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Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Game room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain

Branchwater Lodge

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Located in the quiet forest of Moonridge, the 6BR/4.5BA Branchwater Lodge is an elegant cabin getaway on an acre of land that backs up to the small Bow Canyon Creek. With 2,555 square feet of living space, you'll have plenty of room for an outdoor feeling.

Take in alpine vistas while soaking in the hot tub on the wraparound deck, then relax in front of the fireplace in the airy living room. A gourmet kitchen and a pool table add to the appeal of this choice Big Bear Lake retreat.

LIVING AREA

Wood ceilings soar in the open living room, where a rock fireplace (wood-burning with a gas starter) sits center stage. Settle into posh furniture and screen a film on the 55in TV.

A loft on the second floor has a pool table and a 55in TV.

KITCHEN & DINING

The kitchen is outfitted with granite countertops and sleek black appliances, including a gas range and double ovens. Make use of two wine fridges: one in the kitchen and one in the bar area.

Serve meals at the expandable dining table for 10.

BED & BATH

This home sleeps 12 adults and one child.

On the first floor, the primary bedroom features a king bed and a 36in TV. Stone details adorn the en-suite bathroom, appointed with a tub/shower combination.

The second bedroom has a king bed and a 40in TV, while the third bedroom has a queen bed. These rooms share a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Upstairs, the fourth bedroom has a king bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed; a classic clawfoot tub awaits in the en-suite bathroom.

Find a pair of full-size beds in the fifth bedroom and a single king bed in the sixth bedroom, which has a private balcony. These rooms also share a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

A half bath on the main floor provides added convenience.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

The new custom-built wraparound deck has ample seating for alfresco meals and relaxing in the breeze. A smoker and a gas grill expand your culinary options.

Take in the scenery from your private, covered hot tub. The front yard offers additional seating on the classic wooden furniture.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and parking for six cars in the large, circular driveway.

This dog-friendly home has a fenced yard, but due to wildlife in the area, it is not recommended to leave pets unattended at any time. If you choose to bring a pet, this rental requires a $200 pet fee to be paid upon booking.

This home does not have air-conditioning.

No smoking or vaping. Quiet hours are 10pm-7am. Parties prohibited. No refunds due to eviction for noise disturbances, over-occupancy, or excess vehicles. Street parking not permitted.

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THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2555 sq ft (237 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VRR-2023-1158

Property is also known as

54573

About the neighborhood

Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 18 min walk
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 3 min drive
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive
  • The Village - 10 min drive
  • Bear Mountain - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain located?

Located in Upper Moonridge, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Bear Mountain Resort, Chair 8, and United States Adaptive Recreation Center. Bear Mountain Golf Course and Chair 5 are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Moonridge Branchwater Lodge with Hot Tub & Game Loft | Near Bear Mountain Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Y., Pasadena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bear Get-away
We enjoyed a long holiday weekend at Branchwater Lodge. Unit was well-stocked and great for our get-together. We also had a private chef cook amazing meals for our group. Everyone enjoyed the stay. Only minor complaint was having to drive all our trash to a local dump site, but this is apparently a Big Bear City ordinance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariasha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling Getaway
We had an amazing stay this past weekend at this Big Bear location. We went with all of our siblings ages 18-32 and our kids ages 8 months to 7 years. The rooms were great and we loved the variety of bed setup and room layouts. The room with the bunkbed was perfect for us with our 2 children and the adjoining rooms were great for the single siblings. We would definitely rent this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah W., San Diego County, Alpine, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Branchwater Lodge
Large classy log cabin, impeccably decorated, loaded with extra comforts with everything you need for a pleasant and memorable stay. Our family’s second year in a row renting this gorgeous private property. Stocked to the hilt and super comfortable for adults, teens, children and pets. My only suggestions would be that the home provide a cupboard or two for guests to keep dried goods and food they bring. Also, the Sono Sound system that is advertised Is not available to renters and signs are posted that it is only available to the residence and not to be used. We downloaded the App, it didn’t work. It would be great if it was made available with good instructions. Also the outdoor porch heater didn’t work. These complaints did not interrupt our ability to have a very Grand time and we truly were sad to leave. This magical place is worth it.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie M., Orange County

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary/4th of July Getaway
My husband and I loved this cabin so much!! So did our dogs! Yes, it was way too big for the two of us but the location was exactly what we were looking for to get away and relax, stay away from the crowds, and to not have a lot of firework noise for our dogs. The owners put a lot of thought and care into this cabin. They had absolutely everything you could need or think of. It was clean and comfortable, the kitchen stocked, and a gorgeous outdoor area and jacuzzi! The birds were so much fun to feed and we saw a bear, coyotes and tons of critters! We loved it! Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G., San Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Property was everything we expected. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah W., San Diego County, Alpine, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, Clean, Endless Amenities
High class decor, Fully stocked, and very thoughtfully set up for a comfortable and memorable vacation. My complaints are directed toward TURNKEY. We had no wi-fi access for 5 days, despite our call to Turnkey, although they boast about 24 hour response, they completely fell flat and did not respond at all. The last 2 days, there was an issue with the gas stove igniters which were going off on their own and leaking gas into the house....Turnkey refused to come out in a dangerous situation and had my husband take care of the problem by turning off the gas which meant I couldn’t prepare my planned meals for two days. Also there was construction to the home directly to the SE with continuous hammering, shouting, and machinery which ruined the peaceful atmosphere of the beautiful woodland outdoors. AGAIN, the actual “feel” and quality of this huge home is beyond excellent, but I am very displeased and disappointed with Turnkey ignoring a dangerous situation with gas and not responding to our requests to help us connect to wi-fi so we could enjoy the high tech sound system and use our devices during our stay. Turnkey is completely responsible for any negative feed back that turned an otherwise beautiful vacation into quite an upsetting and very distressful stay. My family stays in Big Bear to memorialize the death of a young family member who always wished to gather here for Thanksgiving but never had the chance.....so our stay is here is important and means more than a normal vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate well furnished
My family stayed at this beautiful house for the weekend. There was plenty of room for 11 people. The skiers enjoyed being near the slopes. We really enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and yard for play in the snow. The kitchen was very well furnished, there were lots of games, and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacations in Big Bear lake
We had an amazing time in this place. We enjoyed the cabin. Kids had plenty space inside and outside to play. They really enjoyed playing all day outside with the snow. Every year we try to get a better place to stay. This time it was even better because we had an excellent vacation time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Thanksgiving
What an amazing property. My husband and I build resorts and hotels so it is not easy for us to find a vacation rental we truly are impressed by. This home was the one that finally impressed us. The layout is great. Plenty of space for our group of 10 and yet cozy enough that we all weren’t separated. The bedrooms had comfortable beds and linens. It was so nice that no one had to share a room. Each adult had there own room and bathroom. We were all extremely impressed. For 3 days we said “Wow, what a GREAT cabin!”. We are definitely coming back in the summer and trying to plan another trip for December.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019