Roni's Retreat








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
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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