Roni's Retreat

Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
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About

Big yard great for play & relaxation! Down the street from Alpine Zoo, Moonridge Coffee, & Bear Mountain. Built by hand from 1949-1951 by a Hollywood set designer, Roni's Retreat is a special “time capsule” cabin that has original kitchen appliances, vintage light fixtures, and a gorgeous custom wood burning fireplace. Superb craftsmanship & retro charm! Pets always stay for free! High speed NEMA 14-50 - 50 amp car charger outlet for your Tesla. Please bring your own cable for the outlet.

Good to know

We've done some winter UPDATES: - New 52" 4k Roku TV above fireplace - Painted the kitchen 1950s Moonlight Yellow with white trim - Updated high speed WiFi router now over 200MBPS! - Added new storm door with screen for more light and ventilation - Added outdoor Edison lights outside with dedicated on/ off switch - Added new pots and pans and electric tea kettle for easier post sledding hot chocolate. ---- Step back in time, without sacrificing modern convenience at Roni's Retreat! This hand-built 1951 “time capsule” log cabin in Moonridge has 2 levels, 3 bedrooms, & 1 full bathroom. It also has a hot tub, custom wood-burning fireplace, & rustic vintage decor. Tuft & Needle mattress in the downstairs master suite! ---------- * Living Room: Downstairs living room has a hand-built wood-burning fireplace, chess table, antique 1890s foot pump piano (non working) TV (Roku & Netflix), big dual-pane windows, vintage curio with retro toys, & coffee table with hidden board games & puzzles. * Kitchen: Downstairs fully-stocked retro kitchen has original appliances including mint condition O'Keefe & Merritt stove, vintage refrigerator (with tiny icebox!), microwave, dining table for 6, & big dual-pane windows with peekaboo mountain views. * Bedroom #1 (Master Suite): Downstairs master bedroom with queen bed, vanity table, dresser, large cedar closet, original vintage “time capsule” decor, & en-suite bathroom. * Bathroom: Downstairs full en-suite bathroom to Bedroom #1 with shower. You can also access this bathroom through a powder room near the Kitchen. * Staircase: Stairs in downstairs Living Room lead to upstairs “loft” Bedroom #2. This staircase is a bit steeper than modern stairs due to Roni's Retreat's retro “time capsule” nature, so please be careful. * Bedroom #2: Upstairs “loft” style (no door) bedroom with 1 full bed, 2 twin beds, dresser, & authentic 1940s milk glass nightlights. * Bedroom #3: Upstairs bedroom with queen bed & charming retro decor. * Patio and Yard: Fully-enclosed pet-friendly deck with a spa\hot tub, a gas grill, ample outdoor seating, a propane fire pit, and outdoor dining table for 4. The yard at Roni's Retreat is spacious and private in a serene wooded atmosphere framed by a majestic black oak that is home to Stellar Jay birds, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks and more! Roni's has a sledding hill, a treehouse, a swing, and lots of room for snow play. Perfect for adults, children, and pets alike. * Amenities & Features: Roni’s Retreat is a charming pet-friendly cabin with central heat, updated dual-pane windows, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, & authentic retro decor. ---------- Roni’s Retreat has 3 bedrooms, 5 beds total, & sleeps 8 guests: 2 Queens, 1 Full, & 2 Twins. * 1 Queen: Bedroom #1 (downstairs master suite). * 1 Full: Bedroom #2 (upstairs loft). * 2 Twins: Bedroom #2 (upstairs loft). * 1 Queen: Bedroom #3 (upstairs). RECORDING DEVICE/ CAMERA DISCLOSURE: There is ONE (1 )active camera facing the driveway and front door for your safety. It records both sound and video for 30 seconds upon motion. It is on 24/7 and will be on during your stay. Tampering with, covering or disabling this device is a $250 fine. We also have a Minut decibel meter outside on the back deck. Minut is 100% privacy compliant- and cannot record conversations- it only reports noise levels so we have proof in case neighbors or Code Enforcement makes a complaint. Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 5 people & 3 cars. (Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person.) Please do not book or arrive with more than the maximum or you could be fined from the city and evicted with no money back. Two Dog Maximum

Other Details to Note

Due to the original nature of the house, the stairs inside to get to the upstairs bedrooms are steeper than normal and the bathroom is a little smaller than you may be used to.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection
  • Record player

