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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Big Bear, CA
  • Snow Summit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Big Bear Visitor Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the area

Big Bear City

A family-friendly stay in Big Bear City awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This holiday home has a games room and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Whispering Forest holiday home include Snow Summit and The Village.

What's nearby

  • Snow Summit - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • The Village - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views!

Our large, 2,700 sq ft cabin is an ideal weekend & vacation destination for families and friends looking to get together for the snow, sun or just plain fun. Along with amazing views, it can accommodate multiple families as there are 5 bedrooms w/9 beds & 3 bathrooms. These are REAL BEDS (2 Kings/5 Queens/2 Twins). Upstairs is an entertainer's dream with 2 decks, a HOT TUB and game room complete with a pool table, PINBALL MACHINE, arcade games and lots of fun things to help you enjoy your stay.

The 10,000 ft. View (actually its 7,000 ft.)

• 5-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2700 sq-ft, open floor plan, 800 sq-ft of upstairs deck space, hot tub, fire pit, BBQ.

• Two king beds, FIVE queen beds and two twin beds so we have plenty of room for guests without sleeping on sofas or sofa beds.

• Check-in at 3pm (or sometimes earlier if available) so that we always have at least 22 hours between guests to make sure the house has been cleaned, supplies restocked, games operational, propane tanks refilled, hot tub serviced and whatever else we need to do to make sure everything is ready for you.

• Checkout at 5pm so you can spend your last day at the house instead of packing up and being out by 10 or 11am.

• Beautiful mountain views including views of the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts.

• 2 miles from Big Bear Lake, 3.7 miles from Snow Summit and 12 houses away from hiking trails in the National Forest.

• Game room with pool table, basketball game, Golden Tee Golf (2022 model), pinball machine, video games, air hockey, giant jenga, board games, and outdoor games like ping pong and foosball.

• Karaoke system, music videos, and cool sound system.

• We consider our place a premium home and try to make sure you have everything you'll need. We provide things like propane, firewood, coffee, laundry detergent, towels for the spa, 90-gallon trash cans on wheels and snow removal before arrival.

• Big Bear City location (not the City of Big Bear Lake) with free trash pickup, hot tub use after 10pm is okay (please use it quietly though as we have neighbors close by), self check-in is allowed, no Good Neighbor Policy document to sign (but please be good to our neighbors), lower TOT occupancy tax, etc.

• Fully stocked kitchen with almost everything you might want to cook and serve those mountain meals.

• Plenty of off-street parking for up to 6 cars.

• Family room with leather sofas, 65" Smart TV with DirecTV, Roku and free WiFi.

• Dog friendly with fenced in backyard.

• Great location with easy access to the lake, restaurants and stores.

And if that's not enough to pique your interest and make you want to stay at our place then please read on for lots of details...

We often call it a Cabin-House because it's up in the mountains, has high wood ceilings, wood beams, a stone fireplace backdrop and is nestled in pine and juniper trees. It's also a fully functional house with all the amenities you have in your own home plus more. It can easily accommodate multiple families or groups as there are FIVE bedrooms with 9 beds and 3 bathrooms. These are REAL BEDS with 2 Kings, 5 Queens and 2 Twins beds. The bedrooms are all on the first floor and the entertainment space and kitchen are on the second floor. With its reverse floor plan and as one of our guests commented in their review, it's a nice separation of socialization and entertainment area verses a quiet area for sleep.

This house is an entertainer's dream with a game room that will ensure everyone has a good time. Some of the fun provisions include a 9 foot professional size pool table, a foosball table, air hockey and ping pong games (all separate tables), a Williams Big Deal Pinball Machine, full size Shoot-to-Win basketball arcade game with two hoops and an Golden Tee Go video golf game with 57 courses (2022 model). We have a Bally Multicade stand up arcade game with 60 classic 1980's games. The games include Pac Man, Centipede, Millipede, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Frogger and Dig Dug. The game room has Red Bull tabletop fridge for water and ice cold drinks, a music and music video jukebox, karaoke system, a wall mounted TV and more.

Most places in Big Bear have a checkout time of 10am and allow the next guests to check-in at 3pm the same day. We do the opposite, still letting you check-in at 3pm but the checkout is at 5pm. That means our weekend guests have pretty much the whole day on Sunday to relax at the house, have a nice breakfast, enjoy the mountains or even hit the slopes one last time. That also allows us to have at least 22 hours between guests to make sure the house has been disinfected and cleaned, supplies restocked, games operational, propane tanks refilled, Hot Tub serviced and whatever else we need to do to make sure everything is ready for you. Please consider that when deciding what home works best for you and what you are looking for.

