Vacation Rentals by Owner

This cabin is amazing!!

Guest: JC (orange county)
Date of Stay: 02/20/12 Review Submitted: 02/28/12

My family and I have been to Big Bear multiple times and have stayed at different cabins. Our search is over! This cabin has everything. Our 4 kids loved it. It is in a great location (close to everything) and is well maintained. Martin was very helpful and easy to work with.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Our Family Trip - Feb 2012

Guest: The 4 J's (California)
Date of Stay: 02/12/12 Review Submitted: 02/14/12

This was our 1st time renting a home through VRBO and were very happy with the experience. The property (Mt. Villa) was spectacular and the ower (Martin) was very responsive to our questions and needs. The house was gorgeous throughout and there were so many ammenities that made it "The Perfect Place".....(IE: Complimentary firewood, music sound system throughout the entire house, outdoor spa, large family room, board games, large kitchen for cooking meals, complimentary WiFi, garage parking for 3 cars, pool table, dart board, ping pong table, and more). The last night there, we discovered that the kitchen table top flipped over to reveal a poker board----Awesome!!!!. We shared this property with two other families (6 Adults and 6 Kids) and there was plenty of room for everyone. I would recommend this property and the Mt Villa will not disappoint you! Martin is very helpful and will promptly answer any questions you may have. I will rent the Mt Villa again!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

GREAT VACATION HOME NEAR BIG BEAR LAKE

Guest: Eve (Fullerton)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

We have a reunion at this beautiful Mt. Villa. This rental property just take your breath away. You can always find things to do inside this nice vacation home, and enough room for everyone. We will definitely consider come back. One of our friend's kid suggests to come back once a month. Thank you Martin for opening up his vacation home to share with other people. We had a blast at your Mt. Villa

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beyond all Expectations

Guest: lisabeth (long beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

Well... I will certainly try to keep this short & sweet as to not bore the reader. The home itself is nothing less than emaculate. The imentites were never ending. The grounds and views are breathtaking. the spaciousness afforded those to mingle and others to find some zen time without any interruptions. The location is conveniently located near all the extra curricular activities that Big Bear offers. For whatever the occasion one has in mind the "Villa" will surpass all expectations, this I can assure you. I went for a small family reunion including children and we all left in love with the "Villa" and "stilla" loving family (that is a little humor). There is absolutely no room for disappointment with this rental, but endless room for having an unforgettably wonderful time. Lastly, the sweet part, Martin, the ower could not have been more accomodating thru out the rental process and the stay. He was as an absolute pleasure, the icing on the cake! I will be a repeat renter.Should any potential renter like to contact me with any inquiries, please dont hesitate to contact my email.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice and large property in a great mountain subdivision.

Guest: JT10107 (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

I rented the mountain villa for a family getway. The property was nice, very large, and very comfortable and inviting. There are different levels so you can spread out and relax in private areas. Great for large families with kids. Large entertainment room downstairs with TV and pool table. The 4 person hot tub was great to relax in. The kitchen had all that you need. The wood and stone work in the house was amazing. Great big fireplace in the living room with pre-cut wood making the living room very comfortable. Short 5 minute drive to the lake and stores. A 10-12 min drive to closest marina and also Big Bear Village to enjoy the restaurant and bars. The owner was easy to work with and communication was great. The only constructive criticism that I have is that the checkout was too early at 10am and the kitchen and window cleaning needed a bit more attention to details. Being such a large house, I do understand the logistic issues with housekeeping. Other than that I would definitly recommend the mountain villa to my friend and family.

Owner response:It is of the utmost importance that I provide the ultimate experience for my guests. A clean and tidy house is just one of the standards that I maintain. As a result of this review, I have contacted the owner of the cleaning service who assures me that The Mt Villa will receive the utmost in attention to detail. Keeping windows clean on a 3 story house with so many windows is a challenge, especially after a rain. We do a thorough window cleaning 2x annually, and clean the high-traffic accessible windows upon each house cleaning. To be more accomodating, the checkout time has been bumped to 11am except when back-to-back guests are scheduled, in which case a 10am checkout is required.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway.

The ONLY place I want to stay in Big Bear!

Guest: Lisa B.
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

My family's stay in Big Bear started out with quick and thorough communication from Martin when we booked the Villa. It is a well-maintained property. AlthoughI had planned many activites throughout our stay-my children did not want to leave this house! Every spot invited you to lounge and relax. There was so much room. We could gather in either one of the sitting rooms or play games together in the Game Room. The kitchen is so spacious and has what you need to do any cooking. The WiFi connected easily with our laptop and Wii. The lake is so close but you are out of traffics way. There are markets/stores/restaurants one block away should you need/want/forget anything. The hike behind the house offers 360 degree views. There is so much to do in this area whether it be Summer or Winter and this house is in the perfect location. Once you stay you will not want to leave! I have raved about this to my family and friends who are ready to book their own stay. I never thought of Big Bear as a vacation destination being that I live only two hours from there but I felt like I was a world away. I am hoping to make this an annual trip with my family. Thank you Martin !

