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

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Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$664
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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About this property

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

  • Enjoy a relaxing Big Bear getaway in the desirable Boulder Bay area, within walking distance of the lake and just a short drive from the Village. With a fenced backyard, game room, cozy wood-burning fireplace and room for up to 5 guests, this cabin is a great choice for families, couples and guests traveling with dogs.

    Highlights
    • Walk to Big Bear Lake
    • Fully fenced backyard
    • Game room with foosball
    • Cozy wood-burning fireplace
    • Pet friendly – dogs welcome
    • Back deck with outdoor seating
    • Gas BBQ
    • Smart TV, Netflix and fast WiFi
    • Short drive to the Village

    The Space
    This cozy 900 sq. ft. cabin offers a comfortable mountain retreat after a day exploring Big Bear. Relax in the living room by the wood-burning fireplace, stream your favorite shows or head out to the detached game room for a round of foosball.

    The kitchen features granite countertops and everything needed to prepare meals during your stay, with an adjoining dining area for gathering together.

    Outside, enjoy the fresh mountain air from the back deck or fenced backyard, complete with outdoor seating and a gas BBQ.

    Sleeping Arrangements
    Bedroom 1 – Double bed
    Bedroom 2 – Queen bed and twin bed
    Living room – Sleeper sofa
    Sleeps up to 5 guests.

    Location
    Located in the Boulder Bay area of Big Bear Lake, the cabin is within walking distance of the lake and just a short drive from the Village, dining, shopping, skiing, hiking and other year-round activities.

    Other things to note
    - Parking allowed for 2 vehicles
    - Check-in: After 4:00 PM
    - Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
    - Maximum of 5 guests total
    - Pet fee $75 per pet (dogs only)

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.
Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Wash all dishes.
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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VRR-2025-2014

About the area

Located in Boulder Bay, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Bowling Barn. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a small island in the center, surrounded by forested hills.
    Boulder Bay Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A lakeside community with houses and a mountain backdrop.
    The Village
    7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Big Bear Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metcalf Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pleasure Point Marina
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tropicali
    6 min drive
  • Oakside
    6 min drive
  • Teddy Bear Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • 572 Social Kitchen and Lounge
    6 min drive
  • The Copper Q
    6 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 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard on 9 Nov 2026 start from NZ$664, 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 Big Bear Retreat - 2 Fireplaces, Deck, Barbecue, Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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Reviews

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

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Management team was very responsive and helpful. Cabin looked clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fall getaway

Really great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
House was very run down. Beds old and uncomfortable (also old, flat pillows), lighting in main living area terrible, no central heat and electricity tripped when tried to use kitchen space heater. Housekeeping before us left trash in front of house (animals got into it and we had to clean it up).On the positive: easy check-in/out and management responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 - Good

Honestly I was expecting a little bit more from the cabin, when we got there everything looked good but as soon as we settled I noticed all of the plates and pans were dirty and sticky. The main bedroom has a hole on the Ceiling obviously not shown on the photographs, the upstairs bathroom tub takes forever to drain and on top of all we run out of hot water. There was only 3 of us and only was enough water for 2 people and took nearly two hours for it to get hot again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 - Good

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy, safe location

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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