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Brown Bear Inn - Cute and cozy home in a beautiful neighborhood, close to downtown Big Bear

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Popular LocationBear Mountain Express Lift19 min walk
  • Popular LocationSnow Summit5 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Village6 min drive
  • AirportOntario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Brown Bear Inn - Cute and cozy home in a beautiful neighborhood, close to downtown Big Bear

Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 2 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - overoccupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.

WALK TO SLOPES!

Brown Bear Inn is perfect for everyone. Located in a beautiful, desirable area of Big Bear close to Bear Mountain Ski Resort and just a short drive to the lake, Village, and more. Close to National Forest hiking trails. This cozy cabin has everything you need if you're looking for a relaxing mountain getaway!

LIVING SPACE - 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Cozy 500+ sq ft home with living room, dining table, and plenty of comfortable seating. Bedroom has a queen bed. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, crockpot, rice cooker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.

AMENITIES - Board games and card games. Smart TV with streaming apps along with fast WiFi.

OUTDOORS - Front/side deck, outdoor seating, and gas barbecue. Walk to National Forest trails, golf course, zoo, and more.

PARKING - 1 car driveway

Other things to note:
Maximum occupancy 2
No pets allowed
Check in after 4 pm
Check out before 11 am (before 10 am 11/20 - 2/28)

Bear Mountain - close walk
Snow Summit - 2.1 miles
Lake - 2.2 miles
Oktoberfest - 3.2 miles
Village - 3.3 miles

Property manager

Big Bear Cool Cabins
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 VRR-2024-0428

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Mountain - 14 min walk
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 19 min walk
  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 6 min drive
  • The Village - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Maggio's Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Mountain Munchies - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Inn - Cute and cozy home in a beautiful neighborhood, close to downtown Big Bear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ned L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Brown Bear Inn Labor Day Weekend
Cabin has not been maintained or cleaned in some time. Heavy Brown stains on bathroom light switch plate, years of dust on old Venetian blinds, dirty windows, old dark green crusty carpet, sticky bathroom floor, inadequate lighting, paint peeling on balcony and door, black stain on bed pillow case and stains on bed pillow itself, one pillow way too hard and high, the other bed pillow very thin, lumpy mattress with springs easily felt , neither of us could sleep at all. We had to wear shoes and clothes around the house, afraid to touch anything. Couch had old stains on all cushions, 1970 Goodwill decor furniture and decor inside. This cabin was not worth half of the price charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darius D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, cozy bedroom
Relaxing and comfortable space, would stay again. The roll-away bed seems to live in the bedroom and the wardrobe is full of blankets, VCR, etc so there was no space to hang up clothes— felt cramped in the bedroom. Rental does come with 2 deals— half-off 2 hours of a tandem kayak (or a single kayak for 2 free hours I believe) and a similar deal on a bike/e-bike rental. They gave me some but not all of those details when I asked about the kayak beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desiree Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We were really close to the slopes which made accessing them a lot easier. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

thu ha, Garden Grove, California

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin is good for my family to stay and enjoy here. However, furniture and amenities are old and smell such as sheets, pillows, and blankets. They make my family to be itchy and uncomfortable. In my opinion, owners should be changed new amenities to serve customers are better than.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Bethany H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin in a sweet little neighborhood just out of town.
The cabin was just the right size for our small family. It had all the basic amenities: kitchen utensils, coffee pot, small toiletries, a couple extra blankets, etc. We loved the location in a quiet neighborhood close to Big Bear but not right in the middle of all the touristy area. One complaint was that it was not kept as clean as I hoped. In general it was very well kept, albeit older with some signs of wear (this was absolutely not a problem and gave the property some character). However, there were some splatter marks in the kitchen, smudges and mildew on the bathroom wall/caulking, and the refrigerator was not level. Again, these were very minor things that did not impact our stay. They would be really easy to fix and would do a lot for overall experience, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins

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Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 400 properties, ranging from single-room cabins to entire lodges, Big Bear Cool Cabins has the perfect lodging for your adventure. We look forward to hosting you soon! Escape to beautiful Big Bear with mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Big Bear Lake is a year round resort with a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, the best slopes in southern California for skiing and snowboarding, the National Forest for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a quaint Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure it's a premium vacation rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins. Located just a couple of hours from Los Angeles and Orange County and about three hours from San Diego or Las Vegas. Big Bear Lake, Southern California is the perfect vacation destination. Pet friendly cabins available!

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English, Spanish

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