A Private Vacation Rental

With so many lodging options available to the Big Bear visitor, the question is, “What lodging type is best for me?”

The first thing you need to ask yourself is, “What features and amenities does my group require?”  If you’re coming up with the family, or with multiple couples, a vacation rental may be the best option.  Being able to cook your own meals and having separate bedrooms is certainly best for larger groups.  Some private rentals have a Jacuzzi or pool table and linens and towels are provided in all of our rentals.

Fortunately, we also have our boutique hotel, The Alpine Village Inn, located in the Village of Big Bear Lake and walking distance to dining, shopping, and the lake.  A few of our rooms have an indoor Jacuzzi and all rooms have kitchens and color televisions.  The Inn is perfect for smaller groups or those traveling on a budget.

The spring season is the perfect time to come up to Big Bear Lake and enjoy the great activities that are so popular this time of year.  If you’re traveling with the family dog, we have several pet-friendly properties available.

Offroading in the Mountains of Big Bear Lake

Most visitors to Big Bear Lake never experience the most beautiful areas that our local mountains have to offer.  I’m talking about the amazing back country that surrounds our valley.  Alpine meadows, fields of wildflowers, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and long abandon ghost towns are just a few of the surprises that await the adventurous visitor.  Make sure your vehicle is good operating condition and pack plenty of food and water in case of emergency.  With a little planning, you will have an adventure that you will never forget.

One of the best places to start your back country exploration is the Big Bear Discovery Center, located on the north shore of the lake.  There you can purchase trail maps and local information guides to help you explore the hundreds of miles of trails and fire roads that the San Bernardino Mountains have to offer.  Although four-wheeling is popular up here, many of the back roads are accessible by passenger cars with two-wheel drive.  The fire roads open in early spring and remain open until late fall.  One of the most popular roads, 2N10, runs from the west side of Big Bear Lake, along the mountain ridge east to the Moonridge area.  There are two roads that drop down into Seven Oaks area but they are very rough and are for four-wheel drive vehicles or motorcycles only.  All vehicles must be registered for street driving.  Off-road, non-registered vehicles are restricted to special use areas and are not allowed on the fire roads.

If you plan on exploring the back roads your vehicle must display an Adventure Pass.  Adventure Passes can be purchased at the Discovery Center, most ranger stations, and several other locations throughout Big Bear. http://www.alpineresortrentals.com

It’s fall in Beautiful Big Bear Lake! Color’s are changing the air is getting crisp at night, the sun is bright and warm during the day. Aside from all that it’s OKTOBERFEST time!!! Call and get the info needed for some GREAT lodging packages!! Come up for some Oktoberfest fun. If thats not your thing fall fishing is amazing, riding your Mountain Bike through the beautiful fall colors is a sight to behold, or just take the Snow Summit Sky Chair up for a small hike. Call Alpine Village Inn and Resort Rentals now for your next weekend getaway.