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Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room!

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a ceiling fan.
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A living room with a large TV, a sofa, and a dining area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a stone accent wall.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, and a small house-like structure in a forested area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Big Bear Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Interlaken Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Point
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Fox Farm, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Bowling Barn and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Interlaken Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lakeview Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Eagle Point - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room!?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room! on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$1,649, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brave Bull by Destination Big Bear : Close to Mountain Resorts! Cable! WiFi! Gated Property! Game Room! located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Lakeview Shopping Center, Interlaken Shopping Center and Big Bear Lake. Snow Summit and The Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a large family trip with kids. The location is very central to the grocery stores and charging stations. The yard and the playroom were great for keeping the kids occupied. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious retreat

Tons of space. Great amenities. Super comfy beds. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for the great review, we're really glad you enjoyed the stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a large group!

We enjoyed staying here with 14 in our group! Plenty of space for everyone. The home does need a little tlc in places, but it was very clean and exactly how we pictured it. We would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you and your party enjoyed your stay at Brave Bull. We are happy to hear that you would recommend this property to others. Please join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loved the house, great for extended family and friends!

Overall, we had a great stay! The house is well appointed and nice layout! Only comments is that they are missing hangers in the closets and could use some more towels. Other than that, one of our best experiences with VBRO!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and feedback for growth so that we can address these concerns to improve the experience! Best Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The house had plenty of room. The yard was beautiful. My family had a great time. The only issue was the master shower never got hot for a nice shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious & Convenient

The home was very accommodating for three small families. Kids & adults loved the game room. One small complaint would be that some of the kitchen utensils needed replacement. The location was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Tim, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. We are glad to know that you and your family loved the location, home, and game room very much. But at the same time, we really appreciate you bringing into our notice about the utensils needed replacement. we will very soon take quick action on it so that future guests could not complain about it. Warm Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Gathering

I searched for a property for family from ages1-71. I was pleasantly surprised as this property exceeded my expectations! There was comfortable accommodations for everyone. We spent time inside the home as well as outside in the amazing yard. The kitchen was more than well stocked as we found everything we needed for cooking meals. Thank you to the owners for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the property exceeded your expectations and comfortably accommodated your family. It’s great that you enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as the well-stocked kitchen. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

My family and i celebrated 5 Birthdays and had a fabulous time.

Brave bull home was very well decorated with so much room for us all. Our adult kids thoroughly enjoyed the game room and us parents the warm fireplace. We most definitely will rent this again next year. I'm giving this home a 5. Positive things in the kitchen is there is everything you need for cooking, negative, microwave door gets stuck, the walls and cabinets could use some cleaning. 3 fireplaces 2 working, electric fireplace heater in master which is beautiful and works great. All bathrooms and bedrooms were very clean. Backyard we give a "1" my husband had to walk around and pick up few baby diapers and trash not sure they have a gardener but otherwise really nice sitting out back and barbecuing. I'm a neat freak even when vacationing I'm tidying up every day. This home needs a vacuum and mop. Lol i had my husband run to the store to get me a mop.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the home during your stay and had a wonderful time! Thank you for passing along the cleaning concerns that you came across so that we may address them. In the future, please inform us of these concerns right away so that we can send an emergency cleaner right away to remedy the situation and ensure you are experiencing our intended standards. We hope to host you again in the future! Best Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property; clean, comfortable, and spacious. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

It’s was nice but…

We stayed here for my daughters 8th birthday with family. It was a total of 16 of us 4 cars and we fit perfectly. The layout of the home is Beautiful!! So much space all around. The fireplace in the living room was my favorite, really kept the home toasty. The entertainment room was nice we were able to connect our switch and play games. Could have had an extra seat but the bean big was a plus for the kiddos. The carpet in that area seemed to have been freshly cleaned which felt really nice. Wish I could say the same for the rest of the house. My kids found candy wrappers in the room they slept in. The master shower seemed to barely have been rinsed. The kitchen island also had some kind of trash. There were cigarette buds in the backyard near the playhouse. And as we played with the snow in the front yard the day we arrived there were tons of trash underneath. Took us a while to figure out the indoor lighting as well, some of the switches either didn’t work or had to be held for the light to stay on. The dishwasher wasn’t that great so we decided to not use it after the first night. We enjoyed our stay overall it just needs some deep cleaning and a few repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Big Bear GEM

Amazing property with fantastic amenities for a large group or family like ours. Check in was delayed by 45min because it wasn't ready. We asked for additional 45min to check out since our access was delayed and was rejected. We were told next group is coming and cannot give us additional 45minutes. So we were short changed because the next group was important. Property was dirty so we reported the uncleanliness, they just said "sorry, we will notify the cleaning crew to do a better job next time"...again, we are stuck with the messy cabin. Lastly internet did not work. The wifi network and password on the "check-in" report does not match. I emailed the management company and they never replied/responded. I called and they walk me through and got 1 connected, 2nd one still failed to connect. Cabin this large with speed of 24MB is not sufficient. Oh well, management is not going to fix...we were stuck using our data on our phones. Cabin location is great, we had a great time but management needs to do a better job accommodating guest wanting premium experience in this Big Bear GEM.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your feedback Chris, I'm sorry to hear that your experience was less than perfect. I appreciate that you brought up the issues with our property and will make sure they're addressed promptly. It's not something we take lightly and want to be sure all of our guests are comfortable during their stay. We'll also work on getting a better system in place for checking in as well so this doesn't happen again. I will have the resolutions team reach out to you to see how we can make things right. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for large group with kids

