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Big Bear's Most Unique Location! Amazing View, Wood Fireplace, Backs To Mountain

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fawnskin, CA
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Big Bear's Most Unique Location! Amazing View, Wood Fireplace, Backs To Mountain

Stay at one of the most unique locations in the Big Bear Valley. Our beautiful mountain cabin is just across the street from Big Bear Lake's shoreline, and backs to a mountain from the vast San Bernardino National Forest. If you're looking to get away from City stress, it doesn't get much better than our "Alpine Lake Cabin".

The home is two bedrooms one bath with enough accommodations for up to four guests and parking for one vehicle. It has a fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace, WiFi, propane BBQ and breathtaking views from most rooms in the cabin. Bedroom one has a queen bed and bedroom two has two twin beds.

We recommend this cabin for nature enthusiasts, small family retreats, and private couple getaways. The cabin was built on the side of the mountain at an elevated position in order to maximize the beautiful views of the lake. Because of this there are 25+ steps on the stairs from the driveway to the front door.

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** Must be 21 years old in order to rent.
** Maximum occupancy includes children above the age of 2.
** Maximum parking for 1 vehicle.
** There are 25+ steps on the stairs from the driveway to the front door.
** A signed rental agreement and ID verification are required for each reservation. See our Rental Agreement for details. Contact us prior to booking if you have any questions.

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Q: How do we check-in?
A: Detailed instructions on how to check-in are sent in the confirmation email. You are required to follow the check-in instructions provided. The confirmation email has the address of the rental, check-in instructions and any other information pertaining to check-in. Please let us know if you’ll be arriving afterhours.

Q: What time is check-in and check-out?
A: Check-in time is 3pm and check-out time is 10am. During the Christmas and New Year holiday period (Dec 18-Jan 3), check-in is at 4pm due to high demand.

Q: Can I bring more than 4 guests?
A: No. The maximum occupancy allowed for this home is 4 guests. The limits are strictly enforced and may not be exceeded at any time during your stay.

Q: Can I bring more than 1 car?
A: No. The maximum number of vehicles allowed is 1. The limits are strictly enforced and may not be exceeded at any time during your stay.


Q: Are linens and towels provided?
A: Yes. Linens and towels are provided. There are enough towels for 4 guests.

Q: Does the home have Air Conditioning?
A: No. The home does not have Air Conditioning.

Q: Do I need chains? Will there be snow during my stay?
A: Always carry chains in your vehicle if your trip falls between November and April. Our guests can check weather and road conditions in real time by clicking on the links in their confirmation email. We can’t accurately predict when there will be snow.

Q: Is the firewood provided?
A: Firewood is not provided. You can purchase firewood bundles at any of the grocery stores in town. The bundles usually last about 1 day.

Q: Do you provide charcoal for the BBQ?
A: Charcoal is not provided.

Property manager

Grizzly Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Children

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Events

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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed rental agreement and ID verification are required for each reservation. Contact us before booking if you have any questions.
No personal BBQ’s, Hibachi’s, portable fire pits or open fires allowed. Please only use the provided BBQ’s in their designated area.
By booking online you acknowledge all reservation requirements and agree to comply with them.

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: Overcrowding is dangerous, disrespectful & illegal
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 CESTRP-2021-02239

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fawnskin

Located in Fawnskin, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Big Bear Solar Observatory and Sand to Snow National Monument are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Village and Lakeview Shopping Center. Bowling Barn and SkyPark at Santa's Village 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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Fawnskin, CA

What's nearby

  • Boulder Bay Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Village - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Snow Summit - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear's Most Unique Location! Amazing View, Wood Fireplace, Backs To Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear's Most Unique Location! Amazing View, Wood Fireplace, Backs To Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear's Most Unique Location! Amazing View, Wood Fireplace, Backs To Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear's Most Unique Location! Amazing View, Wood Fireplace, Backs To Mountain located?

Located in the heart of Fawnskin, this cabin is steps away from Big Bear Lake and North Shore Landing. Grout Bay Picnic Area and Castle Rock Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 79 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Perfect Last Min Trip

We very much enjoyed our stay. We've never stayed on this side of the lake and not regret it. The place itself was just perfect for our family. Right across from the water with amazing views from the huge deck. They were very accommodating hosts, would absolutely book here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Great place!

