Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
A quiet escape
Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Laundry room
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Big Bear City, CA
Big Bear Lake
Place, Big Bear Lake
3 min drive
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
Place, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
3 min drive
Community Arts Theater Society
Place, Community Arts Theater Society
3 min drive
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
76 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Kookie Bears Cottage
This is an incredible value as you get the entire cottage with fully fenced back yard for your fur babies, kitchen with refrigerator, 4 burner stove and oven, living room with futon couch for extra guests, wood burning fireplace and smart TV, private bedroom with sliding door to the back deck, full bath with shower/tub combo, tons of natural light... a perfect mountain getaway for couples! All of this for less than you would pay for a standard hotel room!
Kookie Bear's Cottage! Your cozy (pet-friendly) cabin in the mountains! This special home is nestled in the perfect location. It's in a quiet neighborhood just one block from the sprawling national forest where there are endless trails for hiking, biking and sledding. You'll be close to all the skiing, off-roading, boating, fishing, shopping, restaurants and more that the mountain resorts have to offer. The cabin is beautifully renovated with upgraded amenities, a charming stone fireplace, and comes with a finished office shed / hang out space with a desk, office chair, futon and smart TV - great if you need a quiet space for remote working.
We are a pet friendly cottage, but please be sure to add your fur babies to your booking as we require a pet fee of $40 per stay with a maximum of 2 pets.
Community Impact Program: At Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. rental properties, every stay gives back. In partnership with Kind Traveler, your stay results in a donation of $1 per night from you to the Friends of Big Bear Alpine Zoo, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation hospital and conservation education center that treats sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in the Big Bear Valley. Your folio will include a line item for “Community Impact Program.” 100% of donations goes to charity. Please contact Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. directly if you have any questions or concerns.
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One time pet fee $40 per stay, up to 3 pets allowe
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If there is no dishwasher, please hand wash your used dishes and leave them out to dry.
Please take all trash/refuse to the bins provided at the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
100% refund in 24 hours of booking; 100% up to 14 days before arrival; 50% refund 7-14 days before arrival; only taxes refunded 7 days before arrival
50% due at time of booking, final payment due 30 days before arrival. Each child is counted as person. $1 per night added for Community Impact Program
Free night automatically calculated on Vrbo pricing. All renters must sign renter agreement before arrival.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2023-00078
Property # 3240809vb
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
About the area
Big Bear City
Located in Big Bear City, this cabin is in the mountains. Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit 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.
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Community Arts Theater Society - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Snow Summit - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
The Village - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
Bear Mountain Ski Resort - 10 min drive
Kallans Bar And Grill - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Applebee’s | IHOP - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Kookie Bears Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Kookie Bears Cottage?
As of 1 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kookie Bears Cottage on 7 Sept, 2026 start from S$304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Kookie Bears Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kookie Bears Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kookie Bears Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kookie Bears Cottage located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Community Arts Theater Society. Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved this place amd the host was supper awesome too woilud definitely come back thanks ya'll!!
George R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thank you, George, for staying with us. Kookie Bears is such a cozy mountain cottage, close enough to town to enjoy the resorts yet away from the hustle and bustle. Glad you got to be here for the fireworks and Independence Day fun. We would love to host you again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adan
3 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable, great location for pets and ourselves thoroughly, recommend it when traveling with your fluffy companions.
This place was exactly what my wife and I were looking for - a cozy cottage to escape with our dogs for a few days. The place had plenty of room for the two of us and our dogs. The cottage was clean and had all of the usual amenities that you’d expect from a vacation rental. Nancy was extremely prompt in her responses to my questions as well. Overall, we had a very nice stay.
Tiffani Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
We are so glad you and your pups enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for kind words - we enjoyed meeting you and hope you will come back again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosanna
2 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was the best time for my partner and I. The location was close to every thing that we didnt have to drive far at all. Every amenity we needed was available and we had a great host. Would def go back again!
Loved this little home. Easy access, clean any very comfortable
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2024
We are glad you enjoyed our cabin and hope you will stay with us again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana
8 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I can not express how much i loved this property. It was very cozy and welcoming. The location is perfect. Very close to the city but far enough to enjot the peacful quietness that Big Bear has to offer. Property manager was amazing. Excellent customer service and very accommodating. I cant wait for next summer to boom again! I definitely recommend to anyone thinking of booking. Again i really LOVED Kookie Bear's Cottage!!!!! <3
Diana
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles
31 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kookie Bear Cottage was great! It was very homey and exactly what we wanted for our weekend getaway! We enjoyed the cottage so much that we plan on making it our yearly mountain destination! It was cozy, yet perfect size for a small family. The kitchen was very accommodating and the neighborhood felt very safe. We can feel the love and care that went in to keeping this place warm and welcome! Thanks to our host, Nancy!
I came to Kookie Bears Cottage with my dog, hoping for a peaceful writing retreat, and I had just that! The cottage is warm and comfortable, well stocked and well decorated, and the location is great. It's close enough to town to pop out for dinner, yet located in a quiet and safe neighborhood. It was spotless when I arrived. Overall, I have nothing but rave reviews and would love to stay at this cottage again in the future.
Schyler M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2024
Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. strives to provide a fun and memorable getaway for all of our guests and we are so glad that yours was exactly that, Schyler! We would love to host you again here any time at Kookie Bears Cottage :-)
Very good location close to trails and a short drive to the lake. The host leaves pet blankets to drape over furniture to protect it from dog hair. What a nice idea! The back yard is very nice and fully fenced. I was not worried about my pet getting out or other animals entering (it is the mountains after all....coyotes, bobcats, bears) when he lounged around the back while we used the grill and ate at the back table. The neighborhood was quiet. You could hear the wind in the trees. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Jody P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
We are so happy you got to fully enjoy all the the perks at Kookie Bears Cottage - relaxing with loved ones and knowing your 4-leggeds are safe, while enjoying the beauty of the mountains is what it is all about. Thanks so much for staying with us, we would love to host you again!
I had a wonderful stay at Kookie Bears Cottage! They did a beautiful job making this place comfortable & beautiful. I enjoyed sitting on the back deck and watching the birds, under the shady trees. The fenced yard was well secured, even for my tiny dogs. The neighborhood was safe & quiet, with an upscale mountain vibe. The kitchen was well equipped, with the cutest dishes. There was a little back house that could be used as a work from home space, or a gamers lair. I enjoyed the cottage so much, it was close to everything but far from the hustle & bustle of the Village. Favorite nature spot on the lake was nearbyJuniper Point. Nancy was available to answer any questions I had during my stay. I hear they're adding a hot tub next! There is a gas grill and firepit in the backyard. I'd love to come back!
Deborah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
It sounds like you were able to enjoy all that Kookie Bears Cottage has to offer, Deborah. We often get positive feedback about the office / lair you mentioned. Thanks for your kind words, and please do let us host you again - we loved having you!
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Manuel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Nancy
Hi, I'm Nancy! I am a Big Bear local real estate agent and owner of Awesome Vacation Homes, Inc. who manages numerous vacation rentals in the Big Bear Valley. What I love most about real estate and vacation rentals is getting to meet so many cool people! I enjoy sharing the beauty of our mountain community and strive to make all of our guests feel like VIPs. I hope you will let us host your next mountain retreat!
What makes this property unique
Beautifully remodeled, fireplace for chilly nights and air conditioning for hot summer days. Bring your fur baby with you, we are pet friendly!
Languages:
English
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