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Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$678
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

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's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Big Bear with this centrally located 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat. Just a stroll away from the lake, marina, Boulder Bay Park, and scenic hiking trails, this spacious 1300+ sq ft home is the perfect base for your mountain adventures. A short drive takes you to all that Big Bear has to offer, including the Village, ski resorts, Snow Play, and the Convention Center.

LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1300+ sq ft home with living room, dining area, a smart TV, a wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating. Unwind in the cozy atmosphere created by a crackling fire after a day of exploration while you gather with loved ones in this mountain home.

ROOMS & BEDS - 3 bedroom, 2 bath. The upstairs bedroom suite has a queen bed, smart TV, and private bath. The downstairs second bedroom has a queen bed and attached bath. The upstairs third bedroom has a double/twin bunk bed.

KITCHEN - Full kitchen, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, dishes, pots/pans, spices and more.

AMENITIES - Enjoy modern amenities like smart TVs, streaming apps, and fast WiFi throughout the property. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace or take advantage of the convenient laundry area with a side-by-side washer/dryer.

OUTDOORS - Community amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, and a basketball hoop for active leisure. The unit has a charcoal grill.

PARKING - 3 parking spaces/community parking, no boat trailer parking

Pools and Jacuzzis are seasonal and only open during certain times of the year.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails
Lake - complex is lakefront
Village - 1.9 miles
Snow Summit - 3.8 miles
Bear Mountain - 5.6 miles

Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 7 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.
Pool key deposit: $50
No pets allowed
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am

Property manager

Big Bear Cool Cabins

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Tennis
  • 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
  • Theme park 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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,374 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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-2024-2641

Property is also known as

434662
Brown Bear's Den 3br/2ba/lakefront Complex/wifi

About the area

Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Boulder Bay Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Snow Summit - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ on 9 Jul 2025 start from NZ$678.21, 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.

Is Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ located?

Located in Boulder Bay, this holiday home is steps from Metcalf Bay and 2 mi (3.2 km) from The Village. Big Bear Lake and Pleasure Point Marina are also within 5 minutes.

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Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long wait for check in, nice stay

While there was a 30 min wait to check in, the stay was nice and as expected. Comfortable space, well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

5 - Excellent

Absolutely amazing! We loved the Den and had great service. We ended up staying an extra day, since they made it so easy. We will definitely be coming back.

4/10 Poor

Robert H.

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

No view of lake, dirty and sticky inside, propane grill doesn’t function

We’ve rented out cabins from cool cabins before and this is the first time we walk in and the floors are very dusty and everything was sticky. The condition of the couches was horrible. We didn’t want our children touching anything in there at all. Just when we said well let’s hang out on the back porch and grill the meat that we brought, we come to find that the grill didn’t work. We ended up buying more food in big bear doubling up our expenses. Not our best experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tawfik M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The cleaning

The house wasn’t clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jason O.

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

Great Time

All was good, great time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

To many spiders

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Good size condo

We had a great time staying here. Good size house clean. Bedding clean. Your in the woods So cobwebs were on the ceiling. I would go back. Cool cabins answered anything we asked. Big Bear has lots to do for teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

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

LetThe fun begin

Not one problem. The property is beautiful. The process for renting was easy. Beautiful place to be. Wonderful memories at an awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

DESIREE F.

Great weekend getaway!

My family and I had a perfect little getaway weekend! We stayed at the Brown Bear's Den Condo. It was a nice, quiet, relaxing retreat. The cabin was clean, cozy, it just felt like home. It was a 3 bedroom and 2 bath. My husband I slept in the master bedroom, the bed was a queen, and was very comfortable. My aunt and her husband slept in the second room, which had a full. My other aunt and grandfather slept in the 3rd room which had bunk beds. And my mom slept on the pull out bed in the living room. The cabin had all the necessities we needed, like plates, cups, utensils, pots, and pans. There was a TV in every room and wifi. The heating system worked great, especially in 17 degree weather. It was about 10 minutes away from all the shopping and restaurants. There were a lot of nearby areas where we can enjoy all the snow. We ate at the Hacienda Grill, delicious authentic Mexican food. We all enjoyed the cabin very much. I would definitely recommend Big Bear Cool Cabins, great price, great cabin, awesome customer service, what more could you ask for?! Reservation # 321341
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hunter L.

Very nice and cozy and clean

Spacious, comfortable and pleasantly decorated, this condo suited our needs perfectly. Bed was very comfy and the shower was nice and powerful. Wish we'd had a longer stay to enjoy the condo and the property, but we were only there one night. Very grateful to have the laundry room!