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First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding

Cabin near The Village in Big Bear Lake

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Central stay.With a stay at this Big Bear Central cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Village and 3 miles (5 km) of Snow Summit. Big Bear Marina and Big Bear Lake are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Bear Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pine Knot Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪De La Nonna - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding

From snow showers to spring flowers, we've got the charmer for you!

Bearfootin' is a private, forested, two-story, stone's throw from the water, first-tier lakefront log home with 7-person Catalina Spa housed in open-air mahogany gazebo, offering spectacular lake and mountain views and all the comforts of home! Set atop a hill amidst giant granite boulders and mature pines, Bearfootin' is high above the hustle-and-bustle of daily life. This Boulder Bay getaway is undeniably 'cute and cozy' yet elegantly sophisticated. This log home is endowed with floor-to-ceiling knotty pine throughout, having an open-trellis cathedral ceiling. Its charm is only enhanced by its custom mountain decor. Take some time out to cuddle up next to Bearfootin's massive, native-rock, woodburning fireplace... always a heart warmer!

For your apres-ski pleasure or any time, Bearfootin's seven-person Catalina Spa is the perfect aperitif to any day on the mountain or the lake! The spa is housed in a darling mahogany 'doll-house' style gazebo, providing guests with an added element of comfort and privacy. Looking out over the lake and surrounding mountains, it truly embraces all that nature has bestowed on this land!

Bearfootin' is located just a short walk around the corner to scenic Boulder Bay Park (walkout fishing pier, beach area, launch/rent kayaks, anchor boat, walking path, picnic tables, covered pavilion, public facilities), a 1-minute drive to Pleasure Point Marina (boat rentals of all sorts, fishing gear), 2 minutes to the Performing Arts Center, 4 to 5 minutes to the festive Bavarian-style Village of Big Bear (restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, bakery, shops & boutiques, galleries, 2 movie theaters), Alpine Slide (snow tubing~water slide in summer), horseback riding, mountain biking, zip line, swim beach (lifeguarded) and much more. Only 4.5 - 4.7 miles (Google Maps) to the slopes for our skiers and boarders!

Summer Dreamin’?? Make your Bearfootin’ reservation now for a mountain getaway to remember❣️

❤️We invite you to c'mon up and enjoy this lovely splendor. Rest assured, if loveliness were music, even bears would be dancin' at Bearfootin'... life's bear necessity❣️🌲🐻

NOTE: A security camera/motion-detector light is located at the upper northeast corner of the cabin, facing the street.
Maximum Occupants: 4
Maximum Vehicles: 2 (MUST be parked on driveway).


Keywords: Log Cabin, Lake, mountains, skiing, snowboarding, boating, sailing, chalet, lodge, hiking, biking, lodging, bird watching, star-gazing, observatory, vacation, family, recreation, resort, spa, Big Bear, California

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Grounds for removal with fine.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 32

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are required to sign rental contract, due in PDF format atleast 48 hours prior to reservation date or subject to cancellation without refund.
Guests will have an in-person check-in with host or co-host.
Do not tamper with electronics (including security camera).

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Grounds for removal with fine.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Grounds for removal with fine.

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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-2022-1434

Frequently asked questions

How close is First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding to the airport?

This cabin is 37.3 mi (68-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding to the beach?

This cabin is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Swim Beach.

Does First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding to downtown Big Bear Lake?

This cabin is 0.4 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

First-Tier Lakefront Log Charmer! Lakeview Spa In Gazebo,Fireplace,Deck,Sledding Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 86 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Val M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great !!

Just a 4 night bday getaway from Santa Barbara. Good location and cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S., Torrance, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

This cozy cottage has a great view. My husband and I enjoyed our weekend stay. The house had everything we needed. The bed was super comfortable too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin by the lake

We really enjoyed our stay at Dancing bears. We happened to get lucky and visit when there was an abundance of snow. My kids loved playing in it nonstop followed by some jacuzzi time. Bonnie was very welcoming, helpful and responsive. Check-in process was easy. The view is very nice. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Undersold!

The HOT TUB alone, with the million dollar view, makes this place worth every dollar. But the cabin was cute and cozy, and the location was perfect, and the owner's communication was spot-on. Yes, the bathroom was small for me (I'm a big dude) but that's not enough to dissuade us from returning. This cabin was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cozy cabin

Our stay was very pleasant. The cabin is well located right at the entrance of Big Bear Lake, so its easy to move around. Just a mile down the road is a very nice park and some stores. The view is beautiful and the jacuzzi is very nice! Communication was great with Bridget. We went in winter so it was all snowed in (lovely), we did have to ask to get the ice removed from the steps to the cabin and the driveway so our small car could park properly. She responded quick and the guys did a great job! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Don p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Quiet neighborhood with lovely lake view and tall lodge pole pines. Cabin could use some sprucing up on the exterior, Very tiny bathroom and tiny shower if you’re a 6’ guy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is stunning and the property is big and has many areas where kids can play. The only downfall to this property would be that it's bathroom is quite small and that the lighting in the living room is very dim. Overall., Bridget was amazing, the property is in a beautiful area by BB Lake, the property was super clean and you have an amazing jacuzzi which overlooks the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F., Santa Paula

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cozy Getaway!

This cabin near the end of a road was perfect for our family of three! It was quiet, quaint and cozy! It kept us warm and comfy while we enjoyed a few solid days of family fun watching shows, soaking in the hot tub and sliding down the little snowy slope in the backyard. We cooked every night and the kitchen was well stocked for your basic needs! Great communication from the owners and no issues at all on check-in and checkout. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Adventure!

