La Forêt Retreat, Hikes, BBQ, Firepit, AC

Entire cabin in Running Springs, California

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Martin
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Arrowbear Lake, near the water

About a 3-min walk to Arrowbear Lake and the park, with Snow Valley and Lake Arrowhead a short drive away

Cozy fireplace for mountain evenings

A wood-burning fireplace in the living room for unwinding after a day on the trails or slopes

A cabin guests keep coming back to

Guests return year after year, with one calling it an annual tradition they look forward to all year
A place for personal well-being. A forest retreat cabin in the SoCal Mountains. Located between Lake Arrowhead & Big Bear.

A few miles from Snow Valley Mtn Resort in a quiet mountain neighborhood, La Foret is a peaceful forest escape featuring a large primary bedroom, gorgeous fireplace, and a loft writer’s room (with excellent wifi). A quiet back deck with BBQ and fire pit are available as well.

We love joy and celebration, however, this isn’t a place for loud gatherings of any type.

The space
PRIME LOCATION
10 mi to Lake Arrowhead, 15 mi to Big Bear, a 2 min walk to seasonal Arrowbear Lake, 4 miles to Snow Valley. This is a private cabin in an incredibly quiet area of Arrowbear Lake.

PRIMARY
The Primary bedroom has a window looking over the forest trees in the backyard. A super comfy king size bed engulfs you as you fall asleep after a long day of exploring the mountain trails and lakes.

LOFT
The loft room has a queen size bed, designer linens, a closet, a writer's desk and chair for remote work, 2 yoga mats, a comfy reading chair, a record player, a selection of our favorite records, plus closet space for your belongings.

KITCHEN
The kitchen includes cooking essentials, a coffee maker, a Bialetti for espresso, a matcha whisk, and a table with four chairs for dining. In the warmer months, you can also take meals on the back deck (seats 4) or on the front porch (seats 2).

VIBE
This home is designed for relaxation and retreat, it's the perfect space for a writer's retreat, outdoor adventuring, a romantic getaway, a solo meditation experience, or a simple respite from city living.

NEIGHBORHOOD
The neighborhood is incredibly quiet; please be respectful of our friendly neighborhood locals. Please do not plan any parties or gatherings. 4 guests is the absolute maximum.

AMENITIES
> Self check-in available at your own convenience (key code disclosed before arrival)
> Smart TV in the living room (enter your own streaming channel of choice)
> Equipped kitchen and gas stove
> Coffee maker, tea kettle and microwave
> Shower with great pressure and a bathtub
> Washer/Dryer in Laundry Closet (this is a combo machine)
> Fresh linens
> Yoga mats
> Plenty of parking
> wifi (~400 mbps) great for remote work
> Back deck and front porch with forest views
> Firepit and BBQ available on back deck (bring propane)
> A/C unit available in the summer upstairs
> Evaporative Cooler available in the summer
> Dog friendly (may not be left alone in cabin)
** please message us with details about your pet.

Guest access
The entire cabin, including the front porch and back deck, is all yours. We are based in Los Angeles and available via the app should you need anything at all!

Other things to note
We have a guidebook with restaurants, shops, hikes, and more - we hope you'll take advantage of the beauty the area has to offer!

During the Winter:
→ 5 mins from Snow Valley
→ 30 mins from Bear Mountain / Snow Summit

During the Summer:
→ 5 minutes to fishing and hiking
→ 12 minutes to Lake Arrowhead

Peace & Quiet: This home is designed for relaxation and retreat, the neighborhood is incredibly quiet; please be respectful of our friendly neighborhood locals.

Fires: This is California and wildfires are a concern for all of us. Please don’t bring devices that create fire - that include firepits, bonfire materials, or candles. Instructions for using the wood-burning fireplace are included in the app.

Plumbing: This house has old plumbing; please do not flush anything other than toilet paper.

Critters: Being in the mountains, critters are a part of forest living. We take many steps to keep them out and use multiple humane methods of blocking their entry, but we can't always account for the occasional critter from sneaking in through an open door. You’re sharing the great outdoors with many creatures. We encourage you to keep the kitchen tidy to keep critters at bay.

Trash: Do not leave trash or food anywhere outdoors. The property is not fenced and is occasionally visited by bears, coyotes, raccoons, bats, and other creatures of predatory nature - we’ve never experienced an issue with these creatures; however, be vigilant.

Checkout: When you’re ready to depart, please tie up your trash bags and either place them in the bin with the latch (close it tightly) outside or leave them in the trash bins inside if the can is full. Please pull the trash bin to the street.

Please double-check all wall heaters (there are 2 upstairs and one in the bathroom) to ensure they’re in the off position. Leave the heater set on 65.

Minimum age to book is 21.

Immediate household members only.

Bring propane for the BBQ and firepit

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Please, we kindly ask that you do not plan any sort of parties or loud gatherings. This includes small group gatherings that may be a bit more rambunctious in nature. Noise in the mountain canyon travels. We ask that you be incredibly respectful of our neighbors.

Registration Details
CESTRP-2021-00512

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 476 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 53 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Running Springs, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Arrowbear Lake is a quiet forest neighborhood 1.5 - 2 hours from LA, 20 minutes to Lake Arrowhead and 30 minutes to Big Bear Lake. Our cabin is on a quiet street, however we are not completely secluded (you can see our neighbors home from our cabin).

The neighborhood is 4 miles from Snow Valley Ski Resort and offers seasonal access to fishing and paddle-boarding, and is situated next to a park with a baseball field and a playground.

We do have neighbors, so please be mindful and respectful of our peaceful community.

Meet your host

Superhost
584 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Get Lost Inn Vacation Rentals, Inc.
After first listing our Lake cabin on Airbnb, I fell in love with the Airbnb community! I have since purchased another mountain lake cabin in Green Valley Lake.. I also co-host for many other cabin owners in the San Bernardino Mountains. I love being in the mountains. Rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, you name it. And I LOVE to help others experience these adventures by hosting their stay at a peaceful, mountain cabin. I am always available to give suggestions on trails, fishing spots and other mountain hidden gems. Can't wait to host your visit to the mountains!

Martin is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Andi
  • Ben

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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