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Paradise Family Realty

Paradise Family Realty

4.1(25 reviews)
29.0 km

Unfortunately, my family's experience with this company was far from positive. They represented our…read morelandlord, and instead of acting as an effective middleman, they often added to the confusion. There was constant miscommunication between the landlord, the management team, and myself. I'd get calls directly from the landlord even though I was told management was handling things -- clearly, they were not. One of the major issues we dealt with was recurring electrical problems in the home. Management acknowledged that the main light box (where the house receives its electricity) needed to be replaced, yet they allowed it to remain unfixed for an extended period. Many of the other issues in the house were also not addressed in a timely or professional manner. Despite always paying rent on time -- and even fixing several things out of my own pocket -- we felt completely abandoned as tenants. The workers they sent out were never from reputable companies; they were more like temporary handymen doing the bare minimum to get things working -- until it all broke down again. While management did at least answer their phones, they rarely took meaningful action to solve problems. They failed in their role as intermediaries between us and the landlord. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this company based on our experience. Their lack of follow-through and care made our time renting with them very difficult.

Paradise family realty is the best management I have worked with by far . I have been a renter for…read more3 years now Nabeel , Cassie and assistant managers are the best they are here to help . If your looking to rent call them. You will not regret it . Happy renter for three years

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Michelle Calkins  - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty

Michelle Calkins - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty

5.0(44 reviews)
6.6 km

Michelle is amazing: your search for the best real estate agent ends with Michelle! I interviewed…read moremultiple real estate agents and Michelle stood out above and beyond as being the clear best! Michelle knows the market really well - she has a great pulse for what is going on, what each of the sub-neighborhoods are like, other lake/Association issues that might effect purchasing and selling, etc. Another great thing about Michelle as a buyer's agent is that she doesn't rush you into a home just so she can get a commission - I love how Michelle will point out negatives in a home that I might not notice (like deferred maintenance, water damage, etc. that I would not have noticed) because she truly is looking out for you and not just trying to quickly close a deal. Michelle truly cares about finding you the best home and will even wait months & months (or even years like she did with us!) and never complain about touring tons of homes with you until you find what is the best fit and checks all of your boxes. Michelle makes it her mission to find her clients their perfect home - and never settle! So here's the thing: I have an intense attention to detail PLUS I've had a real estate license for two-decades, so I have way high expectations when selecting a real estate agent to represent me and Michelle has exceeded all of my incredibly high expectations! I really appreciated how Michelle would photograph or video a home for me if one came on the market while I was out of town and couldn't make it up to Lake Arrowhead to view it - that is just one example of how caring she is! I also love how detail oriented & attentive Michelle is and she truly has your best interests in mind! We appreciate Michelle's experience and great judgment on if a property will be a good fit. Michelle also has studied interior design so she has a great eye for what would go well in a home you buy and for staging homes she sells. Michelle doesn't do anything less than amazing - all of her photos, marketing, pricing, everything is top notch! As a seller's agent she portrays your home in the best possible light and is really incredible at marketing. Michelle is an above and beyond agent! Even after the close of your home, Michelle has a great network of contractors that she can refer you to for maintenance or upgrades for your home. Everyone Michelle has referred me to has been top notch! Also, Michelle is just a super cool person - I enjoy spending time with her and during the process of finding us our ideal home she has become a friend! In addition to being privileged to work with the best real estate agent on the mountain, I just enjoy hanging out with Michelle! If the little details matter to you and you want an agent who you feel truly has your back & best interests in mind - then Michelle is the agent for you. We couldn't be happier with our experience because she found and secured us our dream home - and I gained a friend in the process!

We purchased a home in Lake Arrowhead this past October (2020) and Michelle was our agent. I…read morealready had a sense it was a competitive market and we couldn't afford to get into bidding wars so I knew we had to select the best agent possible to work for us. I did a lot of online research and sleuthing, a lot of the other agents in L/A seemed 'typical & vanilla', what I liked about Michelle was the way she put herself out there online, and appeared to have an excellent working knowledge of the area. We locked in Michelle immediately to begin our hunt. In a matter of weeks we saw over 20 places in Lake Arrowhead and Michelle was brutally honest at times, feelings had to be put aside as I realized that she wasn't just trying to get us into 'any' house and get us off her books, she didn't want to see us over pay or end up with something that needed more 'fixing' (hello, lipstick on a pig) than we could afford. After a number of weeks and many trips to Lake Arrowhead we found the right place for us, escrow was super smooth, Michelle and her team stayed in close contact through the entire process (much more enjoyable than our first home buying experience) We closed early. But here's the real magic with Michelle, she gave us SO MUCH intel on Lake Arrowhead, the pro's the con's and the how's and the when's on how to thrive and survive in Lake Arrowhead. We have friends that moved here 18-month before us and my Wife (Janeva) and I are informing them on things about Lake Arrowhead, on top of that we had new neighbors move in recently near us as a snow storm hit, and they were completely unprepared, their agent gave them no intel at all on the area. Michelle not only helped us secure our home that we absolutely love, but she gave us a head start to mountain living that has us years ahead of others. If you're serious about wanting to buy OR sell a property in Lake Arrowhead you would be a fool to not use Michelle, you will need to be realistic though as she'll most certainly be real with you. Thanks Michelle - th

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Michelle Calkins  - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty - My newest head shot from 2018!

