We stayed at Edgewood Mansion for my 40th birthday during New Years Eve. My husband planned the…read moretrip to include my closest girlfriends and their families. From the beginning to the end we had the best experience. The mansion has so much history, is perfect to accommodate multiple families with en suites, huge kitchen, many places to relax, and plenty to do. We had kids from ages 4 to 10. We thought we would run out of things for them to do. Not at all. The mansion is so huge, they had plenty of room to stretch out, the hills on the property provided for fun sledding and snowman building. The adults were either at the sauna, jacuzzi, kitchen, outside in the snow walking the 2 acres of property or just relaxing in one of the many comfy nooks. I highly recommend Edgewood Mansion for any type of event whether it's a birthday trip, family reunion, corporate retreat or any other purpose where you want to feel like you're at home, or provided for like a Queen. The location which is located higher up in the mountains is away from the traffic. The accommodations are immaculate and the concierge services provided by Chantal who was available to us 24/7 before we got there and during, was spot on. We catered instead of cooking which was so much easier on everyone so we could enjoy each other's company versus cooking. Chantal gave us choices and she had Mexican food delivered one night, Italian catered another and on New Years Eve we had a personal chef, Mike who is a master chef create the most delicious surf and turf dinner. We had piles of Alaskan king crab legs and the freshest, tastiest filet. Everything was provided. This was an amazing trip because of where we stayed, the owner Laura who was so accommodating and Chantal who was so helpful. Our friends have not stopped thanking us for coordinating this trip. We all got to spend time together with the kids together and not feeling overwhelmed because everything was at our fingertips. Thank you to Laura, Chantal, Irvin and the maintenance crew, Sherri our housekeeper and the magical Edgewood Mansion.

An absolutely fantastic experience for a vacation. Then property, the house, the eclectic,…read moretimeless, sometimes bizarre, sometimes awe inspiring and generally non-stop entertainment made this rental one of the best. Laura, the owner, does a fantastic job of welcoming you, walking you through the sometimes labyrinthine maze of rooms, and welcoming you to a piece of history. As we travelled during Covid19, the property felt safe, clean and secure and we had no concerns about our health or safety. Highly recommend for people hosting special gatherings, parties, family vacations or special events. Definitely worth it.

Friendly, very supportive, community minded, Love the social…read moreactivities Many are open to the public. The faculties are well kept. Improvements being made on a monthly bases.

Okay, if there were 6-stars available...I'd give it to them! Let's start with Dave the bartender…read more(the handsome dude). This guy gives OVER THE TOP exceptional service. He has years of experience tending bar and takes pride in his bar tending skills. He is also very knowledgeable about the community of Big Bear and is always available to assist you with any questions. The food menu is outstanding and I highly recommend it. As an Elks Lodge member in Huntington Beach (#1959), my wife Lori and I always make it a point to drop into this beautiful lodge when we come to town! Tell him Matt and Lori sent you!

We just booked the Gold Mountain Manor for our wedding and are so excited! Can't review that yet -…read morebut as for a hotel / weekend trip, this place is perfect. The owners are so kind, and Toni, their manager / housekeeper is lovely! The breakfast was AMAZING. Looking forward to coming back!

Just had my first ever kid-free weekend here with my girlfriends, and it was absolutely incredible!…read moreSo peaceful, relaxing, and just what we needed. It's not my first time staying here and definitely won't be my last already planning the next trip. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

New owners, just opened, working through minor issues, short walk to the Village…read more I did not see a front desk. Owner greeted me and walked me to my room past two friendly dogs! They bought the property in February and opened recently. Still setting up some landscaping. I have reviewed this stay as a soft-open. Loved my room on the second floor of a standalone four-room cabin. Small, well designed, and well fitted. Every appliance is easy to use. There is a Roku remote control. I am the first person ever to stay in this room! Fun squirrels everywhere. It is built on a hillside with good steps and ramps. The entrance from the road had a steep slope that could be challenging in icy conditions. The owners are working on these issues: 1. The guest portal uses a web portal that did not always work well for me. Could not check in online from my iPhone; my VPN blocked it. I had to use a desktop browser. The portal then gave me the password for the keypad on my door but did not send me my room number. 2. There was not enough bandwidth to stream the Roku free movie that I tried to watch on the TV. 3. Unclear if the historic Mansion (from 1920) was open to guests. It was not clear to me where some attractions were, but the owners will provide signage.

So charming and relaxing. Loved our stay here. Very nice grounds. Newly remodeled, private cottage…read moresurrounded by beautiful nature. Definitely a spot to come back to. Thank you to the owner for such a warm welcome. Will be back!!

I not only was able to get married here but my family came back the next year for Memorial weekend…read moreand it could not have been better! The scenery is out of this world, the owners and staff are so friendly and accommodating, the grounds are immaculate, and everywhere is so comfortable/clean. It is the best of both worlds for people who like the beauty and quiet of natural settings but don't like the hassle of being out in the sticks. It is a quick drive into town for shopping or activities if you come up for vacation. Plenty of air bnbs in the area as well for overflow guests. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat!

