Title: Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village. Holiday home with kitchen, near The Village ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33003500/33003459/f7d9e14d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33003500/33003459/463a70b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33003500/33003459/2eb36c2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33003500/33003459/55fb7f02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33003500/33003459/6e6bf9c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Big Bear, Bare Necessities offers a spacious retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy the expansive living space with two fireplaces, jetted tub, and Smart TVs or unwind in the hot tub on the back deck. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Hot tub - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village. Bare Necessities is perfect for everyone. Recently updated with new floors, a fresh kitchen, modern bathrooms, and enhanced lighting, this spacious home offers everything you need for a wonderful stay. Located in a beautiful and desirable area of Big Bear, close to the lake and village, it provides the ideal setting for your getaway. Enjoy the comfort of one of the few homes in Big Bear equipped with A/C, ensuring a pleasant stay year-round. With its combination of modern amenities and prime location, you'll never want to leave. LIVING SPACE - This expansive 1800+ sq ft home features two inviting living rooms, each offering ample comfortable seating for everyone. Enjoy entertainment on the TV or gather around one of the two beautiful fireplaces for a cozy evening. The dining table provides a perfect spot for meals, while the bar seating adds a casual touch for snacks or drinks. This home is designed to offer plenty of space for relaxation and togetherness. ROOMS & BEDS - 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Upstairs (top floor) master bedroom has a queen bed and TV. Upstairs (mid-level) second bedroom has a queen bed. Upstairs (mid-level) third bedroom has a full bed and twin bed. Both living rooms has a sleeper sofa. Extra blankets and pillows are available. KITCHEN - Stove, oven, center island, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, crockpot, rice cooker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more. AMENITIES - Pool table and foosball table! Smart TVs, streaming apps along with fast WiFi, board games and card games. Relax in the jetted tub or near the cozy wood burning fireplace. Laundry area with side-by-side washer/dryer. OUTDOORS - Hot tub, patio furniture, and gas barbecue. Enjoy the back deck and fenced yard! PARKING - 3 car garage. Steep driveway - not suitable for low profile vehicles and will require chains in the winter. ​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails Village - close walk Lake - close walk Snow Summit - 2.5 miles Bear Mountain - 4.2 miles Other things to note: Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 10 people (8 adults max). Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - over occupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction. No pets allowed Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Ski lift privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116610000/116600900/116600846/fb2941d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation. If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VRR-2023-3138 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 434554 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.24458%2C-116.92378&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i-JdwmGCLKWUtV-wMKjcy-xxgwA=) Big Bear Lake, CA #### What's nearby - Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Big Bear Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - The Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Big Bear Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Snow Summit - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tropicali - ‬16 min walk - ‪Oakside - ‬14 min walk - ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬19 min walk - ‪De La Nonna - ‬16 min walk - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bare Necessities - AC, Hot Tub, Pool Table, and Lake Views! Walking distance to the Village. located? > Located in Big Bear Central, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Big Bear Lake and The Village. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Big Bear Marina are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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