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Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear

Cottage with free parking, 7-minute walk to Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included

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40105 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Comfort Cabin, Multiple Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Cottage, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage 1A - Silver Fox

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Cottage 5 - Grizzly Bear

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear is in the mountains. Big Bear Marina and Snow Summit are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bear Lake and Bear Mountain. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and The Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and ski runs, or try out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Village - 17 min walk - 1.4 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.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De La Nonna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear

Cottage with free parking, 7-minute walk to Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and charcoal grills are available at this cottage. Self parking is free. All 6 accommodations offer free WiFi, sitting areas and Smart TVs with digital channels. Netflix, rainfall showerheads and hairdryers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead.

This Big Bear Lake cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Barbecue grill

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash any dishes, spoons, forks, knives, mugs, or utensils that were used during the day and place them on the drying rack next to kitchen sink. Failure to do so result in $15 extra cleaning fees.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Marina and The Village are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8.0/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private, bìg friendy staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay look forward to my next stay in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, room odors, no lamps only overhead fluorescents
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Manager was very friendly and accommodated my room request. Bed sheets had obviously not been laundered, housekeeping gets an F and no tip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Dirty

The place was dirty we had to clean it ourselves and didn’t touch the covers.. used our own blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Truly a great stay! I would highly recommend this cottage - especially for those that seek charm, space and comfort. The site manager was very hospitable and professional. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
First I was texted earlier in the day of my checkin to say my room was available early and what time would I be expected. A nice touch incase you are running late. I was alittle lost finding the driveway to the property, so I called the property and the gentleman at the front desk waited outside to flag me in. I finally get to meet Serene, the front desk manager and he was very enthusiastic and greeted me with a very sincere warmth,and we had a nice conversation about the area. He was very informative and suggested several local dining places very close to the property, I actually walked to one of his suggestions. The small house that I rented was very clean and the beds comfortable. I will definately stay at the Fox n Bear again! Thank you Serene for making my stay in Big Bear a very rewarding experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bernadette

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I wish I could give this place zero stars. My stay at Fox N Bear Cottages was beyond disappointing. First off, the listing mentioned a fireplace and a microwave, yet there was no fireplace and no microwave. When I brought up these issues to the front desk, the staff was rude and completely unhelpful, acting like I was bothering them just for expecting what was advertised. To make matters worse, there were no blankets—just thin sheets on the bed. It was freezing at night, and the only heater in the cabin smelled like it was burning, so I couldn’t even use it safely. On top of that, the remote for the TV was missing, so I had to download an app just to use it. But somehow, someone else’s remote kept connecting to our TV, causing it to change channels, turn off randomly, and adjust the volume on its own—extremely frustrating. Overall, this stay was a nightmare. Between the false advertising, terrible customer service, and lack of basic amenities, I would never recommend this place to anyone. Save yourself the trouble and book somewhere else!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Darby

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
We booked a one night stay last minute and upon checking in Jamie the manager greeted us on arrival and was very friendly. The outside appearance was cute and there was assigned parking per cottage that was very convenient. The rooms were toasty and there was enough space for the four of us. At first glance it seemed like a cute affordable place to stay but upon further inspection we noticed that the floors were not swept or mopped. There was leftover trash and old food under the bed and in the corners. We got really grossed out and wondered what else wasn’t properly cleaned. We called Jamie and he came immediately to fix the issue. He swept and “mopped” (there was no mop so he used wet towels) A for effort but… if there’s no mop then how do the floors get cleaned?? He assured us that the cleaning lady had been there earlier. Not sure who is to blame, but the cleaning was not done properly. With that being said, every other part of our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found this property at a great price after looking around expedia. Read some reviews and thought they were ok, maybe a bit mixed. Finidng the place was pretty simple. Checking in was interesting. I walked around the cottages to find the "office". On the door was a number for 24/7 check in. I called it and the lady answered and asked if i was here. She opened the door and told us to come inside. I assume that was her living space/office. We walked in and it was a bit weird being in there, but whatever. She gave us the wifi password and the room door combo. Parking was nice and easy as there were spots designated for everyone. #2 was our cottage. Inside the room smelled like smoke due to the fireplace. After making a fire ourselves both nights, smoke filled the room(yes the port was open inside the fireplace), so the chiminey probably wasnt cleaned out on the inside and the windows had to be opened to help ventilate. The room was clean overall and very cozy. No worries about being cold overnight. The bed was super comfy as well as the couch. The lady brought us extra towels as well. There was a hair dryer, towels and shampoos. All the kitchen appliances and utencils as well as plates and cups were a plus. We had to clean some forks and cups as they were still a bit dirty. There was also leftover ice cream in the freezer from a stay before. The tv channels were plentiful as there were lots of free app options and movies. She hung up on me during check out, so we left at 1030.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a huge cleanliness issue. I don’t think he’s ever cleaned. He just picks up the obvious things when guest leaves and makes the beds. The bedding was dirty and stained. The floors were swept and mopped. There was multiple debris and old food left under most of the beds that is clearly been there for months. The towels were basically brown, and they should’ve been white.
Under king bed
Bedding in bed in queen room
Found in queen room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet getaway. A mile walk to the Village for entertainment and food. Managment readily present and very friendly. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shayne

