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PRIME Location~Walk to Ski Shuttle ~ Fully Fenced ~ EV Charger ~ Mini Sled Hill

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Enjoy Karaoke and singing around the wood-burning fireplace.
Swing on the large hammock under the shaded trees. (stored away in snow season)
Single-store cabin with flat parking options to avoid getting stuck in snow.
Stay in a real wooden cabin with all the details and touches.
Pictured is a fabric sofa bed. Old fashioned candy machine and telescope.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 585.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom # 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIME Location~Walk to Ski Shuttle ~ Fully Fenced ~ EV Charger ~ Mini Sled Hill

Welcome to the Nutty Squirrel Cabin! A cozy chalet-style cabin. You will be WALKING DISTANCE to shops, restaurants, ZOO & the Bear Mountain Ski Resort shuttle pickup spot! We walked there in 7 minutes with 2 kids & dog in tow.

Other special features include:
🐿 Pet Friendly with a fully-fenced backyard
🐿 Private Deck w/ Patio Seating, BBQ, hammock, Games
🐿 Flat Parking
🐿 Fully-stocked kitchen

BEDROOM
- queen bed, new mattress, all linens & comforters are WHITE & super soft
- dresser w/ mirror
- sitting area in each bedroom
- closet w/ hangers in each bedroom
- steamer & iron
- extra blankets & pillows in closets
- tissues
- Essential oil diffuser for aromatherapy

BATH
- towels for 4 guests (4 lg bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths, 1 makeup towel)
- both liquid hand soap & new trial size bar soap
- trial size toothpaste
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- limited amounts of shampoo, conditioner & body wash
- Q-tips
- single use floss sticks
- blow-dryer
- bidet

KITCHEN
- new dish sponge per stay
- small dish soap
- 1 roll of paper towels
- fully stocked for cooking
- sink disposal system
- starter coffee & tea pack w/ creamer & sugar
- tea kettle, drip coffee machine, keurig
- CROCKPOT
- Toaster
- Brita water filter (save $$ & environment)
- basic spices *usually* available
- some cleaning supplies
- 2 extra kitchen trash bags
- first aid kit & flashlights (please ask for location)

LIVING ROOM
- wood-burning fireplace (don't forget your firewood!)
- fabric sofa sleeper couch
- reclining leather couch
- smart TV w/ complimentary HULU access
- Fast Wi-Fi
- portable fan
- extra blanket throws
- Mini Foosball table game and many other board game options
- Guidebook with suggested restaurants & activities
- microwave

BACKYARD
- completely fenced for added privacy and allow children to run outside
- BBQ w/ extra propane tank
- deck w/ 5 person patio set with cushioned seats under string lights
- Hammock
- Large outdoor picnic table w/ benches
- JUMBO Connect 4 backyard game, fun for all ages
- COMING SOON: Telescope for stargazing!

******** HOUSE RULES & GUIDELINES *******

OCCUPANCY
For liability reasons and per our short term rental license from the city of
Big Bear Lake, we must limit occupancy to 5 persons (including children). Sorry, no additional daytime or overnight guests unless approved at booking.
$150/night/per night per additional guest over 5

PET POLICY: Our place is small (< 1000 sq ft) so is best suited for 1 medium-large dog or 2 small dogs MAX. Pet fee of $50/per pet per stay. Please mention this at your booking. No pets on furniture or bedding. Do not leave your pet unattended inside or outside the property at anytime unless crated. My cleaning crew will charge $10/ dog waste removed and extra for excessive shedding.

QUIET HOURS
10PM-7AM. Parties prohibited. No refunds due to eviction for noise disturbances, over-occupancy, or excess vehicles. Big Bear Lake has *VERY* strict code enforcement. Any fines issued due to a disturbance will be passed on to the guests.
*$65 charge/code enforcement call will be assessed to the guest for any violation of house rules.

TAX
Mandatory 11% City Occupancy Tax will be included in your booking.

DEPOSIT
$500 Security deposit
*Accidents happen! As parents of young children, we get it, and prefer you let us know ASAP if any of these amenities break or are missing, so we can repair or replace for our future guests. Thank you for your cooperation.

TRASH
In the City of Big Bear Lake, it is *REQUIRED* by guests to dispose of their own trash (Sorry! city's rules, not ours!)
2 LOCATIONS
1. 41970 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
2. 39690 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
* $25/trash bag fee is charged by our cleaning crew, if not removed at checkout. Get there early, there may be lines.

DISHES
Please wash, dry and put away all dishes. Our cleaning crew charges an additional service fee of $50+.
* Please avoid putting oil, egg shells, peels, coffee grinds, bones or large amounts of food in garbage disposal system.

FIREPLACE
This is a non-gas wood-burning fireplace. Please bring your own firewood. Lighters & matches are available.

*Do not put trash, pine cones, lighter fluid or gasoline. Please make sure the fire is completely out before exiting the property.

**Please do not start any fire except in the fireplace or BBQ (Charcoal)

QUIET HOURS
10PM-7AM. Parties prohibited. No refunds due to eviction for noise disturbances, over-occupancy, or excess vehicles. Big Bear Lake has *VERY* strict code enforcement. Any fines issued due to a disturbance will be passed on to the guests.

HEATING/COOLING: This rental does NOT have air-conditioning, but have portable fans available. Please remember to turn down thermostat when fireplace is going to avoid alarms going off.

SHOES
Please avoid walking on rugs or carpets with any shoes/boots.

