The Happy Ranch offers a nice, private getaway from busy Big Bear Lake. Highly recommended for…read morefamilies with kids and/or pets or guests who want a tranquil weekend in the mountains. Corner, double lot with a fully fenced yard.

This is a cute / quaint cabin up in Lake Arrowhead. Very comfy. Super well stocked with everything…read moreyou can think of. Just bring food, drink, and clothes. Oh, and a beach towel. Appliances and TVs are all new. High speed Wi-Fi. Great deck, fireplace, and a fire ring outside. You'll have lake rights to get to the water. We went to Gate 54 at Tavern Bay. Very nice. There are also 3 new Pickleball courts at a park 15 minutes away by car. Don't bother walking to the lake or village. All downhill to get there thus all uphill back. Now the downsides. Awful driveway. Super steep and you need a running start. We got stuck and needed AAA. There are 34 stairs up from the road to the entrance. Stairs are falling apart with nails sticking up, a couple of broken treads. Then another set of stairs to get to the second floor with narrow treads. Overall, still recommended if you don't mind all the stairs and you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle for the driveway. Those two items would preclude our return.

What a great place to stay. We got to enjoy the weekend with friends in the cozy lodge. The cozy…read morelodge is perfect for entertaining with full amenities it's like your home away from home thank you Mary Ann for sharing your beautiful lodge with us!!

Love coming to this fun, clean, close to everything family house! We walked daily up to the Summit…read moreski resort. It was SO close, less than a 2min walk and we enjoyed watching the bikers come down the hill. Our little grandson had the best time on the bike track and trampoline at the ski resort. Lots of fun summer activities up there and a great bar for the adults! Cooking in was awesome as we sat in the beautiful back yard and barbecued, had cocktails and listened to the trees. Loved the big TV, comfy chairs, massage chair and PAC man:). Great extra large washer and dryer on both floors was a big plus for our family. Amazing king bed. Can't wait to return.

Do not recommend staying here. Discrepancies on condition of property with costs being passed onto…read morethe wrong party.

If you want to experience an upscale mountain lodge with stunning views and attentive hospitality,…read moreI would highly recommend Yellowstone Manor. From the panoramic lake and mountain views off any of the many decks, to the cozy fireplace and welcoming game room, this home exudes a perfect vacation vibe. And if you're lucky you might get a peek at some rare mountain wildlife. The only problem with visiting here from the city is you may never want to return home!

This has been the best cabin I have ever been to. It was really fun and cool and made our…read moreexperience unforgettable. The cabin had all the essentials and was very spacious which was convenient for the whole family. Everyone had fun, We loved it. We will certainly go back.

Amazing home. Great location centrally located to everything. Huge yard for the kids to play and…read moreplenty of space in the house. Everything is updated and perfect. The best parks and lake are walking distance to the house. It's an amazing luxury home! Highly recommend it.

Quaint and Cozy Stay in a Beautiful Setting at the Sheephorn Chalet:…read more First Impression: Stayed here over the weekend for a wedding and I couldn't be more impressed with the rental. Everything was clean and accessible. Great big cathedral windows in the front of the house that radiates in the natural light and beauty that surrounds the area. Parking was easy and can fit around 3 to 4 cars (not including street parking) and there were plenty of extra toys you can utilize during the snow season (sleds, etc were in the garage). Unfortunately, there was no snow yet, but if there was, I'm sure I would of took advantage of that. Comfortableness: Beds were plush and clean. Pillows, bed sheet and throw was available on each bed. Showers were spotless and no noticeable residue that is very common in a lot of rentals. 2 large clean towels were available for each room and there were plenty of towels for the jacuzzi. Heating worked just fine and the fireplace kept the rental warm throughout the night. The 2nd floor room had an additional heater if needed, but the furnace worked just fine. Internet was readily available and easy to connect to. All appliance were available to cook a nice meal if you wanted and all of the glassware were clean. I can really tell that the homeowner took pride in his/her rental. Conclusion: After the wedding, we soaked in the spacious Jacuzzi (Can fit up to 6 comfortably) and winded down for a bit. The ambiance was serene with a cold, brisk night and the heated spa created the perfect paradox. The surrounding area was quiet and the neighbors were very nice. When all was said and done, we turned on the Pandora that was available on the TV, turned on the fire place and just relaxed and enjoyed the night with some wine. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone and I can't wait to stay here again!

