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Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake!

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake!

Experience comfort, fun, and relaxation at Tranquil Bear, ideally located near Big Bear Lake. This spacious home is designed for families to enjoy quality time together and create lasting memories.

Key Features:
Comfortable Living Areas: Relax in the primary sitting room with a cozy fireplace and large screen TV. Upstairs, the open floor plan includes a second sitting area, formal dining area, and a spacious kitchen perfect for family gatherings.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Enjoy cooking with long countertops, stainless steel appliances, a coffee pot, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
Master Suite: The master suite comes with a private bathroom. Overall, the home offers 5 bedrooms, including a queen bed, two king beds, a California king, and three bunk beds—ideal for accommodating large groups.
Game Room: Have a blast in the expansive game room featuring a pool table, ping pong table, air hockey, poker table, and Foosball table. Complete with a fireplace and TV for added enjoyment.
Outdoor Fun: Step out onto the back deck to grill and dine al fresco, or unwind in the hot tub after a day of adventure. Enjoy additional outdoor activities with a game of horseshoes in the spacious backyard.
Important Notes:
Game Tables: Please do not move the game tables. Moving them may result in forfeiture of your full deposit and additional repair costs.
Arcade Basketball Hoop: Not available.
Tranquil Bear offers the ideal combination of indoor entertainment and outdoor relaxation, making it the perfect choice for your Big Bear family getaway. Book your stay and enjoy a memorable retreat with all the comforts of home!
 
2025-2816 ||Permit Number #2025-2816|| Important: Dear Traveler, you will be charged with USD 200 in case you include a Pet in your reservation as a Refundable Damage Deposit for Pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
USD 200 charged as Refundable Deposit for Pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
USD 200 charged as Refundable Deposit for Pets

Important information

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
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-2021-1970

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake!?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake! on 19 May 2026 start from AU$758, 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.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Bears Den by Destination Big Bear : Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey & more! Hot Tub! Walk to Lake! located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Big Bear Lake, Metcalf Bay and Gilner Point. The Village is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay and beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cass M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great! They answered all of my questions promptly and were really helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re glad to hear the host was responsive and accommodating throughout your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

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

Family Vacay

We enjoyed the home. Lots of areas for all 11 of us to spread out, and be together at once.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Great multi age cabin

We have many different ages in our family. There was plenty for each age to do and lots of privacy in the house.Close to center of town and slopes. We sill definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad to hear the cabin was perfect for your family, offering something for all ages and plenty of privacy. Its central location is definitely a bonus! We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Great time in Big Bear

Our group of 9 adults spent 2 nights at the Tranquil Bears Den. There was plenty of room for all of us and this home could easily accommodate several more. We enjoyed using the BBQ, hot tub and game room The beds were comfortable and it was easy to get a good nights sleep at this quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay. We hope you were able to enjoy everything beautiful Big Bear has to offer. We are so thrilled to hear your overall stay was great. We always love to hear that you had an easy check in and the property was close to the amenities you were excited about. We hope you will join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorissa G.

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

Worth the stay but well worn

The house holds a lot of people and has great separate spaces for gatherings. The bunk room was a hit with the kids. It has definitely been well used and was a little dusty. We would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review Lorissa, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the house and that it was a good fit for your family. We are sorry to hear you found dust throughout the property, we will take care of this right away! We hope to see you again soon! Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana I.

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

Enjoyed our stay despite issues with property

Unfortunately, the group prior to our stay trashed the property so ceaning crew needed several additional hours to clean. Management (Travis) was extremely understanding and went out of their way to help us enjoy our trip where they could and we appreciated that. We did still enjoy our trip despite most of the group getting sick. Good property management to deal with. The situation was unfortunate due to rude previous renters not the property or company itself.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith N.

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

too hot

The property fit our purpose. We happend to pick the hottest days of the year to come to Big Bear and there was no A/C. We had to deal with an ant problem, but someone came over to assist us with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria T.

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

Nice house needs some tlc

The check in process was not smooth, which is disappointing, I did not receive any information until after 4pm which was supposed to be my check in time! I had to call, email and leave a message to get the information as well. The house is large, but needs minor upgrades such as a better coffee pot, some additional cooking pans for the oven, plastic drinkware for outside and provide some spices...maybe a little sugar! There is furniture that needs attention, the couch in the lower room has seen better days and some cushions need replacement outside and inside. Minor improvements can make a huge difference, I guess I expected a bit more for over 1200 a night. It's a beautiful home that just needs some love.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great trip in spite of issues with the property

Issues with the Management not with the property itself. Not as clean as a VRB should be and not in perfect repair. Major issues with the parking which was enforced with fewer parking spots on the property than initially represented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Hello Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We apologize that the home was not clean to your liking upon arrival. We will make note of the home not being properly cleaned and address it right away with our cleaning staff. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are very sorry that there was a miscommunication regarding the parking during your stay. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Family trip

The house was very nice and close to the lake and the snow summit . We all had a good time and the place was cozy . I do recommend updating the tv / cable situation . I could not get any of the tv’s to work all week . I ended up plugging in my tablet with an hdmi cord to watch movies at night . There were multiple tv’s , cable boxes, WiFi towers and remotes but nothing worked . Looks like things have just been randomly added but not replaced . Other than some basic needed maintenance on the places appliances the house was a really nice place to stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2021
Hello Jessica, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Tranquil Bears Den was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay at Big Bear. A house which is nicely located as well as being cozy is the perfect one for the vacations. Glad to know your cabin was close to the Big Bear Lake as well as it was close to Snow Summit. We hope you and your group created some wonderful memories that you will cherish for a long time. We apologize for the inconvenience you have faced during your stay at Big Bear and We are really sorry that we were not able to fix your issue during your stay. We appreciate your feedback related to the maintenance of the cabin as this will help us to enhance our services to future guests. Inconvenience Highly Regretted, Destination Big Bear
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luz M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin lot of atención

Not really clean pots and pans are in bad shape coffee maker spills coffee underneath trash can dirty. Recycle can broken BBQ very dirty. Some glass and cups has a cracks left them on counter top. Upstairs shower doors are loose Sanger to come off and dirty /nasty on the doors tracks. To me is a lot of money that we paid for all those things I mentioned not correct/ bas shape/dirty found dirty underwear shoes water bottles ect . Not to happy. .😏😏😏😏
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Luz, We do apologize that your stay was not as expected. However, one of our supervisors did communicate with you as soon as she found out the issues. Always keep in mind that if the home is not as expected we will send out an emergency cleaner, but we need to be notified closer to your arrival date. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

We had a blast!

