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Cozy Mountain Retreat in a Great Location!

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A rustic cabin interior with a kitchen, a fireplace, a television, and a cozy seating area.
A narrow, high-ceilinged room with a bed centered on a dark, patterned rug.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a leather couch, and a stone fireplace.
A rustic cabin with a porch, a picnic table, and a small deck.
A wooden cabin with a porch and a covered entrance, surrounded by snow-covered trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Big Bear Mountain Resort
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Mountain Express Lift
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Updated Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Mountain Retreat in a Great Location!

Welcome to Baby Bear Bungalow! This modern, yet rustic 1940s cabin in Big Bear Lake will warm your heart and soul. Being less than a mile from Southern California's best ski and snowboard resorts and just minutes from Big Bear Lake makes this the perfect retreat for your mountain getaway during any season. The shuttle for Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, trailheads to the National Forest, as well as Moonridge eating establishments, Bear Mountain Golf Course, and the new site for the Alpine Zoo are all within walking distance. There are two bedrooms each with Queen-sized beds (one is a private loft up a spiral staircase), a fully equipped kitchen, and an upgraded bathroom with a whirlpool jet tub. There is a covered front porch with rocking chairs and a fully fenced backyard perfect for well-behaved dogs. Please bring your own bed and blankets for your doggies!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
The city limits occupancy per square footage.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Host will require more info. No cats please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
The city requires short term renters to take their trash to the trash site located just a mile down the road on Garstin, across Big Bear Blvd from Moonridge Rd. Trash cans on site are for long term.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
3 total people (including children) and 2 total cars are allowed in this cabin, per the City of Big Bear Lake's vacation rental ordinance.
Daytime or temporary visitors exceeding the total occupancy limits will require 30-day advance written approval by the City.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2021-2286
Property # 870860
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
Note from host: The city limits occupancy per square footage.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Eagle Point. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Snow Summit - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Mountain Retreat in a Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Retreat in a Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Retreat in a Great Location!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mountain Retreat in a Great Location! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gold Mine Golf Course and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Village. Big Bear Mountain Resort and United States Adaptive Recreation Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Cozy and comfortable

Cozy cabin that was a comfortable stay.Good location near slopes and convenient breakfast locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend trip

Great place, cozy and the location was amazing, close enough to everything to be wnjoyed but in a alocstion where you can enjoy some quite time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, own was super helpful

Cabin is as advertised, It was a great stay and the own was very communicative and the stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Destiny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely enjoyed this property and loved how close to the things we wanted to do was!

Great communication and clean property! Loved it and hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin in a great location

We loved our stay at the Baby Bear Bungalow. The cabin is spacious and even with its rustic charm it is still comfortable. You can’t beat the reasonable price especially when you consider how close it is to the slopes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Tiny Cabin

My dad, daughter and I had a wonderful time at this cabin. It’s so cute and I love the bedroom upstairs. It was perfectly located for us because we skied at Snow Summit. I definitely recommend this place if you are open to cozy spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

MaryRose G.

Great little getaway

Lovely little cabin. Perfect for a couple with a teenager. Great WiFi. Cozy. Bathroom gorgeous and updated (just don’t have a standing shower. Jetted tub a plus for sure! Would definitely stay again 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tiahna P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
the communication was good the cabin just lacked too many basics and overall needed attention. I was made aware there was hard water issues with the sink sprayer so I brought my own HW spray , make shift rug in the center of the living area rolled all over the place and looked like there had been attempts at taping it together . It should had been thrown away 5 months ago when the first person complained they tripped on it every day.took a bath and it was nice aside from the water spraying everywhere due to more hard water build up . Zero wash cloths available to drape over it so I used the 1 and only hand towel . Following day my husband went to take a shower and moved the shower head to the holder up top and what do you know the adhesive is no longer sticky so a relaxing shower is not an option. Next I went to prepare breakfast and it states in the agreement that the guest are responsible for washing dishes thoroughly and this had not been done as each dish I pulled out was extremely greasy. In my opinion that should be checked, next I found a dirty foreman grill in the chest w/games…disgusting , tv in bedroom doesn’t work unless you want to use a dvd player. Went to bed to realize no cases on the pillows. 3 towels total left for a 4 day stay. Broken blinds and splattered liquid on them. Bed down stairs need to be replaced as well. Perishable food left in fridge/freezer . Being charged a cleaning fee is wild when you walk into a mess like this. Very disappointing rental
Claims it was hand sewn but it was detached and this wasn’t even a rug . It was left over sound absorbing material with a piece of material placed on top
Entire “rug” had filthy tape and dog hair on it .
Not sure why a dirty georgeforman grill was not placed in the kitchen that had plenty of space but put with a bunch of board games .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2026
The tears in the rug she is referring to is a carpet pad literally underneath the rug. The former guest who mentioned tripping over it is actually coming back to stay again in September. It was also flipped over to correct the curling of it, which is what the trip hazard was. The rug may be replaced this year, but this is a minor issue for something that gets walked all over with dirty hiking boots. This lady seemed easy going at first, but it was very apparent during her entire stay that she cannot relax about anything. A lot of what she says here is an extreme exaggeration. The “perishable” items in the fridge/freezer were condiments and an unopened bag of French fries left by a previous guest. It is clear that this person should have never rented a rustic 1940s mountain cabin. She is a boutique hotel type of person. I refunded her some money, but will never EVER rent to her or hopefully anyone like her again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely charming little cabin with everything you need for 1-3 people. The neighborhood is peaceful, safe and beautiful, and the hiking is easily accessible and incredibly gorgeous, with a ton of wildlife. I didn't bring a dog, but when I saw the very large fenced backyard I thought how much fun a dog would have at that property!Some really exciting surprises included a washing machine and fold out clothes hanger, as well as THE MOST wonderful overhead heater for the bathroom, you start feeling warm in less than 20 seconds. I wish i had one in my house!!I was really excited and impressed to find that all the windows seemed new (and maybe the door as well), and they all had screens and were sealed really well. Laura is ultra responsive to any questions or concerns, and she's kind and helpful to work with. There was never any trouble getting in touch with a question. I can only think of a couple *very* minor complaints. There was a rug in the family room that was not fully attached to the padding underneath, and I did trip over that at least once a day. Secondly, the back bedroom smelled of something. It wasn't overpowering or terrible, just something to be aware of if you are sensitive to smells. I opened the windows every day in that room and it seemed to help a lot!I loved my stay there and would absolutely recommend if you're looking for a cozy place to stay while in Big Bear.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2025
Thanks so much, Michelle! That rug is due for a replacement sometime soon for sure. Sorry about that! And I’m hoping that smell in the back room has gone by now!! :-/ Perhaps it was from the dog that stayed for a little over 3 months right before your stay..?? Anyway, it was absolutely lovely hosting you. Thanks again and I hope you keep in touch!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If the scale went to 11

