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The Old Bear Bed & Breakfast
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Address
16116 Mil Potrero Frontage
Frazier Park
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
USA - Phone+1-661-242-1622
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The Old Bear Bed & Breakfast is located in the beautiful resort village of Pine Mountain Club, California. We'll fire up the hot tub for you in the evening and serve you a delicious breakfast in the morning. We have a large screen TV in the common area plus an old fashioned wood burning stove to warm your tootsies. And...Heidi and Pepper, our two very friendly dogs will greet you when you arrive. We are close to the golf course, hiking trails, Mt. Pinos mountain biking and Nordic skiing, astronomer's monthly star party, sacred Indian areas. There are also nearby antique malls, coffee shops, restaurants, bakery, gift shops plus we have lots of comfy chairs to just sit and snooze on the back porch. The drive up the mountain is easy and scenic, only 18 miles west of the I-5 between Valencia and Bakersfield (take the Frazier Park exit). Come enjoy the casual atmosphere of The Old Bear Bed & Breakfast.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.8 out of 5Bullish on the Old Bear
September 14, 2012
I needed a mountain getaway from the rat race in L.A. Little did I know that what I would find was a new home away from home, complete with friends I felt like I had known for years. To me, this was the perfect B&B experience. David and Maxine are the kind of affable, old soul people who blow into your life by chance and just immediately click into place. The rooms are quaint and cozy, and the breakfast was simple and well cooked. Again, I cannot stress enough the joy it was to stay with these folks. I had some business to attend to, and had all the personal space I needed to get it done. However, at the start and the end of my day, I was honored to get to know these two new friends. I will be coming back. Frequently. P.S. If you are sitting out on the porch and hear the tolling of a bell behind you, do not be alarmed. It's just the wind chimes you can't see because it is pitch dark. I swear, I hadn't even been drinking . . .
5 out of 5The Road to a Friend's House Is Never Long
July 03, 2012
We had a great weekend at the Old Bear Bed and Breakfast. Seeing the devotion to service the owners give the guests of their home makes you feel like good friends. We had a great time hanging out at the club house, concert in the park along with a play after. The breakfast is always superb. This is highly recommended for anyone looking for a nice get away. They say: The Road to a Friend's House Is Never Long
5 out of 5Friendly, Warm Lodging!
August 13, 2011
David and Maxine are truly wonderful people and it was such a delight to meet them both and stay in their B&B. I felt at "home" from the moment I drove up and David greeted me with "are you one of mine?" I was hooked. I felt like I was staying with relatives.....but much nicer than my relatives!! The location was perfect, beautiful views from the front porch and peaceful. Highly recommend!!
4.0 out of 5A unique experience
July 11, 2011
My wife and I have been going to the Old Bear for a number of years. The hospitality extended by the owners Dave & Maxine is without equal. They are very gracious hosts as well as individulas you would be glad to have as friends. The location, nestled in the pines, reminds me of days spent in Colorado. The warmth of the summer and the chill of the winter. For us it has been a great escape from daily life in California. The setting is picturesque and the accomodations are of good quality.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
David & Maxine Stenstrom
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Cat , 2 Dogs
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Address
16116 Mil Potrero Frontage
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$70 - $150
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Deposit Amount Required: VISA Master card
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Cancellations: no charge if notified the day before - 50 percent for no-shows
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$70 - $150
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.8 out of 5Bullish on the Old Bear
September 14, 2012
I needed a mountain getaway from the rat race in L.A. Little did I know that what I would find was a new home away from home, complete with friends I felt like I had known for years. To me, this was the perfect B&B experience. David and Maxine are the kind of affable, old soul people who blow into your life by chance and just immediately click into place. The rooms are quaint and cozy, and the breakfast was simple and well cooked. Again, I cannot stress enough the joy it was to stay with these folks. I had some business to attend to, and had all the personal space I needed to get it done. However, at the start and the end of my day, I was honored to get to know these two new friends. I will be coming back. Frequently. P.S. If you are sitting out on the porch and hear the tolling of a bell behind you, do not be alarmed. It's just the wind chimes you can't see because it is pitch dark. I swear, I hadn't even been drinking . . .
5 out of 5The Road to a Friend's House Is Never Long
July 03, 2012
We had a great weekend at the Old Bear Bed and Breakfast. Seeing the devotion to service the owners give the guests of their home makes you feel like good friends. We had a great time hanging out at the club house, concert in the park along with a play after. The breakfast is always superb. This is highly recommended for anyone looking for a nice get away. They say: The Road to a Friend's House Is Never Long
5 out of 5Friendly, Warm Lodging!