Great house and location, especially enjoyed the spacious front yard with room for kids to sled. It’s well laid out with 5 bedrooms and baths and between the living room and family room, plenty of space for kids and adults to spread out. Destination Big Bear was very responsive to a few problems with Wi-Fi and dishwasher. The empty game boxes should be replaced or tossed, some of the couches have little support, and no condiments means bring your own salt & pepper. But overall it was a great choice for our group of 8 adults and 4 children!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Terry, thank you for your review and feedback. I'm sorry to hear that a few of the amenities were not up to your expectations. We are always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. Prior to your arrival we send emails letting you know what we provide in the cabin. Since covid, we no longer have condiments in our property. We apologize for the inconvenience but are happy you still enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and great location

This home is so spacious - room for everyone and in a great location. Totally enjoyed our stay - but they really could use a few more pots and pans - only 1 frying pan!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. I'm sorry to hear that there was only one frying pan in the kitchen! We will be sure to pass on this feedback and make sure we have enough pots and pans available for future guests. Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun friendly gathering

Nice house. We'll like to come back for winter
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Leon, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that this cabin Brave Bull was better than expected. Hopefully, you and your group were able to enjoy everything in Big Bear and want to come back soon. Warm Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just loved the whole place

This place just needs a little tlc, little repairs in and outside the house but very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
HI Dale, Thank you to leave lovely note, we appreciate it. we hope you visit again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

This is a dog-friendly cabin with more beds than we knew what to do with. The cabin itself is in walking distance of just about everything, including the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you so much for reviewing your stay. We are glad to hear that the location was ideal for your stay. We hope you were able to enjoy all of beautiful Big Bear. We hope you will join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big bear trip

Beautiful house enjoy our stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you so much for reviewing your stay. We appreciate your feedback. We're so happy to hear the house was beautiful and you enjoyed your trip. We hope you will join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great times!

A group of us came up for the annual big bear car show, 5 couples in all and 3 hot rods. We had plenty of space for people and the cars. This is an annual trip we make each year, everyone wants to stay at Brave Bull again. All had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay. We hope you were able to enjoy everything beautiful Big Bear has to offer. We are glad you and your party had a great time. We hope you will join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bad week

No water in first rental moved to a new rental at 1am in morning after unpacking everything no credit given terrible property management 2nd rental not as nice as one we picked had no choice had to move
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for taking time to review. We have taken your feedback up with management. We apologize that you had a bad week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for family reuniom's

great with lots of room and bedrooms/with baths
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Dale, We are glad to hear you had a 5 star stay at Brave Bull. We look forward to hosting you again! Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five stars for the property and five for the staff!

Brave bull was amazing, the accommodations and amenities were perfect for what we were looking for, but as it usually does, life got in the way. A septic problem on our second night caused us to have to pack everything up late at night and relocate to another property. Normally this would be a bad thing...I’m not saying it was a great feeling, but the staff from destination big bear made it as painless as possible. They were very quick to answer and respond to the problem. Bree and Vince (I think) were on the ball and had us set up and ready at a moments notice at Sundance Lodge...another beautiful property with an amazing view. To the staff at destination big bear...thank you! Thank you for being calm and professional. Thank you for being focused even through a $#[++¥ situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Gilbert, We are sorry about the inconvenience of changing properties. However, we are glad you enjoyed both properties. The second property Sundance Lodge does have amazing views. I have let Bri and Vince know about your review mentioning them. They are very glad they were able to assist you. As a team we are glad to hear that you had a 5 star review, and we hope to host you soon. :) Warm Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Huge Home

We truly enjoyed our stay! This is a huge home (modern, yet has a cabin feel) with plenty of space. The kids enjoyed playing outside in the front and backyard - again plenty of space for kids to run around. It is also very conveniently located. Everything you need is nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Yvette, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Brave Bull, and the modern yet cabin feel this property offers. Also, we are glad that the kids were able to enjoy playing in the front and backyard. We hope to host you soon. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home and location

This home was amazing...very comfortable and well appointed. The gated entrance and front yard was spectacular. Our two sweet labs were in heaven. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hello Robin, We are very glad to hear that you had a 5 star stay ta Brave Bull. Also, that you the property was comfortable and well appointed to your stay. It's great news that your two furry guest enjoyed the front yard, while you got to relax knowing it was fully gated. WE hope to see you and your party soon! Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
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