My first experience in Big Bear and this property was a great choice. The pic caught my eye and I was in love. Everything proved to be accurate about the property and the overall experience. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Big Bear cabin experience!

The cabin is cute, comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. Plus the jetted tub was clean and really fun. My 9yo granddaughter loved the spiral staircase to the spacious loft, but would not recommend for small children or elders. We even made good use of the plastic sleds! Both front and back yards were big enough for kids to play in the snow and hang out. Highly recommend for the right family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Amazing little retreat up in the mountains!

Was an awesome cabin that I and my pup loved! Cozy and remote, this cabin is a great location with close access to hiking trails, Big Bear Zoo, and the town itself! Definitely will add this little retreat to my lists of must rent places!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enid J.

Great location!

The cleanliness and location were fantastic. It was easy to access the mountain, hiking trails are within walking distance, and it's far enough away from the village to avoid traffic, but close enough that you can get there in 10 minutes or less, even with traffic. The cabin is small but roomy, the layout would work perfectly for 2-3 people. It was just me and my dog, so we had plenty of room. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, utensils, cleaning supplies, most anything you could need to make a few meals. The back deck was nice to sit on during the day. If you're going to be grilling out back, bring a lantern, the automatic lights will turn off if you sit still for too long and the patio lights don't provide great visibility. The only real issue I had was that the furnace went from 0-60 in a notch or two, so it was either chilly or I was broiling, but I went with chilly most of the time and just curled up under blankets or wore a sweatshirt. Laura was very friendly and easy to communicate with, and there are plenty of instructions posted inside the cabin to help guide you if you have questions - I didn't have to contact her at all after I arrived. I would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marce A.

Great Cabin!!!

This cabin was great!!! Everything was clean and nice...Laura was very nice and respond fast to our questions! We would definitely rent this cabin again 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Cute, cozy, cabin getaway!

We arrived after dark to this fun get away. We were pleased the address was lit up for us to see. The keys were easily accessed and the home was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. The fenced yard in the back had a deep lot, and it was wonderful for our dog who loves to romp and play outside. The furnishings were full of character and made us feel at home. One of the highlights was the spa jetted bathtub. It adds a little extra luxury and relaxation and who doesn't enjoy that? The bed was comfortable and the small desk and chair were great for our laptop. We didn't use the upstairs loft, but it seemed extra roomy. The only hesitation I would have would be young children or elderly as the spiral stairs could be a safety issue. We loved the neighborhood and it was so close to Bear Mountain which would be a big plus especially in the wintertime.Our favorite activity was bike riding on the North Shore of the Lake. Everything was conveniently located within a short drives distance.The only complaint would be the construction going on next door. They started by 8am and it would have been nice to have another hr or so of quiet. They didn't work on Sunday which was a plus. It would be helpful to have some instructions on accessing the Netflix and how to effectively use the Franklin stove which us city folk weren't used to. All and all it was a VERY enjoyable stay. Thanks!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thanks for the great review and useful feedback, Virginia! I am so sorry about the construction. :-/ They don't usually work on the weekends and will be done by this winter, which is very soon. I can't wait!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura Bear

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I build stunts and obstacles for reality television after working in the rock climbing industry for 10 years. I spend a lot of time travelling all over the country and the rest of the world!

Why they chose this property

I loved the modern yet rustic feel, the amount of space in the backyard, and the neighborhood. The spiral staircase is my favorite architectural feature and the loft is my favorite room (especially in the winter, as it's the warmest)! The wood burning stove is the best little thing to warm the entire house. I also liked that it was a manageable size, but still had plenty of different spaces for people to hang out. Front porch or backyard/deck, upstairs or down, eating nook or office nook, watch tv from the recliners in the main room or watch a movie in bed, or take a long bath in the jet tub!

What makes this property unique

Superb location. Flat parking spaces to make it easier in the winter. Walking distant

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