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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101716 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

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

  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Boulder Bay Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Village - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Big Bear Marina - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Snow Summit - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬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.

Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome

*****NEWLY REMODELED BATHROOM (leak has 100% been resolved)****
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON

Bear's Lair is your LAKEFRONT home away from home located on Metcalf Bay only a short drive to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Our home has stunning lake, marina, and Mountain View’s Our newly remodeled exterior log home is located next door to Holloway's Marina and a very short drive to the village, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain. Bear's Lair is pet friendly with no extra charge for your well behaved 4 legged family members.

The home has a reverse floor plan with 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. The first floor bedrooms include a king size bed, queen size bed, and 4 twin beds. All beds are made with fresh linens prior to your arrival. Also on the first floor is the washer and dryer.

The second floor includes a living area with high vaulted ceilings and large windows with dramatic views overlooking Big Bear Lake, Holloway's Marina, and the San Bernardino National Forest. The living area is perfect for your whole group to enjoy with a large flat screen TV, large wood-burning fireplace, pool table, dining area, and open kitchen. The kitchen includes all of your cooking essentials such as pots and pans, silverware, cooking utensils, dishware, glassware, coffee maker and more. The kitchen also offers all major appliances such as a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and gas stove. We even get you started with paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher soap, and garbage bags. Also on the second floor is a brand new bathroom with double sinks and gorgeous shower.

The third floor loft, with a queen size bed, overlooks the second floor living area and also has spectacular views thru the large windows.

To maximize this gorgeous location there are wrap around decks on the first and second floors. Enjoy the spa on the first floor deck and the charcoal BBQ and outdoor seating on the first floor deck as well while watching the sunset over Big Bear Lake and viewing the snow capped mountains in the winter. If you don't have your own boat, a very short walk away is Holloway's Marina where you can rent all types of watercraft.
***CURRENTLY THE BOAT DOCK IS NOT AVAILABLE****
License # VRR-2021-1008

Property manager

Stacie Linka

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 1,716 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please pick up after your pets when you leave.

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, 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 2021-1008

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.2 mi (63-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi (6-min drive) from Swim Beach.

Does Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome to downtown Big Bear Lake?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

Lakefront Big Bear Cabin Access To Lake Pets Welcome Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for Spring fishing weekend

Great location, big house for big family dog, kid friendly, lake access at Holloways Marina very close. Would love to rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

We enjoyed the location and being on the lake, but there were a few things not great about our stay. The house was a bit outdated, beds were really uncomfortable, one of our friends ended up having to sleep on the couch because his back was hurting after the first night. The kitchen lacked basic supplies, no salt, pepper or cooking oil. Only one burner on the stove top would ignite, and the oven rack didn't work so looks like someone put a pot to hold it up. We couldn't find a hair dryer and there was no soap in the showers. The loft light and fan would not turn on. Lastly the spa jets didn't seem to work or very minimal pressure. For the price we paid, it was disappointing to not have the basic amenities. Perhaps most disappointing was the owner’s response when I provided this feedback. She was very dismissive and basically said they are not a hotel and did not address anything regarding the stove, lights, fan and jacuzzi not functioning properly. While a great location definitely not worth the money they are charging and not very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaffrey H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay somewhere else

There are a lot of other properties available. Save yourself the headache and book elsewhere. The king bedroom had an awful smell most likely from water leaking from the roof. The rug was soaked and basically this room was off limits.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Fishing fun with family perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rabina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

VERY NICE PLACE!

My family and I really enjoyed this property and will definitely book it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our Christmas 2024 Trip

We spent our Christmas week in the cabin with some family. Great experience. Issues that other guests have had are fixed already or fixable with common sense. For instance, the downstairs bedroom with the queen bed is coldest, keep the door open. It took us one night to figure that out. Check the vents to make sure they’re open. Loft is the warmest (duh, hot air rises). Kitchen had almost everything you need, but no spices but so what, not a big deal to grab in town, try out grocery outlet! They have everything! Upstairs bathroom had some issues with warmth, but it wasn’t cold. Just wasn’t super hot. I’m always freezing but I managed to use this shower for our entire 5 day stay. Downstairs shower has hotter water so if you like that better, go use that one. Some spider webs, but never saw a spider. It’s a mountain, spiders live there too. They definitely caused no issue for us. We had an issue at check in but it was resolved within 30 minutes and we were able to get into the beautiful cabin. Nice big clean fridge. The pool table was a great time. The cabin was clean and quiet, plenty of room, and worked well for our group. We had a wonderful Christmas, and can’t think of any real complaints. Perfect location for us. Close to town. Everything was clean, everything works. Loved the wrap around porch and views. Our party ranged in age from 11-67 and everyone enjoyed their time. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely disappointing for the price paid… as soon as you walk in it REEKS OF Cigarette SMOKE. No hot water you will stand there for minutes freezing wondering if this will ever warm up.. it doesn’t … you get spider webs around every turn, not joking from ceiling to walls to in between bedframes… cabin is falling apart … there have been some renovations but over all this place is a liability for injury… thankful we were ok.. It was COLD ! , you can literally see through the cabin walls due to deteriorating wood smh … Lost power for a couple mins on day 2 ..heater is extremely loud good luck sleeping.. checked the closets and found dirty sheets from previous stays.. that room smelled nice! The best part about the cabin was that we did not get bitten by a brown recluse or freeze to death.. location was extremely convenient but that’s about the only thing this place had going for it.. not worth the money find a another property …
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhona A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in big bear

The trip was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The Rental Left A LOT to be desired!

