Black Gold Cabin: Eco-friendly + intentional

A one-of-a-kind, sustainable California mountain retreat. Comforting and casual, fully stocked yet minimal, lovingly curated decor. Guests rave about our hospitality, coffee bar, EV charger, and cleanliness. About 10 mins to ski resorts, hiking, the lake, the Village, and more. Complimentary early check-in and late check-out when available. Whether you need a refuge from city life or a basecamp for exploring the wilderness, this cabin is your home away from home in Big Bear. All are welcome! The space *More about the cabin on IG @blackgoldcabin This two-bedroom, single-bathroom cabin is just 680 square feet! The furniture and decor is sustainable, simple, and wabi-sabi with mostly vintage, homemade, and found objects. - KITCHEN: New cabinets with reclaimed wood countertops, small (20") new gas range, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Stocked with the essential utensils, pots and pans, and bakeware. Plus a microwave, toaster, blender, coffee bean grinder, French press, pour over, and cold brewer. "Apartment-sized" refrigerator. Kitchen is open to the dining area with a table for four. We provide an assortment of hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot coca, apple cider, matcha); sugar; salt & pepper; assorted spices; and olive oil. - OUTDOOR SPACES: Quaint fenced backyard with table, seating, hammock (seasonal), bird feeder, string lights, juniper trees and lilacs. Front and side porch with seating and lighting for evening hangs. - JUST FOR KIDS: Guava Lotus Travel Crib and Bassinet for the littlest ones. Kids books, games, puzzles, blocks, and stuffies; portable high chair; and a level, open floor plan. - FOUR-SEASON FUN: We share our seasonal equipment and supplies with guests. For summer: a sun shade, beach towels, paddle ball, a pair of beach chairs, fishing rods and beach tote for hanging by the lake! In the fall we provide vintage Oktoberfest hats. In the winter, high quality snow tubes. - WORK FROM CABIN: Fast Wifi Internet and ample outlets. No dedicated office desk, but the kitchen table has done the job for us! Wifi speed 200-240 Mbps; download speed: 14 Mbps; upload speed: 25-55 Mbps. - BEDROOMS: Each bedroom has a Tuft & Needle mattress, crisp 100% cotton linens, custom leather headboard, and solid wood platform frame. The front bedroom has a full sized bed, the back bedroom has a queen sized bed. Both rooms have bedside lighting, small closets, and drawer storage. - BATHROOM: Like showering in a secret waterfall... concrete stone-like walls, cedar tongue-and-groove ceiling, rainfall shower head, vintage cast iron sink, antique shaving mirror and bulkhead sconces. We provide natural shampoo/conditioner and Dr. Bronner's soap. T3 brand hair dryer, curling iron, and hair straightener. - GREAT ROOM: Tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace of native stone from nearby Gold Mountain, vintage McGuire couch and leather lounge chairs around a large coffee table great for games and puzzling. We provide a bundle of firewood, loads of board and card games and puzzles, and plenty of blankets. Also, a small TV with streaming options. - READING NOOK: A collection of local guides and adventure stories from world explorers. The removable cushions can be used as floor pillows throughout the cabin, and the backrests are yoga bolsters... speaking of... - RELAXATION: Yoga mats, blankets, props and guides for your use. Try some aromatherapy, play the singing bowls, and rest under weighted lavender eye pillows. - SUSTAINABLE: We provide composting, insulated water bottles, Stanley thermos, Stashers and food storage containers, stainless steel straws, and cloth shopping bags to help lower your carbon footprint while you travel. San Bernardino County Permit # CESTRP-2020-00024 Guest access Entire property (except for outdoor shed). Other things to note Our Commitment to a Zero-Carbon, Zero-Waste Future: We try to make decisions that are good for the planet including choosing responsible companies and natural, long-lasting products as much as possible. There are some quirks, but we think it’s worth it to reuse and repurpose than to add to the landfill. Here’s what to expect from us: 1. composting - an outdoor tumbling composter 2. stainless steel water bottles (the tap water is groundwater pumped from aquifers, it is cleaner than the state and national average) 3. reusable cloth and string bags for grocery shopping 4. alternatives to single-use plastics: stainless steel straws, reusable silicone storage bags, and to-go mugs 5. unpaper towels/napkins 6. upcycled kitchen appliances 7. low waste amenities 8. eco-friendly cleaning supplies 9. trash and recycling in clearly labeled bins in the cabin and at the curb 10. guidance on using public transit, including getting on and off the mountain 11. energy-efficient light bulbs, furnace, and other features 12. vintage and repaired furniture and decor 13. treasured objects, meant to last What we ask of you (please): 1. Recycle (aluminum, all plastics with symbols 1-7, clear and colored glass, newspapers, magazines & catalogs, cardboard, aerosol cans, and tin) 2. Return reusable water bottles and food storage containers. 3. Turn off lights, close curtains, and reduce heat to 60 degrees when you’re out and about. 4. Share your suggestions--we are always learning! Registration Details CESTRP-2020-00024