Summary:
Welcome to Vista Cottage! A great getaway to relax and unwind! Vista Cottage is located close to the lake, and Alpine Slide
-Occupancy 5
-Spa
-Air conditioning unit upstairs
-Grill
-Fenced yard
-Propane Fire pit & Grill
-Quiet area
-Wood burning fireplace
-Smart TV in living room.
-Full kitchen with oven, fridge and dish rack. For all your cooking needs just bring the groceries!
The Space:
Welcome to Vista Cottage! Located in a quiet area of Big Bear Lake, within walking distance to the lake, yet still very close to all that Big Bear has to offer.
Vista Cottage is 900 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms. All waterproof wood look floors throughout the home. 1 full bathroom, kitchen, large yard, and a deck with views of the sunset. Almost all you need to enjoy your stay is provided, including wifi, and air conditioning unit upstairs. More on the space below!
Parking- Tandem 2 car parking on property. All parking is only in driveway, no street parking allowed. Winter months may reduce parking amount due to snow build up. AWD/4x4 is recommended in winter as there is a decline in the driveway.
Living area- has a reclining couch, and love seat. 55' TV with Roku access to stream all your favorite apps/shows. With wifi throughout house.
Fireplace- We do not provide firewood; however if any is left in the home please feel free to use. Wood can be purchased and delivered to the home. We will need advance notice. If you are not familiar with starting fires, we recommend purchasing Duraflame logs. They last a long time, and are easy to maintain.
Kitchen- Is stocked with all dishes, utensils, bake ware, pots and pans. There is full sized fridge, gas stove, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. A starter pack of paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, sponge, sugar, coffee grounds, and filters are provided.
Dining area- Situated right off the kitchen and living room, with seating for 6 people. Plenty of space for games.
Bathroom- located on the main level. Full shower/bath. Stocked with Public Goods shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and hand soap.
Bedrooms- all linens are provided. including extra blankets in dressers or closets.
Bedroom 1- King sized bed, and closet shelves for storage.
Bedroom 2- 2 queen sized beds and small dresser.
Bedroom 3- Downstairs- 1 queen sized bed, set of dresser drawers. It is located across hall from bathroom, and near patio door. This room has a space heater.
Linens- 2 kitchen towels, 5 bath towels, 5 spa towels, limited hand towel, and wash cloths. Please bring your own towels for the lake.
Heating- The home is heated by a wall heater in the living room and a mini split unit in the stair area. There are also space heaters provided
Cooling- Like most homes in Big Bear there is no central AC. There is one mini split unit in the upstairs landing. All bedrooms have a ceiling fan.
Some games, and extra blankets are provided in the closet between the bedrooms.
Yard/Deck- located off the back of the home has great sunset views. seating for 4, propane grill, and propane fire pit. The yard has a 3 ft chainlink fence. Be mindful for the safety of your pets.
Grill & Firepit- Propane only. We swap tanks once a week. However if it is empty, please exchange it, and we will reimburse the cost. (Lake View Market is under a mile away)
Hot Tub- Large 6 person hot tub. Spa hours are 7A-10P per Big Bear Lake. Violation of these times can result in eviction and fine.
If traveling in winter, we highly suggest purchasing trip insurance! We have a strict cancellation policy and will stand by it. Winter months can be challenging with snow, ice, road closures, and other things. Cover yourself by purchasing the trip insurance.
We hope you choose Vista Cottage and look forward to hosting you!
Guest Access:
Everything except downstairs hallway closet is yours to use.
The Neighborhood:
Popular location distances in miles
Lakeview Market .3 (closest small mercantile)
Sister My sister bakery .4
Azteca Grill Restaurant .4
Big Bear Marina .9
Boulder Bay 1.6 (lake/park)
The Village 1.2
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain .6
Snow Summit 3
Vons/Stater Bros 3.4 (grocery store
Bear Mountain Ski 4.7
Big Bear Snow Play 4.6
Big Bear Zoo-4.9
Convention Center 4.8
Getting Around:
Mountain Transit is available .5 miles from the house.
Other Things to Note:
Please note in winter months: The roads are plowed regularly, but you may need 4x4 vehicle and chains. We are not responsible for any weather related travel issues.
There is one camera on property. Views driveway and door
Violation of the restrictions will result in eviction without refund.
Our strict cancellation policy is still in affect. Any cancellations requesting full refund, will need to provide proper documentation to the hosting site. We will NOT cancel your reservation for you.
All requests to change date, must be done a minimum of 14 days before your stay. Prices may change due to change of date.
If you instant book, you assume responsibility that all restrictions will be followed. We will not be responsible for any eviction, fine, or inconvenience due to disregarding the restrictions placed for Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City.
City of Big Bear Lake Good Neighbor Policy must be respected at all times. Please review the city rules.
Do not exceed the occupancy limit (5 including children & infants)
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may
be less than the total maximum occupancy.
NO PARTIES ALLOWED.
No parking in street or yard
Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated
parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The
maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior
sign. (2 vehicles)
No amplified music 24/7
Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the
property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music
carrying beyond the property line.
Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Take your furry friend with you.
Take your dog with you so they do not disturb
surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake
is very dog-friendly!
Take trash to dumpster locations if trash bins are full.
Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite. Clean Bear
locations:
4190 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.
Unfortunately, a few of our guests refuse to
extend common courtesy and neighborly
behavior toward the guests and residents
around them. For those guests who have come
to party and disrupt the peace and tranquility
of the neighborhoods, there are costly and
severe consequences.
Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated
previously is $500 per violation. A second
offense is $1000 per violation.
Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules
and expectations will be evicted without a
refund. In addition, costly citations may be
issued to the reservation holder.
License-VRR-2022-0743
Interaction with Guests:
We will leave you to enjoy Big Bear, unless any issues arise. We are almost always available to contact. Please use the messaging option. These messages get sent to our whole team and is the fastest way to get a hold of us.
