Grandpa's Axe is a cozy furnished two story downtown chalet that is the perfect destination for a group of friends or family vacation to the mountains any time of the year. Charming mountain décor and essentials pair with added amenities to enhance your relaxation and vacation experience here. Stroll the quiet neighborhood down to the Village or lake or hop in the car and you are within minutes of all local Big Bear activities- the possibilities are endless from this central chalet home! The space Grandpa's Axe Central Village Retreat w/ Hot Tub Perfect for a small family or group of friends looking to experience a relaxing mountain vacation near the downtown Village area, our unique and rustic cabin will have you snuggling in to enjoy your getaway to the alpine! You will have all that you need here at Grandpa's Axe to dine in together or take a short stroll down to the Village area for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Hop in the car and you are under ten minutes to the grocery stores or ski resorts here in this ultra central location. Enjoy a soak in your own private hot tub under the stars on the great sun deck after your adventurous day out on the mountain! Enter your cozy home in the family room area where you are met with an authentic cabin feel, the woodsy interior wall accents pair with beamed cathedral ceilings in the kitchen areas that feel like your own mountain lodge for your visit! A comfy couch is sat perfectly in front of the toasty wood burning fireplace where you can cozy up no matter the season. Enjoy a movie night here on the flat screen TV with complimentary hi speed WIFI and Satellite Cable provided for your enjoyment. Your first guest bedroom and hallway bathroom are located here off of the living room as you enter for your convenience while the upstairs level above the kitchen offers your other sleeping quarters, all of your bedrooms and the bathroom are made up for your group's visit with warm linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh shower towels when you arrive. Step up from here to a middle level that offers the chef of your group the perfect space for dining and meal preparations during your visit. The oak cabinets are stocked with cookware and utensils for your use, ample counter space and general appliances are also available to ensure your home cooked meals here are a breeze! Enjoy the cute corner breakfast nook and dining table here while an added table and chairs sits on the loft landing up from here. You will love the open floor plan allowing for you to entertain or converse with the rest of the group while you are whipping up breakfast! Enjoy immediate access from the kitchen area to the expansive sun deck and fully fenced back yard area. You will absolutely love sitting out here and enjoying the views from the outdoor patio furnishings provided. Grill up dinner on the propane BBQ or enjoy a soak in your own private hot tub under the stars here after a fun day enjoying Big Bear! Enjoy ample flat year round parking for your vehicles and a private and secluded neighborhood location. Grandpa's Ace has it all- don't miss your chance to experience this awesome vacation home for your next trip! Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: Full Bed Plus Twin/Twin Bunk Bed- Entry Level Bedroom 2/ Loft- (No Door)- Queen Bed, TV w/ Cable- Upstairs 2nd Level Bathroom Arrangements: Hallway 3/4 Bath (Shower Only)- Entry Level -Sleeps 4 -2 Car Driveway Parking -NO PETS ALLOWED- Fines Imposed For Pets Found On Site -746 Total Square Feet City Permit #: VRR-2024-1036 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 2024-1036