Grand Forest Lodge is the ultimate vacation destination for a fun filled family or group vacation to the mountains. Relax in style and comfort as you enjoy your time together under soaring pine trees and millions of stars. If you can peel yourselves away from the cabin you'll be within a short ten minute drive to all local Big Bear activities including the ski resorts, golf, hiking, marinas or the Village. This exquisite chalet has it all- come experience the vacation of a lifetime here! The space Grand Forest Lodge Group Retreat | Hot Tub & Games Grand Forest Lodge is your next home away from home here in the mountains, our beautiful log style lodge is sprawling in square footage and ordained with all that you need for a memorable vacation to Big Bear no matter the season! Located in the Moonridge area of Big Bear you are secluded yet centrally located within literally minutes to all local activities yet are especially close to the Bear Mountain Resort for skiing, hiking, and golf. Enjoy sole access to your main house plus casita suite along with a packed game room, gourmet kitchen and dining facilities, and a private hot tub under the stars, all rooms and spaces are furnished and ready for your arrival with the ultimate vacation experience in mind no matter the season you choose to visit Big Bear. Enter into the grand family room where you are greeted with the feeling that you have your own private mountain lodge to yourselves for vacation with massive vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows providing the perfect balance of natural lighting and amazing views for watching the snow falling. Comfortable couches and sitting chairs are sat perfectly around the colossal rock wood burning fireplace, this is the perfect spot to gather as a family or group of friends and enjoy a movie night on the mounted flat screen TV as you warm your toes in front of the fire with complimentary Cable and hi speed WIFI internet provided for your enjoyment by the owners. The beautiful dining room offers bay windows with added views along with a massive log dining table that pairs perfectly with the breakfast bar to provide ample seating arrangements for large group meals or family holiday feasts. The chef of your group will absolutely love the gourmet kitchen, equipped with gorgeous granite countertops and knotty pine cabinets containing cookware and appliances for preparing your home cooked meals, a pantry and dishwasher are on hand for your convenience while the oven island is a great place to entertain for a dinner party. On this main entry level you will find three of your bedrooms, including the spacious primary suite, all are made up for your visit with warm linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh shower towels for your group when you arrive for your vacation along with a separate laundry room with a washer and dryer for those long term stays or wet snow clothes. Upstairs on the second level you will find an incredibly spacious loft and game room area that literally offers something for everyone! Between the added family room area with a TV for Game Night, a full Card Table for Poker Night, and endless hours of fun on the Pool table, foosball, or even shuffleboard, you may never actually leave the cabin for your whole stay! This upstairs level also hosts the bunk bed room for the kids, the perfect location to keep them entertained upstairs, along with a full hallway bath. For those that still want to vacation together but not share the same exact roof this property offers a beautiful "Mother-In-Law" casita that is a private one bedroom suite accessible from it's own private entrance next to the front door. Although there is no access to the main house this private mini suite has all that a couple would need with a private bath and mini kitchenette to keep snack in as to not need to visit the main house in the middle of the night. Grand Forest Lodge has it all- this entire property is spacious and covered in pine trees, giving you a sense of seclusion and relaxation. Enjoy the back sun deck while you are here, with outdoor patio furnishings, a propane BBQ for your grilling pleasure, and a private hot tub under the stars to soak up your day out on the lake or mountain. You will love spending your evening unwinding here or sipping your first cup of coffee among the birds in the morning. Ample flat driveway parking Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: King Bed, TV/Cable, Private Full Bath w/ Jetted Spa Tub + Shower - Downstairs Lower Entry Level Bedroom 2: Queen Bed- Downstairs Lower Entry Level Bedroom 3: Queen Bed + Twin/Twin Bunk Set- Downstairs Lower Entry Level Bedroom 4: Twin/Twin Bunk Bed + Twin Beds - Upstairs 2nd Level Bedroom 5: (Separate Casita) King Bed, TV/Cable, Private Full Bathroom, Kitchenette - Downstairs Lower Entry Level (No Entry To Main House) Bathroom Arrangements: Private Full Bath w/ Jetted Spa Tub + Shower- Bedroom 