For the Fourth of July week, we took out family of seven up to Arrowhead this year. We LOVED this house. Everything about this house was truly great. There's parking for four cars. Four bedrooms, all with comfortable beds, quality linens and space for unpacking.
More than enough space to spread out in two large living areas, multiple decks and chairs, and a large dining area to seat a large family gathering. You could have a quiet place to enjoy some peace and quiet, or you could gather as a group for a more lively setting.
There were dozens of DVD's to choose from, games, puzzles and an old-school pinball machine that kept us all entertained.
The large kitchen area allowed us to all hang out for coffee, snacks and multiple cooks preparing meals, etc.
This house was exactly what we needed. A very homey place to gather, relax and chill out in a beautiful setting.
Beach passes were included. This is a must in Arrowhead, Without them, you can't get near the lake. The only thing we were missing was actually going on the lake. There are no kayaks or paddle boards with the house. You can't take your own equipment to Arrowhead. So, if you want to be on the water, you need to think about this.
For us, this house was perfect. All we wanted to do was stay in, hang out and enjoy the time off. We were far enough from the lake that we didn't have to deal with the crowds and traffic. But close enough to park near an access point and walk the beautiful lake trail. We intended to eat in and avoid the crowds - and we did just that. A perfect plan.
Regarding Arrowhead - Lake Arrowhead is a beautiful place to go. But, the restrictions for non-members absolutely limit your access to activities. Beach and water access requires permits, membership and registered vessels. There's no place to rent equipment. Golf is a private country club with not public access. Holiday weekends like the Fourth, bring extraordinary crowds that the town is not equipped to handle. Traffic and parking in the village is awful and there's no chance of eating out without 2 hour waits. My recommendation is to plan accordingly.
All in all, we had a terrific time and would absolutely recommend this house for a large family or group who wants a spacious, well stocked, well equipped and quiet place to retreat to.