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TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Big Bear Lake
    2 min walk
  • Cabins 4 Less
    9 min walk
  • Redlands–Downtown Station
    48 min drive
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    21 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard

Big Bear Retreat is perfect for everyone. Located in a beautiful, desirable area of Big Bear walking distance to the lake and just a short drive to the village. This charming cabin comes equipped with everything you need for a memorable mountain getaway!

LIVING SPACE - Cozy 900+ sq ft home with living room, game room, dining table, smart TV, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Upstairs first bedroom has a double bed. Upstairs second bedroom has two twin beds. Living room has a sleeper sofa. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Granite countertops, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, crockpot, rice cooker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.

AMENITIES - Game room with foosball table. Cable TV with Netflix, along with fast WiFi, board games, and card games. Relax near the cozy wood burning fireplace. Laundry room with stackable washer/dryer.

OUTDOORS - Gas barbecue and comfortable seating. Enjoy the back deck and fenced yard.

PARKING - 2 car driveway

Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 5 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Please do not book or arrive with more than the maximum or you could be fined from the city and evicted with no refund.
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am (10 am from Dec. 20-Jan 5)

Lake - close walk
Village - 2.5 miles
Snow Summit - 4.8 miles
Bear Mountain - 6.5 miles
​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Big Bear Lake. You'll find features like a water park and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 10 minutes by car from Snow Summit and 6 minutes from The Village
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Big Bear Cool Cabins

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privelages
  • Skiing privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number VRR-2023-2404

Property is also known as

445955

Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel A.

Too many rules
Have to be in the house at 10:00pm Or they fine you And don’t forget to take your trash Because you can’t use there’s
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Cute cabin, 1st floor very cute second floor not so much. For starters, very dirty and if that’s not enough we had 2 dead rats( gross). 1 st floor had a heater in living room only. Bathroom was freezing, second floor had portable heaters that didn’t work only one, so we were freezing all night.For the amount of money we paid, I was expecting something more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

irena b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
We had a great time. The cabin is very comfy and cozy. Lots of room to hang out around the fireplace and keep warm. Stairs are a little steep so we had to be extra cautious with kids. Overall great experience and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
My family enjoyed out stay at this cozy cabin. The pet friendly accommodations were crucial for us and this cabin was perfect. My fur babies loved exploring the back yard. We would love to return in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin!
It was a very nice cabin with lots of character. I would have given it a five out of five but it was lacking in dish ware and glassware. I also found a dead cockroach in the drawer underneath the oven. Overall it was a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nicely appointed!
Great stay here. Would stay again.. its in a perfect location and away from the crowds too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to get away from the heat
The property was nice and very clean. Our only issue was the outdoor fireplace was covered, and apparently, the hot tub was only for the owner's use. Thus the pics we saw sort of mislead us. That said, it is an excellent place close to everything, and we had a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is much better in person than in the pictures. Great location just a short walk to the lake and quick drive to markets and stores. It is great for a family and the kids absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin, very rustic vibe. Great place to bring your dog as well.
Very nice stay. The only thing that I have to mention are the ants. I would not leave any food out on the counters at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick Z., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Just ok, would not rent again
Property manager is very good - responsive and allowed me to change weekends due to a work conflict. Place was very clean when we got there. Give Cool Cabins 5 stars. The cabin itself is a bit ramshackle. Its a little rundown as others have noted. We have a small dog and specifically got this place due to being dog friendly and it is, sort of. Yard is fenced, but all dirt. There were tools, shovels, pipe, and old hammock, and some rebar sticking up in places. Inside there were mouse traps and ant traps on the floor which our pouch immediately discovered. You have to enter the house via the back door as the keys dont work on the front door and you dont get the number pad code for the front door lock. If it were raining or snow slush you would've to walk through the mud each time you get back. The front door also sticks on the floor severely when you open it to go out. Patio furniture is weatherbeaten and rough wood. One chair completely falling apart with nails sticking out where the back was disconnected. The patio gates on the porch are poorly built and hard to open/close/latch. I am honestly surprised the cabin has as high of ratings as it does. It is a borderline 2 star except that it was clean and everything we used pretty much worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. I would recommend new patio furniture.
We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and peaceful. I would recommend patio furniture because I loved sitting outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent for a weekend stay
Cabin is cute, but dated. The fenced in yard is great if you’re bringing your dogs with you. Would really only recommend to couples, since the stairs might be a bit steep for kids and it’s overall a small cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Wanda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No so happy
Miss leading the stairs to the cabin were very difficult for my 80-year-old dad to climb and me at 50 and the cabin is so much smaller than we anticipated the pictures look like it’s a lot bigger miss leading was very unhappy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, safe location
Easy to use and friendly management
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place
Loved the location! Many trees around and the distance to the Village was really close. Cabin was very cozy and clean. The lighting was very dim but it just made it feel very relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place but not clean
Overall the property and neighborhood were very nice. The home is charming but has it quarks, like the bathroom doors don’t lock and one doesn’t stay closed. The game room had games in it, but was also used for storage. The cabin had not been cleaned when we arrived and we waited an hour for a cleaning crew to arrive. We had to wait in the backyard while the cabin was cleaned. Unfortunately, we saw the cleaning staff refolding blankets and putting them out for use without washing them. My experience was not great, it was a very busy New Years weekend, so others may have a more positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiantian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
small vacation house
nice neighborhood! it is a small two-story house. If you will spend most of your time outside, it is a good choice. However, if you want to stay at the house, I think it is too small, especially with children or pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fall getaway
Really great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Fantastic house and very cozy. My kids loved the game room. Would stay here again. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., LAS VEGAS

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location!
Location is a 10+. Boulder Bay is quiet, only a few minutes from town, and pretty low key, which is exactly why we enjoy that area so much. We were very pleased with the property, especially since there was a fenced-in yard. There were BBQ and charcoal grills, and plenty of room for our fur babies to roam. The beds were comfortable, and there were plenty of blankets for those chilly evenings. In addition, there were fans provided, which we greatly appreciated during the heat of the day. Looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little family getaway
Property was perfect for our little family. Located in a great location that made it easy to access everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
Very pleasant experience. My only caution is that the top floor might be a little cramped for someone much above 6 feet tall, but overall this place was terrific and very well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rajesh P., Oak Park, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent place in a good location
It is in a good neighborhood close to the water but there will not be a view of the lake or beach access from the property (which is to be expected as they are not listed in the ad). It was clean in the main house but the game room was dusty and not very clean. The house was well stocked with cookware, utensils with a good collection of board games. Everything was working well and no issues that required any attention. However, there were a few issues - major one is there is no dishwasher and a couple of minor ones - no furniture in the backyard and the backyard fireplace is closed (even though it is mentioned in the ad). Overall a decent place but could be great if some of the above issues are addressed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Lorena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures are not real
Cons-There is no game room. The cabin is old and dated. Tv only had Netflix’s and couldn’t connect to anything else. Upstairs was an oven. Tip. Open windows ASAP. Location was nice. Walked to the edge of the lake (extremely dirty and rocky) used as a kayak landing, nice area to walk dogs or take a run. Gated home so it was great for our dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin with EVERYTHING you need!
This was in a great location, walking distance to the lake. The cabin was very well stocked with everything you need and more. There were board games, video games, A nice sized backyard area, and a small convenience store right down the street. Just a little further is a brewery (didn't go, not sure how good it is), grocery store, and more. I would highly recommend staying here and would definitely returned. Very good value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021