Location: Big Bear City, Big Bear, Inland Empire, California, USA
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
That's right. Only $95 a night to enjoy this perfect two-bedroom, two-bath location to bunk down after enjoying a wonderful day experiencing Big Bear at its most colorful season of the year.
Wondering what $95 a night will get you? The Bear Country Farmhouse is far from your typical vacation rental cabin. Here you can step back in time to a simpler period in America when a weekend getaway didn't cost as much as a down payment on the family car! This delightful farmhouse might remind you of your grandparent's home, or the farmhouse that landed on the wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz." But even more attractive is the low rate now available for fall -- only $95 a night midweek! You will have to look long and hard for a similar two-bedroom, two-bath cabin at that price. Also, if you can make it a 3-night stay that is all you will pay. No taxes, no additional cleaning charge, and no other hidden fees!
The Bear Country Farmhouse shows its patriotic colors throughout every room, and Old Glory is always flying above the front porch. The barn-red and cottage-white farmhouse, complete with its own windmill and backyard barn, is a one-of-a-kind vacation experience your family will always remember. The farmhouse looks much as would in the early 1800s. All floors are wide-plank pine, and the T&G ceilings are supported by massive wood beams. Care has been taken to keep today’s modern gadgets – the TVs, DVD players and appliances -- behind closed doors to maintain the look of an early American farmhouse. And what’s a farmhouse without a large, eat-in kitchen. With its cottage-white bead-board wainscoting and barn-red walls, this one is loaded with country charm. Farm antiques, such as an old milk storage container, add to the kitchen’s country look. There’s even a deep, double farmhouse sink, of course! You also have the convenience of a washer-and-dryer in the kitchen, but you’ll find them hidden behind barn doors.
Climb the pine staircase to the two bedrooms on the second floor, which are separated by a full bath. The master bedroom contains a queen-sized bed and armoire, complete with a TV and DVD unit. There’s also a spacious, mirrored closet. The second bedroom (fondly known as the Blue Room) has a bead board trundle bed that can accommodate two individuals, and also offers a walk-in closet. Two more individuals can bunk down on the queen sofa bed in the living room, with a convenient bath just down the hall, which brings the total sleeping accommodations at the farmhouse to six.
There are relaxing decks off both bedrooms, plus a back porch off the kitchen with Adirondack lounge chairs to keep an eye on the burgers and franks on the barbeque grill or watch the dogs romp in the fenced back yard. The best place at sundown is the upstairs observation deck with its views of the pine-covered northern mountain range.
You will want to head indoors as soon as the sun dips below the west end of the lake, however, since falling temperatures quickly follow on the mountain. That’s when you will want to gather ‘round the gas fireplace in the living room that keeps the entire toasty farmhouse warm on chilly nights. There are additional heaters in both baths, as well as room heaters in the bedrooms if you wish to close the doors for privacy at night.
For the night owls who don’t want the day to end, there’s a large screen television and DVD player with access to hundreds of movie and sports channels in the living room china cabinet. You can also make free, long distance coast-to-coast calls from the 1900’s-style telephone. You will want to tell distant friends and family of the perfect place you have discovered for future vacations in Big Bear!
Close to the ski slopes as well as the lake, the Bear Country Farmhouse provides the ideal mountain getaway no matter the season. If you were fortunate enough to grow up in a rural farmhouse, wouldn’t it be great to rekindle those memories when you were a kid without a care in the world? Perhaps you would like to create similar memories of family farmhouse vacations for your children? This is your opportunity to do so while the owners keep rates low during these difficult economic times. They want your children to have a vacation they will never forget. If you think this description was just written by the overly-zealous homeowner and too good to be true, we invite you to read some of the glowing reviews written by former guests. A warning, however. You just might feel you HAVE to experience the farmhouse for yourself.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: The gas fireplace is controlled by a thermostat and keeps the entire farmhouse warm throughout winter nights
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds are contained in the second bedroom trundle that offers a comfortable seating area by day.
- Convertible Bed: The living room queen sofa is located near the gas fireplace, so a couple can doze off while watching the flickering flames.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: The large, flat screen TV and DVD/VCR player are located behind glass doors in the living room china cabinet
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: A true "country kitchen" in every sense of the term from the farmhouse sink to bead board cabinets and white wainscoting, this large room is a real gathering place for your entire vacation party.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lake View: The farmhouse back deck provides views of the east end of Big Bear Lake.
