Welcome to Happy Bear- our cozy and modern single level mountain chalet is the ultimate vacation destination for a group of friends or small family to enjoy the very best of Big Bear. Featuring a prime central location and ski slope views our spacious and freshly renovated Moonridge retreat sits within minutes of Bear Mountain Resort for year round access to local activities including hiking, golf, skiing, and the newly opened Alpine Zoo. Boasting the necessities and comforts from home along with added modern touches and bonus amenities including Streaming TVs, a BBQ grill, and your own private hot tub under the stars on the amazing sun deck you will have everything needed for the vacation of a lifetime here at Happy Bear.
Enter your chalet where you are immediately greeted with cozy mountain vibes and gorgeous hardwood floors within a great open floor plan boasting vaulted knotty pine beamed ceilings and tons of big open windows that offer the perfect balance of natural lighting and wonderful views. You'll love snuggling up on the comfy sitting couches and watching the snow falling outside as you warm your toes in front of the toasty wood burning fireplace together and pop on a movie on the mounted flat screen Streaming TV with complimentary hi speed WIFI provided for your enjoyment. (Guests must have their own accounts to enjoy Streaming Services.)
The open floor plan flows seamlessly to your equipped dining and kitchen areas where the chef of your group will find all that you need to whip up your home cooked meals, slope snacks, or even host your next holiday meal here in the mountains. The beautiful log dining table pairs perfectly with the convenient breakfast bar stools to ensure that the whole gang has a comfortable space to enjoy meals together while the adorable galley style kitchen boasts quartz counter tops and freshly renovated oak cabinets stocked with cookware and utensils along with stainless appliances and a dishwasher to ensure that your cleanup is an absolute breeze.
This spacious single level chalet offers quick and convenient access to both spacious sleeping quarters which are made up for your visit with warm linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh shower towels for your group when you arrive. Each room offers a mounted Streaming TV and a hallway guest bathroom is conveniently available along with the spacious primary suite which has it's own 3/4 private bath and access out to the deck. You will likely spend most of your time outside here at Happy Bear where the extensive redwood sun deck wraps the property and offers you tons of space to unwind and relax in the most serene atmosphere. Outdoor dining and a propane BBQ grill offers you a great space to grill up your freshly caught dinner from the lake or enjoy a soak in your own private hot tub under the stars here in the evenings as you unwind from your adventurous day out on the mountain. Your group will absolutely love this wonderful chalet within just minutes from all local activities and adventures no matter the season you choose to visit.
Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Streaming TV Bedroom 2: King Bed, Streaming TV, Deck Access, Private 3/4 Bath (Shower Only) Living Room: Two Queen Sleeper Sofas
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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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2021-0203
About the area
Big Bear Lake
Located in Moonridge, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Bear Mountain Ski Resort - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
Carl's Jr. - 4 min drive
Applebee’s | IHOP - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$320, 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 Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Happy Bear Ski Haus Retreat w/ Hot Tub located?
Located in Moonridge, this cabin is 1.2 mi (2 km) from United States Adaptive Recreation Center and 3.1 mi (5 km) from The Village. Bear Mountain Golf Course and Gold Mine Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, very comfortable and the vibe was great felt clean and at home
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review, Michelle. Our team is so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience here in the mountains. We are all looking forward to hosting you all again!
The Cabin is in beautiful and very clean, we enjoyed our stay very much, totally want to come back here.
LN.
Lilian N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you on your recent visit, Lilian. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We are delighted to know that you found Happy Bear to your liking. We are looking forward to the opportunity to host you again!
This is a great cabin! Good layout and close proximity to The Village and other activities and attractions around town. Highly recommend.
Danielle R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review, Danielle. The team at Big Bear Vacations is thrilled that you had a great time during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Beautiful home just like the pictures advertised. Super happy we had a fenced yard for our pup. Would definitely stay again! Check-in and check out was easy. Thank you
Michelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our home beautiful and that it lived up to the pictures advertised. Providing accurate representations of our properties is essential to us, and we're glad we could meet your expectations. We understand the importance of accommodating furry family members, and we're delighted that your pup enjoyed the fenced yard. Ensuring a seamless check-in and check-out process is a priority for us, and we're pleased to know it was easy for you. We can't wait to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay at our property. Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Big Bear Vacations!
