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Property grounds
Dining
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Bear Mountain Express Lift
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gold Mine Golf Course and Big Bear Mountain Resort. United States Adaptive Recreation Center and Bear Mountain Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Village - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Slopeside Pub - ‬5 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.

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, spices, 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

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Property amenities

Ski

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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

  • No pets 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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number VRR-2024-0428

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.5 mi (74-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi (5-min drive) from Swim Beach.

Does Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue to downtown Big Bear Lake?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

Reviews

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

8.6

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Selinka M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Ned L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

Darius D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Desiree Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.

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

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

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

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing but good thoughts about my experience

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