Our place is an easy drive from North Shore Drive in Big Bear City (not the City of Big Bear Lake). We have off-street parking on concrete for up to 6 cars, plenty of free firewood and Big Bear City trash pickup with two 96-gallon cans plus two recycle cans (yes, there is trash pickup in some parts of Big Bear!). The open floor plan and layout is great for groups of people as the large kitchen and family room floor connect to the game room along with decks at the front and back. With 1,400 sq ft of indoor space upstairs and over 800 sq. ft. of outside decks, this makes for 2,200 sq. ft. of connected indoor and outdoor "entertainment space" on the second floor. The five bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor add another 1,300 sq. ft. so there is plenty of room.

There are five bedrooms, all downstairs and a total of 9 beds. The rooms are as follows:

Bedroom 1 - One Cal King Bed
Bedroom 2 - One Cal King Bed with a pine log frame
Bedroom 3 - Queen over Queen Loft Bed plus a twin over twin bunk-bed
Bedroom 4 - Queen over Queen Bunk-beds
Bedroom 5 - Queen four poster bed
Bedroom 6 - The game room was originally the Master Bedroom of the house so it is considered by the County Assessor-Recorder to be the sixth bedroom.

For some, the focal point of the family room is the fireplace and for others it's the 65 inch LG TV. The fireplace is actually a cast iron fireplace insert and can be set up to heat the house up or used with a screen to enjoy a crackling fire. The TV has DirecTV with an HD DVR and a Sony sound system. The smart TV can be used with YouTube or your NetFlix, Hulu Plus, Home Media Servers or other accounts. Of course we have free high speed Spectrum Internet up to 100 Mbps download. There are two brown leather couches in the family room and a large leather comfy chair with an ottoman. There is a two-seat black leather sofa with recliners.

The game room is the centerpiece of fun in the house. It's separated from the family room by a barn door, which we usually keep open. In the center of the room is a 9 foot professional size pool table that weighs over 1,000 lbs. The light above it is made from two snowboards with LED lights in between. There is a two player Shoot-to-Win Basketball arcade game that's 9 feet long, 4 feet wide and 9 feet tall. The game was built in 1994 (I bought it in 2002) and after playing over 82,000 games, the electronics went out and the manufacturer could not repair it. We decided to update it with modern Pop-A-Shot electronics. It's now a hybrid with a super heavy duty and durable frame & netting and new electronics. Our latest addition to the game room is a Williams Big Deal pinball machine. Up to 4 players can play at once, each getting 3 balls per game. It has a coin slot but like all of our arcade games it is set up for free play.

As mentioned above, we have a Golden Tee video golf game just like you see in many bars and arcades. Our Bally Multicade game has been a big hit. Each game has high scores so those of us who grew up in the 80's playing these games have an advantage and a duty to beat the high score of the youngsters. These are real arcade games with coin slots but set up for Free Play so that you will not need any quarters or money to use them.

The kitchen has dishes, glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, martini, wine and shot glasses. There are a large variety of 25+ pots and pans, frying pans, pancake griddle, cooking utensils, mixing bowls, bake ware, hot pads, can opener, corkscrew, cooking and steak knives. There is a toaster, bender, mixer, food processor, Belgian Waffle maker, 6 quart and a triple slow cooker/crock pot, a large Aroma Rice Maker, digital probe cooking thermometer, Keurig 2.0 coffee maker, K-Cup holder/dispenser that we keep full with a variety of pods, a regular coffee pot and filters. We have plenty of dishes, plates and two drawers full of tableware to accommodate large groups. A spice rack and a full spice cabinet contain both common and unique spices for your cooking needs.

Adjacent to the cooking area is a large wood kitchen table and chairs. The table has a leaf to seat up to 12 people. Ceiling fans with lights above the kitchen table and over the couch are nice for air circulation and extra light, especially during the summer.

There are three outside decks, two upstairs and one downstairs. The upstairs back deck is the largest one at 656 sq. ft. It has our Hot Springs Limelight Flash 7-person hot tub. The amazing jets, lights, controls, you name it... we really like it and I am sure you will too. The deck has a propane gas BBQ, outdoor heater, gas fire pit, a Kettler outdoor aluminum ping pong table, a foosball table and a Hampton Bay patio furniture set.

