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Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails


★★ Oak Tree Retreat: Prime Walkable Location & Gorgeously Updated! Sleeps 6 ★★

Discover the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation at Oak Tree Retreat, a charming Big Bear cabin that invites you to experience the best of mountain living. Named after the majestic 120-year-old oak tree in the fully fenced backyard, this recently updated retreat is an easy walk to the Village and the many restaurants on Big Bear Blvd, plus offers easy access to all the amazing outdoor activities the mountain has to offer.

☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

✓ Only ½ Mile to Big Bear Village & Under 1 Mile to Meadow Park, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts & Playground
✓ Cozy Open Floor Plan w/ Living Room, Kitchen & Dining
✓ Recently Updated Interiors/ Decor
✓ Fully Fenced Back Yard
✓ Large 30’ Redwood Deck, Outdoor Dining Table, Propane + Charcoal BBQ & HOT TUB!
✓ Fully Stocked Kitchen w/ Gas Oven/Range, Microwave, Air Fryer/Toaster Oven & Coffee Maker + Keurig, Blender, Crock Pot plus Breakfast Bar w/ 2 Barstools
✓ Wood Burning Fireplace w/ Cozy Couch & Comfortable Seating + Smart Flat Screen TV
✓ Flat Driveway, Well Lit, Easy Access w/ Covered Front Porch/Entry
✓ High Speed Internet/WiFi + Streaming Services
✓ Linens & Towels Provided
✓ DOG FRIENDLY!

☆☆ Nostalgic Mountain Living ☆☆

While at Oak Tree Retreat, we hope that you enjoy not only what Big Bear's natural beauty has to offer, but also feel comfortable and relaxed in our recently updated home. The cabin offers rich, open beam ceilings with a nostalgic mountain feel and the furnishings are luxurious yet cozy. The well-lit bathroom, recently taken down to the studs, is a modern yet rustic themed showstopper. Snuggle up by the cozy wood-burning fireplace after a long day of mountain adventures while you watch your favorite movies on the smart-flat screen TV, or challenge your group to board games & cards to liven up your evenings.

✓ Rich Open-Beamed Ceilings, Cozy Open Floor Plan & Modern/Rustic Decor
✓ Cozy and Luxurious Couch & Comfy Seating
✓ Wood-Burning Fireplace
✓ Smart Flat-Screen TV w/ Streaming Services

☆☆ Kitchen & Dining Delight ☆☆

The open kitchen has modern amenities, a bar top that seats 2, and a 6-seater dining area that converts to a great place to play board games or cards once the plates are cleared! To enhance your comfort, we recently updated the cabin adding touches that make your stay convenient and enjoyable, such as offering both a Keurig plus the traditional coffee maker (in case you like to bring your brands and flavors), a large microwave, convection (air fryer)/toaster oven, Ninja blender, toaster and crock pot.

✓ Fully Stocked Kitchen w/ Gas Oven/Range, Microwave, Air Fryer/Toaster Oven, Ninja Blender, Coffee Maker + Keurig, Crock Pot
✓ Dining Table w/ Seating for 6 + Breakfast Bar w/ 2 Barstools

☆☆ Bedroom Retreats + Full Bathroom ☆☆

Indulge in the restful tranquility of each bedroom in Oak Tree Retreat. Both bedrooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in the mountains. This cozy and inviting atmosphere is everything you need to recharge after a long day of outdoor activities and exploring. Also enjoy the convenience and beauty of the completely remodeled full bathroom located next to each bedroom. This bright and well-lit bathroom offers a glass enclosed shower/tub combo, single sink vanity, USB outlets and side medicine cabinet mirror, perfect for getting freshened up for a night out in Big Bear.

✓ Bedroom 1: King Size Bed, Wood + Beam Accent Ceilings w/ Ceiling Fan. Dresser, Mirrors & Closet
✓ Bedroom 2: Queen Size Bed, Wood + Beam Accent Ceilings w/ Ceiling Fan, Dresser, Mirror & Closet
✓ Full Bathroom, located in the Hallway, w/ Shower/Tub combo & Single Sink Vanity

☆☆ Outdoor Oasis ☆☆

Our guests rave about our 30' large redwood deck. Crank up the BBQs (gas and charcoal) and dine on the patio table/umbrella for 6. Enjoy your beverage of choice as you watch the squirrels and birds play in the trees or take in the stars as you relax your muscles after a day of skiing or hiking in the large outdoor spa with mood lighting.

✓ Fully Fenced Backyard w/ Expansive Deck Area for Outdoor Enjoyment
✓ HOT TUB
✓ Propane + Charcoal BBQs
✓ Outdoor Dining Table & Seating, and Lounge Chairs

★★ Oak Tree Retreat is ideally situated just ½ mile away from the Village with all its charm, restaurants, bars, movies and shopping, and just off Big Bear Blvd. One end of our street ends right at the Lake/ Children's Beach, and the upper end leads to trails perfect for hikes or mountain biking. Short drive to Snow Summit, Moonridge, grocery stores, restaurants and other conveniences. Or stock up on groceries, then leave the car parked, as you can walk to so many places...So easy to do so from our home! ★★

A NOTE ABOUT PETS:
This home allows a maximum of 2 dogs per reservation.