The location was perfect. The house was so much bigger than we expected and it was super close to all of the activities we wanted to do. It was great for my dog because the backyard was so big for him to run around in. This was the perfect stay for a big group of people. The game room was fun and they had a lot of fun options for our group. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Hello Renee, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that this cabin Tranquil Bears Den was better than expected. Hopefully, you and your group were able to enjoy everything in Big Bear and want to come back soon. Warm Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve Y.

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

Awesome game room

We had a really good time playing in the game room. Pool table, ping pong, air hockey and foosball. Some of this stuff is getting a bit worn, but it all worked well. The hot tub water looked dirty, but after running the jets before we got in it looked a lot better ( running the jets circulated the water through the filter). Some instructions on that and the TV would have helped. I never got the TV in the living room to work. No instructions for it. The deck was great, lots of room and chairs, sitting out there in the morning and the evening was great. The kitchen pots and pans and knives were sub-standard - they could use a knife sharpener - but that is unfortunately the norm at VRBO places, probably because they get mis-treated so often by guests ( one of my pet peeves). The bathrooms were not as clean as would have liked, and the carpets have a lot of very old stains. Overall, the experience was really good, and the game room was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you for your review, Steve. I'm sorry to hear that the TV in the living room was giving you trouble. We have had our maintenance team make sure it is functioning for future guest. We're also happy to hear that you enjoyed our game room and hot tub! We hope you'll come back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Nice place with comfortable sleeping accommodations for party of 13 young adults/adults. Game room was a little disheveled, there were no darts (broken) for the dart board, no complete deck of cards for the poker table, needless to say we left it looking better than we found it. Oven was a little sketchy, bottom was a makeshift rack so we only used the top rack. Charcoal bbq’er had no grill which we discovered after getting charcoal. Gas bbq’er was old and didn’t heat evenly enough to cook a few tri-tips at the same time. Small details, nothing to hamper our good time! Property mgmt was great, attentive and quick to reply to questions. Parking was also perfect for 4 large vehicles. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2021
Hello Gloria, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Tranquil Bears Den was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay at Big Bear. A cabin that is nicely located is the perfect one for vacations and comfortable sleeping arrangements allows you to relax after your day's activities. We really apologize for the inconvenience you have faced during your stay and make a note of it as this will help us to improve our services for our future guests. Sounds good you enjoyed our Customer Service. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

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

Great Game Room!!!

Lots of space, great for entertainment and big family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Hello Alex, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you and your group were able to enjoy Tranquil Bears Den. When traveling with a larger group like yours, that space is very much needed. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear:)
Verified

8/10 Good

Mira Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

The place was great and perfect for older kids and young teens, lots for them to do when we weren't on the lake. They loved the game room and the room with all the bunk beds. Great outdoor deck as well. We really had a wonderful time. This seems like it's run by a management company, which is fine, they just weren't as communicative as they could have been, but there were no problems whatsoever and again, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Hello Mira, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. We glad to know You loved the place, game room, and sleeping arrangement very well. And you also enjoyed the deck area. But one tiny complaint about customer service is really pain full for us. We appreciate your effort to bring it into our notice so that we definitely improve it for future guests Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

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

Fun in Big Bear

Overall this was a great trip! We Had a group of 8. The kids loved the game room and the bunk bed room! We only stayed a couple nights, but made the most of it. We spent one day at the lake, swimming at Boulder Bay Park, which is a 5 min drive from the cabin, had dinner at Oakside and walked around the village and took walks with our dog near the cabin. This is a nice and fun property for a short visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2021
Hello Dawn, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Tranquil Bears Den was able to be enjoyed by everyone. Location is such an important factor in booking a property, glad you booked one in a perfect spot. We hope that some friendly yet competitive competition was going on while playing in the game room. Hope to see you very soon. Destination Big Bear :)
Verified

8/10 Good

John H.

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

Super Fun Place to Stay!

The property was a bit dirtier than I'm sure it normally is, but I guess that can be expected after COVID-19 quarantine. The hot tub needed cleaning and maintenance but the property management company was right on top of it and got someone out before the night we used it. The game room is missing the basketball game, but the room was really fun for both kids and adults. The bunkbed room was awesome for the kids. They loved staying in the same room and had a blast. Very nice place to stay, but the best part of this location is the management company. They are SUPER friendly and jump at every request. A+ service!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2020
Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. The cleaning feedback will be sent over to our cleaning manager. We are so happy to hear that you not only enjoyed your stay here in Big Bear at Grand Views, but that you also enjoyed our customer service provided by our company. It is our goal here at Destination Big Bear to make your stay as best as possible. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi M.

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

Great place for a group

This place is bigger than it looks. It was great to find a place that fit everyone comfortably. They accommodated both early check-in and out and it was a breeze. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for reviewing your stay. We hope you were able to enjoy all of Big Bear. We are glad to hear the property accommodated your entire party. We're happy the check in/out process was easy for you as well. We hope you will join us again in the future. Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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