1- Downstairs Lower Entry Level Hallway Full Bath- Downstairs Lower Entry Level Hallway Laundry Room + 3/4 Bath- (Shower Only)- Downstairs Lower Entry Level Off Kitchen Private Full Bath- Separate Casita- Downstairs Lower Entry Level (No Entry To Main House) -Sleeps 8 -3 Cars Driveway, 1 Car Garage Parking -3 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fee -3,426 Total Square Feet Other things to note Big Bear Vacations & Cabins House Rules and Policy Information *Please read all rules and policies completely- Your booking/request to book constitutes your understanding and agreement of the below Policies & Information* **Reservation Holder Must Be 21+** **Electronic Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required** **Guests must provide ID for Cabin Access** Our Big Bear Vacations team is looking forward to hosting you here in the mountains! We are your longest standing local vacation experts with years of dedicated experience and knowledge brought forth within our exceptional customer service and support staff to ensure a 5 star experience for every guest. Our team offers 24/7 support along with local on site offices and experience packages. Big Bear GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY is enforced at all times during your stay and includes removing trash from the property to local trash sites, washing dishes to alleviate wild animals being attracted to neighborhoods. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, No Over Occupancy, No Loud Music, and No Street Parking is allowed in Big Bear homes at any time. This policy along with a rental agreement will be emailed to you immediately after booking and is REQUIRED by the City of Big Bear Lake for all rentals in Big Bear. If found in violation of these policies guests will be visited by staff and Code Enforcement officers who may or may not issue fines or evictions to the violating party members. No Smoking is allowed in any Big Bear homes. Check-in time is 4:00 pm Check-out time is 10:00 am There is no early arrival or later departure availability during peak season and holidays. Contact our office the morning of arrival or departure to confirm early arrival or later departure availability for your stay. (Fee Applies) Winter Snow & Parking- During winter months the driveways, steps, porches, decks, and other outdoor areas at your property may not be accessible due to snow or ice. Our teams are on fixed routes for snow and work alongside city and county resources to clear roads, driveways, walkways etc. Guests should be prepared in winter months to shovel themselves in or out of the property and off of the street in these snowstorm events. As there is no street parking allowed in Big Bear it is extremely important that guests make every attempt to get vehicles off the street for the snowplows. California Law requires that vehicles traveling to Big Bear from November thru April have snow chains in their vehicles however we also recommend proper footwear, an emergency kit, and an extra snow shovel. Pet Policy- Pet Friendly Homes ONLY Pet Fees $35/Pet Nightly Fee + Tax Pet Policy ~All dogs on the property must be registered and acknowledges with the front desk ~Dogs may not be left unattended in the home at any time ~Pet owners are responsible for cleanup of pets or are subject to an added cleaning fee Service Animals Are Welcome! California Penal Code: (a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six month, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA. Though individually owned and decorated all homes will be equipped with clean linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh bath towels for the occupancy of your property. Each home has a full kitchen with basic pots, pans, dishes, and a small starter amount of dish soap, toilet paper, and trash bags will be supplied. Your home will not be supplied with paper towels, coffee filters or coffee, specialty kitchen items or appliances, condiments or oils, bathrooms soaps or lotions and hair dryers. There is no Pay-Per-View access or Ordering of Viewing options in any of our Big Bear homes. No refunds or credits will be made for cancellations or trip interruptions due to acts of nature, weather, road conditions, mechanical or electrical failures, spa malfunctions, TV or other equipment factors beyond our control. Big Bear is a mountain community located in a deep forest which is also home to many forest critters. Common animals or insects that you may encounter are spiders, moths, flies, squirrels, gophers, bears, coyotes, burro, bear, bats, etc. Our team inspects every home prior to your arrival but cannot guarantee that the home will be free of these forest animals or pests. Big Bear Vacations reserves the right to offer a comparable property or issue a full refund if circumstances arise that are beyond our control and your property is made unavailable for any reason. Registration number CESTRP-2021-01205