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TWO BIG FAMILY AREAS means more for everyone! 7 parking spaces as well

Family-friendly holiday home in Big Bear City with a hot tub

beautiful swiss chalet escape in the mountains

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Big Bear, CA

Place, Community Arts Theater Society
‪17 min walk‬
Place, Snow Summit
‪7 min drive‬
Place, The Village
‪8 min drive‬
Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

DB's Lair

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

guest bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master main floor

1 King Bed

Master upper level M2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

3rd floor

Toilet · Shower only

guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Lodge retreat bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath (private)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

TWO BIG FAMILY AREAS means more for everyone! 7 parking spaces as well

With two great family/living room areas there's a place for everyone without being crowded !!
Families love the quick 5 minute drive to the main strip area and the ski summit as well as the lake!

Come visit our Swiss chalet style mountain home nestled in the tall pines on a quiet street just a few miles from downtown Big Bear! This property is freshly renovated and ready for lots of family fun! It can sleep up to 16 and has plenty of fun anytime of the year.
FREE LAUNDRY ON SITE please use High Efficiency (H.E.) detergents
With two decks on different levels there is plenty of room for all to enjoy. Feel like you are in a tree house nestled at the top of the pines on the upper deck with beautiful views of the forest and mountains. A nice gas grill and dining set outside just off the living room are great for cooking or a cup of coffee at sunrise. Down below at the opposite side of the home we have another outdoor area just off the family lodge area. Both are wonderful peaceful spaces to enjoy the giant pines that surround you on the property!
For the night time fun we have Foosball, ping pong, darts, corn-hole, poker/gaming table and a great lodge family area complete with a bar, large tv, and fireplace . The lodge is set up so that you and family and friends are able to watch a movie altogether as a group with plenty of seats for all; but, we also have other areas of the home for relaxation by the fireplace WITHOUT all of the hustle and bustle of the main lodge area. The living room offers a space with a fireplace and comfortable couches looking out through the pine forest.
Additionally, on the 3rd floor we have a small office nook for those who unfortunately need to spend time at the desk chasing work and life. (although the kitchen table can serve as the same with a view!)

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Super kid and family friendly!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Important information

You need to know

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

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-01282

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Big Bear City

Located in Big Bear City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Big Bear, CA

What's nearby

Community Arts Theater Society - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Big Bear Discovery Center - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Snow Summit - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
The Village - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Bear Mountain Express Lift - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬6 min drive
‪Mountain Munchies - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TWO BIG FAMILY AREAS means more for everyone! 7 parking spaces as well pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TWO BIG FAMILY AREAS means more for everyone! 7 parking spaces as well?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TWO BIG FAMILY AREAS means more for everyone! 7 parking spaces as well?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TWO BIG FAMILY AREAS means more for everyone! 7 parking spaces as well located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Community Arts Theater Society. Lakeview Shopping Center and Interlaken Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Conrad A.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Family Snow trip

Very clean and well maintained property. Had everything Close to ski resorts

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

24 Jan, 2023

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

Love this home

We had such an amazing time. The number of beds and cars allowed is really the cherry on top of this place. Our second year here and the owners were so lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

25 Feb, 2023

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

Great, clean Chalet! Could see the slopes from the deck, Awesome!

Beautiful inside and out. Fun architecture. Well stocked and very clean. Will definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa K.

28 Feb, 2025

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We stayed at this property Fri night - Mon morning. Access was easy, the house was cleaned. The kids enjoyed the downstairs "game room". Plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen had plenty of plates and cookware. We would totally come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy n.

18 Jul, 2024

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

Very satisfied

We had a fine stay at this large, well-equipped and cared--for property. Owners were responsive, kind, and ready to be specific about details. Not disappointed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

22 Feb, 2024

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

Great Place for the Family

There were 12 of us that were able to enjoy this beautiful home. It was even better than we expected. The accommodations for the whole family worked out perfectly. There was a well-stocked kitchen with all the cooking and serving supplies we needed. The beds were comfortable and there were two cozy living spaces with fireplaces. The property manager was very responsive and helpful when I called him with questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki C.

4 Mar, 2025

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

Fun stay

The house was clean an in a nice area , plenty of things to do like games , darts ping pong , did have some trouble with heat the first night but communication was great an we were able to come up with a fix immediately, very kind host , would definitely come back again

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree S.

21 Jan, 2025

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

Weekend Getaway

Our stay in this amazing house was everything we could have asked for and more. The house is so spacious and cozy. We all loved it. There were 11 of us total with kids ranging from 2-17. The two living spaces are a perfect setup. All of the kids had so much fun playing games and walking around the neighborhood. We will absolutely look at renting this wonderful space again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

17 Jan, 2025

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

Jan 2025

We had a large group (11) with 4 kids (ages 6-10) staying for 4 nights around New Years. The property was clean, spacious, well furnished and very comfortable. The kids had plenty of room to run around and play. There are various nooks and crannies on the 3rd floor where one can curled up with a book and be fairly isolated from the rest of the house. Everyone had a wonderful time. The host was very gracious. Check in was easy and streamlines. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pearl T.

16 Dec, 2024

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

A wonderful place

The place was beyond excellent, size, Price, location, cleanliness, It met our expectations for sure. we appreciate the owners for the opportunity to have rented this place for the weekend all was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaCrista E., San Diego, CA

23 Feb, 2024

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

Great for a multiple family getaway

Property was as listed, except for parking. We fit 4 vehicles ok, but not sure how 7 cars can fit. Other than that... there's lots of space to spread out, kitchen was well stocked with pans/plates/utensils, and beds were fairly comfortable. Communication leading up to the stay was friendly and easy. Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

3 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Like everything about the property, except the steep driveway. If you have a low car, like we did, it would scratch the bottom, if didn’t know how to drive it up.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody V.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Whispering Forest, Big Bear

The home was clean and fully accommodating. So many bedrooms and bathrooms! Nice kitchen and large great room to gather with all in our group. Close to hiking, the lake and downtown. Our host, Jo Anne, was very responsive and so nice. The house was perfect for our group. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER K.