Pros: great location, friendly neighborhood, nice big family room great for families or a group of friends, house is mostly single story (no bedrooms upstairs, which is nice!)
Cons: a little too hot in Big Bear (but oh well!), house lacking basic kitchen supplies like olive oil, sugar, spices although they did leave a gift spice kit.
Enjoyed our stay immensely!
Christine T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the great location, friendly neighborhood, and spacious family room. We appreciate your feedback on the kitchen supplies and will look into improving those. Despite the heat, we’re happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Big Bear Vacations!
Great location and will appointed, cute house. Quiet neighborhood and close to everything. Only issue were small ants all over inside. There were lots of ant baits place around but it appears it didn't help much. I would stay there again. Just wish they did more to try to control the ant problem
Louise K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thanks for the review, Louise. The team at Big Bear Vacations is thrilled you were able to take advantage of the great location that our property offers. Unfortunately, it is ant season and we are experiencing sightings in some of our homes. We appreciate you notifying us of this issue and will do our best to control and prevent them. Hope to see you again!
My husband and two friends had the best visit and really enjoyed the cabin. It was spacious and had such a nice kitchen and living room area. We really enjoyed using the fireplace and hot tub, although the hot tub jets were broken on one side. The location was 3 mins away from Bear Mountain and was close to a park for the dog to play in the snow. There is even a small yard in the back for the dog to play outside. You must bring your own trash bags, they only supplied one.
Ashley f.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2024
We're thrilled to hear that your husband and friends had the best visit and enjoyed the spaciousness and amenities of the cabin with Big Bear Vacations! It's fantastic that you were able to make use of the fireplace and hot tub, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the broken jets. We're glad that the location near Bear Mountain and the nearby park for your dog's enjoyment added to your experience. Thank you for your feedback regarding the trash bags; we'll take note of this for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay in the future!
Hi, all went well. The house was cozy and everyone enjoyed it. The few things I would change: The microwave turning plate did not fit properly and the coffee maker took forever to brew. Perhaps replace with a single serve coffee maker. A couple of drinking glasses had chips.
Annie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thanks so much for sharing this valuable feedback with us Annie! Our team is working on implementing your suggestions now! We hope to host you again!
Verified
8/10 Good
Alli C.
20 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Really cool house
Loved this house. Big, beautiful, great outdoor space. Great patio and hot tub. Great yard for my dog. Only negative is with company , that I was told late checkout would be no problem and then when I asked for it they said no. I understand they had another reservation and had to get the house clean but there was just an attitude i got that I didn’t enjoy.
Alli C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Super happy to hear that you loved your visit at Happy Bear Alli.. Our later departure options cannot be determined until the morning of departure for this reason as we don't want to offer an extension if the cabin does not allow it. We are very sorry to hear that the end of your visit was impacted and we certainly hope to host you again for another visit!
Loved the house. Cute and clean. Hot tub worked well. Not fully stocked as all the other houses I’ve stayed in. Half roll of toilet paper in master bedroom with no backup didn’t get me through till the end. Not even one roll of paper towels in kitchen. No beach towels for the hot tub and minimal bath towels had me a little short. Otherwise everything was fantastic. Yard fully closed in for dogs. TVs all worked. Have stayed here once before and would stay here again.
Alli C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay at Big Bear Vacations. We're thrilled to hear that you loved the house and found it cute and clean. We're glad the hot tub worked well and that the yard was fully enclosed for your dogs. We apologize for the limited supply of certain items. We appreciate your feedback regarding the toilet paper and paper towels, and we will ensure that there are ample supplies provided for future guests. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the shortage of bath and beach towels and will take your comments into consideration to improve our offerings. We're delighted that everything else was fantastic and that the TVs all worked. We would be honored to welcome you back for another stay in the future, and we appreciate your continued support.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Theresa O.