My newest head shot from 2018!

Michelle Calkins  - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty - 2018 Head Shot

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Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - Give me a rainy day by the fireside any day!

Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker

5.0(49 reviews)
6.4 km

Simone is a very thorough, knowledgeable and patient real estate agent specializing in Lake…read moreArrowhead and the surrounding communities. She was very honest throughout our often rocky home sale in Lake Arrowhead. I mention this because, like all sellers, we hoped for more that the final sale produced. She was always clear with us about the changing situations and whether the offer(s), and subsequent demands from buyers were reasonable, or if we should reply, provide a counteroffer, or just say nope. Buyers, especially in the mountains, seem to always ask for more, even if the last offer/counteroffer were clearly reasonable. Even at the last minute. Simone helped us thread the needle and get the home sold. Simone constantly updated us about every showing and offer, and was dogged in her determination to get follow up from any other agent who showed our property. I heartily recommend her and her agency to any prospective seller. She will go out of her way to accommodate sellers, especially those who live full-time off mountain.

Where do I start... I will try to keep my book short. There are so many incredible things to say…read moreabout Simone! We had a real estate agent back out of showing us property because it was snowing. We drove around and Simone was holding an open house. I said, that is someone with tenacity. We walked up a huge hill where we met Simone and from that day forward she was the most kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, responsive, and thorough real estate agent we could ever ask for from start to finish. Even on the first home, we put an offer in went through all the inspections and it fell out. Simone never gave up and she found us the absolute perfect house! Not once did she ever have an attitude or show frustration of any kind through any of the transactions. She always had a sincere smile and only wanted what was best for us. I wish I could give her 10 stars, she deserves it! Simone has our highest recommendation!

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Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - Love our local coffee shops!

Love our local coffee shops!

Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - New Sky Forest residents, Lori and Scott McKenna. We LOVE our new cabin!

New Sky Forest residents, Lori and Scott McKenna. We LOVE our new cabin!

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Going to the mountains is going home.

O'Brien Plumbing

O'Brien Plumbing

3.7(66 reviews)
0.0 km

I called them due to toilet flooded issue, they tried to drain the pipe from one toilet and not…read moresuccessful. (initial charge $795 for inspection and weekend service fee)...then, they said have to dig a hole from outside to replace a pipe section that was stuck with tree...$4500 was charged. Then was told, another section of pipe has something stuck when they use machine to view, say will be more expensive..so I told them to stop the work. Called another plumber from San Bernardino. Replace another section of drain pipe for $2800...was told they don't know the cost until they found out what is going on!! So be aware and cautious for those won't disclosure their fee when you ask upfront. Lesson learned!! Below is the detailed work for review (maybe it's Lake Arrowhead pricing) Services qty unit price amount Rick OBrien 1.0 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Sewer main snaking was not successful, all efforts to clear on Saturday were not good. Returned to dig up sewer main to allow a two way cleanout install. This install is on a 3" abs sewer line. As this line was manipulated we ran hydro jetter to cut heavy roots from 4" ads sewer main. We cut all roots that were visible. This joint is clay x ABS plastic pipe. Camera inspection found a hole in sewer appx 15' from the above location. Will dig tomorrow 12/18 Customer Services - Payment Processing fee 1.0 $175.00 $175.00 3.5% is added to your total if you chose to pay with a credit card or debit card. If you choose to move forward with a different form of payment a revised invoice will be sent. Materials qty unit price amount Drain cleaning attempts 12/14 1.0 $500.00 $500.00 Saturday service cost 795.00

I had a leaky garbage disposal and my dishwasher kept backing up. I called and received an…read moreappointment on the same day. Kevyn was friendly and service was done in a timely and efficient manner. I felt the price was fair for what needed to be done. I have had no problems with the work done. I highly recommend!

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O'Brien Plumbing - This is the new water heater.  Love it.

This is the new water heater. Love it.

