Forest Of Stars

While this sumptuous home is 80 miles to the west of LA, it could certainly be considered the Hollywood of the mountains. And the famous certainly realised this, commissioning world-class architects to build uniquely palatial houses in the San Bernadino Mountains and around the lake. This pair of sister cabins suits that environment perfectly, ensconced in the forest with the lake just 100 metres from the door. You’ll get a palpable sense of being in a woodland glade as the dappled sunlight filters through the trees into the expansive living room, decorated deftly in green and cream. The whole home has a modern rustic feel, with contemporary equipment set into old-world décor, and the twin cabin arrangement makes the home both sociable and intimate at the same time. There’s a chef’s kitchen for group meals and a kitchenette and cosy dining nook for a more personal meal. While the furnishings are easy on the eye, you’ll want a peek at the lake through the window as you sip your coffee, or from the extensive decking overlooking the woods outside. You’re a two-minute drive from groceries and the Village, but you’ll soon want to return to this opulent cabin in the forest of stars.

Home truths:
*Local by-laws currently prohibit guests that are staying for less than thirty days from accessing the trails, lake, docks and beach clubs, and you’ll need a licence to use the SUPs, canoes and kayaks
*If you have a baby or small child, the cabins are extensively provisioned with appropriate equipment, including a baby monitor
*No wood burning is allowed – the forest is flammable
*No parties, events or loud noise, please