Checkin and out process was great. Property was as advertised and very clean and well labelled. Would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved staying at this home. It was so peaceful and comfortable. We brought our own outdoor chairs which worked out amazingly because we spent most of our time outside on the beautiful deck. The heater worked well and we were impressed with how many extra blankets were available. Definitely want to go back to this quaint little home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay, cabin was clean and the setting was awesome with the big lake view in front and mountain in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Beautiful view

We spent most of our time out on the deck watching the sunrise, eating meals and just enjoying the view. Lovely cabin that had everything we needed. We got to bbq the first night and I was able to cook homemade Lasagna the next night. I hope to start again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

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

Rustic lakeside cabin

Beautiful location with a stunning view of the lake and sunrise. In the peak of summer, it was a bit hot in the cabin at night (no A/C), but we managed with the many fans provided by the owners. Zero complaints. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! I am in the process of purchasing a home in Big Bear and it was so nice to stay at a house that is well kept, quiet and jas everything we needed, including stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed for a long weekend and it was cozy and quiet. We sat for hours looking over the lake and played cards in front of the fire place. Great place to do nothing at.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked that it was cozy and quiet, beautiful view to the lake. A little outdated but had everything you needed for a great stay. Communication with host was easy.

10/10 Excellent

Olga C.

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

Great location

Amazing view of the lake and forest from each window in the cabin! Perfect fireplace!A lots of stairs to go up and down and very slippery with snow on it. Great stay overall!!! Would recommend it if you just want to relax and enjoy the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Cozy & Fantastic View

This is a great location with a stunning view of the lake. The best part of the house is a huge balcony looking onto the lake. Extremely clean and the host was very responsive. FYI - Apple Maps tells you it’s on the opposite side of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael V.

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

Cozy cabin with a beautiful view

Everything was perfect for a quick weekend trip to the mountain. The cabin is conveniently located close to main snow/ski attractions, with a beautiful view of the lake and all you can need for a cozy stay. Blankets and heaters were provided for the perfect final touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

RAndy D.

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

Cozy

Small Cabin with 30 steps to entry No wireless conectivity If you are looking for a stay with limited access to the outside world this is it. Beautiful view of Lake on the sleepy side. Great deal we are repeat stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yugma R.

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

Best get away with a view

This property is exactly what is listed and more. You go there to stay with a view and it helps that everything is within 15mins drive. It’s comfortable and fully equipped. The small touches of leaving out toiletries, kids’ milk chocolate and such were endearing. We appreciated and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sally G.

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

Nightmare, i wish I could give this place ZERO starts

Absolutely Horrible Stay – Avoid at All Costs!If I could give this place ZERO stars, I would! This was by far the worst cabin I have ever stayed in. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the listing was completely misleading.First, the place was filthy—dust everywhere, stains on the furniture, and a horrible musty smell that never went away. The floors felt like they hadn’t been cleaned in months, and the bathroom was disgusting. We even found hair in the shower and sink, which was beyond gross.Second, the cabin was falling apart. The heater barely worked, leaving us freezing at night, and the water pressure was terrible—sometimes the hot water didn’t even work! The beds were rock hard and uncomfortable, making it impossible to get a decent night’s sleep. Not to mention, the walls were so thin that we could hear every single noise from outside and the neighboring cabins.On top of that, the customer service was awful. We tried contacting the host about these issues, but they either ignored us or took forever to respond. When they finally did, they were completely unhelpful and rude.Oh, and don’t even get me started on the false advertising. The photos made it look cozy and modern, but in reality, it was outdated, dirty, and barely livable. They also claimed there was Wi-Fi, but the signal was so weak it was useless.Overall, this was a nightmare of a stay, and I
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

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

Cabin with a view

This is an absolutely gem of a cabin. For a true cabin feel in big bear, STAY HERE. everything is clean, well thought out, tiny details thought of. The view is STUNNING. Woke up to catch the sunrise both mornings, saw a juvenile bald eagle gliding over the lake. Beautiful views of the night stars. The deck is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or tea. Close enough to everything to not feel like it’s a journey, far enough to be able to enjoy the serene peacefulness of Big Bear Lake. WILL be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was disappointing. The host doesn't mention the long flight of staircase to get to the cabin which is very inconvenient. The interior of the cabin is very old and not enough heating so it's very cold in the rooms. I don't recommend this place if you have children. I give this property under average at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Aka Rocking Chair Chalet

