Roni's Retreat
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Update October 2025: New black and white 1950s style kitchen floor. July 2025 New whole home Central Heating system added. One of the truly special cabins in Big Bear Lake. Built in 1951 by a Hollywood set designer, Roni's Retreat is a special “time capsule” cabin that has original 1940s kitchen appliances, vintage light fixtures, and a gorgeous custom wood burning fireplace. Superb craftsmanship & retro charm yet updated with new heat, new floors. ! Located minutes from Big Bear Mountain
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We've done some winter UPDATES: - Tuft & Needle mattress in the downstairs primary suite! - New 52" 4K Roku TV above fireplace - Painted the kitchen 1950s Moonlight Yellow with white trim - Updated high speed WiFi router now over 200 MBPS! - Added new storm door with screen for more light and ventilation - Added outdoor Edison lights outside with dedicated on/ off switch - New pots and pans and electric tea kettle for easier post sledding hot chocolate. -------------------- WELCOME TO RONI'S RETREAT! Step back in time while enjoying modern conveniences & amenities galore 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, & authentic vintage decor. Built in 1951 by a Hollywood set designer as a wedding gift for his daughter, Roni's Retreat is a spectacular “time capsule” cabin that has original kitchen appliances, vintage light fixtures, and a gorgeous custom wood burning fireplace. Superb craftsmanship & retro charm! Located minutes from Big Bear Mountain. -------------------- ROOM DESCRIPTIONS * LIVING ROOM: The living room located downstairs is a cozy gathering spot with plenty of room for everyone. It 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 guests, & big dual-pane windows with peekaboo mountain views. * BEDROOM #1 (Primary Suite): Downstairs primary bedroom with queen bed, vanity table, dresser, large cedar closet, original vintage “time capsule” decor, & en-suite bathroom. * BATHROOM: This downstairs full en-suite bathroom to Bedroom #1 has a 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: This upstairs “loft” style (no door) bedroom with 1 full bed, 2 twin beds, dresser, & authentic 1940s milk glass nightlights. * BEDROOM #3: This upstairs bedroom has 1 queen bed & charming retro decor. * PATIO & 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 tree-house, a swing, and lots of room for snow play. Perfect for adults, children, and pets alike. * AMENITIES: 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 primary 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. OCCUPANCY: 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. PETS: Pets always stay for free at Roni's Retreat! Please note that there is a 2 dog maximum. Big Bear Lake License Number: VRR-2026-0456
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. ========== The city of Big Bear Lake has a "Good Neighbor" policy that all renters must sign and agree to when they visit. Here is the text from the official brochure: "GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDE: We are excited to share our beautiful 4 season community with you. While visiting Big Bear Lake and the surrounding Valley, we ask that you respect and care for the mountain and its residents. This guide provides resources to achieve that, be it snow, fire safety, vacation rentals, or wildlife. For a more harmonious relationship with Big Bear Lake and the Valley, the city of Big Bear Lake asks you to please review and follow these guidelines. We appreciate you. Welcome and thank you for choosing to vacation in Big Bear Lake, Southern California’s premier 4 season resort community! GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICIES: Welcome and thank you for choosing to vacation in Big Bear Lake, Southern California’s premier 4 season resort community! We are pleased to welcome over 1.2 million visitors per year to our beautiful community. Whether you are here to enjoy the abundant natural features and amenities found in our surrounding forest or looking for some rest and relaxation in our quiet and tranquil residential neighborhoods, we trust your experience will be world-class. While enjoying your time in our mountain community, we’d like to remind you of some important community expectations for guests staying in our residential neighborhoods. We also want to provide some tips that will make your stay more enjoyable and help you vacation like a local. We want you, your family, and friends to have an amazing vacation while still being respectful and considerate to the neighbors around you. EXPECTATIONS FOR GUEST BEHAVIOR: Sound carries differently at higher elevation than it does on flat land at sea level, due to higher elevations and varying topography. Sound in the mountains can carry for miles. A normal private conversation on a deck can be heard from many houses away. Amplified music can be heard a mile or more away from the speaker. