Welcome to Casa Catalina. Our relaxing mountain retreat offers the perfect space packed with essentials to enjoy a great weekend in the mountains any time of the year. Located within walking distance to local dining and activities this central single-level cottage offers a great year-round base camp no matter the season you choose to visit Big Bear.
Boasting a cozy open floor plan, toasty faux log fireplace, and big open windows to watch the snow falling outside, this adorable cabin is the perfect space to unwind together under the pines. An equipped kitchen and dining area provides all that you need to prepare home cooked meals and snacks for the mountain while the convenient hallway bathroom sits off to the side. Two spacious sleeping quarters offer exactly what you need for a great night of rest including mounted flat screen TVs, comfortable furnishings, and forested views.
Venture outside to enjoy the spacious sun deck and open forested yard, you will love relaxing under the pines here after a great day out on the lake. Stroll down to the lake or the Village shops from this convenient location or hop in the car and you are within ten-minutes to the grocery stores or ski resorts. Come relax away your days here at Casa Catalina!
Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: King Bed, TV + Cable Bedroom 2: Two Twin Beds, TV/Cable
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2024-0181
About the area
Big Bear Lake
Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Big Bear Solar Observatory and Sand to Snow National Monument are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Big Bear Marina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
The Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Big Bear Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Snow Summit - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
Grizzly Manor Cafe - 3 min drive
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
The Bowling Barn - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Catalina by Big Bear Vacations pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Casa Catalina by Big Bear Vacations?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Catalina by Big Bear Vacations?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Catalina by Big Bear Vacations located?
Located in Big Bear Central, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and The Village. Big Bear Lake and Metcalf Bay are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
7.0
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The beds suck did not sleep good at all for two nights!
Very nice property very clean and well kept everything you need is here but the beds are terrible and if you don’t get a good nights sleep it’s just not worth staying there that’s just my opinion will not stay at the same cabin again!
Victor Q.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Poor
ANGELA D.
16 Jan, 2017
Cute property, but will only book through owners in future.
This was a very cute property, sadly though, owners should either run rental themselves or find another company to run it. In the past I have booked rentals for Big Bear on VBRO through owners of properties. We have always had a very pleasant experience and it has been super simple to check in and check out with the lockbox outside of property, let alone usually check in is at 2pm and out by 11am. Big Bear vacations was super inconvenient. Checking in at 4pm is already late, let alone having to go to their location to wait in line and check in, so we didn't get to property till about 5pm because you had to also wait in a line. Multiple people in front of me were complaining about dirty properties and their properties not being available till after 6pm. Thankfully our property was ready on time at 4pm, however when we got to property, it was super dirty. Bathroom toilet wasn't even clean. Toilet had pee on seat and feces still in toilet from whoever stayed there before, we ended up cleaning it ourselves. Bedding looked as though only sheets were clean and not quilts , shams or blankets. You could see old webs in house. Felt super yucky to stay there. Thankfully Big Bear Vacations refunded me partial payment for cleaning, however I really should have gotten full considering how tacky they left it. I will be sure to only book owner ran properties in future. Big Bear Vacations seems to be super unorganized and inconvenient.
ANGELA D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
18 Dec, 2015
Beautiful and COZY Cabin - close to everything!
We had a very enjoyable stay at Casa Catalina. It is a beautiful and cozy cabin with central heat to keep every room warm and toasty! It has a very nice gas fireplace and is conveniently located in a nice neighborhood. It's close to Magic Mountain and the Village shops (both of which were enjoyed by us!). My two boys, husband, and I all had a fun and relaxing experience! I highly recommend this property!
Mary C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laurie T.
3 Nov, 2015
Fun
We enjoyed the decor of this cabin. It was cozy comfortable and decorated so cute with bears and wood.
Laurie T.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2015
About the host
Hosted by Big Bear Vacations
Our Big Bear Vacations team is looking forward to hosting you here in the mountains! We are the longest standing local vacation experts in Big Bear! With years of dedicated experience and knowledge brought forth within our exceptional customer service and support staff, we are here to ensure a 5 star experience in Big Bear for every guest.
**Reservation Holder Must Be 21+**Guests must provide ID for Cabin Access** **Electronic Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required**
Check-in time is 4:00 pm | Check-out time is 10:00 am There is no early arrival or later departure availability during peak season and holidays. Contact our office the morning of arrival or departure to confirm early arrival or later departure availability for your stay. (Fee Applies)
*VRBO Service Fees will be charged separately from Big Bear Vacations reservation charge. Payment is full is due if 30 days within arrival. WORRY FREE FLEXIBILITY! Cancel up to 14 Days from Your Arrival Date Penalty Free!