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Country Barn Estate on 3 acres
1939 original farm house on 3 acres sleeps 20 in 3 houses
House # 1 Historical fox farm house
House # 2 with solar panels, over 1 acre of grass and plenty of flower beds
Year-round fun for the little ones

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$660
avg per night

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds
Price is NZ$660 avg per night,

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About the area

Big Bear City

Located in Fox Farm, a neighbourhood in Big Bear City, this farm stay is in the mountains. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Village - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Snow Summit - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Original Fox Farm House Sleeps 8

Imagine stepping back in time to a beautiful, peaceful home nestled in Big Bear Lake, California! This estate is the original Fox Farm that has been extensively remodeled and renovated, all while keeping the original charm intact. The home sleeps 8 with parking.

Sleeping arrangements:

There are 3 bedrooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms:
-The Master bedroom, which has a Queen bed and a private bathroom
-The upstairs Guest Bedroom which has 1 Queen bed and 1 Double bed
-The upstairs 'Bunk Room', which is complete with 4 twin beds plus TV, DVD, VCR.

Enjoy movies by the wood burning fireplace in the living room, which has a large flat screen TV/DVD. The large farm house kitchen with dishwasher has a convenient half bath plus a spacious sun room to sip your morning coffee while overlooking the grounds.

Kids and adults will enjoy the downstairs game room / play room, complete with pool table, flat screen TV/DVD and foosball table; plus a washer and dryer and a second full sized refrigerator for extra food and drink storage.

Internet Access and free WIFI is included.

Guests are provided with soap, towels, shampoo and bedding. Guests are required to put all dirty linens by the washer machine when they leave and all dishes in the dishwasher running. It is understood that the premises will be left in a neat and orderly condition, free of debris.

Convenient access to outdoor activities such as mountain biking, zip lining hiking, golf, horseback riding fishing, sailing or wakeboarding. The Estate is off Fox Farm Road, 2 minutes from the market, 3 minutes from ski hills, and 4 minutes from the village with boutique shops, restaurants, theaters, and a bowling alley. The empty lot next door to the property leads to great hiking trails.

Year-round recreation areas are located at 7,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains northeast of Los Angeles, very close to the estate. There is a taxi service in town, along with Uber and Lyft. A rental car is needed if coming into the area by plane.

The Caretaker lives two houses away and is on call if help is needed. There is no smoking allowed inside and no pets allowed.

WEDDINGS - Although Country Barn Estate is not licensed for events, we ARE licensed for weddings and events for up to 100 guests one mile down the road at Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, a property we also own. Apples B&B is a uniquely charming, two-story Victorian inn with Craftsman style influences that provides a romantic garden setting surrounded by tall pine trees, and features wedding gazebo. It is the perfect destination venue for weddings! Apples Inn offers a Wedding Suite, in-room massage and delicious home cooking! If you decide to get married in the Big Bear area, please consider Country Barn Estate for your lodging and Apples Bed & Breakfast as your venue.


If this property is booked, I also own the nearby Whispering Pines Estate, please see VRBO #336695.

Property manager

Laurie Kagan

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Pre-authorization is required.
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Pets

No 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
Note from host: Pre-authorization is required.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-00599

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Fox Farm House Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Fox Farm House Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Fox Farm House Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Fox Farm House Sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly Big Bear City farm stay is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Community Arts Theater Society, Lakeview Shopping Center and Interlaken Shopping Center. Big Bear Lake and Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Original Fox Farm House Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Stayed again

Property is awesome for families. Huge sled hill in the back with multiple houses where families can have their own space while still being able to hang out as a group. Close to town and both ski resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riki M.

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

Great for Families

We had two families staying at the Original Fox Farm House over New Years (4 adults, 4 children). The property was perfect - from the game room downstairs to the play area in the back. The house is very cute and worked well with our situation.We had a slight issue with the key situation, but the owner was very quick to respond and even came out to check on the door/key while we were there.Highly recommend, and we hope to be back next year for our annual Big Bear trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Exceptionally well-kept

The management of this property has thought of everything. Extremely comfortable and well appointed house with tons of character and charm. Perfect for the whole family...from grandma to babies. Really enjoyed our stay in this historical landmark.

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

One in a Million Estate

From start to the end wonderful experience at the Country Barn Estate.... with large family there was room for everyone... everything was perfect! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Weekend getaway

This place had plenty of space for Al of our guests. Very clean and the 3 units all had distinct features that made them cozy. Would recommend this place for any large gatherings n
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Nice property

Loved the sledding slope on property. House 3 is great. House 1 needs general maintenance and repairs. House 2 is minimalist. Quality of linens and towels could be better. Overall worked well for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

tricia A., Camarillo

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

Awesome family reunion/ blessing ceremony

We had such a wonderful time. The property was gorgeous and each house had wonderful features. I have seen other reviews say the pictures?don't do it justice and they don't! If we are ever able to have a family reunion again in Big Bear, we will definitely stay here. The Barn is amazing!! Santiago and Laurie answered every question we had and allowed us to check in early and check out late. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justina S.

