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Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Front
Back Patio
Living Room
Game Room
Living Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Boulder Bay Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

First Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard

Big Bear Retreat is perfect for everyone. Located in a beautiful, desirable area of Big Bear walking distance to the lake and just a short drive to the village. This charming cabin comes equipped with everything you need for a memorable mountain getaway!

LIVING SPACE - Cozy 900 sq ft home with living room, game room, dining table, smart TV, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Upstairs first bedroom has a double bed. Upstairs second bedroom has two twin beds. Living room has a sleeper sofa. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

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

AMENITIES - Game room with foosball table. Cable TV with Netflix, along with fast WiFi, board games, and card games. Relax near the cozy wood burning fireplace. Laundry room with stackable washer/dryer.

OUTDOORS - Gas barbecue and comfortable seating. Enjoy the back deck and fenced yard.

PARKING - 2 car driveway

​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails
Lake - close walk
Village - 2.5 miles
Snow Summit - 4.8 miles
Bear Mountain - 6.5 miles

Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 5 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Please do not book or arrive with more than the maximum or you could be fined from the city and evicted with no refund.
Pet fee $75 per pet (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wash all dishes and put them away.
Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation.
If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests.

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-2024-2190

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Boulder Bay, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Snow Summit and Pleasure Point Marina. 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

  • Boulder Bay Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Village - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Snow Summit - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De La Nonna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saucy Mama's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Trap - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard?

As of 13 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard on 16 November 2025 start from NZ$606.68, 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.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Big Bear Lake and Metcalf Bay. The Village is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Paradise!

The cabin was well stocked and clean as described. I recommend this vacation rental destination highly!

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

Weekend Getaway

Serendipity Haus so so cozy and perfect for our family to hang out and enjoy the first snow of the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Cozy cabin

My family enjoyed out stay at this cozy cabin. The pet friendly accommodations were crucial for us and this cabin was perfect. My fur babies loved exploring the back yard. We would love to return in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

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

Great little cabin

Very pleasant experience. My only caution is that the top floor might be a little cramped for someone much above 6 feet tall, but overall this place was terrific and very well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

irena b.

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

Great cabin!

We had a great time. The cabin is very comfy and cozy. Lots of room to hang out around the fireplace and keep warm. Stairs are a little steep so we had to be extra cautious with kids. Overall great experience and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place to get away from the heat

The property was nice and very clean. Our only issue was the outdoor fireplace was covered, and apparently, the hot tub was only for the owner's use. Thus the pics we saw sort of mislead us. That said, it is an excellent place close to everything, and we had a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

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

Nice place but not clean

Overall the property and neighborhood were very nice. The home is charming but has it quarks, like the bathroom doors don’t lock and one doesn’t stay closed. The game room had games in it, but was also used for storage. The cabin had not been cleaned when we arrived and we waited an hour for a cleaning crew to arrive. We had to wait in the backyard while the cabin was cleaned. Unfortunately, we saw the cleaning staff refolding blankets and putting them out for use without washing them. My experience was not great, it was a very busy New Years weekend, so others may have a more positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Patrick Z., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Just ok, would not rent again

Property manager is very good - responsive and allowed me to change weekends due to a work conflict. Place was very clean when we got there. Give Cool Cabins 5 stars. The cabin itself is a bit ramshackle. Its a little rundown as others have noted. We have a small dog and specifically got this place due to being dog friendly and it is, sort of. Yard is fenced, but all dirt. There were tools, shovels, pipe, and old hammock, and some rebar sticking up in places. Inside there were mouse traps and ant traps on the floor which our pouch immediately discovered. You have to enter the house via the back door as the keys dont work on the front door and you dont get the number pad code for the front door lock. If it were raining or snow slush you would've to walk through the mud each time you get back. The front door also sticks on the floor severely when you open it to go out. Patio furniture is weatherbeaten and rough wood. One chair completely falling apart with nails sticking out where the back was disconnected. The patio gates on the porch are poorly built and hard to open/close/latch. I am honestly surprised the cabin has as high of ratings as it does. It is a borderline 2 star except that it was clean and everything we used pretty much worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Donald W.

3 - Good

Hot tub panel is broken and it appears animals are leaving in it. House cleaner showed up at 10:59am being pushy

6/10 Okay

Daniel A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Too many rules

Have to be in the house at 10:00pm Or they fine you And don’t forget to take your trash Because you can’t use there’s
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia A.

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

Birthday getaway

Cute cabin, 1st floor very cute second floor not so much. For starters, very dirty and if that’s not enough we had 2 dead rats( gross). 1 st floor had a heater in living room only. Bathroom was freezing, second floor had portable heaters that didn’t work only one, so we were freezing all night.For the amount of money we paid, I was expecting something more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

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

Cute cabin!

It was a very nice cabin with lots of character. I would have given it a five out of five but it was lacking in dish ware and glassware. I also found a dead cockroach in the drawer underneath the oven. Overall it was a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great location and nicely appointed!

Great stay here. Would stay again.. its in a perfect location and away from the crowds too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is much better in person than in the pictures. Great location just a short walk to the lake and quick drive to markets and stores. It is great for a family and the kids absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Cute Cabin, very rustic vibe. Great place to bring your dog as well.

Very nice stay. The only thing that I have to mention are the ants. I would not leave any food out on the counters at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Everything was great. I would recommend new patio furniture.

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and peaceful. I would recommend patio furniture because I loved sitting outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Decent for a weekend stay

Cabin is cute, but dated. The fenced in yard is great if you’re bringing your dogs with you. Would really only recommend to couples, since the stairs might be a bit steep for kids and it’s overall a small cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Wanda M.

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

No so happy

Miss leading the stairs to the cabin were very difficult for my 80-year-old dad to climb and me at 50 and the cabin is so much smaller than we anticipated the pictures look like it’s a lot bigger miss leading was very unhappy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

john f.

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

Easy, safe location

Easy to use and friendly management
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evette M.

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

Cozy place

Loved the location! Many trees around and the distance to the Village was really close. Cabin was very cozy and clean. The lighting was very dim but it just made it feel very relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiantian Z.

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

small vacation house

nice neighborhood! it is a small two-story house. If you will spend most of your time outside, it is a good choice. However, if you want to stay at the house, I think it is too small, especially with children or pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Great Fall getaway

Really great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Great home

Fantastic house and very cozy. My kids loved the game room. Would stay here again. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., LAS VEGAS

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

Incredible location!

Location is a 10+. Boulder Bay is quiet, only a few minutes from town, and pretty low key, which is exactly why we enjoy that area so much. We were very pleased with the property, especially since there was a fenced-in yard. There were BBQ and charcoal grills, and plenty of room for our fur babies to roam. The beds were comfortable, and there were plenty of blankets for those chilly evenings. In addition, there were fans provided, which we greatly appreciated during the heat of the day. Looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Great little family getaway

Property was perfect for our little family. Located in a great location that made it easy to access everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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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