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Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cottage

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 587.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Big Bear Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • The Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Single Level

1 Queen Bed

Single Level

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Single Level

Toilet · Shower only

Single Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cottage

Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cabin in Big Bear

Frank's Old Bear is a nicely remodeled and fully furnished single story family cabin that sits on a gorgeous, treed lot right on the shores of Big Bear Lake, with community boat dock access, a fenced back yard and within a short walk to the downtown Village or local marinas for lake activities, this is the perfect destination for any mountain vacation! You will absolutely love the amazing front deck with an gorgeous views of the lake and surroundings, newer patio furniture, and a piped Propane BBQ for your use during your stay.

Enter into the newly renovated cozy living room with a toasty wood fireplace, leather furnishings, and a big flat screen TV for you to pop on your favorite movie or show, there is Cable and complimentary hi speed WIFI provided for your enjoyment so you can sit together and warm your toes as you watch the snow falling outside. The equipped kitchen has the essentials for preparing your home-cooked meals with two separate dining tables for seating along with cookware and utensils, general appliances, plus a convenient bathroom is available off of the kitchen.

Both bedrooms offer a flat screen TV with Cable and are made up for your group with warm linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh shower towels for your visit when you arrive. The fully fenced and spacious back yard provides privacy and security while giving your family and fur-babies a relaxing and enjoyable space to soak up this alpine environment. Frank's Old Bear is truly a fabulous cabin, pairing the comforts of home with a most spectacular lakefront location, plus within a walk to most activities, this is the perfect destination for your next stay no matter the reason or the season!

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, TV w/ Cable
Bedroom 2: Full/Twin Bunk + Twin Bed, TV w/ Cable

Bathroom Arrangements:
Hallway Full Bath
Hallway 3/4 Bath (Shower Only)

-Sleeps 5
-2 Car Driveway Parking
-2 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fees
-940 Square Feet
City Permit #: VRR-2025-0097

Property manager

Big Bear Vacations
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2024-0202

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake. 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.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Village - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Snow Summit - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Frank's Old Bear Lakefront Family Cottage located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Bear Lake and The Village. Metcalf Bay and Gilner Point are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Great location!!

Rustic charm and great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Rustic cabin at water's edge

Just like my childhood memories and great in the off-season.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was great. Right on the lake and close to shopping/food… I feel check in did not need to be at an off site location, this was inconvenient as I was only provided a small window for this. The house needs a few simple updates for functionality. A deep clean (baseboards, wall boarders, extra blankets) would be good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

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

Peaceful Lake Cabin

We loved our stay.Great location with porch and Lakeview .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steven B.

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

Nice views and rustic feel.

Big Bear Vacations is great to work with. The house was good. Only thinga I would change would be the front door lock it was a little tough, and there was a heavy smoky smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda W.

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

Excellent stay

We had a great time! It was right on the water and we got lucky to have gotten a fresh snowfall just before our arrival. The house itself isn’t super updated, no dishwasher etc but the TVs and wifi worked great. We brought our own fire sticks from home and everything worked perfectly. For smaller groups, you can’t beat this place - incredible view of the lake and mountains and just minutes from everything in town. The cleanliness was fine, it didn’t feel gross but it wasn’t super clean either - definitely dusty and dirty under the beds and on some surfaces. Nothing major but also definitely noticeable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Thanh N.

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

Good unit with some drawbacks

The good: Fantastic view, home is very spacious. The bad: It smells like a smoker has been living there. The smell is strong at times. The oven's door broke the first time we used it. No diswashers. And you will need to bring paper towels/napkins with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Yasmin F.

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

Great but needs TLC

Loved our stay, we needed a slip for our boat and this place came through! It's in need of some updates and a thorough cleaning but for what we needed, it fared well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jennith R., Las Vegas, NV / San Diego, CA

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

Perfect

Wonderful place. Perfect with everything one may need. And if it’s not there it is easy to obtain. Would absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Angie L.

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

Franks old Bear Lakefront

Great place to stay, awesome view, cabin as described needs a little TLC. The cabin was clean and it had all the things we needed to make it a great vacation. My only complain is the mattresses on the beds, need new ones all the beds were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Zaida M.

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

Charming place.

