10/10 Excellent
David S.
21 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place for a ski weekend
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Cabin
How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4113.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Big Bear Lake, CA
- The Village8 min walk
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain9 min walk
- Snow Summit5 min drive
- Big Bear, CA (RBF)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Downstairs Entry Level
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs 2nd Level
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Entry Level
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs 2nd Level
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area
About this property
How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear
How Sweet It Is Big Bear | Walk to Village - Lake
Welcome to How Sweet It Is- our charming and unique Village retreat is the perfect atmosphere for a group of friends or small family to experience a relaxing and memorable Big Bear vacation. Our fully furnished two story chalet style cabin offers all that you need to comfortably enjoy the mountains together with modern cabin themed décor and amenities, a full kitchen with essentials, and a spacious open loft on the upstairs level. You will love taking a stroll down to the lake, marina, or Village shops for entertainment and dining within a mile or hop in the car and you are under ten minutes to either ski resort, the grocery stores, or the Alpine Zoo.
Entering on the ground level you will be greeted with beautiful knotty pine beamed ceilings and dark hardwood floors in the cozy living room area where you will find comfortable and modern furnishings. Enjoy hanging out here on the leather sofa perfectly sat in front of the toasty gas faux log fireplace and mounted flat screen Streaming TV, with complimentary hi speed WIFI provided for your convenience. You will love snuggling up here and watching the snow falling outside through the big open windows or head out the to the gorgeous raised sun deck from here to enjoy patio furnishings and a propane BBQ along with your tree top views. A lovely bistro style dining table is also available here with soaring window views for your meals while the chef of your group will absolutely love this modern kitchen set up! You will find all that you need for whipping up your home cooked meals here with gorgeous marble counter top spaces and oak cabinets stocked full with your cookware and utensils. Stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher ensure that your meals and clean up here are effortless.
This lower entry level hosts your guest bedroom and bathroom off of the kitchen area while the entire upstairs level of this home is the spacious master suite loft area with it's own private bath. You will absolutely love the huge oversized soaking tub complete with tree top views while you soak. Both rooms are made up for your visit with warm linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh shower towels upon your arrival and each offers it's own flat screen Streaming TV for your added convenience. Outside you will find a fantastic snow play hill right off the side of the property where you can enjoy sledding in the winter months as well as the private sun deck where you will love sipping your first cup of coffee in the mornings among the birds. How Sweet It Is truly is a sweet cabin experience, boasting the best of Big Bear at your fingertips in this supremely relaxing alpine vacation home. This is a quiet and private street just off of Big Bear Blvd full of pine trees and relaxation, 4X4/Snow Chains are REQUIRED to access this home in winter months- No Exceptions.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Streaming TV- Downstairs Entry Level
Open Loft: (No Door) King Bed, Streaming TV, Private Full Bath w/ Soaking Tub- Upstairs 2nd Level
Bathroom Arrangements:
Hallway 3/4 Bath (Shower Only)- Downstairs Entry Level Off Kitchen
Private Full Bath w/ Shower/Soaking Tub- Upstairs 2nd Level
-Sleeps 4
-2 Car Driveway Parking
-2 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fee
-1,220 Square Feet
City Permit #: VRR-2024-1208
Welcome to How Sweet It Is- our charming and unique Village retreat is the perfect atmosphere for a group of friends or small family to experience a relaxing and memorable Big Bear vacation. Our fully furnished two story chalet style cabin offers all that you need to comfortably enjoy the mountains together with modern cabin themed décor and amenities, a full kitchen with essentials, and a spacious open loft on the upstairs level. You will love taking a stroll down to the lake, marina, or Village shops for entertainment and dining within a mile or hop in the car and you are under ten minutes to either ski resort, the grocery stores, or the Alpine Zoo.
Entering on the ground level you will be greeted with beautiful knotty pine beamed ceilings and dark hardwood floors in the cozy living room area where you will find comfortable and modern furnishings. Enjoy hanging out here on the leather sofa perfectly sat in front of the toasty gas faux log fireplace and mounted flat screen Streaming TV, with complimentary hi speed WIFI provided for your convenience. You will love snuggling up here and watching the snow falling outside through the big open windows or head out the to the gorgeous raised sun deck from here to enjoy patio furnishings and a propane BBQ along with your tree top views. A lovely bistro style dining table is also available here with soaring window views for your meals while the chef of your group will absolutely love this modern kitchen set up! You will find all that you need for whipping up your home cooked meals here with gorgeous marble counter top spaces and oak cabinets stocked full with your cookware and utensils. Stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher ensure that your meals and clean up here are effortless.