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Vacation Home for our Family

Guest: OC Family (Orange County, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

Our family loved staying at Mountain Villa. It is so true that the pictures don't capture the grandeur and beauty of the home. We enjoyed hanging out in both the great rooms and there was plenty of seating for our seven adults. The living room/dining rooms has great views in both directions and the downstairs family room was great for playing pool or watching movies. The home was beautifully decorated. The furniture was high quality and lovely. It was very clean and had nice sheets and towels. The decks were especially wonderful and we enjoyed the jacuzzi with the beautiful view up the hillside. Martin was wonderful to work with, helpful and very responsive to communicate with. We would definitely recommend this home (already have) and would stay there again. We loved our breakfast at Grizzly Manor Cafe and especially enjoyed the Castle Rock hike.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Outstanding Mountain Villa!

Guest: Paul (Orange County)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

My wife and I stayed at Mt Villa with friends for our Anniversary this past June. What an amazing place! The toughest part each day was wanting to leave the house to get out and about in Big Bear. The home was impeccably-maintained, inviting and fun. We enjoyed lounging in all the different areas of the house, from the front and back decks, the spa, living room, upstairs lounge and downstairs rec room with pool table, all with fireplaces! Thanks Martin and Michelle for an amazing mini vacation. We can't imagine staying anywhere else in Big Bear and can't wait to return soon!

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

Best Big Bear Trip

Guest: Giancarla (Garden Grove, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/03/11 Review Submitted: 02/26/11

The house was so luxurious and even at full capacity, it didn't feel like we were all crammed into one space. Still plenty of room to spread out. We LOVED the plaid blankets in the living room; I'm trying to find one as soft as those. This was the group's second time to rent out this particular home and I think it could be the beginning of a yearly tradition. We're all still talking about it! Hope to be able to stay here again next year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Team retreat

Guest: Mark (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 01/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

The Mountain Villa COMPLETELY exceeded all expectations. We had a group of 12 stay for 2 nights and had an unbelievalble time. The layout of the space was perfect for entertaining and spread out enough for everyone to have their space. We are already looking at dates to book in the future. Thank you for an amazing time and look forward to visiting again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

GREAT AND ACCOMMODATING CABIN!!

Guest: Phil (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/11

Everything about this cabin was amazing! From the spacious living room, to the great style of the house, there was a little bit of everything for everyone. We were even able to sled down the mountain behind the house, and take a fabulous hike to the top. Everything we needed was inside the cabin, and the village/Market was only a couple miles away, putting this cabin in a great location. I would definitely recommend this great cabin to anyone who is looking for an awesome weekend. Thank you Martin for making this experience great.

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

The most fabulous property in Big Bear!

Guest: Sherry M. (Oceanside, Ca)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/09/10

Everything from the communication of the owner to the property with all of its beauty, charm, luxury, and tasteful decorations made for a fantastic trip. We were a group of 7 and we all found time to take advantage of each and every floor and room. The rumpus room kept us occupied for hours while others chose to read and gaze at the views from the third floor onto the mountains. In the living room area we had a roaring fire and gathered for games and hot chocolate. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a pre Thanksgiving dinner. It really had something for everyone with style and luxury but relaxing comfort. This is the place to stay in Big Bear! Close to all yet private and a lovely mountain trail behind home for romantic walks and just steps away from the breathtaking Lake views. Thank you again Martin for opening up your home.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

My Dream Home

Guest: Brad A. (Corona, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

My family and I had the time of our life. This custom log home was immaculate inside and out. Incredible amount of space and it was beautiful all lit up at night. We look foward to this experience again...next time in the snow.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

fabulous vacation home

Guest: Happy4 (La Habra Heights)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

Spent five days up in Big Bear Lake with the family at this unbelievable home... It took my breath away... Never expected to find such a beautiful home as a rental... We cant wait to go up again.... We have two children and my husbands brother has four sons... it was just perfect didn't feel cramped in the least... three floors of perfection! The home, the furnishings, the linens absolutely everything down to the last dish was beautiful...

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

5 Stars All The Way!

Guest: Erin (Orange County, CA )
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

Ive had the pleasure of staying in this Villa on several occasions. I have not been able to take any pictures that could possibly do it justice. It is GORGEOUS and very comfortable. We've had such good times cooking and hot tubbing under the stars with family and friends. One of my favorite spots for sure!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best Cabin Ever

Guest: Tabby (Mission Viejo, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

This cabin is by far the best cabin I have ever been to. I have now stayed there 3 times and I will never book another Big Bear cabin. The place is super nice and has everything you could possible need. The jacuzzi has really cool lights and a rock'n built in radio. There is a ton of space, so even with several families, you never feel crammed. I also really love the huge basement/game room. Its prefect for watching a movie or playing some pool. I definitely recommend this cabin to anyone who is looking for a comfy, rock'n, worth wild experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

This cabin is incredible! I felt so cozy and at home. The house is huge and stunningly beautiful with the most comfortable furniture! It was an amazing weekend and I would love to go back tomorrow!

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