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Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ

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Swimming Pool
Dining Table
Living Room
Living Room
Front

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Metcalf Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulder Bay Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ

This retro-style, budget-friendly retreat offers a comfortable and spacious base for your Big Bear getaway. With 1,300+ sq ft of living space, this centrally located 3-bedroom, 2-bath home provides easy access to the lake, marina, and outdoor recreation while delivering a cozy cabin atmosphere perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure.

LIVING & DINING
-Spacious living room with ample comfortable seating.
-Wood-burning fireplace for a warm, inviting atmosphere.
-Smart TVs with streaming apps and fast WiFi.
-Dining area for shared meals and gatherings.

KITCHEN
-Full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.
-Cookware, dishes, and utensils provided for everyday meal preparation.

BEDROOM & BATH
-Upstairs primary suite with a queen bed, smart TV, and private bathroom.
-Downstairs second suite with a queen bed and attached bathroom.
-Upstairs third bedroom with a double/twin bunk bed.
-Extra blankets and pillows provided for comfort.
-Two full bathrooms with standard amenities.

OUTDOOR LIVING
-Access to community amenities including seasonal swimming pools, tennis courts, and a basketball hoop.
-Charcoal grill available for outdoor cooking.
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Other Details to Note:
-Parking available for 3 vehicles (community parking; no boat trailer parking)
-Check-in: After 4:00 PM
-Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
-Max occupancy: 7
-No pets allowed
-Pool key deposit: $50
-Pools and jacuzzis are seasonal and subject to availability
-Permit #VRR-2025-2173

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Boulder Bay, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Metcalf Bay, while Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pleasure Point Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boulder Bay Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castle Rock Trail - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bowling Barn - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

8.4

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. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long wait for check in, nice stay

While there was a 30 min wait to check in, the stay was nice and as expected. Comfortable space, well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Sorry about the wait!! We're definitely working on solutions for next year. Thanks for choosing Big Bear Cool Cabins - happy 2020 to you and your family :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, the cabin was absolutely lovely, towels and mini toiletries were set up nicely! It was a huge bummer that there was no snow and no water in the jacuzzi to use but overall was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Hi Alejandra! Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you found the cabin clean and lovely, and that you appreciated the towels and starter toiletries. We’d like to clarify that the hot tub is a community spa and a seasonal amenity, so availability depends on the time of year. We’re happy to hear you still had a great stay overall and hope to welcome you back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

5 - Excellent

Absolutely amazing! We loved the Den and had great service. We ended up staying an extra day, since they made it so easy. We will definitely be coming back.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert H.

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

No view of lake, dirty and sticky inside, propane grill doesn’t function

We’ve rented out cabins from cool cabins before and this is the first time we walk in and the floors are very dusty and everything was sticky. The condition of the couches was horrible. We didn’t want our children touching anything in there at all. Just when we said well let’s hang out on the back porch and grill the meat that we brought, we come to find that the grill didn’t work. We ended up buying more food in big bear doubling up our expenses. Not our best experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Robert, Thank you for your time and feedback. We are very sorry to hear about the condition of the property and can assure you we will be taking the proper measurements to have this addressed immediately. We hope this recent experience doesn't prohibit you from returning to us in the future. We'd be happy to help find the perfect one for your next stay. Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tawfik M.

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

The cleaning

The house wasn’t clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Tawfik, We're sorry to hear about the negative experience you had at this property. Our housekeeping team has been made aware of your review and we will work towards improving this location. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay and hope that we have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. Thank You, Big Bear Cool Cabins.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason O.

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

Great Time

All was good, great time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Jason, Thank you for staying with us and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

To many spiders

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Good size condo

We had a great time staying here. Good size house clean. Bedding clean. Your in the woods So cobwebs were on the ceiling. I would go back. Cool cabins answered anything we asked. Big Bear has lots to do for teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Karen, thank you for staying with us! Thank you for understanding the cobweb situation, we have to be nice to all the woodland creatures! We hope to have you and your family stay with us again soon! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

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

LetThe fun begin

Not one problem. The property is beautiful. The process for renting was easy. Beautiful place to be. Wonderful memories at an awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this review. Our company values put customer satisfaction as a top priority and we are committed to our customers. Its customers like you that make our job wonderful. We look forward to serving you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DESIREE F.

Great weekend getaway!

My family and I had a perfect little getaway weekend! We stayed at the Brown Bear's Den Condo. It was a nice, quiet, relaxing retreat. The cabin was clean, cozy, it just felt like home. It was a 3 bedroom and 2 bath. My husband I slept in the master bedroom, the bed was a queen, and was very comfortable. My aunt and her husband slept in the second room, which had a full. My other aunt and grandfather slept in the 3rd room which had bunk beds. And my mom slept on the pull out bed in the living room. The cabin had all the necessities we needed, like plates, cups, utensils, pots, and pans. There was a TV in every room and wifi. The heating system worked great, especially in 17 degree weather. It was about 10 minutes away from all the shopping and restaurants. There were a lot of nearby areas where we can enjoy all the snow. We ate at the Hacienda Grill, delicious authentic Mexican food. We all enjoyed the cabin very much. I would definitely recommend Big Bear Cool Cabins, great price, great cabin, awesome customer service, what more could you ask for?! Reservation # 321341
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Dear Happy Guest. Thank you for giving us a great rating and for recommending Cool Cabins to other travelers. I’m sure our entire staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hunter L.

Very nice and cozy and clean

Spacious, comfortable and pleasantly decorated, this condo suited our needs perfectly. Bed was very comfy and the shower was nice and powerful. Wish we'd had a longer stay to enjoy the condo and the property, but we were only there one night. Very grateful to have the laundry room!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so very much for staying with us. Somehow this review just came into our review dashboard! Hopefully you've been back and if not, we hope to see you in Big Bear soon! We got 6" of fresh snow last night :)
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