August 13, 2011
David and Maxine are truly wonderful people and it was such a delight to meet them both and stay in their B&B. I felt at "home" from the moment I drove up and David greeted me with "are you one of mine?" I was hooked. I felt like I was staying with relatives.....but much nicer than my relatives!! The location was perfect, beautiful views from the front porch and peaceful. Highly recommend!!
4.0 out of 5A unique experience
July 11, 2011
My wife and I have been going to the Old Bear for a number of years. The hospitality extended by the owners Dave & Maxine is without equal. They are very gracious hosts as well as individulas you would be glad to have as friends. The location, nestled in the pines, reminds me of days spent in Colorado. The warmth of the summer and the chill of the winter. For us it has been a great escape from daily life in California. The setting is picturesque and the accomodations are of good quality.
5 out of 5outstanding!
January 03, 2011
We had the best, first B&B experience ever! The old bear was so inviting and charming. They made us feel so at home. What outstanding hospitality! We will be back!
4.8 out of 5My first B&B experience - very nice!
April 26, 2010
My partner and I went to the Old Bear for our first anniversary to watch the Lyrids meteor shower up on Mount Pinos in the Los Padres National Forest. We called the Monday before arriving and made a reservation. David was very nice on the phone, and provided a few different room/price options. We chose the Blue Bird room, which was the cheapest. He said we could bring our dog (if he was "amiable"), and that arriving late was fine. We arrived at about 10pm on Friday evening, and, embarrassingly, I walked right in to their front hall, not realizing that this IS actually the owners' house! I was mortified, but they were gracious and welcoming, and very excited to meet our dog. They offered the hot tub, their large collection of DVDs, and a portable DVD player for our room. None of the other guests had arrived yet, and we confirmed that it would be okay for us to come and go as we pleased - we were planning on heading up to Mt. Pinos right then to see some of the meteor shower. They said that was completely fine, and showed us around the place. Maxine told us about breakfast, and then we left for a few hours. We weren't aware when we booked that we would have to share a bathroom with the other guests, but didn't turn out to be a big deal. (They have a room with a private bath, but it was booked.) We did have to wait a bit to use it in the morning, but otherwise, we joined the other guests downstairs and had a very pleasant breakfast finding out about both our hosts, and the other guests. Maxine served a breakfast of fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, and juices. We checked out soon after to head home, but there was a greeting-card making craft lesson happening at around 11am! Overall, despite it being a little different than staying in a normal hotel, it was worth it! One night, plus breakfast, at a very affordable price. The room and bathroom was very clean, and our hosts were very gracious. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!
4.4 out of 5File this under "Life Saver"
January 19, 2010
My wife and I went camping just outside of Pine Mountain Club the day after Thanksgiving. We were expecting some rain, but, with a 4-season tent we were actually looking forward to it (we live in LA, so some refreshing rain in the mountains sounded great!) We woke up the next morning to about 6 inches of snow and a stuck car. After getting ahold of the fire department and getting a ride back to town, we needed a warm place to stay. We were a little worried at first because we also had our 65 lbs dog with us. The fire chief directed us to the Old Bear and Maxine was happy to welcome a stranded family. What an absolutely unexpected find!!! Maxine made us feel right at home. Our dog got to play with Pepper ad Heidi in the snow and everyone had a blast. We've decided to head back up there for our February birthdays, but this time we're bringing a bunch of friends. I already called Maxine and booked the whole house for less than a single room at some places we've stayed. Can't wait to go back up to the snow, the hospitality and The Old Bear. Thanks again, Maxine! Chris and Patti
5 out of 5Everything Outstanding
October 12, 2009
wow - what a inviting place -- a place to connect again with who you really are. Don't we all sometimes forget who we are - and need to take a breath and find ourselves? That was an unexpected result of staying at the Old Bear - Maxine and David were great - treating me as family - It IS a home away from home for me!
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Location
Location Type
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Mountains
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Village
City - Santa Clarita
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Distance to city: 50 miles
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Directions to property:
18 miles west of the Frazier Mountain Park exit from the I-5
Airport
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Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) 60 miles
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bird watching
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Cross-country ski trails
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Horseshoes
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Mountain Bike trails
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Shopping
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Swimming pool
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
On-site
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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Board games
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Library
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Piano
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Videos
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Washer/dryer
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Private entrance
Other
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pet friendly
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: appx 8:30am
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Special meal options
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Vegetarian
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upon request
Additional food services
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beverage assortment
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snack basket
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Contact The Innkeeper
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