Vacation Rentals by Owner

Relaxing and Quiet

Guest: San Diego (Poway, Ca/USA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

Our family of four spent three nights at Vista Pines. It was an awesome way to greet the New Year! First, Craig was very efficient with responding to our e-mails. It was so easy to book this place, no surprises. We have used VRBO web site several times and have not had any problems. When we arrived, it was a welcoming site to see snow on the ground! We didn't expect very much as the weather had warmed up. Our parking spot was right in front of the cabin on flat ground. It was very convenient to just carry our stuff up a few stairs to the front door. The deck (covered) in front was very spacious and had four comfortable chairs plus a table with benches and a gas bar-b-q. And as a bonus, firewood was waiting for us right outside the front door on the deck! The view of the neighborhood was picture perfect with the snow. It is a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. I enjoyed my walks with my family and our two dogs. We did not use the backyard except to use the jacuzzi. If you have small children then they would really enjoy the play house and rope swing. The backyard is not fenced in. The inside of the cabin was very clean and cozy. The living area has a sofa and over sized chair so fit the four of us comfortably. There was also a nice fireplace that we made use of. The kitchen is well stocked with pot and pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, bowls, etc.... We cooked our New Years dinner and put it in the crock pot. There is nice sized table in the kitchen which seats six. It is placed so you can enjoy the view out the window facing the front. There is also a door leading out of the kitchen onto the deck (in addition to the front door and glass sliding door from the living room on to the deck) which gives you easy access to the stairs leading to the spa out back. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one has a queen sized bed and a twin bed, while the master has a king sized bed and also a twin bed. Both twin beds are low to the ground so no worries about anyone falling out of bed! Both bedrooms are very homey and stocked with plenty of linens and pillows. The bathroom was located at the bottom of the stairs. It had towels provided along with soap. The bathroom is small but serves its purpose. Overall, if you are looking for a quiet, cozy and relaxing place to get away then this might be it for you! It is not walking distance to shops or restaurants but a short drive will get you there in minutes.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our Lovely Skiing trip @ Vista Pines

Guest: chau (west hollywood)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/28/11

The 5 of us stayed at Vista Pines for the recent 3 days weekend, and we all had a really good time. The house was very clean and charming. Everything we needed during our stay was available, including cooking utensils, bed/bath linens, tv/dvd entertainment stuff, fireplace, and the outdoor hot tub worked great. The house was located very close by to the skiing resort and the main strip of shops. The only advice I would give is "Bring Tire Chains just incase..." We would definitely stay here again Thanks Craig. chau & the boys...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect cosy cottage for weekend in the mountains

Guest: Jim (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

Just spend a weekend in the the mountains for a couple of days of snowboarding with the girlfriend and a buddy, and Vista Pines was a great place to come home to enjoy a beer on the deck and then collapse in front of the fire. Though it posed a challenge for the Garmin when first getting there, the cabin is located in a very quiet neighbourhood within a few minutes drive of both ski areas and Big Bear Blvd (Vons, Gas, food, etc). The cabin itself heats up quickly and was very clean and well appointed (and enthusiastically wall-papered...). The owners obviously like to have the place looked after and the cabin as a whole just felt well cared for. And, as I mentioned, the deck out front is awesome. Overall, a clean, comfortable, conveniently-located cabin in the woods and a great base before and after a days adventure in the mountains.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Pefect Weekend Getaway

Guest: Brad (Santa Clarita, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

This was our family's first vacation in two years, and we only had three days to work with, so we really had to make it count! I am so thankful we chose to stay at Vista Pines. It was the perfect home base for a fantastic weekend with our two college age kids. Even with all the fun activities we enjoyed, (wave-rider, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, etc.) I think our most pleasureable moments were spent out on that beautiful front porch, barbequeing, eating, drinking, playing cards...whatever. You could easily just spend your whole weekend on that porch with a good book and your favorite bottle of wine. Inside, the house is very comfortable, clean and well decorated. We enjoyed the spa out back which heated up in no time. The kitchen is very well appointed with everything you might need. The beds were comfortable. I slept like a baby. The location is great too; a quiet street with a very woodsy feel. We did most of our meals there at the cabin, but, the one time we did go out, we tried Nottinghams which turned out to be a very pleasant surprize. The food was great and the staff treated us very well. Try the fried pickles! Craig and family: thanks for a great weekend! We hope to be back soon. Brad

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: April39 (Huntington Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

The cabin was perfect! Thanks for keeping it in such great condition and very clean. The jacuzzi heated up very quickly and was fun relaxing in in the cold weather. We will definitely be back and will recommend to all our friends. Thanks!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

We had a wonderful President's Day at this cabin. Very comfortable and well-appointed. We would definitely stay again.