Like the title states, it’s a very charming place, and I would definitely come back. That being said, there were some downsides, that were not the owners fault. The area of the lake in front of the house had quite a bit of moss and smelled bad. We were looking to swim, and didn’t get to. Later we realized if you walked about 300 feet north, the water was clear with no smell. I wish there was the chance to leave your trash, as if you were at a hotel, especially because there’s a cleaning fee, but that wasn’t a deal breaker(and most listings include that). What you see in the pics, is what you get, it’s extremely accurate. The view was spectacular. We had birds galore. And the people at the check in place were so nice. It was enjoyable for all 5 in our party, ages 60, 57, 28, 12 and 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Our Big Bear Getaway

We loved our stay at Frank's Old Bear Cabin. This place was perfect for the two of us and our two fur babies. The fenced backyard was quite big and our dogs enjoyed their freedom exploring it. The view , being on the lake front , was spectacular. We enjoyed watching each sunrise and sunset on the lake. The Location was perfect and so close to the village. The only thing that would have make our stay more comfortable would have been a king size bed instead of a queen. I'm sure we will return to this cabin again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Disappointing Place

From the moment you enter the road to this house, it's a disappointment. The road is unpaved and so uneven, you feel like your car is going to tip over. The "cons" definitely outweigh the "pros" at this property. The carpeting should have been replaced 10 years ago. There are holes and shredded remnants throughout. There is only one rack for the oven. There are no oven mitts at all. The stove is not on level ground. Forget about cooking anything on it. The coffee maker came with no instructions and I had to search the web to figure out how to use it. The bathrooms are so terribly small and antiquated. The bbq was unusable. First it wouldn't start. They sent someone by to unclog the thing. But it was so filthy that it would have taken days to clean. Inches of caked on grease everywhere. The tv instructions were only partially complete. It took a long time to figure out what was missing. We ended up leaving a day early and forfeitting that night's rent. It was just a sad little house and I couldn't wait to get back home.

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Vacations

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**Reservation Holder Must Be 21+**
**Electronic Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required**
**Guests must provide ID for Cabin Access**

Our Big Bear Vacations team is looking forward to hosting you here in the mountains! We are your longest standing local vacation experts with years of dedicated experience and knowledge brought forth within our exceptional customer service and support staff to ensure a 5 star experience for every guest. Our team offers 24/7 support along with local on site offices and experience packages.

Big Bear GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY is enforced at all times during your stay and includes removing trash from the property to local trash sites, washing dishes to alleviate wild animals being attracted to neighborhoods. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, No Over Occupancy, No Loud Music, and No Street Parking is allowed in Big Bear homes at any time. This policy along with a rental agreement will be emailed to you immediately after booking and is REQUIRED by the City of Big Bear Lake for all rentals in Big Bear. If found in violation of these policies guests will be visited by staff and Code Enforcement officers who may or may not issue fines or evictions to the violating party members. No Smoking is allowed in any Big Bear homes.

Check-in time is 4:00 pm
Check-out time is 10:00 am
There is no early arrival or later departure availability during peak season and holidays.
Contact our office the morning of arrival or departure to confirm early arrival or later departure availability for your stay. (Fee Applies)

Winter Snow & Parking- During winter months the driveways, steps, porches, decks, and other outdoor areas at your property may not be accessible due to snow or ice. Our teams are on fixed routes for snow and work alongside city and county resources to clear roads, driveways, walkways etc. Guests should be prepared in winter months to shovel themselves in or out of the property and off of the street in these snowstorm events. As there is no street parking allowed in Big Bear it is extremely important that guests make every attempt to get vehicles off the street for the snowplows. California Law requires that vehicles traveling to Big Bear from November thru April have snow chains in their vehicles however we also recommend proper footwear, an emergency kit, and an extra snow shovel.

Pet Policy- Pet Friendly Homes ONLY
Pet Fees
$40/Pet Nightly Fee + Tax
Pet Policy
~All dogs on the property must be registered and acknowledges with the front desk
~Dogs may not be left unattended in the home at any time
~Pet owners are responsible for cleanup of pets or are subject to an added cleaning fee
Service Animals Are Welcome!
California Penal Code: (a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six month, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA.

Though individually owned and decorated all homes will be equipped with clean linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh bath towels for the occupancy of your property. Each home has a full kitchen with basic pots, pans, dishes, and a small starter amount of dish soap, toilet paper, and trash bags will be supplied. Your home will not be supplied with paper towels, coffee filters or coffee, specialty kitchen items or appliances, condiments or oils, bathrooms soaps or lotions and hair dryers.

There is no Pay-Per-View access or Ordering of Viewing options in any of our Big Bear homes.

No refunds or credits will be made for cancellations or trip interruptions due to acts of nature, weather, road conditions, mechanical or electrical failures, spa malfunctions, TV or other equipment factors beyond our control.

Big Bear is a mountain community located in a deep forest which is also home to many forest critters. Common animals or insects that you may encounter are spiders, moths, flies, squirrels, gophers, bears, coyotes, burro, bear, bats, etc. Our team inspects every home prior to your arrival but cannot guarantee that the home will be free of these forest animals or pests.

Big Bear Vacations reserves the right to offer a comparable property or issue a full refund if circumstances arise that are beyond our control and your property is made unavailable for any reason.

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English, Spanish

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