PARKING
During SNOW conditions, there is NO street parking due to snow plowing. Make sure to park in designated parking areas only. Max: 2 cars

PESTS
Please remember our property is located in the mountains and in a national forest. Although we provide regular preventative pest maintenance, as well as inspect our property prior to your arrival, you may come across some animals or insects (ants, spiders, moths, mice, chipmunks, raccoons or other wildlife). Should you come across any during your stay, please reach out and we will do our best to resolve this for you, however we DO NOT REFUND for animals or pests. Please be careful to promptly close doors and screens behind you and to never leave trash outside.

SMOKING
No smoking or vaping inside the property. If you choose to smoke outside, please do so far enough from the property that the fumes will not enter the house and require additional time & expense to deodorize for our future guests. Please dispose of any cigarette butts properly due to our high fire danger area.
*Additional cleaning may apply to clean.

DRIVING in SNOW CONDITIONS: Driving Mtn roads- During winter months (Nov 1- Apr 1), California law states all vehicles must carry chains. In the mountain we have unpredictable weather and freezing temperatures where chains could be needed at anytime. Make sure to check with Cal-Trans or CA Highway Patrol for current road conditions.

SNOW
Weather can change quickly in Big Bear causing traffic and delays. Please monitor the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly. We provide snowplow when snow is OVER 4 INCHES. A shovel is on-site for guest use for any other snow removal needs. We are unable to provide refunds or discounts for delays in obtaining a snow plow, or if you are not prepared for snow conditions or acts of nature.

R1-No Restrictions
R2- Chains required on all 2wd vehicles on drive wheels, 4wd/AWD must have chains in vehicle.
R3- All vehicles must have chain on
R4- Roads closed except to emergency vehicles.

Welcome to Big Bear Lake!

Property manager

Carol

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50 per pet/stay. 2 sm dogs or 1 lg dog up to 50lb
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Per Big Bear Lake ordinance, all guests are required to remove all trash to 2 designated trash sites Please see rental agreement for details.
No cats. Pets cannot be unattended anytime unless crated. No pets on furniture bedding. Additional fees for excessive shedding or dog wasted outside.
Due to location, you may find occasional insects/pests in or around the property. We will do our best to address, but no refunds provided.

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 2021-0240

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIME Location~Walk to Ski Shuttle ~ Fully Fenced ~ EV Charger ~ Mini Sled Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at PRIME Location~Walk to Ski Shuttle ~ Fully Fenced ~ EV Charger ~ Mini Sled Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIME Location~Walk to Ski Shuttle ~ Fully Fenced ~ EV Charger ~ Mini Sled Hill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PRIME Location~Walk to Ski Shuttle ~ Fully Fenced ~ EV Charger ~ Mini Sled Hill located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chair 10 and Bear Valley Community Hospital. Snow Summit and Interlaken Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Perfect Little Cabin with FENCED Yard for Pups...

We booked a getaway from Vegas to Big Bear and loved this tiny cabin. Old Cabin feel, but modernized with Wifi and AC. Comfy couches and a fully fenced yard for the pups. The owners go out of their way to leave little treats and toiletries and they provide a dog bowl and waterer. Great communication, easy check in and very accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Great cabin for a family vacation

The cabin was great and just as advertised. It made for a perfect vacation spot for kids and dogs. The host was helpful and quick with communication, and check-in and check-out was made simple with easy instructions to follow. The cabin was nicely decorated and the kids loved the squirrel theme throughout. Some special touches were the in-door smore maker, dog treats and dog bed for our 4-legged family members, and a nice fenced-in backyard where everyone could play. We made a lot of good memories on this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A restful getaway

The cabin was cozy and well appointed. The backyard deck, table and chairs and BBQ were great and the pup loved the fenced in backyard. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you Carolin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

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

Our stay at the Nutty Squirrel

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! Very clean, cozy and in a great location. The hosts were responsive and helpful. Will definitely plan on staying here again for our next trip to Big Bear.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Nice getaway with the pups!

I booked this at the last minute, the property host was very responsive and pleasant to work with. The property was just as it is in the pictures. My dogs loved the back patio and fenced in yard. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

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

Would definitely stay here again

This place was awesome. We love the neighborhood. The backyard was great. So big! The house was cozy and clean. We will definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

Mikki O., Santa Monica, CA

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

Loved our stay!

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Nutty Squirrel cabin, which was super clean, had a complete kitchen, comfortable living areas, high quality linens all around, and was in a great location! It was a perfect size for a family of 4, and our kids loved the squirrel theme and playing in the backyard. The host Carolin was wonderful – communications with her were very pleasant and easy, and she was quick to respond to our questions. Thank you, and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carol

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We are a family of 4 and live just down the mountain. Both working full time, we needed a place to get away on weekends that was driving distance. Our young kids also begged to experience snow during winder. This adorable place fit our needs and has become our home away from home.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION! You can walk to breakfast/coffee shops & ski shuttle stop or bike/take a short drive to the lake. This place gives you the authentic mountain cabin experience, but still offers the modern amenities to make you comfortable. The parking is also generous and offers multiple options to making unpacking easy (no stairs when you park at the bottom of the driveway and avoid trying to maneuver your car out of a slopped parking when snowing (when you park above - about 20 stairs).

What makes this property unique

No management company will come between us. We take pride in our beautiful cabin because we consider it our 2nd home, and want to make sure you enjoy it as much as we do. We are prompt in responding and take pride in making sure you enjoy your stay.

Languages:

English