- How should we dress for our stay?
- What size are the beds?
- Will there be a telephone in our room?
- Heating and air conditioning?
- Are the fireplaces gas log fireplaces or wood burning?
- Are bed linen and towels supplied or must we bring our own towels?
- Is parking available? For how many cars? Big enough for a van?
- How easy is it to reach the Big Bear Lake center from the Dome Home?
- Do you have handicapped access?
- Is the altitude difficult to handle?
- Is there a laundry facility?
- What is the water quality like?
- Do you have a minimum stay rule?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- When do you have to pay—when you book the room or when you arrive? - What is your policy on dogs?
- Do you allow children?
- Is smoking allowed in any of your rooms?
- How do I find out if what there is to do in the area during my stay?
- When is the best time to visit the Big Bear area?
How should we dress for our stay?
The dress in Big Bear Lake is very casual. Daytime and nighttime temperatures can vary greatly and can change in a short amount of time. Big Bear Lake is at an elevation of about 6,700 feet and can reach daytime temperatures in the summer of over 80 degrees; and nighttime temperature in the winter below 20 degrees, not including the wind chill. The Dome Home is at an elevation of 7,300.
Always bring plenty of warm clothes, gloves, hats, etc. Dress in layers so you can take off the extra clothes if you get too warm.
What size are the beds?
The Dome Home officially has 4 bedrooms:
- A luxury king-size bed in the master bedroom
- A regular king-size bed with a memory foam top in the lower-level bedroom by the sauna
- A queen-size, all-cotton hard bed in one of the bedrooms of the main level
- A queen-size fold-a-bed in the fourth bedroom
- There are also 2 inflatable queen-size beds to be used when necessary
Will there be a telephone in our room?
There are at least 2 land-line hookups in the home; one in the kitchen and one in the master bedroom. The reception for cell phones is quite good at the house.
Heating and air conditioning?
A/CThere is no air conditioning in the Dome Home; it has not been necessary. The summers are quite cool even on the hottest days. The lowest level is the coolest level. The home has great insulation. For additional circulation and ventilation, two of the windows in the pentagonal skylight can be remotely opened for a quick ventilation throughout the house.
HeatingThere are 2 furnaces in the Dome Home: One for the bedrooms and one for the rest of the house. This allows the bedrooms to be heated in winter, while the rest of the house does not require it.
Are the fireplaces gas-log fireplaces or wood burning?
The fireplace in the living room is wood burning and has also gas line for easy start and continuous flame.
The fireplace in the lowest level is a Vermont soapstone fireplace.
Are bed linen and towels supplied or must we bring our own towels?
There are lots of quality sheets and towels in the house as well as soap, shampoo and drinking water. The kitchen faucet has a drinking water filter and faucet next to it.
Is parking available? For how many cars? Big enough for a van?
The Dome Home has a spacious garage that accomodates two cars. The gated driveway can easily accommodate 4 additional cars. There is also plenty of parking available on the street.
How easy is it to reach the Big Bear Lake center from the Dome Home?
The Big Bear Lake Village with plenty of shops, theatres and restaurants is only about 3 miles away.
How many people can the Dome Home accommodate overnight?
If two people occupy each bedroom and the two inflatable mattresses are used to accommodate visitors, then as many as 12 people can easily stay at the house.
Do you have handicapped access?
No, unfortunately we do not have handicapped access. The home has some narrow flights of stairs and no elevators.
Is the altitude difficult to handle?
The Dome Home is at approximately 7,300 feet elevation. Air is thinner at higher altitudes and also much cleaner. Smog, smoke and other heavy chemicals in the air usually sink to the lowest altitudes. Fleas on animals usually cannot handle the high altitude and you may hear them “pop.” Physical activity and exercise at high altitude will make you tired quicker, but with time the human body adapts to it. A high altitude escape is a great place to have in case of national emergencies, wars or civil unrest.
Is there a laundry facility?
Yes there is a laundry room with a washer and dryer in the garage.
What is the water quality like?
The water in Big Bear is typically hard with plenty of minerals. The Dome Home has soft water throughout the house. The soft water filtration system is in the garage, in the same ara as the laundry room.
Do you have a minimum stay rule?
What is your cancellation policy?
When do you have to pay—when you book the room or when you arrive?
There is a minimum 2 night stay.See cancellation policy and other info under Renting Terms.
What is your policy on dogs?
Pets are not allowed inside the Dome Home. You can keep them in the garage area if you would like.
Do you allow children?
We prefer quiet, mature guests and do everything we can to preserve a tranquil atmosphere in our house. If you would like to bring a child with you, please contact us. Children under 18 must be in rooms accompanied by a parent. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children five or under.
Is smoking allowed in any of your rooms?
Smoking is absolutely forbidden. However, we do have several locations outside and around the grounds where you can smoke. Smoking in the rooms in violation of the “no smoking” policy will result in an assessment fee for cleaning.
How do I find out what there is to do in the area during my stay?
Check out the Resources page in the Big Bear section of this website.
When is the best time to visit the Big Bear area?
Anytime! Nature’s four seasons provide the backdrop to the Dome Home in Big Bear. Whether you prefer the greening spring, languid summer afternoons, colorful autumn foliage or winter-white mornings, you will delight in a stay at this amazing home.
