Big Bear's Village is a short stroll from the front door, and that changes the shape of a weekend here. Leave the car parked, walk down for coffee and breakfast, wander the shops, and be back at Village Bearadise before anyone has finished arguing over the first game of pool. Snow Summit is a few minutes up the road, the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is under half a mile away, and the marinas along the lake are close enough to rent a pontoon on a whim.

The home itself is a proper mountain lodge, with 3,060 square feet spread over two levels and room for 10. Knotty pine runs up the walls and across the vaulted ceilings, and the main living room gathers around a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with the TV mounted above it. Deep leather sofas and a timber coffee table make it the kind of space where everyone drifts after dinner. The kitchen is open to it all, with stained wood cabinetry, granite counters, a full suite of black appliances, and island seating for the cook's helpers. Dinner is served under an antler chandelier at a log dining table that seats the whole group, with sliding doors out to the deck right beside it.

That deck is where the mountain air does its work. Sink into the hot tub after a day on the slopes or the lake, fire up the gas grill for burgers, and pull a chair up to the railing to watch the light change over the pines. A separate sitting nook with a pair of armchairs tucked into a bay window is a quiet spot for a book and a view.

The lower level is built for play. A full-size pool table sits in a wide, open room with a wall-mounted TV, and a dedicated poker table is ready for late nights. There's also a home office with a desk and chair for anyone who needs to log on for an hour, plus a full laundry room so ski gear and swimsuits never pile up.

Four bedrooms are spread across the upper floors. The primary suite has a king bed, its own TV, a fireplace, and a private balcony with a bistro table that catches the sunset. Its bathroom brings a deep soaking tub, a glass walk-in shower, and a double vanity. A second bedroom has a queen bed and a wall-mounted TV. The two remaining bedrooms each hold a handcrafted log bunk with a queen below and a twin above, which makes them easy for kids, cousins, or a group of friends to share. Three full bathrooms and a half bath keep mornings moving.

Village Bearadise sits in the heart of Big Bear Lake's most walkable neighborhood, a few blocks from both the Village and the water, with the ski resorts, hiking trails, and the zoo all within a short drive. Summer brings boating, paddleboarding, and mountain biking at Snow Summit. Winter brings the slopes, sledding, and that first-snow quiet that makes a lodge like this feel exactly right.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!

Head only 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles to Big Bear, CA when you need a healthy dose of fresh air, exercise, and rejuvenation. Packed with endless activities, Big Bear offers big-time adventure: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & tubing in the winter and water sports, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, & mountain biking in the warmer months. You name it, Big Bear's got it.

Local Attractions: The Village Shops and Courtyard, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Big Bear Marina, Pine Knot Marina, Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Big Bear Lake.

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