Remodeled Pet Friendly Chalet w/Lakeview, Fenced Yard, Fireplace, & deck
About the property
- Cabin1200 sqft
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 5 nights
3 bedroom/2 bath with large great room, gourmet kitchen, and lakeview deck.
Enjoy partial lake views from our recently remodeled "Sierra Style" chalet, just steps from the lake, less than one mile from the village, and three miles from Snow Summit.
2 bedrooms/1 bath in main house
Detached guest cottage has third master with large, flat screen television and full bathroom.
*****SPACIOUS GREAT ROOM WITH LOFTED CEILINGS AND STONE FIREPLACE*****
Perfect for family gatherings or entertaining, the Bear's Lair has a spacious great room with lofted ceilings, original stone fireplace, and gourmet kitchen with granite counters, modern, stainless steel appliances, and kitchen island with seating for four.
Kitchen is well equipped with gas stove, dishwasher, Kitchenaid mixer, Vitamix blender, Keurig coffee maker, and professional waffle iron. Living room has large sectional sofa that comfortably seats six, a high definition television with cable, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Hulu, and a huge video and game library.
*****FENCED YARD WITH LAKEVIEW DECK AND JACUZZI HOT TUB*****
The cabin offers ideal indoor/outdoor living, with a sliding glass door off the great room that opens to a spacious deck with partial lake views, large picnic table, and adirondack chairs.
In warmer months, the deck is a wonderful place to to entertain family and friends while enjoying cool summer evenings and lake breezes and partial lake views. A large gas grill (BBQ) is located directly off the deck, allowing for easy summer dinner.
In the winter, the deck ensures convenient access to the powerful Jacuzzi brand hot tub, which comfortably seats 6 people. The hot tub is covered by a gazebo, which eliminates the need to shovel snow off the hot tub in the winter and protects the hot tub's occupants from the sun in the summer.
*****BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM*****
The cabin sleeps 6 comfortably in three bedrooms (two king beds, one double).
The spacious master bedroom has a California King bed, partial lake views, and a high definition television with cable TV.
The second bedroom has a double bed and a small wall mounted television.
The bedrooms share an updated hallway bathroom with spacious sink and vanity and a combination shower and tub.
The third bedroom and bath, with a king bed and large wall mounted television, is in the guest cottage immediately behind the main house. Very spacious and perfect for adult or other children.
*****PARKING*****
Paved parking for two cars is available directly off the Lake View Drive (in front of the cabin), ensuring quick access to the roads on snowy winter mornings.
Rear parking is immediately next to the guest cabin, in the rear of the house.
*****Pets*****
We warmly welcome your friendly four legged companions at no additional cost. The back yard is fully fenced (security tested by our Siberian Huskies!). Please be aware, however, that over half of the yard is taken up by the deck, hot tub, and grill, so there is limited space for dogs to run.
We apologize, but for liability reasons we require that all dogs stay in the house, in the yard, or on leash. Dogs with a history of aggression are prohibited.
*****Boats*****
If you are interested in renting a boat for all or part of your stay, please inquire about our Malibux VLX Wakesetter, which is docked at a local marina.
Boat rental is an additional $300 for 3 hours, plus gas and a $500 deposit. If you want to rent the boat, we will refer you to our captain to confirm dates and times. Packages are available! Boat is set up for wakeboarding/waterskiing AND wakesurfing (it has Malibu's most recent wake hull and creates an incredible 'wave' - switchable from port/starboard in seconds with the press of a button!
If you want to bring your own boat, please contact us about boat parking in the neighboring parking area and for referrals to local marinas.
*****GENERAL*****
Open flames of any sort - including, but not limited to, bonfires or fire pits - are ILLEGAL and thus strictly prohibited. We will cooperate with local police and fire departments in prosecuting any violations.
We do not warranty that household electronics, including the hot tub, will work. We have many guests and some are not as careful as we would like (or one would expect) with these items. If something is not working we will try to replace it as soon as possible, but we are not able to offer further refunds. If something major breaks (hot tub, stove, refrigerator, WiFi, living room television) we will offer you your choice of moving to another one of our rentals (if available), discounting your next visit, or allowing you to cancel the remainder of your stay at no additional charge.
We try to keep the cabin well stocked, but we cannot promise it will be restocked on a regular basis or that it will have everything you need when you check-in. What we can promise is that we will reimburse you for anything you buy for the house (after receiving prior approval for anything over $20) and will respond quickly to any issues that may arise. If the cabin is out of toilet paper, please buy some and we will happily reimburse you. If the BBQ is out of propane, please take the tank to the 711, have it refilled, and we will reimburse you. If we are out of salt . . .well, you get the idea. Please keep and submit receipts.
*****BARTER*****
If you have a vacation rental in Tahoe, Mammoth, Las Vegas, Park City, Hawaii, London, Paris, Costa Rica, or any other awesome destination, please inquire about housing swaps!
