Escape to Starlite Lodge, a mid-century modern mountain retreat where you can hide away or go out and play!
Cozy up to a crackling fire, sip your morning coffee on the peaceful deck, barbecue on the backyard grill, grab a cocoa and unwind with a book or movie on our plush leather sofa.
Our gambrel-style A frame is light and bright with vaulted ceiling and soaring windows, and entirely updated and renovated to feature custom design and vibrant mid-century details to surprise and delight you.
Please take the time to read our listing thoroughly to make sure this is the right property for you and your guests.
Your booking request constitutes acceptance of the below House Rules and complete acknowledgement of listing description. Please contact host with any questions, concerns, or requests for pet accommodations before sending booking request.
*Max Guest Occupancy: 5, including children and infants
*Max Cars: 2
Starlight Lodge requires a minimum age of 25 to book.
Please book your reservation for the correct number of guests. There are no extra guests allowed beyond the number you book for. There is a maximum of 5 guests allowed at the cabin.
The guest booking the property is required to sign an Occupancy Agreement and Big Bear’s Good Neighbor policy, which will be provided by the Host via email after booking is confirmed.
The guest whose profile name appears on the reservation must have valid photo ID and MUST BE PRESENT for the entire stay.
*CHECK IN - After 4pm
-Starlite Lodge uses a touch-pad, pin-code lock system instead of keys. A key code will be sent to the primary guest prior to check in. This lock and the main entrance are located at the back of the house, accessible from the driveway via the wrap-around deck.
*CHECK OUT - Before 11am
1. Leave all used beds unmade.
2. Load dirty dishes, pans, utensils, etc into the dishwasher, add a detergent pod, and start the cleaning cycle. Dirty dishes left behind will incur a $50 charge as assessed by our housecleaners.
3. Remove your trash, including bathroom. (See below)
4. Please DO NOT dispose of ashes, simply leave them in the fireplace.
5. Set the thermostat to 55 degrees.
6. Turn off the lights, close all windows, and lock the sliding glass doors. Thanks!
*TRASH REMOVAL
Big Bear does not provide trash removal for vacation rentals. Failure to remove trash will incur a $30 per bag charge as assessed by our cleaner. Two Clean Bear trash sites are available:
CLEAN BEAR TRASH SITE #1
41970 Garstin Drive. BBL 92315 – 1/2 block off from Big Bear Blvd.
CLEAN BEAR TRASH SITE #2
Past the Village on Big Bear Blvd and Across from the City Hall / Performing Art Center. Clean Bear Trash Site #2 is in the parking lot of the auxiliary fire station.
-At the dumpsite, they may ask you to show your reservation as proof of your stay in Big Bear Lake.
The check-out time is strictly enforced in order to get the cabin prepared for the next guests. Unless we have a prior written agreement, late check-outs will be charged $100/hr, beginning at 15min after check-out time. Thank you for understanding.
*DURING YOUR STAY
You will have access to all areas of the house with the exception of two storage closets.
*ABSOLUTELY NO:
- Parties, Events, Smoking, Vaping, Drugs or Firearms inside or anywhere on the property.
- Candles
- Hair dye or colored shampoo.
- No food or grease down the kitchen sink (there’s no garbage disposal)
- Climbing, standing or sitting on railings.
- Commercial photography without prior approval.
- Pets without prior approval.
There are 2 exterior security cameras that monitor the exterior of the cabin for your safety and ours. These cannot see inside the cabin.
Accidents happen, people make mistakes. Please let us know if anything breaks or is damaged during your stay. Break a glass? Hey, it happens! But let us know so we can replace it so the guests after you have enough glasses to drink from. Damage something else? Please let us know ASAP so it can be taken care of so it doesn't become a surprise for the next guests.
*NOISE
Starlite Lodge is not a party house. Please be respectful of our neighbors and keep noise to a minimum.
Big Bear Lake’s quiet hours for vacation rental guests are 10pm-7am.
*PETS:
1-2 housebroken, well-behaved dogs allowed with pet fee and prior approval.
Dogs cannot be left alone on the property at any time.
Dogs must be kept off furniture, beds, bedding, throw blankets, pillows.
You're responsible for ensuring your dog doesn't relieve itself indoors or damage property.
You must clean up after your dogs, including pet waste and hair.
Please use the provided BLACK TOWELS to clean wet pets and muddy feet.
No animals other than dogs are allowed.
*CITY ORDINANCES
Big Bear Lake requires guests to sign a Good Neighbor Policy. It will be emailed to you when your booking is made and will need to be signed and returned to confirm your booking.
The policy rules include:
* No more than 5 guests, including children and infants, are allowed at this property.
* Street parking is not allowed. Please park in the two off-street spaces provided.
* No amplified music may be heard beyond the property line.
* Outdoor quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am.
* You must take your dog with you when leaving the house. Incessant barking is not allowed.
* Guests must take trash with them to one of the city disposal sites. A bit unusual, but this helps prevent scavenging wildlife. There may be a $30 fee for each bag of trash left at the property.
The minimum fine issued by the city for violating the Good Neighbor Policy is $500.
*OCCUPANCY & PARKING-
The maximum number of guests (including children) and vehicles are set by the City. Winter snow will likely reduce parking by 1 vehicle, please plan accordingly and use common sense when parking in the winter months. NO STREET PARKING IS PERMITTED IN BIG BEAR. Violation of occupancy and parking regulations can result in fines, vehicles being towed, and possible immediate eviction without refund. During snow conditions, do not block snowplows or park anywhere on the street. City fines for blocking street during snow conditions is $150, possibility of being towed ,and/or immediate eviction.
*MOUNTAIN CRITTERS
Big Bear is a mountain community located in a forest. Animals you may encounter are birds, squirrels, mice, raccoons, bears, bats, and wild donkeys, among others. Common insects include ants, spiders, moths and flies. Starlite Lodge is inspected prior to your arrival but cannot guarantee that you won’t encounter these pests. Please contact us if you encounter an issue.
*WEATHER/SNOW REMOVAL
If traveling in winter, we highly suggest purchasing trip insurance. Big Bear weather conditions can change rapidly, especially in winter. We cannot honor last-minute cancellations due to weather and road conditions. Always be prepared during winter for possible chain requirements and icy road conditions.
In winter, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you arrive before dark so you can get settled and enjoy a worry-free evening. Guests who arrive late during the winter may encounter long delays and/or icy roads, which can be impassable for some vehicles.
Snow removal services should come within 24 hours of any snowfall of a couple of inches or more to do the driveway. In bigger storms it may take longer, but please know in those cases that we’re doing all we can to get it taken care of.
A snow shovel is provided in case you need to clear a path on the decking/stairs.
*CLEANING
You are subject to charges if excessive cleaning is required.
