Summary:
Welcome to Ursa Minor, a peaceful escape tucked beneath towering pines in a quiet neighborhood. Unwind on the beautiful deck with a cup of coffee in the morning by the fire pit with your loved ones and take in the surrounding mountain views. Enjoy seasonal apple picking in the yard, please feel free to enjoy and take home!
-Sleeps 4 | Parkings for 2 cars
-Apple trees for picking!
-Wood-burning fireplace
-Outdoor fire pit, BBQ grill, and seating on deck
The Space:
Curl up by the wood-burning fireplace on cold winter nights and take in the peaceful atmosphere of the mountains.
Bedroom 1
Queen bed, nightstands, closet, armchair, and dresser.
Bedroom 2
Queen bed, nightstands, electric fireplace, closet.
We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q-tips, and floss picks, along with limited hand towels and washcloths. Four bath towels are included (please bring extra towels for the lake).
Bathroom
Tiled shower/tub with single vanity.
Kitchen
Open to the living and dining areas, with a full-sized fridge, gas range, and 4-burner stove for whipping up a home-cooked meal. Prefer take-out? No problem, the kitchen comes fully stocked with utensils, dishware, and cookware either way. A starter supply of paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, coffee grounds, and sugar is included. Coffee Station includes a 12-cup drip coffee maker and Keurig to start your morning right.
Dining
Table for 4 plus 3 barstools, just off the kitchen.
Living Room
Large sofa, two armchairs, wood-burning fireplace, record player with a small vinyl collection, and a smart TV for streaming your favorites.
Fireplace
Natural wood-burning. Wood is not provided but can be purchased and delivered through our guest portal (or simply ping us a message).
Parking
Asphalt tandem parking for up to 2 vehicles. This is a high-snow area, so AWD, 4x4, and chains may be needed in winter, and the driveway has an incline.
Deck
The best seat in the house for Big Bear's stunning sunsets, with a propane firepit and BBQ grill for evenings under the stars. Propane tanks are swapped weekly; if you need one exchanged sooner, send us a photo of the itemized receipt and we'll reimburse you.
Pets
We're unable to accommodate pets. Service animals must be declared at booking with proper documentation submitted right away. Undocumented animals will be treated as pets, and the booking may be canceled.
Please take a moment to review our additional house rules. Many are set by the city and enforced through code compliance as part of our permit, so we appreciate your understanding.
Please note: this is a single-story home, but there are a few steps leading into the home and deck.
We would absolutely love to host you at Ursa Minor, with its peaceful setting and those unforgettable mountain views right from the deck.
Questions before you book? Just send us a message, we're happy to help.
Guest Access:
You have access to the entire home & property. The shed is not for guest use.
The Neighborhood:
Popular/notable locations and distances from the home in miles. Keep in mind on average our traffic is not nearly as busy. Most places on a normal day with good weather take 5-15 minutes to get to.
.4 Big Bear Mountain Brewery
.6 Alpine Slide
1.3 Pine Knot Marina
1.4 The Village (shopping and majority of restaurants)
2.0 Ski Beach Park (lake access playground and dog park)
2.4 Castle Rock Trail
3.0 Snow Summit Resort
3.0 Clean Bear Site #1 (trash drop off site)
3.2 CVS
3.4 Starbucks
3.4 Vons
4.7 Bear Mountain Golf Course
4.8 Bear Mountain Ski Resort
Getting Around:
Our local public transportation is Mountain Transit.. They offer a free shuttle loop to many locations in town, including The Village where shopping and dining is available. The closest Mountain Transit stop is is .25 from our home.
Other Things to Note:
Please respect our neighbors. It’s a very quiet street. We know most our neighbors.
The roads are plowed regularly, but you may need 4x4 vehicle and chains during the winter months.
City of Big Bear Lake Good Neighbor Policy must be respected at all times. Please review the city rules. No parties please.
Do not exceed the occupancy limit (4 guests)
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may be less than the total maximum occupancy.
No parking in street or yard (2 cars allowed). Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior sign.
Please note there is no A/C. We recommend opening windows for cool, mountain air.
No amplified music 24/7. Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music carrying beyond the property line.
Head inside at 10:00 p.m. Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Please note: Trash needs to be taken to a local garbage site. There are no bins. Clean Bear locations: 4190 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.
Interaction with Guests:
If you have questions or need assistance, please use the messaging platform. Our entire team receives these, it is the quickest way to get a response.