At Papa Bear's Hideout, experience the warmth and charm of Big Bear. Enjoy a river rock wood burning fireplace, spacious living room with comfortable seating, or unwind in the game room with foosball and arcade machines. Take advantage of a full kitchen for home-cooked meals and cozy up by the smart TVs.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7145 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$937
NZ$937
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue
Papa Bear's Hideout is a dream destination. Conveniently located walking distance to Snow Summit Ski Resort for amazing winter activities, and world-class mountain biking. Just a short drive to The Village, shops, restaurants, and lake! This cozy two-story home has Knotty Pine throughout and central heating. Enjoy all that Big Bear has to offer and start making memories with your family and friends!
LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1500+ sq ft home with living room, TV, dining table, bar seating, a beautiful river rock wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Upstairs master bedroom has a king bed, smart TV, and private bath. Downstairs second bedroom has a queen bed and smart TV. Downstairs third bedroom has a double/twin bunk bed and smart. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN - Full kitchen with a stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, and more.
AMENITIES - NEW Game Room in detached garage with foosball table, 2 player basketball game, Super Nintendo mini (2 of them), Xbox, darts, three arcade machines: Mortal Kombat 4, Classic Arcade with 10 games in it and Captain Hook pinball machine. Loft with pool table! Board games and card games. Smart TVs and blazing-fast Wi-Fi. Keep yourself warm sitting by the cozy wood burning fireplace. Laundry are with stackable washer/dryer.
OUTDOORS - Side deck with hot tub, patio furniture, and gas barbecue.
PARKING - 2 car driveway
Close to National Forest hiking trails Snow Summit - walking distance Lake - 1.3 miles Village - 1.5 miles Bear Mountain - 2.2 miles
Other things to note: Max occupancy 7 No pets allowed Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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
Games
Smart TV
Video game console
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
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
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
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
Rock climbing 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)
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 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-2024-1450
Property is also known as
511418
About the area
Located in Summit Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide
Is Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue?
As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue on 30 Mar 2026 start from NZ$937, 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 Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue located?
This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of East-Mountain Xpress Lift and Snow Summit. The Village is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.
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Papa Bear's Hideout - Walk to Slopes, Hot Tub, Game Room, Barbecue Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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We had a lovely stay. It was very clean and conveniently close to the ski slopes. Our kids loved the game room.
Abra P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christine W.
2 Oct 2024
Cozy cabin
We were g'ma and g'pa with our youngest son's family and everyone had a place plus lots of activities on site for each of us to do. Cool cabins was very responsive to our needs when a fan was required. The location was so quiet being located on a cul de sac. Close to a ski run for winter, but nice for summer too.
Christine W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kendall b.
27 Jan 2025
Perfect Ski Canin
Perfect ski Cabin walking distance to the lifts. Couldn't ask for much more!
Location was good, enough room for 5 of us to sleep and eat although not enough seats in the living room for 5 people. Had an issue which we called about 1st day and was told someone would come, they did not. No heating for the bedroom and bathroom upstairs which would have been nice to know. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay.
I was a little worried about coming to this place after reading a not-great February review, but we found the cabin to be very clean with comfortable beds. Bring any specialty kitchen utensils (no pizza cutter), and maybe Saran wrap, (there was a small roll of aluminum foil left that we used), but everything else we needed was there, including a spice rack. It's a cute place, and the kids had lots of fun in the game room; it was a nice bonus.
We had a problem with heating the spa on our first night, but we asked if someone could come out the next morning, and they did come first thing to get it working for us. The management staff was very responsive, and we loved the location, so close to the slopes; moreover, the neighborhood was very quiet while we were there.
We had a great time, and would definitely stay there again for another ski trip!
We were extremely disappointed with our cabin.
1. When we checked in it was clear that the carpets were not fully cleaned. Dirt everywhere in multiple rooms. We soon found out this was the least of our concerns.
2. The entire reason we booked this cabin was for our kids to enjoy the game room. When we checked in the heat was not working in the game room. Cool cabins sent someone out (Tom who was great) but definitely a frustrating start. Tom was able to finally fix the heat. But the main game that the kids want to play does not work (the Multicade). They sent someone out but he was not able to fix it. Once again pretty frustrating...
Also it is not apparent that the game room is in a detached garage. Not mentioned in the description and not what we thought we were getting in the rental. This matters because our kids are young and we did not feel comfortable leaving them out there for too long without having to check on them.
3. The fish hook in my pregnant wife's foot. There was a fish hook embedded in the carpet right outside the bunk beds where our kids are sleeping. After putting the kids to bed my wife stepped on something very sharp. We were shocked to see that this was a fish hook sticking out of the rug. Needless to say this is completely unacceptable.
4. To cook on the grill I had to balance on a chunk of ice. Our neighbors are renting a cabin where the deck has been cleared. This is not acceptable.
5. Half the stove burners don't work.
6. No ice maker or ice tray in fridge.
7. You literally can not open the dishwasher without unscrewing cabinet handle.
We felt completely ripped off and that this trip has truly been a nightmare solely because of this cabin.