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

A dream come true!

We looked at this property in March to rent for July & it was absolutely stunning in March. Come July.. and it’s sooo beautiful! Santiago and his family help keep the property absolutely spotless. The kids fully enjoyed the basketball court and play ground. The adults loved the jacuzzi. We want to do it again next summer. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hillary C.

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

We had the best time!

This property is absolutely beautiful. We stayed for 3 nights in July. We lucked out with beautiful weather in the 70’s. We came with a group of girls for a church retreat. They were in heaven. They could not believe they got to stay in such a beautiful place. The grounds are wonderful. We spent almost all of our time enjoying the yard space. We used the built in amphitheater next to the barn for evening gatherings and an outside movie night. We used the tables in the yard throughout the day for activities and crafts. We did all of our cooking in the back house. I would say the AC was not efficient in the upstairs back house. But you could open the windows. This property is so charming and well kept. I highly recommend it. The price point is a steal for what you have access to. We even had a bear stroll through the property one day at lunch time that gave us quite a scare but luckily most of us were already at the back house balcony preparing to eat lunch. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Another Great Trip

It’s always fun to stay at Fox Farm! The perfect place for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britt P.

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

Better Than Expected

The photos didn’t do this place justice. The property is immaculate, manicured and pristine. All three houses are so nice and complete, they feel like a home and not just a rental. From the ceramic tile counter tops to the furniture - really wonderful place. And the oversized bathrooms/oversized showers - wow. Lives the place. Came away thinking it was worth more than what we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W., -

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

Engagement weekend

This property was beautiful and well taken care of. More than we expected. Everyone was able to gather on the common grounds between all the homes. Very relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Perfect Property for a large group

The property was absolutely perfect for our large group. There were some who wanted a quiet space for which the front house was perfect and the kids loved the loft so they could play games separate from the adults. We have done this trip annually now for over 12 years and everyone said this was there favorite place by far!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Snow trip

This property is great for large families. The sledding hill on property really made the trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

A very delightful place for our large family gathering.

The new house if exceptionally comfortable and well laid out for a large group. The original house is nice and functional. Grounds are well kept and very useable even in the winter. It would have been nice to have a list of kitchen supplies as some were not available and had to be purchased for our cooking. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selina O.

Christmas Vacation

We had such a wonderful time staying here at the Country Barn Estate. The place was spotless clean when we arrived, everything worked just fine. We had plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably and even with their own bathrooms. My kids had a blast outside on the playground and playing basketball on the court they have. Our stay was so comfortable and we enjoyed ourselves very much. It is super close to the village which was nice and super close to the market. The only thing I would have a ( I wouldn't even call it a complaint ) I guess something I would like them to have, is a small toaster and if they would allow more people to stay instead of 16. We would have loved to have more of our family experience this wonderful trip we had with us. Other than that we were already talking about renting it out next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

A True Paradise

There are not a lot of words to explain this wonderful place. It was more than we could have asked for. 3 very unique, separate retreats for multiple families. This place is a true treasure. A great place for family retreats for sure. We were totally blessed by coming here. Completely exceeded our expectations. Great yard for kids to play, game room, and plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cari Y.

Great property for a family getaway!!!

We had a great time while staying at this property. The kids loved the swing set and the concrete driveway for them to ride scooters! The owners were very nice as well!! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Amazing as usual!

This property is amazing, we've stayed a few times now and we love it. So peaceful, beautiful and relaxing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Beautiful property. Especially fun for a family.

This is a beautiful property consisting of more than just a rental house. The grounds are safe for children to play- there even is a play structure for little ones. In the winter, there also is a sledding hill, which is also fun for children. Both houses on the property are well appointed with all the kitchen and bath necessities. The check in and check procedures are made to be most convenient, and there is always someone to call if there is a problem of any kind. We have stayed at this property three times now and have never encountered a problem. We hope to return again to this wonderful place for a family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS S., Chino Hills

Absolutely Beautiful

This was our 3rd visit to this home and can guarantee we'll be back for a 4th!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jane x.

Great house to stay

Very comfortable house, we love this place! The small kids have a lot of fun for just playing the sleds in the big front yard.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful setting & lovely trip

We had a delightful weekend in a beautiful setting
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Fantastic, just like last time!!!

This was our second time here at this property, and it was amazing once again! The property is absolutely fantastic and Laurie and Erin are also very sweet and accommodating. Thanks agin for a wonderful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016