Welcome to the Nutty Squirrel Cabin! A cozy chalet-style cabin. You will be WALKING DISTANCE to shops, restaurants, ZOO & the Bear Mountain Ski Resort shuttle pickup spot! We walked there in 7 minutes with 2 kids & dog in tow.
Other special features include:
🐿 Pet Friendly with a fully-fenced backyard
🐿 Private Deck w/ Patio Seating, BBQ, hammock, Games
🐿 Flat Parking
🐿 Fully-stocked kitchen
BEDROOM
- queen bed, new mattress, all linens & comforters are WHITE & super soft
- dresser w/ mirror
- sitting area in each bedroom
- closet w/ hangers in each bedroom
- steamer & iron
- extra blankets & pillows in closets
- tissues
- Essential oil diffuser for aromatherapy
BATH
- towels for 4 guests (4 lg bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths, 1 makeup towel)
- both liquid hand soap & new trial size bar soap
- trial size toothpaste
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- limited amounts of shampoo, conditioner & body wash
- Q-tips
- single use floss sticks
- blow-dryer
- bidet
KITCHEN
- new dish sponge per stay
- small dish soap
- 1 roll of paper towels
- fully stocked for cooking
- sink disposal system
- starter coffee & tea pack w/ creamer & sugar
- tea kettle, drip coffee machine, keurig
- CROCKPOT
- Toaster
- Brita water filter (save $$ & environment)
- basic spices *usually* available
- some cleaning supplies
- 2 extra kitchen trash bags
- first aid kit & flashlights (please ask for location)
LIVING ROOM
- wood-burning fireplace (don't forget your firewood!)
- fabric sofa sleeper couch
- reclining leather couch
- smart TV w/ complimentary HULU access
- Fast Wi-Fi
- portable fan
- extra blanket throws
- Mini Foosball table game and many other board game options
- Guidebook with suggested restaurants & activities
- microwave
BACKYARD
- completely fenced for added privacy and allow children to run outside
- BBQ w/ extra propane tank
- deck w/ 5 person patio set with cushioned seats under string lights
- Hammock
- Large outdoor picnic table w/ benches
- JUMBO Connect 4 backyard game, fun for all ages
- COMING SOON: Telescope for stargazing!
******** HOUSE RULES & GUIDELINES *******
OCCUPANCY
For liability reasons and per our short term rental license from the city of
Big Bear Lake, we must limit occupancy to 5 persons (including children). Sorry, no additional daytime or overnight guests unless approved at booking.
$150/night/per night per additional guest over 5
PET POLICY: Our place is small (< 1000 sq ft) so is best suited for 1 medium-large dog or 2 small dogs MAX. Pet fee of $50/per pet per stay. Please mention this at your booking. No pets on furniture or bedding. Do not leave your pet unattended inside or outside the property at anytime unless crated. My cleaning crew will charge $10/ dog waste removed and extra for excessive shedding.
QUIET HOURS
10PM-7AM. Parties prohibited. No refunds due to eviction for noise disturbances, over-occupancy, or excess vehicles. Big Bear Lake has *VERY* strict code enforcement. Any fines issued due to a disturbance will be passed on to the guests.
*$65 charge/code enforcement call will be assessed to the guest for any violation of house rules.
TAX
Mandatory 11% City Occupancy Tax will be included in your booking.
DEPOSIT
$500 Security deposit
*Accidents happen! As parents of young children, we get it, and prefer you let us know ASAP if any of these amenities break or are missing, so we can repair or replace for our future guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
TRASH
In the City of Big Bear Lake, it is *REQUIRED* by guests to dispose of their own trash (Sorry! city's rules, not ours!)
2 LOCATIONS
1. 41970 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
2. 39690 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
* $25/trash bag fee is charged by our cleaning crew, if not removed at checkout. Get there early, there may be lines.
DISHES
Please wash, dry and put away all dishes. Our cleaning crew charges an additional service fee of $50+.
* Please avoid putting oil, egg shells, peels, coffee grinds, bones or large amounts of food in garbage disposal system.
FIREPLACE
This is a non-gas wood-burning fireplace. Please bring your own firewood. Lighters & matches are available.
*Do not put trash, pine cones, lighter fluid or gasoline. Please make sure the fire is completely out before exiting the property.
**Please do not start any fire except in the fireplace or BBQ (Charcoal)
QUIET HOURS
10PM-7AM. Parties prohibited. No refunds due to eviction for noise disturbances, over-occupancy, or excess vehicles. Big Bear Lake has *VERY* strict code enforcement. Any fines issued due to a disturbance will be passed on to the guests.
HEATING/COOLING: This rental does NOT have air-conditioning, but have portable fans available. Please remember to turn down thermostat when fireplace is going to avoid alarms going off.
SHOES
Please avoid walking on rugs or carpets with any shoes/boots.
PARKING
During SNOW conditions, there is NO street parking due to snow plowing. Make sure to park in designated parking areas only. Max: 2 cars
PESTS
Please remember our property is located in the mountains and in a national forest. Although we provide regular preventative pest maintenance, as well as inspect our property prior to your arrival, you may come across some animals or insects (ants, spiders, moths, mice, chipmunks, raccoons or other wildlife). Should you come across any during your stay, please reach out and we will do our best to resolve this for you, however we DO NOT REFUND for animals or pests. Please be careful to promptly close doors and screens behind you and to never leave trash outside.
SMOKING
No smoking or vaping inside the property. If you choose to smoke outside, please do so far enough from the property that the fumes will not enter the house and require additional time & expense to deodorize for our future guests. Please dispose of any cigarette butts properly due to our high fire danger area.
*Additional cleaning may apply to clean.
DRIVING in SNOW CONDITIONS: Driving Mtn roads- During winter months (Nov 1- Apr 1), California law states all vehicles must carry chains. In the mountain we have unpredictable weather and freezing temperatures where chains could be needed at anytime. Make sure to check with Cal-Trans or CA Highway Patrol for current road conditions.
SNOW
Weather can change quickly in Big Bear causing traffic and delays. Please monitor the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly. We provide snowplow when snow is OVER 4 INCHES. A shovel is on-site for guest use for any other snow removal needs. We are unable to provide refunds or discounts for delays in obtaining a snow plow, or if you are not prepared for snow conditions or acts of nature.
R1-No Restrictions
R2- Chains required on all 2wd vehicles on drive wheels, 4wd/AWD must have chains in vehicle.
R3- All vehicles must have chain on
R4- Roads closed except to emergency vehicles.
Welcome to Big Bear Lake!
