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SPRING SKI SEASON SPECIAL! BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE!

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Great room. (Note: Elvis the (faux) Bear on wall.)
Pine Cone Alley. Carport to left and front patio to right.
Wow. That's a great room.
Kitchen door to back yard.
Well stocked kitchen with cozy island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9166.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Snow Summit
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Big Bear Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

SPRING SKI SEASON SPECIAL! BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE!

SPECIAL... BOOK TWO NIGHTS, GET THIRD NIGHT FREE. STAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS, GET THURSDAY OR SUNDAY FREE! (OR ANY 3 WEEKDAYS FOR PRICE OF 2!)

Welcome to Pine Cone Alley – Your Perfect Big Bear Getaway! (150+ Five-Star review can't be wrong!)

Escape to this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath mountain retreat with a spacious detached game room—ideal for families and friends! NEWLY INSTALLED CENTRAL HEAT & AC IN MAIN CABIN ensures year-round comfort, while the cozy wood-burning fireplace sets the perfect ambiance for chilly mountain nights.

Prime Location in Lower Moonridge
Nestled among mature pines on a private knoll, Pine Cone Alley is less than a mile from the lake, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain. Walk to nearby restaurants and shops or take a quick five-minute drive to The Village. The easily accessible road and peaceful neighborhood make it perfect for family strolls.

Spacious & Cozy Living Spaces
Step into a breathtaking great room with soaring 20-ft ceilings, beautiful wood accents, and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. Relax on newer leather sofas while enjoying the large flat-screen TV with cable, Roku, and high-speed WiFi. A whole-house humidifier keeps the air fresh and comfortable.

The fully stocked chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite-tiled counters, a kitchen island, and all the high-end cookware needed to prepare a holiday feast—perfect for Thanksgiving or special occasions!

Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements for 9
Master Bedroom (Downstairs) – California King bed with a handmade pine headboard and flatscreen ROKU TV.
Second Bedroom (Downstairs) – Cozy Queen bed.
Loft (Kid’s Haven!) – Bunk bed with a Queen bottom & Twin top, plus a separate Full-size bed. Includes flat-screen TV with ROKU & DVD player.
The downstairs bedrooms share a full bathroom, while the loft features a recently added ¾ bathroom overlooking the serene backyard. A high-capacity washer & dryer make extended stays easy.

Ultimate Game Room & Outdoor Spaces
The 600 sq. ft. detached game room is a family favorite! Compete in foosball, 12-ft competition shuffleboard, checkers, magnetic darts, card table or chess. With six windows, two ceiling fans for summer, and a gas wall heater for winter, it’s a perfect year-round retreat.

Enjoy the outdoors on the stunning southwest-facing patio—perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails. A woodsy backyard patio features a dining area, plus both gas and charcoal grills for BBQ lovers. Parking is easy with an attached covered carport and additional parking below.

The Big Bear Cabin You’ll Want to Return To!
With its cozy charm, unbeatable location, and fantastic amenities, Pine Cone Alley is the ultimate four-season retreat. Whether you're hitting the slopes, relaxing by the fire, or battling it out in the game room, you'll create memories that keep you coming back year after year.
Pine Cone Alley – Stay Happy, Stay Healthy!

Property manager

Christopher E. Molinari
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids will LOVE the loft and rec room!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets considered. Not all pets accepted.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Deposit is forfeited if any smoking is detected.
Rec room intended for recreation use only, and not addional sleeping space. ALL DOGS must comply with rental agreement. Not all dogs accepted.
For Holiday bookings, 100% refund for 45 day advance cancellation only. (No refund after that.) Otherwise, posted policy applies.
No Smoking/ Take your trash/ (or $50 /per bag ).MUST Aknowledge Big Bear Lake GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY IN WRITING, SIGN AGREEMENT AND SEND PIX of License

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 2024-2632

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Fox Farm, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Big Bear Solar Observatory and Sand to Snow National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Eagle Point. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Snow Summit - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Village - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPRING SKI SEASON SPECIAL! BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at SPRING SKI SEASON SPECIAL! BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPRING SKI SEASON SPECIAL! BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPRING SKI SEASON SPECIAL! BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE! located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Interlaken Shopping Center, Lakeview Shopping Center and Eagle Point. Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Mountain Resort are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Cabin, Not perfect

The game table in the game room didn’t work and small things like lack of paper towels were not ideal. The rest of our stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

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

Nice stay!