*****DISCOUNTS*****
10% discount for active military.
Third night free (subject to availability) for a pre or post deployment visit; if you let us know when booking, we are happy to offer a free night when available as a thank you for your service. If we don't have availability, or you don't have time, let us know anyway and we will figure something out as a gesture of our sincere appreciation for your service.
*****COMMUNICATION*****
To prevent any ambiguity about what was said, we ask that communications occur via text message or personal message through VRBO. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
*****LARGE GROUPS*****
For larger groups, we also offer our neighboring cabin, the Snow Den (VRBO # 892145). Together, the two cabins can sleep parties of up to 10 adults comfortably - with a couch large enough for two more adults/children in the Bears' Lair. Sharing a common driveway, combined the two cabins are ideal for large family gatherings over the holidays.
*****Discounts cannot be combined. Rates are not final until first payment is made. ******
Owner
Alex Vorobiov
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 03, 2018
About Alex Vorobiov
Alex and Christina live in Santa Barbara with their three Siberian Huskies. Alex enjoys snowboarding and is passionate about conservation. Christina grew up in the Tahoe foothills but did not learn to ski until they bought their first cabin in Big Bear. In the summer, they love getting away to Big Bear to enjoy time wake boarding, and in sprint and fall, they enjoy mountain biking, especially the downhill part at Snow Summit.
Alex Vorobiov purchased this Cabin in 2016
Why Alex Vorobiov chose Big Bear Lake
The Bear's Lair is an ideal year round retreat that combines the charm of an original Big Bear chalet with the convenience of a renovated home that offers modern amenities including central heat, hot tub, and dishwasher. The cabin is ideally suited for year-round family gatherings and entertaining. During the warmer months, slide open the glass door to the fenced backyard and enjoy a cool breeze from the lake, which is just steps away. The yard offers perfect indoor/outdoor living, with a spacious deck (adjacent to the kitchen) with picnic table and partial lake views, a gazebo with a new Jacuzzi hot tub, and a large gas BBQ. In the winter, curl up on the spacious sectional next to the cabin's original stone fireplace. Or, enjoy the convenience of a central heating system that warms the house immediately. The cabin has a paved parking area, directly off Lakeview, making it easy to get on the road during winter snow storms.
What makes this Cabin unique
As longtime pet parents, we value your four legged family members and make every effort to ensure the cabin suits their needs. We never charge more for pets! The cabin is perfectly situated, with lake access less than five minutes away and less than one mile from the village. Perfect for family gatherings, especially with grown children, or couples traveling together, the Bear’s Lair includes a private guest house with a comfortable king bed and en suite bath. It also has a large great room, sectional sofa that seats 6+ people, and a deck with picnic table that seats eight immediately off the kitchen. For larger groups, we also offer a neighboring rental, the Snow Den. Together, the cabins can accommodate up to 10 people.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Second Bedroom1 double, 1 twin/ single, Small rear bedroom with bunk beds - twin over double bed.
- Master Bedroom1 king, Partial lake view, closet.
- Guest Cottage1 king, Includes en suite bath
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower
- Guest Cottage Bathtoilet, shower
Location Type
- Lake ViewPartial lake view
- LakefrontAcross the street from Big Bear Lake, with lake access less than 5 minutes away.
- Rural
- VillageWalking distance (less than one mile) from the village.
- Water ViewPartial lake view.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- FireplaceStone fireplace.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingCentral HVAC
- InternetHigh speed wireless
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerKeurig coffee maker on counter; drip coffee maker under sink.
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- KitchenGourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, kitchen island with seating for four, gas oven & stove, dishwasher, Kitchenaid mixer, Vitamix blender, Keurig coffeemaker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningKitchen island seats 4
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- Games
- Satellite / CableBasic Cable with HBO
- Stereo
- TelevisionTelevisions in living room and master bedroom have TiVo with Comcast cable, Netflix, Amazon Prime video, HBOGo, and Hulu. Third bedroom does not have cable.
- Video Library
Outside
- BoatAvailable for an additional fee. Please contact us for details.
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Outdoor Grill
- Ski & SnowboardBear Mountain and Snow Summit are approximately three miles away.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub
Onsite Services
- Massage
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- recreation center
- restaurants
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- boating
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- pier fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- ice skating
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- water skiing
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
35 Reviews
Latest reviews
2018 Spring Break
Great Cabin!!! Must stay!
Excellent location!
Great family weekend getaway
Excellent family friendly cabin!
Updated cabin with comfy sofa!
Location
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservations are confirmed. If you think you may need to cancel your trip, we encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance. To keep costs lower for everyone, we have chosen not to include trip cancellation coverage in the reservation price and do not give refunds for any reason, including weather.