Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn

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Back Deck Seating
Dining Area
Kitchen
Bedroom 1
Living Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Big Bear Mountain Resort

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First Bedroom - queen bed, deck

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom- 2 twin beds

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Mountain. Bowling Barn and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 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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Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Snow Summit - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn on 18 Jan 2027 start from AU$738, 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 Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karin's Cottage - Backs to Nat'l Forest | Walk to Bear Mtn located?

Located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chair 4, Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort. The Village is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

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. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clean and priced right

Very small cabin on a nice quiet street with a big lot. The decor is very dated, but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay!

We spent 3 nights in Karin's Cottage with our family of four. The cottage is conveniently located and in a quiet area. The outdoor deck is beautiful. The decor is a little dated but comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice and cozy

Great small cozy home! It worked well for us as a family of 4.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

Quiet and cozy. This cabin is just the right size and in the perfect location. Only complaint is that the shower faucet handles need to be replaced. They are extremely difficult to turn.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing vacations

We enjoyed every minute in the Karin's Cottage. Check in was easy, the customer service was quick and efficient. When our shower got broken, it had been repaired in a couple of hours. The cabin itself is very convenient for 2-3 people and the location is good. The only comment is that the twin beds are rather short. In any case, we would recommend this property to anyone and would like to stay there again ourselves.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Spider infestation

So the area and house itself was nice , but when my son inlaw woke up to rashes and feeling allergic reactto something it wasn't as pleasant anymore. Specially since it worsen and ended up having to go ton the emergency room . Turned out he was but by a spider and the bite itself was so strong it affected him badly to where it affected the nerve in the bite area site
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Could use a lot of TLC

Karin's Cottage needs TLC. Mattresses and pillows are super old and very uncomfortable. There's no coat hangers for your jackets or ski equipment. Appliances are super old, barely functioning. They ask you to wash dishes but they leave no sponges to wash them. There's no cooking oil, very little amenities. The only reason I'm leaving 3 stars is because of location. Very close to big bear and snow summit resorts. Wouldn't stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT STAY

Everything was according with the pictures in the web site, the cabin is perfect for 4 persons, 2 adults and 2 children. The place was very clean and organized!! Definitive I would back to this Cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us!! Glad that you had a wonderful stay. Big Bear Cool Cabins offers a 10% return guest discount, so we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Will never stay again!

Walking in there was a stong odor of cigarettes even though the listing said no smoking. The carpets were filthy. Didn’t sleep at all because the refrigerator was so loud all night! My kids didn’t even want to be in there because of how bad it smelled. Not enjoyable at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, We're very sorry for the issues you experienced at this property during your stay. Thank you for letting us know so we may improve and make our cabins better for you and other guests. ~Big Bear Cool Cabins
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