We are generally pet-friendly, and offer a fenced yard, but please read our policies/ restrictions.

We appreciate you caring for our home as much as we do, especially as we have updated the furnishings. We are one of the few properties that will consider allowing your pet, because we know what it's like to leave our dog at home, but we ask that you are very careful and responsible so that we may continue to offer this benefit to others. (We're sure you understand.)

We truly hope you enjoy your stay at Oak Tree Retreat, and if you are a repeat guest, we are excited for you to see what improvements we've made!

Property manager

Mary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Property Registration Number 2021-1033

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oak Tree Retreat-walk Village Lake House Big Bear Lake
Oak Tree Retreat-walk Village Lake House
Oak Tree Retreat-walk Village Lake Big Bear Lake
Oak Tree Retreat-walk Village Lake
Oak Tree Retreatwalk ge Big B
Oak Tree Retreat walk to Village Lake
Oak Tree Retreat walk to Village Lake
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Oak Tree Retreat - Walk to Village and Lake Big Bear Lake

About the area

Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • The Village - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Snow Summit - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Manor Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Meadow Park and The Village. Snow Summit is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Cozy Big Bear Cabin in Prime Walkable Location to Village, Lake and Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 176 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Excellent!
Property was perfect for our needs! The hot tub was really clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty o.

Nice stay
Cozy and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Great location. Cozy and hot tub was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael L.

We enjoyed our stay
We will be coming back. The location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Weekend getaway
This cabin was exactly as described. The place was cozy and warm after snowing all day. The village was a quick walk. The bed was comfortable and all areas of the house were clean. The backyard was a huge bonus. I brought my dog and he was able to play in the snow to his hearts content. For a weekend getaway it was the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie H.

Great cabin Great location Clean well equipped just needed pot holders and 10 or 12 inch frying pan.
Very thing was Great 👍🏻 would rent again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy Q.

Big bear
Awesome experience! Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrice S.

Family ski trip
This was an excellent family rental! It was touch and go with the changing weather and reload closures… the property manager and owner were excellent! They kept us updated on the roads and helped us find a way up! The cabin was cozy and very close to snow summit summit. Great family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable and fine
Our family had a great time playing in the snow and enjoying the hot tub. The property could use some updates and cleaning but it was affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna H.

Perfect getaway for our small family
We had a fabulous experience at this lovely cabin. Perfect size for the 4 of us. My son turned 9 and all he wanted was a cabin vacation. The host was very easy to communicate with and check in was easy. The location was the highlight as it was easy to go to the lake or the little village shops. It was a fun experience for our first time in Big Bear and first time VRBO user.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anat B.

Cozy Cabin
We enjoyed this family get away. It’s a small cozy cabin that fit two adults and two children well. The house was clean and has a nice back yard and front porch. Only thing that was bothersome is that upon entry to the living room, there was an animal urine odor. Most likely from pets being able to say at the property. I would have the management shampoo the rug or replace it. Other than that, really a nice cozy place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

samantha s.

Cozy Cabin great location
The host was very friendly and easy to contact. Home is in a great location and has a fabulous back deck and spa. The home is a bit older and the carpet could use some updating. There are a few spots where the nails are coming up through the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Lorinda L.

Nice cabin
Our family of 4 and two dogs enjoyed our stay at this cabin. There was sledding in close proximity and the house itself had a big yard to enjoy. Two upgrades I suggest for Pete that would greatly improve the property would be new carpet (the existing is really OLD and feels dirty) and to change out the spa water and clean the spa free of mold on the headrests. Overall, our trip was very relaxing and it’s a great location. We would stay here again. Thank you Pete for your good communication beforehand as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Sawako G.

Liked: Check-in
Great location and view
This place was a great for dogs, warm patio and fenced backyard. The shower was little bit old, not enough water so hard to take a shower. The hot bath wasn't worked. We tried for 2 nights but never warmed up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sasha S.

All it needs is a washer and dryer
It had almost everything we could need. We had to go to a laundromat to clean items. Would have been nice to have it on site. Also, I would have liked to have a vacuum so we could clean the floors before we left. I understand there is cleaning done after our stay but I don't like to leave a mess when renting a place but there were no cleaning supplies available. It did have a great spa though which is a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Jacob Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location but place could have been cleaner. Property manager. Bring your own pillows.
The place was in a good location near the Village and there was good communication with the Owner. The communication between the property manager and owner was sub par and the sheets/pillows and couch had dog hair. Asked for new sheets. Property manager called me and advised that cleaning services would bring sheets and install them on the bed. Apparently Maintenance came instead and they would not install them on the bed. They failed to bring the correct size sheets. Had to message owner since property manager office was closed. They stated there was miscommunication and that’s why the incorrect size sheets were delivered and said cleaning service would bring the new sheets. Maintenance brought the correct sized sheets instead of cleaning services again, but would not install on the bed. Maintenance did take the dirty sheets. Eyes were itchy during the trip. I would recommend bringing your own pillows. Kitchen table had ash on it upon arrival. I recommend owner hiring a better cleaning service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Christian B.

