Kitchenette and Workspace Surrounded by Nature - Charming Hideaway

This studio guest house hideaway is set in the midst of the gardens with a private separate entrance just steps away from the tranquility of nature. The interior has all of the comforts of home along with the wilderness just outside for inspiration & creativity. Located on the lower level of the main house, it is accessed via a side walkway that guides you to the private brick-covered porch. Equipped with a kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, & workspace you are ready to live, work, & play in nature. The space is light, bright, & airy yet cozy & functional. It’s perfect for the someone who loves nature & creativity & appreciates the comforts of a simplicity. Biking around the neighborhood is possible, car recommended for most things. The Hideaway is on a circular street (non through street) which gives the house it’s privacy & off the beaten track feel. The location is Twin Peaks in between Lake Arrowhead & Crestline. Lake Arrowhead Village is approximately 2 miles from the house. Twin Peaks (also know as Blue Jay) has it’s own restaurants, farmer’s market, & grocery stores. About the Area: Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, & Big Bear Lake are recreational lakes in the Southern California San Bernardino mountains. They offer fresh crisp air, cooler weather (10-15 degrees) in the summer, & snow in the winter. They also offer a more relaxed & low-key energy “vibe” making them ideal locations for getaways to renew the mind, spirit, & body & to reconnect with family & friends. We answer frequent questions regarding the lakes & have put together some information below on what makes each location unique so it is easier to match with your specific goals for your time away. Upon booking one of our properties, you will receive more detailed information on how you can spend your time in the area. Big Bear Lake is a public lake & friendly to all types of boats & water sports & is the largest lake of the three. There is a short paved bike & walking trail that goes along the lake. Big Bear is a City & is more populated with stores, restaurants, & nightlife than the other two locations. It has more of a “desert” feel in terms of its topography. Big Bear is 26 miles up the mountain from Lake Arrowhead, Although none of our properties are in Big Bear, we recommend it for a day trip. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake & is accessible to guests staying at properties with lake rights if the owners have permitted guests to use their ALA (Arrowhead Lake Association) passes. If this is the case, the Amenity “lake access” will be checked on the listing. In our list of properties, the Gingerbread Cottage is providing lake access. With lake access, specifically, the lake trail is accessible. There is a $10 per person per day fee that is required to be paid to receive a wristband for access. More information can be found on the ALA website. Swimming is allowed from the lake trail at any location except the beach clubs (these are restricted to owners). There is no ability to launch boats or SUPs on the lake. The Village is lakefront & is the main area for shops & restaurants & has a fitness center as well. The Queen boat is a tour boat on Lake Arrowhead that provides much of the history of the town - tickets can be purchased at the shop by the lake. There is a local company that offers water skiing lessons boat tours & rentals. This area has more of a small town & alpine feel to it. The Villas area (south side of the lake) in Lake Arrowhead is cooler & gets more snow that lasts longer than the north side of the lake which gets more sun in the winter & is hotter in the summer. The Villas area is an older area with older homes & narrower streets. The Tudor House is an event center offering Sunday brunch & a variety of events. Skypark is a local attraction as well as Snow Valley for skiing for both Lake Arrowhead & Lake Gregory. Lake Arrowhead is 15 minutes up the mountain from Lake Gregory. Lake Gregory is a public lake in the town of Crestline, a small town about 20 minutes from the base of the mountain of San Bernardino. It is the closest mountain town to events & locations “down the hill”. In the past few years, the lake operations have become privately managed with significant improvements being done at the lake including the development of a water park, beach improvements, & boat, kayak, & canoe rentals. There is a fee to access the beach area & the water park & no fee to access the 2 1/2 mile trail around the lake. Fishing is allowed & more info can be found on the Lake Gregory website. Crestline has a small-town alpine feel with the lake nestled amongst the tall trees. Crestline gets less snow than the other 2 lake locations. The quaint town has restaurants, coffee shops, & thrift stores. Twin Peaks/Blue Jay sits in between Crestline & Lake Arrowhead & is convenient to both lakes. It has its restaurants, shops, & thrift stores. It is famous for its outdoor farmer’s market on Thursday afternoons (seasonal). To make it more affordable for couples, a $12 additional guest fee per night applies after 2 people. Minimum age is 23. For 28+ day stays, please inquire first (not instant book); the following deposits apply: Refundable damage deposit is $100 Refundable cleaning deposit is $350 Note: The cleaning fee for 28+ night stays is higher than the short-term cleaning fee in the listing. For stays 28 nights or longer, the cleaning fee is $195. The difference between this fee and the initial cleaning fee paid upon booking will be collected along with the deposits before check-in. Immediately after booking you will receive our short rental agreement to review and accept. PETS: We are happy to announce our Happy Paws Community Program to help local animal shelters re-home and save the lives of animals. We donate 25% of pet fees to a local shelter/animal rescue. We are also launching our Happy Paws promotion for pet parents who help us get the word out about the program. To participate, follow the wick and easy steps in the guidebook under “Pet Parents” to post a picture of you and your furry family member. The picture must be posted before check-out and make sure to tag us. The refund will be provided back to you within 5 days of check-out. The Short Term Pet discounted fee for non-shedding dogs is $25 per night per pet If your dog is on the list we will need a picture of you and your pet(s) (together) submitted prior to check-in day. The Short Term regular Pet fee for other dogs or approved pets is $50 per night per pet. The Long Term Pet fee (28+ nights or longer) is $150 per dog per month. For non-shedding pets on the list the monthly fee is $95 per month. There is a refundable pet deposit if more than 2 approved pets of $500. Here are the list of non-shedding dogs: Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier American Hairless Terrier Australian Cobberdog Australian Silky Terrier Basenji Beagle Bedlington Terrier Bichon Frise Bolognese Border Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffon Cairn Terrier Chinese Crested Coton de Tulear Dachshund French Bulldog Giant Schnauzer Hairless Terrier Highland Terrier Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Kerry Blue Terrier Komondor Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltese Shih Tzu Miniature Schnauzer Poodle Mix Portuguese Water Dog Puli Saluki Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Standard Schnauzer Welsh Terrier Whippet Xoloitzcuintli Yorkshire Terrier