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Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic

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Relax in front of the cozy fireplace, open concept living space
Open concept living space with newly remodeled sleeping space
We have added a gazebo and fire pit to the front area.
Stocked kitchen with everything you need
Comfy queen bed in this peaceful space

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake Arrowhead, CA
  • Lake Arrowhead Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Arrowhead Village Lakefront
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Arrowhead Resort Beach
    ‪11 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

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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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
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.
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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

  • San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot - 39 min drive
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 36 min drive

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

Is Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic located?

Located in Arrowhead Villas, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of SkyPark at Santa's Village, Orchard Bay and Lake Arrowhead Village. Lake Arrowhead Repertory Theatre Company and McKenzie Water Ski School are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

Cozy escape in the woods

We enjoyed our stay in this clean, cozy location in the beautiful trees of Lake Arrowhead. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

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

The Hideaway

Quiet neighborhood, not far from family. Would be nice to have a small step stool to reach some items in cabinets. Might suggest bringing a shower cap. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Safety and code violations

We killed 4 spiders, Loft had no railing Per code needs to have a min of a 42 in high railing, Ladder was built with 2x4's Min Tred depth needs to be 5 inches, the light fixture in the bathroom had exposed wire (fire hazard) the loft did not have an egress window in case of an emergency, we did not feel safe and the property owner would not refund the last two night. We left after the 1st night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

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

Delightful stay in a safe environment

This adorable little cabin had everything we needed- plus. Appreciated commitment by owner/ staff to do all they could to provide a safe environment. Traveling during COVID can be scary- and these folks had a plan in place to address. We grilled some awesome birthday steaks here! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Perfect Cozy Getaway

We stayed here for a quick little night away and really enjoyed our stay! The cabin was so cute and cozy and perfect for the 2 of us. Everything was nicely remodeled and clean. Would highly recommend and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Winter Getaway

We went up looking for a quiet getaway and to get the sense of being in the mountains and this did not disappoint. The cabin is surrounded by large trees in a cute neighborhood that was great for taking our dog on walks and breathing the fresh air. The cabin itself was warm and cozy with all the amenities you need to still feel at home. From the personalized greeting written to us upon arrival to the doggy blankets they provided that my dog curled up in at night we felt welcomed and at home. My wife and I enjoy the close proximity to the hiking trails and shopping in downtown lake Arrowhead which is just a short drive away. We look forward to coming back to Lake Arrowhead and will definitely be booking the Bugsy Cabin when we do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

lawrence a.

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

A great experience

It was fun to learn about bugys seagal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Geneva M.

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

False advertising of cottage. Horrible experience!

This is what I replied to email from owner: Good afternoon, I am going to be very honest that our stay was HORRIBLE!!! First off, you guys falsely advertise what that "cottage" actually is. The pictures that you display look nothing like what the cabin is. It DOES NOT fit four people. You advertise 1 bedroom, and theres not. Its a SMALL studio w a loft. SMALL is an understatement!!! We could barely move in there, and the murphy and loft beds were sooooooo uncomfortable. Nobody got to sleep well at all. My son had to sleep on kitchen floor cuz no room!!. It was the worst location and experience we ever had!! We had no time to get ready for the wedding, cuz we drove around forever looking for it...only to find out we passed it NUMEROUS times cuz your truck was blocking the cottage and ADDRESS!! Then, you werent even nice about it. I will definitely NOT give a good review. We couldve stayed in a hotel room that my dad stayed in that was MUCH bigger and better, and he paid less than I did. Im sorry, but this was a rip off, and you should really be ashamed for scamming ppl into paying that much for something not worth it. What is advertised on the VRBO is NOT what the cottage looks like at all! It looked like an outdoor shed that maybe 2 ppl could move around in. Sorry, but this was my first exp w VRBO and it was horrible!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Marisa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Quick Stay

