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Emerald Alps by Destination Big Bear : Lake and Mountain Views! Hot Tub! Foosball! Gas BBQ! Close to Bear Mtn!

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Mountain Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Mountain Express Lift
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Emerald Alps by Destination Big Bear : Lake and Mountain Views! Hot Tub! Foosball! Gas BBQ! Close to Bear Mtn!

Experience stunning views, modern amenities, and cozy comfort at Emerald Alps, a charming cabin just a short drive from Bear Mountain Resort. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this well-appointed cabin offers the perfect base for your Big Bear escape.

☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

✓ Prime Location: Just a short drive to Bear Mountain Resort
✓ Scenic Views: Breathtaking views of the lake and mountains
✓ Comfortable Living: Open floor plan with wood floors and vaulted ceilings
✓ Cozy Fireplace: Wood-burning fireplace for chilly nights
✓ Entertainment: Foosball table, flat-screen TV with sound bar, and DVD players
✓ Outdoor Enjoyment: Hot tub, propane barbecue, and expansive decks
✓ Modern Amenities: High-speed internet and central heat
✓ Convenience: Stacked washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen

★★ Main Living Area ★★

Step into Emerald Alps and be welcomed by the bright and airy living room, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning lake and mountain views. The space features:

✓ Cozy Living Room: Extra-long wrap-around sofa, flat-screen TV with sound bar, DVD player, and online streaming capabilities (no cable TV)
✓ Wood-Burning Fireplace: Perfect for keeping warm on chilly nights
✓ Open Kitchen: Fully equipped with an electric stove, microwave, coffee pot, and more, allowing you to stay connected with family while cooking

★★ Outdoor Spaces ★★

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors from multiple decks at Emerald Alps:

✓ Upper Deck: Offers breathtaking lake and mountain views. Ideal for grilling on the propane BBQ or simply relaxing in the fresh mountain air.
✓ Lower Deck: Accessible from the lower-level bedrooms, featuring a hot tub for unwinding after a day of activities.

★★ Bedroom Retreats ★★

Emerald Alps provides comfortable and thoughtfully designed bedrooms for your group:

✓ Master Bedroom: Queen bed, stunning lake views, TV with DVD player, and an en-suite ¾ bathroom
✓ Second Bedroom: Full-over-full bunk bed, TV with DVD player, and a Foosball table for added fun
✓ Additional Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub/shower combo conveniently located on the main level

☆☆ Emerald Alps combines breathtaking views, modern amenities, and a cozy atmosphere to create an unforgettable Big Bear experience. Book your stay today and enjoy the perfect mountain retreat! ☆☆
2025-2815 ||Permit Number #2025-2815|| Important: Dear Traveler, you will be charged with USD 200 in case you include a Pet in your reservation as a Refundable Damage Deposit for Pets.

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Moonridge, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chair 7 - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • United States Adaptive Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬7 min drive

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 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Pauline R.

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

Big Bear Get away

Had a great time overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2020
Hello Pauline, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. We hope you and your group created some wonderful memories that you will cherish for a long time. Hopefully, Come back soon, Destination Big Bear.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

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

Cozy and Perfdct

Great getaway from the busy life. Perfect for the while family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Carlos, We are glad that Emerald Alps was a perfect getaway spot for you. Big Bear is the perfect town for a nice and relaxing stay away from the busy life. We hope to see you soon. :) Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yesenia g.

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

home away from home

great place to spend time with friends and family. my teen daughter and friends loved it as much as i did
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Yesenia, We are glad to hear that everyone in your party enjoyed their stay at Emerald Alps. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tricia A.

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

Peaceful retreat!

We were celebrating a postponed birthday trip and needed a peaceful place to leave our stress behind. This was one of the best stays we have had. A view with no end, sunsets that left us in awe and a very comfortable couch, beds, jacuzzi with a view and a great neighborhood. We will definitely reserve here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Hello Tricia, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. The views are just breathtaking, having the bonus of a hot tub adds charter to the home. Big Bear is definitely a place for great neighborhoods:). Hopefully, you were able to see one or two sunsets on your trip. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti S.

