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Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort!

Cabin with kitchen, near Big Bear Mountain Resort

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Nestled in the heart of Big Bear, Bear’s Lair offers a cozy mountain retreat with three rustic bedrooms and a bright common space illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy convenient grocery shopping, skiing at the nearby Bear Mountain Ski Resort, or relax by the wood-burning fireplace. AvantStay's 24/7 support team is available to enhance your stay with services like fridge stocking or in-home massages.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61270 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort!

This charming Big Bear A-frame is the cozy mountain escape you’ve been looking for. Just a three-minute drive from Bear Mountain Ski Resort, Bear’s Lair puts the skiing, outdoor activities, and natural beauty this area is known for at your fingertips.

Spread out between three rustic bedrooms and a bright common space illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room features unique touches like a telescope and wood-burning fireplace, while the spacious kitchen is easy to keep stocked with convenient grocery shopping just five minutes away. Whether you’re here for the lake, the slopes, or just some R&R, Bear’s Lair will have you and your group living a Big Bear lifestyle in no time!

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Local Attractions: Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Summit Ski Resort, Big Bear Zoo, Castle Rock, Big Bear Discovery Center, North Pole Fudge & Ice Cream Company, Dank Donuts, Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, Tropicali, Big Bear Zoo.

Head only 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles to Big Bear, CA when you need a healthy dose of fresh air, exercise, and rejuvenation. Packed with endless activities, Big Bear offers big-time adventure: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & tubing in the winter and water sports, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, & mountain biking in the warmer months. You name it, Big Bear's got it.

*Home Truths:*
- Please note, all persons (including infants, children and visitors) at the home are counted towards the total occupancy of the home. Guests cannot exceed the permitted occupancy at any time.
- This home does not have AC.
- Use of outdoor activities are prohibited from 10 pm - 7 am.
- No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time. Indoor sound cannot be loud enough to be audible at the property line.
- Guests are responsible for disposing trash at local dumpsite in accordance with City of Big Bear policy. Charges may apply if left on property
- This home does not have a washer and dryer. There is a nearby laundromat called Wash & Wear next to the Vons grocery store.
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- This home is within walking distance of the shuttle that can take you to the ski resort (10 mins).
- AvantStay plows and clears the driveway and one pathway to the front door. We provide shovels for guests to use should they wish to clear paths on any other part of the property.

Parking Details:
3 cars can park onsite.
No garage access.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / Queen bed
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed & bunk bed

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You will be asked to sign a Big Bear Good Neighbor Policy prior to your stay.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

STR permit number #VRR-2023-0778

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails 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

  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number VRR-2022-1375

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chair 7 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dank Donuts - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! located?

Located in Moonridge, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Bear Mountain Resort and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Snow Summit. United States Adaptive Recreation Center and Bear Mountain Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Bears lair

Great place great hosts would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024