Owl Cabin - National Forest + Fireplace | Walk to Lake

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A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a dining area.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a chimney, and a porch area.
A cozy wooden cabin interior with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and wooden cabinets.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a comfortable couch.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Big Bear Lake

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Fawnskin, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Fawnskin

Located in North Shore, a neighbourhood in Fawnskin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Big Bear Solar Observatory and Bowling Barn are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Fawnskin, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Snow Summit - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Village - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 21 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Cabin - National Forest + Fireplace | Walk to Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Owl Cabin - National Forest + Fireplace | Walk to Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Owl Cabin - National Forest + Fireplace | Walk to Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Cabin - National Forest + Fireplace | Walk to Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owl Cabin - National Forest + Fireplace | Walk to Lake located?

Located in North Shore, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Big Bear Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Grout Bay Picnic Area and Big Bear Solar Observatory. North Shore Recreation Area and Cougar Crest Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a quiet, comfortable & cozy cabin. We absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Owl Cabin

Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We hope you have a wonderful day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family summer vacation

My family and I just returned from 4 nights/5 days at owl cabin and we had a blast! Close to the lake and the town of big bear, the cabin is centrallly located! We brought our dogs along and they also had a fantastic vacation! If you’re looking for a fun, inexpensive summer rental for the whole family, look no further!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cabin

Great spot for a weekend get away on the quieter side of the lake. Easy access to food, lake, hiking when needed but more relaxed and quiet. Cool little cabin with working fireplace for chilly nights. Kitchen is equipped for eating meals in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Hello Elizabeth, Thank you for staying with us and leaving and a review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting your next stay with us. Big Bear Cool Cabins
Archival

8/10 Good

Cute little cabin in the woods

The cabin was comfortable for two people although it is advertised to be suitable for 5. The bedroom is very small with limited room to walk around the bed. Fortunately the other bedroom could be used to store luggage. Cooking on the Wedgewood stove was a fun experience, amazingly good performance. A few more lamps in the kitchen and in the living area would have been helpful. It's a nice cabin in a quiet location, suitable for a short stay with great access to many hiking trails on the north side of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Hello Marianne. We're happy to hear that this cabin was a good fit for your Big Bear getaway! We are adding additional lighting immediately and we hope you will return to Big Bear and Cool Cabins again very soon!
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6/10 Okay

Cabin Review

Listing on VRBO stated wood included in amenities. We discovered after arriving it was not included and we had to find somewhere to buy it. While looking for outlets to plug in phone chargers we realized there was a lot of dust and cobwebs. It was not a good situation since we have allergies. TV was very outdated and difficult to use. Checkout of cleaning out fireplace and driving trash to a dumpster is not anything we have done in the past with renting a cabin. We will not be renting this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
there is a serious problem with this rental (see below.) while the neighborhood is wonderful, the cabin is quaint & peaceful, regular employees & maintenance at cool cabin are lovely & helpful -- management is not: they will not acknowledge that there is a problem with the place and actually suggested that WE were the problem (aka being somehow too sensitive -- about that more later.) all we have been offered is a 5% discount above the 15% discount everyone gets for a future rental. an insult, rather than compensation for the problem.here's the issue: the house heats up to such temperatures when it's warm outside that it's de facto uninhabitable during the day. we were here in mid-80s temps and the house heated up into the 90s so that we could not use it during the day at all.fans just moved the air around -- and the portable AC they brought us blew the circuit breaker and not only did not work but took the wifi with it. the house is likely not insulated (or how else to explain a 35 degree temperature difference between night and day inside temps?) since the nights were still in the 40s for us the house cooled down into the high 50s by the morning. once the nights are warmer it will stay hot, inside of course. IF they fix the insulation/temp regulation issues this would be a wonderful spot. the hard-nosed management gives me pause, though. not sure i want to give cool cabins more of my money. also not sure i can know what i will be getting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Cabin With All the amenities

