Cabin
Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Arrowhead, CA
- Lake Arrowhead Village5 min drive
- Lake Arrowhead Village Lakefront10 min drive
- Arrowhead Resort Beach11 min drive
- San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common spaces
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic
This former Bugsy Siegel hunting cabin is nestled in the trees. The style is rustic/modern with lots of light & high ceilings. Take the Bugsy Challenge, find the safe, decipher the clues, & uncover a special gift.
Everything has been upgraded in this renovated 1926 cottage. Secluded & minutes from the famous Tudor House, the famous gathering spot of Bugsy and his gang in the days of prohibition.
At better than hotel rates, the cottage provides an experience not to forget with amenities including a full kitchen, a relaxing outdoor patio space and best of all, privacy. The cottage is set up as a studio downstairs with the very comfy queen bed tucked away in it’s own nook (pictures coming). The house has been expanded since the photos were taken and we will be posting new photos soon of the new bedroom nook. The other sleeping area is upstairs in the loft and it is an open loft. It was designed this way to keep it open and airy. Note: We have gotten feedback that it may be a little tight for 4 adults, and we have made a few modifications to create more space and at the same time have gotten very positive feedback for couples with kids. Take the Bugsy Challenge! This is your chance to try out tiny house living!
This mountain area has narrow windy roads. There is one set of stairs from the parking area to the house. The house is a Duplex with the 2nd unit in the rear of the property.
We are always available by phone, text, or e-mail for our guests.
The Bugsy cabin is in Lake Arrowhead, it is in the mountains at about 5,500 feet.
The main highlight for this time of year is the cooler weather and clean air. The temperature will be approximately 15 degrees cooler than down the mountain. It is incredibly beautiful and peaceful with lots of trees. It is more of a small town feel with narrow roads in the Villas where the cottage is located.
There is Arrowhead Village that sits on the lake. There are shops and restaurants at the Village and the Arrowhead Resort and Spa is close by.
The Tudor house is nearby and if you search around you can read more about Bugsy's former gathering place where there is entertainment weekly and they have an excellent brunch - please check the status due to COVID-19.
The other unique thing about Lake Arrowhead is that the people are incredibly friendly and down to earth. It is like being transported back in time.
Big Bear is another 20 minutes up the mountain and it has a larger public lake and has more clubs and nightlife. There is a huge mountain biking venue at the ski resort where you take the lift with your bike and bike around and then bike down with incredible views.
The living room is equipped with a Smart TV, great for movies from your favorite service provider (Netflix, Amazon, etc.). The living room contains a Murphy Bed in the photo and we are in the process of expanding the bedroom space and it will be a regular Queen bed - photos coming soon.
The house is a duplex with the second unit behind the house.
We will provide bi-weekly cleaning at the price quoted, or there is an option to self-clean with a refundable cleaning deposit of $350.
For 28+ nights stay, the refundable damage deposit is $100, the refundable cleaning deposit is $350, and the refundable animal deposit if more than one approved dog is $500.
For stays 28 nights or longer, the cleaning fee is $175. 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
- Age minimum of 25
Everything has been upgraded in this renovated 1926 cottage. Secluded & minutes from the famous Tudor House, the famous gathering spot of Bugsy and his gang in the days of prohibition.
At better than hotel rates, the cottage provides an experience not to forget with amenities including a full kitchen, a relaxing outdoor patio space and best of all, privacy. The cottage is set up as a studio downstairs with the very comfy queen bed tucked away in it’s own nook (pictures coming). The house has been expanded since the photos were taken and we will be posting new photos soon of the new bedroom nook. The other sleeping area is upstairs in the loft and it is an open loft. It was designed this way to keep it open and airy. Note: We have gotten feedback that it may be a little tight for 4 adults, and we have made a few modifications to create more space and at the same time have gotten very positive feedback for couples with kids. Take the Bugsy Challenge! This is your chance to try out tiny house living!
This mountain area has narrow windy roads. There is one set of stairs from the parking area to the house. The house is a Duplex with the 2nd unit in the rear of the property.
We are always available by phone, text, or e-mail for our guests.
The Bugsy cabin is in Lake Arrowhead, it is in the mountains at about 5,500 feet.
The main highlight for this time of year is the cooler weather and clean air. The temperature will be approximately 15 degrees cooler than down the mountain. It is incredibly beautiful and peaceful with lots of trees. It is more of a small town feel with narrow roads in the Villas where the cottage is located.
There is Arrowhead Village that sits on the lake. There are shops and restaurants at the Village and the Arrowhead Resort and Spa is close by.
The Tudor house is nearby and if you search around you can read more about Bugsy's former gathering place where there is entertainment weekly and they have an excellent brunch - please check the status due to COVID-19.
