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Front upper deck with pine trees close by. Smell the pines anyone? :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$422
avg per night

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Big Bear, CA
  • Snow Summit
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Big Bear Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Lower living quarters living room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
Price is NZ$422 avg per night,

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About the area

Big Bear City

Located in Big Bear City, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Snow Summit and Chair 7 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 Big Bear Lake. 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.

What's nearby

  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Snow Summit - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Village - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bear Hug Lodge-Spa/BBQ/Game/Fitness rooms. Short distance from lake and hiking.

The mountains are calling and you must go!!!!

Spring has arrived,

Come enjoy the lake and all the outdoor activities you can experience in the mountains of SoCal. Our Lodge is a short distance to the ski resorts mountain bike parks & hiking trails to all the blooming of the floral life!!


Check the Bear mountain and Snow Summit apps along with the hiking and marina app's for additional information.

Our county permit allows a maximum of 10 guests and 4 vehicles. Main reserving guests must be minimum of 25 years old and must stay at the lodge during duration of rental. Absolutely no pets are allowed.

Bear Hug Lodge was completely remodeled inside & out, from the bathrooms, upgraded appliances, natural gas fireplace, new bedding, fully furnished with all the needed amenities to make your stay as wonderful as possible.

There are a total of 7 smart flat screen TV's available. One in all 3 bedrooms upstairs-1 in the living room downstairs- 1 in upstairs living room and 1 large screen in the game-1 in separate living quarters bedroom for our guests entertainment!! .

We have a game/fitness rooms downstairs with a beautiful slate pool table, electronic game table and dart board. The classic electronic game table has many games to choose from along with shuffle board for your entertainment. The game room has a large screen smart TV to watch your favorite sporting events.

Enjoy the mountain scent of the pines and clean mountain air. Large fenced private back yard for kids to play. BBQ and relaxing "Hot" tub to enjoy after a fun filled with all the outdoor activates that Big Bear has to offer.

We pride ourselves on keeping our lodge squeaky clean/sanitized and very presentable.(See our reviews) If needed we offer upper floor locking child gate for guests with small children.

Location-Location-Location!! Loretta and Pete the owners choose this place over others was because of its close proximity to EVERYTHING! Both in driving and walking.

During the winter month's The Lodge is a short drive to both Ski resorts, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The Big Bear snow play area, which is walking distance from the lodge, has a great snow tubing park.
Check snow parks/Ski resort websites for additional information.

During spring/summer and most of the fall season, the ski resorts turn into renowned mountain biking parks The Bear snow play area turns into the Big Bear Speedway with a Ropes Course for the family/friends to enjoy!!

When spring/summer approaches, come enjoy the blooming of the plant life as you hike/bike your way on the mountain trails.

During the spring/summer and fall months the lake marinas are a short drive away from the Lodge where there are all short of watercraft to rent. If you want someone else to do the driving, take the Pirate ship or Liberty Paddle boat excursions around the lake and take in the guided tours and views only the mountain can offer!!

We're also very close to an abundance of off-road trails for the avid off-road enthusiast both 2 and 4 wheelers. Beautiful mountain and desert views you can only experience from the BLM approved roads. There are places in town to rent off road vehicles or places that offer guided tours. Spring/Summer is the perfect time to experience these breath-taking views of the Mohave Desert below while your exploring the old gold mines!! Perfect Photo OPS!!

During the Fall, enjoy the celebration of the famous Big Bear Octoberfest held at the Convention center which is within walking distance. Avoid the worries of over indulging and driving.

For additional conveniences the lodge is a short drive from the zoo/golf/ grocery/drug/retail stores.

Our "family" wants our guests to enjoy our Bear Hug Lodge located in the beautiful Big Bear Mountains of Southern California the we get to enjoy. True all 4-season year-round resort.

Each set of guests are treated special so they feel right at home from the moment they show up. All we ask from our guests is to treat the Lodge as if it was their own. We just ask to leave the Lodge as you receive it.

Smoking in the lodge is strictly prohibited. $250.00 cleaning fee will be accessed if violated. We have smoking area's set-up outside if needed.

Should any problems arise we take care or things as soon as possible so your mountain get-away experience is as uninterrupted as possible. We like to keep our guests informed of special events in Big Bear area before or at the time of your stay as to make your visit to our cabin as enjoyable as possible to include many fond family/friend memories!!

