Great LARGE group vacation

Guest: Kami (Boise, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

We had a great friend and family reunion here!!! We were sooo EXCITED to find an affordable place that was nice too, it’s homey, comfortable and clean! Loved the huge porch on the 2nd and 3rd level. We loved finding this place because we have a friends/family reunion so each family has 3-5 ppl per family, so it was wonderful to find a house that not only had 6 bedrooms but that had beds and sleeping accommodations for 4-6 + ppl in each room. Cooking was great in a very well stocked, large kitchen. Location was good, we went to the lake, zoo, and more all within 10 minute drive. The only heads up I would add to the description of the property is we were VERY upset to find that one bedroom does not have a door. It looks as if it was more of a den that was converted to a bedroom and it just has a curtain draped across the opening to act as a door. We have multiply family that meet up so it was disappointing to find out that someone had to be stuck in a room that really does not have privacy! I would rent house again, but I would look at it as a 5 bedroom house with another room that you could be used to throw kids in to sleep or people that do not care about privacy or hearing the noise in the house. That aside WONDERFUL WONDERFUL vacation!!!!

Owner response:This main floor has the living room, dining area, full sized kitchen, and the one bedroom commented on by our guest. This main floor is where guest go to mingle when they aren't in their bedrooms. Because the doorway to this bedroom is about seven feet wide, it allows for overflow from the other rooms and provides space where guests can freely walk about and divide into smaller groups for conversations or other reasons. For large groups this is a valuable and desired asset. We frequently have coed groups from youth organizations. This “open” bedroom allows chaperones to insure that boys and girls don’t mix. Finally, we direct virtually everyone to our web site to make their reservations. On that site there is a floor plan that has all the bedrooms diagramed. It also shows the type and size of beds in each room. It shows the enlarged doorway and that it doesn’t have a normal hard door. There is not enough wall space to allow for a pocket door. A curtain was the only way to solve the problem and maintain the utility of this space. There are very few large chalets and even fewer licensed for so many guests in Big Bear. This mingling space is unique to large groups, especially when it is ten degrees outside. I agree with this guest that the curtain doesn't offer the privacy that a couple may want or need. This is the first negative comment that we've ever received from a guest about it. Hopefully this review will clear this matter up for future guests and we thank this guest for helping with this subject. This guest left the chalet nice and neat and is the exact type of guest we need and want. We hope they will come back. Though this review was for a stay in 2010, they did rent it again this winter. Thx, Jerry.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

Relaxing Retreat

Guest: Nana (Anaheim, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

Had a wonderful weekend in Big Bear at this cabin. It's homey, comfortable and super clean! Loved the view of the mountains from inside the Master Bedroom and the Living Area (and from both balconies). Enjoyed cooking (& baking) in the well stocked, large kitchen. The beds were comfortable and there was an ample supply of pillows and blankets. The owners informed us of everything we would need to know. It is located 10 minutes from Big Bear Village. Most importantly EVERYTHING was clean!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Good experience, great owners

Guest: A Happy Camper (Torrance, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

This was an answer to our prayers! We surprised my parents for their 50th Anniversary by secretly arranging a get-together in Big Bear with some of our favorite family friends. Yep, 18 of us locked up together in this cabin for the weekend...and it was great! The cabin was nice, roomy and comfy. We had a wonderful time and would rent from Jerry again in a heartbeat! (What a nice guy!) A few random observations: the kids loved eating out on the porch; there are some really cool-looking beetles in the area; the driveway is really steep so take it slow; don't try to walk up the driveway when you're pregnant, carrying a big cake and wearing slippers; there's no shade at the lake and they charge admittance per person; the living room couches are super comfy and put people to sleep if they aren't careful; if you want a sharp kitchen knife, you probably should bring your own; it's great having so many bathrooms; the drive to Big Bear isn't that fun for those of us who get carsick; there are a lot of stores and restaurants very close by so if you forget something, chances are good that you can find it somewhere up there; whoever invented the electronic key system deserves kudos; and being able to stay all together in the same house really made our weekend as enjoyable (and convenient) as possible. Thank you, Jerry and Bonnie, for enabling us to have such a great time together.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with young children.

Fun times with the family

Guest: Trixie (Torrance, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/15/11

We had a great time with the family. Cabin has lots of rooms and beds...Owners were really great to deal with. We'll be back winter season.

Owner response:Thanks, see 'ya soon.

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Excellent place to stay

Guest: Krishantha (Simi Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

We rent this place every year for last 4 years. My group don't want to stay any other place they love this place. Kids enjoy very much. Well furnished and lots of room for everyone. Close to city and other attractions.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Place- We will do it again!

Guest: Nat (Irvine, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

My youth group stayed in this cabin late Aug'10 and we absolutely loved it! The rooms are furnished, the kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils- everything came in handy. Big Bear is beautiful and staying in this cabin made it unforgettable. We spent a lot of time outside so coming "home" to it felt really good. It was a wonderful blessing, if you are considering it- You found gold!! ~ God Bless you.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/11/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

The house accommodated all of our needs. Sleeped 21 people very comfortably. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies, eating implements, etc. Great place, will rent again.

Owner response:And they did rent again. Thanks.

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Guest: Joseph Siraki (Burbank, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/09

We had one of the best times at this place. We stayed for the New Years and had a blast. It was very spacious, lots of rooms for kids to play and the kitchen was very well stocked as far as utensils and cookware was concerned. The photos do not do justice to the place and we will stay here again in the future. The place was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. Outside, we had our own sleding area and the kids had a blast making snowmen and having snowball fights! Loved the place. Thanks!

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Guest: Carmen5 (Laguna Hills, DA)
Date of Stay: 01/02/09 Review Submitted: 01/02/09

We had such a wonderful time in Big Bear. The house is big and comfortable and accommodated all of us. It really was a perfect place for our family! We will definitely be going back.

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Guest: Tina Akopyan (Glendale, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/01/09

This was a very spacious cabin with great accomodations. The owner is very patient and exemplied very curteous service. We had a blast at this cabin for our family vacation with over 20 people in one cabin. The kitchen is very new and updated with great appliances. Great balconies and back yard to play in the snow. We will definatley come back to this cabin it is highly reccomended. Thanks Jerry

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