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Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace

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A two-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple windows, and a front staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, TV, window, and curtains.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A clear blue swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees, with mountains in the background.
A deck with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a barbecue grill.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Metcalf Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulder Bay Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

This holiday home puts you in the heart of Big Bear Lake, within steps of Metcalf Bay and Big Bear Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and a fireplace. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with cable channels, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Home also has a TV with a DVD player. Limited housekeeping is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Boulder Bay holiday home include The Village and Snow Summit.
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What's nearby

  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pleasure Point Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boulder Bay Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Village - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace

Retro-inspired mountain charm meets lakeside recreation at Brown Bears Den in Big Bear's desirable Boulder Bay area. This 1,300+ sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat accommodates up to 7 guests and features a wood-burning fireplace, comfortable gathering spaces, and access to seasonal community swimming pools, jacuzzis, and recreational amenities. With Big Bear Lake and Boulder Bay Park nearby, it's a welcoming home base for families and groups looking to enjoy the mountains and lake.

LIVING & DINING
The spacious living room features comfortable seating and a wood-burning fireplace, creating an inviting place to relax after a day outdoors. Smart TVs with streaming apps and fast WiFi provide entertainment, while the dining area offers space for shared meals and gatherings.

A dedicated workspace adds convenience for guests who need to stay connected during their visit.

KITCHEN
The fully equipped kitchen includes the essentials for preparing meals during your stay:
-Stove
-Refrigerator
-Dishwasher
-Microwave
-Cookware, dishes, and utensils

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, accommodating up to 7 guests.
Master Bedroom – Queen bed, Smart TV, and private bathroom
Second Bedroom – Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – Double/twin bunk bed
2 full bathrooms
Extra blankets and pillows provided

ENTERTAINMENT & AMENITIES
-Fast WiFi
-Smart TVs with streaming apps
-Dedicated workspace
-Wood-burning fireplace
-Seasonal community swimming pools
-Seasonal community jacuzzis
-Community tennis courts
-Community basketball hoop
-Charcoal grill
-Mountain views

OUTDOOR LIVING
Enjoy the mountain air and take advantage of the community's seasonal outdoor amenities, including shared swimming pools and jacuzzis, tennis courts, and a basketball hoop. A charcoal grill is available for outdoor cooking, while the surrounding Boulder Bay area offers opportunities to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.

LOCATION
Located in Boulder Bay, Brown Bears Den offers convenient access to Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay Park, nearby kayak rentals, and outdoor recreation. The Village, ski resorts, shopping, and dining are accessible by car.
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OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE
Parking available for 3 vehicles (community parking)
No boat trailer parking
Check-in: After 4:00 PM
Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 7 guests
No pets allowed
Pool key deposit: $50
Community pools and jacuzzis are seasonal and subject to availability
Permit #VRR-2025-2173

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,374 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.
Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Wash all dishes.
Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation.
If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number VRR-2025-2173

Property is also known as

434662
Brown Bear's Den 3br/2ba/lakefront Complex/wifi

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace?

The closest beach to Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace is Swim Beach (3.5 km).

Does Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

What luxury perks are available at Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a fireplace and a private yard.

What makes Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace.

Is there a private hot tub at Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace?

No, Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Brown Bears Den | Lakefront Complex, Seasonal Pools, Jacuzzis & Fireplace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Brown Bear's Den - Lakefront Complex, Community Pool, Tennis, BBQ Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long wait for check in, nice stay

While there was a 30 min wait to check in, the stay was nice and as expected. Comfortable space, well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, the cabin was absolutely lovely, towels and mini toiletries were set up nicely! It was a huge bummer that there was no snow and no water in the jacuzzi to use but overall was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

Absolutely amazing! We loved the Den and had great service. We ended up staying an extra day, since they made it so easy. We will definitely be coming back.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

No view of lake, dirty and sticky inside, propane grill doesn’t function

We’ve rented out cabins from cool cabins before and this is the first time we walk in and the floors are very dusty and everything was sticky. The condition of the couches was horrible. We didn’t want our children touching anything in there at all. Just when we said well let’s hang out on the back porch and grill the meat that we brought, we come to find that the grill didn’t work. We ended up buying more food in big bear doubling up our expenses. Not our best experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

The cleaning

The house wasn’t clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Time

All was good, great time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

To many spiders

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good size condo

We had a great time staying here. Good size house clean. Bedding clean. Your in the woods So cobwebs were on the ceiling. I would go back. Cool cabins answered anything we asked. Big Bear has lots to do for teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LetThe fun begin

Not one problem. The property is beautiful. The process for renting was easy. Beautiful place to be. Wonderful memories at an awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend getaway!

My family and I had a perfect little getaway weekend! We stayed at the Brown Bear's Den Condo. It was a nice, quiet, relaxing retreat. The cabin was clean, cozy, it just felt like home. It was a 3 bedroom and 2 bath. My husband I slept in the master bedroom, the bed was a queen, and was very comfortable. My aunt and her husband slept in the second room, which had a full. My other aunt and grandfather slept in the 3rd room which had bunk beds. And my mom slept on the pull out bed in the living room. The cabin had all the necessities we needed, like plates, cups, utensils, pots, and pans. There was a TV in every room and wifi. The heating system worked great, especially in 17 degree weather. It was about 10 minutes away from all the shopping and restaurants. There were a lot of nearby areas where we can enjoy all the snow. We ate at the Hacienda Grill, delicious authentic Mexican food. We all enjoyed the cabin very much. I would definitely recommend Big Bear Cool Cabins, great price, great cabin, awesome customer service, what more could you ask for?! Reservation # 321341
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and cozy and clean

Spacious, comfortable and pleasantly decorated, this condo suited our needs perfectly. Bed was very comfy and the shower was nice and powerful. Wish we'd had a longer stay to enjoy the condo and the property, but we were only there one night. Very grateful to have the laundry room!