This lower entry level hosts your guest bedroom and bathroom off of the kitchen area while the entire upstairs level of this home is the spacious master suite loft area with it's own private bath. You will absolutely love the huge oversized soaking tub complete with tree top views while you soak. Both rooms are made up for your visit with warm linens, blankets, pillows, and fresh shower towels upon your arrival and each offers it's own flat screen Streaming TV for your added convenience. Outside you will find a fantastic snow play hill right off the side of the property where you can enjoy sledding in the winter months as well as the private sun deck where you will love sipping your first cup of coffee in the mornings among the birds. How Sweet It Is truly is a sweet cabin experience, boasting the best of Big Bear at your fingertips in this supremely relaxing alpine vacation home. This is a quiet and private street just off of Big Bear Blvd full of pine trees and relaxation, 4X4/Snow Chains are REQUIRED to access this home in winter months- No Exceptions.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Streaming TV- Downstairs Entry Level
Open Loft: (No Door) King Bed, Streaming TV, Private Full Bath w/ Soaking Tub- Upstairs 2nd Level
Bathroom Arrangements:
Hallway 3/4 Bath (Shower Only)- Downstairs Entry Level Off Kitchen
Private Full Bath w/ Shower/Soaking Tub- Upstairs 2nd Level
-Sleeps 4
-2 Car Driveway Parking
-2 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fee
-1,220 Square Feet
City Permit #: VRR-2024-1208
Property manager
Big Bear Vacations
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets 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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2021-0509
About the area
Big Bear Lake
Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Snow Summit and Big Bear Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Big Bear Lake, CA
What's nearby
- Big Bear Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- The Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Big Bear Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 2 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 2 min drive
- Grizzly Manor Cafe - 2 min drive
- Jack in the Box - 10 min walk
- The Bowling Barn - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Heidi T.
2 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute cottage, needs upgrades
Heidi T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Juan R.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
How Sweet It Is Review
Juan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
4/10 Poor
maggie g.
9 Jan 2023
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Horrible Rental Agency
maggie g.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam M.
10 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy pad with all your mod coms
Sam M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lori E.
29 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love How Sweet It Is!
Lori E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nicolette K.
23 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little weekend getaway
Nicolette K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
steve g.
7 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaways
steve g.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
12 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful upgraded vacation rental
Steve M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Dominic E.
31 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
19th anniversary get away.
Dominic E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Carlos M.
10 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place but needs cleaning.
Carlos M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tara W.
3 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Tara W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lisa R.
15 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Snow trip
Lisa R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Marcos N.
27 Feb 2018
cozy, clean, real cabin
Marcos N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lori E.
7 Mar 2017
We loved this cabin so much. It was perfect for our family of 4!
Lori E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christina V.
8 Jan 2017
Best little Cabin in the woods
Christina V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bayley S.
22 Jan 2016
Beautiful Home!
Bayley S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2016
About the host
Hosted by Big Bear Vacations
Our Big Bear Vacations team is looking forward to hosting you here in the mountains! We are the longest standing local vacation experts in Big Bear! With years of dedicated experience and knowledge brought forth within our exceptional customer service and support staff, we are here to ensure a 5 star experience in Big Bear for every guest.
**Reservation Holder Must Be 21+**Guests must provide ID for Cabin Access**
**Electronic Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required**
Check-in time is 4:00 pm | Check-out time is 10:00 am
There is no early arrival or later departure availability during peak season and holidays.
Contact our office the morning of arrival or departure to confirm early arrival or later departure availability for your stay. (Fee Applies)
*VRBO Service Fees will be charged separately from Big Bear Vacations reservation charge. Payment is full is due if 30 days within arrival. WORRY FREE FLEXIBILITY! Cancel up to 14 Days from Your Arrival Date Penalty Free!
**Reservation Holder Must Be 21+**Guests must provide ID for Cabin Access**
**Electronic Rental Agreement & Good Neighbor Policy Required**
Check-in time is 4:00 pm | Check-out time is 10:00 am
There is no early arrival or later departure availability during peak season and holidays.
Contact our office the morning of arrival or departure to confirm early arrival or later departure availability for your stay. (Fee Applies)
*VRBO Service Fees will be charged separately from Big Bear Vacations reservation charge. Payment is full is due if 30 days within arrival. WORRY FREE FLEXIBILITY! Cancel up to 14 Days from Your Arrival Date Penalty Free!
Languages:
English, Spanish
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