10/10 Excellent
Teresa J.
22 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teresa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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Apple Bear Cottage - Close to Slopes, Game Table, Fireplace, Barbecue
Holiday home with kitchen, near Big Bear Mountain Resort
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Big Bear Lake, CA
- Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort7 min walk
- Place, Bear Mountain Golf Course10 min walk
- Place, Bear Mountain Express Lift12 min walk
- Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
First Bedroom
1 King Bed
Second Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Third Bedroom/Bonus Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Apple Bear Cottage - Close to Slopes, Game Table, Fireplace, Barbecue
Apple Bear Cottage is perfect for everyone. Located in a quiet, desirable area of Big Bear walking distance to Bear Mountain Ski Resort, the golf course, zoo, and more. Just a 15-minute ride to Snow Summit Bike Park. Close to National Forest hiking trails. Modern aesthetics meet mountain charm in this gorgeous single-story cabin with central heating!
LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1200+ sq ft home with living room, smart TV, ceiling fans, dining table, bar seating, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 3 bedroom, 2 bath. First bedroom has a king bed and TV. Second bedroom has a double bed and TV. Third bedroom/bonus room has a twin/twin bunk bed, TV, and bath. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN - Stainless steel appliances, stove, oven, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, 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 - Firepit, charcoal barbecue, and outdoor seating. Enjoy the large back deck and front patio area!
PARKING - 3 car driveway
Close to National Forest hiking trails
Bear Mountain - close walk
Snow Summit - 2.8 miles
Lake - 2.6 miles
Oktoberfest - 3.9 miles
Village - 3.6 miles
Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 6 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - over occupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
Pet fee $75 per pet (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1200+ sq ft home with living room, smart TV, ceiling fans, dining table, bar seating, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 3 bedroom, 2 bath. First bedroom has a king bed and TV. Second bedroom has a double bed and TV. Third bedroom/bonus room has a twin/twin bunk bed, TV, and bath. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN - Stainless steel appliances, stove, oven, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, 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 - Firepit, charcoal barbecue, and outdoor seating. Enjoy the large back deck and front patio area!
PARKING - 3 car driveway
Close to National Forest hiking trails
Bear Mountain - close walk
Snow Summit - 2.8 miles
Lake - 2.6 miles
Oktoberfest - 3.9 miles
Village - 3.6 miles
Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 6 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - over occupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
Pet fee $75 per pet (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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.
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-2024-1452
About the area
Big Bear Lake
Located in Moonridge, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Big Bear Lake, CA
What's nearby
- Big Bear Mountain Resort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Bear Mountain Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Chair 7 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Bear Mountain Express Lift - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kallans Bar And Grill - 11 min drive
- Bear Mountain Ski Resort - 17 min walk
- Circle K - 9 min drive
- Applebee’s | IHOP - 5 min drive
- Moonridge Coffee Company - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dermot O.
20 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and as advertised
Dermot O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
27 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Bryan S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Melissa N.
23 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Melissa N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anita G.
4 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin
Anita G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michele V.
23 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre Christmas snow
Michele V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Christie D.
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. . . ARLO video monitoring?
Christie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Georgia S.
5 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Big Bear!
Georgia S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
6/10 Okay
Wayne R.
16 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quick Trip to Big Bear!
Wayne R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Ruel S.
17 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax with family
Ruel S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
About the host
Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins
Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 400 vacation rentals, 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 Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park, and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure you pick a 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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