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Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm!

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A lakeside dock with boats, surrounded by pine trees and a mountain in the background.
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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a brown leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a rug.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a seating area with patterned chairs.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and window overlooking a scenic view.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Village

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Bowling Barn are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm!?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm! on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$715, 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 Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Lake Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Rare Vintage Lakefront with Serene Lake Views and Rustic Charm! located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Big Bear Lake and The Village. Snow Summit is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome,my family enjoyed their stay at the cabin!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for family trip. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable lakeside cabin. Loved the porch, the view and the comfortable cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy lakeside cabin, the porch, and the beautiful views. It’s wonderful to hear you found the cabin comfortable, and we’d love to host you again soon! 😊🏡🌊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing getaway

Overall, very nice. Upstairs beds uncomfortable and wish they had provided bath soap and a small amount of detergent, but otherwise lovely. Back deck lovely to sit and chat, cook on grill and enjoy view of lake and trees. Very clean and lives up to advertising. One missing essential- a cork screw!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Pros and Cons

Pros: Beautiful lake view. Nice location near everything. 2-5 minute drive from most anything you'd want. Beds are comfortable and overall place was fairly clean. Definitely would've loved the patio furniture cleaned since SUPPOSEDLY they do a walk through the day you check in. Cons: Quality of the home! Responsiveness of Service guys! Ants were crawling in from a crack in the upstairs bedroom (kids room) wall. This was OBVIOUSLY a known issue since there was TISSUE stuffed in these cracks! I called in the issue as well as emailed, along with reporting SEVERAL windows that didn't work/open. 5.5 hours LATE service guy shows up with stuff that won't work! I told him I reported they were high on the wall and I believe Andrew took the call. Told me they'd bring sticky paper for the wall! The service guy brought us a box of ant poison meant to sit on the floor or flat surface! He said they never put any notes about them being on the wall in his service order. Sooo..NO resolve.. Then the next morning we were called to tell us they just saw a report the kitchen sink was leaking before we arrived. THAT'S what the smell was! We thought the people before us smoked in the house or something. I was assured they'd fix the sink AND the ants/wall on day 2. Sink was fixed, smell gone! But NOT the ants or the wall/tissue. Also, the quality of the 2nd floor construction was scary. Plywood floors and doors. Thin spindles for the balcony. I definitely wouldn't feel safe with young kids up there! All in all, wouldn't stay here again. Don't think I'd use this Destination Big bear company ever again either. Extremely disappointed in the amount of calls and emails I had to make and never did get problem resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Unfortunately, it is ant season and we are experiencing sightings in some of our homes. We appreciate you notifying us of this issue and will do our best to control and prevent them. Sadly this is what we see in living in the mountain. Again we apologize for the inconvenience faced during your stay. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and cabin!We wished we could’ve enjoyed the outside more but deck and outside furniture was not clean or swept.However, we enjoyed our stay over-all and felt it was a great place to spend the July 4th holiday.Thank you Host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice, quaint lodge with lakeview

A family of five stayed for two nights on this lakefront property. The stay was mostly good—I will go over the few places for improvement. The house is small but was fine for a family with one kid, two parents and two grandparents but probably best for a family for five with two parents and five kids. The rooms with the twin beds upstairs are small but serve their purpose. The kitchen is fully equipped with tools but there really is no pantry so bring your spices and condiments. The view of the lake from the dining area was relaxing and there were no neighbors so the trip was very quiet. The walk to the lake was short and we were able to fish off the shore and caught rainbow fish. Some areas for improvement—there could be a doormat as you walk in from the lakeside porch; the coffeemaker was not the easiest to turn on; there could be another sofa instead of two armchairs (or the armchairs could use ottomans); the upstairs bannister didn't seem the sturdiest (we didn't have any problems though); the fireplace is quite small and the house could use updated fireplace tools. Overall, our stay was pleasant and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location but needs a lot of work.

The location is great, waking up on the lake is amazing. But unfortunately this cabin is not well kept at all. The hot water doesn’t lastin the shower, we were a party of 5 and two of us had to take cold showers. We even waited a hour and the water wouldn’t heat up. We stayed two nights and it took till the last day for the heater in the cabin to heat up the place. All the dishes were dirty with food on them. For the price I don’t believe it be, Up to par. If your not going to be in the cabin that much it’s in a great location close to the downtown area. I personally probably won’t stay here again. But it was decent for our short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thank you for staying with us Kristy, I'm sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. We're always looking at ways we can improve our service and your feedback is really helpful in this area. We'll discuss these points with our housekeeping team who will be disappointed to learn they didn't meet your expectations on this occasion. I have no indication that you had heating issues. If so, please reach out to us next time. We take heating seriously and would have happily sent a tech to assist you. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, it's important that we know how we can do better!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great yard!

Pros: Amazing yard, beautiful view of lake, small slope for kids sledding. Back patio is great. Beds were comfortable. The location and yard made this house 100% worth it and we’re so glad we were able to stay here! Easy to set up internet and tv. Easy to cook in the kitchen. Very clean. Highly recommend. Cons: Some missing amenities (not all bathrooms had hand soap, no potholders and not enough towels for hand-washing dishes in the kitchen). The carbon monoxide detector was beeping every minute, in need of new batteries. We alerted the management company within 5 min of walking in the door, no one ever came to address it. These were minor inconveniences and we would still highly recommend this quaint cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for your review, Elisa! We're sorry to hear about the carbon monoxide detector. We are not showing any communication that this was an issue during your stay. We addressed this with our property management team. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall, despite some minor inconveniences. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Getaway

The house, and the location are perfect for a family getaway. The kids loved playing in the backyard, and the house has very authentic Big Bear charm. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2021
Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Happy Lake Cottage was able to be enjoyed by everyone in your family. Location is such an important factor in booking a property, glad you booked one in a perfect spot. Having the bonus of a Fenced Backyard adds charter to the home and happy to hear that your kids enjoyed it. Come back again, Destination Big Bear :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was buetifal and safe in this neighborhood

All the house was excellent and relaxing the beds are relaxing and the living room we will always watch movies
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2021
Hello Alfredo, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Happy Lake Cottage 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. After having a full day of activities its nice to able to relax in a home that is cozy and quiet. Come back again, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We would Rent From Desination Big Bear Again

The place we rented was of good size, great view. Would have liked a better spot to fish, because the home doesnt have it's own dock access and the shoreline is a bit riddled with underwater plant life. Loved the closeness to The Village & the Marina. We rented a boat there and that was great. We would rent from Destination Big Bear again, but we'd explore another location in a different spot maybe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Hello Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed the home and our company. We understand that sometimes there are amenities that come in handy during vacations. We rent many homes and each one is unique in it's own way. We look forward to hosting you again! Please feel free to contact our booking agents in asking questions. They are more than happy to help in searching for your perfect getaway. Best, Destination Big Bear
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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