The overall rating would've been five stars, but upon arrival in the late evening, we discovered the TV and video game in the game room wasn't working, which was a disappointment to the teens in the group. The host was very responsive and helpful and we eventually figured it out the next afternoon, but it would've been nice for the cabin to be fully functional from the get go.Other than that, it was a nice, cozy stay and everyone was comfortable with the beds, the central heating and amenities. The host was communicative leading up to and during our stay.On a side note, know that it is a steep driveway to the house and while we didn't experience any issues driving up and down it, it's just a nice to know.Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ELIAS F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Big Bear Holiday

The property was amazing. Not far at all from the village and grocery stores. We managed to hike at a couple locations nearby. The place was perfect for all of us and the kids loved it. Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Thanksgiving family escape

The cabin was spotless and had so many amenities. We spent Thanksgiving there and used the pans and serving dishes to make a beautiful dinner. The stove and microwave worked perfectly! Chris was a very patient host with all my questions and even offered suggestions on nearby things to do. The highlight of the stay was the loft and game room. My 3 boys actually talked to each other and hung out there the whole trip. They were just having so much fun in their own little space. They hooked up their Nintendo Switch and played games together. We also enjoyed the darts, arcade table, chess table, shuffle board, and we brought our own card games and mancala. There is so much to do around the cabin. We walked up the road to a little hiking trail nearby. You could even walk down the road for food. It's a short drive to the village and lake. We drove to another hiking trail by the lake and enjoyed the beautiful views! There was plenty of places in town to eat and get treats. Snow Summit is so close, and my son has been asking to ski. We took Chris’s suggestion and took a ski lesson, and he had a blast! We really enjoyed hanging at the cabin surrounded by all the pine trees. It was the perfect base for our outings.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A perfect place for our family! Great for our grandmother with no stairs for her. She was able to have access to the bedroom, restroom, kitchen and the living room. Our two children had their own place in the loft with their own restroom with their own tv, they loved their privacy. They also had a fun game room with games including Pac-Man, foos ball and chess/checkers. We also had great grilled steak dinners. We had great communication with the host. He promptly answered all our questions and gave recommendations. It’s almost like he thought of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Quaint cabin

Cute little place in Big Bear with room for the family to spread out. Loft for the kids and game room is good for entertainment The place is clean but blinds are a bit dusty and could use some body wash and shampoo in the showers so we don’t have to run out and buy that as soon as we arrive. Minor details We will rent again next time we’re in Big Bear for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great place!

Property was as advertised! Clean, well-stocked in regards to furniture and kitchen tools. Game room was awesome. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

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

Awesome Home for Adults and Kids!

This house is a gem if you have a range of kiddos at different ages. Our son had his 14th birthday with some friends. My wife and our younger daughters were able to stay in the main house, while the boys did their thing in the huge play room. The playroom has a ton of space and kiddos came in the main house to eat all our food of course. We thought we would have (7), but one of his friends jumped onboard last minute making it (8). We didn’t feel crowded at all even though there were more available beds upstairs. Chris did a great job communicating, we had a slight mishap when we arrived and within minutes it was resolved. There are a lot of choices in Big Bear, yet this property is within a few miles of everything, the slopes, grocery store and restaurants. FYI, in the back there is a cool classic ski chair lift and a small hill. The boys made a jump with the friendly neighbors tool below and the girls played on the swing and snow. All in all a wonder, clean yet classic cabin in the woods, thanks Chris and family for letting us enjoy your home, we had a true blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R.

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

Great Family Cabin!!

Our family had a great time here. The Game room was a big plus for us and kept the kids entertained.. Chris was great communicating and making sure things went as smoothly as possible!. Thx again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Great getaway

Property was nice. Very accommodating host. Location was great and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Perfect Big Bear Cabin - Great Location

As described, cozy cabin, great location, kids loved the loft area - would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

18th bday with family and friends

6 of us had more than enough room to sleep, hang out, and relax. There was everything we needed to cook and enjoy two in cabin, meals, and all of the amenities are as described in their listing. The location is perfect for Bear mountains no Summit the grocery stores and any restaurants on the boulevard. Thank you Chris for a wonderful property in which to celebrate our daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Ski trip

Great cabin for families - kids played outside in the snow and it was a short drive to ski. We really had a great time! Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great place for a quick weekend away. Close to ski, town and trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., Huntington Beach

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

A Perfect Retreat!

We absolutely loved this property! It was a clean, updated, and rustic Big Bear cabin. The woodwork was awesome! We had Thanksgiving there with just our little family, and my kids (3 teens) said it was the best Thanksgiving they had in a long time (and I agree!). They absolutely loved the game room and loft, since these spaces gave them places to hang together (a rare occasion at home!). The game room was open, light, and spacious. We also enjoyed the nearby walking trail and overall vibe of the area. Chris was an amazing host, and we definitely hope to stay there again! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Home away from home!

