28056 State Hwy 189 #A | CONDO | Lake Arrowhead | $399,900

This turn key “Lake Side” (basically lake front) condo is in the heart of the Lake Arrowhead Village and is for sale for only $399,900.  Take a look at the killer view!

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This 2 bed/ 2 bath 1029 sq foot condo sits lake side and is minutes to the village and yacht club.  Be apart of the buzz and walk to all the amenities. Private garage, full remodel, expansive patio, laundry area and the VIEW!  This is a must see to appreciate.  All you need is your tooth brush and suit case!

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For more pictures visit this website: http://www.tourfactory.com/1442288

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For more info on this condo, contact Michelle Calkins @ 909-336-7989

272 Birchwood | Arrowhead Woods | $307,000

Looking for a traditional mountain home?  How about a Traditional A-Frame?! This home with Lake Rights can be yours for only $307,000 and just in time for Christmas!

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This level entry home with a bedroom on the main is as clean as a whistle. There is a large fenced yard, lots of windows, updated bathrooms, loft/4th bedroom with bath and even a possible 5th bedroom or game room. You will love the vaulted ceilings and open floor plan along with the mountain charm that this cabin has to offer. Sit on your large back deck and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountain.  Home can come furnished.  Don’t pass up this light and bright home!

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1692 sqft, 4 beds/2.5 bath and a family room/ possible 5th bedroom.

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Find more pictures here:http://www.tourfactory.com/1438852

Don’t forget to contact me for more info regarding this property at 909-336-7989.

9th Annual PINE CONE FESTIVAL | Lake Arrowhead

Did you know that Lake Arrowhead hosts an annual Pine Cone Festival?!  This year marks the 9th annual Pine Cone Festival and a new location.  This year the festival will be held at the Arrowhead Ridge in Lake Arrowhead, on Grass Valley Rd., October 10, 2015 from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

This festival started after the mountain communities suffered from the 2003 “Old Fire.” There was talk that Lake Arrowhead did not exist anymore and that there was no reason to visit the communities.  Obviously this was not the case.  The mountain was full of life, people and PINE CONES!  Thanks to the owners of Pine Rose Cabins in Twin Peaks, the Pine Cone Festival was born.

This event is FREE and offers lots of activities including: Pine Cone Craft Contest, Biggest Pine Cone Contest, Pine Cone Olympics, and so much more.  There are even 2 Grand Prizes Worth over $1,150 each, Can You Beat the Record?

Here is some info from the Pine Cone Festival website: http://www.pineconefestival.org/

For more information please visit the Pine Cone Festival website at http://www.pineconefestival.org/ : All pictures used came from their website.

DIRECTIONS

There will be signage! Follow the signs.  From the 210, get off at Waterman Canyon, turn left/north. Waterman becomes Hwy 18.  Take Hwy 18 north into the mountains. At the top of the mountain, Take the Lake Arrowhead fork (left), not Crestline.  Stay on Hwy 18 to Daley Canyon Rd/ Hwy 189 (Blue Jay turn off). If you get to the high school, you have gone to far.  At the stop sign turn left (Prime Properties is on the corner)Follow the road and curve right at the Shell Gas station and then follow the road to the left. You will be on Grass Valley Rd at this point.  Arrowhead ridge is approximately ½ mile on the right.

 If you come up the mountain via Hwy 330, take Hwy 18 at the top of the mountain (in Running Springs). Stay on Hwy 18 heading west until you get to Daley Canyon (Blue Jay turn off), just past the high school. Turn right off the highway, then turn right again onto Daley Canyon. Then the directions are the same from the stop sign.

To contact the Pine Cone Festival

PO Box 2582

Running Springs, CA 92382

Tel: (866) 923-3473

email: PineConeFest@earthlink.net

Good luck and happy Pine Cone hunting!

Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest 2015 | Lake Arrowhead Village

Ahh the sounds of German music and the smell of Beer… What more could you want?  I know… A lake view, fall weather and free admission.  Well look no further, Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest may be small, but we pack in a mighty weekend of Bratwurst, sauerkraut and Beer!

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 I have so many favorite days here is Lake Arrowhead, but Oktoberfest is one of my top 3 events!  This year Oktoberfest will be September 19 through October 25, 2015.  This event is held in the Lake Arrowhead Village by Center Stage.  There is music, food, fun and of course BEER!  I can smell the sauerkraut now just writing this… YUMMM!
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Yes these pictures below are of me and my friends/family… and yes I have a dirndl, I have two actually!

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A while back when I worked for Papagayos, somehow I always got suckered into doing the stein holding contest 🙂

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The event is Saturday 12-8 and Sunday 12-6. Admission is free and this event is for the whole family.  See you there!

You can visit more info on there website: http://www.lakearrowheadoktoberfest.com/

309 Emerald Dr | Arrowhead Woods | $275,000 {SOLD}

Stop the press and take a look at this turn key home in Lake Arrowhead for under $300k, with lake rights and even a peak of the lake!