The other unique thing about Lake Arrowhead is that the people are incredibly friendly and down to earth. It is like being transported back in time.
Big Bear is another 20 minutes up the mountain and it has a larger public lake and has more clubs and nightlife. There is a huge mountain biking venue at the ski resort where you take the lift with your bike and bike around and then bike down with incredible views.
The living room is equipped with a Smart TV, great for movies from your favorite service provider (Netflix, Amazon, etc.). The living room contains a Murphy Bed in the photo and we are in the process of expanding the bedroom space and it will be a regular Queen bed - photos coming soon.
The house is a duplex with the second unit behind the house.
We will provide bi-weekly cleaning at the price quoted, or there is an option to self-clean with a refundable cleaning deposit of $350.
For 28+ nights stay, the refundable damage deposit is $100, the refundable cleaning deposit is $350, and the refundable animal deposit if more than one approved dog is $500.
For stays 28 nights or longer, the cleaning fee is $175. 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
- Age minimum of 25
Property manager
Melhiem/Albert
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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
This property accepts credit cards
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-01856
About the area
Lake Arrowhead
Located in Arrowhead Villas, a neighbourhood in Lake Arrowhead, this cabin is in the mountains. Lake Arrowhead Repertory Theatre Company and Yaamava’ Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lake Arrowhead Village and Mountain Grove Shopping Center. SkyPark at Santa's Village and McKenzie Water Ski School are also worth visiting.
Lake Arrowhead, CA
What's nearby
- SkyPark at Santa's Village - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Lake Arrowhead Village - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Lake Arrowhead Village Lakefront - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
- Arrowhead Resort Beach - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
- Grass Valley Lake - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jensen's Finest Foods - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger - 10 min drive
- Lake Arrowhead Village Pizza - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
8.6/10
Location
8.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine N.
24 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hideaway
Elaine N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Charles E.
4 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Safety and code violations
Charles E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne E.
16 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay in a safe environment
Suzanne E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rachel N.
24 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cozy Getaway
Rachel N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Travis C.
24 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
Travis C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
lawrence a.
30 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience
lawrence a.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
2/10 Terrible
Geneva M.
31 August 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
False advertising of cottage. Horrible experience!
Geneva M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Marisa Q.
16 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Quick Stay
Marisa Q.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
6 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
John H.
11 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny house living with all the amenities
John H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
4/10 Poor
Barbara M.
28 April 2019
Not at all as represented in the photo
Barbara M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
23 April 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
John C.
12 February 2019
Wonderful time and a great place.
John C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kristy M., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
5 February 2019
Cute little cabin
Kristy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gordon M.
7 January 2019
Cute and tiny.
Gordon M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
yan l.
11 December 2018
Sweet vacation home!
yan l.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
6 December 2018
Quaint and comfortable
Kevin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
2 December 2018
Fun, Cozy Cottage with some history
Andrew S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl W.
20 November 2018
The property was adorable. It was clean and met all our needs.
Cheryl W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Annie G.
9 November 2018
Cute and cozy cabin 🏠
Annie G.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Shelly M., Thousand Oaks
30 October 2018
Charming
Shelly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Daniel E.
28 October 2018
Clean, well put together cabin w/ plenty of space to rest your head and cook at meal.
Daniel E.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sergio Z.
17 October 2018
Great little cottage!!
Sergio Z.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by Melhiem/Albert

We live in Brea in SoCal and have several vacation rentals in the area and also in CO. We LOVE the mountains and thrive on short escapes from the "concrete jungle" to the mountains any chance we get. This picture is how the cabin looked when we got it. It was quite the renovation project in the worst winter in Arrowhead in 15 years. We are proud of how it turned out and are excited to share it with our guests. We welcome your feedback and suggestions!
Why they chose this property
The property is located in the Villas where it can be tight amongst neighbors with narrow roads. The Bugsy cottage is on a 14,000 sf lot so there is space to enjoy the surroundings. It is SO comfortable and cozy with some outside space to relax and enjoy.
What makes this property unique
Get lost in a bit of history and learn more about the Bugsy era. Aside from the unique surroundings mentioned above, there are some surprises inside as well. There are two hidden safes and if you can find them, you will be rewarded for your efforts. The Hints and Instructions document you will receive contains your clues. The Murphy Bed/Sofa combination is unique and the most comfortable bed ever! It pulls down over the sofa and raises up to make use of the living space during the day. The loft is equipped with 2 small portable fans that can be used as a cell phone charger. The fireplace provides temperature regulated heat with a remote and will keep you warm even if the power happens to go out. The patio is charming and great for outdoor grilling or just relaxing. Equipped with a window A/C unit in the summer, the cabin stays comfortable.
Languages:
English
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