5 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hit & Miss
This home in Moonridge was a cute little place. It was nice & open. The pictures listed are accurate. The jacuzzi was a nice feature. All those were a hit for our vacation. The huge miss was the cleanliness, the ant infestation, and a couple of things that were not working in the home. When we arrived there were tons of ants in the beds of both bedrooms and in the bathrooms. Also, the bed linens had old hair in it so I knew those were not cleaned before our arrival. When we tried calling the property manager, the emergency phone number provided to us did not work. My husband had to drive back to the office to inform the management company of our ant problem. They apologized and sent out two cleaning ladies to change the linens and spray the ants. It helped a tiny bit but my husband & I ended up spending our own $ on Raid and ant traps to keep the ants away. We were constantly cleaning more than enjoying our vacation. The bbq also did not have any propane in it and had old food inside which also had ants so we could not use that either. The stove only had two working burners. Like I said it was a hit & miss vacation. Cute place but a ton of mishaps. The management company didn’t even follow up to see how things were going after we reported the situation. Just beware of the ants if renting this place. We did leave the Raid that we purchased for the next tenant.
Theresa O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you for choosing Big Bear Vacations and for taking the time to leave a feedback. I am sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Upkeep and cleanliness are very important to us, so we are disappointed that this was not the case during your stay. I have forwarded your concern to our housekeeping and maintenance team and we are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately. We hope you will give us another chance in the future, so we can share a more positive experience.
The cabin itself is updated, the view was amazing, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We did notice some leftover items from what I assume were previous guests, so I'm not quite sure if the cleaning was done fully. Also, the description said there would be no towels, soap, or shampoo, so we all packed our own... but we saw new towels in the bathrooms. Not complaining, but just a discrepancy in description. Everything was fairly smooth, but I think the process of having to check-in at a separate site from the cabin was a bit redundant. Hopefully, there's an app developed that lets you do that digitally. Overall, it was a good experience!
Joe K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your kind review! Our team strives for excellence in every stay for our guests and we are so happy to hear that your experience with us was wonderful. We take all feedback to heart and have noted your feedback for improvements. Hope to see you again!
Very well managed and clean. Love the layout and everything equipped with the house.
Jonathan C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Super happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us at Happy Bear! Our owners have done such a great job providing a wonderful space for guests to relax and enjoy Big Bear. Our team is looking forward to your return visit!
About the host
Hosted by Big Bear Vacations
We're here to ensure a 5-star experience for every guest. Our team offers 24/7 support and local experience packages.
Reservation Holder Must Be 21+ - ID Required for Access Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required*
Good Neighbor Policy enforced at all times. Removing trash and Wash Dishes. No Smoking, Parties, Events, Loud Music, Street Parking, or Over Occupancy Allowed. Fines/Evictions possible by both Code Enforcement and Big Bear Vacations.
Check-in after 4:00 pm - Check-out before 10:00 am No Early Arrival/Late Departure During Peak Seasons or Holidays.
There is No Street Parking Allowed in Big Bear- Make Every Attempt to Get Cars Off the Street for Snowplows. November thru April the law requires snow chains in your cars.
Pet Policy-Pet Friendly Homes Only-$40/Pet/Night Pets must be acknowledged and may not be left unattended in the home. Owners must clean up after pets; subject to added cleaning fees for violations.
All homes include clean linens, and fresh bath towels for the occupancy. A kitchen with basic cookware and small starter amount of dish soap, toilet paper, and trash bags will be supplied. Paper towels, coffee filters/coffee, specialty appliances, nor condiments/spices/oils are supplied.
No Pay-Per-View Ordering in any homes.
No refunds/credits for cancellations or trip interruptions due to acts of nature, (especially snow, fire, power outages) weather, road conditions, mechanical or electrical failures, spa malfunctions, or other equipment factors beyond our control.
This is a forested mountain community home to critters- animals or insects you may encounter are spiders, moths, flies, squirrels, gophers, bears, coyotes, burro, bear, bats, etc. Our team inspects prior to arrival but cannot guarantee the home will be free of these forest critters.
We reserve the right to offer a comparable property or issue a full refund if circumstances arise that are beyond our control and your property is made unavailable for any reason.