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"This reimagined 1968 lakeside lodge channels mid-century spirit without kitsch, pairing retro-alpine appeal with Casetta Hotels’ design-forward warmth, texture, and nostalgia—no dusty antiques in sight. We’re eyeing the year-round heated pool, hot tub, and barrel sauna, plus lakeside fire pits for post-adventure reminiscing; every room in the main building faces the lake and many add gas fireplaces. Families and groups are covered with a clever “Third Wheel” room (a Queen tucked beneath a bunked twin) and six freestanding “Plus Two Cabins” sleeping six across the street, and the restaurant—an offshoot of a popular LA Italian spot—serves signature pizzas at Big Bear’s only true lakeside dining experience, minutes from the ski slopes (with a winter shuttle)." - Todd Plummer