CONCLUSION: I know I wrote a book here and if you read my listing all the way to the end I'd like to thank you for that. I'm proud of what we've done with our home every time I'm there with family and friends and am quite confident you will have a great time if you decide to book it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Registration number
CESTRP-2021-01849

Property manager

Michael Donovan

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

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: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 5:00 PM

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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-01849

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views!?

The closest beach to Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views! is Swim Beach (4.8 km).

Does Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views! is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views!?

No, Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 5:00 PM.

Spacious Cabin: Fun Game Room, Large Kitchen, Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Times!
My husband and I were looking for a fun place to get away with our adult children, their spouses and our 5 grandchildren, ages 5-13. When I saw this cabin I knew it would be perfect and it was! From the 5 bedrooms with 2 having bunk beds, which the kids loved, to the fully equipped kitchen, to the living room with comfy leather couches & fireplace, to the decks with amazing views, hot tub, ping pong,table, fire table and more, to the game room with a pool table, indoor basketball game, air hockey and several gaming consoles the property was amazing!! The kids.. and adults never ran out of things to do. We played board games and cards at the large dining room table and ate delicious meals prepared by my Chef son-in-law there too. Our Bernadoodle loved running around the place and the fenced backyard was perfect for her potty needs. The owners of the property could not have been more helpful with more information about the cabin and surrounding attractions and roads than you could ever need. They supplied all the bedding, towels, kitchen ware, bathroom supplies and firewood needed. Can’t say enough wonderful things about this property. Many thanks to Michael & Karen for providing this lovely home for our family to create lifetime memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

azhar m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family mountain house
I normally don’t write reviews, but I felt compelled to comment on this beautiful mountain home. We were 14 people all family spent New Year’s in the mountains for a few days. The host was excellent in communication would typically text back fairly soon. I called him one time for an issue. He immediately picked up the phone and answered. Always took care of the issue. The property itself was described adequately in the listing. The hosted made online manuals and was very good about describing all the amenities and how to use them. Anyone who has a family and would like to spend some time in the mountains. This would be an excellent choice for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fit for our group
If you are looking for a place where the kids will be occupied and the adults can have their space this is the place. Kitchen was fully stocked. Lots of towels and sheets. Great grill on the upstairs deck. Loved the luggage racks in each room. Michael is very communicative. Lots of useful information regarding all the ins and outs of the house. Kitchen & main room are upstairs so that was a challenge bringing in groceries & coolers. The online pictures could be updated as there is wear and tear on the games and carpet and walls. Nothing too horrible. We had a great time even with the rooster crows in the early AM.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Will K.

Nice game house for a big gathering
We had a 14 people (3 kids 11 adults) reunion at Big Bear, and we really enjoyed staying at the house. First of all, Michael the owner was super detail oriented and super communicative. Over the top communication from the start to the finish. He is probably the most responsive owner I've dealt with. The house is located NOT in the Big Bear Lake area, but in Big Bear CITY area. First time staying in the city as we usually stay at the lake area since we usually stay around Summit ski resort. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it was so close to the slopes (only 8 minutes). It was a very convenient location and I like the fact that it wasn't on top of everything. As for the house, it has all the bedrooms downstairs (5) and the living space upstairs (open kitchen, dining, living room, and a separate game room). I really liked how the game room was separated, giving the kids a little separation from the adult crowd. Ample space for everyone. Never felt like it was crowded for the 14 of us. House is about 2600 SQ FT. Wish there was one more bathroom with a shower in one of the bedrooms. There is one hallway bath, a master bathroom, and a bathroom in the gameroom. It was a slight convenient for all of us to use the bathroom. We opened our master bath for others to use because the game room bathroom shower handle was broken and couldn't get any cold water. Plenty of entertainment stuff. My fav was the hot tub. House is a bit old, so the floor creaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO
This was the best VRBO at which I have stayed. It was clean, beautifully appointed and furnished, and had everything we needed for an a amazing Thanksgiving. The host is the most considerate and thoughtful host I have encountered.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Get Away
The property is spacious and perfect for a large group. The game room is such fun, providing endless entertainment and the hot tub is wonderful! The kitchen very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Our stay was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property as Advertised
Great for large groups, owner is great and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We went for a mini high school reunion and had a very fun relaxing time. It was close enough to town and gave us all a gorgeous view of the forest. The game room was amazing! The pool table and basketball was definitely a favorite. Thank you for the experience and we hope to go back up to big bear another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022