Gazebo Dining | National Forest Backyard + Mins to Snow Summit | TurtleBear

Welcome to TurtleBear by AvantStay!

Tucked onto a quiet Moonridge street where the pines do most of the talking, TurtleBear is the kind of cabin that makes you exhale the second you walk in. Vaulted wood ceilings stretch overhead, a brick fireplace anchors the living room, and an old-fashioned cast-iron wood stove sits tucked beside the dining area — adding to the storybook-cabin feel. Plush, layered furnishings invite the kind of long, lazy afternoons that vacations are made for. It's classic mountain coziness with a refreshed, contemporary edge — think warm woods and clean lines, not dated lodge.

The main living area opens up around the fireplace, with skylights pulling in the alpine light and plenty of room to spread out with a book, a board game, or a movie night that runs longer than planned. A sun-drenched second sitting room offers a quieter spot for morning coffee, and the dining area flows naturally into the kitchen, so the cook is never cut off from the conversation.

Step outside and the property really opens up. The backyard runs straight into San Bernardino National Forest, giving you a private buffer of pines and the kind of quiet you can actually hear. A covered gazebo sets the stage for group dinners under the trees, the grill is ready when you are, and a table tennis all but guarantees a tournament before the weekend's out. Adirondack chairs scattered around the yard make it easy to claim your spot.

Sleeping arrangements suit a mix of crowds: a king primary, two queen bedrooms, a bunk room for the kids, and a family room with a sleeper sofa for added flexibility.

Location-wise, you're in one of Big Bear's most coveted pockets. Bear Mountain Resort and Bear Mountain Golf Course are minutes away, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo is just down the road, and the refurbished Moonridge Strip puts coffee shops, donuts, and tap rooms within easy reach. Big Bear Village — the area's hub for shops, dining, and lakeside strolls — is just a 5-minute drive, with Snow Summit close behind and trailheads for Skyline, Bristlecone, and the 2N10 fire road all kicking off close to home. Pack the gear, grab your people, and let the mountain do the rest.

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!

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 ride, 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, Oakside (American), Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, Tropicali (Hawaiian), Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Castle Rock (hiking), Boulder Bay Park, Big Bear Marina, Big Bear Discovery Center, Alpine Pedal Path, Maryland Walking Trail, Edgewood Mansion.

Home Truths:
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- This home can accommodate 10 people but a maximum of 8 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.
- This home does not have AC.
- No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time.
- Indoor sound cannot be loud enough to be audible at the property line.
- Outdoor activities are prohibited from 10pm - 7am
- No cats are allowed at this home, the owner is highly allergic.
​​​​​​​- Guests are responsible for disposing trash at local dumpsite in accordance with City of Big Bear policy. Charges may apply if left on property
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- 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:
3 cars can park on the driveway.

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 / Queen bed
Bedroom 4 / Bunk bed
Living Area / Sleeper sofa
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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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.

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