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Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub

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A hot tub with a wooden deck and a wooden fence in the background.
A cozy living room with a wooden headboard sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
Cozy mountain living room with a stone fireplace, comfy seating, and smart TV—perfect for relaxing evenings, movie nights, and warm cabin vibes after outdoor adventures.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a painting on the wall, and a sofa with a colorful throw.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden cabinet, a lamp, and a television. A wooden staircase leads to an upper floor.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Big Bear Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Gilner Point
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Entry Level

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Entry Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub

Life of Riley | Hot Tub | Walk to Big Bear Lake, Marina & The Village

Escape to Life of Riley, a charming mountain cabin perfectly situated in one of Big Bear Lake's most desirable central neighborhoods. Ideal for couples, small families, or friends looking for a relaxing getaway, this cozy two-story retreat combines rustic mountain charm with modern comforts, all within walking distance of Big Bear Lake, local marinas, and just minutes from The Village, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain Resort.
Whether you're planning a ski vacation, summer lake adventure, hiking trip, or peaceful weekend beneath the pines, Life of Riley offers everything you need to experience the best of Big Bear in every season.
Prime Big Bear Location Conveniently located near the lake, you'll enjoy easy access to Big Bear's most popular attractions:

Walk to Big Bear Lake and local marinas
Minutes from The Village shops, restaurants, breweries, and entertainment
Less than 10 minutes to Snow Summit Resort
Less than 10 minutes to Bear Mountain Resort
Near Pine Knot Marina
Close to hiking and biking trails
Minutes from Meadow Park and Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Leave the car behind for lakeside strolls or hop in for a quick drive to skiing, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Cozy Mountain Living
Step upstairs into the welcoming living room featuring comfortable seating, warm knotty pine accents, and large windows that bring the beauty of the surrounding forest indoors. Curl up with a cup of hot cocoa while enjoying the wood-burning fireplace, stream your favorite movies on the flat-screen TV with cable, or stay connected with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
The inviting dining area offers the perfect space for family meals, board games, or planning the next day's adventures.

Fully Equipped Kitchen
Prepare everything from hearty breakfasts before hitting the slopes to relaxing dinners after a day on the lake. The kitchen includes:
Full-size appliances
Dishwasher
Granite countertops
Cookware and utensils
Coffee maker
Dining table with seating
Wood-burning fireplace nearby for cozy meals

Relax Beneath the Pines
After a day of mountain adventures, step outside to your private deck and patio surrounded by towering pines. Fire up the BBQ, enjoy the fresh mountain air, or soak your cares away in the private hot tub while stargazing under Big Bear's clear night skies.This peaceful outdoor space is the perfect way to unwind after skiing, hiking, fishing, or exploring the Village.
Cabin Highlights
✔ Private Hot Tub
✔ Walk to Big Bear Lake & Marina
✔ Minutes to Snow Summit & Bear Mountain
✔ Wood-Burning Fireplace
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Cable TVs
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Outdoor Deck & Patio
✔ Pet Friendly (Up to 2 Dogs with Fee)
✔ Perfect for Couples & Small Families

Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom Full Bed Cable TV
Loft Full Futon Cable TV

Bathroom
Full Hall Bathroom

Property Details
Sleeps 4 Guests (All ages count toward occupancy, including infants and babies.)
1 Bedroom + Loft
1 Full Bathroom
904 Square Feet
Private Hot Tub
Pet Friendly (Up to 2 Dogs with Additional Fee)
Parking for 1 Vehicle (Driveway Only)
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Whether you're visiting for fresh powder, sunny lake days, colorful autumn hikes, or a quiet mountain escape, Life of Riley offers the perfect combination of comfort, location, and classic Big Bear charm.
Book your stay today and discover why Life of Riley is the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and experience everything Big Bear has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number VRR-2025-2474
Property # 4280694
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

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gilner Point - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holloway's Marina & RV Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Trap - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life Of Riley Retreat at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this cabin is steps from Gilner Point and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from The Village. Metcalf Bay and Holloway's Marina & RV Park are just steps away.

Reviews

6.4
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Great little cabin in the woods

A breeze finding the location. Checking in and getting settled in. Has all the amenities and is close to all the activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you Kyle! Our team is so happy you enjoyed your visit at Life Of Riley. We are all looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

VLADIMIR Z.

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

We have a good time

The house is very nice. The driveway is sloped and not so easy to enter if snowing. The wall heater is noisy. The bed is noisy too😊 , jacuzzi have electrical problem with the breaker, but the area is so quiet, the forest and lake are very close. We have a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Big Bear Vacations. While we're glad to hear you found your stay at Life of Riley to your liking, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your stay. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again. It is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas C.

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

Outdated “gem”

It was ok at best. The bed is sooo tiny that any amount of decent sleep is sure to escape you-normal size people. Brown couch is pretty disgusting. Im sure my grandparents enjoyed this model. Coffee maker was unclean and kinda gross. The place is just so outdated it seems to be filled with broken relics of old dead people. Patio are needs some major work. Not inviting nor comfortable minus the jacuzzi. The location is great. Thats about all this place has going for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay. We greatly appreciate your comments about aspects of the property that need updating; we'll pass along your feedback to our management and rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the concern you raised. Thank you again for choosing Big Bear Vacations.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Samuel R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointed but satisfied

Very disappointed in the property itself. Lots of spiders, broken toaster, heater stopped working (they did send someone out right away), water in jacuzzi was foggy. Not exactly what we expected but the property management was nice and worked with me. I was able to check out a day early and received a partial refund only for 1 night. I think overall the property is over priced. For what I paid, we shouldn't have encountered any of these issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
We are so glad that our team was able to rectify your vacation trip for you Samuel. We truly hope to host you again for a much better visit!
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur C. F.