Very Cozy Cabin! The cabin has everything you need for a vacation and great views of the lake. We enjoyed playing with snow just on the backyard and also enjoyed warming up by the chimney . Very close to Boulder Bay Park. Be prepared to make a two mile trip to the dumpster to deposit all trash at the end of your trip. Loved everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tiearra

Liked: Cleanliness

Backyard was perfect for the kids to snow play all day

Very pretty scenery, good upstairs room for the kids. Back yard had a ton of snow to go sledding.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria B., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Experience

Such a cute little house. I highly recommend this house and location. What I will say is this.....The bathroom is beyond small. However this is how they were built back then so no complaints just an FYI. Absolutely love the authentic doors and windows. The house has an amazing fireplace and is completely stocked with everything you would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Tom J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bear Cabin

Great property, but needs air conditioning. It gets hot inside in the afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Anniversary Trip

This was the perfect getaway for our anniversary. Everything was exactly as we had hoped. Communication was great and we had a fantastic time. We hope to make it back with (or without!) our kids next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Moises U., Glendale, AZ. USA

We loved the Cabin, the location is perfect! Enjoyed the view to the lake everyday! Thanks Bridget!

Bridget was very polite and helpful! She went out of her to find us a Mechanic after our vehicle broke down. Thank you 😊 Bridget
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., Downey, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home.

We have rented this cabin many times over the past 11 years. We keep coming back because of location, location, location, and the friendly owner, Bridget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

corina g.

Lake views

Walking distance to Boulder Lake, easy access, and great location to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our mountain escape

Bearfootin' is our mountain escape. What a great host and the cabin is so very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Amelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Good location with view of the lake from the living room. Comfortable and just right for a cozy weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Little Spot on the Mountain!

Perfect and cozy cabin for a weekend getaway. The property is well maintained and the owner is very communicative. The Hot Tub was the highlight of the trip for sure. We will be staying again!!!!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Bernhard O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Run-down and neglected property that is not even clean - Stay away

What a bust - this place shows years and years of deferred maintenance and neglect from the owner - Bridget. This place might have been nice decades ago but it is so outdated, run down and neglected - however the owner does not care at all. Upon our arrival in September the Christmas decorations from last year were still up - well odd - unfortunately all dusty. And so is the whole house - spider webs, dust, you name it. The carpet is ripped, a window covering that fell off is just leaning in the corner. The appliances in the kitchen are at least 30 years old, the plastic walls inside fridge have started to disintegrate - nobody should store food in there. A broken window that is covered with some plastic adds extra charm. The advertised BBQ was so filthy and has not been cleaned in a long time. The "newest addition to this gem" - the hot tub was not operational. Knobs falling off, the water murky, the hot tub cover water logged that it took 2 people to open it up. No human being should go in there. We contacted Bridget right upon our arrival and all we got was lame excuses and that there is nothing for her to do. We had serious health concerns staying there as my wife is a high-risk individual and staying at a place that has not been properly cleaned during the COVID-19 pandemic is dangerous. Bridget accused us that we would be setting this up and we should not even be travelling if my wife is immune-compromised. What an insult. We told Bridget that we can't stay under these living conditions and she told us we are free to leave but she would not refund us any money, not even the cleaning fee. We were at the property for about 45 minutes (half of the time with her on the phone). We left to find another place and before we even found another place Bridget removed the access code from the smart lock, effectively locking us out of the place that we booked for 5 days. We can only warn any traveler to not book this place! By far the worst short term rental experience we ever had in many years of travelling around the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norm & Dawn B., Eastvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Beautiful view, quite and peaceful. Very close to the village and other activities. We would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Cambria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good spot

This is a great little cabin for no more that 4 people. It was stocked with everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. Some good info for potential renters: There is no AC in this house, the 5 minute walk to the lake is along the busy highway. The Jacuzzi and outside space was nice, but it would be more comfortable with better outside seating. Overall, a good stay and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Kathy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sad Anniversary Trip

The cabin is in need of major renovation. Pictures online are outdated. 20 years of rental use shows. It looks like it was nice long ago, but now it suffers from neglect. I wish I could post pictures. I'm not trying to be mean, I just want the reviews I read to be true, so I have to be honest with mine. I picked this cabin because it had a high rating. (Shame on anyone for lying!) Maybe a 25 year old guy might be happy with this cabin, but as a 60-year-old well seasoned female traveler, landlord, former inn-keeper and designer, I was very disappointed. Specifics: BBQ did not work. Hot tub cover/jets/lights/temperature did not operate correctly. Fans for the summer heat did not work, or rotate, or stop clicking. Kitchen had ants, bedroom had a mouse, and rafters and windows were cobwebby throughout. I could go on, but that would be getting picky and mean. I suspect the owner is out of state. They need to get a new housekeeper and spa guy. Miss B was more defensive than helpful. (Plus, I fear being honest here will only inspire some hot-headed retaliatory remarks that will attempt to disparage me and my credibility, as I've read in other reviews.) But I'll fall on my sword for the truth to get out, and hopefully for the owners to spend a few grand on bringing the place up to it's former glory. The bones and the views are very good! Just give this girl some TLC, please!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., Downey, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to get away from the city.

We have stayed in this cabin many times. It is like our vacation home in Big Bear. We love the decor, location, comfortable couches, spa and the relationship we have built with the owner, Bridget. We always have a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

We had a great time. Beautiful view from every place in the whole cabin. Jacuzzi had a great view of the lake. Contact with the manager was easy peasy and very plesant. We had so much fun just getting away to celebrate our anniversary and early Father’s Day! Will definately want to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020