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Quiet, Private Log Cabin, Perfect for Romantic Couples or Small Families!

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 A Rustic, Organic, Classic Sierra Style Mountain Cabin!
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Lil' Green Bear Cabin, a true mountain escape!
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Big Bear City, CA
  • Community Arts Theater Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Dakota's Den

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Quiet, Private Log Cabin, Perfect for Romantic Couples or Small Families!

Introducing Lil’ Green Bear Cabin, simply the “Gold Standard” in smaller, romantic Big Bear log-cabin “getaways”! The King of the Hill boasts over 240 verified VRBO reviews dating back over 12 years earning the elusive “Exceptional” rating (9.8 out of 10 stars)

SPRING SPECIAL: $100 per weeknight and $120 per weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Spring has come to the mountains and with the snow melting “The Lake” is preparing to take Center Stage: Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking and Jet Skiing, our beautiful lake is ready for "Her Close-Up"! Not a fan of the water? How about: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Walks around the lake or 4-wheel exploring, it’s all here!

Lil Green Bear Cabin is a 900sf, NO SMOKING, NO PET; 2-bed, 1-bath classic Sierra style log cabin with a 4 ADULT and/or 2 CHILD MAXIMUM occupancy along with a 23-yr old Minimum age for the primary booking person. Lil Green Bear is better served for Romantic Couples and/or small families.

Located in Big Bear City, just 2 blocks from the San Bernardino National Forest where a morning hike will change your life! Away from the hustle & bustle of town, yet just a short drive out: 6 miles from “The Village”, 5 miles from “The Slopes” and 3 miles from “The Lake” and shopping.

Rustic architecture, exposed hand strewn ceiling timbers, tongue & groove knotty pine walls and wide plank hard wood floors. The first thing you will notice when entering this “fable-like” cottage, is the amazing attention to detail that has been spent on the décor throughout the cabin! The primary bedroom is large, sporting an Eastern King bed sitting on a massive log bed frame while the nice sized second bedroom boasts a Queen bed, again sitting on an impressive log bed frame, hand selected mountain bedding and accessories complete the bedrooms.

Wonderfully appointed Chefs kitchen and a handmade proper kitchen table. Comfortable living space with oversized seating and the most beautiful classic “Maltby” style fireplace and Douglas Fir hand carved mantle that every fall, winter or chilly spring night simply “steels the show”! Sitting by the fire, reading a book or having a glass of wine, will never be the same. The cabin has a 55” television in the living room and a 42” one in the primary bedroom, both are smart TV’s ready for all your streaming platforms (no cable). Internet-ready with strong Spectrum bandwidth but do be advised that Wi-Fi and the mountains often don’t get along and we cannot always guarantee full cooperation. The back deck is great for meals, drinks, grilling or just relaxing on solid patio furniture. The front porch is equally cozy enjoy bird watching or relaxing while sitting on two perfect Adirondack chairs.

The property is complete with external “motion sensor” lighting for late night arrivals, and one outward facing camera that the owners maintain monitoring the weather and driveway. The cabin setback really allows you to feel at home, a very special property.

Out of the hundreds of VRBO reviews, our favorite one came from one of our early guests who wrote: Lil Green Bear Cabin is not like staying at a rental property at all, but more like staying at friend’s house”

We love that, and we offer you our Lil' Piece of the Mountain:
Lil' Green Bear Cabin!

Blessings!
Randelle, Gabriela and Dakota Green






Keywords: cozy, rustic, rustic, romantic, isolated, private

Property manager

Randelle Green
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 Child Maximum
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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
-No Smoking/No Pets -See Rules and Regs for Trash Instructions -All Dishes must be washed and put back into cabin cabinets.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-00275

About the area

Big Bear City

Located in Big Bear City, this cabin is on a lake. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Big Bear City, CA

What's nearby

  • Community Arts Theater Society - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Big Bear Discovery Center - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Village - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bear Mountain - 30 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Private Log Cabin, Perfect for Romantic Couples or Small Families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Private Log Cabin, Perfect for Romantic Couples or Small Families!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Private Log Cabin, Perfect for Romantic Couples or Small Families!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Private Log Cabin, Perfect for Romantic Couples or Small Families! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Community Arts Theater Society, Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve. Big Bear Lake and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 are also within 3 miles (5 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. 219 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 241 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Quaint and quiet

Excellent property for a quiet stay. Close enough to shopping and dining, but shielded from heavy car and foot traffic. Comfortable, and clean with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee M.

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

Spring Break get away

For our family of four, this was the perfect Spring Break get away. We loved the cabin, it was so cute & had everything we needed. We enjoyed the coziness of it. Thank you for letting us stay & enjoy beautiful Big Bear!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Super Cozy Property

Cabin was clean when we got it in. Communication with the owners was easy, and they were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge A.

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

Great little cabin

The cabin was great really clean my wife and I enjoyed it even got to see some snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great Cozy Cabin

Charming and well appointed 2 bed / 1 bath cabin. Wood burning fireplace was awesome. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELINE H.

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

Honey moon

Beautiful cabin..clean and it was a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was so cute, clean, and perfect for our long, kid-free weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

troi G.

