8/10 Good
joe C.
14 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
joe C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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Smo Haus - 5BR, Sauna, Foosball Table, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ
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9.0 out of 10
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Big Bear City, CA
- Snow Summit8 min drive
- The Village8 min drive
- Big Bear Visitor Center9 min drive
- Big Bear, CA (RBF)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Fourth bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
Second bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Third bedroom
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Smo Haus - 5BR, Sauna, Foosball Table, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ
Located in the quiet, mountainside neighborhood of Whispering Forest in Big Bear. Just a short drive to Big Bear Lake and Bear Mountain. Smo Haus is the perfect place for a weekend getaway with friends or family to get away from city life and detach and refresh. The property appeals to all ages with the sauna, game room, peek-a-boo slope vies to enjoy while lounging, and so much more!
LIVING SPACE- Spacious 2000+ sq ft home with living room, dining table, bar seating, wood-burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 4 bedroom, 4 bath. The upstairs master bedroom has a king bed and private bath. The downstairs second master bedroom has a queen bed, private bath, and access to the second kitchen, deck, and sauna. The upstairs third bedroom has a queen bed. The upstairs fourth bedroom has a twin/twin bunk bed. Lastly, the loft bedroom has a queen bed and 3 twin beds, and TV. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN- Two full kitchens, stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.
AMENITIES - Guests will enjoy the game room as it is full of personality and has an old-fashioned mountain cabin atmosphere. Play a round of foosball or enjoy board games and cards. Sit at the bar while sipping a drink and enjoying a movie. The home also includes a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Smart TVs with fast WiFi. Washer/dryer available.
OUTDOORS - Private sauna, large deck with patio furniture, and peek-a-boo view of the Snow Summit slopes. Grill up your favorites on the gas barbecue while you take it all in!
PARKING - 5 car driveway
Snow Summit - 3.6 miles
Lake - 2.1 miles
Village - 4.7 miles
Bear Mountain - 4.3 miles
Hiking, Mountain Biking Trails, National Forest are all a close walk away, specifically the PCT trail is just a few steps away!
Other things to note:
Per county requirements, we are permitted a maximum occupancy of 10 guests. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Please do not book or arrive with more than the maximum or you could be fined from the city and evicted with no refund.
Minimum renter age 25
Maximum occupancy 10
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
LIVING SPACE- Spacious 2000+ sq ft home with living room, dining table, bar seating, wood-burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.
ROOMS & BEDS - 4 bedroom, 4 bath. The upstairs master bedroom has a king bed and private bath. The downstairs second master bedroom has a queen bed, private bath, and access to the second kitchen, deck, and sauna. The upstairs third bedroom has a queen bed. The upstairs fourth bedroom has a twin/twin bunk bed. Lastly, the loft bedroom has a queen bed and 3 twin beds, and TV. Extra blankets and pillows are available.
KITCHEN- Two full kitchens, stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.
AMENITIES - Guests will enjoy the game room as it is full of personality and has an old-fashioned mountain cabin atmosphere. Play a round of foosball or enjoy board games and cards. Sit at the bar while sipping a drink and enjoying a movie. The home also includes a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Smart TVs with fast WiFi. Washer/dryer available.
OUTDOORS - Private sauna, large deck with patio furniture, and peek-a-boo view of the Snow Summit slopes. Grill up your favorites on the gas barbecue while you take it all in!
PARKING - 5 car driveway
Snow Summit - 3.6 miles
Lake - 2.1 miles
Village - 4.7 miles
Bear Mountain - 4.3 miles
Hiking, Mountain Biking Trails, National Forest are all a close walk away, specifically the PCT trail is just a few steps away!
Other things to note:
Per county requirements, we are permitted a maximum occupancy of 10 guests. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Please do not book or arrive with more than the maximum or you could be fined from the city and evicted with no refund.
Minimum renter age 25
Maximum occupancy 10
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am
Property manager
Big Bear Cool Cabins
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2023-01941
About the area
Big Bear City
Located in Whispering Forest, a neighbourhood in Big Bear City, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Lakeview Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Big Bear City, CA
What's nearby
- Snow Summit - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
- The Village - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Big Bear Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
- Big Bear Marina - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Maggio's Pizza - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 8 min drive
- Carl's Jr. - 7 min drive
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31 Jan 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins
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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