Well It was a pleasant stay except the cabin is dated with too many rocking chairs (4) and Too many decor pillows. Not aware of all the stairs with toddlers, Deck needs painting and no nice patio furniture to relax in, Full size bed in one room was not comfortable, sunken on side. Snow scene in ad of cabin is deceptive as looked beautiful but it’s dated. Stars and cost not Equivalent! Best is beautiful view of lake!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah R., Los Angeles

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

Cozy cabin

We loved this cabin overlooking Big Bear lake. The view was the best part for sure! The place was very clean, and though it is cold outside this time of year, the cabin has plenty of heaters and blankets. The lack of wifi / internet access was kind of buried in the listing so take note (we thought we read the listing thoroughly but somehow we missed that!) and the cell service isn’t great either, so if you need to do work or any video calls, this is a place best suited to someone who plans to completely unplug. Fortunately we downloaded a bunch of movies before we came to the cabin, since we could not stream any movies (there aren’t many playable DVDs.) The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils, but there was no cooking oil or salt and not much coffee, and the nearest grocery store is about 30 minutes away (there are some small markets and liquor stores about 10 mins away). So plan accordingly! Other than that the place was lovely, we really enjoyed using the fireplace and walking to a nearby fishing area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tammie G.

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

Wonderful View!

Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at this property! The view from the deck is absolutely beautiful and serene. I woke up every morning early to see the sunrise over the water. I would suggest since the view is by far this property's biggest assett, that they invest in some decent deck furniture. There were only white plastic chairs on the deck to sit on. In my opinion this would greatly add to people's enjoyment of this rental. The two bedrooms had very comfortable beds. The bed off from the living space, however was uncomfortable. We also had an issue with the water pressure being very low...HOWEVER, the shower pressure was good. The kitchen and bathroom sinks and toilet have very low water pressure. I would most definitely stay here again! It was very cozy...and the view and serenity of the location alone would make me want to return! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Ken

The driveway was covered in 2 1/2’ of snow. As was the stairs leading up to the door. I drove for hours and arrived late at night only to find I couldn’t park my truck in the driveway. Then I had to stomp my way through the snow to bring my belongings up the slippery stairs. I couldn’t park in the driveway or park in the street for fear of a snowplow hitting my truck. I had to spend an hour trying notch out enough area from the driveway area to get my truck off the road enough to not get hit. If this is how the owner/property management treat renters I’ll tell everyone I know to avoid this property like a virus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steven G.

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

Worst customer service I have ever experienced

The cabin is old but too be expected based on the listing photos. Check-in was standard as with any other VRBO. however the minute we walked in the house there were several oil diffusers in the house making a very strong smell. We ended up moving all of them outside and then understood why. The cabin smelled musty after we moved the diffusers. That wasn’t a deal breaker but it was not pleasant. The deal breaker is when we were washing dishes after putting out kids to bed the first night (4 month old and 2 year old). I walked by the water heater closet and smelt something like unburnt gas or very poor ventilation. I opened the closet to see if there was a problem and the amount of fumes that came out made me cough. We thought there might be a gas leak of some sort so we texted the overnight emergency number. We were told to leave the cabin, this is was about 11 at night and they were going to call the gas company to come check on the residence. At this point, I made the decision to pack my family up and drive home as we were not comfortable staying in the cabin, it was high 30 degrees outside and I wasn’t going to keep my family waiting in the car until a gas company technician arrived. No ETA was given by the emergency contact and it’s fair to say it would be hours until someone arrived. After returning home, I contact VRBO and requested a refund based the circumstances and they denied my refund.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angela I.

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

Wonderful Cabin and Views!

This cabin is about a 15 minute drive from Big Bear City. Myself, my husband, and two kids stayed for 3 nights. The cabin was fully stocked with everything we may have needed plus more! They even set out makeup wipes in the restroom (a small detail but shows how much effort is put into making their guests comfortable). There is a very short walk to North Shore Landing where we rented a boat and spent some time on the lake. It was also very convenient to be so close to shore. We could walk out with all of our chairs and snacks and fish off the shore until we were ready to go enjoy the night in Big Bear City. The only thing I suggested was to invest in an air purifier. My daughter has dust allergies that set off her asthma and she had to use her inhaler everyday. Other than that, we absolutely loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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