We could not have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding weekend than Shay Meadows…read moreRanch. From the moment we booked, Frankie (the owner) was an absolute dream to work with. She was incredibly accommodating, thoughtful, and always willing to help with anything we needed. Her responsiveness and genuine care made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free, and it truly felt like she wanted our weekend to be as special as we did. The property itself is stunning and offered everything we could have hoped for and more. Our family and guests who stayed on-site loved the peaceful setting, beautiful scenery, and the many cozy gathering spots throughout the ranch. We hosted both our welcome party and wedding here, and each space brought its own charm and plenty of seating, and gorgeous nature views. If you're looking for a venue that feels warm, personal, full of character, and great staff who truly care, look no further. Shay Meadows Ranch will always hold such a special place in our hearts!

This was the perfect time to visit here. Before summer starts when it gets really busy…read more It was quiet so sleep was fabulous. Very comfortable room that was super affordable, clean, immediate hot water with great water flow. They hadn't switched the heat to air so had to keep the sliding glass door open at night but it was still cool out so was a good nights sleep. Hot tub/pool outdoor. Coffee/ hot water available 24 hours. Only had lunch at restaurant once but it was delicious. There was a nice game room next to the restaurant with books to read and fun family games. Hotel is at the end of the town so was quiet with lots of parking and easy to walk to shops. Very reasonably priced with 24 hour staff. Wonderful place to stay to visit Big Bear.

As we arrived with our granddaughter in tow, you entered the lobby to the scent of old cigarettes…read more As we checked in, we were told that the entire building had no air conditioning and the temperatures our room topped 82 degrees. They sent up a fan and said that, " if we kept the window open it wouldn't be too bad." The fan ran all night (loud) and the temperature dropped to 78 degrees. If we had been informed prior to driving a few hours, we would have made other arrangements. We were told as we booked that breakfast was included. It wasn't. The only positive was that the staff was friendly and tried to help in a difficult situation. We won't stay here again.

Tom showed up to help me but all I wanted to do was help him ;) I loved his daisy dukesread more

Big Bear is a great place to visit regardless what time of year. It's also above and beyond dog…read morefriendly! This place manages rentals. Incredibly organized, great system for checking in, quick to respond to questions and a delight to speak to when calling. They ensure the properties are well maintained and that your experience will be awesome. Don't hesitate; visit soon!!!

Stayed here for a long weekend. Check-in was at 3 PM, our room wasn't ready yet though. The queen…read moreat the front desk gave us free drink tickets while we waited. Sit outside with amazing Mountain View and drink free wine? Absolutely! Our hotel fridge broke at one point, I texted the Front Desk and they replaced it within 10 minutes. The customer service is outstanding! The hotel itself is clean, beautiful views with great amenities. Walkable to any place in town. Great location! Shout out to Kendall at the restaurant and bar who was also so helpful and provided great service!!

The staff are very nice but the pool is dingy and the rooms feel like a motel 6. If you pay the…read moreexorbitant fee for a cabin, expect to be across an extremely busy street from the actual hotel with no crosswalk, unless you wanna walk two blocks to the nearest light. Our cabin and our friends cabin we're both up against the cabin housekeeping must do laundry and the front porch had bags of garbage stacked on the front porch up into the ceiling so we felt like we were living in a garbage dump. There were no towels by the pool despite requesting twice. This didn't just happen one day this happened all three days that we were there. The cushions on the pool seats were disgusting and they felt too dirty to sit on. Housekeeping was sparse and as of this writing at 4:30, I had to request, they still make up the room. Tonight they're hosting a holiday event and as hotel guests, we will not have access to the restaurant or facilities unless we pay an additional $280. This is an overpriced motel six with very kind staff.

My fiance and I rented out Camp Nawakwa for our wedding in late August 2019. We knew we wanted a…read moresummer camp wedding and after touring several camps in the LA area, we choose Nawakwa. We had a small wedding (about 75 guests) with a lot of young kids and babies. I could not be happier with Nawakwa as a wedding venue. The entire camp is gorgeous, as are the surrounding woods and mountains, and the ceremony site in particular was breathtaking - the photographer couldn't get enough pictures of everything. Even more important, the entire staff was tremendously kind, helpful, and friendly, from the manager Patrick ("Puzzle") to everyone who prepared our meals, ran the programs, and generally kept the camp running. Our guests couldn't say enough good things about the entire weekend. We live two hours away in Los Angeles so we weren't able to make frequent trips to Nawakwa before the wedding to see to things in person, but Patrick was extremely accommodating and communicative over phone and email so we were able to have everything in place even though we were planning at a distance. I absolutely recommend Nawakwa to anyone looking for a beautiful, rustic wedding venue that's also very family-friendly. (I'll add photos once they come back from the photographer.)

This is the best Camp my kids ever been to!! They absolutely loved it, staff was happy and…read moreenergetic with kids Leaving electronics and all the commotion of the Valley behind this camp is a secluded Natural Amazing place. I was apprehensive to leave my kids for the first time on a away camp but the camp staff assured me my kids would have fun and boy they did... fishing, fire camps, archery, rock climbing, lake kayaking, hiking, swimming and just being around nature took my kids breath away my son literally told me "I never felt so peaceful like this week before" Definitely will be signing them up next year, thank you Sandra and all the staff for providing such a fun place for kids to be kids again, definitely a 10.

Amazing experience....the room had so much character!! We especially loved the warm pool after the…read morechilli lake dip.

Stayed in this cozy spot for 5 days. Not the biggest place but they upgraded our room for a great…read morerate and we loved our stay. Perfect for my wife, daughter, dog and I. We would definitely come back. The employee working JAMES was a super cool dude.