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Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 656.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Sugarloaf, CA
  • Place, Gold Mountain Memorial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Level- Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Single Level- Hallway Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat

Holmes Away from Home Big Bear- Adorable Sugarloaf Retreat

Welcome to Holmes Away from Home. Our adorable mountain cottage is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and relax under the pines anytime of the year. This single level retreat boasts all that you need for a memorable vacation to Big Bear anytime of the year and is conveniently located just ten minutes from local activities including ski resorts, lake activities, and shopping.

Nestled in the trees this vintage cottage offers a great fireplace where you can snuggle up together and watch the snow falling while you warm your toes or pop on a move on the flat screen Streaming TV. The equipped kitchen and dining area provide cookware and appliances for preparing your home cooked meals or whipping up snacks for your adventures out on the mountain. Enjoy easy and convenient access to two spacious bedrooms and a hallway bathroom within this single-level adorable retreat.

Venture outside to be at one with nature as you take in this quiet mountain location, full of soaring pine and oak trees and ultra quiet you will love it here. Relax on the cute sun deck as you sip your first cup of coffee in the morning before you head into town. Walking distance to local hiking trails and the little town of Sugarloaf's market, post office, and small bar/diner you can also hop in the car or grab the free shuttle to town. Come check out this relaxing Big Bear cabin, you will be sure to love your new Holmes Away from Home here.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full Bed
Living Room: Twin Sleep Sofa

Bathroom Arrangements:
Hallway Full Bath

-Sleeps 4
- 2 Car Driveway Parking
- 2 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fees
-608 Square Feet
County Permit #: CESTRP-2024-00734

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2024-00734

About the area

Sugarloaf

Located in Sugarloaf, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Sugarloaf, CA

What's nearby

  • Gold Mountain Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Snow Summit - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • The Village - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 19 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$230, 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.

How much is parking at Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Sugarloaf, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Gold Mountain Memorial Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Green Spot Picnic Area and Green Canyon Group Camp. The Village and United States Adaptive Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good area to stay at!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review, Dan! We hope to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Vacations

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We're here to ensure a 5-star experience for every guest. Our team offers 24/7 support and local experience packages.

Reservation Holder Must Be 21+ - ID Required for Access
Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required*

Good Neighbor Policy enforced at all times. Removing trash and Wash Dishes. No Smoking, Parties, Events, Loud Music, Street Parking, or Over Occupancy Allowed. Fines/Evictions possible by both Code Enforcement and Big Bear Vacations.

Check-in after 4:00 pm - Check-out before 10:00 am
No Early Arrival/Late Departure During Peak Seasons or Holidays.

There is No Street Parking Allowed in Big Bear- Make Every Attempt to Get Cars Off the Street for Snowplows. November thru April the law requires snow chains in your cars.

Pet Policy-Pet Friendly Homes Only-$40/Pet/Night
Pets must be acknowledged and may not be left unattended in the home. Owners must clean up after pets; subject to added cleaning fees for violations.

All homes include clean linens, and fresh bath towels for the occupancy. A kitchen with basic cookware and small starter amount of dish soap, toilet paper, and trash bags will be supplied. Paper towels, coffee filters/coffee, specialty appliances, nor condiments/spices/oils are supplied.

No Pay-Per-View Ordering in any homes.

No refunds/credits for cancellations or trip interruptions due to acts of nature, (especially snow, fire, power outages) weather, road conditions, mechanical or electrical failures, spa malfunctions, or other equipment factors beyond our control.

This is a forested mountain community home to critters- animals or insects you may encounter are spiders, moths, flies, squirrels, gophers, bears, coyotes, burro, bear, bats, etc. Our team inspects prior to arrival but cannot guarantee the home will be free of these forest critters.

We reserve the right to offer a comparable property or issue a full refund if circumstances arise that are beyond our control and your property is made unavailable for any reason.

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