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The Bear Den | Walk to Village & Lake, Private Hot Tub, Pool Table & Fenced Yard

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large mirror, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a granite countertop.
A backyard with a hot tub, a grill, and outdoor furniture.
A living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A living room with a gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

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
    Walk to The Village

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, The Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom Two

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double 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 Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Mountain. Bowling Barn and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 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

  • The Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pine Knot Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Den | Walk to Village & Lake, Private Hot Tub, Pool Table & Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bear Den | Walk to Village & Lake, Private Hot Tub, Pool Table & Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den | Walk to Village & Lake, Private Hot Tub, Pool Table & Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den | Walk to Village & Lake, Private Hot Tub, Pool Table & Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den | Walk to Village & Lake, Private Hot Tub, Pool Table & Fenced Yard located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bowling Barn and The Village. Snow Summit is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Quick walk to the village restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
Hi Annalee, Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you loved your stay and hope to welcome you back to Big Bear again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bear Den Review

Cool Cabin staff outstanding by immediately bringing 2 fans, cleaning patio, helpong with barbeque! I would like to send you photos of of front and back yard. Needs a gardner to remove weeds that are everywhere! Otherwise all was well equpped inside with amenities. L9ced using spa and pool table. TV's with lots of programming. Would stay again for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin!

We love this cabin!It is always so clean and the location to the Village is perfect! Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2025
Hi Kara! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you love the cabin and that its cleanliness and location continue to meet your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub and pool table are very nice addition to the place! It’s very close to the downtown strip as wel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Hi Stephanie! Thank you for staying with us! We’re glad you chose our cabin and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We’d love to host you again on your next visit to Big Bear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay!

Thank you so much - we loved it! We look forward to staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2023
Hello Malinda, Thank you for your time and feedback. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welcome you back again! Big Bear Cool Cabins
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cabin

The cabin was excellent. The location was fantastic, and very quiet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool table was a fun addition. The kids loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Hi Zach! Thank you for your review! We’re so glad the kids enjoyed the pool table. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing accommodation

The big bear den was amazing. The house had everything you could need. It was spacious with great amenities. It was local to the town with lovely shops and places to eat and drink. The area is really beautiful with easy access to the lake and activities,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

The cabin was perfect for a short getaway. The spa and the billard room was a hit. Everything was very clean and this is such a cozy place to stay in Big Bear. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Ferah! Thank you for the time and feedback! We're happy to know you enjoyed the cabin and its amenities. We hope to host many more stays with you at Big Bear Cool Cabins! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall the property was great - plenty of space - we loved playing pool and the board game they had! Hot tub was great in the evening and the walking proximity to the downtown area was great. We biked and walked everywhere! The main picture on the first page is inaccurate and isn't at this property - it does not have that view or the vaunted ceiling.....but the amenities make up for the missing view! I've alerted the management. We LOVED the decor - they went all out with the cabin feel and clearly invested in making it cozy - we were very comfortable there. We were there in the summer - but the area for skis and winter equipment is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hi D"Anna, Thank you for your detailed review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious property, pool table, games, hot tub, cozy cabin décor, and convenient walkability to downtown. It sounds like you made the most of your stay! We also appreciate you bringing the listing photo discrepancy to our attention. We’re sorry for the confusion and have shared your feedback with our team so we can make sure the photos accurately represent the property. Thank you for choosing Big Bear Cool Cabins. We’re thrilled you loved the home and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Spent the weekend visiting friends. The hot tub was a welcome sight
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello David, Thank you for your time and feedback. We're glad you liked the hot tub and we hope to see you again soon! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin is as described!

Cabin is clean and well appointed. Beds were comfortable with clean sheets. The location is walkable into town, the lake, and residents. The rental company was easy to deal with and provided extra towels all in all a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Andy, Thank you for your time and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the cabin clean and well maintained and that you enjoyed the convenient location to all Big Bear has to offer. We strive to provide the best possible service as we value customer satisfaction. We hope to see you again soon! Big Bear Cool Cabins
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

This place exceeded my expectations as soon as I walked in the cabin was very clean it also smelled very clean, not musky like others. I have stayed out with other companies, Everything that was describe and pictures on the website where correct, the village is walking distance 5 mins, location in the middle of big bear lake. I will be definitely returning.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property! Great Location!

We loved our stay in Big Bear! The location of the property was amazing. We could easily Walk to the beach & village. We never went to the swimming beach. I would definitely stay here again. Be sure to bring your hairdryer. I couldn’t find one in the house. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Hi Marsha! Thank you for the great feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the easy walk to the beach and village, it is a great spot. We appreciate the tip about the hairdryer and will be sure to double-check that for future guests. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and get away.

Really happy with the house. You could walk to everything in the village. The bar/pool room was great and got used each night. Really comfortable furniture and, while not there to watch tv, on a rainy day it was great. Tons of channels and huge screens. Hot tub was used each night. Definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Brian, Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the cabin's amenities and liked it's location. We look forward to hosting your next stay with us! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

The Dirty Bear Den

The overall stay. The proximity of the home was walking distance to village which was great. No TV in the second bedroom was very inconvenient. Overall the cleanliness was about a 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Hi Kathy! Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location near the Village—it’s definitely one of the highlights! We’re sorry to hear the cleanliness didn’t meet your expectations and that the lack of a TV in the second bedroom was inconvenient. Your feedback is very helpful and has been shared with our team so we can make improvements. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

I feel like this place more than fulfilled all the things I and my friends needed. We were looking for a all around great cabin that had some extra perks. The place was very clean and everything we needed was already there. The hot tub was perfect the pool room was perfect the space all around was more than enough definitely would revisit this cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Anderson, Thank you for the time and feedback. We're glad you liked the cabin, which provided all of the amenities you needed to have a pleasant stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spotless home steps from the Village

Great location, spotless house, everything as advertised. The hot tub was a struggle - we could not get it heated above 90 and we are wimps about cold. There are heaters in each room that can be loud switching on and off, but we figured it out. Other than those minor inconveniences the property is great and is right near the heart of the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Courtney, Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback on the issues, and we wish we could have addressed them during your stay, but we're glad you liked the location, and had a great stay overall. We hope to see you again soon! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place

Came into town for the Polar Plunge, enjoyed the extras, the hot tub, the pool table, and playing darts. The decor, the comfy beds, and the location were absolutely wonderful. Our only gripe would be all the extra fees , almost doubled our bill. Wouldn’t mind some extra fees but felt that was excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hello Tracy, Thank you for the time and we appreciate your feedback. Kindly be advised that the service fees help cover the cost of services to run our company smoothly, but we are happy you liked the cabin's location and the amenities it has to offer. We hope to host you many more stays at Big Bear Cool Cabins! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The property management company was super responsive and awesome. It was a great stay. Definitely bring your own towels as the ones provided are pretty small and thin! Other than that it was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Devon! Thank you so much for your time and feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We do apologize for the towels that were provided. Rest assured we will raise your concern and make sure the towels are larger and thicker next time. We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place, close to everything

loved everything about it. only thing I would change is not having the bunk beds in the same room as the amazing master bedroom. I get that it makes sense for parties of 6, but for our family of 4 at least no one wanted to sleep in the second bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi, Scott! Thank you so much for staying with us! It was a pleasure hosting your stay and appreciate your suggestions. We will definitely bring them to the attention of the homeowner to consider this. We hope to be able to host many more vacations! Thank you, Big Bear Cool Cabins
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