There's a different rhythm on the north shore of Big Bear Lake. While the Village and the south shore stay busy, Fawnskin keeps things quiet, forested, and a little wild. This is bald eagle country, where the water sits calmer and the pines crowd right up to the road. Lakeview Lodge settles into that setting with panoramic lake views out front and plenty of room for a family or group of friends to spread out and actually relax. You're a short drive around the lake from Big Bear Village and the slopes at Snow Summit, but the public boat launch and the open water of the north shore are just down the road when you'd rather stay close. Inside, the home is built for being together. The living room, anchored by a stone fireplace, is set up for board games and slow afternoons, while downstairs, the game room and its shuffleboard table tend to be where the night runs long. The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from a quick post-hike lunch to a full holiday spread, and the dining table seats eleven, so nobody ends up eating standing up. When the day winds down, the home sleeps up to ten across five sleeping spaces: three bedrooms (a king and two queens), a loft, and the game room, each with twin beds and trundles. The real reward comes after dark, when you can ease into the hot tub and let the mountain air and a sky full of stars take over. In-home laundry and free parking handle the practical side, and those lake views out front are the kind that stop you mid-sentence. Removed enough to feel like a true escape, close enough that the Village is never far, Lakeview Lodge makes the north shore feel like the only place to be. Big Bear is Southern California’s four-season playground, where alpine charm meets high-elevation adventure. Whether you’re carving fresh powder at Snow Summit in the winter or paddleboarding on the lake in the summer, this mountain town offers the perfect blend of outdoor thrills and laid-back leisure. With pine-lined trails, cozy cafés, and boutique shopping in the Village, Big Bear delivers year-round experiences for families, friend groups, and nature lovers alike—all just a couple hours from Los Angeles. AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! Big Bear Lake offers skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and tubing. In the summer, visitors love to play water sports, horseback rides, golf, hike, and mountain bike. Head to Big Bear when you need a healthy dose of fresh air, exercise, and rejuvenation. Nearby Attractions: Bear Mountain Ski Resort and Golf Course, Snow Summit Ski Resort, Grizzly Manor Cafe, Dank Donuts, Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, Tropicali, Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Castle Rock, Boulder Bay Park, Big Bear Marina, Big Bear Discovery Center, Alpine Pedal Path. Home Truths: - Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet. Parking Details: - Parking is available on a designated parking pad for up to 3 vehicles. - Additional parking spaces are onsite. - No garage. This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.