Nestled in the mountains nearby serene Lake Arrowhead - you will find Southern California's secret gem: The Castle In The Forest. Surrounded by towering dogwood and conifer pine trees, this secluded 10,388 square foot chateau, provides an intimate setting for fully catered social events, retreats, relaxing private weekends as well as year-round private or corporate rentals.
From the moment you descend its driveway, you and your guests will be enveloped in this magnificent private estate! Once inside the Castle, you will marvel at its cathedral ceilings, glittering chandeliers, fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows (with forest views) and custom-made, gothic architectural features.
From the moment you descend its driveway, you and your guests will be enveloped in this magnificent private estate! Once inside the Castle, you will marvel at its cathedral ceilings, glittering chandeliers, fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows (with forest views) and custom-made, gothic architectural features.
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Nestled in the mountains nearby serene Lake Arrowhead, you will find Southern California's secret gem: The Castle in the Forest. Surrounded by towering conifer pine trees and dogwood trees, this secluded 10,388 square foot chateau provides an intimate setting for retreats, relaxing private weekends as well as year-round family or corporate rentals.
Perfect for your next big project or a private photo-shoot, this surpasses the location of your dreams! Marvel at its cathedral ceilings, glittering chandeliers, fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows showcasing views of an enchanting forest right out of your favorite Disney fairytale. Elements that can only be found at the Castle in the Forest.
Reviews (16)
Indigo B.
Jan 03, 2022
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My friends and I stayed here for new years and it was ammaaaaazzzing. There was about 15 of us and we had more than enough space. The grounds are beautiful the owners are so nice and it was peaceful and perfect. We had a dance off in the restaurant area, we played games, we did yoga and the kitchen was so big we were able to do a crab boil for 15 people. We also built a snowman in the backyard. Best trip ever we didn't even need to leave the castle.
Kimberly D.
Dec 09, 2021
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We were hired to help plan and cater a small intimate black-tie wedding at the Castle in the Forest. Due to scheduling conflicts and the distance to the castle, we were not able to visit prior to the day before the wedding. Like most people I turned to the internet. I found a ton of pictures and three recent reviews. After looking at the pictures I thought I had a fairly good idea about the different areas in the castle, so I moved onto the reviews hoping for more specifics. The reviews were not only recent but also about a wedding which is what I was looking for. After reading all three reviews
Rachel P.
Nov 25, 2021
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Our stay at the Castle in the Forest was simply magical. It was perfect for our large family celebration where there was comfortable and elegant space for everyone. We especially loved the architectural surprises that make the castle so unique. We got afternoon tea to-go from San Diego and brought it to the castle for a memorable feast fit for a princess. The hosts were lovely, accessible but not hovering. If you are looking for a memorable, unique, and very special location for your gathering, this is it.
Richie M.
Nov 19, 2021
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I just had my wedding at the Castle In The Forest (CITF) last weekend. It's true, it's logistically challenged but Arsine saved it. Let me explain... We had a small wedding of 23 guests and since I've been to the castle 2 times to preview it. I knew it was going to be logistically tough. I went ahead and ordered a shuttle service so none of my non overnight guests parked at the venue and repeatedly gave strict instructions to all my vendors to only arrive with 1 car. (There is limited parking spaces.) No matter that all vendors agreed to do so, some end up doing whatever they want
Armen Z.
Nov 17, 2021
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The Castle in the Forest is amazing.... A beautiful property that's just as nice on the outside as it is on the inside. The inside has a very contemporary, ultra luxury, home-like feel to it while the outside is like a cool Castle.
We searched a castle vacation and this was the only one we found in Southern California.
As they are usually booked in much advance, we got lucky to find availability for the weekend we were hoping to take our vacation on VRBO.
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The pictures do not do justice to how magnificent the estate is. It is so big that you won't even know where your kids
We searched a castle vacation and this was the only one we found in Southern California.
As they are usually booked in much advance, we got lucky to find availability for the weekend we were hoping to take our vacation on VRBO.
availability
The pictures do not do justice to how magnificent the estate is. It is so big that you won't even know where your kids
Gabrielle M.
Nov 06, 2021
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We attended a wedding here and while the wedding was gorgeous, the host made it so much more complicated than it needed to be. She threatened to cancel the wedding multiple times, set insane restrictions on the guests, monitored outside surveillance like a fiend, and was inflexible to there point of tyranny (and I am not being dramatic). She also made it hard for the vendors to do their job and created more stress then was necessary. She also only allowed the wedding guests (150 people) to use one bathroom on the entire residence at risk of the couple losing their deposit. The place is amazing
Michelle L.
