Switzerland | Near Bear Mountain & Alpine Zoo, Wood Fireplace, Wraparound Deck & BBQ

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A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a covered area with red umbrellas.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, a black armchair, and a staircase with wooden beams.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested area.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a red chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Big Bear Mountain Resort

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom One

1 King Bed

Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Two

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Bowling Barn and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chair 7 - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Switzerland | Near Bear Mountain & Alpine Zoo, Wood Fireplace, Wraparound Deck & BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Switzerland | Near Bear Mountain & Alpine Zoo, Wood Fireplace, Wraparound Deck & BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Switzerland | Near Bear Mountain & Alpine Zoo, Wood Fireplace, Wraparound Deck & BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Switzerland | Near Bear Mountain & Alpine Zoo, Wood Fireplace, Wraparound Deck & BBQ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Switzerland | Near Bear Mountain & Alpine Zoo, Wood Fireplace, Wraparound Deck & BBQ located?

Located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of United States Adaptive Recreation Center and Big Bear Mountain Resort. Snow Summit is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Felt very cozy & peaceful, had everything we needed
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Hi Marcos! Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great stay and hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was just what we were looking for, a nice relaxing weekend in the mountains!

Property was everything we expected and more. Beautiful cabin and location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your time and feedback. We cannot wait to host your next vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring Getaway

My husband and I had a wonderful time at the cabin! It was peaceful and relaxing, and a quick walk to the zoo! The service was excellent and the cabin was cozy, comfortable, and clean. We look forward to another visit in the very near future!
Archival

8/10 Good

Super cute and cozy

We really loved the location and the cabin was super cute. Living room was spacious and we loved that the bedrooms were separated from the living space. The beds were super firm which didn't make for the best nights sleep for us. But to each their own on the mattresses. Overall though we were satisfied and would recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Dear Happy Guest. Thank you for giving us a great rating and for recommending Cool Cabins to other travelers. I’m happy that you enjoyed your stay and I’m looking forward to having you again as a guest in Big Bear .
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient and Satisfactory

We enjoyed our stay in this property. Great for a family weekend stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Emilio, Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We are glad you enjoyed the cabin and your time in Big Bear. We hope to have you back. Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful Cabin! Very Home feel, clean, comfortable beds, great outdoor sitting area, close to big bear village and Lake, safe neighborhood. Overall great stay, would definitely book again! *Only drawback you have to drive to a location to throw away your trash, or else they charge $50 trash disposal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean and really cozy. I will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much! And thank you for picking Big Bear Cool Cabins. We know you have a lot of options and appreciate you picking us :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cabin

Our three night stay was just perfect for our family. The cabin was wonderful, just as pictured with fun mountain decor. Check in was easy and the home was clean and had all the amenities we needed and more. The cabin is in a nice quiet neighborhood, and set among the fragrant pine trees with peekaboo views of both ski resorts from the wrap around deck. The first floor living room is a great place to gather and play games or watch a movie by the fireplace. Washer, dryer and full bathroom are down the hall and nicely a appointed kitchen. Loved opening all the windows and seeing the sun rise in the morning over the mountain. There are three private bedrooms are upstairs along with one bathroom. The beds are comfy with nice cozy blankets, and plenty of extras in the closets if needed. The heater is on the first floor and is a bit loud but heats the downstairs quickly and turns off. There are space heaters in the upstairs rooms but the bedding was warm enough that we didn’t need to use them. The cabin is close to both ski resorts and just a short drive to the lake, grocery stores and Big Bear Village. Loved our family getaway and hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
We are so glad to hear your stay was wonderful! We definitely strive to provide great customer service and make sure every guest has an enjoyable stay at our cabins! We hope you consider Big Bear Cool Cabins in the future again! We hope to see you soon!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cute but dirty and lousy service

The pictures show the home nicely and it is cute but when we got there the stairs were filled with snow. I called in advance to tell them I was disabled and they didn't remove snow from stairs to get in to the property. There was nothing saying that the entrance was on a second floor. They sent someone who just dropped a shovel for my husband to shovel like 5 feet snow off the rail & stairs. They said it was in our contract which I agree but, they should have been upfront when I called and told them I was disabled. It was not in the description. The house was really dirty. There were rat droppings which we have pictures of, what looked like body hair all over white pillow case, lots of dust and dirt on floors. Old popcorn on the carpet, stains on sofa, there were rat/mouse traps in kitchen and bathroom. Yukk! They should have resolved that and cleaned up the rat poop before we got there, gross! I didn't want to stay there but our contract said it was non-refundable. When we called about the stairs the girl who answered was rude, I can only imagine how they would have been with the cleanliness issue. I am disappointed for all of the money we paid we should have received a clean house! Not one that looked as if it had been vacant for a while and not cleaned well in a long time. I should have been warned about the house when I told them I was disabled. This was a trip was for my birthday which is tomorrow. I have not been able to travel or go anywhere as I have had 9 spinal surgeries in less than 5 years. I was so excited about this trip and the final ok from my neurosurgeon to travel to Big Bear and it was so disappointing. I just can't say enough about how dissatisfied we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Clean, comfortable and dog-friendly!

We had a nice stay at Switzerland Cabin. The listing description is accurate and the property was clean. The cabin is close to skiing.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice and clean

Cozy cabin had everything needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us :) Somehow this just came through! Hopefully we've seen you again or that you're coming back to Big Bear. We did get 6" of fresh snow last night.
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