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Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table

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A lakeside property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a boat.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden ceiling, and a large window overlooking a lake.
A spacious room with a foosball table, pool table, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.
A deck with wicker furniture overlooking a lake with boats, surrounded by trees and hills.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • By the lake

    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Big Bear Lake
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Meadow Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom Four

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table

Experience Big Bear from this expansive 3,500+ sq ft lakefront retreat with a private dock and direct access to the water. Located in the Village Area, this 4-bedroom home accommodates up to 13 guests and features multiple fireplaces, a spacious game room and beautiful lake views.

Spend your days enjoying the lake and your evenings gathered together. Launch into the water from the private dock, challenge your group to pool, ping pong or shuffleboard, then relax on the deck or around one of the fireplaces as the day winds down.

Inside the cabin
The spacious living area features comfortable seating, multiple wood-burning fireplaces, a TV with DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket, and fast WiFi. A dining table and bar seating provide plenty of room for group meals and gatherings.

The fully equipped kitchen is designed for larger groups, featuring a six-burner stove with double oven, double-door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher and microwave. Additional appliances include a rice cooker, blender, toaster, coffee maker, hot cocoa maker and popcorn maker. A Crock-Pot, cookware, dishes and utensils are also provided.

The dedicated game room offers plenty of entertainment with a pool table, ping pong table and shuffleboard. Board games and card games are also available.

Sleeping arrangements
The cabin accommodates up to 13 guests, with no more than 10 adults.
Bedroom 1 (Upstairs) – King bed, TV, DVD player, private bathroom and deck access
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs) – King bed and TV
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs) – King bed, TV and private bathroom
Bedroom 4 (Upstairs) – Queen bed, TV and private bathroom
Game room – Queen-over-twin bunk bed and 2 rollaway beds
3 full bathrooms

Amenities
Private lakefront access
Private dock
Direct stairs to the lake
Small launching ramp
Game room
Pool table
Ping pong table
Shuffleboard
Multiple wood-burning fireplaces
TV with DirecTV
NFL Sunday Ticket
Fast WiFi
Board games and card games
Fully equipped kitchen
Six-burner stove
Double oven
Double-door refrigerator with water and ice
Dishwasher
Microwave
Rice cooker
Blender
Toaster
Coffee maker
Hot cocoa maker
Popcorn maker
Crock-Pot
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Side-by-side washer and dryer
Large backyard
Back deck
Gas BBQ
Patio furniture
Picnic tables
Full badminton court
Parking for 4 vehicles
No pets allowed

Outdoor space
Enjoy direct access to Big Bear Lake from the private dock, with stairs leading directly to the water and a small launching ramp for water activities. The large backyard and back deck provide plenty of space to gather, while the gas BBQ, patio furniture, picnic tables and full badminton court add even more ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Location
Located in Big Bear Lake's Village Area, this lakefront retreat puts you right on the water while keeping you close to the Village and Big Bear's year-round attractions. Enjoy a peaceful waterfront setting with direct lake access and plenty of space for outdoor recreation.

Other Details to Note
-Parking available for 4 vehicles (driveway)
-Check-in: After 4:00 PM
-Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
-Maximum occupancy: 13 (no more than 10 adults)
-No pets allowed
-Lake levels vary seasonally and cannot be guaranteed
-Exterior recording cameras
-Permit #VRR-2025-0081
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.

Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.

Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Wash all dishes.

Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation.

If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VRR-2026-0018
Property # 3464839
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Snow Summit and Pine Knot Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Eagle Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Meadow Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Village - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hakuna Matata Lakefront - Lakefront, Dock, Game Room, Pool Table located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Point and The Village. Snow Summit is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing accommodations

If your looking to have a great time with your loved ones look no further thank you so much !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay; beautiful location.

Easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
These reviews mean so much to our team. Thank you so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hakuna Maya Review

Overall, our stay was amazing! The place is beautifully furnished and layed out. Lots of things to keep you entertained and only good things to say!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hakuna Matata Lakefront

Stayed with family over Superbowl weekend and couldn't have been more pleased with the location and property overall! Great game room/hangout area for the whole family to have fun, amazing scenic view of the lake with plenty of space for the kids to play outside, and great location close to Big Bear Village and other local restaurants as well as being very central to local ski resorts. Will be staying here again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Place, Responsive Service, but Owner Showed Up Twice

The place was great! Beautiful lake front property with all the amenities you need for a fun, relaxing weekend. Cools Cabins was very responsive. I do want to mention, however, we did not appreciate who I presume was the owner showing up at the property two mornings in a row to work on his jet skis in the driveway.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

3 days weekend

Despite of our down stair dinning table almost falling apart while having dinner and power going out twice, Overall my family enjoyed the stayed. Perfect games for our teenage kids and plenty of space down stairs for our twin babies to play around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Hi Leticia, Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. I am so sorry to hear about the dining table and power outage. I have made a note to the Maintenance department to handle the dining table. We strive for customer service and hope to have you back soon! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very bad management and check in process

Late check in !Extremely long and not friendly processNo towels !!!!And I can go on and on
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
Hi Nissan! Thank you for staying with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the additional check-in process. Since the reservation was made under your father's name and he was not present at check-in, we required additional verification, as outlined in the documents provided after booking. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

3 generations spent 4 days at this lovely mountain get away. The house is incredible, filled with charm and amenities like pool table, ping pong, corn hole, volleyball net, outside chairs and boat dock. (Water level low, so had some challenge getting to clear water but we made it work). The house is huge with well equipped kitchen and areas for rest and play. Our 5 granddaughters enjoyed the bunk room and free WiFi was a special bonus. The sun rises were incredible and the patios and outside deck with bbq allowed us some good quality family time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Hi, Glenda! Thank you for staying with us! We are very happy to hear you and your family enjoyed our cabin! We strive to provide a great stay for all of our guests! We hope to be able and host your next vacation to help build more memories with your family! Thank you, Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanksgiving

Property was nice but a bit dated. Next door there is a full remodel happening and workers started at 7:30am sharp the day after Thanksgiving till 5pm. Not as peaceful as would hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Hello, Nicola! We are very sorry to hear about this. We wish we would have been informed during your stay so we could have gone over and see if we could have them work a bit later. We are very sorry about this. We hope to have you back very soon and hopefully this doesn't prohibit you from returning. Thank you, Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Memorable getaway with the family! The location is fantastic! This home is spacious and beautiful and provides everything you need to have a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We hope to have you back soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect House. Beautiful Location!

Perfect House for a girls weekend! Plenty of space, amazing views, and close to everything you could want in Big Bear.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us!!! We just got this review for some reason :) Look forward to seeing you next time you're in Big Bear. Happy 2020!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Views are amaxing!

Family trip to Big Bear was perfect with this home. Had plenty of room for our large family to hang out and felt very comfy. The views of the lake are ridiculous. Huge patio for our whole family to hangout and just a couple steps from the lake. Overall great stay. Thanks for letting us stay in this home.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us!!! We just got this review for some reason :) Look forward to seeing you next time you're in Big Bear. Happy 2020!

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins

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Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 325 properties, ranging from single-room cabins to entire lodges, Big Bear Cool Cabins has the perfect lodging for your adventure. We look forward to hosting you soon! Escape to beautiful Big Bear with mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Big Bear Lake is a year round resort with a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, the best slopes in southern California for skiing and snowboarding, the National Forest for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a quaint Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure it's a premium vacation rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins. Located just a couple of hours from Los Angeles and Orange County and about three hours from San Diego or Las Vegas. Big Bear Lake, Southern California is the perfect vacation destination. Pet friendly cabins available!

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