Oct 07, 2021
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*first off, the views, the castle, are undeniably gorgeous and serene*
My fiancé and I drove up two months ago to attend our best friends wedding. This was a venue that a group of us were planning on renting out for a birthday pre-COVID so I was beyond excited to finally see this venue in person. As soon as we arrived we were ushered in and after having a long drive, I asked to use the restroom where right then I found out that the owner of the venue, actually expected over 100 people to have access to ONLY ONE BATHROOM until the ceremony began. (We had over a two hour wait time). From there
My fiancé and I drove up two months ago to attend our best friends wedding. This was a venue that a group of us were planning on renting out for a birthday pre-COVID so I was beyond excited to finally see this venue in person. As soon as we arrived we were ushered in and after having a long drive, I asked to use the restroom where right then I found out that the owner of the venue, actually expected over 100 people to have access to ONLY ONE BATHROOM until the ceremony began. (We had over a two hour wait time). From there
Steven E.
Oct 03, 2021
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Beware. Especially for weddings. This place is not permitted to have events! The property manager/owner, Arsine Shirvanian is extremely difficult to work with and will make your family reunion/wedding/event a total nightmare. She is in trouble with the county and her neighbors. 6 different vendors had problems with this manager.
2 weeks prior to our wedding Arsine had listed a variety of requirements that were not on our contract. She monitors the cameras while you are there. She attempted to boot out one of our guests from their room so that she could spend the night at the house that we paid
2 weeks prior to our wedding Arsine had listed a variety of requirements that were not on our contract. She monitors the cameras while you are there. She attempted to boot out one of our guests from their room so that she could spend the night at the house that we paid
Jenny R.
Jul 07, 2021
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Beware !!! Do not stay here they will take your deposit !!!! And they took down my review even though they stole our money! How is this a fair forum if they can remove reviews that don't say the truth. The "castle" is worn and they stole our deposit even though Covid made us cancel our wedding due to shutdowns and they offered us to stay for an additional $3,500 on top of our deposit . They will nickel and dime and make it impossible to get your deposit back. Please don't take down the truth.
Sophia S.
Jul 02, 2021
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Armine Z.
Jul 02, 2021
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Castle in the Forest is a very unique and absolutely beautiful rental property. We enjoyed our stay in this property with courteous & great customer service. The host is avaialbe to answer questions at all times. The outdoor grounds are as beautiful as the indoors, it is relaxing, calm and beatiful at this property... we have stayed at many places in Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead but if you are looking for a unique castle experience, this is the place to stay. Great place to stay with smaller or a larger group. loved it!
Jivan S.
Oct 02, 2019
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It was recently my birthday and I wanted to go on a trip with my friends. We were a group of about 8 people. I had trouble finding a home in this area that would comfortably host all of us until I came across the Castle. I was blown away by the pictures and at this point I thought it was too good to be true. So I had to see it with my own eyes to believe such an amazing property existed. I contacted the owners and they happily set up a time that I could go up and tour the house. When I arrived at the Castle I was mesmerized and filled with excitement. I thought in my head "THIS IS ACTUALLY
Ani P.
Jan 28, 2019
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Came here for a recent weekend trip and was extremely pleased. The house is absolutely beautiful and extremely spacious. It has plenty of bedrooms and sleeping areas. We were a large group and each person had a bed to sleep in (the beds were also extremely comfortable). The owners were extremely professional and helpful, they responded quickly to any questions we had about the property before and during our stay. The backyard was very spacious and was a great place to play in snow! The house is also close to the ski/snowboarding resort in Arrowhead, so that worked out perfectly for us. Overall
Gk M.
Jan 28, 2019
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Thuy N.
Jan 03, 2019
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My family planned a weekend getaway for the holiday. We have a large family so needed a large enough property. We were so excited after seeing the listing. The pictures of the rooms that "were taken" are accurate. Few reasons why I gave a low rating:
1) listed as 8 bedrooms: HOWEVER, for one room You have to walk through a storage room,the laundry room, then 3-4 steps down is an area that had a twin bed. There was no bedding, furniture was dusty & no heating. There is no door between the laundry room & the sleeping area, I would hardly call that a "bedroom". It was
1) listed as 8 bedrooms: HOWEVER, for one room You have to walk through a storage room,the laundry room, then 3-4 steps down is an area that had a twin bed. There was no bedding, furniture was dusty & no heating. There is no door between the laundry room & the sleeping area, I would hardly call that a "bedroom". It was
Jesse C.
Aug 11, 2017
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