O'Brien Plumbing
O'Brien Plumbing

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Sky High Cabins - Sky High Mountain Lodge

Sky High Cabins

5.0(8 reviews)
36.1 km
Locally owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

My review is as an owner of a rental cabin in Big Bear Lake. For years, we had been with one of the…read morelarge property management companies on the mountain with very lackluster results. Not much rental activity except in the winter, damage to the property that went unreported by housekeeping, and just the general vibe that our small cabin was a very low priority for them. Finally, we made the decision to change management this summer after we completed a remodel. I found Leanne in a Big Bear FB group online along with several other PMs who responded to a post I made about looking for new management. Leanne was the only one who provided helpful, tangible information when she reached out to me. We spoke and then I decided she and SkyHigh cabins would be our new managers. The onboarding process was smooth and detailed. They are extremely professional and walked me through the different stages of getting ready to "go live" on the various platforms they use. It took about 6 weeks to get everything completely switched over. But when we did go live in mid-October 2025, all I can say is WOW!! We've had 12 reservations made in just over a week's time! We didn't have 12 reservations in the last year total with the old company, so this has been very, very exciting for us. Aside from all of that, Leanne, Jennifer and their team are very communicative and helpful. If you are looking for new management, I cannot recommend them enough. Just do what they tell you to do, use their vendors, and follow their lead. They have figured out the algorithms and rental platforms to such a degree that your property will actually start to pay for itself. We were on the verge of selling our cabin, but now, we will be able to hold on to it. Call them today!!

Best decision I ever made for my Big Bear rental was partnering with Sky High Cabins. They take…read morecare of everything from permits, taxes, rental bookings, cleaners, hiring repairmen, etc. - Thank you for all that you do!

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Sky High Cabins - Heavenly Hideaway

Heavenly Hideaway

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Thrifty Plumbing and Heating

Thrifty Plumbing and Heating

4.3(46 reviews)
7.2 km
Locally owned & operated
On-time commitment

We used Thrifty to assess am issue with our heater blowing cold air. It was the beginning of…read morewinter, so they were understandably very busy. We were told we'd have to wait three weeks, but that was better than other places quoted. We have a fireplace, and it was beginning of November, were fine until then. The very nice scheduler said they'd put us on a list in case there was a chance to fit us in sooner. Luckily just that thing happened two weeks out. The repair man showed up on time, and was very clean, friendly, and professional. He asked thorough questions and assess the situation fully. He finds have time us we needed a new heater, but he was very honest. He did a couple of tests to be sure and found that we only needed a new thermostat. He answered all of our questions in detail and in ways that we could understand. He offered to install thermostat for free if we ordered through him. Otherwise, he said it was so very simple to do we can do ourselves, and he even showed us how and sent us detailed explanation on how to do it with one we would go buy ourselves. He offered advice on thermostat types and brands. Definitely will use again!

Had a horrible experience with this company. Was grossly overcharged by the plumber that showed up…read more When I called to dispute charges with manger or owner I was told they would touch base with worker and get right back to me. Never heard back left a couple messages. Then noticed the check had been cashed. Never to hear from them again. Definitely a swindlers way of handling business. I would never recommend this company for any repairs or services. There are plenty of other options. Anyone taking advantage over someone in a predicament is far from honest or worth doing any kind of business with. *had to pick a rating so chose 1 star otherwise I'd give it zero ratings!!

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Thrifty Plumbing and Heating - We had a whole pretzel hooked up to the main

We had a whole pretzel hooked up to the main

Thrifty Plumbing and Heating
Thrifty Plumbing and Heating

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The North Shore Inn - Our cozy warm room

The North Shore Inn

4.3(166 reviews)
1.1 km
$$

We stayed here in early April for a one-night stay. The bed was super comfortable, and the sheets…read morewere so soft. We had a beautiful view from our balcony with a partial lake view. The room was quaint and nicely decorated. The staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay.

Been here twice so far, the first time being kind of a last minute, spontaneous decision. We had…read moresuch a great time we decided to come back earlier this week. Both of our stays were short and we opted for the only suite at this Inn and loved it - top floor, fireplace, full kitchen, big patio, two tvs, etc. The bed is SOOOOO comfortable, one of the best I've ever slept in. Love that there is easy parking in the back, and best of all, its location - right across Lake Gregory and walking distance to the market and downtown. The first time we were there, there was a power outage on our last night. The owner offered us a discount if we called directly next time we were interested, so we took him up on it earlier this week. It was such a nice time again, great weather. We had a great time. Giving it 5 stars because no one should be expecting perfection in an older building either, but yes the outlets are loose, and yes if you get the suite you should bring your own tools, utensils, and spices. But they do give you cookies, staff is nice and it's incredibly convenient. Looking forward to returning :)

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The North Shore Inn - Fireplace in our room

Fireplace in our room

The North Shore Inn - View from outside balcony

View from outside balcony

The North Shore Inn - This place is amazing will return . Very cozy and romantic setting. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great room  overlooking the lake.

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This place is amazing will return . Very cozy and romantic setting. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great room overlooking the lake.

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