Disliked: Amenities
The combination door locks are so old that unit #8 wasn’t accessible microwave works when it wants to and parking is in dirt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely amazing property and really amazing experience, I will be coming back multiple times lol
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing Stay – Highly Recommended! We had an incredible time at this vacation rental! The place was beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were super cozy, and the view from the balcony was absolutely stunning—perfect for morning coffee or evening wine. The host was very responsive and provided great recommendations for local restaurants and attractions. The location was ideal—close to the village and restaurants and plenty of activities, yet quiet enough for a relaxing getaway. Overall, it exceeded our expectations, and we can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful, well-equipped, and charming place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Karla

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Muy muy poco fatisfactorio

El hotel parecía un deshuesadero entre mueble viejos lavadoras y colchones por toda la propiedad, creo que mereciamos recivir una notificación de las condiciones del hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as booked

We got there and we’re having trouble getting into our RESERVED cabin. The owner gave our cabin to another group with no warning. So we were placed in a single bed cabin (myself and my 6’1” son) that smelled so heavy of stale smoke it was nauseating:( all of things smelled and our eyes burned. The lady who ended up assisting us to get in, was very very nice! It was just the switch of last minute accommodations that really made our stay awful:( the cabin needs to be fumigated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottages were cozy and charming. They were close to stores and restaurants. There is also Pineknot trail area close by which is great for hiking and snow play.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Arrived at the property at 8 PM. Nobody on site all weekend! Door code was texted but other renters arriving over the weekend had issues getting in. I looked in the drawers of the kitchenette and in two of them there was mouse poop (with some shredded seasoning packets) and ants. I called to report the problem. I didn’t hear back for 16 hours, but the reply was “thanks for the information” and told that housekeeping could go over to the cottage right then, but I asked if they could wait a couple hours. I got no immediate response as to when they would show. When I later texted them some six hours later the management said that housekeeping had knocked which was not true bc one of my party was there that time. I heard nothing for another 16 hours but received a text saying that housekeeping was no longer on premises. The management asked if I wish to switch cabins which I was open to, but I asked follow up questions about the number of beds,etc, but another two hours went by without full answers and I was told there were now none available to swap. The text exchange got heated: the management told me to stop harassing him and if the conditions were so bad I should leave the rental early. Other people at the property who booked through other travel services reported dirty cabins. There is a for sale site on the property and I think the owner does not care about the property anymore so do not book! They do not answer a 2nd number and in fact took down the sign with the #s
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unable to check in at 03:10, because nobody answered the phone to provide the access code. I call the emergency number and they told me to wait until 04:30 when the manager arrives. The room was dirty and the heater was it working.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronarose

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was dirty, old occupants’ snacks were left in the cabinets, bed sheets and covers were dirty, trash can was full of dirty water, floor were dusty, oven was broken, dish sponge were used. The manager was nice tho
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was cozy and warm!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a good time with my fiancé, owner was very nice and welcoming. Definitely coming back next year
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025