Notes from the host
Calley Dreaming Pup Friendly Dog Door Hot Tub BBQ
House is 1248 sq. ft. with rustic chic and industrial touches. 3 bedroom house 2 room have a queen bed, and twin bed. One room has a new king sized bed.
2 full bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs. Fur kid friendly, 2 fully fenced yard areas, large pet door, BBQ grill, and patio furniture. Finish your adventurous day, in the large hot tub!
Covid Info 2/4/21- current date 2021- We are still permitted to allow guests into our home. Outdoor activities are operating (lift tickets purchase online, limited availability). Restaurants are only takeout or delivery. There are a few extra restrictions.
1-Groceries should be purchased at your local store prior to traveling. This will reduce the strain on our community.
2-Absolutely no parties.
3-Please follow and respect guidelines set regarding social distancing and masks.
4-Spa hours are 7A-10P (we don't like it either, but its a restriction placed upon us.)
Violation of the restrictions will result in eviction without refund.
Our strict cancellation policy is still in affect. Any cancellations requesting full refund, will need to provide proper documentation to the hosting site(SavvyBears, Airbnb, Vrbo). We will NOT cancel your reservation for you.
All requests to change date, must be done a minimum of 14 days before your stay. Prices may change due to change of date.
Welcome to Calley Dreaming! We want you to enjoy all the things we love about this amazing town! Our general rule is treat our home the way you would like your home to be treated. We've put a lot of love, sweat and time into remodeling, which is always on going. We began hosting September 2016, on another property(check out that listing too). I hope to build a lasting relationship with you. All while providing you with a place to build those memories with your family and friends.
The Kitchen- is fully stocked with all the things you would need for family meals, or a romantic dinner. Including a crockpot, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker (coffee grounds provided), dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and basic bakeware. We like to have a take some, leave some mentality, with spices and basic condiments. Paper towels, dish soap, dish detergent pods, sponge and trash bags are all provided. Please do not abuse the amenities.
Bedroom 1- Has a king sized bed, closet, and dresser. Access to the Jack and Jill bathroom.
Bedrooms 2 & 3-Each has a queen sized bed, a twin bed, and dresser. There is a bunkbed in bedroom 2. All bedrooms are located on the second floor. The second floor is carpeted. All sheets and blankets are provided, each bed has an extra blanket located in the dressers.
Note- You must walk through bedroom 2, to get to bedroom 3.
2 Bathrooms- One located downstairs, the second is a Jack & Jill bathroom upstairs, connecting bedroom 1 & 2. 9 large towels are provided, along with a few hand towels and washcloths. Cotton rounds, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, toilet paper, are all provided! Once again be kind with all the amenities.
Pets(Dogs only)-Our fur kids always join us in our journeys! We hope yours do too! For your fur kids comfort there is a doggy door (large), and a fully fenced yard, front and back. Our fur kids definitely enjoy the dirt during our visits, so we ask to keep the pups off the couch and beds. There are many wild animals in Big Bear, please be mindful, for the safety of your fur kids. Potty accidents happen, tile flooring covers the entire downstairs, with exception of rugs. If there is a potty accident please clean it up. There is an extra charge for any accidents not properly cleaned, including pup poop left in the yard.
The Yard is surrounded by a 6 ft fence for your private backyard enjoyment time. The yard has wood chips to lessen weeds, and dust. On top of the large deck, is a large 6 person patio table. Propane grill for grilling up all sorts of yummy food. A large hot tub is set up on the deck for you to use(7a-10p per county). Please be mindful of lotions and oils. There is a charge if you misuse the hot tub resulting in the need to be drained and cleaned. Propane fire pit is provided. We do provide propane tanks. Please check the levels upon check in, we reimburse tank swaps at check out, with picture of receipt.
Location- We are located 5-15 minutes from everything Big Bear valley has to offer. 5 minutes to local grocery store, lake access, snow play (go carts & tubing) and hiking trails. 10 minutes to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Walking distance to convention center( Oktober Fest, Farmers market, and weekend bbq). Don't forget to visit the charming Village which is full of pet friendly shops, and restaurants also just a short drive.
Entertainment- 55' Smart TV, wifi, basic cable, dvd player and wood fireplace. Wood is not provided, it can be purchased locally or brought. All fire tools are provided.
