Arrowhead Woods

Arrowhead Woods Homes for Sale

About Arrowhead Woods Real Estate
Arrowhead Woods is the premier residential community of Lake Arrowhead — the specific geographic boundary within which property owners hold deeded lake rights to one of Southern California's only private alpine lakes. At approximately 5,100 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest, the community encompasses a range of distinct neighborhoods including Meadow Bay, North Shore, The Peninsula, Point Hamiltair, and The Palisades, each with its own character, proximity to the water, and price tier. The forest here is dense with cedar, pine, and dogwood — and because Lake Arrowhead sits on the wetter western edge of the mountain range, the canopy is lusher and greener than anywhere else in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Developed beginning in the 1920s as a premier resort destination for Southern California's elite, Arrowhead Woods retains much of its original architectural character — Tudor and English Manor-style homes built from natural wood and stone are woven throughout neighborhoods that have changed remarkably little in feel over the past century. The iconic Lake Arrowhead Village, with its boutique shops, waterfront restaurants, and summer concert series, anchors the community at the water's edge and remains the social heart of the area.

Buying Real Estate in Arrowhead Woods
The single most important concept in Arrowhead Woods real estate is lake rights. Every improved property within the Arrowhead Woods boundary carries deeded lake rights that transfer with the land from owner to owner — granting private access to Lake Arrowhead for boating, fishing, swimming at ALA beach clubs, and eligibility to lease or own a dock. These rights cannot be purchased separately or obtained any other way. Properties on unimproved (vacant) lots carry limited lake rights — day use only, with no dock eligibility. Because lake rights are deeded to the land itself, verifying that a specific parcel is within the Arrowhead Woods boundary is a critical step in every transaction — one that Team Rahill handles on every deal without exception.
Buyers should also be aware of a significant 2026 development: as of January 1, 2026, the CC&Rs governing 24 specific Arrowhead Woods tracts expired after a renewal vote failed, shifting architectural oversight from AWAC to San Bernardino County ordinances for those properties. This affects renovation flexibility and long-term neighborhood character in the affected tracts and is worth understanding before you buy. San Bernardino County short-term rental permit requirements apply throughout the unincorporated area. Wildfire defensible space, homeowner's insurance availability, and winter road access are standard due-diligence considerations. Team Rahill agents will walk you through every detail before you make an offer.

Why Team Rahill for Arrowhead Woods
Team Rahill has been serving buyers and sellers in Arrowhead Woods and the broader Lake Arrowhead area for over two decades. As the #1 real estate team in the San Bernardino Mountains, we bring unmatched knowledge of the lake rights system, tract boundaries, ALA membership rules, and the neighborhood-level nuances that separate a great Arrowhead Woods purchase from a costly mistake. With over 2,200 closed transactions and more 5-star reviews than any other team in the mountains, we have the expertise and the track record to guide you confidently through the most complex and consequential real estate decisions in the area.

Want the full picture on lake rights, the ALA, and AWAC? Read our Lake Arrowhead real estate guide.

Serving Arrowhead Woods from our Lake Arrowhead office:
Team Rahill Real Estate – Lake Arrowhead
28200 Highway 189 Ofc 3, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
(909) 547-4402