Bugsy’s Escape House|Private|Nature

This historic iconic home is a former Bugsy Siegel hunting cabin, nestled in the trees on a 14,000 sf lot. The style is modern/rustic with lots of light & high ceilings. Everything has been upgraded in this renovated 1926 cottage. Secluded & minutes from the famous Tudor House, the gathering spot of Bugsy & his gang in the days of prohibition. Read on to learn how to take the Bugsy Challenge.

Bugsy’s provides an experience not to forget with 2 complete living spaces each with a cozy fireplace, a large Smart TV & a kitchen (the oven is a counter top convection oven). Each one is set up as a studio with an optional door to close (& lock) for privacy if traveling as 2 couples or families. The first living space shown in the pictures has the grande deck that faces the woods with wall-to-wall glass doors that completely open up to the forest. The queen bed can covert to a sofa if more space is needed. The love seat has the option to covert to 2 twin slide out beds. The kitchen is well stocked with an induction cooktop & convection counter oven.

The 2nd living space (the front side of the house) also has a fireplace, Smart TV, with a very comfy queen bed tucked away in its own nook with a privacy screen. There is another sleeping area upstairs in the loft & it is an open loft with a ladder for access. It was designed this way to keep it open & airy. The kitchen has its own refrigerator, gas cooktop, dishwasher, & convection oven. A fire pit & gazebo are steps away out the front door for relaxing in the cool nights.

& the intrigue comes with the Bugsy Challenge! If you would like to take the Bugsy Challenge, you will be given 3 clues that will lead you to the secret location of the safe containing the long lost “goods” that Bugsy left behind. Your reward is receiving 30% off your next stay at one of our unique properties.

About the area: Lake Arrowhead is in the mountains at about 5,500 feet. The main highlight is the change of seasons & clean crisp air. The temperature in the summer is approximately 15 degrees cooler than other areas at lower altitude. In the winter, there is snow. It is incredibly beautiful & peaceful with lots of trees. It is more of a small-town feel with narrow roads in the Villas where the cottage is located.

The Village at Lake Arrowhead sits on the lake. There are shops & restaurants at the Village & the Arrowhead Resort & Spa is close by. The Tudor house is nearby & if you search around you can read more about Bugsy`s former gathering place where there is entertainment weekly & they have an excellent brunch.

This mountain area has narrow windy roads. This mountain area has narrow windy roads. Please make sure to follow the sign with arrows to West Victoria Court (not East Victoria Court). The address numbers are on the main post of the stairs as you park in front of the house. There are 2 parking spaces. One car can park parallel in front of the stairs & the other can park head in in front of the green parking sign.

Bugsy’s Escape House is in Lake Arrowhead, it is in the mountains at about 5,500 feet.

About the Area:

Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, & Big Bear Lake are recreational lakes in the Southern California San Bernardino mountains. They offer fresh crisp air, cooler weather (10-15 degrees) in the summer, & snow in the winter. They also offer a more relaxed & low-key energy “vibe” making them ideal locations for getaways to renew the mind, spirit, & body & to reconnect with family & friends.

We answer frequent questions regarding the lakes & have put together some information below on what makes each location unique so it is easier to match with your specific goals for your time away. Upon booking one of our properties, you will receive more detailed information on how you can spend your time in the area.

Big Bear Lake is a public lake & friendly to all types of boats & water sports & is the largest lake of the three. There is a short paved bike & walking trail that goes along the lake. Big Bear is a City & is more populated with stores, restaurants, & nightlife than the other two locations. It has more of a “desert” feel in terms of its topography. Big Bear is 26 miles up the mountain from Lake Arrowhead, Although none of our properties are in Big Bear, we recommend it for a day trip.

Lake Arrowhead is a private lake & is accessible to guests staying at properties with lake rights if the owners have permitted guests to use their ALA (Arrowhead Lake Association) passes. If this is the case, the Amenity “lake access” will be checked on the listing. In our list of properties, the Gingerbread Cottage, Whispering Pines, Blue Jay, & Emerald Manor are providing lake access. With lake access, specifically, the lake trail is accessible. There is a $10 per person per day fee that is required to be paid to receive a wristband for access. More information can be found on the ALA website. Swimming is allowed from the lake trail at any location except the beach clubs (these are restricted to owners). There is no ability to launch boats or SUPs on the lake. The Village is lakefront & is the main area for shops & restaurants & has a fitness center as well. The Queen boat is a tour boat on Lake Arrowhead that provides much of the history of the town - tickets can be purchased at the shop by the lake. There is a local company that offers water skiing lessons boat tours & rentals. This area has more of a small town & alpine feel to it. The Villas area (south side of the lake) in Lake Arrowhead is cooler & gets more snow that lasts longer than the north side of the lake which gets more sun in the winter & is hotter in temperature in the summer. The Villas area is an older area with older homes & narrower streets. The Tudor House is an event center offering Sunday brunch & a variety of events. Skypark is a local attraction as well as Snow Valley for skiing for both Lake Arrowhead & Lake Gregory. Lake Arrowhead is 15 minutes up the mountain from Lake Gregory.

Lake Gregory is a public lake in the town of Crestline, a small town about 20 minutes from the base of the mountain of San Bernardino. It is the closest mountain town to events & locations “down the hill”. In the past few years, the lake operations have become privately managed with significant improvements being done at the lake including the development of a water park, beach improvements, & boat, kayak, & canoe rentals. There is a fee to access the beach area & the water park & no fee to access the 2 1/2 mile trail around the lake. Fishing is allowed & more info can be found on the Lake Gregory website. Crestline has a small-town alpine feel with the lake nestled amongst the tall trees. Crestline gets less snow than the other 2 lake locations. The quaint town has restaurants, coffee shops, & thrift stores.

Twin Peaks/Blue Jay sits in between Crestline & Lake Arrowhead & is convenient to both lakes. It has its restaurants, shops, & thrift stores. It is famous for its outdoor farmer’s market on Thursday afternoons (seasonal).

A car is recommended.

Each of the 2 living spaces has its own separate entrance for added flexibility. There is a door between them that can be locked for added privacy. The deck is gated & safe for dogs.
A BBQ is provided at the house, however, please be aware that we do not refill propane. We will reimburse you if you need to fill the propane. If you will arrive late, local stores may be closed or if it`s a holiday may run out of propane so it is advised to bring your own propane tank. if you plan to use the BBQ on the day of arrival.

We have an age minimum of 25 for adults staying with us.

The third queen sleeping space is a loft and is open to the downstairs living space and is accessed with a secured ladder. There is also an extra pull out loveseat with 2 individual twin beds in the room with the queen bed and large windows.

There is an extra guest fee of $12 per person per night for groups larger than 4 adults.

In winter months if there is snow, parking may be limited to one car.

For 28+ nights stay, the refundable damage deposit is $100. 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. The longer-term 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.

A 45-day cancellation policy applies when canceling or shortening your long-term stay.

Immediately after booking you will receive our short rental agreement to review and accept.

For your convenience in cleaning up any messes or spills we provide handiwipes and bar rags as an eco-friendly alternative to paper towels. We also provide Swedish dish cloths instead of sponges. There is a sign in the house explaining the benefits, however if you prefer paper towels or sponges during your stay feel free to bring them. We want to prepare you the best we can for an exceptional stay with us.