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Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic

Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic

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Relax in front of the cozy fireplace, open concept living space
It’s a 14,000 sf lot with lots of trees and nature
Open concept living space with newly remodeled sleeping space
Stocked kitchen with everything you need
Living room with eating bar

Overview of Bugsy’s Hideout | Intrigue |Romance | Historic

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Arrowhead, CA
  • Popular LocationLake Arrowhead Village5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Arrowhead Village Lakefront9 min drive
  • Popular LocationArrowhead Resort Beach9 min drive
  • AirportOntario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Common spaces

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

Lisa
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

This cabin is located in Arrowhead Villas, a neighborhood in Lake Arrowhead, and is in the mountains. Lake Arrowhead Repertory Theatre Company and Yaamava’ Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers 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
  • Lake Arrowhead Village - 5 min drive
  • Blue Jay Bay - 6 min drive
  • Lake Arrowhead Village Lakefront - 9 min drive
  • Arrowhead Resort Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Rialto Station - 38 min drive
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jensen's Finest Foods - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen - 6 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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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.

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