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Brown Bear Inn is your cozy cabin retreat in Big Bear, close to the lake and Village. With a smart TV, comfortable seating, board games, fast WiFi, a gas barbecue on the front deck and outdoor seating areas you will feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue

  • Escape to the Brown Bear Inn, a cozy 1-bedroom cabin in Big Bear perfect for 2 guests. Nestled near Bear Mountain Ski Resort, this charming retreat features a classic wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen, and a relaxing front deck. It's the ideal base for your mountain adventure, offering both tranquility and easy access to hiking trails and local attractions. Your perfect getaway awaits!

    Step inside this charming 500+ sq ft cabin and feel instantly at home. The living room, with its warm, wood-paneled walls, invites you to unwind on the comfortable seating in front of the classic wood-burning stove. It's the perfect spot to relax after a day on the slopes or trails.

    Bedroom & Bath
    Comfortable queen bed with extra pillows and blankets.
    One full bathroom.

    Fully Equipped Kitchen
    Stove, oven, and refrigerator
    Microwave, blender, and toaster
    Coffee maker, crockpot, and rice cooker
    Dishes, pots, pans, and spices

    Outdoor Space
    Front deck with outdoor seating.
    Gas barbecue for grilling.

    Entertainment & Comfort
    Fast WiFi for streaming and remote work.
    Smart TV with access to your favorite streaming apps.
    A selection of board games and card games for cozy nights in.

    Other Details to Note
    - Parking allowed for 1 vehicle
    - Check-in: After 4:00 PM
    - Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
    - Maximum of 2 guest's total
    - No pets allowed

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 536 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.
Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Wash all dishes.
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-2024-0428
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.

About the area

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gold Mine Golf Course and Big Bear Mountain Resort. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • 0_NA001006
    Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort
    Big Bear Mountain Resort
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A3GPW9 Snow Summit ski area and vacation homes at Big Bear Lake San Bernardino Mountains California
    Snow Summit
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bear Mountain Ski Resort
    18 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Carl's Jr.
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue located?

Located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gold Mine Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from The Village. Big Bear Mountain Resort and United States Adaptive Recreation Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

5 - Excellent

Great little place to spend time in Big Bear, everything was nice and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ilka J.

Weekend Getaway

This is a very small rustic and cozy cabin. I was there by myself, but I think it would have been fine for two. The location is perfect. It's quiet and close to everything. The cabin was clean and had everything I needed. This was the second time I booked with Cool Cabins and I was very pleased both times. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

5 - Excellent

Everything was neat and when we got there, and there where no problems with any of the amenities. It was a short walk to and from the shuttles for Snow Valley and Bear Mountain resorts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zion S.

5 - Excellent

Cabin was clean and well stocked would love to stay again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Perfect for our small family!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this cozy little cabin! Just the right size for my wife and out two young ones. Easy access to parking for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Perfectly quaint in the way only a mountain cabin can be! The check-in process being a separate location that served everyone at once was a bit tricky, that said the staff were swift and courteous and got us quickly on our way. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Selinka M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not clean at all. It mention there is Landry inside but there was not.dirtiest place that I was rent ever in my life .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luis I.

5 - Excellent

At first we got directions on how to get here not an actual address, we had to Google to find it and once we did. We loved the little cabin. It's cozy, warm, quiet and homely. It has great appliances that are easy to use. It has a decent bed, bring your own pillows honestly. The only thing I'd say could be better was the front light as it seemed to be motion activated. Besides that 10/10 would stay here again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius D.

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

Great spot, cozy bedroom

Relaxing and comfortable space, would stay again. The roll-away bed seems to live in the bedroom and the wardrobe is full of blankets, VCR, etc so there was no space to hang up clothes— felt cramped in the bedroom. Rental does come with 2 deals— half-off 2 hours of a tandem kayak (or a single kayak for 2 free hours I believe) and a similar deal on a bike/e-bike rental. They gave me some but not all of those details when I asked about the kayak beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ned L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Brown Bear Inn Labor Day Weekend

Cabin has not been maintained or cleaned in some time. Heavy Brown stains on bathroom light switch plate, years of dust on old Venetian blinds, dirty windows, old dark green crusty carpet, sticky bathroom floor, inadequate lighting, paint peeling on balcony and door, black stain on bed pillow case and stains on bed pillow itself, one pillow way too hard and high, the other bed pillow very thin, lumpy mattress with springs easily felt , neither of us could sleep at all. We had to wear shoes and clothes around the house, afraid to touch anything. Couch had old stains on all cushions, 1970 Goodwill decor furniture and decor inside. This cabin was not worth half of the price charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree Q.

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

Great Location

We were really close to the slopes which made accessing them a lot easier. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

thu ha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin is good for my family to stay and enjoy here. However, furniture and amenities are old and smell such as sheets, pillows, and blankets. They make my family to be itchy and uncomfortable. In my opinion, owners should be changed new amenities to serve customers are better than.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany H.

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

Nice cabin in a sweet little neighborhood just out of town.

The cabin was just the right size for our small family. It had all the basic amenities: kitchen utensils, coffee pot, small toiletries, a couple extra blankets, etc. We loved the location in a quiet neighborhood close to Big Bear but not right in the middle of all the touristy area. One complaint was that it was not kept as clean as I hoped. In general it was very well kept, albeit older with some signs of wear (this was absolutely not a problem and gave the property some character). However, there were some splatter marks in the kitchen, smudges and mildew on the bathroom wall/caulking, and the refrigerator was not level. Again, these were very minor things that did not impact our stay. They would be really easy to fix and would do a lot for overall experience, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daysi R.

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

Snow Haven

Amazing weekend getaway with the family. The cabin was cute and cozy, small but big enough for my husband and I and our two small children. One star off for cleanliness because the shower was a little moldy but it has a wood frame and that’s difficult to clean. Not a huge deal. It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood close to everything. No issues with staff. They were friendly and great, and when I called for late checkout, the response was prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Q.

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

Great little cabin for a family of four with small children.

This was a cute cabin with all the necessary amenities. It is located in a nice neighborhood not far from downtown Big Bear.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariel T.

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

Nothing but good thoughts about my experience

Everything was clean, cozy and exactly as listed. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019