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Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna

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Game Room
Living Room
First Bedroom
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Common Space

3 Single Beds

First Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna

This modern mountain getaway is perfect for the entire family. Located in Boulder Bay, nearby the lake, park, and marinas. Just a short drive to hot spots like the Village, both ski resorts, the zoo, and National Forest hiking trails. Experience entertainment year-round at this bright and fresh vacation home.

LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1700+ sq ft home with living room, dining table, bar seating, a smart TV, a beautiful wood burning stove fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Downstairs master bedroom has a king bed, electric fireplace and bathroom. Upstairs second bedroom has a queen bed and electric fireplace. Loft has three twin beds. Game room has a twin/twin bunk bed. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, stove/oven, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.

AMENITIES - Game room with air hockey table, darts, board games and card games. Smart TV with Roku, streaming apps along with fast WiFi. Relax near the cozy wood burning stove fireplace. Laundry area with stackable washer/dryer.

OUTDOORS - Hot tub, patio furniture, gas barbecue, and sauna. Enjoy the spacious backyard surrounded by nature!

PARKING - 1 car driveway, 2 in front of back garage, EV charger available.

Close to National Forest hiking trails
Lake - close walk
Village - 2.6 miles
Bear Mountain - 6.1 miles
Snow Summit - 4.3 miles
Oktoberfest - 6.1 miles

Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 9 people (8 adults max). Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - over occupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
Permit #VRR-2024-0992

Property manager

Big Bear Cool Cabins

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2024-0992

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Boulder Bay, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big Bear Solar Observatory and Sand to Snow National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Snow Summit and Pleasure Point Marina. 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

  • Boulder Bay Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Village - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna located?

Located in Boulder Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Metcalf Bay, Pleasure Point Marina and Big Bear Lake. Boulder Bay Park and Castle Rock Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Beautiful retreat for our family!

We stayed here for my son's birthday and had an absolutely blast. The air hockey table was a big hit. The beds were so comfortable and you can't beat the wood stove in the mornings.Felt very roomy despite having 7 people in it. Will definitely be returning!
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10/10 Excellent

Talia R.

Great Place and Location

This cabin was great place to host a family of 9 and a dachshund. Very close to the Village and Boulder Bay Park (walking distance). The neighbors were really nice as well. Overall recommend this place
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10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Perfect Stay

Everything went perfectly during my stay. The house was very clean and well set up. The staff was great to deal with as well! Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

Great weekend trip

The house was very nice. Plenty of space. My husband and I were there with my daughter and family Celebrating my 65th Birthday. The air hockey was a Big hit with my grandchildren! The host were always available if we had any questions.

2/10 Terrible

Tanya L.

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

Cozy bungalow

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the jacuzzi was an extra treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

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

Excellent Big Bear Cabin

The cabin was cute, well accommodated, and in an excellent location. Property managers were responsive and helpful during a little bit of struggle during the check-in process (don't use a digital credit card for this cabin, make sure to use one you have in plastic). It was a short walk to Boulder Bay park and a couple Marinas. Overall, we had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

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

Great cabin!

Fun place to stay. Close to the lake/boat rentals. The game room is awesome, we had a lot of fun both on the lake and off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lidia D.

5 - Excellent

We enjoyed the stay at the Boulder Bay Bungalow it is a very nice cabin. The only recommendation I would say is to change the lock of the second bedroom next to the playroom. The current lock is not too secure. Other than that everything was great.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Great places for family

As a family of 4, we had a great time at this house. Adorable neighborhood, close to the lake, set up nicely for cooking, and a gorgeous bathroom and many bedrooms. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Great property

Great family home. Lots of fun and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

B-day getaway

Everything was fantastic, from start to finish. Cool Cabins was an excellent place to book with. They were very helpful, friendly and responsive to every inquiry I made. I was thrilled to be able to add-on a Birthday package and a food stock. Our trip was a quick one for our son's 16th b-day with 5 of his buddies, so time was limited. The flexibility and options available for the b-day package and food stock were great! Thank you for a great place, great service and a great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Francesco B., USA

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

Cozy

Great house, better than the photos. Good for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Great local neighborhood

Kids loved the air hockey and we all enjoyed jacuzzi. Plenty of beds with soft blankets. Close to the lake and village.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabi K.

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

Boulder Bay

Was great holiday weekends and cabin was perfect and cozy. Only issues were we could not get the Barbecue to work and we could not get the spa to heat up. Both were amenities we were looking for
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great quick getaway

We had a blast. Game room was a hit with the kids. Nice yard space for snow play. Hot tub was enjoyable as well, despite it being a little worse for wear. Nicely updated kitchen, we didn’t leave for food, just cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Better than advertised!

