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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Perched above village - 5min walk!

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View from bottom of property facing SW
Looking SE. Both decks facing north at lake.
Southern view from bottom of property
Facing east. Two large parking spaces.
Snowy View from top deck!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • The Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Big Bear Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Great room/ living room

1 Double Futon

Kids' Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Perched above village - 5min walk!

>>>>>>>>> CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE business License # LC20160202 <<<<<<<<<<

Pridefully self-managed. Lovely views of the lake and walking distance to the Village and lake! Quick drive to the ski resorts! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. WiFi, garage/game room w Foosball, dartboard & corn hole. Wood burning fireplace, HD TVs, BluRay/DVD players, washer/dryer. Fully equipped kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, crockpot, blender, toaster, coffee maker, KEURIG K-CUP brewer, dishes, pots/pans, and more. 2 large decks; gas linked barbecue.

Bedroom one - cal king bed, HD TV, ROKU, Blu Ray/dvd player
Bedroom two - queen bed
Bedroom three - twin bunk beds, plus twin day bed w trundle, blu ray/dvd player, ROKU
Living room - 60in Samsung Smart TV - stream your content

Sleeps 8

Parking for 3 vehicles;
NO street parking per city ordinance

Hilltop Haven comes with fresh, new towels & bed linens, and plenty of cozy blankets. Our dedicated cleaning crew has the home clean and ready before your visit and does the cleaning after your stay.

NO SMOKING ALLOWED inside house or garage

$135 DOG fee; 2 dog max; PREAPPROVAL required (applies to service and therapy dogs as well)

NO CATS - NO EXCEPTIONS

PLEASE NOTE:
NO Air Conditioning

Property manager

Suzannah de Kansky
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 DOGs max w fee. NO cats. Pre-approval required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ALL TRASH MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY FAILURE to do so will result in charge of DISPOSAL FEE DO NOT leave in neighbors' bins. STRICT.

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2016-0202

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, is home to this holiday home. 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 Interlaken Shopping Center. 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

  • The Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Manor Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Perched above village - 5min walk! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Perched above village - 5min walk! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Perched above village - 5min walk! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Perched above village - 5min walk! located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Village, Pine Knot Park and Big Bear Visitor Center. Bowling Barn and Swim Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henrik H.

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

Fantastic location and amenities

We had a great stay here and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Big Bear. Lots of space in the house and a full kitchen allowed for an enjoyable experience. This property was perfectly located close to Snow Summit and the main road and shops, but in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

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

Great Family Stay

Everything that was advertised was spot on. The location was great and the house is nice! This is a perfect place to stay for families and to be close to the slopes and the Village. There are not shower amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), but that's ok we travel with our own stuff. Other than that they had all the amenities needed. Suzannah was a great host, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B., Santa Barbara CA

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

Great location; comfy house

Had a great visit; house perfect for relaxing and close to skiing and lake; loved being able to walk into Village.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa G.

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed this house. Great location, close to the village and water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsi W.

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

4th of July trip

Loved the location & view!! Saw the lake fireworks from the deck. Great house!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K., Aliso Viejo CA

We loved this home! It was even nicer than the photos.

Great location, easy walk to the village and lake. Home was beautiful, very clean and nicely appointed. Views from balconies were fantastic. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Campos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place to stay with family very clean and spacious. closer to stores And restaurants. Just love it❤️❤️

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Winter vacation rental

Clean property. Convenient location for winter vacation. Short walk to village which is nice. Short drive to Snow Summit. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen E.

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

Perfect Location

I am giving this property an overall 5 star review.The cleanliness was okay, it was cleaned, the only issue was above the refrigerator. It’s a dust collect and it was not touched.The check-in process was easy and the host were very communicative in addressing any and all issues right away. The online accuracy of the listing was spot on. Especially with the location, it was less than a 5 min walk to the Village and an easy 5 min drive to the slopes. The neighborhood was quiet and you can tell there were a lot of VRBO or Air B&B’s in the area, or at least it seemed that way. It’s a perfect destination for a vacation.It was easy for us to find activities for them. It was a great weekend overall and we are thankful to our host Suzannah and Luke.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adan V.

Great family time

Spacious, clean, and walking distance to the village. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Our Stay

Great place for a family getaway. Everything we needed was there. Close to the village and Marina. Don’t go by GPS to find the trash disposal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniela s.