One of the 2 showers did not work. This is tough when you have a large group. Upon telling the rental company about this, they didn't really seem to care. Multiple doors on the property did not lock. This is problematic for obvious reasons! There were open joints all throughout the cabin where you could see light coming thru. There was mold in the one of the downstairs bedrooms. There was a hornets nest in the wall. The Thermostat could not be adjusted (per checkout instructions). We ulimately enjoyed our stay. But this cabin left a lot to be desired and is in major need of being updated!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zuleima C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun family time

Me and my family had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint but did not meet expectations

The cabin needs some upgrading as other reviewers have stated. The lock in the sliding glass door in the living room is non-existent so it's a good thing it's on the second floor. The jacuzzi was partially filled so we couldn't use it. We knew from the description the boat dock wasn't available but it needs serious repair if/when the water level does go back up. Word of warning, the light in the 2nd floor bathroom has a timer. It will switch off leaving one to shower in the dark. For the price I paid, it was not worth it and the $200 cleaning fee is steep considering it was not spotless. The last thing I'll mention ... bring another wine glass if there's more than one person drinking wine. They have exactly 1 but many champagne glasses. The location was quiet and the pool table was a bonus even though it's in a tight space. I would stay here again but absolutely not at this price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James L.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew S., Henderson, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iliana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin for groups

Our group enjoyed our stay. The big space for games and entertainment. The pool table was enjoyed by our group. The location was ideal. Close to trash drop off and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carl F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

The location of the house was nice. It was just outside of town and about 2 miles from snow summit. It is in the water but the lake is still low so the water right there is not the best. The dock is not useable so don’t plane in that. You are right behind the hall away marina and they have boat slips if you need to dock your boat. The inside of the house was fantastic. The bedroom layouts are perfect and you can tell they are making upgrades as they go along. I would recommend this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bear Lake Cabin

Great place for a group vacation. Cabin is spacious and in a great location with lake access Living room/kitchen is great for hanging out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

April J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beware of description

My family and I made the best out of our stay, but we didn't have the best experience. I stayed at this home in the wintertime and there's not many upgrades, only upgrade to the upstairs bathroom. The reason why I booked the second time around because we enjoyed our stay a few years back and we thought since its summer month we could take our boat since the description states the home have a boat dock. So, we booked-after booking we messaged the host and asked if we can leave our boat at the dock during our stay, she messaged back and said let me get back to you. I waited a couple days with no response. We never got a response. As it got closer to our stay I called and left a message-no response! So, I sent her a text message and she finally responded saying they will try and get the dock moved and we can fish off of it. Good we didn't take the boat cause the dock was submerged in water. We couldn't even fish off of it. Second, refrigerator didn't get cold, I reach out and she said for me to place a bowl of ice in the refrigerator and the reason why it wasn't getting cold is because I filled it up with warm food. Thank God we brought coolers because we had to keep our drinks in the cooler and switch food from freezer to refrigerator to keep cool. No light over pool table, was told to get lamps from downstairs. LASTLY, Gas leak from stove igniter, woke up with the whole house smelling like gas. She sent someone out but that's it-no follow up on the issue. Very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denelle C., Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakefront property, Big Bear

The property is as pictured. That check-in process was easy and communication with the host was excellent. The property is right on the lake with beautiful views and balconies off each room. We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bear Vacation

Everything was as expected. Our stay was wonderful. We enjoyed our weekend vacation. We came in to LA from Texas to visit family and booked a weekend trip to Big Bear. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela D.

Outdated property description

The communication with the property manager was spot on. The property itself is outdated, the roof was leaking in various locations. The preset heater temperature did not extend to the 2nd level. Sliders do not lock on the 1st and 2nd level. Could not use the washer or dryer without the breaker tripping. Overall stay was not worth what was paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Trip

Great location, very clean, kitchen well stocked. Plenty of room for our family, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not happy with the condition of the house

The property was very unclean. The jacuzzi tub was partially filled with water and had mold. There were broken boards by the tv with mold on them. The dryer lint filter was completely filled and didn’t fully fit the screen due to the lint build up. There were ants in the kitchen along with mouse droppings behind the fridge. Also found a dead mouse in a trap next to the dryer! Looked like it had been there a little while. There were cookies and new years’ Eve hats on top of the refrigerator. My family and I checked in on the 19th, 18 days past New Year’s Day. My son has asthma and he couldn’t stop coughing and sneezing. We could only stay there 1-night and that only happened because my children were exhausted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronan D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DO NOT STAY

The management of this cabin was the most unhelpful management I have ever experienced. We showed up at the cabin and were welcomed by some trash and dirty dishes. When we tried to find the wifi and were unsuccessful we texted management and they never responded. Then the next morning when we were using the middle floor shower, we realized that the ceiling in the downstairs bedroom was leaking all over our beds and belongings. We had people that had to sleep on the ground that night and weren't provided help. Overall, it was super disappointing and even though we did get partially refunded, it was definitely not worth it. Never staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin and fun stay!

We booked this for our early Thanksgiving celebration with our family and we all loved our stay here! There is a pool table and we had fun playing all day! Our family enjoyed our time here and they wanna come back again next year! The owner was very responsive when I asked questions. Overall, we had fun in this beautiful cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023