- Water View
- Mountain View: Views of the magestic northern Gold Mountain range can be seen through the kitchen's French doors, as well as the second-floor back deck.
- Communications
- Telephone: Adding to the early American farmhouse theme is this rotary-style telephone.
- Free Long Distance
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: In addition to being pet-friendly, there's a fenced backyard where your dogs can romp.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Centrally located in the Big Bear Valley, the farmhouse is only a 10-minute drive from all major attractions, including the ski slopes, the Village, the lake and the Performing Arts Center.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall Rates You Haven't Seen Since the Great Depression!
Fall Weeknight rates Sunday through Thursday, now $95
Fall Weekend rates Friday and Saturday (2-night minimum), now $115
Rates include coast-to-coast long distance calls, satellite TV/DVDs in LR & BDR
Stays of less than 3 nights require an additional $45 cleaning fee.
There are no additional charges, such as taxes or a pet damage waiver.
No hidden charges, only good surprises when you open the front door!
Few winter holiday days remain open. E-mail us for special rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The Bear Country Farmhouse even has its own windmill. - Big Bear City, California Vacation Rental
- The charming living room contains a queen sofa sleeper and entertainment center. - Big Bear City, California Vacation Rental
- Warm up after a day on the mountain in front of a roaring fire. - Big Bear City, California Vacation Rental
- The country kitchen has a farmhouse sink, beadboard cabinets and many antiques.
- The eat-in kitchen also contains a washer/dryer behind barn doors.
- The master bedroom contains a queen-size bed, TV/DVD player & mirrored closet.
- The second bedroom trundle contains two twin beds and walk-in closet.
- The back deck overlooks a fenced back yard with lake and mountain views.
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the martins , riverside, ca
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Cynthia , San Diego, CA
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tina marie , downey,ca
Homeowner Response:
Hi, Tina Marie: Thank you for the compliments about the farmhouse. It's always rewarding to receive feedback from guests, which encourages me to find more ways to make future stays even more enjoyable. I look forward to serving as your host again when you return. David
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Tara , Los Angeles, CA
Homeowner Response:
Hi, Tara: Thank you so much for your glowing comments about the farmhouse, and pointing out the short 5-10 minute drive to the ski slopes, as well as other Big Bear attractions. I'll also pass along your compliments about the easy check-in to the folks at Big Bear Vacations, as well as the good job their cleaning crew is doing.
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Mark Alexander , Los Angeles, CA
Homeowner Response:
Hi, Mark: Thank you for recommending the farmhouse to future guests. I'm glad you feel that it recreated the farmhouse of your boyhood in upstate New York. I have to mention that I was born in the small town of Albion, New York, but the family moved west when the folks retired and decided they were getting too old to shovel all that snow. So here I am in Big Bear, where I have to shovel snow once in a while, but it was my desire to rekindle memories of those early years and simple times by designing this farmhouse for guests so it would spark warm memories of their childhoods when their responsibilities were limited to chores around the farm.
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James Alan , Las Vegas, NV
Homeowner Response:
Thank you, James, not only for your glowing comments about the farmhouse, but also for you record of service to our country. It seems that everyone, no matter if they consider themselves a member of the blue party or the red party, they find a common ground at the farmhouse.
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Even through we have only been married a few years, we have started some "traditions" of our own. One of them is welcoming every New Year in a special location that reminds us of times past and provides a place where we can plan for the year ahead. Your farmhouse in Big Bear was just perfect! We found a number of old standards to play on the DVD, opened up a bottle of champagne, and toasted the final minutes of 2006 in front of the fire. It really was magic. Thank you for helping a young couple build some wonderful memories together. (Reprinted from the farmhouse guestbook with the permission of Mark Montgomery.)
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It was at the last minute that our family decided to drive from Las Vegas to the nearest location where we could enjoy a white Christmas. We were extremely fortunate to be directed to your farmhouse, which we understand had just completed a top-to-bottom renovation. What a delightful home to celebrate the holiday! It reminded us of family gatherings at my parent's "farmhouse" in rural Kansas, only in Big Bear, we also were able to introduce our young daughter to snow skiing. It was a Christmas we all will remember with great fondness. (Copied from the farmhouse guest book with permission given by the Newman family.)