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Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue

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A small, blue cabin with a wooden deck and a gate, surrounded by tall trees.
A small, blue building with a red door, labeled "Brown Bear Inn," featuring a wooden deck with two chairs and a table.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck with a barbecue grill and picnic table, surrounded by trees and a small shed.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and coffee maker.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • 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
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    ‪3 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue

Escape to the Brown Bear Inn, a cozy 1-bedroom cabin in Big Bear perfect for 2 guests. Nestled near Bear Mountain Ski Resort, this charming retreat features a classic wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen, and a relaxing front deck. It's the ideal base for your mountain adventure, offering both tranquility and easy access to hiking trails and local attractions. Your perfect getaway awaits!

Step inside this charming 500+ sq ft cabin and feel instantly at home. The living room, with its warm, wood-paneled walls, invites you to unwind on the comfortable seating in front of the classic wood-burning stove. It's the perfect spot to relax after a day on the slopes or trails.

Bedroom & Bath
Comfortable queen bed with extra pillows and blankets.
One full bathroom.

Fully Equipped Kitchen
Stove, oven, and refrigerator
Microwave, blender, and toaster
Coffee maker, crockpot, and rice cooker
Dishes, pots, pans, and spices

Outdoor Space
Front deck with outdoor seating.
Gas barbecue for grilling.

Entertainment & Comfort
Fast WiFi for streaming and remote work.
Smart TV with access to your favorite streaming apps.
A selection of board games and card games for cozy nights in.

Other Details to Note
- Parking allowed for 1 vehicle
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Maximum of 2 guest's total
- No pets allowed

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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

No 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

Property Registration Number VRR-2026-0232
Property # 4802555
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

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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 Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. 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

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 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
  • Snow Summit - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brown Bear Inn: walk to zoo, ski shuttle?

As of 23 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brown Bear Inn: walk to zoo, ski shuttle on 29 June 2027 start from AU$364, 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 Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Inn - Couples Cabin, Walk to Zoo & Ski Shuttle, Barbecue located?

Located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gold Mine Golf Course and Big Bear Mountain Resort. The Village is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

5 - Excellent

Everything was neat and when we got there, and there where no problems with any of the amenities. It was a short walk to and from the shuttles for Snow Valley and Bear Mountain resorts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zion S.

5 - Excellent

Cabin was clean and well stocked would love to stay again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

5 - Excellent

Great little place to spend time in Big Bear, everything was nice and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Hi, Rene! Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean and cozy. We hope to welcome you back for another great Big Bear getaway soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ilka J.

Weekend Getaway

This is a very small rustic and cozy cabin. I was there by myself, but I think it would have been fine for two. The location is perfect. It's quiet and close to everything. The cabin was clean and had everything I needed. This was the second time I booked with Cool Cabins and I was very pleased both times. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Perfect for our small family!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this cozy little cabin! Just the right size for my wife and out two young ones. Easy access to parking for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Perfectly quaint in the way only a mountain cabin can be! The check-in process being a separate location that served everyone at once was a bit tricky, that said the staff were swift and courteous and got us quickly on our way. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for leaving such a nice review. We are glad that you and family loved our services, our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. They work very diligently and it will provide them with great encouragement to keep doing what they are doing. Next time you or your friends want to visit us, please give us a call in advance and we will provide you with the best possible deals and options that you will not find online. Thank you, once again, for your kind words.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Selinka M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not clean at all. It mention there is Landry inside but there was not.dirtiest place that I was rent ever in my life .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Hi Selinka! Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience and apologize for the cleanliness issues and the missing laundry facilities. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we take your comments very seriously. We will be investigating this immediately with our cleaning team to ensure it does not happen again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luis I.

5 - Excellent

At first we got directions on how to get here not an actual address, we had to Google to find it and once we did. We loved the little cabin. It's cozy, warm, quiet and homely. It has great appliances that are easy to use. It has a decent bed, bring your own pillows honestly. The only thing I'd say could be better was the front light as it seemed to be motion activated. Besides that 10/10 would stay here again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius D.

