Summary:
Welcome to Pines & Paddles! Gorgeous lakefront home sits on nearly two-thirds of an acre encompassed by a charming white picket fence. Enjoy direct access to the lake from your private dock on the peaceful Mallard Lagoon. Close enough to the attractions, yet far enough to feel like a secluded serene retreat. Home is mainly single story with exception to gaming loft.
-Occupancy 16 guests & 5 vehicles
-Full sized appliances
-Laundry area
-Central heating
-Fireplace
-Pool table
-Spa
-Dock
The Space:
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The Home- Half an acre lot on Mallard Lagoon. Pines & Paddles is a 3,699 square feet home with an updated clean, classic cabin vibe with open style living spaces with two-story wall of windows focusing on the serenity of the lake. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a gaming loft/5th bedroom. All bedrooms are on the main level. A wide-open-floor plan with formal dining room, plus breakfast bar with cook-top island create a great atmosphere for large gatherings. Real rock double sided fireplace in the great room and primary bedroom. Spacious game room loft overlooking the great room, with sleeping spaces for 8. Authentic oak-wood flooring with in-floor natural-gas radiant heating system keeps your feet warm during those winter months.
Please note the home will have a full décor revamp 12/20/25. All major amenities and sleeping arrangement will not change. We will not refund for furniture or décor change.
Bedroom 1(Primary)- King bed, double sided gas fireplace (great room on other side) side tables, dresser, armoire, built in bookcase, ceiling fan, access to back deck, and primary bathroom. Closet is locked for owner’s personal items. Don’t worry you’re not missing much!
Bedroom 2- King bed, side tables, closet, dresser, and ceiling fan. Direct access to Jack & Jill bathroom.
Bedroom 3- Queen bed, nightstands, dresser, closet, and ceiling fan. Direct access to Jack & Jill bathroom.
Bedroom 4- King bed, nightstands, dresser, closet, armchair, ceiling fan, and sliding door to the back yard.
Loft bedroom/Game room (upstairs)- 3 twin beds, full/twin bunk bed, pull out sofa, and a mattress in the closet. Sleeps 8 in the loft. Pool table, life sized connect 4, smart tv, and electric dartboard. Wet bar with 2 bar height chairs. Please note there is no door. You do have access to one large sliding closet.
We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q tips, and floss picks. We do provide 1 hand towel and 2 wash-cloths per bathroom. 16 bath & 16 spa towels are provided. (Not for lake use, please bring extra for lake.) A minimum of 2 rolls of toilet paper is provided per bathroom. More may be left depending on number of guests and duration of stay. If you use large amounts of toilet paper, please bring extra.
Pines & Paddles has two water heaters to ensure plenty of hot water for your group.
Bathroom 1(Primary)- Dual vanity, deep standalone bathtub with shower handle. Tile shower.
Bathroom 2(Jack N Jill) - Connected to Bedrooms 2 & 3. Single vanity & shower.
Bathroom 3 (Main level hallway)- Dual vanity & tub/shower combo.
Bathroom 4- King bed, nightstands, dresser, closet, armchair, ceiling fan, with direct access to the back yard.
Kitchen- Open floorplan with visibility into dining and living area. Countertops seating for 4. Full-sized fridge with ice maker, gas stove, gas 4 burner stovetop, dishwasher, toaster oven, dual microwaves, and two sinks to help you create wonderful meals. If you prefer take-out no worries! Fully stocked with all utensils, dishware, cookware, and bakeware. A starter pack of paper towels and trash bags are provided. Along with dish soap, coffee grounds, and sugar.
Coffee set up- 12 cup drip & Keurig
Dining room- Located in view of kitchen with two story windows surrounded by towering pines. seating for 6 at dining table. Selection of games in hutch. Please note games are replaced periodically due to missing parts or damage. We cannot guarantee condition of games during your stay.
Living room/Great room-Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay. Large sectional sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, side tables, smart tv, and dual sided fireplace. Sliding doors to the back deck.
Fireplace- Dual sided wood burning fireplace located in great room/primary bedroom. We do not provide wood. It can be purchased and delivered to the home (24-hour notice is recommended). Or you can purchase it at many places in town. If there is wood left behind, feel free to use it!
Laundry area- Full sized HE washer and dryer located just off the dining room & kitchen. We provide laundry pods.
Property is half an acre of park like landscaping. We have a 3rd party landscaping company who maintain the outdoor spaces. Their schedule is revolving. We will always do our best to inform you prior!