Please check the calendar to inquire on availability dates!!

Property manager

Ed and Pam Carlson

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a bedroom for the "cubs" in your group
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Events

No events allowed
Only registered guests are allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed.

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
Note from host: Only registered guests are allowed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-01030

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Hug Lodge-Spa/BBQ/Game/Fitness rooms. Short distance from lake and hiking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Hug Lodge-Spa/BBQ/Game/Fitness rooms. Short distance from lake and hiking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Hug Lodge-Spa/BBQ/Game/Fitness rooms. Short distance from lake and hiking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Hug Lodge-Spa/BBQ/Game/Fitness rooms. Short distance from lake and hiking. located?

This family-friendly Big Bear City lodge is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Community Arts Theater Society, Big Bear Lake and Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve. Lakeview Shopping Center and Interlaken Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Bear Hug Lodge-Spa/BBQ/Game/Fitness rooms. Short distance from lake and hiking. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

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

Great place. We will stay here again

Great place to relax and play games after being on the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Cohort Ski Trip

We had an absolutely fantastic time staying and enjoying the mountain. The place was very cozy and easily accomodated our group. The check in was easy and straightforward and we absolutely loved the cabin. Thank you for allowing us to stay with yo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

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

The Last Christmas

The house was nicely decorated had plenty of towels the game
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan R.

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

A great place to stay

This is a beautiful lodge. It is ideally located for the Oktoberfest and downtown Big Bear. The lodge is spacious, and the decor is charming. It has everything you want, from a video game system to a pool table. We had a blast and look forward to next year, as this is our go-to place to stay in Big Bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

As advertised

Large to accommodate all 9 of us as well as plenty of space to play or kick back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Great cabin in a great location

Our family and friends had an incredible weekend stay at this cabin. We were walking distance to many activities and a short drive to the village and lake. The cabin is cozy and charming and has plenty of entertainment available. Communication with the host was excellent and all our questions were answered promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Bear Hug Lodge

We had a very nice long weekend stay at the Bear Hug Lodge. Our party of 6 included 4 of us in 40s-50s, a 19 Y/O and 23 Y/O. The consensus was that the home had all of the amenities for a fun comfortable stay. The game room was great. We played pool, video games and cards. The hot tub was a comfortable 104 degrees, but the jet settings were a little clunky. Kitchen was well stocked. Fireplace in the living room worked great, and the heaters kept the home nice and toasty when it got into the 20s. The location was convenient to the lake, Big Bear Mountain, shops restaurants etc. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

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

Great place

This place was super nice. The owners were very helpful and communicative. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candie D.

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

Cute House!

Nice house for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., San Diego

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

Family Ski Trip

This was a beautiful place, owners very responsive and nice, easy check in and check out. Plenty of space for our family and friends, close to slopes, tubing park and town. The pool table and jacuzzi were a hit. Definitely will recommend this place! Thank you for our stay Ed and Pam, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Wonderful winter getaway

The bedroom layout was great for our two families and grandparents. Close proximity to the town for skiing and winter sports. We enjoyed the hot tub, games in the basement, and fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shandi S.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

My husband and I went with our friends. It was nice to have two master suits, one upstairs and one downstairs. Surprisingly the beds were very comfortable. It was so quiet at night we had to turn the fan on for some noise. We had our own space when we needed it. When we were all together we gathered in the open kitchen -family room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Q., West Covina, Ca

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

Final vacation before school year

The pictures of the property did not do the Bear Hug Lodge justice. The in person view of Bear Hug Lodge was outstanding! The game room was a plus and kept us busy with either playing games or watching tv on the big screen tv. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

REY M.

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

Spectacular

Extremely pleased with the location and place itself. Lodge has great layout; found it to be very comfortable and spacious for our group of 9 (4 couples and 1 child). Seamless communication with host, provided activity/eating suggestions along with clearly defined instructions made it very helpful and easy to make our stay that much more enjoyable. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sally J.

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

mountain cabin for family

Cabin/Lodge was great for our stay. Good location between two ski areas, very clean. Nice game room down below for evening entertainment after skiing. Management/owners were very responsive and made us feel very welcome. The downstairs room is difficult for two people as the heater is extremely close to the bed. Was okay for single person. Overall would definatley stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred H.

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

Amazing!!!