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Fireplace guards

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises

House rules

The city of Big Bear Lake requires a rental agreement/ Good Neighbor Policy be signed and ID uploaded to finalize your stay. After booking, You will receive an email from Rustic Retreats of Big Bear with a link for easy e-signature and ID upload. To protect you and protect our home, we do ask that you sign an e-sign rental agreement off of Airbnb as well as agreeing to the house rules below. Our cabin is located in a nice and quiet family neighborhood therefore, we do limit renters to people who are 25+ years old. (families with children under 25 ARE allowed as well) Potential renters may be asked to verify their age by providing a copy of their driver’s license or another form of official identification in person, at check-in. QUIET HOURS: The official quiet hours for Big Bear Lake are 10 pm to 7 am. Please keep noise to a minimum outside after 10 pm. As of January 12, 2021 the city of Big Bear Lake has limited spa use from 7am to 10pm. If a noise complaint comes in and you are using the spa after 10pm Code Enforcement can fine you. Loud talking and music are not allowed at any time as per City of Big Bear Lake Code- If anyone can hear talking or music over the property line- you will be fined by the city at least $500. If the Code Enforcement Department is called on you due to disruptions, use of the hot tub after hours, loudness, music, too many people, too many cars, or ANY OTHER City of Big Bear Lake Code violations, you will be responsible for the fine issued to you as well as the fine issued to the owners (which could be at least $1000), you also may be asked to leave and no refund of remaining nights will be issued. Check in time is 4pm. Check-Out Time: From March to November is Check out is 11am From December thru February Check out is 10am Consider booking the day prior to your stay or after your stay if you wish for an early check-in or late check-out, as we are unable to accommodate these. If you stay past check-out without permission, the cleaners will charge me and, therefore, I must charge you $100. If you stay 30 min past check out, you will be charged for the entire next night stay as well (without being able to stay). If you check in early there is a very good chance the house may have not been cleaned or inspected properly. And if the cleaners see a car in the driveway they will drive away. So if you try to check in early without permission- you forfeit the right to a clean house and any compensation. SPA: Use of spa is at your own risk. You MUST follow these rules. We assume no responsibility for accidents, injury or any medical treatment you claim is caused by spa. You must keep the spa cover closed when not using it. CHECK SPA IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL- Spa could take at least 6 hours to heat up. We do try to keep it warm for you before arrival but can’t guarantee. No refunds for spas that take longer to warm up. Clean all snow and ice off spa cover before opening or you will be responsible for breakage You must take a bath or shower before using spa Please take bath or shower after using spa Don’t enter a hot tub when you have diarrhea. Don’t swallow hot tub water or even get it into your mouth. Shower or bathe with soap before and after using the hot tub. Do not put anything in hot tub including bubble bath Pets are not allowed in hot tub If hot tub smells, looks cloudy or green DO NOT use. Call us. Don’t let children less than 5 years of age use hot tubs. Don’t drink alcohol before entering the hot tub or during hot tub use. If pregnant, consult a physician before hot tub use, particularly in the first trimester Spa use as per order of Big Bear Lake as of January 12, 2021 is from 7am to 10pm PETS: Your pets are permitted in rental units only with prior approval. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up any / all pet refuse and hair in and around cabin. All pets must be up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and all other vaccinations. Heartworm prevention is highly recommended. All pets are to be treated with Advantage or similar topical flea and tick repellent Fleas and ticks are very rampant in this area and can cause harmful / fatal illness to humans and pets. All items above are the sole responsibility of the pet owner. The cabin owners assume no responsibility for illness or injury that humans or pets may incur while on the premises. Pets may NOT be left outside alone at any time. There are many wild animals indigenous to the Big Bear area such as coyotes and bears. Therefore, we are adamant that you never leave a pet unattended outside. We also insist that you ALWAYS walk your dog on a leash. This is important for the protection of your pet. It is recommended that you be very vigilant when walking your dog. Coyotes are active both day and night in Big Bear and are very common. Coyotes often travel in packs and, although they rarely attack a dog on leash, it has happened. The best prevention is to stay vigilant, keep your dog nearby on a leash, and be aware of your surroundings. We are not responsible for any injuries to any of your pets caused by wild animals nor are we responsible for any pet allergies you may experience due to pets previously staying in home. As set forth above, please be aware that there are many other wild animals in Big Bear such as raccoons, lizards, and ground squirrels. Please be respectful of them and do your best to ensure your pet does not attack local wildlife. Two dogs maximum. AT CHECK-IN: This property is professionally cleaned on the morning of your stay. All linens are washed, beds are made, dishes put away, and the bathroom, kitchen, & spa are sanitized, etc. Upon check-in, please look around to make sure everything is to your satisfaction. Please also check to make sure nothing is dirty or broken including the spa and washing machine. If there is an issue, please report it to me via email or text within the first 2 hours of your check-in time with pictures so you are not responsible for anythi...

Accessibility

Neighborhood

One of the nicest neighborhoods in Big Bear. Plenty of maple and pine trees make for a wonderful mountain retreat.

Guest access

The entire house is yours to use.

Reviews

Darius
May 2025 · Airbnb
My Fiancée and I had probably one of the best weekends of our lives, and a huge part of that was the cabin. out of all the listing in Big Bear, this one is certainly among the best.

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