Nestled in the peaceful community of Forest Shores Lakefront Village, this home is a hidden hideaway! Tucked back in a quiet corner on the lake, the Queen Bee Lakefront Retreat with Honey Bear Studio 3BR/3BA offers the perfect location for your Big Bear getaway! Not only do you have the beauty and tranquility of being lakefront but you are also a quick walk to all The Village offers, two marinas and hiking, if you ever want to leave! This amazing property is rated 5 stars over and over again!
Queen Bee & Forest Shores Lakefront Village Condo amenities:
- Heated outdoor pool (seasonal) not large
- Outdoor hot tub
- Community dock
- Boat Slip
- 3 parking spaces (2 in the complex & 1 in the garage)
- Guitar
- Garage
- Rollaway Bed
- Card Table and 4 chairs(Queen Bee) and 4 folding chairs (Honey Bear)
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Instant Pot Sou Vide
- Crock Pot
- Heavy Duty Pro Blender
- Hot Chocolate Maker
EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS
Complimentary Wi-Fi, an in-unit washer/dryer, and parking for one vehicle in the garage and two in the open parking lot. Street parking is not permitted.
This rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
Pine Knot Marina - 3 min walk
Pine Knot Park - 3 min walk
Big Bear Marina - 6 min walk
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 14 min walk
Meadow Park - 16 min walk
Living Area
Inside, you’ll enjoy two wood burning fireplaces, a master bedroom with to-die-for views across the lake while lying in bed, a second bedroom with a desk and reading nook, and a bonus studio/3rd bedroom, also lakeside, with a walkout patio, wood burning fireplace and its own kitchenette and private entrance, meet: The Honey Bear! The Honey Bear Studio is perfect for those in your party wanting extra privacy, or as a peaceful hideaway for the grandparents or a great place to stash the teenagers or for Mom and Dad to get away from it all, as the Honey Bear includes a jetted spa tub for your soaking pleasure!
Upstairs, a wood burning fireplace in the Queen Bee brings a warm ambience to the living area, and large windows provide lake views and loads of sunlight. Kick back on the italian leather queen sleeper sofa and stream your favorite shows on the smart TV or take the guitar off the wall and strum some tunes, or turn on the record player and spin some tunes! There's also games, puzzles, and toys for all ages to enjoy in the cabinet under the TV when you're not out exploring all Big Bear has to offer. With an open living, dining, kitchen and deck, there's room for everyone and time together is easy and comfortable.
Kitchen and Dining
Prepare family-favorite meals in the kitchen, appointed with new appliances and all the bakeware and cookware you would ever need from an Instant pot SV to a Crock Pot and from a heavy duty roasting rack/pan to a heavy duty blender.
When you’re ready to eat, gather around the dining table and bar top seating for nine or head out to the deck to barbecue and eat all while enjoying the view and peaceful lake and mountain surroundings.
Beds and Baths
This three-story retreat sleeps eight adults and one child.
The primary suite boasts a luxurious king bed, smart TV and workstation. Step out to the balcony to sit in a rocker and read a book or admire knock-out lake views! Don't forget to leave the blinds open at least one morning so you can wake up to the spectacular sunrise over the lake.
Find privacy in the second bedroom, outfitted with a queen bed, workstation/reading nook, smart TV, and a rollaway bed in the closet for that additional child or friend.
Downstairs you will find a indoor private entrance to the Honey Bear Studio which has a a queen bed, fireplace and a kitchenette featuring a sink, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and coffee machine, a queen sleeper sofa and small dining table and chairs, leather recliner along with a deep jetted tub and shower bathroom. A walk-out patio, gas grill and a patio table set the scene for more lake-view meals and enjoyment.
OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES
Outside there are three levels of lakefront furnished decks each with gorgeous views of the lake and mountains, two with gas grills and patio tables/chairs for enjoying meals al fresco after a full day of boating from our private dock, skiing, hiking, swimming/soaking in the Forest Shores pool/jacuzzi or shopping in The Village!
The deck off the Queen Bee living room and patio outside the Honey Bear are connected by an additional outdoor staircase. With each having a gas grill, table seating, and dazzling views of Big Bear Lake you will have many opportunities for memory making in the Queen Bee with Honey Bear Studio.
Please message us in the app should you need anything at anytime, we are always available to answer any questions.
Cars may be parked in any available parking spot within Forest Shores Complex. You may also park in the garage. It is also acceptable to park in front of the garage.
We are available to assist with your stay at any time in the app! We are here to make sure your stay with us is amazing!
Walk to the Village shops and dining this truly is one of the best locations in all of Big Bear Lake!
Walk to village with ample parking spaces for your guests and epic views of Big Bear Lake year round! Stunning! Reserve both units for large parties for only $50 additional for cleaning and have the equivalent of two separate units!
Max Occupancy (8 adults, 1 child)
No pets allowed.
Home comes with it's own boat slip. Please read the guest manual in the app for all the details.
Slopes Distance: Snow summit is 6 minutes away. Bear Mountain Ski Resort is 10 minutes away.
Grocery Stores: Vons and Stater Brothers are 6 minutes away.
Village: 2 minutes away.
Big Bear Lake: 3 minutes away.
We have high chairs and pack n plays available at our office for rent for a fee of $25 per day for each or as a packaged deal, please notify us in advance if you would like to rent these during your stay.
Please note that you have to be 21 years old to book. All guests must adhere to the max occupancy set forth by the city of Big Bear Lake.
Our home is not pet friendly.
If over 6 occupancy it's $25 per person per night over 6 and $50 extra for use of the studio.
To comply with our city permit, there is a $35 charge for dish cleaning in case they are not washed before your check-out.
If there is trash in the property, there will be an additional charge of $25 per bag.
Any guest that violates county or city rules as outlined in our 'things to know' and 'house rules' sections will be subject to paying a $350 call code attendance fee by our 24:7 call compliance staff in addition to any fines levied by the city, whether it results in a violation or not.
Please read the listing carefully to confirm all house rules.