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Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue

Vacation home near The Village in Big Bear Lake

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A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A residential area with a house, a fenced yard, and a building with a balcony.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A snow-covered cabin with a unique sloped roof, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4848 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Metcalf Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

City center stay.A stay at this Big Bear Central vacation home places you steps from Gilner Point and within a 5-minute walk of Metcalf Bay. Big Bear Lake and Holloway's Marina & RV Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gilner Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holloway's Marina & RV Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Trap - ‬4 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.

Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue

Escape to this cozy gambrel-style cabin in the prime Gilner Point area of Big Bear Lake. Recently renovated with a blend of classic cabin charm and modern comforts, this 800+ sq ft retreat is just a 2-minute walk from Big Bear Lake and the marina.

Enjoy a peaceful mountain escape with the lake and forest right outside your door. Spend your days by the water or exploring nearby trails, then return to the fenced backyard for a BBQ or settle in by the wood-burning fireplace for a cozy evening.

Inside the cabin
The inviting living room features comfortable seating, ceiling fans, a TV, dining table and bar seating. A beautiful wood-burning fireplace creates a warm and cozy atmosphere after a day of exploring Big Bear.

The fully equipped kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, including a six-burner stove with oven, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave and toaster oven. A blender, coffee maker, spices, dishes, pots and pans are also provided.

Sleeping arrangements
The cabin accommodates up to 4 guests.
Bedroom 1 (Upstairs) – Queen bed and Smart TV
Bedroom 2 (Loft) – Queen bed with privacy curtains and Smart TV
1 full bathroom
Extra blankets and pillows provided

Amenities
Wood-burning fireplace
Portable AC
Smart TVs
Streaming apps
Fast WiFi
Dedicated workspace
Board games and card games
Ceiling fans
Fully equipped kitchen
Six-burner stove with oven
Refrigerator with ice maker
Dishwasher
Microwave
Blender
Toaster oven
Coffee maker
Spices
Dishes, pots and pans
Fully fenced backyard
Deck
Gas BBQ
Parking for 2 vehicles
Up to 2 small dogs allowed
$50 pet fee per pet

Outdoor space
Enjoy the fresh mountain air from the fully fenced backyard and deck. Fire up the gas BBQ for an outdoor meal or relax among the tall pine trees after a day at the lake.

Location
Located in the prime Gilner Point area of Big Bear Lake, this cabin puts you just a 2-minute walk from Big Bear Lake and within walking distance of the marina. National Forest hiking trails are also nearby, making it easy to enjoy Big Bear's natural surroundings.

Other things to note
Max occupancy 4
Pet fee $75 per pet ( 2 small dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
Permit #VRR-2025-2262

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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

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 848 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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-2025-2262

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.1 mi (66-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (6-min drive) from Swim Beach.

Does Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue to downtown Big Bear Lake?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Cute Cabin in Great Location

We had an excellent stay although all to short. The cabin is in a perfect location close to everything but in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by the lake. Super easy check in and check out process makes things very easy. Will likely be back again very soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa U.

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

Cozy cabain

Cabain was cozy and clean i would stay again for sure !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Great cozy cabin

The cabin was in a great location and was nice for my family of five. We really enjoyed our stay. The beds could be updated and the kitchen table but other then that it was overall a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto M.

5 - Excellent

Great little cabin for a family get away. To large beds with a big back yard , a bbq and fully stocked kitchen, separate from the living room.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thorn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is nice and cozy. It is pretty easy to feel at home with the cabin being fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need for you day to day. This place illuminates good vibes. The cabin even comes loaded with games. Small recommendations would be to high dust and acquire better fireplace tools.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aura G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing Big Bear stay!

Very nice stay. Location is great, very quiet and peaceful. Close to everything. Property is adequate, old but charming! My dog loved it. Cozy! My kids want to come back. Very reasonably priced. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danette S.

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

Relaxing getaway

After a difficult year it was great to come to relax with my kids. The cabin was older but clean. Enough towels and trash bags given. The neighborhood was quiet and easy to get to all the low key activities we wanted to do. I would rent from here every summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naresh M.

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

Good stay with Family

Pretty nice cabin with very calm and nice neighborhood. My kid enjoyed a lot. The backyard is pretty huge. If you have a family with 2 or more kids, this is the one for the fun. The only thing I could say that could be improved, is the checkin process. If they change it to self-checkin, I would come here every year :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Allison H.

Nice Home, Except for Sleeping

This home is perfectly located in a quiet, safe neighborhood…perfect for accessing the Village, Alpine Slide and the lake. We loved the patio and yard for morning coffee, evening wine and lounging in the sun with our dog. The only issue is that the beds are all terribly old and uncomfortable. No one in our family was able to sleep soundly as the springs and uneven mattresses were very old & uneven. We would stay here again, but not before the owners replace the mattresses.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Great cozy stay

This cabin is perfect for a small group. It's not the most modern or the fanciest but it did the job!! It sleeps 4 comfortably. The location is great too. You're near the lake and less than a 15 minute drive to Snow Summit. The house is fully stocked with extra blankets, kitchen supplies (including dish soap, sponge, extra paper towels, coffee filters), utensils, kitchen towels, etc… the bathroom is quaint but has everything you need from toiletries to extra TP and the water warms up super fast. The fireplace is small but don't let that fool you- the cabin got nice and toasty in no time. We enjoyed our stay very much. The beds were ok so don't expect temperpedic quality mattresses but after a day on the slopes we slept just fine. The only thing was the ceiling of the shower had some old critters stuck to it. Other than that it was clean and in decent condition. Would stay here again for sure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chia Chen W.

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

Good cabin

We really loved the cabin because everyone was nice over there. And we loved your service managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SARA M.

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

Clean and Kitschy

Excellent cabin! So cute and cozy, and VERY CLEAN. This cabin is in a great location and has a kitschy, rustic charm. Not fancy by any means, but provided an EXCELLENT weekend getaway for our family of four. The only thing missing was some sort of baking pan; we improvised, but if you plan to use the oven, make sure you have your own bakeware. Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam L.

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

Big bear stay

Loved the property. Very clean and the apartment was very quaint and had a lot of character. Would Defo stay at this property again. Without hesitation. Loved the fireplace as well. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great experience

It was peaceful and perfect
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john K.

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

Even in 60 degree weather the coziness of the cabin was Fanciful !!

Excellent accommodations and very economical. ..clean, greay for our dogs by the lake and short access to hiking. We"ll be back. Please tell owner to simplify operating instructions to TV..Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025