NorthBay at Lake Arrowhead

The Resort & Setting

NorthBay at Lake Arrowhead is a lakeside lodge-style timeshare offering studios and apartments with a homey, cabin feel rather than a big resort atmosphere. Guests have private beach access on Lake Arrowhead, a pool, and BBQ areas for warm summer evenings. The resort sits at 27400 Sugar Pine Dr in Lake Arrowhead, within easy reach of the village and surrounding forest trails. Google reviewers rate it 4.1 out of 5 from 204 reviews, describing it as a relaxed, low-key base rather than a resort built around nightlife or organised activities. It's an independent property affiliated with RCI, which matters most to owners who like the option of exchanging a week for accommodation elsewhere.

The Area & Things to Do

Lake Arrowhead sits at roughly 5,100 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, which means noticeably cooler air than the Los Angeles basin or Palm Springs lowlands below — a big part of its appeal in summer. Lake Arrowhead Village, about 2km from the resort, is the main hub for lakefront dining, shopping and boat rentals. Hikers can head to Castle Rock Trail (around 3km away) for views over the lake, or walk or cycle the flat, paved Alpine Pedal Path that loops along the shoreline. The San Bernardino National Forest, just 5km out, offers camping and picnicking well beyond the lake itself. Big Bear Lake, about 25km away, is a worthwhile day trip for skiing in winter or further water sports in summer. Nightlife is limited by design — this is a destination for families, couples and outdoor types rather than a party crowd, and winters bring snow, so road conditions should be checked between November and March.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

NorthBay at Lake Arrowhead is an independent resort, so resale isn't handled through a big-brand transfer desk — it goes through the resort's own owners' association or management company. If you're selling, that means confirming directly with the resort what their current transfer fee is and what the annual maintenance fee stands at before you agree on a price with a buyer, since these figures can change and we can't quote them here without confirmation from the resort. On BidMyTimeshare.com, the process itself is simple: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and pay a one-time listing fee — there's no commission taken when the sale goes through. Buyers contact you directly through the platform, so you're in control of negotiations and timing throughout.

Because the resort is RCI-affiliated, it's worth telling prospective buyers whether your specific week or points package carries active RCI exchange rights, as this can be a deciding factor for buyers who want flexibility beyond Lake Arrowhead itself. Renters, meanwhile, are typically drawn to the private beach access, the pool, and the cooler mountain climate in summer — make these points clear in your listing, along with which week or season you're offering, since shoulder-season weeks here (spring and autumn) often appeal to those wanting quieter trails and lower rates.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Owners

Anyone buying resale at an independent resort like this should always ask for the transfer fee and the current annual fee in writing before finalising a purchase, and clarify exactly what transfers with the week — for instance, whether RCI exchange privileges are included or need to be re-registered separately. Sellers should have their maintenance fee statements and any RCI membership details on hand, as buyers will ask. Given the mountain setting, it's also worth noting to renters that services are more spread out than in a city, so arriving with a full tank of fuel is a sensible precaution, especially outside the village itself.