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

Like staying at a friend's house

The cabin was so cozy, it really felt like staying with a friend or family member. The rules of the cabin are reasonable and didn't hinder our time there at all. We loved all the bear decor and all the furniture felt solid and comfortable. I'm used to staying places where everything feels like it's from IKEA so this was a nice change of pace. The fireplace was our favorite part!!!!!! It really made our stay special and added to the cozy comfy vibe. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbro S.

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

Oct. 2024 stay

Cute cottage, very nice, with good location. Enjoyed our stay very much. Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora L.

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

Oktoberfest Retreat

The Lil Green Cabin exceeded our expectations. The cabin is in a nice quiet neighborhood nestled among beautiful pine trees. We really enjoyed our stay and found it to be warm, cozy and super clean. We had one minor issue which Randelle addressed and resolved promptly. We definitely would consider staying at the Lil Green Cabin in the future. Our thanks to Randelle and Gabriela
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Big bear retreat

We were very pleased with the accommodations. Everything was clean and orderly and just as advertised. The cabin is adorable and the location is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

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

Cozy cabin!

We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was the perfect place if you’re looking for an old cabin style. Everything worked well and the neighborhood is good. Was very cozy and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Quaint Mountain Cabin

The quintessential mountain cabin...with all it's knotty pine throughout the inside...great mountain vibe...a great place to come and unwind..the neighborhood itself is very quiet...peaceful and relaxing...highly recommend it...we'll BE BACK!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay. Very homey and welcoming with all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erasmo A. S.

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

Nice cabin!!!

Great location, nice place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyla W.

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

Peaceful cottage

so cute and well done with care and love. Neighborhood was so very quite. We had a very peaceful 4 day stay, just what we were looking for. I would have liked more light to read, but did it on front porch and back patio. We stay again on next Big Bear visit. Host is super nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjean H.

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

Very comfortable, welcoming cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lil' Green Bear Cabin. It had everything we needed and we enjoyed the cute decor. We hope to stay again in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was wonderful! It was quiet, well maintained and the owner was exceptional. It was everything advertised and more! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann M.

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

Adorable place to stay

It was very easy too rent the property and the owner was very responsive. The cabin is adorable, a perfect place to stay for a couple or small group
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cheryl t.

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

Best Big Bear Ever

Per my grandson. House was clean as in pictures. Close to lake and other things to do. Definitely hope it is available next year as we'd love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and i had stayed here for 2 nights, 3 child all under the age of 10, very welcoming, close to town, the layout was petite and simple for your needs, kitchen area very convenient, fire place is a must tonuse during the night, internet, convenient, beeding situation, very comfortable, very nice layout of the little place. If your looking for a nice littlr place as a family get away, 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayalvizhi M.

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

Peaceful Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Loved the coziness and all the amenities. Would definitely choose to stay here the next time we are in big bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay. It located outside the hustle and bustle of Big Bear. The cabin was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Randelle Green

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'The Green's' of Lil' Green Bear Cabin! Randelle, Gabriela and Dakota. Gabby and I met in Los Angeles in November of 2005 and were married on Maui (Hana) on October 10th, 2010 (10/10/10). We have a 15 year old son named Dakota who absolutely loves the cabin. Gabriela is a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. I am a Real Estate Broker running 2 Brokerages, one in the LA area as well as Big Bear.. We love spending time together, traveling, Hawaii, Solvang (wine country) and escaping to the mountains every chance we get. We love our lil piece of the mountain and know you will too! May God Bless You! Randelle & Gabriela Green

Why they chose this property

It has been a dream of my wife and I to own a log cabin up in the mountains of Southern California, so in 2010 we purchased Lil Green Bear cabin. We enjoyed it ourselves for the first couple years and in 2012 we decided to put the cabin into the vacation rental market. We have made sure the cabin has all the conveniences of home. It has been our goal almost 8 years to continue to build a reputable business out of sharing our lil piece of the mountain with others. We are well aware that rental homes are built on referrals and we hope each and every guest is more than satisfied and will keep coming back for more. Enjoy your stay at Lil Green Bear Cabin!!

What makes this property unique

What really sets Lil Green Bear Cabin apart is the front and back yard space! The property sits back to allow an actual front yard for the kids to play, which is also fenced (log) to create boundaries. Great for kids to run around the front yard where one can watch them from the redwood adarondak chairs on the porch. The same goes for the backyard, a totally enclosed back yard 'play park'. People forget to think about the grounds of the property, who wants to stay inside all day, you come up the mountain for the fresh air and to feel the altitude. Parking is excellent at the cabin, something not always the case. A traditional black asphalt drive way allows you to park conveniently as opposed to some gravel pull up area! Motion sensor lights in the front and back make it safe, and simple for late night check ins. Try finding your way to a new address and foreign place in the pitch black! Dining room, again so many 2 bedroom cabins don't have one, just some bar stools or even worse TV trays for your dinner. LGB has a traditional custom made dining table which comfortably sits 4, it is made from reclaimed pine. The bedrooms are surprisingly large with actual sitting areas, classic mountain log bed frames. The inside was completely remodeled in 2010 with a wide open floorplan, chefs kitchen, and 12 inch (width) exposed logs running through the living room ceiling. A wonderful maltby fireplace. The unique benefits to this 1,000sf 2 bedroom cabin are endless. We simply encourage you to compare the photo's, inside and out, read ALL reviews, VRBO is a legitimate service. And the pictures tell it all.

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