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Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue

Mountain holiday home with kitchen, near Snow Summit

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Brown Bear Inn is your cozy cabin retreat in Big Bear, close to the lake and Village. With a smart TV, comfortable seating, board games, fast WiFi, a gas barbecue on the front deck and outdoor seating areas you will feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$458
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue

Brown Bear Inn is perfect little Big Bear cabin. 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 - Cozy 500+ sq ft home with living room, fireplace, smart TV, dining table, and plenty of comfortable seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 1 bedroom, 1 bath. 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, and more.

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

OUTDOORS - Front/side deck, outdoor seating, and gas barbecue.

PARKING - 1 car driveway

Close to National Forest hiking trails
Bear Mountain - close walk
Snow Summit - 2.1 miles
Lake - 2.2 miles
Oktoberfest - 3.2 miles
Village - 3.3 miles

Other things to note:
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 - over occupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
No pets allowed
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am

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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

Things to do

  • 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: 536 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 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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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-2024-0428

Property is also known as

434661
Brown Bear Inn 1br/1ba/wifi/fireplace/close to Ski Resort

About the area

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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 Gold Mine Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide
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Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • 0_NA001006
    Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Snow Skiing at Big Bear, CA.
    Big Bear Mountain Resort
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A3GPW9 Snow Summit ski area and vacation homes at Big Bear Lake San Bernardino Mountains California
    Snow Summit
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Bear Mountain Ski Resort
    18 min walk
  • Circle K
    7 min drive
  • Carl's Jr.
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue on 2 Feb 2026 start from NZ$457.74, 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 Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue located?

Located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gold Mine Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Snow Summit and The Village. Big Bear Mountain Resort and United States Adaptive Recreation Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

5 - Excellent

Great little place to spend time in Big Bear, everything was nice and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Ilka J.

Weekend Getaway

This is a very small rustic and cozy cabin. I was there by myself, but I think it would have been fine for two. The location is perfect. It's quiet and close to everything. The cabin was clean and had everything I needed. This was the second time I booked with Cool Cabins and I was very pleased both times. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Zion S.

5 - Excellent

Cabin was clean and well stocked would love to stay again

2/10 Terrible

Selinka M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not clean at all. It mention there is Landry inside but there was not.dirtiest place that I was rent ever in my life .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Perfect for our small family!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this cozy little cabin! Just the right size for my wife and out two young ones. Easy access to parking for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Perfectly quaint in the way only a mountain cabin can be! The check-in process being a separate location that served everyone at once was a bit tricky, that said the staff were swift and courteous and got us quickly on our way. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Luis I.

5 - Excellent

At first we got directions on how to get here not an actual address, we had to Google to find it and once we did. We loved the little cabin. It's cozy, warm, quiet and homely. It has great appliances that are easy to use. It has a decent bed, bring your own pillows honestly. The only thing I'd say could be better was the front light as it seemed to be motion activated. Besides that 10/10 would stay here again

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daysi R.

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

Snow Haven

Amazing weekend getaway with the family. The cabin was cute and cozy, small but big enough for my husband and I and our two small children. One star off for cleanliness because the shower was a little moldy but it has a wood frame and that’s difficult to clean. Not a huge deal. It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood close to everything. No issues with staff. They were friendly and great, and when I called for late checkout, the response was prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Q.

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

Great little cabin for a family of four with small children.

This was a cute cabin with all the necessary amenities. It is located in a nice neighborhood not far from downtown Big Bear.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mariel T.

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

Nothing but good thoughts about my experience

Everything was clean, cozy and exactly as listed. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019