The cabin is small but well laid out; with a fully appointed kitchen (a big plus). Our visit was just a quick overnight stay for a wedding, therefore we really did not have the opportunity to enjoy the property fully. Beware the streets are not clearly marked, very narrow and steep. Not for the novice or the old .... ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was cute. Smaller than it appeared in the photo, but that was fine as it was just two of us. Really disappointed with the owner. Said she was available and then wouldn’t respond. Asked for a 5 start review and wasn’t very helpful. Didn’t go out of her way to make the experience better. Wanted to charge $20 per extra hour if we wanted to check in early or late. $35 if we didn’t notify her. $10 if you get make up on a towel. It’s been a week and I still haven’t gotten back my deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area tucked up into the hills. Cute little cabin that met our needs well. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Tiny house living with all the amenities

The property did not dissappoint. To access the murphy bed was easy. Would love to know where you bought the sofa and murphy bed very comforable. The kitchen had lots of room and items for cooking (toaster ovens great). I do wish there was some " K cup coffee pods" to use in the Keurig, as I must have misunderstood when I asked about a "coffee pot" I brought ground coffee and there was not the adapter. Thx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Barbara M.

Not at all as represented in the photo

There was no lake pass as was represented. I hope we don’t get penalized for it not being there. Couldn’t get ahold of the owner because her mailbox was full. Closely packed cabins so we couldn’t walk the dog. Only one wine glass! We ended up not staying the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Wonderful time and a great place.

This place was perfect for my girlfriend and I. We thought it was so cozy and came with everything we could want in a stay. We will be back for sure again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Cute little cabin

Very small but excellent use of the space. All updates are nicely done and location is close to the village so getting around was easy. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Cute and tiny.

We had our grandchildren come to visit with their parents. That totaled 6 adults and 7 grandkids. We did not have an oven outside of the toaster oven provided and we had hauled up the mountain a 12 lb. standing rib roast for my birthday dinner with the family. Never fear, we purchased a turkey roaster at the local hardware store and all enjoyed a beautiful roast with all the sides and birthday cake picnic style on the living room floor. The snow arrived in time for the children to play outside most of the day. They all enjoyed the tiny cabin and the close quarters that inspired conversation and ingenuity. The grandkids loved “cracking” the safe and discovering treasure.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

yan l.

Sweet vacation home!

Sweet vacation home!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Quaint and comfortable

Our stay was very pleasant. We stayed for a couple of nights and really enjoyed the cottage and the local area. Lisa, the owner, was very helpful and quick in replying to our questions regarding the stay. We definitely recommend this cottage to our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Fun, Cozy Cottage with some history

My wife and I came here for our anniversary weekend and we had a wonderful time at this cottage! It was very cozy and the heater warmed the place up very quickly. They really used the square footage of the cottage very well. We never felt cramped. The Murphy Bed was very comfortable. This place also had a loft with an extra bed that we thought was very neat. All the amenities worked well and suited our needs. It's not too far from the village and shops in Lake Arrowhead. We also loved the history of this cottage and found it very interesting that it was once owned by Bugsy Siegel. They even included a fun game where you can open a safe and obtain a prize. My wife and I loved that nice little touch. Overall, we highly recommend this cottage. A great place that's not too expensive for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

The property was adorable. It was clean and met all our needs.

We had a fantastic time at the cabin. Lisa answered all our questions in a very professional manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

Cute and cozy cabin 🏠

We stayed for one night and enjoyed the coziness of the place. The place was clean and it had the feel of home away from home with all the amenities (internet, smart TV...). The owner was very friendly and immediately responded to our messages. We surely will visit again and recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M., Thousand Oaks

Charming

Very clean and the owners were accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Clean, well put together cabin w/ plenty of space to rest your head and cook at meal.

Would stay again and would recommend. We didn't spend much time at the location, but it's a perfect place to rest your head.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Z.

Great little cottage!!

We loved our stay at the Bugsy Cottage!! We came up to Arrowhead for a wedding and only booked it for 1 night but wished we had stayed there for more!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Melhiem/Albert

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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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