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What A Home! This move in ready home has it all, 4 bedrooms, 1344 sqft, large entry, NEW paint in and out, NEW appliance, concrete kitchen counter tops, newly insulated attic & floors, newer carpet, hardwood floors, vinyl dual pane windows, copper plumbing, fabulous birch & barn wood walls, updated bathrooms & walking distance to the lake trails. I could go on and on with this stunning lake rights home, it is a must see to appreciate. There is even a peak of the lake. Home can even come completely furnished per inventory.

Click HERE to see the virtual tour.

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At only $275 this home won’t sit long.  Make sure to contact me, Michelle Calkins today to find out more about this property and to see the inside!

See you around town!

Pines and Roses Are Not All You Will Find at This Diamond in the Rough

Pack your bags right now, because after you read this blog you will want to book your stay at the fabulous Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins.  If you are looking for the perfect mountain escape yet close to the city (or hundreds of miles away depending on where you’re coming from) for 1, 2, 3 or the whole family… then this is the place for you.

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Located at 25994 Hwy 189 in Twin Peaks, CA 92391.  Only one hour and 30 minutes from most major Southern California cities.

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I seriously cannot get enough of Pine Rose after my private tour with Marketing Director Jamie Ferguson.  I’m literally drooling still from all that they have to offer.  I snuck back in (not really) on a Monday night to snap a ton of photos during sunset.  WOW, I should have brought a picnic and stayed because I fell even more in love.

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Take a look at all some of the details they have throughout the grounds…

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They still use “REAL” keys!

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Below is the lobby, you can buy all sort of souvenirs, snacks and bundles of wood here.  Also check out the life size checkerboard and kid play area!

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Now for a little more details…

I have been to a few weddings at this venue, and like any other Arrowhead local I jump in my car and head home after the party.  What I did not know is how incredibly wonderful the entire grounds were.  I should have booked a cabin here years ago.

As I took the tour and walked the grounds I was in such awe of all that Pine Rose has to offer.  There are 20 cabins that sit on 6 acres, 2 of which are off site.  You can book everything from a studio for as low as $79 up to a lodge that sleep 20 for $599.  There is something for everyone, including large parties or Romantic getaways.

Lets take it back a bit… Arrowhead Pine Rose cabins began in the early 1900’s and is located in Twin Peaks California, back then it was known as “Strawberry Flats.”  In 1948 Fred and Helen Dowd negotiated a deal with the Forest Service and bought the “Arrowhead Resort. ”  In the 1960’s they expanded the land and for many years hosted guest from all over the world until 1993 when the now owners David and Tricia Dufour bought the property.  To read more about the history of “Arrowhead Road Resort” click HERE.

Today, present time, we are 22 years later in 2015 and David and Tricia have poured their heart and soul into making Pine Rose what it is today.  The grounds are constantly being updated and improved, and more and more guest book and stay here everyday.

  Here are some great tips and facts bout Pine Rose:  They are pet friendly, so don’t forget to bring your fur-babies. Eighteen of the cabins have fireplaces, each cabin has WiFI, smart TV’s and there is even over 500 movies to choose from.  Don’t forget your bathing suit because there is a pool and jet spa privately placed behind the front desk lodge.  The pool was constructed in the 1980’s and features an arrowhead shaped jacuzzi… (I’m dying with awesomeness overload, check out the pictures below). There is even a Fire Pit and BBQ area!

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  The burning question is… What do the cabins look like?  My answer, exactly how you would expect a mountain cabin to look like… rustic, authentic and cabiny!  And yes, they all come with a kitchen.

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Now lets talk weddings!  Thats right, they do weddings too.  Pine Rose started doing weddings in 2007 after they spruced up a portion of the grounds and added a Koi pond for their daughters wedding.  Little did they know that they created the perfect mountain wedding destination.  They are now booking out to 2017 and already have 40 weddings booked for 2016.  If you have thought about having your wedding in the mountain, this is the perfect place; you had better get on the phone and talk to one of their wedding planners today. First finish reading this blog of course ;-).

Below you will see the smaller wedding site, I could not get pictures of the large site because it was booked.  You can find pictures on their website.  BUT that KOI POND… You really must see it in person to appreciate how incredibly beautiful it is.

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Here are a few other fun pics I snapped. This is Jamie and Cindy, you can find one of them helping you out on your visit, and then there is Jamie and I taking advantage of the “Photo Op” out front of the front desk/lodge.  Of course I could not resist!

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Jamie, you are a sport!  Thank you so much for the tour and for all that you do for Pine Rose.  It has been a pleasure getting to know you, I know we will have many other fun mountain adventures!

You can find our more about Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins, including Reservations, Weddings and more on their website at http://www.pinerose.com.

Don’t forget to follow Pine Rose on their social media sites:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pinerosecabins?fref=ts
Weddings: http://www.facebook.com/weddingsatpinerose

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/PineRoseResort

Instagram: @1pinerose and @weddingatpinerose

Twitter: @Pinerosecabins and @pinerosewedding

As always, it is a pleasure sharing the mountain with you.  I hope that you can come and enjoy Lake Arrowhead as much as I do.  If you happen to book a stay with Pine Rose after reading this blog, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @michellecalkinsrealtor or #MichelleCalkinsRealtor so that I can see how much fun you are having.

Pictures were taken by yours truly, Michelle Calkins.  See you around town!