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

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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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 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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:
- This home allows up to 2 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine 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.
- 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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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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed
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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 on a lake. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village and Lakeview Shopping Center. 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, CA

What's nearby

  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Village - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 8 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lakeview Shopping Center, Interlaken Shopping Center and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50. The Village is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Rydan C.

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

Nice Vacation Home

Great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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
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

rocio t.

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

very homie feel

place was very nice kept
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

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

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

Jasmine R.

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

Home Away from Home

It is the 3rd year that my family and I have stayed at this property specifically. This property is our home away from home. Some features of the property has changed since our last visit, however we were not unsatisfied.This is still enough space and things to do for the entire family. Our family love it here and hope to continue our traditions at this property for as long as we can.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cicely N., Los Angeles

Well appointed large home with excellent separate game room

Very nice well maintained home. Well appointed with quality appliances & kitchen accessories. Comfortable bedrooms - one master suite. Separate large Living room for adults & Family/Game Room for the kids- both very well furnished and up to date. Has good TV cable channels & wrap around decks. Only thing missing is an outdoor hot tub!... Good parking.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

Warm and cozy....home away from home.

My family and I had the opportunity to stay at the Linaker Lodge the weekend before Thanksgiving. We really enjoyed the home. The lodge is located in a new community in a great location. Close to the lifts, shopping, the village center and is very quiet. My kids loved the xbox with many fun games, we loved playing pool, my wife enjoyed the spa bath tub in the master bedroom and both of my boys had so much fun in the room with the bunk beds. The owner "Craig" was kind and helpful from the beginning. He accommodated our late arrival and really made us feel at home. It was such a treat for us to stay here. Loved all of the fireplaces. Super cozy. Anyways, we can't wait to stay again. Thanks again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent vacation home!!!

Our family just stayed at Linaker Lodge and we all loved it. The layout of the main floor makes it so nice for everyone to socialize. Was nice to have the master suite on main floor too. Having the game room upstairs with the pool table and xbox made it so nice too. You can have kids up there and you cannot even hear them. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need and is very spacious. Was decorated very nice and extremely clean. My family loved not having so many stairs to bring everything in also. Castle Glen is such a nice private area and yet close enough to stores! We will definitely be back and cant say enough about how much we appreciated the owners being available and caring so much that you were comfortable. We will be back next year!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Awesome home!

The house was extremely nice. The living room looks bigger in the picture but it was still big enough to accommodate everyone. The pool room can get a little bit warm when the sun is shining but nothing opened windows can't fix. There were enough blankets, pillows and towels for everyone. House owner was extremely nice and quickly responded; very accommodating as well. One warning though, watch the garage door completely close before leaving because it has a tendency to go back up. We didn't realize it the first 2 hours we were there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

4/10 Poor

Evelin S.

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

Not cleaned

The house was very nice and big but for the cleaning fee that they charged I expected a clean house. There was spider webs everywhere and there was ants in living room and kitchen the showers glass doors were dirty the oven it's all greasy the floors were not moped and there was hair in the master bed under sheets I was very disappointed with that, the first day there was all cleaning I didn't enjoy the stay..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

Jake B., Los Angeles

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

Kids approved

Me and the family really enjoyed our stay at the linaker house. The house felt very clean and smelt great when we arrived! It was also very equipped with the essentials, from kitchen gadgets to snow sled! The kids enjoyed themselves in the game room, while the adults were able to chill in the living room/kitchen. Everyone expressed how amazing this place was and we all can’t wait to be back next winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Blake M.

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

Nice cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the property and would recommend the home. Although we would probably try another property in the future, the avantstay team was accommodating. For the caliber of property, it could use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel M.

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

Birthday combo

Celebrate my wifes bf and my mother in laws birthday's, house was just the right size for us great location just outside of town perfect for all involved..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Spacious getaway.

Great property for larger occupancy. Also located in a great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alberto Q.

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

House is perfect for multi families. Game room, and open areas doesn’t feel crowded

House is better than the pictures show
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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

Margarita M.

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

Amazing

Perfect spot for my family and I definitely will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

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