My family and I had a great time in Big Bear that weekend and if I could give the check in process and communication with property manager 10 stars I would as Ed, Pam and Garrett were all simply amazing when something was needed they were there immediately. Literally had the red carpet treatment as it was indeed rolled out for us. We will definitely return again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Family getaway

We all had a great stay. Very spacious for our family TV in every room. Game room was a hit. There was even a little gym. Kitchen was stocked with cooking pots and pans there was also coffee keruig and coffee. The house was close to grocery stores and town wasn’t far. Overall everything went really well host where very nice and made sure we where good and we got to check in a little early.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

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

Cozy, clean, and perfect

Our group was two women (best friends) and five children. We loved staying at Bear Hug Lodge! While we did spend time at the lake, there was enough to do at the lodge that we could hang out there while the kids played outside, watch movies, or play video games. Everything was incredibly clean, the kitchen had everything needed for cooking, the jacuzzi was perfect, and the owners were flexible for checking-in and checking-out. I honestly can’t think of anything I would change or improve.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan R.

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

Best stay

The whole experience was amazing. The communication with the owners and the caretakers was second to none. They offered early check in and was available when we got to the location. The place was amazing. A game room with video game system, shuffleboard, darts and a pool table. A tv in every room. Three bathrooms and 4 bedrooms made this place perfect for the 7 of us. Three couples and one single. The hot tub was well maintained and a lot of fun. The deck was nice and relaxing. It was just down the block from the convention center and only 5 minutes from downtown Big Bear. 5+ stars for this place and the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha O.

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

Great time at Bear Hug Lodge

Our group of nine stayed at Bear Hug Lodge in March 2024. Great location. Less than 10 minutes to groceries, shops, and snow summit ski resort. Snow tubing right around the corner. The house was very spacious and comfortable for 5 adults and 4 kids. Extra blankets and towels were plentiful. The game room was a lot of fun and the hot tub after a day on the slopes was a big hit! A set of washer and dryer on each floor was a huge convenience after being on the road for a week. Hosts, Ed and Pam, were outstanding with their detailed emails before arrival and very responsive via text throughout our stay. We stayed during the first week of Spring but were still lucky to experience snowfall which was very exciting for a few of us that had never experienced snow before. Just remember to carry those chains for your car. Bear Hug Lodge was perfect for our first visit to Big Bear. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizi B.

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

We loved the Bear Hug Lodge!

We just got back from our four night stay at the Bear Hug Lodge and already can’t wait to go back. The lodge is so cozy inside and the theming with the bears is amazing. We stayed over Christmas and were excited to see they had decorations, including a little tree by the fire place. Our kids (4,6 and 7 years) loved having their own Bear Cub Den. Ed was so nice and attentive. He gave us a big list of recommendations for places to eat and it was so helpful as we had never been there before. The check in process was quick and easy and the house was filled with all the essentials you might need. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, coffee, pots and pans, and plenty of dishes. We also really enjoyed having the game room and got a lot of use out of the pool table. All in all we had zero complaints or issues and hope to make this a Christmas tradition for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl A.

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

Bear Hug Lodge Lives Up To It's Name

We chose Bear Hug Lodge for our first visit to Big Bear Lake because of the size and description we read on VRBO and it did not disappoint. Three good size bedrooms and a separate ground floor suite made for plenty of space for 5 adults and three kids. The suite had a futon which we pulled out for one of the kids so everyone had plenty of space and could sleep on their own schedule without others disturbing them. Common spaces included open concept kitchen/diner-living room, large game room with lots of games including vintage electronic games (The kids loved pac-man and space invaders) and a work out room with fitness equipment but which we used mainly for tumbling and yoga on the padded floor. There were even Washer/Dryer facilities on each floor. Hot Tub in moderately spacious backyard was a real plus. Great for sore backs after hiking or morning coffee. House was close to everything (less than 5 min drive to shops, restaurants, lake and trails). Contact with the managers was easy and instructions were clear and easy to follow. We had a great time and would highly recommend to anyone. Much better than the much higher priced places right on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andres d.

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

Amazing place

I love the game room was awesome friends and family gathered around a pool table. Definitely need to return. Very clean property and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

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

Comfort in the woods

Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, everything worked and as represented. Definitely would stay here again, really good contact with owner/mgr.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zeke M.

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

Best stay ever

We loved every aspect of the cabin - perfect for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021