20 Feb, 2023

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

Excellent!

Really could not ask for a better place. We were a group of 4 couples that have know each other for over 30 years! It was a perfect place for us to all have our own bedroom space. The kitchen is roomy and stocked better than any other place we've ever stayed. Three floors of different hang out options, plus an upper deck & lower patio, made it easy for people to find a quiet place to read, or to hang out and play games together. Really could not ask for a better place. We all said we'd like to come back! Thank you for the care you've put into making this space an inviting & comfortable place.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Griselle

24 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Es una cabaña muy bien cuidada, con muy buenos espacios, y con todos los servicios, la ubicacion es buena

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma L.

14 Jan, 2023

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

Book this place!

If you are thinking about booking this house! Do it now. The house was extremely clean and well organized. I almost didn’t want to touch anything that’s how perfect it was. I loved the game room down stairs great place to play poker and other games with the family. House is spacious and has enough restrooms for the limit of people. You will not regret staying here. Property owner was kind enough to let us check-in before our check-in time and replied to my txt within minutes (very attentive and helpful).

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanette R.

28 Dec, 2022

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

This was our Christmas 2022 vacation!

This property had an amazing amount of space for everyone. I have never rented & property so well stocked with everything!! We brought fans, games, extra blankets, tissue, paper towels.. But, we didn’t need our things, this property was well stocked. The resorts where basically around the corner, as was the shopping areas. We even put up a few Christmas lights & decorations outside! There are only a few small & minor issues. The bathroom tile should be replaced, on the 3rd level tub, not sure if there is molding ( but we didn’t use). And there was an huge issue with the internet throughout our entire stay. The owners tried to assist in every way, but there was no success. But, overall, I would definitely rent this place again… Thank you & Happy Holidays

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

19 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect family vacation

Everyone had their own space in this three level home. But there was also plenty of room when we came together for meals on the deck and games in the lower level. Really glad there was Foosball, ping pong, darts, and spikeball. Plus a great assortment of board games. Would highly recommend for an intergenerational vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

28 Mar, 2022

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

Great Cabin Experience

This property is awesome! The cabin is great, most of the fun we had was at the cabin especially in the bar/ game room area. We also enjoyed that their was enough room for the 13 of us to be together while having enough space for everyone to get their own alone time when needed. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a cabin with a big group. This will fit all your needs and then some.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Ontario, California

27 Feb, 2022

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

Pictures don’t do it justice.

We stayed here with family and friends. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, even has a crock pot. Lots of space for everyone, we had a group of 15 and we weren’t crowded at all. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

21 Feb, 2022

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

Just an amazing place!

Loved everything about the cabin. Was warming, clean and just perfect! We would diffidently recommend this place. Was super nice and close to town. Absolutely just a great place. Joanne was great with communicating. Thank you for hosting my family.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

15 Dec, 2021

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

Amazing

We ABSOLUTELY loved our stay!!! This place is hands down and simply put amazing. Jo Anne and Doug were also amazing, even after check out. My car broke down and they let us stay at their place while we waited for the tow truck. Definitely will be returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Yaneli P.

9 Dec, 2021

Disliked: Communication

Una experiencia media

El baño de la planta de en medio estaba dañado de las llaves de la regadera y estuvo un poco tedioso el tener que ir a tirar la basura uno mismo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vivian E.

5 Dec, 2021

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

Family 👪

The house was perfect agree with the pictures doesn't show the beautiful house from the inside and it accommodate 14 of us just well

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele (AKA: Shelly) H., Rialto, USA

21 Sept, 2021

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

Great Escape with Entire Family!

We had a great experience renting this property. The property owners were always helpful and available for all communications. They’re home and property are beautiful, clean and well-maintained. The kitchen had everything and the gas grill was a plus. It also was well equipped with games and activities and ideas for the entire family. The Lake is close (10 min. drive) and the market is a 7 min drive. We arrived with eight adults and four children under five. It was nice to have so many bedrooms and bathrooms. The driveway was very steep but we were able to park two cars in the garage and two out on the driveway. There were steps next to the driveway that helped the ascension up. This is not the place for anyone with mobility challenges. There are three levels with three flights of stairs. This presented a lot of work for the parents with the toddlers. But older kids (school-age) would have had so much fun and be entertained for hours in the downstairs entertainment area. The big boys(AKA: the Men) also enjoyed the TV in the downstairs area for Sunday football! We all enjoyed sitting and just relaxing or talking on both decks. Our 1st annual “Family Vacay” was a success! Definitely will be back! Thanks Jo Anne and Doug for sharing your lovely place with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jo Anne Carpenter

We love the lake community! Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking and the majesty of the giant pines in the forest. This is our family escape and hope it's yours too!

Why they chose this property

It's only a couple miles from everything, even the young kids don't mind the BIKE ride to downtown; but, that being said, it's still a quiet secluded area. from most areas of the house you can see the lights of the ski slopes at night; but, you're far enough away to not have to deal with the anarchy that immediately surrounds it.

What makes this property unique

With the two different decks in entirely different areas of the house we find that it works out great for separation of groups. Both are wonderful, our favorite is the feeling of sitting 40 feet up in the trees on the green deck off the living room. The breeze whispering through the trees and a cup of coffee at sunrise is awesome!