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Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard

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A covered porch with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a yard with trees and a house.
A cozy cabin interior with a staircase, a living room with a sofa and armchairs, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A yellow building with a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a snow-covered ground.
A rustic wooden interior with a bar area, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Big Bear Mountain Resort
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Mountain Express Lift
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard

Forest-Backed Cabin Retreat | Pet-Friendly, Fireplace & Trail Access

Welcome to your dream escape on enchanting Willow Avenue—where your backyard literally merges with the San Bernardino National Forest! This captivating Gambrel-style cabin is your perfect blend of rustic charm, modern comforts, and unbeatable access to Big Bear's best.

Cabin Highlights:
2 Generously Sized Bedrooms: Peaceful forest views and plush sleeping arrangements for up to 7 guests.

Cozy Corner Fireplace: Create magical memories by the fire in a sunlit living room with warm wood finishes and newer flooring.

Stylish Kitchen: Cook up comfort in a kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite tile countertops, and custom wood shake cabinets.

Updated Bathroom: Fresh, functional, and ready for après-ski unwinding.

Outdoor Magic:
Private Forest-View Deck: Unwind, dine, or sip wine against a breathtaking natural backdrop.

Direct Trail Access: Hike, sled, or mountain bike straight from your securely fenced backyard into the National Forest.

Pet-Friendly & Family-Friendly: Let the kids and pups roam free while you enjoy the peace of the pines.

Location, Location, Location:
Walk to the charming Moonridge Corridor, where coffee shops, donut spots, and local vibes await. You’re just minutes from:

Bear Mountain & Snow Summit – skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking

The Zoo & Golf Course – fun for all ages

Big Bear Village & Lake – restaurants, shopping, boating, and more

Whether you're craving adventure or cozy serenity, this forest-framed gem offers it all. Book your stay and experience Big Bear like a local—from your very own mountain sanctuary.

****Backyard playground off limits due to liability concerns****

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VRR-2025-1251
Property # 2127985vb
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Bowling Barn and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gold Mine Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$413, 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.

How much is parking at Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Mountain Retreat. Trail access, fenced yard located?

