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10/10 Excellent
Cody B.
31 July 2025
Cabin
The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m
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Explore the area
Big Bear Lake, CA
- Bear Mountain Express Lift3 min drive
- Snow Summit5 min drive
- The Village6 min drive
- San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
First Bedroom
1 King Bed
Second Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ
Centrally located in Big Bear Lake, walking distance to the Bear Mountain shuttle. Just a few minutes' drive to groceries, restaurants, the Village and the lake, this beautiful cabin will definitely steal your heart during your stay at Big Bear.
LIVING SPACE - Cozy 800+ sq ft home with living room, ceiling fan, smart TV, wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. First bedroom has a king bed and ceiling fan. Second bedroom has a queen bed and ceiling fan. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN - Stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, and more.
AMENITIES - Foosball table, darts, board games, and card games. Smart TV, Roku, with streaming apps and fast WiFi. Air conditioning. Pac n Play and highchair available for the littles (available upon request). Window and portable AC units available.
OUTDOORS - Back deck has patio furniture and a gas barbecue. Front deck has a gas fire pit.
PARKING - 2 car driveway
Closet to National Forest hiking trails
Bear Mountain - 1.6 miles
Snow Summit - 1.6 miles
Oktoberfest - 1.6 miles
Lake - 1.8 miles
Village - 2.8 miles
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 4 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - overoccupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
LIVING SPACE - Cozy 800+ sq ft home with living room, ceiling fan, smart TV, wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. First bedroom has a king bed and ceiling fan. Second bedroom has a queen bed and ceiling fan. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN - Stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, and more.
AMENITIES - Foosball table, darts, board games, and card games. Smart TV, Roku, with streaming apps and fast WiFi. Air conditioning. Pac n Play and highchair available for the littles (available upon request). Window and portable AC units available.
OUTDOORS - Back deck has patio furniture and a gas barbecue. Front deck has a gas fire pit.
PARKING - 2 car driveway
Closet to National Forest hiking trails
Bear Mountain - 1.6 miles
Snow Summit - 1.6 miles
Oktoberfest - 1.6 miles
Lake - 1.8 miles
Village - 2.8 miles
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 4 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - overoccupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
Property manager
Big Bear Cool Cabins
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2025-0488
About the area
Big Bear Lake
Located in Moonridge, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Snow Summit and Gold Mine Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Eagle Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Big Bear Lake, CA
What's nearby
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Bear Mountain Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Bear Mountain Express Lift - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
- The Village - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - 12 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Maggio's Pizza - 4 min drive
- Taco Bell - 5 min drive
- Carl's Jr. - 4 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins
Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 400 properties, ranging from single-room cabins to entire lodges, Big Bear Cool Cabins has the perfect lodging for your adventure. We look forward to hosting you soon! Escape to beautiful Big Bear with mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Big Bear Lake is a year round resort with a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, the best slopes in southern California for skiing and snowboarding, the National Forest for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a quaint Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure it's a premium vacation rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins. Located just a couple of hours from Los Angeles and Orange County and about three hours from San Diego or Las Vegas. Big Bear Lake, Southern California is the perfect vacation destination. Pet friendly cabins available!
Languages:
English, Spanish
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