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My wife and I had a great time taking a pontoon boat out of Hollaways Marina for a few hours and do some fishing and just relaxing on the boat. It was a short drive to Lake Arrowhead for the afternoon and we enjoyed going into the village to walk a little and sight seeing.

There were 3 levels in this lovely lake view condo - if stairs are an issue for you this probably isn’t the condo for you. The 1st floor and through the garage had a very sweet studio with a king size bed. It also had a small patio with a view of the lake. The 2nd floor was the living / kitchen / dining area (open concept). It had a small outside deck with a nice view of the lake and is where we obviously spent most of our time. The 3rd floor had a lovely master and ensuite with the best views of the lake. There was a 3rd bedroom and bath on the street side. The condo was nicely decorated and a relaxing atmosphere. We found the dishes, bedding, towels etc very nice quality for a rental. I actually brought my own towel due to past experiences at other condos - no need here. We loved the location… we walked to the Village every day for meals and popping in and out of stores. Best pancakes we found were at Teddy Bear Restaurant - just a short 5 minute walk. We walked to the marina and took a boat ride on the Big Bear Queen which was also very nice. The dishwasher was broken when we were there but for us was not an issue as there were only 4 of us and we only cooked 1 breakfast and ate out the other 5 days we were there which is what we love to do.

Big Bear was such a stunning area and I imagine that you could enjoy staying there during any season as each time of year would have different activities . Lots of beautiful walks and hikes to do. I enjoyed pottering around in the village shops. I would love to go back during the winter time.

After a week long stay, I left relaxed and rested. I recommend taking the Snow Summit scenic chair lift. The views are spectacular. Hiking at the top is beautiful. Wonderful to see the land and trees without snow. Peaceful and serene. Kayaked off Boulder Bay. Highly recommend. Very scenic. Relaxing. Enjoyed every minute of it.

We enjoyed the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and the commercial area with cute shops and restaurants. The Himalayan was a great spot for lunch! The guidebook offered by the rental office was extremely helpful. There are many easily accessible parks and hiking trails with ratings from easy to expert.

We brought our bikes and did a 6 mile ride on the paved Alpine Pedal Path. It was a beautiful ride and we saw a deer grazing next to the path. We also went on the Mine Shaft Mountain Coaster - this is a must do!