Located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, this golf cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gold Mine Golf Course and Big Bear Mountain Resort. The Village and Snow Summit are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Host accommodated an early check-in. The house is a Big Bear "cabin" it's older so don't complain about it after the fact. Sure, there maybe nicer places out there. Sure, if you need all the high end stuff it might not meet your expectations, and sure it is a little outdated, but this is a full Big Bear, local vibes local home. Treat it as such! It has all the amenities you need to feel at home, and in the prime Moonridge location of Big Bear for any time of year (for those who really know). The house backs up to the woods, so you get the full Big Bear experience. Would definitely stay again and probably will, come snowboard season. Thank you James! We enjoyed it! Even just one night, made us feel like home again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cabin with a gorgeous view. Super close to Bear Mountain and the nearby village. Very quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James was super-repsonsive with all communication. The house totally served my needs. It's close to everything you'll ever need to see or do in Big Bear. And Moonridge is becoming a trendy area of Big Bear, so there are lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance or a short driving distance. I'll definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, backing up to the forest and trails. The host was great and responded immediately. Comfortable cabin on a quiet street. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay! The cabin was cozy, clean, and exactly as described. Communication was easy, and everything went smoothly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best part was absolutely the yard and trail access. We were there during a large snowstorm and being able to play in the snow and go for walks in it was so fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the area behind the backyard is excellent for kids. Very quiet street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was great for our family and dog. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cozy house with a beautiful trail right in the backyard. The location is gorgeous and very close to the zoo. The neighbors are friendly, and communication with the owner was excellent—they were very accommodating with my special situation and always responded quickly. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only stayed one night but everything was clean and neat and we had a really nice time. If you wanna go somewhere to eat, you would need to drive but it’s a nice neighborhood to go for a walk in. We met a neighbor and she was very nice
Living room
Living room to kitchen
Looking upstairs
Standing in the kitchen, looking into the family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Good spot to stay with dog, backed up to forest. Nice hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
thanks so much. it was a pleasure to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin with great location! Everything is exactly as described - we stayed here for a week and felt very cozy and comfortable. Trail runs right behind the house, so you can just step out and step into nature. Moonridge coffee company and zoo are both a short walk away. Village is about 8min drive. Perfect little hidden gem in big bear lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place. When we walked in my son said “it smells so good” this was one of the best cabins we have rented in years. Quiet neighborhood, very clean, our dog loved the fenced backyard. 3 separate patios that I had my coffee while listening to the trees. Will stay here again. Thank you to the host
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a late review, but wanted to make sure we shared our experience. We had a great stay at the Rustic Mountain Retreat! It was dog friendly, with plenty of backyard space for the pups. Bed was comfortable and it was nice to have a balcony off the bedroom. Livingroom was cozy and the fireplace kept the place warm. I would say the major plus of this VRBO is the multiple hiking trails that you can access from the backyard and the direct access to nature. Love it!. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is great and super easy to communicate with. I've stayed in many homes in Big Bear and can say the check in process was easy. The place is as described. Of all our places booked in this area this one gave us more of an older cabin vibe and the location was beautiful and so peaceful. Our favorite part was the access to the trails behind the home. Our dog had so much fun playing back there in the snow. The yard itself is fenced which is a plus for the pups. We only stayed one night so didn't use kitchen but it has your basic appliances needed, all clean as well. The flooring downstairs was a bit creaky which made my dogs a bit nervous to walk around. Just wasn't something we're used to but otherwise it was nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic and felt like a home away from home. Exactly as described and very homy and comfy. The fenced-in backyard is wonderful too as we were able to let our dogs out off leash to explore and do their business. The property owner was very friendly and responsive. We are already looking at our calendars to figure out when we can go back. We plan to come back at least annually and make it a family tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
property needs some maintenance. dirty walls , holes , electrical conections .toilet mskes noice while is not flushing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The pros: Area is quiet & despite the lack of A/C, the house stays relatively cool in the heat of summer (thankfully, we found a fan in the closet). The backyard was a convenient place for the dog to do her business. The Bristlecone Trail is steps away, the Zoo is within walking distance & the burgeoning Moonridge Rd strip has food & drink options. Check-in was easy & host was communicative. The cons: the house could use some upgrades. It's clean but could use some love. The first light inside the home needs to be plugged into an extension cord, which we didn't know, so when we arrived at night, we had to fumble around with our flashlights for a bit to figure it out. There were other lights in the home that didn't have switches, only plugs, so it was a little odd. There were some door knob holes in the walls & some peeling paint, & the backdoor screen looked like it had been on the receiving end of a bear. One of the recliners was a tad ripped up & there are missing blind slats. The backyard was pretty overgrown, & did not look like the picture in the listing. Neither did the back porch, which no longer has a table & one of the chairs is broken. It just would be nice if the listing pictures were more accurate/recent, especially for the price. Lastly, there were no cleaning products, paper towels, or laundry supplies, which in a pet-friendly listing is a little hard to understand. Supplies aren't a given, but would be a nice courtesy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
First off the house does not even feel safe as there’s chords running everywhere for any and every light you wish to turn on. I don’t know why the electrical is exposed like that.The smoke alarm in the upstairs bedroom has been removed. The bed count is designed to accommodate a maximum of six people. Two queen beds and two twin beds yet the furniture in the living room seats four people. The one recliner is all torn up with stuffing hanging out of the arms.The backyard swingset is not even functioning. The backyard photos do not look anything like the current state of that yard. There are literally no swings on the swingset just deteriorating rope hanging down and plastic chairs tipped over underneath the swingset laying and standing water.Going back to the not feeling safe aspect, when we checked in and scoped the Home out my husband asked if we should go get a hotel instead. We actually would have opted for that, but we had our dog with us.When we first pulled up the snow that had been removed for the driveway path was so narrow that when you stepped out of the car, you’re standing in snow. Nothing was shoveled for a safe entry into the home. My husband immediately slept, trying to carry luggage in and fell. We ended up shoveling the driveway ourselves for a safe entry and exit out of the car.Not an enjoyable stay at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property provided everything I needed it was secure and clean. The host communicated well. The grill worked but the place was old and a little rundown. Fridge didn't seem to work at all times and was old. Dishwasher didn't work. The fireplace works but was damaged. The front window had duct tape keeping it together. Not all the lights worked or were clearly marked. A few outlets had multiple plugs so a potential fire hazard. The place was sufficient just not what I would called spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I will look for this vacancy next time I am in town. Wonderful and quiet location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent service. Fair price. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the nature.

Thank you for this awesome experience we really enjoyed the house and backyard, we love that the house is near the woods and that their is a trail, we saw lots of wild life including coyotes, squirrels, and birds of all sorts. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by james ipek

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Why they chose this property

private forest as backyard

What makes this property unique

private forest as backyard

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