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Bare Necessities - AC + Hot Tub + Pool Table + Walk to Village

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A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a parking area with cars and a building in the background.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a wooden ceiling.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a glass coffee table, a brown sofa with decorative pillows, and a pool table.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier. There are large windows providing a view of trees and a deck.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to The Village

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 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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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Village - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakside - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bare Necessities - AC + Hot Tub + Pool Table + Walk to Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bare Necessities - AC + Hot Tub + Pool Table + Walk to Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bare Necessities - AC + Hot Tub + Pool Table + Walk to Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bare Necessities - AC + Hot Tub + Pool Table + Walk to Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bare Necessities - AC + Hot Tub + Pool Table + Walk to Village located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Big Bear Lake and The Village. Snow Summit is 2.6 mi (4.2 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. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

Great location, Great clean accommodations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bare necessities

Very nice accommodation wonderful view of the lake
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Weekend Away

We needed a family trip and this did the trick. It was perfect for 3 couples and there was plenty of space. It was walking distance to most of the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Lucas & Torri, thank you so much for staying with us! We are so glad to hear that you all had an enjoyable getaway. We hope to have you up again soon! :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bare Necessities

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin this weekend. The cabin was very clean and welcoming. My two boys enjoyed the pool table and arcade game. The only negative that we saw was that the foosball wasn't out. Other than that it was a solid 10/10. We are planning to go back next summer so we look forward to using your business again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

House is nice but needs maintenance and pest control

House is nice but top railing was not stable. The stairs were damaged that go from garage to 2nd story. The kitchen is on the third floor up and has ants. Over all our stay was great besides these things.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Hello Heather, Thank you for the time in writing a review. We're glad you had a great stay overall, and we appreciate your feedback about the damaged stairs and ants, which we wish we could have addressed during your stay. We hope to have you back in the future! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

So close to town and the house had great games for the family (pool table, ping pong, old school standup video games, foosball). The beds were great and the kitchen was filled with everything we needed. The house needs a little attention (wobbly deck posts, warped deck, trees need pruning, gutters filled with pine needles, etc..) but it's a rental, so we didn't care.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Stephen, Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to hosting your next vacation. Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great first house renting experience

This house was very nice.. had a full equipped kitchen.. lots of games to entertain kids.. close to the village.. marina and lake.. would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Hello, Dolores! Thank you so much for your time and feedback. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and cannot wait to host many more! We hope to have you back soon! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious lake view home

Very comfortable and spacious with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Anne, Thank you for staying with us! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at the cabin. We can't wait to host your stay again :)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not like pictures. Poorly managed.

Came up for a friends birthday. All outside areas were very dirty and unkept. Grill was dirty and propane tank was empty. When we called they made us drive to the leasing office and pick up a replacement tank ourselves. Jacuzzi was dirty, the patio areas were covered in dust, leaves and spiderwebs. Inside the house was ok but nothing like the pictures. Empty booze boxes from previous visitors were on top of the shelves. The night we arrived asked them to come clean the outside and the girl at the front asked us to call in the morning because she had no way of communicating with the day staff???? Can’t you just leave a note or something? Why do guests have to jump through hoops to get things done right. We ended up cleaning everything ourselves. Good location but poorly managed property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Hello Arsen, I'm so sorry to hear of these negative experiences that you had at our property. We will go over these items with housekeeping and our maintenance staff so that we may improve. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we hope to have you back again for a better experience. Thank You, Big Bear Cool Cabins.
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