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: A big part of Big Bear Lake’s charm is the friendly and helpful residents. If you are fortunate enough to be staying at a home near a full-time resident and see them on their deck or in their yard, introduce yourself! Many of our residents enjoy meeting visitors and providing tips on activities and restaurants. VISIT LIKE A LOCAL: If you extend your visit beyond the weekend, you will see the large amounts of litter and trash left behind by visitors. Here are some tips to help you and your family preserve our natural playground for the next generation. LEAVE NO TRACE: Simply put, whatever you take into the forest, bring back out including broken sleds. DON'T LITTER: There are dumpsters located at all trail-heads and picnic areas. If a bin is full, find another. Animals will tear bags open and spread trash throughout the forest. KEEP OUR COMMUNITY PET-FRIENDLY: Please remember to keep your dog leashed and always bag your pet’s waste, placing it in a dumpster. Leaving your pet’s waste in a bag on the side of a trail is littering. KEEP THE PEACE: If you are going to listen to music while hiking or enjoying the lake, use headphones instead of a bluetooth speaker. RESIDENTIAL FIRE PIT & BBQ: Open fire pit permits are not permissible at short term rental properties. Gas / propane, charcoal, and wood pellet barbecues are permissible with proper briquette disposal. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED OCCUPANCY: Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay, including temporary visitors. NO PARTIES ALLOWED. DO NOT EXCEED THE VEHICLE LIMIT: The maximum number of vehicles permitted to be at the property at any time, including temporary visitors, is on the exterior sign. NO PARKING IN STREET OR YARD: Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers and recreational vehicles. NO MUSIC OR OTHER SOUND AMPLIFICATION 24/7: Amplified sound and music is not permitted to be heard beyond the property line 24/7. Sound amplification is permitted indoors, as long as the sound cannot be heard from neighboring properties. Close your windows and doors to avoid noise carrying beyond the property line. QUIET HOURS BETWEEN 10 PM TO 7 AM: Noisy indoor and outdoor activity, including use of the spa / pool, is strictly prohibited after 10 PM and before 7 AM. Remember to close your windows and doors to avoid noise carrying beyond the property line. RESPECTFUL PET MANAGEMENT: Be courteous to the neighbors. If your dog is prone to excessive barking, take them with you when you leave your rental. When in public, please make sure your dog is leashed and under control at all times. You will find that Big Bear Lake is very dog friendly! TAKE TRASH TO CLEAN BEAR SITES: All trash need to be taken to one of the city’s local trash sites (visitors will be asked to show proof eligibility, such as a rental contract), or trash must be placed in a Big Bear Disposal issued trash receptacle located on the property. Do not store trash outside. Clean bear site trash locations are 41970 Garstin Drive and 39690 Big Bear Boulevard. CONSEQUENCES: Unfortunately, a few of our guests refuse to extend common courtesy and neighborly behavior toward the guests and residents around them. For those guests who have come to party and disrupt the peace and tranquility of the neighborhoods, there are costly and severe consequences. CONSEQUENCES - FINES: The minimum fine for violating the rules stated previously is $500 per violation. The second offense is $1,000 and third is $1,500. CONSEQUENCES - EVICTION: Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules and expectations may be subject to eviction without a refund. In addition, costly citations may be issued to the undersigned. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STARGAZER: Please conserve energy and reduce light pollution at night. Please turn off all exterior lights when not actively in use, such as when you are away from the rental, when sleeping, or when checking out. Take some time during the evening to turn out the lights and gaze upon the stars! "
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Common
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Room-darkening shades
Common
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- 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
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
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
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- EV charger
- Free parking on premises
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
One of the nicest neighborhoods in Big Bear. Plenty of maple and pine trees make for a wonderful mountain retreat.
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