house would be a great rental and the owner was very nice and responded to all questions quickly.

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• Mountain Lakefront

  Mountain Lakefront

  • Guest Fred
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 04/18/12
  We stayed at this lovely home from 4/1-4/8/12 and couldn't have asked for more. It seemed as though the owner was aware of our needs before we were.The home was bigger than I expected and accommodated our family of two adults and four kids under 9 with room to spare. The views were awesome in every direction, not to mention the lake it fronted. The home provided a wood burning fireplace in the spacious living room a perfect gathering place for the family. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the modern appliances. Our oldest son enjoyed his own bed for the first time and his two younger brothers were thrilled at sharing the bunk beds in the kids room. There were so many toys in this room that we often didn't hear a peep from them for hours. The home has a game room with pool table, electronic basketball game and darts for family entertainment. Outside were two decks both with gorgeous lake views.There was plenty of seating outside with an entertaining table and chairs, benches, BBQ, three swing benches(I couldn't get my two year old off the sling swing) and steps to the lake. The kids discovered a secret path and hiding place between the laundry room and the kids bedroom. The laundry room came fully equipped with an energy efficient washer and dryer. Our youngest son celebrated his 5th birthday in the mountains couldn't thank mom and dad enough. My oldest daughter came up for the birthday celebration and enjoyed the privacy of her own bedroom suite with private entrance. I found time to relax with fishing pole in hand for a couple days and mom enjoyed reading next to the cozy fireplace in the master bedroom. The master bedroom was a vacation within the vacation. It has Jacuzzi tub (also with a lake view ) which shares the gas fireplace with the bedroom. My personal favorite was the Aroma/Spa shower which melted every once of stress I brought with me on the trip. The owner provided maps and fliers on local attractions and points of interest. We found time to hit the outlet shops at Lake Arrowhead Village, take the lake tour by boat on the Arrowhead Queen, went tubing in Snow Play (Big Bear) and sampled wine at Jenson's Market in Blue Jay which is every Friday and beer sampling every Saturday. In all, this trip came at a time when we were at wits end and we found salvation, peace and Our family. Renewal comes in many forms, for us it was full of love, thankfulness and the pleasure of sharing this lovely home. God Bless

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

  Owner response: Wow, thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It actually made me cry. I enjoy so much when people enjoy our home, it makes it all worth it! Take care and do come back and stay with us again! Annette

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2-night min.stay winter - 3-night min.stay summer after June 10/holidays
Non-Holiday:$350/night(Sun-Thu) .. $375/night (Fri-Sat) ..$2500/week
New Year's Week, Dec. 26 - Jan 5.  ..$450 a night/5-Night Minimum
Thanksgiving...$450/nt./3nt. min.     Labor Day/Mem.Day...$450/nt.
Cleaning fee: $125
Linens Service (optional) sheets/towels/robes for 2): extra $100 (up to 10 people)
Check-In: 2 to 4 p.m./Check Out: 12 to 2 pm (earlier/later check-in/out possible)
Security Deposit:$500 weekends-Smoking or bringing pets in house forfeits deposit 

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.