Welcome to the stylish open-concept Castle II with majestic lake & forest views with huge evergreens as far as you can see from sunrise to sunset! Built up from ground level, it has a feeling of living in the trees. Located on the end of the block by a cul-de-sac, The deck has privacy & is the perfect spot for enjoying morning coffee or a glass of wine while taking in the fresh breeze & aroma of the big pines. What we love about our home is the feeling of being in the trees and the expansive view of Lake Arrowhead. Other things we love are: The open-concept layout and modern finishes Lake view from the living room, kitchen, and dining room The deck is nestled amongst the giant trees 65-inch Smart TV Cozy fireplace Two master suites offering maximum privacy Pull out queen sofa for visitors Video walk-through available upon request Tudor house less than a mile away for dining and entertainment Lake Arrowhead Village is just a 5-minute drive The Castle II is accessed from the right side of the driveway via a set of stairs to the side deck and front door. We are available if you need us. The Castle II is located at the end of the street at a cul-de-sac just minutes from Hwy 18. The neighborhood is quiet. The nearest walking destination is the Tudor House approximately 1 mile away, Lake Arrowhead Village is a 5-minute drive, and Sky Park is 15 minutes away, Lake Gregory Beach and Water Park is 15 minutes away. A car is recommended. The property has 2 units - Castle II is the lower unit. Security cameras are located to view the trash cage area About the Area: Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, and Big Bear Lake are recreational lakes in the Southern California San Bernardino mountains. They offer fresh crisp air, cooler weather (10-15 degrees) in the summer, and snow in the winter. They also offer a more relaxed and low-key energy “vibe” making them ideal locations for getaways to renew the mind, spirit, and body and to reconnect with family and friends. We answer frequent questions regarding the lakes and have put together some information below on what makes each location unique so it is easier to match with your specific goals for your time away. Upon booking one of our properties, you will receive more detailed information on how you can spend your time in the area. Big Bear Lake is a public lake and friendly to all types of boats and water sports and is the largest lake of the three. There is a short paved bike and walking trail that goes along the lake. Big Bear is a City and is more populated with stores, restaurants, and nightlife than the other two locations. It has more of a “desert” feel in terms of its topography. Big Bear is 26 miles up the mountain from Lake Arrowhead, Although none of our properties are in Big Bear, we recommend it for a day trip. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake and is accessible to guests staying at properties with lake rights if the owners have given permission for guests to use their ALA (Arrowhead Lake Association) passes. If this is the case, the Amenity “lake access” will be checked on the listing. In our list of properties, the Gingerbread Cottage is providing lake access. With lake access, specifically, the lake trail is accessible. There is a $10 per person per day fee that is required to be paid to receive a wristband for access. More information can be found on the ALA website. Swimming is allowed from the lake trail at any location except the beach clubs (these are restricted to owners). There is no ability to launch boats or SUPs on the lake. The Village is lakefront and is the main area for shops and restaurants and has a fitness center as well. The Queen boat is a tour boat on Lake Arrowhead that provides much of the history of the town - tickets can be purchased at the shop by the lake. There is a local company that offers water skiing lessons boat tours and rentals. This area has more of a small town and alpine feel to it. The Villas area (south side of the lake) in Lake Arrowhead is cooler and gets more snow that lasts longer than the north side of the lake which gets more sun in the winter and is hotter in temperature in the summer. The Villas area is an older area with older homes and narrower streets. The Tudor House is an event center offering Sunday brunch and a variety of events. Skypark is a local attraction as well as Snow Valley for skiing for both Lake Arrowhead and Lake Gregory. Lake Arrowhead is 15 minutes up the mountain from Lake Gregory. Lake Gregory is a public lake in the town of Crestline, a small town about 20 minutes from the base of the mountain of San Bernardino. It is the closest mountain town to events and locations “down the hill”. In the past few years, the lake operations have become privately managed with significant improvements being done at the lake including the development of a water park, beach improvements, and boat, kayak, and canoe rentals. There is a fee to access the beach area and the water park and no fee to access the 2 1/2 mile trail around the lake. Fishing is allowed and more info can be found on the Lake Gregory website. Crestline has a small-town alpine feel with the lake nestled amongst the tall trees. Crestline gets less snow than the other 2 lake locations. The quaint town has restaurants, coffee shops, and thrift stores. Twin Peaks/Blue Jay sits in between Crestline and Lake Arrowhead and is convenient to both lakes. It has its own restaurants, shops, and thrift stores. It is famous for its outdoor farmer’s market on Thursday afternoons (seasonal). The age minimum is 25 (families with kids welcome). For 28+ night stays, please inquire first (not instant book); the following deposits apply: Refundable damage deposit is $100 Refundable cleaning deposit is $350 To keep the cost low for smaller groups, there is a $12 per person per night additional guest fee when there are more than 2 guests. Note: The cleaning fee for 28+ day stays is higher than the short-term cleaning fee in the listing. For stays 28 nights or longer, the cleaning fee is $240. The difference between this fee and the initial cleaning fee paid upon booking will be collected along with the deposits before check-in. - 45-day cancellation policy and for shortened 28+ day stays Immediately after booking you will receive our short rental agreement to review and accept. PETS: Beginning in December 2023, we are happy to announce our Happy Paws Community Program to help local animal shelters re-home and save the lives of animals. We are now donating 25% of all pet fees to a local shelter/animal rescue. We are also launching our Happy Paws promotion for pet parents who help us get the word out about the Program by posting a picture of your pet on I-N-S-T-A-G-R-A-M at our home and receive $25 off the pet fee (details below). The picture must be posted before check-out and tag @yellowbrickroadhomesplus. The refund will be provided back to you within 5 days of check-out. The Short Term Pet discounted fee for non-shedding dogs is $25 per night per pet If your dog is on the list we will need a picture of you and your pet(s) (together) submitted prior to check-in day. The Short Term regular Pet fee for other dogs or approved pets is $50 per night per pet. The Long Term Pet fee (28+ nights or longer) is $150 per dog per month. For non-shedding pets on the list, the monthly fee is $95 per month. For the long-term stay, if you participate in our Happy Paws Promotion, you will have a discounted rate of $50 per month per dog for non-shedding dogs and $95 per month per dog for the regular pet fee. There is a refundable pet deposit if more than 2 approved pets of $500. Here is the list of non-shedding dogs: Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier American Hairless Terrier Australian Cobberdog Australian Silky Terrier Basenji Beagle Bedlington Terrier Bichon Frise Bolognese Border Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffon Cairn Terrier Chinese Crested Coton de Tulear Dachshund French Bulldog Giant Schnauzer Hairless Terrier Highland Terrier Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Kerry Blue Terrier Komondor Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltese Shih Tzu Miniature Schnauzer Poodle Mix Portuguese Water Dog Puli Saluki Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Standard Schnauzer Welsh Terrier Whippet Xoloitzcuintli Yorkshire Terrier