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Fanciful Winter's Lake - Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue

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Living Room
Back Deck
Kitchen
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 478.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fanciful Winter's Lake - Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue

Charming Gambrel style cabin nestled amongst tall pine trees. Recently renovated with a delightful mix of old-world charm and modern-day amenities, including a portable AC. Just steps to the lake and marina from this nicely furnished mountain getaway located in the prime Gilner Point location of Big Bear Lake. Close to National Forest hiking trails.

LIVING SPACE - Cozy 800+sq ft home with living room, ceiling fans, dining table, bar seating, a TV, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 1 bedroom, loft, 1 bath. Upstairs first bedroom has a queen bed and smart TV. Loft bedroom has a queen bed with privacy curtains and smart TV. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Stainless steel appliances, six burner stove with oven, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster oven, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.

AMENITIES - Smart TVs, streaming apps along with fast WiF, board games, and card games. Relax near the cozy wood burning fireplace.

OUTDOORS - Fully fenced back yard with deck and gas barbecue.

PARKING - 2 car driveway

​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails
Lake - close walk
Village - 1.8 miles
Snow Summit - 3.7 miles
Bear Mountain - 5.5 miles
Oktoberfest - 5.4 miles

Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 4 people. 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 ( 2 small dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am

Property manager

Big Bear Cool Cabins
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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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-2024-2199

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Snow Summit and Holloway's Marina & RV Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. 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

  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Village - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 66 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 Fanciful Winter's Lake - Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fanciful Winter's Lake - Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fanciful Winter's Lake - Walk to Lake, Close to Village, Fireplace, Barbecue located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this holiday home is steps away from Gilner Point and Metcalf Bay. Big Bear Lake and Holloway's Marina & RV Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Great cozy stay
This cabin is perfect for a small group. It's not the most modern or the fanciest but it did the job!! It sleeps 4 comfortably. The location is great too. You're near the lake and less than a 15 minute drive to Snow Summit. The house is fully stocked with extra blankets, kitchen supplies (including dish soap, sponge, extra paper towels, coffee filters), utensils, kitchen towels, etc… the bathroom is quaint but has everything you need from toiletries to extra TP and the water warms up super fast. The fireplace is small but don't let that fool you- the cabin got nice and toasty in no time. We enjoyed our stay very much. The beds were ok so don't expect temperpedic quality mattresses but after a day on the slopes we slept just fine. The only thing was the ceiling of the shower had some old critters stuck to it. Other than that it was clean and in decent condition. Would stay here again for sure.

8/10 Good

Naresh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Good stay with Family
Pretty nice cabin with very calm and nice neighborhood. My kid enjoyed a lot. The backyard is pretty huge. If you have a family with 2 or more kids, this is the one for the fun. The only thing I could say that could be improved, is the checkin process. If they change it to self-checkin, I would come here every year :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
After a difficult year it was great to come to relax with my kids. The cabin was older but clean. Enough towels and trash bags given. The neighborhood was quiet and easy to get to all the low key activities we wanted to do. I would rent from here every summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chia Chen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good cabin
We really loved the cabin because everyone was nice over there. And we loved your service managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

SARA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Kitschy
Excellent cabin! So cute and cozy, and VERY CLEAN. This cabin is in a great location and has a kitschy, rustic charm. Not fancy by any means, but provided an EXCELLENT weekend getaway for our family of four. The only thing missing was some sort of baking pan; we improvised, but if you plan to use the oven, make sure you have your own bakeware. Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big bear stay
Loved the property. Very clean and the apartment was very quaint and had a lot of character. Would Defo stay at this property again. Without hesitation. Loved the fireplace as well. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
It was peaceful and perfect
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabain
Cabain was cozy and clean i would stay again for sure !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy cabin
The cabin was in a great location and was nice for my family of five. We really enjoyed our stay. The beds could be updated and the kitchen table but other then that it was overall a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

john K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even in 60 degree weather the coziness of the cabin was Fanciful !!
Excellent accommodations and very economical. ..clean, greay for our dogs by the lake and short access to hiking. We"ll be back. Please tell owner to simplify operating instructions to TV..Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aura G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Amazing Big Bear stay!
Very nice stay. Location is great, very quiet and peaceful. Close to everything. Property is adequate, old but charming! My dog loved it. Cozy! My kids want to come back. Very reasonably priced. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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