In Big Bear City .You'll find Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Community Arts Theater Society within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Community Arts Theater Society - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Bear Mountain Golf Course - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
Snow Summit - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
Bear Mountain Express Lift - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
The Village - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Maggio's Pizza - 7 min drive
Taco Bell - 9 min drive
Carl's Jr. - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated
Welcome to Barrett Cottage. Newly renovated cottage, perfect for a small group getaway in the mountains. Be inspired! This home is located on a corner lot in the Poets neighborhood of Big Bear City. Known for its mature trees and quiet mountain energy - Sleeps 5 - Quiet area - Flat gravel parking for 2 cars - Fenced front yard - Gas fireplace - Central heating - Single story home (see description) - Full kitchen with oven, fridge, dishwasher, and microwave
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The newly renovated Barrett Cottage is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 682 sq foot home located in the heart of Big Bear City. Corner lot with fully fenced front yard. Beautiful, updated kitchen with full sized appliances. This home is considered single story home (there is a loft area). All bedding and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: (Primary) Queen bed, nightstands, and 42” smart tv.
Bedroom 2: Twin bunk bed with twin trundle, nightstand, closet.
We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton balls, cotton swabs and floss picks. Hand towels (1) and wash cloths (2) are also be provided. The bath towels are not for lake use, please bring extra for the lake.
Bathroom: Tiled Shower, single sink.
Living Room: Open to kitchen and dining area. Large cozy couch, 60” smart Tv for your streaming services, limited games.
There is a loft area in this home; however, access is steep. Enter at your own risk. Young children should be watched for the ladder/stairs. The loft has two bean bags, but not necessarily made for guests use.
Dining- Table seats 4 comfortably, 2 extra chairs are provided. Additional seating at kitchen bar for 3.
Kitchen: Fridge, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, 12 cup drip coffee, and Keurig style coffee maker. Fully stocked with all utensils, cookware, and dishware. We provide a starter pack of ground coffee, sugar, k-cups, paper towel, and trash bags. Other spices for cooking are limited and not guaranteed.
Yard – You have access to the 4-foot chain link fenced front yard. There is no access to the backyard area. The placement of the home has a connecting back yard that does not belong to Barrett Cottage. It is fenced, and does not take from your privacy in the front yard area.
Deck- Located in front of home. Two lounge chairs. Propane grill and patio furniture coming soon. We do provide propane. The tank is changed once a week; however, if it is empty upon arrival you can swap it(CVS, Walgreens) or fill it (DIY). We will reimburse the tank swap with a picture of itemized receipt.
Parking: Flat gravel parking for up to 2 vehicles. Located in front of the home. You do need to walk around to a gate to enter property. No street parking allowed.
Entry- Main entrance has 5-6 steps into the home. The backdoor has 3 steps.
This home does not allow any type of animals. This does include service animals. The owner is highly allergic to even the most hypoallergenic of animals. Please respect the owners and their health by selecting a pet friendly home. We have many homes where we can host your entire family, reach out for other options!
We hope we have answered all your questions. If we did not, feel free to send us a message.
The loft area is a use at own risk area of the home. This is due to the steep ladder/stairs. You're not missing much by not using the loft area. One closet is locked for owner/cleaner use only. Otherwise you have access to everything.
After checking into the office, we will leave you to enjoy Big Bear, unless any issues arise. We are almost always available to contact. Please use the messaging option. These messages get sent to our whole team and is the fastest way to get a hold of us.
Popular or commonly visited locations and distances from the home in miles.
.5 Community Market .8 Big Bear Historical Museum .8 Thelmas Family Restaurant 1.5 Pickles Pie Shop 1.7 Broadway Cafe 1.9 Convention Center (OktoberFest, Farmers Market, Wyatts Saloon) 1.9 Big Bear Snow play 3.1 Lake Access(closest Stanfield Cutoff) 3.1OJ’s Donuts 3.2 Alpine Pedal Path 3.2 Stater Bros Grocery 3.3 Vons 3.4 CVS 3.4 Starbucks 3.8 Big Bear Alpine Zoo 3.8 Home of The Hang Over 3.8 Walgreens 4.4 Moonridge Coffee Company 4.5 Snow Summit 4.7 Savvy Bears Office 4.8 Grizzly Manor Cafe 4.7 Bear Mountain Golf Course 5.4 Pine Knot Marina 5.6 The Village (shopping & restaurants) 6.0 Oakside Restaurant 6.2 Alpine Slide 7.2 Captain Johns Marina 7.9 Boulder Bay Park
If there is a specific location not mentioned, please reach out. We would love to give you a distance. Most places in Big Bear can be driven to in under 15 minutes or less.
We recommend having your own transportation. There is public transportation which can be found .3 miles from the home. To view this option search Mountain Transit. They also have a free trolley to the main parts of town.
Taxi, Uber, and similar services are hit or miss and should not be relied on.