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Guest: Lori Marshall (-)
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/09

We loved the Vista Pines rental. They supplied everything a family needs. It is decorated very cute. It is cozy, but also big enough for a family. The kitchen was stocked to make cooking easy...but there are also plenty of restaurants close by..if cooking does not fit into your schedule or desire. It was located on a nice quiet street.We will be back again!!!!

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Guest: Cari6 (-)
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

This cabin was awesome, everything was exactly as advertized and the owners were great to work with. We will be back during ski season. Thanks for everything Craig.

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Guest: Amber28 (Riverside CA)
Date of Stay: 02/24/09 Review Submitted: 02/23/09

The cabin was perfect! It was clean and very cozy. It was affordable and close to the mountain resorts. The hot tub was fun and required hardly any time to heat up. We were even snowed on while in the hot tub. We had a great weekend and will definitely come back in the future.

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Guest: Clint & Gina (Orange, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/30/08 Review Submitted: 10/30/08

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Vista Pines. This is a very quiet, cute and charming getaway. I would recommend this to anyone who is seeking some rest and relaxation. We will definitely come back! Thanks again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/15/08

What a wonderful cabin! It is quiet, cozy, well-stocked, charmingly decorated, and in a convenient Big Bear location. We loved being able to bring our dogs and particularly appreciated the great TV and kitchen. Sitting on the sunny deck is just wonderful. Thanks to the Youngs, this is a 5-star getaway at a reasonable price.

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Guest: Courtney Smith4 (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/08 Review Submitted: 08/06/08

My friends and I had a great time for my birthday! The cabin was absolutely beautiful and everything was there that we could possibly need for the weekend. I can't wait to come back and stay again!

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Guest: Arthur K. (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

Great cabin, quiet area and close to everything. Excellent movie and channel selection, comes with a very nice kitchen. Will definitely stay here again!

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Guest: Brandon20 (Burbank, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/08 Review Submitted: 03/12/08

We had a great time up in Big Bear at the cabin. It was very cozy and comfortable, the hot tub was great, and the location was central to everything we wanted to do. We will definitely look for this cabin the next time we go to Big Bear.

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Guest: Randy and Cathleen (Fullerton, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/08 Review Submitted: 02/23/08

We had a wonderful time at your cabin. Arrangements were very professionally handled.

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Guest: Angie43 (Santa Barbara CA)
Date of Stay: 02/14/08 Review Submitted: 02/14/08

This was a great experience. I would recommend this cabin to all my friends and family.

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Guest: Susan and Dean Porter (Yorba Linda, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/30/08 Review Submitted: 01/30/08

What a great cabin! Very clean and comfortable. Rental agreement was very easy. Very kid friendly. We had a wonderful time and look forward to renting again soon.

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Guest: Courtney and Kevin (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 01/02/08

Hi there Young Family! Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Big Bear. Thank you so much for the lovely holiday gift basket and sharing your cabin with us. We could not have chosen a better place to ring in the new year! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to renting from you again soon! Thanks again and take care! C.

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Guest: Linda143 (Corona, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/07 Review Submitted: 12/28/07

We very much enjoyed our stay at your cabin in Big Bear and were treated to the first snow of the season. Thank You so much for such a wonderful place to go to and be so cozy!!

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Guest: Craig and Lisa Raisor (Newport Coast, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/07 Review Submitted: 12/27/07

Excellent cabin! Very clean and cozy. Our whole family had a blast and will definitely go back again!