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

The place was in a great location and nice

The place was welcoming and spacious. We had a few easily fixed issues and then this place will be a 5 star. During COVID we wish they would have taken the time to ensure proper disinfecting and cleaning, but that is easily fixed too. The hot tub did work and we were grateful for that. The views were gorgeous. The house was definitely built with guests in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2021
Hello Patti, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. The cabin with enough space as per your needs is perfect for the vacations. Sounds good you have enjoyed the amenities of the cabin. If you talk about views in Big Bear they are breathtaking. We hope you were able to see one or two amazing sunsets in Big Bear. Hope to see you soon, Destination Big Bear :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Relaxing inside and out

This was a great place to stay. The furniture was comfortable, the view out the back was beautiful. The kitchen had everything we needed. We didn't use the grill, but it was a nice one. The hot tub was perfect, and the bathrooms were nicely done. The one downside was the floors could have been cleaner, but we looked at this from the perspective of parents with a crawler. All in all, it was an amazing property which we would love to stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay. We hope you were able to enjoy all of beautiful Big Bear. We're glad to hear that the property had everything you needed. We will take note of the cleanliness of the floors and let the owner know. We hope you will join us again in the future. Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jimmy G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not happy.

Place was dirty and not as photos showed. View was the only good thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Hello Jimmy, Unfortunately, we received no cleaning complaints during your stay. For future reference please let us know and we might possibly be able to address it. However, we apologize that the home was not cleaned properly beforehand. This is not what we like to hear from our tenants, and not up to our standards. We will make note of the home not being properly cleaned and address it right away with our cleaning staff. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth W.

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

Big Bear 11/12 stay

The instructions for the house were a little threatening. There was a monetary fine for every little infraction so it induced a little anxiety during our stay. Forget dishes, $25, unplug a tv cord $25, seemed a little over board. The hot tub cover was extremely hard to put back on once you took it all the way off. Needs hot tub cover stand.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for your review Kenneth, I'm sorry to hear that the instructions in our house manual made you feel anxious. We desire you to feel relaxed and at peace during your stay. We are always looking for ways to improve. The City of Big Bear Lake has regulations and rules that the host and guest must follow. We are happy to see you were never changed with any fines because you followed the rules during your stay. Guests would only be charged if they caused damages to our properties. Glad I was able to clear up the miscommunication. Hope to see you soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori C.

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

Big Bear Get Away

Overall if you are going to stay in winter, I think would be wonderful. Summer, the porches are not kept up and covered with thick pollen and cobwebs. I had to clean outside furniture myself for us to even sit and enjoy the view. Furniture not that sturdy. Regardless of what the directions say about resetting modem and routers and giving smart TV a moment to warm up, the Wi-Fi and internet was down more than it worked so have something else to do at night time or a hotspot if you have to work while there. It does get really stuffy with no AC for sure in the evenings. Make sure you bring some coffee to get you through first morning. None offered. The inside is older and rustic but was clean for most part and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

luis M.

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

Nice cabin easy to walk to trails quiet and tidy

The grill was really dirty no broom to sweep the house. Needed one to sweep the deck because of the pine trees. Beautiful view to the lake, it was a warm weekend and could not open the doors due to not having screens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

Lovely

Great location and nice space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hello Alicia, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified

6/10 Okay

Noel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cabin but Heater did not work.

The heater did not work and was a real inconvenience. Maintenance could not fix it. He said that the blower was not working and service would need to come fix it but they would not be available till the next day. The whole house was freezing cold and was very uncomfortable at night. We were not happy about that and we would like to see if we could get some sort of compensation discount for our inconvenience being that we paid top money for our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Hi Noel, Apologies for inconvenience in your stay. We do our best to get this up and going for the stay, but with so much traffic in and out of the homes, this is something that is hard to promise always working. It looks like our resolutions supervisor reached out and discussed with you an appropriate solution for the inconvenience, during the stay. Warm regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

María

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente vista 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

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

Enjoyable

Beautiful property with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2021
Hello Jonathan, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was able to be enjoyed by everyone. Location is such an important factor in booking a property, glad you booked one in a perfect spot. Talk about the views in Big Bear, they are breathtaking. Hopefully, you were able to see one or two of our amazing sunsets. Come back again, Destination Big Bear
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Check-in

Great views.

The hot tub was not working properly they shouldn’t advertise it if it’s not working. Other than that my family enjoyed their stay here. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2021
Hello Elizabeth, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. We apologize that the spa was not working during your stay. This is an amenity that we can not always guarantee working with the amount of traffic it receives from renters before yourself. Unfortunately if not notified to us during the stay, we can not address this and get a vendor to the property. It is our goal here at Destination Big Bear to make your stay as best as possible. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sewit E.

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

Location was great. Not clean!