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

Outstanding Value and Location. Will return.

excellent location, charming cabin, fully equipped kitchen, hot and nice jacuzzi, with everything we need. It could be a 5 stars if consideration to add these two: 1) a boom - for me to sweep the floor at departure or at times 2) more clean blankets - not one extra blanket or the one I had on the loft inside the cabinet was a bit concerned if it is clean or not.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your kind review! Our team strives for excellence in every stay for our guests and we are so happy to hear that your experience with us was wonderful. We take all feedback to heart and have noted your feedback for improvements. Hope to see you again!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Patti B.

Terrible!

We arrived to find a disgusting ripped up and stained comforter on the bed. I mean literally it was so repulsive that I took it into the rental company to show it them. I had to shove it in a large trash bag and I was gagging the whole time and couldn't wash my hands fast enough. There were no pillows on the bed but there were about 10 yellow stained ones in a closet with no pillowcases. A blade from a ceiling fan flew off and hit my husband in the head when we turned it on. The place smelled like dog urine and the couch had unknown stains on the cusions. I didn't want to sleep on the bed that had the gross comforter on it. The bed was also just a full do not really big enough for two adults. I tried to sleep on a futon which was an agonizing 6 hours where I couldn't sleep st all and then there was some kind of built in wood couch with plastic cusions that I tried the next night and again could not sleep all night. I found some other dirty blankets in a cupboard but I didn't want to touch them so I used a blanket that I keep in my car for going on an occasional picnic for my dog to sit on. I have traveled extensively and theses were 3 of the worst nights I've had. I spent a month in India and had far better accomodations. BTW. It was 4th of July weekend so there were no other places available. If there had been I would have left in the first 20 minutes. Unless they make some serious changes do not go here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like we could have done better! This is certainly not our standard. I see you filled out a Guest Stay Concern upon departure so Management could have an opportunity to make this right for you. I also see a refund of $142 was sent back to your card for the inconvenience. Be assured our Team has already corrected the issues at this home with great care and urgency. We appreciate the feedback and have shared it with the Team. You are important! We hope you do come for another visit soon. Big Bear Vacations offers over 350 wonderful Vacation Homes to choose from.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Phil L.

Merely ok. Improvement needed.

On the outside, the cabin was nice. The inside was ok but was sparsely furnished. The couch wasn't comfortable; the TV had a number of channels blocked and parental restrictions; the fireplace was big but no firewood provided; the upstairs futon was uncomfortable; the spare bedding was dusty; the toilet in the lone bathroom did not have a tank cover; but the biggest issue was that the heat did not work. Two space heaters were found in the bedroom, but they barely heated one room let alone the entire place. When we arrived, the temperature inside was 47 degrees. With the two space heaters, I think we got the bedroom temperature up to 56. Maintenance was called but no idea when they might show up. We did our best to abide by everything mentioned in the waiver, but the previous occupant of the place left their trash. The waiver also said "No Pets", but there was feces on the front side walk up to the house as well as the back yard. Was gross. The hot tub didn't get above 100 degrees and the chemicals burned our eyes. We checked out early and let the property management company know all the issues we had. While they apologized, it didn't make the stay any better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing Big Bear Vacations for your most recent stay in the mountains! Our team is honored to have been your hosts and are looking forward to the opportunity to host you again many times for your future trips to Big Bear! All of our returning guests do receive a direct loyalty discount so just give us a call when you are ready to return!

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Vacations

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We're here to ensure a 5-star experience for every guest. Our team offers 24/7 support and local experience packages.

Reservation Holder Must Be 21+ - ID Required for Access
Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required*

Good Neighbor Policy enforced at all times. Removing trash and Wash Dishes. No Smoking, Parties, Events, Loud Music, Street Parking, or Over Occupancy Allowed. Fines/Evictions possible by both Code Enforcement and Big Bear Vacations.

Check-in after 4:00 pm - Check-out before 10:00 am
No Early Arrival/Late Departure During Peak Seasons or Holidays.

There is No Street Parking Allowed in Big Bear- Make Every Attempt to Get Cars Off the Street for Snowplows. November thru April the law requires snow chains in your cars.

Pet Policy-Pet Friendly Homes Only-$40/Pet/Night
Pets must be acknowledged and may not be left unattended in the home. Owners must clean up after pets; subject to added cleaning fees for violations.

All homes include clean linens, and fresh bath towels for the occupancy. A kitchen with basic cookware and small starter amount of dish soap, toilet paper, and trash bags will be supplied. Paper towels, coffee filters/coffee, specialty appliances, nor condiments/spices/oils are supplied.

No Pay-Per-View Ordering in any homes.

No refunds/credits for cancellations or trip interruptions due to acts of nature, (especially snow, fire, power outages) weather, road conditions, mechanical or electrical failures, spa malfunctions, or other equipment factors beyond our control.

This is a forested mountain community home to critters- animals or insects you may encounter are spiders, moths, flies, squirrels, gophers, bears, coyotes, burro, bear, bats, etc. Our team inspects prior to arrival but cannot guarantee the home will be free of these forest critters.

We reserve the right to offer a comparable property or issue a full refund if circumstances arise that are beyond our control and your property is made unavailable for any reason.

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