Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball!

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A hot tub on a wooden deck surrounded by tall pine trees in a forested area.
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A wooden-paneled room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a stove, and a washing machine in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a foosball table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • 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
    Close to Big Bear Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Gilner Point
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Metcalf Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Gameroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Bowling Barn. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Gilner Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holloway's Marina & RV Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball! on 5 April 2027 start from NZ$964, 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 Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball! located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located on a lake, just steps away from Metcalf Bay and Gilner Point. The Village is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

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. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was roomy clean and very comfortable. Close to the lake very quiet and peaceful getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice family getaway. The 4th bedroom wasn't really a "bedroom".It was a futon bed. The fooseball game was a miniature one. The house has a spooky vibe with all the extra closets that were locked but hey, it's Halloween Watch out for the gigantic teddy bear 🤣 we squeezed it to make sure there wasn't someone in it for you already.The one thing we came there for was the hot tub and that didn't disappoint, even tho we were in there for only 2hrs the whole trip overall, it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and everything worked perfectly! Great location near Big Bear Lake and The Village. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the stay, the location, and everything working smoothly. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as stated in the description, very short drive distance to the village. And even shorter drive or walk to the lake :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad everything matched the description and that you enjoyed the convenient location near the village and the lake. We’d love to host you again soon! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cabin located close to everything. Price was right! Had a small issue with the hot tub and management was on it stat Will rent here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin, the convenient location, and found it to be a great value. We appreciate your understanding regarding the hot tub issue and are happy our team could assist quickly. We’d love to host you again! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was clean the area was quiet it was a beautiful experience for my family and I and we cant wait to come back. The host was readily avaliable if we needed anything. There was also near by markets and ski rental stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and check in was very smooth. Front door deadbolt did not lock but, we still felt safe at the property. We did have an unexpected guest show up the day we were to check out at 8:30am. This was a little uncomfortable for my group. My girls loved all the little touches of bears all over the house and the giant teddy bear in the game room. I will definitely keep this home on out list for another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the home clean and that check-in was smooth. We apologize for the issue with the deadbolt and for the unexpected visitor on the morning of your departure, as we understand how uncomfortable that must have been. We’ll review both matters with our team to ensure a better experience for future guests. We’re delighted your girls enjoyed the bear-themed touches and giant teddy bear in the game room! Thank you for considering us for a future trip—we’d love to host you again. 😊🏡🐻
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint

Good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean. The only thing I can add is that the couch was very uncomfortable! Other than that, it was the perfect little cabin for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Big bear lake retreat

Nice place clean , but the foosball table was for kids and the front and back deck could use some more serious work. The screws are all above board, making it a tripping hazard or an injury. but besides that we had a great time we like to place and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A sweet Birthday getaway

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was clean and bigger than I expected. A remarkable price and worth the trip. We were disappointed that the Hot tub as advertised was not working thus I would’ve given this 5 stars. But we were able to check out late and that was deeply appreciated. Overall I would rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a wonderful time and found the cabin clean and spacious. We apologize for the hot tub not being operational during your stay and appreciate your understanding. We're happy the late check-out helped make your experience better. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay and ensure everything is perfect next time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sweet vacation home

We really enjoyed our stay! The only downside, was the lack of fans for the upstairs. Having an 8-month-old and a 3-year-old, plus my husband and I… we didn’t get much sleep due to the heat upstairs. Other than that, the kitchen was stocked with appliances and kitchen necessities that we need to cook every night. My toddler cried when we left, he loved it so much & so did we!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice basic home with great backyard if there's snow.

This home needs some updates but it's fine for a short stay. We were looking forward to sledding in the backyard, which would have been perfect because of the slope and space, but there wasn't much snow. I like that there are 3 bedrooms upstairs and one with a futon/couch downstairs. The hot tub was lovely. No bubbles but great temp for a cold night. The neighborhood is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Hello Shari, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Forest Trail Retreat was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. Thank you for your input we will pass on this information. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location is terrific although there is no direct lake access, the house is surrounded by private properties with no lake access. The marina is walking distance but there is no fishing/lake access there either. We enjoyed out stay here but some things could use some TLC: the downstairs bathroom tub would not drain, the upstairs shower head is extremely loose, the shower glass door was hard to open, the game room tv remotes wouldn’t work and some of the outlets didn’t work or the extension cords didn’t work so we weren’t able to use the ceiling fan in the upstairs room. There’s also a random basketball hoop in the backyard. We did appreciate how close to town we were and the neighborhood. The rooms were spacious and the bedding was clean. The hot tub was clean as well! The slight issues didn’t affect our stay one bit, I just don’t think they’re being reported to the office.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and the perfect size for our family of 7. A 5 minute walk to Halloway’s Marina where the free shuttle service to The Village has a pickup/drop off spot (highly suggest using this service to get around). We stayed in August and like any mountain home, there is no AC so it did get hot during the day in the summer but there were fans in every room and once the sun set the cooler temps outside cooled the home pretty quickly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property met all the expectations we had. We enjoyed our stay and would do it again if we are back in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The team forget send me the information for payment, after them forget it send me the information about the home, the locker code for the key, the WiFi password
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Novice place for a getaway

We enjoyed our time hanging out at the house. We walked around the neighborhood which provided nice views near water. The location is close to the main strip in town so it's easy to get everywhere. We just wished the hot tub was working.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Mark. I'm glad that you enjoyed our home and found it a great location in Big Bear! I am extremely sorry for the issues with the hot tub. During our guests' stay, we have a maintenance team to handle any issues that may arise. If it has been notified during the stay, we can handle it. I hope to see you again soon and serve you the best. Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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