Quaint little Cabin
Absolutely loved our stay this week at the cabin, originally it was supposed to be 5 or 6 of us... i turned out to only be 2 of us which was PERFECT for the space. The house is 2 stories according to the pictures, but only the top is what the guests get to use. The California king is perfect but the twins are a little small for an average adult. I moved the beds together, but it looks like it had t been cleaned under the bed in a while. I found a book and some toys. The check in process wasn’t as easy as it should have been... because i booked through VRBO, my name wasn’t in the system and they had to go around and find my reservation, then i was told i would get a text with the check in code and never received anything. Luckily Mary was very communicative and such a great hostess and was always only a call or text away. There are some small adjustments i would recommend, the internet is VERY SLOW, you could not be on more than 1 device at a time which was very hard for us because we work from our computers and needed the internet... we made it work, but i would recommend either upgrading the internet or letting the guests know that they need to bring a hotspot. The front door had a glass panel missing and i called Mary right away she had it fixed in a coupes hours. The fire place was P. E. R. F. E. C. T. !!! We will definitely be renting from The Reggie family again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Masha K.

Disappointed
My husband, myself, and our two dogs rented the place for a weekend. The place was fine. It has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a fenced-in backyard. The place was a little dirty when we got there; there were raisins on the floor (which my dogs found) and there was a beer bottle in the backyard, along with what appeared to be chunks of bacon. That was a bit annoying, but we honestly didn’t think much of it during our stay. We left on Sunday afternoon, after cleaning the place as requested, including doing the dishes and throwing out the trash. When we left on Sunday, I would have given this place a decent review. It wasn’t spectacular, but we didn’t pay a lot and it more or less met our expectations. But I’m not giving this place a decent review because of our post-rental interaction with the owner of the property. We received an email from him saying that we owed him $50 because he had not realized that our dogs would shed. He also said that we ruined his towels. We emailed him back and pointed out to him that we told him we were bringing dogs. And he hadn’t required a non-refundable pet deposit like some places. It is completely unfair to tell us up front that there would be no extra cost for our dogs and then charge us for their shedding. Nearly all dogs shed. If that was a concern of his, he could have asked us about our dogs. We would have gladly told him that our dogs (like most dogs) shed. With respect to the towels, we pointed out that there were two towels that were dirty because it had rained all weekend and we had used the towels to wipe our dogs’ feet. We wanted to make sure they didn’t track in any mud. And regardless of whether the towels had mud on them, they had to be washed in any event. Basically, we felt like he was trying to charge us extra for things that should have been included in the original price. Setting aside the merits of his complaints, what really frustrated me was his tone with me when I called him to discuss his email. Instead of speaking to me like an adult and giving me a chance to explain, he barked at me and constantly spoke over me. A kind way to describe his demeanor is ‘impolite’; a better description would be vulgar and rude. I wouldn’t do business with him again and suggest you don’t either. You never know what fees he might find after the fact that you owe.

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey M.

Great little place walking distance from the village
In short, we enjoyed our stay over the summer. We made the property our own. The property felt neglected overall, but we enjoyed it with our own personal touches. Utensils, cooking equipment, etc is lacking, so bring your own. There is no laundry either, which wasn’t that big of of a deal as we traveled back to our home at least once a week. Would we rent it again? That would depend on price.
Stayed 64 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela g.

Great cozy cabin
All was as listed! Kids loved sledding down the back hill in the fresh snow. Great location, easy family place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Nice but could use some extras
At the end of the day we enjoyed our annual family big bear trip but the cabin could use a little extras... the location was great! The backyard was enclosed and safe for snow play for the littles as well as a big patio to grill on and hang with the family. The spa was excellent and just what we needed at the end of the day. Sheets were clean and beds were comfortable. The tv was easy to navigate and had Netflix which was great... however the cabin smelt like someone had a bonfire inside when we entered so we had to air it out for a couple hours. The key only locked the screen door so it felt a little unsafe when we slept at night. There was only one dish towel to dry the hand washed dishes all weekend. They wanted us to clean the patio and any evidence of a BBQ yet there was no broom provided to do so. It also would have been nice to have some snow play saucers on site for the kids. When all is said and done we enjoyed our stay and would rent again. Thank you Mary!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Loved the Oak Tree Resort!
Cute, clean and convenient location. Cozy fireplace, loved the privacy of the jacuzzi, well appointed kitchen - perfect for our getaway! We’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Rose G.

Snow fun
Cozy yet spacious for 4 I was thrilled there was Christmas decorations to enjoy and a great fireplace My granddaughter had a great time in the snow The management company was easy to deal with when the heater died was fixed in a couple of hours
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly B., Santa Barbara, CA

Quick Getaway
Excellent location, perfect for a getaway with kids and pets. Great fenced in yard and deck. Kids loved the hot tub and fireplace. All the amenities you need for a weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021