I love the location and the beautiful views of from the property but I was disappointed how the owners didn't take of the property. Visible spider web, dirty floors, dirty bathroom rugs (just replace them). I hope they would a better job for the next guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2021
Hello Sewit, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. We glad to know that you liked the location and beautiful views but another side you are a little bit depressed but we apologize that the home was not cleaned properly before. This is not what we like to hear from our tenants, and not up to our standards. We will make note of the home not being properly cleaned and address it right away with our cleaning staff. Unfortunately, during the time of your arrival, we were experiencing a high amount of flies throughout the entire town. This was not just your home but in the valley. This is not a normal occurrence, as we are in the mountains this is something completely out of our control. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Beautiful views but wish it was cleaner and easier to check-in

The views were beautiful and quiet! I have never complained about any place I have stayed, but I feel cheated at the lack of upkeep. Check-in was a pain. We had to drive to their offices to fill out paperwork. I wish they would have sent the forms beforehand so I could complete them on a desktop computer. The place needed a deep cleaning: - Black fingerprints on all doors and kitchen cabinets - Floor mats washed after every guest's stay. -Wash the floors -Clean the spa - Spa cover needed to be replaced two years ago. There was not enough water in the spa. - Floors needed to be mopped. I was not able to walk without shoes on because I could feel the dirt on my feet. The sheets and towels were clean. The furniture was nice. The stove/Frig was clean. I'm not trying to be a jerk I just felt dirty and angry to pay too much good money (VRBO will not allow me to say the amount) to sleep in a dirty house. It took away from Relaxing!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2021
Hello Jackie, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. We asked our Tenants to Check-In at our office for their ID verification, We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you during Check-In. We apologize that the home was not cleaned properly before. This is not what we like to hear from our tenants, and not up to our standards. Unfortunately you didn’t report this to us during your stay as we are having a maintenance team on toes 24*7 who goes to the cabin and fixes the issues. It’s our goal at Big Bear to make your stay as best as possible. Inconvenience Highly Regretted, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo L.

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

Excellent getaway

If your looking to getaway and relax, this is the spot. Great view of the lake and can't go wrong with the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2020
Hello Alfredo, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was able to be enjoyed by everyone. Location is such an important factor in booking a property, glad you booked one in a perfect spot. Talk about the views in Big Bear, they are breathtaking. Many of our lakefront accommodations are set aside for visitors who want to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Come back again, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Would stay again

The house was perfect for our small family, my young son and his friend loved the forest back yard. The view is wonderful and the space is cozy. We had issues with the heat, but the rental company was quick to respond. The hot tub was dirty and needed a cleaning, unfortunately I didn’t look notice until I tried to use it on our last day (or I would have told the company). Since I was the only one interested in using it, it wasn’t a big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2021
Hello Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay at Big Bear. A backyard allows you to enjoy and play in the snowfall without leaving your place. Talk about views in Big Bear they are breath-taking. We apologize that the spa was not properly cleaned when you arrived. As we are the management company for the home this is something that we can and will address once notified for us to address. Inconvenience Highly Regretted, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

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

Overall a great place to stay but there’s room for improvement

Location and views for this place was perfection! However, I took it into my own hands to re-clean all knobs, table tops, and kitchen area just for my own comfort and a lot of what I cleaned was pretty dirty... a bit disappointed about that since the “cleaning fee” is quite a lot. Also, I think it would be great to say in the listing that there are no basic cooking necessities available such as salt, pepper, cooking oil, or filtered water. Overall, my boyfriend and I had a great time but I think it could’ve been even better with these improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2020
Hello Jessica, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. We are really unhappy to know that you encountered an uneasiness during your stay. If you have informed about the cleanliness issue during your stay we definitely send our maintenance team and provide instant help and Amenities are not guaranteed at the time of arrival We do our best to get this up and going for the stay, but with so much traffic in and out of the homes, this is something that is hard to promise. We are really appreciating you for the patience and bring into our notice so that in the future we could able to improve the service. With Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Great stay

Had a great time at this property will definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Hello Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

AM a.

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

Propert was nice. View was gorgeous .

Would rent again
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Hello Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. The views are just breathtaking. Hopefully, you were able to see one or two sunsets on your trip. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Katye K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay. It was in a great location and the view was amazing. We enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Hello Katye, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Emerald Alps was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. The views are just breathtaking. Hopefully, you were able to see one or two sunsets on your trip. Come back soon, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Awesome place

Perfect place for a nice getaway from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Joseph, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your getaway from the city at Emerald Alps. You were a great guest. Thank you for being very communicative, and leaving the home as found. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

John D.

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

Escape from the heat

Just what we needed an escape to the cool mountain temperatures and clear mountain air. The cabin was perfect especially the hot tub. We will be back.. Mary & John
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your feedback of Emerald Alps. We are so glad that you were able to get away to the cool of the mountains and enjoy your stay. We're glad you found the property perfect and you enjoyed the amenity of the hot tub. Please join us again in the future. Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
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