All was going well until my mom got on the small white child’s bed and I got on the bunk bed. She is handicap, so I have to be in the same room as her. My cousin got the master bedroom and had no issues. The white beds slats were half on the floor and the mattress was a 6 inch topper and a mattress and it was so soft my mom just got swallowed up, so I had to take the topper off and I had to call maintenance to fix the bed, but it didn’t help much to fix the comfort of the bed. The bunk bed’s slats were also off and in the middle of the night I woke up to my head starting to fall through to the bottom bunk because the mattress was sinking. When I got out to fix it I just had to slide the slats further up to support my head. Which is why I didn’t bring it up. But it did affect my overall feeling about the cabin. Two last negatives were that there were some cobwebs on the couch nearest the door, which I had to move to plug in the light near the window. And the other thing was that the stove smoked up the house when we cooked dinner in it one night even with the overhead fan on. The good thing is that it was very quaint. Great artwork. Wonderfully awesome vintage stove and great paintings. It was a good location with a wonderful view of the state park. Oh I forgot one last thing. The low hanging branches did hit the roof of our van while going in and out of the driveway. If some of these things are fixed. We would certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Hi Scott, Thank you for your time and feedback. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced with the beds and other issues in the cabin. We will address these concerns with our maintenance team and homeowner to ensure a more comfortable stay for future guests. We are glad you enjoyed the quaint atmosphere and the beautiful artwork. We appreciate your review and we look forward to welcome you back in the future! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin stay. Only complaints were
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2026
Hi Matt! Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your cozy cabin stay and hope it provided a relaxing mountain getaway. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabins

This cabin is located in very quiet area which was exactly what I was looking for! Its cozy for staying in and the best part is you have the forest in the backyard if you like to take nature hikes. Very clean and comfortable, hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We see you again in the future. Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway Straight Out Of A Movie

Cozy little cabin in Big Bear with a spacious forested area in the back. Incredible with snowy weather. We loved our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
We are so happy to hear that you loved your experience at our cabin and we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cozy cabin

Really enjoyed stay at owl cabin. It is located in a nice quiet area. Property had good kitchenware, had clean sheets etc. There were DVD(s) kept but no DVD player, also families going with kids could use some games. Cabin itself is really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. We will definitely recommend a DVD Player and some games to the owner. Thank you for bringing that to our attention! Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cabin

Property was as described and we enjoyed the outdoor patio. Cabin was clean with no hidden surprises. Functioning wood burning fireplace a nice bonus during the brisk evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Hi William, thank you so much for staying with Big Bear Cool Cabins! So happy that you enjoyed the cabin and the fireplace. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unhappy

The cabin was great the major issue we had was that All the linens on the 3 small beds were dirty, they has stains on the sheet and on the pillows, looked at the extra ones in the closet and they were also stained. Couches were in bad condition as well the smaller while one was so dirty that we rather used the table chairs to sit in the living room to watch TV. Very disappointed with the cleanliness, didn’t get into the cabin until late at night so didn’t really have any other option but to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us get better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately. I will also be speaking with the owner and will encourage them to make some updates as needed to ensure the comfort of our guests. thank you again for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean very cozy had a great time

The cabin was cute and cozy and off the beaten path. We enjoyed our stay very much, nice and clean. If I had to say something negative it would be maybe some new furniture in the living room what's there is a bit overused and maybe a little loving care Outdoors with a big table on that patio so you can actually eat out there. Overall it was fantastic, would come again. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Hi, Terri! Thank you for your time and feedback regarding the furniture. We're so happy that this cabin was everything you needed for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. We hope you'll return to Big Bear and Cool Cabins for many vacations to come!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome experience at Owl Cabin!

Very cozy and clean! The setup was very cute! Was a wonderful experience! loved watching the snow with my two fluffies! Will definately come again! reservation 322054
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you, Kyuyoun, for your review and for choosing Cool Cabins. 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

Cute little cabin

This is a cute little cabin with a few quirks. It's nice and clean, and the kitchen is upgraded and very cute. The neighborhood is cute, with neighbors are close but quiet. Cable, fireplace - all worked well. On the cons, there is one couch and no soft chair, so two people can't really stretch out. And the couch is not great - very flat cushions making it not super cozy. Also, the hot water heater doesn't have a ton of capacity. Fine for two people, would be tougher with a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Dear Traveler. Thank you for your review and for choosing Cool Cabins. I’m happy that you enjoyed your stay and I’m looking forward to having you again as a guest in Big Bear.
Archival

8/10 Good

Cozy,clean,in a quiet street,easy access

I like simple small places in a quiet settings. Owl cabin is one of them. Will use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay in Fawnskin and Owl Cabin

Owl Cabin was just perfect for our stay in Fawnskin. It was clean and well stocked, and in a beautiful and peaceful location. We will return!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 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

Amazing experience

Amazing experience. It was just you, your family and the nature. It was private no weird neighbors too close, and the back doors open directly facing the forest. I loved it. My mom really like it and wants to come back in this specific cabin for our next big bear trip. It was clean, strong wi fi, 3mi or 10 minutes to staters bros and other markets. Less than a mile from the lake.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the review!! Somehow it just came through??? We appreciate you staying with us and so glad that you had a great stay! Hope that we see you again soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Place! Very Cute

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 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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