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

Snowy Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. Due to an incoming storm, we weren’t sure we would make it up the mountain for our reservation. The property owner was helpful and accommodating and provided us with weather and traffic links used by locals, which proved to be extremely helpful. We were able to safely make it up the mountain and did not have to cut our trip short. The cabin felt like a home and was very cozy. We had everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing getaway. Would definitely stay again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER J.

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

A most spectacular house

We loved the house, very roomy, comfortable clean, very well maintained. We didn’t cook In the house but everything you would have needed was there. Bedrooms are large, living space excellent, kitchen, bathrooms clean and large. When we arrived it felt like home there was nothing lacking at this property. I hate to leave such a good review because we want this place to be a secret just for us!!!! Highly recommend, great communication with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie V.

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

Big Bear Family Trip

It was ok. I found hair in the bathrooms. It wasn’t as clean as I expected. You can tell the place gets cleaned enough to where people may stay and not notice. It was a mess with the TVs. I was stressed out because I couldn’t get the TV going and I had 3 kids with me. I wouldn’t stay here again. Sorry
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property looked well kept and updated. There were a lot of family games in the house. The kitchen was equipped with enough cookware and dinnerware to prepare and have a family meal. Some of the windows did not have window covers. The one's with covers needed to be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S., Calabasas, Ca

Close to the village

We enjoyed our stay at Suzannah and Luke's cabin. Communication with Suzannah was very easy as she responded promptly to my emails. The cabin is very clean and is nicely furnished. Everything is labeled and instructions are very clear. It's also conveniently located five minutes from the village. We enjoyed the views from the deck where we barbecued and had breakfast every morning. However, I agree with one of the reviewers about the lack of kitchen supplies. Also, the kids' beds were quite uncomfortable (you could feel the springs). Luckily we had brought air mattresses and all four kids slept on those the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gendry

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

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

Nice cozy place, great for a relaxing weekend!

Location close enough to a bus stop to get around the town without needing to drive, but secluded enough to be away from traffic. Nights were very peaceful and the neighborhood was quiet and relaxed. Floorplan was a little confusing and difficult to get used to but not a strike against the place! Nice view out of the kitchen and living room. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

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

THIS was by far - the BEST home we have stayed at in Big Bear.!! My family and I loved this place.

Best experience from start to finish. We got to see the Labor Day fireworks show on the Lake from the balcony.!! We also even received a call when we were having trouble (following instructions) opening the front door. Now that is high level service. This property is the best ever.!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan O., San Pedro, CA

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

A perfect weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a nice short walk to get to the little town area and I loved sitting out on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Francine T., Carlsbad, California

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

Perfectly located home!

Our family had a nice stay celebrating Fathers Day. Great location and beautiful views with peak of lake from generous decks including barbecue and seating. Living space was bright and airy. Excellent communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy U.

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

Great Location

We stayed for 3 nights. It was perfect for 2 couples. We slept on the first floor, and friends on the 2nd. Had our own bathrooms. Very quiet neighborhood, and walking distance to the Village. Great communication with the owner. Driveway had plenty of room for our 2 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Great communication with owners and location for restaurants.

Communication with property owners went extremely well. They promptly hired a plumber to fix a leak. Location was great, within walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Great house and location

House is very nice, comfortable and conveniently located. Just a few minutes walk to the village and hiking trails. More than enough space for just three of us (spouse and friend). Check-in process was also very easy. We would definitely like to return to this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Suzannah de Kansky

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We are a family of four who were born and raised in Southern California. We (parents) were able to enjoy Big Bear Lake in our youth and fell in love with the place. With its cool autumns, snowy winters and beach weather summers, we always dreamed of being able to own a home in Big Bear to share with our children, family, friends and guests. We recently had the opportunity to purchase this perfect home, "Hilltop Haven". So close to LA, yet so far away. The perfect escape from our hectic daily lives. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location!
5-minute walk to The Village; 8 minutes to the Marina. Snow Summit is one easy mile east. Peaceful, quiet neighborhood perched above Big Bear Village (great for family walks or bike rides), yet close to all of Big Bear's amenities!

>>>This is NOT A PARTY HOUSE. City of BBL codes are STRICTLY ENFORCED<<<

>>>>>>>>>> You may also consider http://www.vrbo.com/803404 <<<<<<<<<

What makes this property unique

House-proud owners! WiFi, flat-screen TVs
Foos Ball and Darts in the insulated garage.
Bunk-beds for the kids! Easy, quick walk to The Village, the Marina and the bustling local shops and restaurants.

Kids and parents alike love the lay out. Separate sleeping areas, but everyone can gather in the living room and/or 2 decks!

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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