The house was better than the pic! Very cozy and decorated very nice inside and out. Kids loved sauna and the second floor was their own. For such a small space we felt very cozy and happy. FYI sun comes in hot so make sure you put up the shades before afternoon hours ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Marcia I.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not coming back

We decided to spend the weekend in this cabin, due to its location near the lake, the games room, hot tub and grill, but it was a big disappointment, the propane tank for the grill was empty, we had to go get a refill, the lights in the hut tub do not work, the table game has a broken disk and the other game is not even in service, although the kitchen and bathroom have been renovated, the sheets in the bedrooms smell bad, the house is very dirty, and the lights in the stairs turn on and off for no reason, the front and back gate don't close properly,we are glad we only stayed one night and will definitely not be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique A.

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

Horrible management

The check in was the worst experience ever there was an issue and they were unable to assist with us they couldn't contact a manager and we lost a few hours trying to fix an issue check in supper late we already had drove from far with our children worst thing ever the cabin was beautiful and we made the best of it .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

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

Great family stay

The home was really great and appeared as pictured. The property was easily accessible and had plenty of parking in front and back. I have 4 kids, ages 5-12, and they loved the game room and the loft. We could have easily fit another small family. Game/bunk room is connected to the king bed room downstairs. Upstairs loft had 4 twins and adjoining queen bedroom. The home is really well laid out to maximize the space, and having a second bathroom (half bath) made things a lot easier. It seems like there was a recent renovation, so the house is very nice, but not so fancy that I had to be nervous about the kids breaking anything. Spa, BBQ, and everything else we need worked great. Kitchen is well stocked, and we cooked most of our own meals. Back court yard is great for bird watching. Neighbors were very friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great location, quiet neighborhood, close to the lake, not far from the village and shopping. It was a decent sized space, and had enough beds to accommodate our group. The house itself unfortunately was filthy. The floors weren't cleaned, the walls and baseboards were covered in dirt, the countertops weren't wiped down. I'm not sure why they charge a cleaning fee if the place isn't cleaned. The doors and windows don't open/shut well. The arcade game in the advertised game room, didn't work - which was a disappointment as the gameroom is one of the big selling points. Parking is weird and wasn't explained at all, and we ended up getting a call from the rental company to move our cars - which was an inconvenice. There's parking on the back of the property, but you only have access to the code on the front door, so if you leave and come back, you literally have to walk around the block to get to the front door and get in, or hop a fence on the property. Not exactly convenient with kids or at night. For our next trip, we will definitely look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jose E.

2 - Fair

Tiene mucho detalle
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4/10 Poor

Jose E.

2 - Fair

Tiene mucho detalle
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4/10 Poor

Jose E.

2 - Fair

Tiene muchos defectos esta cabaña

10/10 Excellent

Nick N., Carlsbad,CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A well thought out rental property

This property is well laid out for our family of five but would also suit two families with 2/3 kids each, with two nice double bedrooms, each with a separate room outside with 2 or 3 beds for the kiddoes. This is not a huge place, it’s a good sized cabin though, the garden is good and secure if the pup comes along. The kitchen is lovely, all new appliances and well stocked with everything a chef needs, and enough glasses & silverware for everyone: not the under equipped ‘economy’ offering you so often see in rentals.. it’s really good stuff. Games room with air hockey and a video console was well received and used by our family , as was the lovely 8 person hot tub. The only area that was disappointing was the sauna… fundamentally unusable, full of spiders webs , dirty and looked like an old shed that would terrify any kids .. the “kuivas” (or sauna heater) was electric and working but had no sauna stones, just exposed electric elements ..the stones are required to hold the heat when you douse the kuivas, but I suspect the owners didn’t know how a sauna works or that they are needed for heat retention. As a result the sauna didn’t reach temperature in 1 hr, so we didn’t bother to clean it, or use it. We’d have mentioned this to the house management company who were super responsive, but we were only on a three night stop over Christmas so it wasn’t really worth the bother. It has the capability to be a lovely little sauna with a few hours work and a little maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins

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Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 400 properties, ranging from single-room cabins to entire lodges, Big Bear Cool Cabins has the perfect lodging for your adventure. We look forward to hosting you soon! Escape to beautiful Big Bear with mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Big Bear Lake is a year round resort with a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, the best slopes in southern California for skiing and snowboarding, the National Forest for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a quaint Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure it's a premium vacation rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins. Located just a couple of hours from Los Angeles and Orange County and about three hours from San Diego or Las Vegas. Big Bear Lake, Southern California is the perfect vacation destination. Pet friendly cabins available!

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