We are confident you will enjoy your stay! We are constantly trying improve the amenities and overall experience. Also note that Big Bear is a mountain town. Our cleaner does amazing work, but there is bound to be random dust, dirt, pine needles, pine cones, birds, and animals of all sorts randomly. We try to control every aspect for the best experience, but occasionally things do go wrong. Please reach out if you have any questions! Or have stayed and have suggestions. Don't forget to fill a spot in our guest book!
We do not waive cleaning fees. We do this to ensure every single guest has a clean and consistent experience. All linens are provided fresh for each guest.
Fenced Yard front and back
Fully stocked kitchen
2 full bathrooms
Woodfire place
Wifi
Cable
DVD Player
Netflix
Doggy door (Large)
Washer & Dryer (soap not provided)
Hot Tub
Guests have access to everything except under stairs closet and shed in the back yard.
We are hands off hosts. We are easy to reach via text or phone call, but respond best to messages.
You may see:
-Thomas who removes snow when needed.
-Steve if he needs to maintain the hot tub.
Other than that you will not be disturbed.
The house is located on a busy side street. At night it's very quiet, however during the day it is busy. The house is pretty well sound protected, unless you have windows and doors open. Most homes in the area are full time residents.
Walking distance to the convention center, a mercantile, and a few great restaurants. We will send an online guidebook upon booking with all our favorite places.
-Lumberjack cafe
-Thelma's (cash only)
Broadway Cafe (amazing shakes, burgers)
Farmers market is at the convention center every Tuesday morning during warmer seasons.
Distance in Miles to some of the popular or close locations.
.3 Liquor Junction
.3 Lumber Jack Cafe
.4 Barnstorm Restaurant
.4 Convention Center(OktoberFest, Farmers Market, Wyatts Saloon)
.4 Broadway Cafe
.5 Thelma's Restaurant
.6 Big Bear Snow play
1.7 Lake access
1.9 Stater Bros Grocery
1.9 Vons
2 Starbucks
3.2 Snow Summit
3.4 Alpine Zoo
4.1 Pine Knot Marina
4.1 Bear Mountain Ski
4.2 The Village
4.8 Alpine Slide
7.9 Boulder Bay Park
Mountain transit is available within 2 blocks
Parking- 3 car max parking. Street parking is not allowed.
We do not charge for extra guests up to the maximum allowed.
One camera on property. It is for the safety of the home and guests. Views the driveway area.
Our license only allows a maximum 8 people to stay, and 3 cars on this property. If you exceed either, there is a chance the county can evict you, charge us a fine, and we may loose our ability to share the cabin. Which is why we implement a $200 fee for over max occupancy, and $100 fee for over max cars. Please respect these rules set by the county
There is one camera that views the driveway.
Cleaning fee- $145 this covers basic cleaning and hot tub maintenance after each and every guest. It is non-negotiable. This does not cover if trash is left behind. It is a unique custom in Big Bear, to drop off all trash at the free to use refuse. It is an easy drive up and dump site. If you choose not to bring all trash to the refuse, there is a $25 charge per bag our cleaner must take to the refuse. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Pets- We love all types of pets; however due to prior experiences and potential allergies , we only allow dogs. We do not charge any extra up front pet fees. The only pet fees charged is if they are not cleaned up after, or ruin something on property. Poop bags are provided. Any poop left behind is charged per pile. Any urine/poop in the home is also charged per spot. Please be respectful of our home and make sure to bring only well trained pups. accidents happen, please clean up asap. We do our best to provide a safe environment for your pups. However, there are natural things we cannot always have control over (some weeds and sap) It is your responsibility to take care of your fur kid while visiting.
Refundable deposit $350
Check in as early as 4PM. Check out is 10AM Please be prompt. Our cleaner can show up exactly at 10AM and may leave as late as 4pm.
There will be an extra $100 fee if our cleaner arrives and must wait or come back.
Do not ask for early check in. We message if the home is ready before 4p.
Spa hours 7a-10p. Guests are permitted to use the spa. Steve and Brandon maintain the spa after each guest. If the spa needs to be drained, cleaned, and refilled, due to misuse. You will be charged $150.
Please note in winter months:
The roads are plowed regularly, but you may need a 4x4 vehicle and snow chains. We are not liable for weather related travel issues.
Thomas is very diligent about snow removal during winter months. You may see him, we will always inform you when he is expected to stop by.
Reminder- This is the mountains. We do our best to control what we can. We spray and leave bait for pests, do our best to prevent rodents, and remove weeds throughout the year. Most of our homes do have sap producing trees.