Where to begin! Packed up the family (dog and all) to stay here for a combo writing retreat/summer vacay. Photos don't do this beauty justice. So many nice touches throughout, and the cabin is bigger than it appears. Oh, and having a parking deck was great rather than trying to juggle street parking.

The upper living area off the kitching/dining room isn't really shown in the pics, but it's where we spent a large portion of time. It has a pretty fireplace, a vaulted beam ceiling, a massive couch, and a 60" flat screen. The kitchen and both bathrooms are very nicely decorated and were well stocked while we were there with towels/TP/hand soap/all kinds of dishware, trash bags, and seasonings. (Bring your own shampoo/shower soap.) Bedrooms are super cute and offer extra pillows and blankets.

The two rear decks are large with plenty of seating. We enjoyed some meals out there as well as writing time and stargazing during cool evenings. The hammock was a fun surprise too. You do look out over the golf course a little from the upper deck, but this doesn't mean it lacks a woodsy/forest feel. There are plenty of trees to help views and privacy. There's also a BBQ and a nice fire pit, but we didn’t use them.

Downstairs has a game room and bar plus two of the bedrooms, a bathroom, and the laundry area. We made use of the bar table for playing cards, and air hockey was a big hit. There are board games tucked around the cabin, too, if you're bringing family/friends.

Do make sure to visit Lake Arrowhead village a few miles away. Lots of eateries, shops galore, and a great place to stroll along the lake to watch boats and take in the lovely scenery. This is also where you can take the Lake Arrowhead Queen for a tour around the lake. And Jensen's or Stater Bros are nearby if you need groceries. While we made most of our food in the cabin, we wound up eating out more than expected. And the lazy Susan dining table was great for family style meals.

This was a great place to get writing done (I did a ton!), and the family didn't want to leave. They kept wanting me to add extra days, and my husband joked about moving in permanently, ha. Definitely worth booking this property, we're glad we did.