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Guest: Fabien & Madeleine Cornet (Lake Forest, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/04/07 Review Submitted: 10/04/07

To the Young Family, Thanks for providing an affordable way for people to experience the mountain environment with all the city amenities. Your cabin has all the comforts and is well maintained. We had a great time. Sincerely, Madeleine and Fabien

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Guest: Mario Chavez (Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/28/07 Review Submitted: 09/28/07

Craig, We had an amazing time in Big Bear and wanted to thank you for renting us your cabin... All four of us and our dog had a wonderful time... We were especially fond of the wooden deck where we had breakfast every morning while watching the birds feed. It was great to be down the street from the Amazing! Big Bear Zoo. Once again thanks for a marvelous weekend. Sincerely, Mario, Eda, Eloy, Laura, and our Pup (Dog)

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Guest: Nick53 (Aliso Viejo)
Date of Stay: 09/14/07 Review Submitted: 09/13/07

we had a great time! hope to go back again in the winter loved the thunderstorms it was nice to be in other weather than hot and humid. great cabin!

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Guest: Nick52 (Aliso Viejo, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/07 Review Submitted: 09/09/07

We had a great time at the cabin. we relaxed and went out on the lake. did a little fishing but the storms started coming in. loved being so close to the thunder and lighting. made it it very eventful. cabin was great and could not have asked for anything more. thankyou so much

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Guest: Yong4 (Gardena, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/07 Review Submitted: 08/22/07

The cabin was very modern with the lighting and the electronic devices. We also enjoyed barbequeing on the porch with the awning, which was very easy to pull out and retract. We felt right at home in the cabin and had a lot of fun. If it was winter, we would have used the jacuzzi in the back. The restroom was clean and the bedrooms were also neat. We really enjoyed our stay, and hope to be back during the snowing season.

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Guest: Laurie & Shane (-)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

We had a great time, cabin was awesome and we took great advantage of the spa. Perfect summer night. Thank you and can't wait to stay there again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/30/07 Review Submitted: 07/30/07

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It is set up perfectly for a young family. Big Bear is alot of fun, but alittle too hot during the summer.

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Guest: Ashley Moina (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 07/23/07 Review Submitted: 07/23/07

Thank you for a wonderful stay at your cabin. Overall we had an amazing time. Additionally, the owner was great at answering any and all questions.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/13/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/07

We loved our experience with Vista Pines. Everything was as described, and we had a wonderful time both indoors and outdoors. The children enjoyed the whole setting, including the jacuzzi. Last but not least, the owner was always very prompt and kindly answered all our questions/concerns. We'll probably want to repeat this experience!

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Guest: Jimena Florit / John Dolzadelli (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/15/07 Review Submitted: 05/15/07

Thank you for a wonderful stay in Big Bear. The cabin is located in a really nice area, near everything! GREAT Bike riding off the door. We took care of it as our own and hope everyone does the same...!

Owner response:Great comments from a world class cycling athlete

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/05/07 Review Submitted: 05/05/07

What a great place to stay. It was so cozy and felt like home. The kids had a great time sledding by the cabin because the street wasn't busy. It was so easy to ski since it was nearby. We loved the cute kitchen with everything we needed. We ate almost every meal there for 3 days!

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Guest: Gail20 (Huntington Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/07 Review Submitted: 05/04/07

Our great time in Big Bear was really made so by this wonderful cabin! Great location, well maintained with furnishings that I would have in my own home - a welcome surprise from the old, worn, and second-hand furnishings usually found in rentals. It's the first place we will always try to stay at when we visit Big Bear in the future!

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Guest: Elaine Betts (St.Augustine,Fl)
Date of Stay: 05/04/07 Review Submitted: 05/04/07

I found the cabin to be very comfortable and has all the necessities to make anyone's stay complete and has a feeling of being in a wonderful,safe environment. Also, the area is beautiful and allows for numerous activities. I certainly would go there again.

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Guest: betty young (ellwood city pa)
Date of Stay: 05/04/07 Review Submitted: 05/04/07

What a great place!!! I immediately felt relaxed and at home. Loved the fireplace and comfortable decor. The kitchen is well supplied and roomy. Both bedrooms with king sized beds!!! How great!! Good the location. AND can't forget the hot tub. Hope to return again. Thanks for the use of a "great getaway" betty jo

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Guest: John215 (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/07 Review Submitted: 05/04/07

Comfy and cozy, owners are the best!

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Guest: Larry Brown3 (Fountain Valley)
Date of Stay: 05/03/07 Review Submitted: 05/03/07

We loved our stay at Vista Pines. The cute cabin was exactly as described and the entire family have a great time. We will definitely stay at this cabin on our next family vacation to Big Bear.

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