Front yard/deck- Large covered redwood deck with Adirondack chairs. Perfect for having your favorite beverage and enjoying the small wildlife. Large area for playing in the yard. The front gate can be latched to ensure children do not go to the road.
Back yard/deck- Fully fences with white picket fencing. Large redwood decking with gas grill, dining table, patio furniture, log swing, and hot tub. Access to a small sandy area of the lake and dock. This home has visibility of the yearly firework show all without leaving the home! Please be aware it is loud as the barge from this location is quite close.
Spa- located on the back deck, overlooking the bay has a 6-person occupancy. Maintained after each guest reservation. Please keep in mind as a rental the chemicals will be higher than a personal home spa. Longer stays, we will schedule the spa maintenance once a week. Spa hours are set for 7am-10pm only. This is a city rule for rentals. Towels for the spa are in the laundry room. Not for lake use.
Outdoor fires are not permitted due to high risk fires. There is NO firepit/table on property.
Dock- You have full use of the dock. We do not have water toys currently. Many local marinas will rent out hourly jet skis, pontoons, and kayaks. We do not guarantee lake levels. If you would like to bring your own boat, please check all lake rules at the Big Bear Municipal Water District website. Dock is seasonal and not guaranteed during spring and fall. Lake is typically closed for swimming mid-late October until beginning to mid May depending on ice and weather.
Parking- Flat concrete parking for max 5 vehicles. You may need AWD of 4x4 in winter months. Chains are required to be carried in vehicle per CHP Oct-April. No garage access is given to guests.
Heating- Central heating & wood burning fireplace.
Air conditioning- Please note that most homes in Big Bear do NOT have air conditioning. This area does have many tall trees, is insulated well, along with being near the lake. It helps keep the home cool, but not cold. We have ceiling fans and standalone fans. Please open windows at night to let the cool night air cool the home.
We allow a maximum of 2 dogs with a non-refundable pet fee of $200. No other types of animals allowed no exceptions. Additional fees may apply for excessive fur, damage, or not being picked up after. We are not responsible for the safety of your animal. Please have proper licensing and vaccine records on hand when traveling.
For service animals, they must be stated prior to booking and proper documentation provided. We know your service animal is important and want to make sure nonservice animals are not posing as a working animal.
We hope you choose to stay Pines & Paddles for your trip. If there are any other questions, please reach out!
Guest Access:
There are four areas on property you will not have access to. Primary bedroom closet, entire garage, a couple cabinets in the laundry room, and main level hallway closet. Don’t worry, you aren’t missing much.
The Neighborhood:
Popular locations and distances from the home in miles. If you have a specific location not listed here, please message for distance.
.6 Gold Rush Mining Company
.6 Pho Big Bear
.7 Azteca Grill
.7 Holloways Marina
.8 The Bear Trap taproom & kitchen
.9 Alpine Slide
.9 Big Bear Pirate Ship
1.0 Tea & Coffee exchange
1.1 Clean Bear Site #2
1.1 Oakside Restaurant
1.2 TropiCali
1.3 The Village (shopping and restaurants)
1.4 Pine Knot Marina
1.4 Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
1.5 Café Crepe
1.7 Piza Kama
1.8 Pleasure Point Marina
1.8 Grizzly Manor Café
1.8 Boulder Bay Park
1.8 Blanca & Pierre’s restaurant
1.9 Savvy Bears Office
2.1 Ski Beach Park (lake access playground)
2.7 Castle Rock Trail
2.9 Home of The Hang Over
3.0 Walgreens
3.0 Clean Bear Site #1
3.1 Snow Summit
3.2 CVS
3.4 Starbucks
3.5 Vons
3.5 Stater Bros Grocery
3.6 Ojs Donut house
3.7 Moonridge Coffee Company
3.9 Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
3.9 Alpine Zoo
4.1 Alpine Pedal Path
4.7 Big Bear Snow Play
4.8 Bear Mountain Golf Course
4.9 Bear Mountain Ski
4.9 Convention Center (OktoberFest, Farmers Market, Wyatts Saloon)
5.2 Pickles Pie Shop
Getting Around:
A vehicle is ideal for getting around Big Bear. There are local services, but are not always reliable or available. There is free trolley that has several routes throughout the city. The closest pick up location is located .2 from the home in front of Lagunitas(blue trolley). For routes and more information, please visit their website at mountaintransit . org
Interaction with Guests:
We generally leave you to enjoy Big Bear, unless any issues arise. We are almost always available to contact. Please use the messaging option. These messages get sent to our whole team and is the fastest way to get a hold of us.
