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2mins to the Lake + Pool Table | Castle Glen Estate Neighborhood | Linaker Lodge

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Designed for group travel.
Big Bear awaits!
Game room with a pool table.
The living room features a large stone fireplace.
Your perfect headquarters for all-season adventures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, California
  • Snow Summit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Big Bear Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

2mins to the Lake + Pool Table | Castle Glen Estate Neighborhood | Linaker Lodge

Welcome to Linaker, an AvantStay home!

This luxurious mountain retreat is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive Castle Glen Estate region of Big Bear. The retreat emphasizes mountain living at its finest and is the perfect family/friends getaway throughout the year. The owners spared no expense in designing this impressive open-style lodge encompassing over 3500 feet of living space. The lodge boasts a very large central family great room complete with vaulted ceilings, relaxing sofas, a 60” smart TV, and an oversized dining table easily accommodating 8 guests. There is a newly renovated oversized gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and modern stainless steel appliances catering to any kitchen enthusiast. An additional entertainment room with a log cabin style bar, regulation-sized pool table, and another 60” smart TV only adds to the functionality. There are four bedrooms including a wonderful master suite with a fireplace, soaking tub, and large screen plasma TV. Two additional bedrooms with queen size beds as well as a fourth bedroom complete with two combination twin/full log cabin style bunk beds make this home the ultimate escape for multiple families and friends to share.

Just minutes away from all activities including the ski slopes, Big Bear Lake, hiking, fishing, golfing, the Big Bear zoo, and countless other activities. The home is close to the nearby central shopping center including a Starbucks, Vons and a number of restaurants. The newly renovated Big Bear Village with movie theaters and gourmet restaurants is just minutes away.

Only about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is a beautiful and convenient break from the hustle and bustle of the city. This nature lover’s paradise provides endless year-round activities. In the winter, 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.

Experience Big Bear, AvantStay style.

All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities.

Home Truths:
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Use of outdoor activities is prohibited from 10 pm - 7 am.
​​​​​​​- No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time. Indoor sound cannot be loud enough to be audible at the property line.
- Winter weather warning- From November through March, all vehicles are required to carry chains in their vehicle.
- 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended in the winter months. Chains may be required to access the home.
- This home can accommodate a maximum of 10 adults and 6 children.
- Please note, all persons (including infants, children and visitors) at the home are counted towards the total occupancy of the home. Guests cannot exceed the permitted occupancy at any time.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- Guests are responsible for disposing trash at local dumpsite in accordance with City of Big Bear policy. Charges may apply if left on property
- AvantStay plows and clears the driveway and one pathway to the front door. We provide shovels for guests to use should they wish to clear paths on any other part of the property.

Parking Details:
- Garage accommodates 1 car.
- Driveway accommodates 4 cars.
- No street parking is allowed.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed
Bedroom 4 / 2x bunk beds

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

You will be asked to sign a Big Bear Good Neighbor Policy prior to your stay.

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.

VRR-2022-2135

Property manager

AvantStay
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2021-1654

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Castle Glen Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Snow Summit and Chair 8 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
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Big Bear Lake, California

What's nearby

  • Snow Summit - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Village - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2mins to the Lake + Pool Table | Castle Glen Estate Neighborhood | Linaker Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 2mins to the Lake + Pool Table | Castle Glen Estate Neighborhood | Linaker Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2mins to the Lake + Pool Table | Castle Glen Estate Neighborhood | Linaker Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2mins to the Lake + Pool Table | Castle Glen Estate Neighborhood | Linaker Lodge located?

Located in Castle Glen Estates, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lakeview Shopping Center, Interlaken Shopping Center and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50. Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gauttam P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat

Very convenient location in a excellent neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Amazing stay.

Highly recommend this great property in a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The neighborhood is so nice. The property was very spacious and accommodating.

We enjoyed our time at the property and loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rydan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Vacation Home

Great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa & C., CHULA VISTA, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

The hike/cabin was beautiful and set up with everything. We enjoyed our family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle H.

