Mountain comfort meets whimsy in this custom dream retreat! This charming, modern-day fairytale pool home is a MUST SEE. With over half an acre of level lot, the property immediately welcomes you with a long driveway set amongst majestic pines, poplars & maples. The split-level 3-bedroom/3-bath invites you in through a warm mudroom that opens to soaring vaulted T&G ceilings and a kaleidoscope of creativity. Natural light, vibrant colors and custom woodworking abound throughout the home. A huge open-concept great room seamlessly incorporates living and dining, creating an ideal area for entertaining or relaxing in front of a wood-burning fire with a grand brick surround. A walk-through pantry and spiral stairway to a loft lounge top off the space. Step out on the spacious deck to indulge in the sparkling backyard centerpiece, a shimmering in-ground black pebble heated swimming pool and 6-person waterfall spa. Unwind or train year-round with the easily retractable AquaShield dome cover designed specifically for open air, safety, snow and low maintenance. A very rare luxury find in Big Bear. Slip back inside via the primary bedroom's private entry to warm up in the sauna, then cozy up in one of the bonus nooks. The grand primary suite transports you into all 4 seasons with mountain views, dual vanity, walk-in shower and closet. Two more large bedrooms (or offices), a full bath and laundry area with a huge natural live edge slab complete the upstairs experience before you head to the bottom level for movies or gaming in one large room that is both cozy and open. Such a long list of custom features: Set the mood with color-changing LED accent lights in the main stair, music via a Bluetooth speaker in the master shower, remote Smart access to start the spa or open the garage, just to name a few. The property is zoned Equestrian for horse lovers with a seasonal natural creek, big 2-car garage, large crawl space for access and storage, pool shed and still plenty of space to add your own garden or landscape touches. Outdoor recreation is right next door at only 500 yards to the National Forest with hundreds of acres for hiking, biking, sledding, snowshoeing and short trails to Big Bear Mountain Resort, dining, transit, the golf course and town. This is truly a home that combines living, working and playing to the fullest for the best Big Bear experience!