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Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue

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Living Room
Back Deck
Kitchen
Front

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 478.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue

Charming Gambrel style cabin nestled amongst tall pine trees. Recently renovated with a delightful mix of old-world charm and modern-day amenities, including a portable AC. Just steps to the lake and marina from this nicely furnished mountain getaway located in the prime Gilner Point location of Big Bear Lake. Close to National Forest hiking trails.

LIVING SPACE - Cozy 800+sq ft home with living room, ceiling fans, dining table, bar seating, a TV, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 1 bedroom, loft, 1 bath. Upstairs first bedroom has a queen bed and smart TV. Loft bedroom has a queen bed with privacy curtains and smart TV. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Stainless steel appliances, six burner stove with oven, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster oven, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, and more.

AMENITIES - Smart TVs, streaming apps along with fast WiFi, board games, and card games. Relax near the cozy wood burning fireplace.

OUTDOORS - Fully fenced back yard with deck and gas barbecue.

PARKING - 2 car driveway

​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails
Lake - close walk
Village - 1.8 miles
Snow Summit - 3.7 miles
Bear Mountain - 5.5 miles
Oktoberfest - 5.4 miles

Other things to note:
Max occupancy 4
Pet fee $75 per pet ( 2 small dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.
Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Wash all dishes.
Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation.
If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests.

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 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
Property Registration Number VRR-2025-2262

Frequently asked questions

Is Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue on 5 June 2026 start from AU$232, 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 Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fanciful Winter's Lake - Portable AC, Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this holiday home is steps from Metcalf Bay and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from The Village. Big Bear Lake and Holloway's Marina & RV Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Cute Cabin in Great Location

We had an excellent stay although all to short. The cabin is in a perfect location close to everything but in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by the lake. Super easy check in and check out process makes things very easy. Will likely be back again very soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thorn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is nice and cozy. It is pretty easy to feel at home with the cabin being fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need for you day to day. This place illuminates good vibes. The cabin even comes loaded with games. Small recommendations would be to high dust and acquire better fireplace tools.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Hi Thorn! Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you felt at home and enjoyed the cozy vibes, fully stocked amenities, and games. We appreciate your suggestions about high dusting and fireplace tools and will make sure to address them. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa U.

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

Cozy cabain

Cabain was cozy and clean i would stay again for sure !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you next time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto M.

5 - Excellent

Great little cabin for a family get away. To large beds with a big back yard , a bbq and fully stocked kitchen, separate from the living room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Great cozy cabin

The cabin was in a great location and was nice for my family of five. We really enjoyed our stay. The beds could be updated and the kitchen table but other then that it was overall a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
So happy your family had a great time!!! See you next time you’re in Big Bear.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aura G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing Big Bear stay!

Very nice stay. Location is great, very quiet and peaceful. Close to everything. Property is adequate, old but charming! My dog loved it. Cozy! My kids want to come back. Very reasonably priced. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
So happy your family had a great time!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette S.

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

Relaxing getaway

After a difficult year it was great to come to relax with my kids. The cabin was older but clean. Enough towels and trash bags given. The neighborhood was quiet and easy to get to all the low key activities we wanted to do. I would rent from here every summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Hello Danette, Thank you for your time and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you and your kids had a great and relaxing time. We look forward to welcome you back again! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

8/10 Good

Naresh M.

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

Good stay with Family

Pretty nice cabin with very calm and nice neighborhood. My kid enjoyed a lot. The backyard is pretty huge. If you have a family with 2 or more kids, this is the one for the fun. The only thing I could say that could be improved, is the checkin process. If they change it to self-checkin, I would come here every year :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Hi, Naresh! Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the check-in process however the city of Big Bear Lake requires a face-to-face check-in. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed this property and the backyard. We look forward to having you back! Big Bear Cool Cabins
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Allison H.

Nice Home, Except for Sleeping

This home is perfectly located in a quiet, safe neighborhood…perfect for accessing the Village, Alpine Slide and the lake. We loved the patio and yard for morning coffee, evening wine and lounging in the sun with our dog. The only issue is that the beds are all terribly old and uncomfortable. No one in our family was able to sleep soundly as the springs and uneven mattresses were very old & uneven. We would stay here again, but not before the owners replace the mattresses.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Great cozy stay

This cabin is perfect for a small group. It's not the most modern or the fanciest but it did the job!! It sleeps 4 comfortably. The location is great too. You're near the lake and less than a 15 minute drive to Snow Summit. The house is fully stocked with extra blankets, kitchen supplies (including dish soap, sponge, extra paper towels, coffee filters), utensils, kitchen towels, etc… the bathroom is quaint but has everything you need from toiletries to extra TP and the water warms up super fast. The fireplace is small but don't let that fool you- the cabin got nice and toasty in no time. We enjoyed our stay very much. The beds were ok so don't expect temperpedic quality mattresses but after a day on the slopes we slept just fine. The only thing was the ceiling of the shower had some old critters stuck to it. Other than that it was clean and in decent condition. Would stay here again for sure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chia Chen W.

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

Good cabin

We really loved the cabin because everyone was nice over there. And we loved your service managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Chia, Thank you for your time and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad you loved the cabin and were satisfied with our service, as we value customer satisfaction. We hope to see you again soon! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARA M.

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

Clean and Kitschy

Excellent cabin! So cute and cozy, and VERY CLEAN. This cabin is in a great location and has a kitschy, rustic charm. Not fancy by any means, but provided an EXCELLENT weekend getaway for our family of four. The only thing missing was some sort of baking pan; we improvised, but if you plan to use the oven, make sure you have your own bakeware. Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi, Sara! Thank you so much for staying with us! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we will be delivering some baking pans and sheets so it's ready for you and many more guests. We appreciate your time and feedback and cannot wait to have you back. Thank you, Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam L.

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

Big bear stay

Loved the property. Very clean and the apartment was very quaint and had a lot of character. Would Defo stay at this property again. Without hesitation. Loved the fireplace as well. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Adam, thank you so much for the great feedback. We would love to host your future stays in Big Bear!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great experience

It was peaceful and perfect
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the review and the feedback. We hope you have a wonderful day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john K.

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

Even in 60 degree weather the coziness of the cabin was Fanciful !!

Excellent accommodations and very economical. ..clean, greay for our dogs by the lake and short access to hiking. We"ll be back. Please tell owner to simplify operating instructions to TV..Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the review and the feedback! We hope you have a great day and I will contact the owner as well. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Hi Natalie! Thank you for staying with us. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Hi Rebecca! Thank you for staying with us. We hope you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins

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Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 400 properties, ranging from single-room cabins to entire lodges, Big Bear Cool Cabins has the perfect lodging for your adventure. We look forward to hosting you soon! Escape to beautiful Big Bear with mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Big Bear Lake is a year round resort with a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, the best slopes in southern California for skiing and snowboarding, the National Forest for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a quaint Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure it's a premium vacation rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins. Located just a couple of hours from Los Angeles and Orange County and about three hours from San Diego or Las Vegas. Big Bear Lake, Southern California is the perfect vacation destination. Pet friendly cabins available!

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