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Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake

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Living Area
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Private Dock
Large deck. Perfect for BBQ and morning coffee

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Bass Lake, CA
  • Place, Willow Creek Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass lake Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Chain Theater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Apple Room

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

2 Double Futons

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake

Welcome to the Bear’s Lair, a cozy, rustic cabin in the Sierras near Yosemite. The cabin is located in the heart of Bass Lake, within walking distance to the charming small town and the lake. We have a large deck to enjoy warm summer evenings, BBQs, or just relaxing amid the surrounding pine trees. There is space to park cars and a boat trailer, but keep in mind the roads in Willow Cove are narrow and winding. We have a nearby dock slip to park a boat or jet ski.

The space
The cabin has a fully stocked kitchen and comfortable family room with a large stone fireplace. There are three bedrooms. The Bunk Room has a double bed, trundle bed, and its own private entrance leading to the deck. The second bedroom (we call it the Apple Room) has a twin over full bunk bed and a double bed. The third bedroom has a comfortable king sized bed. We recently renovated the two bathrooms and kitchen, blending modern updates with the original, rustic elements, in order to preserve the authentic old-time cabin experience.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property, including the large deck and space to park cars and a boat trailer. We have keyless entry to make your arrival easy and seamless.

Other things to note
We hope you enjoy the cabin, where the rules are short and sweet. No schedules. No deadlines. No dress code. We keep it simple. Take time to rest, relax and renew. Breathe deep. Make s’mores and spend time enjoying the great outdoors. It’s the perfect time to hike and explore.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bass Lake

Located in Bass Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Golden Chain Theater and Sierra-Mono Indian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Fork Town Hall and Fresno Flats Historical Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Bass Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Willow Creek Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Golden Chain Theater - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sierra-Mono Indian Museum - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Fresno Flats Historical Park - 17 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cloud’s Rest Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Oaks Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake?

As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$620, 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 Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear’s Lair Cabin, Willow Cove, Bass Lake located?

This family-friendly Bass Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sierra National Forest and Willow Creek Trailhead. Bass lake Recreation Area and North Fork Recreation Area Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place in a great location. Plenty of room for us and our two children to spread out and everyone could have their own space. Walking distance to a beautiful dock where we could swim and a short drive to Bass Lake boat rentals! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Bear

Enjoyed very much be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Excited to have you come back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Nice little cabin

Cute, nice, little cabin. Right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Laura, Thank you for staying at the Bear’s Lair. You and your family are welcome back anytime and we hope we can host you again soon. Bob and Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna S.

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

Lake Trip

Comfortable cabin with a beautiful deck. The included boat slip was a very nice perk. Hope to return with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Bass Lake Rental

This property has everything you could need for those visiting Bass Lake, the owners are super easy to communicate with and responsive. We have rented many properties at Bass Lake and this is one of the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Linda, Thank you for the review and for taking such great care of the house. You and your guests were awesome. Hopefully Bear’s Lair becomes your Bass Lake destination as we would be happy to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Cute Cabin

Great place for us. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at Bear’s Lair Cabin & would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend. It was clean & fully stocked more than we expected. The space was just right for our family. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time at the Bear's Lair Cabin! It's was centrally located making day trips to Yosemite and the Mariposa area easy. It had everything we needed and more. The bathrooms were updated, the bedrooms clean and comfortable, and the living area was a cozy cabin environment. We appreciated the little things like laundry detergent, several games, beach towels, and a basket of snacks. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy H.

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

Wonderful First Stay

The property was perfect. It had everything we needed, was clean and comfortable. The owners are extremely accommodating and always got back to me quickly. The next time I go I will bring small beach/dock chairs and a small EZ up for down by the lake which is a very short walk from the cabin. We had lake rafts that we brought and that was fun too. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Suzanne Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to your “second” stay. It is a good suggestion to get some backpack chairs for the house. We will have them before you come back. If as soon as you know your dates for next year please let us know and we will open the dates for you as the summer is always very busy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Great place with amenities

Property filled all our needs and provided more than adequate amenities, for example shampoo, conditioner and variety of seasonings. Our recommendation for the future is more lighting on the patio, especially string lighting for a festive vibe, a gas barbecue, and night lights in bedrooms and bathrooms because the rooms are so dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
William...thank you for staying with us at the Bear's Lair. We really appreciate all the feedback and promise that all of these suggestions will be implemented as they are great ideas. Hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Relaxing week in Bass Lake

My husband and I stayed for a week with another couple. We had so much fun. The house was perfect and exactly as described. We kept our boat at the dock provided and it was a short walk to the lake each day. The House is located right in the center of everything, with the Pines Resort just a few minutes away. The beds were extremely comfortable, the house was well stocked with everything you could possibly need and our favorite part was sitting out on the deck each evening and morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Stephanie, Thank you for staying with us and taking such great care of the house. Hopefully we will see you back at the Bear's Lair soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Blair’s Lair Bliss

Bear’s Lair at Bass Lake was the ideal base camp for our family getaway. The perfectly charming cabin was well appointed with everything we could need, immaculate, and so cozy. We loved that it was walking distance to their dock, lake water sports, and local trails, like Angel Falls. We split our time between the lake and Yosemite, which was just 30 miles away. For such a quaint cabin, there was plenty of room for everyone to carve out their own areas and still feel homey in the central living area. Kitchen was spacious, two bathrooms were perfect for our group. We certainly utilized the back porch and loved the convenience of the set-aside laundry room. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
Thank you for your stay and review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Miss Communication

This stay was fantastic. The dock to swim off of was awesome. We even saw a bear very near our house. Kind of scary but still awesome. Only issue wasn’t able to use washer dryer didn’t know about the key. We asked the question but didn’t get an answer so we just put towels out on the deck . Definitely will go again. I’d
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Carol..thank you for staying with us and hope you come back again soon. We apologize for the miss communication on the laundry let but appreciate the feedback and have already discussed changing where we keep it and making sure the location is part of our welcome message for future guests. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Great cabin close to the lake

This is a great cabin super close to the lake. We walked to the lake (less than 5 min) everyday and my kids loved swimming off the beach and fishing off the private dock. The highlight of the cabin is the giant patio out back. We grilled every night and sat outside enjoying the surroundings. Very quiet and peaceful! We also got to see a bear walking down the road right in front of the house which was super cool! Do pay attention to the rules about putting trash in the bear locker- we saw a house down the road whose trash had clearly been rummaged through by a bear and that did not look fun to clean up. Other great points: Kitchen is well stocked with spices and oil, etc. The bathrooms were also stocked with shampoo and conditioner and the laundry room had soap and dryer sheets which we appreciated! Overall we had a great stay and found the hosts to be very communicative, friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

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

Great cabin!

Thank you! Your cabin was great! We really enjoyed our stay☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Family vacation

My family of 4 had a great stay at your property. The place was clean and well stocked. Location was great. Having use of the dock for our boat was a huge plus. The owners were great and easy to contact. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin near the lake. The property was very clean and as described online. Communication with the property manager was easy. The lake and surrounding area are beautiful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nakayla N.

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

Stay here!

I cant speak enough about how amazing the hosts are! If you plan a trip to Bass lake 100% stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2021
Nakayla, Thank you. We hope to see you on your next trip to Bass Lake.

About the host

Hosted by Bob and Jennifer Baldocchi

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We love to travel and appreciate great accommodations. Our greatest memories as a family have been traveling and renting homes vs. staying in a hotel. We are blessed to have this home and want to share it with others so they can make similar memories.

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