Bonsai Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Minutes from the Slopes, National Forest Trails! Close to the Lake & Village!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Big Bear Lake, CA

Snow Summit11 min walk
The Village3 min drive
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain4 min drive
Big Bear, CA (RBF)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Bonsai Cottage is a uniquely built Big Bear cabin and is walking distance to the Snow Summit Ski Resort. Featuring a reverse floor plan, upon entry you will find the two bedrooms.

The master offers a Queen bed, Flatscreen TV and a full bath. The second bedroom offers a Queen bed and a Twin over Queen bunk with a Flatscreen TV.

Head upstairs to find the living area. With high vaulted ceilings, a large rock wall wood burning fireplace. With multiple sliding doors and large windows, you can enjoy the wooded view and all the natural light that pours into the home.

The kitchen has been upgraded, with granite countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a fridge/freezer, microwave, gas range/oven and updated lighting. A standard coffee maker is provided.

Step out onto the upper deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air. There is a propane barbecue for grilling.

Features: Wood Burning Fireplace, Central Heat, Walking Distance to Snow Summit, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Blender, Standard Coffee Maker, Flatscreen TV, Towels and Linens Provided
Note: The price reflects the general condition of this home. Centrally located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, near the Village and Snow Summit Ski Resort. With sensible furnishings that will meet most of your needs during your stay, this property is the perfect fit for a getaway that won't break the bank. This property is owned by the Salvation Army and part of the proceeds It’ll go towards the great work they do with our community.
2023-0807

City of Big Bear Lake "Good Neighbor Policy"

Do not exceed the occupancy limit
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may be less than the total maximum occupancy. NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

No parking in street or yard
Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior sign.

No amplified music 24/7
Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music carrying beyond the property line.

Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Take trash to dumpster locations
Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite. Clean Bear locations:
41790 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.

Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated previously is $500 per violation. A second offense is $1000 per violation.

Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules and expectations will be evicted without a refund. In addition, costly cita

Property manager

Destination Big Bear

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Microwave

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Microwave

Kitchen

Fireplace

Microwave

Living/dining area

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Microwave

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Microwave

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number VRR-2021-0080

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

Snow Summit - 11 min walk
The Village - 3 min drive
Big Bear Visitor Center - 3 min drive
Big Bear Marina - 3 min drive
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 4 min drive

Getting around

San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min walk
Maggio's Pizza - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 13 min walk
Mountain Munchies - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonsai Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Minutes from the Slopes, National Forest Trails! Close to the Lake & Village! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bonsai Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Minutes from the Slopes, National Forest Trails! Close to the Lake & Village!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bonsai Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Minutes from the Slopes, National Forest Trails! Close to the Lake & Village!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bonsai Cottage by Destination Big Bear : Minutes from the Slopes, National Forest Trails! Close to the Lake & Village! located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Eagle Point and Snow Summit. Meadow Park and Chair 8 are also within 15 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

9 Feb 2024

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

Private, quiet, and close to Snow Summit

It's an old cabin and smells and feels old. But that could be part of the charm. I was there for snow activities and other events so I didn't spend a ton of time in the cabin. It's simple, basic, and does the job and I'd book there again for trips where I'd want to get a lot of snowboarding time in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything was really nice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LOURDES

2 Jan 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy B.

28 Dec 2023

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

Good experience overall, I give it 4 stars.

Overall the property was decent value for money, given that we stayed in the peak Christmas season. The house was a good size for our small family of 4. Dropped 1 star because we were not impressed in the overall cleanliness of the interior. Many spider webs seen hanging from ceiling beams, on top of the fridge etc. Nothing that a good once-a-year cleanup with a duster wouldn't fix. Bunk bed was ready for replacement - the upper bed had cracked around the side mounting bolts (wood construction) and was also missing the side support beam, so we had our concerns about the kids possibly falling off the bed in the night. Numerous other small maintenance issues, such as bathroom towel rails falling off the walls (present upon arrival - should have been caught by the cleaners and addressed before our stay - annoying to have no-where to put the wet towels to dry). Again, a small issue, but when paying to stay somewhere I am giving constructive feedback to improve future experiences for others. Property does have a driveway, but it is very narrow and hard to get a large SUV down, as it is flanked with trees as you drive up the driveway, so care is required when parking. On our 3rd day of stay, we were greeted with loud construction work during the daytime as the neighboring property was undergoing a major refurb and power tools were being used as early 8am! It was LOUD! And disrupted our stay in the home due to noise. We won't be staying at this particular property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023