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The Black Cormorant | On the Lake

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A deck with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a lake and forest.
A lakeside cabin with a stone path leading to a dock, surrounded by tall pine trees and a clear view of the lake.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a comfortable sofa.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a black leather sofa, and a mounted TV.
A wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, a round dining table with wicker chairs, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Boulder Bay Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Metcalf Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulder Bay Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Boulder Bay, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Mountain. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Bowling Barn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Metcalf Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boulder Bay Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pleasure Point Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Village - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Cormorant | On the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Black Cormorant | On the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Black Cormorant | On the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Cormorant | On the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Black Cormorant | On the Lake located?

Located in Boulder Bay, this holiday home is steps from Big Bear Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Village. Metcalf Bay and Pleasure Point Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful cabin on the lake. We will definitely go back. The house was well maintained. We had everything we needed and the communication with the host was timely and informative. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property but…

The property is as advertised - absolutely stunning, lakefront, equipped with everything you could need. The property management company was very easy to work with, kind and welcoming and made last minute arrangements for a late check in after we had car trouble. We had one incident where the owner of the home was using the nest cameras to keep tabs on us. We received a phone call that the owner had complained about something that had not occurred. Not the property management company’s fault but completely ruined everyone’s night and made us very uncomfortable in the home. Overall had a great stay but will not be returning due to the violation of privacy. We would love to rent other properties under SoCal Vacations in the future, just not this one thanks to the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2023
Thanks a lot for your amazing review Jane, we loved hosting you and your family. I am sorry for the hassle with the cameras and the dog situation but I am glad to hear that you would book from us again!! Hope to see you all again soon !!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

We loved the house! The house is Fully stocked with everything you need inside. Location was great too … close enough to down town, attractions, but far enough away to feel secluded when you’re at the house. The property is well maintained and everything is as advertised in the listing. House is charming with modern updates like AC in the upstairs bedrooms and a fun game room and a hot tub which we enjoyed. We enjoyed the town and all of the fun stuff for kids and families to do. We had a great trip! For the price, It would have been nice to have out door games, kayaks, canoe, fishing poles, or something to do while outside. If you’re not enjoying the inside of the home… you need to bring your own outdoor activities. Also just a note about traveling to Big Bear ….Do your research about the lake if you have expectations of swimming. We were unaware of the algae, low lake levels, and of the Big Bear municipality’s lake/swimming rules and regulations which changed most of our trip. We booked this house thinking we would be able to enjoy being in the lake with our kids. We had envisioned the kids playing on the shore in the water and swimming in the lake. We couldn’t do this because of the algae and low lake levels. We wish we would have researched this more. According to many people in BB, at this time of the year, it’s hard to find a place to safely swim because of the lake levels….. We ended up renting a boat from the marina one day but couldn’t dock it at the house (per the marina) and also couldn’t swim off the boats. Swimming is only permitted a short distance off of beaches and docks per BB municipality. We drove around checking out many beaches and swimming areas and they were not an option. We were really disappointed that we didn’t know this before we traveled…. if you have swimming in mind and the levels are low… we just suggest researching this first. We spent most of our days away from the house doing other activities. Again, overall the house is great and the listing is accurate and as advertised!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2023
Super nice, easy-going, clean, and respectful guests! Would definitely host again! Thank you so much for bringing the lake issue to others, we try our best to advise our guests as well! YOU ROCK!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for families with kids

The property was amazing as advertised. Views of the lake and the mountains, fully stocked with everything we needed, property management were quick to respond to any questions. The bes part for our group was how perfect the house is for families with kids. We had 3 kids under 3 and they had so much fun. Tons of toys to play with, area to run around where they were safe, and when it was time for them to go to bed, there was plenty of separation so the adults could still hangout without waking the kids. Loved the place, would absolutely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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