Closer to the Stars Fire Pit Dog-Friendly

Summary:

Mid-century cabin in Sugarloaf with a fire pit, wood-burning fireplace, and national forest trails 100 yards away. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps 4–6. Dog-friendly (up to 2, pet fee applies). Light the fire pit under the stars, wake up to birds at the feeder on the enclosed deck. 10 min to Bear Mountain, 12 min to Snow Summit, 3.5 miles to Snow Play. This cabin has character — Nespresso coffee, rattan hanging chair, record player, and a VHS collection that'll make you put your phone down.



The Space:

1st Floor

Rustic kitchen — granite countertops, stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, crockpot, toaster

Gourmet Nespresso Vertuo coffee maker — a real upgrade from the standard drip machine

Dining area — seating for 6, with direct access to the back deck

Living room — leather sofa, rattan hanging chair, real wood-burning fireplace

Half bathroom on the first floor



Master Bedroom (1st Floor)

Queen bed

Private full bathroom with dual vanity

Smart TV



2nd Floor — Open Loft

Queen bed

TV with Roku Stick

Adult-size memory foam bean bag chair

Nostalgic VHS collection — yes, there's a VHS player



Enclosed Back Deck

Propane fire pit — evening fires under the stars

Propane BBQ — grill your own dinner



Outdoor seating chairs

Bird feeder with provided bird food — nature comes to you



Parking

Flat driveway with 2 parking spaces



Nostalgic Touches Throughout

Record player

VHS collection

Board games

Rattan hanging chair



The kind of cabin that makes you put your phone down



The Neighborhood:

Sugarloaf neighborhood — quiet, residential, surrounded by pines and mountain air

Truly unplugged — this is the Big Bear experience for people who want nature, not noise

Perfect for:

Couples seeking a nature retreat — fire pit, fireplace, forest trails, total quiet

Dog owners — 2 dogs welcome, national forest walks from the front door

Families with older kids — loft with bean bag, VHS movies, board games, Snow Play nearby

Hikers and mountain bikers — hundreds of miles of trails accessible on foot

Skiers and snowboarders — 10–12 minutes to both resorts

"Unpluggers" — people who want to put their phone down and actually relax

Creative types — writers, artists, photographers — the vibe here is inspiring

Winter romantics — fire pit under falling snow, fireplace inside, Nespresso in the morning



Getting Around:

Location — Sugarloaf, Big Bear

100 yards from National Forest land — hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, and dog walking right out the front door

Hundreds of miles of trails accessible on foot from the cabin

3.5 miles to Big Bear Snow Play — tubing and snow fun

10 minutes to Bear Mountain — snowboarding and skiing

12 minutes to Snow Summit — skiing and mountain biking (summer)

8 miles to the Village — restaurants, shops, nightlife



Important for winter visitors:

Chains or 4WD required during snow in all of Big Bear

Snow plow provided when snow exceeds 4 inches

Shovel on-site for lighter snow removal

Additional plows available for a fee



Other Things to Note:

If bringing pets, it is $75.00 per stay (max 2 pets)





*Heads up, if it is snowing, you will need chains or a 4x4 for all of Big Bear. We provide snowplow when snow is over FOUR INCHES. A shovel is on-site for guest use for any other snow removal needs. There are no refunds or discounts for not being prepared for the snow/ any acts of nature. Please be prepared to avoid needing towing. Additional plows can be arranged for a fee.





*Mountain Living — What to Expect

This cabin is in the mountains, 100 yards from national forest. Wildlife is part of the experience — you may see birds, chipmunks, squirrels, and occasionally deer, coyotes, or even bears from a distance. Smaller creatures (ants, spiders, moths) are common in mountain cabins despite regular pest treatment and cleaning.

Tips: Store all food in sealed containers or zip-lock bags (available at local stores). Don't leave food out. We place ant traps between guests but remove them before arrival for safety.

No refunds are provided for wildlife sightings — you're booking a mountain cabin in their territory, and that's part of what makes it special.