Great stay!

Great location. Lots of space, plenty of room for 8 adults. We especially enjoyed the beautiful and fully equipped kitchen. We will plan on a return trip soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chenin B.

lovely cabin

great cabin in a lovely neighborhood. Owners were very nice and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

This is my family's 4th year staying in this cabin. It is spacious and has great amenities!

This cabin is great! We have stayed here 4 years in a row and love it. It is very clean with great amenities. There is two large living room areas which are great for playing games and spending time together!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff U., Ladera Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Linker Lodge

We had a great stay at the Linker Lodge this past week. House is well laid our for a large family to enjoy. Close to the slopes and shopping. Everything was clean and prepared for our arrival. We really appreciated having both bays in the 2-car garage available for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marita g.

Our stay was great:)

We enjoyed our thanksgiving holiday there. Hope to come back and spend our vacation again. The house is very nice and well furnished. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

Had a wonderful time. This property was perfect for our group. The good size kitchen and dining table were just what we needed for cooking and enjoying many meals together.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin & location. Close to lake & village, yet quiet and secluded.

Great communication & easy process for checking in and out. Very available for questions and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

House was great, decently stocked kitchen supplies, and great game extras. Very close to downtown and a lot of water activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

rocio t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very homie feel

place was very nice kept
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

linaker lodge

Great house, great location. Owners were easy to work with. I highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sooo Comfortable

We were 11 family members in Big Bear to attend a wedding - the house afforded enough room for us all to be together when we wanted to be and to be able to have some solitude when we wanted. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., La Habra Heights

Lovely home.

Enjoyed time with family in the lovely home. Great set up. Nice location. Loved going for walks. Easy to book. Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lalita R.

Excellent Stay at a wonderful House

We went for a family vacation with our extended family. We enjoyed every moment that we spent at the house from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The house is beautiful with beautiful decor and very clean. House is close enough to the lake and village. We would definitely go there again and would recommend it to frens.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maura S.

AMAZING

Amazing home in a great location. This is truly one of the nicest homes I have been. Very spacious, large, comfortable and impeccably decorated. Great views of the mountains. The owners were very accommodating and made the experience very easy. I will definitely go back :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlo I.

friendsgiving

The place is really nice and spacious. It was able to accommodate my group of 10 comfortably. The best part of staying here was the stocked kitchen and the smart televisions with netflix, definitely made the trip fun. Also, the place is close to a Vons and the lake. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to spend some quality with friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cabin at Big Bear!

Beautiful spacious home with wonderful kitchen and huge dining table for large groups. The game room was a hit with the kids! Around the corner from Snow Summit where we spent a day mountain biking and the marina where we Rented kayaks and paddle boards. Loved the neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

Property was absolutely perfect! The layout is open and rooms are a good size. Location is great!

Highly recommend linaker lodge! Craig was a great host and easy to communicate with. The lodge was clean and set up perfectly on our arrival. Everything worked well and it was stocked up nicely. The space is beautiful, spacious but so cozy. It’s also in a great area! Super close to grocery store and minutes away from the village. We had the absolute best time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Weekend Getaway

My family and I had an excellent weekend at this property and I would strongly recommend it to my family, friends, colleagues and employees. This property had everything I needed and many extra's, not to mention the size of the lodge was very comfortable for a large family. Thank you to the owners of Linaker Lodge, very well kept and easy to work with. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin! It had everything we needed (except for Tupperware/ foil/ cling wrap - bring your own). Also, the power went out in the city on our first night and they only had two extra blankets in the whole house. Besides that, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely rent the cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

A M A Z I N G C A B I N

Great location, beautiful decor. Fully stocked kitchen-Seriously. Great for a big group. enjoyed watching movies in the upstairs living room and having drinks by the fire in the bottom living room. Beautiful dinner table where we enjoyed our meals and an amazing view from the balcony. overall this cabin was everything we needed and more.

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