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

Great spot, cozy bedroom

Relaxing and comfortable space, would stay again. The roll-away bed seems to live in the bedroom and the wardrobe is full of blankets, VCR, etc so there was no space to hang up clothes— felt cramped in the bedroom. Rental does come with 2 deals— half-off 2 hours of a tandem kayak (or a single kayak for 2 free hours I believe) and a similar deal on a bike/e-bike rental. They gave me some but not all of those details when I asked about the kayak beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Darius, Thank you for staying with us and writing a review. We're glad you had a relaxing and comfortable stay with us and we appreciate your feedback about the closet space, which we'll discuss with the homeowner. We do offer one free kayak or bike rental, but the half-off two hour tandem kayak rental must have been a separate offer from GetBoards. We hope to have you back again! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ned L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Brown Bear Inn Labor Day Weekend

Cabin has not been maintained or cleaned in some time. Heavy Brown stains on bathroom light switch plate, years of dust on old Venetian blinds, dirty windows, old dark green crusty carpet, sticky bathroom floor, inadequate lighting, paint peeling on balcony and door, black stain on bed pillow case and stains on bed pillow itself, one pillow way too hard and high, the other bed pillow very thin, lumpy mattress with springs easily felt , neither of us could sleep at all. We had to wear shoes and clothes around the house, afraid to touch anything. Couch had old stains on all cushions, 1970 Goodwill decor furniture and decor inside. This cabin was not worth half of the price charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi, Ned! We are very sorry to hear about your recent experience with Big Bear Cool Cabins. We have informed all departments in effort to make this right and make sure this does not happen again. We would love to have you back and be part of many more vacations and make things right. Thank you, Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree Q.

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

Great Location

We were really close to the slopes which made accessing them a lot easier. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Desiree, Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have you back soon. Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

8/10 Good

thu ha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin is good for my family to stay and enjoy here. However, furniture and amenities are old and smell such as sheets, pillows, and blankets. They make my family to be itchy and uncomfortable. In my opinion, owners should be changed new amenities to serve customers are better than.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany H.

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

Nice cabin in a sweet little neighborhood just out of town.

The cabin was just the right size for our small family. It had all the basic amenities: kitchen utensils, coffee pot, small toiletries, a couple extra blankets, etc. We loved the location in a quiet neighborhood close to Big Bear but not right in the middle of all the touristy area. One complaint was that it was not kept as clean as I hoped. In general it was very well kept, albeit older with some signs of wear (this was absolutely not a problem and gave the property some character). However, there were some splatter marks in the kitchen, smudges and mildew on the bathroom wall/caulking, and the refrigerator was not level. Again, these were very minor things that did not impact our stay. They would be really easy to fix and would do a lot for overall experience, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Bethany, We sincerely apologize. We absolutely understand your concern and we will bring this up with the housekeeping department so that we can use it to improve! We are glad to hear that the property was otherwise enjoyed and we hope for the chance to offer you a better experience in the future! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daysi R.

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

Snow Haven

Amazing weekend getaway with the family. The cabin was cute and cozy, small but big enough for my husband and I and our two small children. One star off for cleanliness because the shower was a little moldy but it has a wood frame and that’s difficult to clean. Not a huge deal. It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood close to everything. No issues with staff. They were friendly and great, and when I called for late checkout, the response was prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hello Daysi, thank you so much for the positive feedback. We are very sorry about the shower being a little moldy. We would love to host you again and offer you a discount on a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Q.

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

Great little cabin for a family of four with small children.

This was a cute cabin with all the necessary amenities. It is located in a nice neighborhood not far from downtown Big Bear.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Glad that we could help make your vacation wonderful. We love our Cool Cabins guests. Thank you for taking the time to write this for us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariel T.

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

Nothing but good thoughts about my experience

Everything was clean, cozy and exactly as listed. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you next time!

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 325 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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