Occupancy (5) and car limit (2) are set by the city. They will enforce these. If found to have more than we are licensed for, you may be evicted with no refund. So please adhere to these limitations.
4x4, AWD, and or chains required to be carried in winter months No Animals of any sort No bath towels to the lake No Smoking of any sort in the home No Parties No Street Parking Quiet Hours after 10p No Spa use 10p-7a No glitter or confetti No outdoor music that can be heard at property line Exterior lights off at 10p
Upon Check Out
Wash dishes (start dishwasher) Pick up yard of trash, cigarette butts, lids ect Leave used beds unmade Close any open windows & doors. Do NOT turn off heater in winter months All used towels can be piled in bathroom (all linens are cleaned off site) Turn off lights Lock up Place all trash in the bin outside. The lid must close completely.
Trash day is Monday. Please bring trash bin to curb Sunday. If the provided bin is full. Do not leave trash out. Take trash to 24/7 drop off site. Address is provided in our homes, and on online guide.
Keypad code will be provided once identification is verified in person at our office 41312 Big Bear Blvd (Sun-Thu 12p-8p & Fri-Sat 12P-9p). Late check-in will need to be arranged and approved day of check-in.
No refund will be made for cancellation due to weather, road conditions, acts of nature, mechanical failures, electrical failures or malfunctions with spas, TVs or other equipment, or for sighting of insects, rodents, or other animals. No refunds will be made for circumstances beyond the Homeowner’s control. Rescheduling is allowed if all roads have been closed into the area for 24 hours. Chains are often required and should be always carried. They may be needed to get in or out of Big Bear or your rental. Guest is responsible for snow removal from decks and stairs during their stay.
Pets-We do not allow any sort of animal on this property. The owners are allergic to even the most hypo allergenic of animals. Sorry no service animals due to this. We manage many animal friendly homes. Please reach out for recommendations. Disregarding the owner’s health will result in eviction and fines.
Cleaning Fee- nonnegotiable. This covers clean linens, cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, floors, and basic care of the home. This does not cover left trash, excessive messes, and cleaning dirty dishes. The home has deeper clean items that happen 2-3x a year.
Insects/rodents- We are in the mountains! We do our best to make sure you don't run into any insects or rodents during your stay. Our homes are inspected regularly to prevent such occurrences. Bug spray is left under the kitchen sinks for immediate aid. Otherwise most of our homes are serviced quarterly by Terminix. No refunds or discounts will be issued for insect or rodent sightings.
If all house rules are followed, then no extra charges will occur!
Trash bags drop off - $25 per bag Dirty dishes - $25+ Bodily Fluid cleanup - $50 per spot Excessive filthiness cleanup - $25+ Dirty Grill - $25 Delaying cleaner on checkout - $100 + Glitter/confetti cleanup- $150 Smoking inside- $1000 Bringing an animal-$1000 Occupancy (5 including children and infants) and car limit (2) are set by the city. They will enforce these. If found to have more than we are licensed for, you may be evicted with no refund. So please adhere to these limitations.
4x4, AWD, and or chains required to be carried in winter months No Animals of any sort No bath towels to the lake No Smoking of any sort in the home No Parties No Street Parking Quiet Hours after 10p No Spa use 10p-7a No glitter or confetti No outdoor music that can be heard at property line Exterior lights off at 10p
Upon Check Out
Wash dishes (start dishwasher) Pick up yard of trash, cigarette butts, lids ect Leave used beds unmade Close any open windows & doors. Do NOT turn off heater in winter months All used towels can be piled in bathroom (all linens are cleaned off site) Turn off lights Lock up Place all trash in the bin outside. The lid must close completely.
Trash day is Monday. Please bring trash bin to curb Sunday. If the provided bin is full. Do not leave trash out. Take trash to 24/7 drop off site. Address is provided in our homes, and on online guide.
Keypad code-Big Bear requires their Good Neighbor Policy to be signed prior to gaining access to the home. The person booking the home MUST sign, no exceptions. Declining to sign will result in no access to the home, & cancellation of reservation with no refund. GNP can be found in our listing along with the break down of our agreement. Agreement is sent in a link for virtual signature in welcome message..
No refund will be made for cancellation due to weather, road conditions, acts of nature, mechanical failures, electrical failures or malfunctions with spas, TVs or other equipment, or for sighting of insects, rodents, or other animals. No refunds will be made for circumstances beyond the Homeowner’s control.
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
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2023-00503
Property is also known as
178803
Frequently asked questions
How close is Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated to the airport?
This vacation home is 44.5 mi (76-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated to the beach?
This vacation home is 4.8 mi (13-min drive) from Swim Beach.
Does Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated to downtown Big Bear City?
This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Big Bear City.
Barrett Cottage • Quiet area • Renovated Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Miguel E.
Dec 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cabin, very clean and modern.
Very nice location, the cabin size is perfect for small families. Very clean and modern. The people that is managing the property is very nice. Definitely we would like to come back. Thank you very much.