This was such a cute place to stay. The location was great, right down the road from the dam side of the lake, Vons and Stater brothers. The house itself was very well kept, clean and well stocked. The kids LOVED the loft and the game room and all the adults enjoyed having so much space to spread out but still feel connected. The swing outside was a beautiful place to hang out at night and listen to the quiet and stargaze. I took one star off for online accuracy only because the angle of the pictures make the space look WAY bigger than it is in person. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice sized space but it's not as spread out as it looks in the pictures. But it's beautifully maintained and updated and our party of six had more than enough space. The backyard is NOT fenced in, however and the trees open up into 3 other backyards. Not an issue for privacy or anything. But we had our dogs so that was just a minor inconvenience in our instance. There is a little kennel area on the side of the house and a tie off in the ground though so if your dog isn't like ours and will pee on leash, you're good. Lol Overall, amazing stay. Chris was a great host. Very kind and more than accommodating. The kids didn't want to go home and we all would love to go back. Thank you Chris for your incredible hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Amazing Getaway!

Great Cabin! Just a few minutes away from Snow Summit. Loved having the game room. Overall, great trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

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

Perfect Vacation

I have stayed in many VRBO properties and this was my best experience ever. The main reason for this was the owner. We planned a family trip to go snowboarding and as it turned out our visit was during the historic snow storm of 2023. The owner knowing that the roads where going to be bad on the planned travel day called us and suggested we come a day earlier. Boy where we glad we did. The owner was outstanding about communicating with us the entire trip. The home was absolutely beautiful and was just what we needed for our trip. The upstairs loft was great for our teenagers to have their own space. They also spent many hours in the game room when they could not get out due to the snow. When it was time for us to go home and all the roads where closed the owner was totally understanding of the situation and allowed us to stay for two more days. I would highly recommend this home and am hoping to get back up in the spring for some fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Big Bear Retreat

The house was cozy and fit our group well. We stayed with another family and the loft was perfect for our kiddos. We all enjoyed the well-appointed & fun rec room! We loved the location - easy access to both mountains, close to Von’s and a short drive to the Village. The neighborhood was nice and quiet and great for walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake B., Los Angeles

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

Amazing location

This property could not possibly be better located if you plan to Ski at Big Bear. The house itself is very cozy and the game room is great for families. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo L.

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

Great Communication w/ host

Chris was always available via text to answer questions or concerns right away
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need in a great location!!

The Cabin was just just as described, Had snow on the ground so it was perfect. Back yard was great kids loved it and were able to sled down a little hill so that was awsome, Chris the property owner was great very responsive and helpful! All in all the location was just what we hoped for. Just one thing winter season with snow is tough to get up the driveway with no 4x4 or all wheel drive thank god for that extra parking spot lol oh yeah and that game room is awsome!! Thanks again Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Audra S., Rancho Cucamonga

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

Fun family getaway

Game room was a great selling feature for our family. Lots of options- shuffle board, foosball, chess, and old style arcade game with over 400 vintage games. The owner, Chris, responded quickly to all inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve S.

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

Cool Weather Retreat

Everything about our experience in Big Bear was positive. Our Host was responsive to any questions we had and gave us an immediate reply when we contacted him. Our cabin was well stocked with every essential. The kitchen was well equipped right down to the spices for cooking your own meals. The Game room was a great amenity where we enjoyed watching T.V. while enjoying a game of Alley Shuffleboard, Foosball and Pac-Man. The cabin is situated in a beautiful neighborhood with trees all around. It's also within walking distance to local watering holes including Captains Anchorage just down the street. Overall, I can't come up with anything we didn't enjoy about this trip. We will most certainly be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christopher E. Molinari

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While we live in Los Angeles with our two kids, we are East Coasters who grew up with four seasons. Even though the weather in LA leaves little to complain about, we regretted that our children had never enjoyed a single snow day. So we started looking for a cabin in the mountains. We were looking for an escape from the city where we could reconnect with nature and all four seasons. We found everything we wanted and more at Pine Cone Alley! We hope you will enjoy your stay . It is our home-away-from-home, and has become our refuge from our hectic Los Angeles life. We're hopeful it will do the same for you!- The Molinari Family

Why they chose this property

We looked for a mountain cabin for years. (As a residential real estate broker, looking at properties comes natural.) We realized Big Bear offers so more than anywhere else.. as It truly is a year round community, with friendly people.. We added the 2nd bathroom and the laundry room to the loft. It was a great addition, as it enhances that fantastic loft for the kids!

We also built the 600+ sq ft rec room over the garage, and put a third bathroom in there too. It is so nice for families to have the separate space the rec room adds. All of the high end games make for lasting family memories.

What makes this property unique

Wonderful curb appeal with original Big Bear cabin charm in a fantastic location! A woodsy private lot, yet walking distance to shops and restaurants. Cozy mountain comfort, a fabulous detached recreation room, and all the modern necessities... including newly added central AC and force air Heat in the main cabin! Plus new leather sofas, new high-end SS appliances. Plus, a fenced dog run on the side of the cabin where your best friend can conduct business.

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