We loved our romantic getaway at Big Bear Summit Cabins: Sheephorn Chalet. Here's why:…read more * Owner replied to our Qs before/during stay * Cabin is luxurious yet cozy, and very clean! * Huge windows to see wildlife and a glimpse of ski slopes * Clean hot tub was already 95 degrees when we arrived * Gas fireplace (watch out when you light it--flames up) * Bed upstairs was sooo comfy, full bath on 2nd floor too * Full kitchen with great cookware & barware * A short drive to grocery stores and main Village * Quiet neighborhood Only negatives: no ski-in/ski-out access if that's important to you in winter season. Hoped for open space/trails next to house but didn't immediately see any. Otherwise, perfect for a family, couple, or a few friends looking for a quiet getaway. The best Big Bear cabin within our budget that felt like an authentic charming cabin but modernized with upscale amenities. Great choice!

We stayed at the Big Bear Ski Chalet for my 35th birthday and loved it! Shortest walking distance…read morewe have experienced in Big Bear in the last 4 years I have planned this trip. The place was beautiful and I highly recommend this house for any group/family. It has a huge common area and loft for everyone to relax and a superb hot tub to help out your muscles after a long day on the mountain. The Cons: - Can't get the address until you are up in the mountains. I can only guess that this is the way Gary has always done things and he isn't comfortable with updating the process. He likes for you to call him along your drive up so that he can meet you, then personally take you to the cabin. It's easy enough, but made it where I had to communicate with the rest of my group after we got up there. Good thing we all ended up get cell service (something that has been a problem before). - Beds aren't that comfortable, but better than a lot of other places we had previously rented. - Ants, make sure that you keep your food in the fridge or zip lock bags. One thing to consider is that you have to pay the deposit upon arrival. They did return the fee to me just after the 2 weeks they promised, but it could be a problem if someone doesn't have a traditional credit card. This is the first time I have had to pay it up front. Otherwise, the house was awesome and Gary was very easy to work with. They even gave us a break on the linen rental and weeknight stay!

Review for CMVR's The Getaway Property:…read more For my 30th birthday party I had hoped to go camping deep in the National Forest. However, convincing a group of my (less outdoors-oriented) friends to chip in and commit to living in a tent for three days was a hefty proposition. So I found the middle ground and decided to rent a large cabin in Big Bear on the mountain. The Getaway was spectacular! When we arrived Gary (the owner) met me to give us a tour of the property and explain all the amenities. First things first- Gary had made sure the hot-tub was serviced and in top shape the day we arrived. That means all the chemicals had been changed, the jets had been checked, and the heating elements were fully functional. I mention this first for two reasons: 1) I've been relayed multiple stories of friends renting cabins and being promised hot tubs, only to arrive to a non-functional spa; and 2) The hot tub was the hit of the party! It can accommodate 4 full-size adults at a time and is covered from direct sunlight and rain. I bring up the rain because my group had the luck to arrive on a weekend of rain and thunderstorms (good thing we weren't deep in the National Forest!). However, the rain didn't spoil our trip in the slightest. We were able to do two days of rain hikes (with ponchos) that were a nice change-up from the usual Southern California climate (you really can't complain about the rain when it only happens two weeks a year). The rain kept us cool and hydrated, and the fresh, wet air through the trees was a refreshing break from the smells cooking on asphalt back in LA. We were a group of 10 and we were never wanting for amenities during our trip. Because of the rain we decided to spend our nights inside, though we cooked each meal on the unit's propane grill. The propane tank was filled and ready-to-go when we arrived, and the grill itself had enough space to cook for all ten people at once, plus room for extras. The game room was also a big hit. There was a bumper pool table and most importantly: foosball. Now I've never been a huge foosball guy (it's an expensive game to play in bars, always trading in your dollars for quarters) but I immediately became a huge fan of the game after being able to play on our own table. We did tournaments and teams and a round-robin with seeding... It was an unexpectedly amazing addition to the cabin's amenities. I guarantee that half the men of the party were in that room 40% of our stay. As per lodging, there were three really large, really well-decorated bedrooms on the bottom floor that I delegated to couples. Every couple was very happy with their sleeping arrangements. On the top floor is a master bedroom with an adjacent 1/2 bedroom with bunk beds. I gave the top floor to the single gentlemen of the group and they were all very happy with their quarters and the proximity to the game room. All-in-all we had a wonderful time at The Getaway, weather included. We would have like to spend more time at the lake (5 minutes away by car) but because of the thunder and lightning we didn't want to risk it. However, the Vons (also 5 minutes away) was there to provide everything we needed for the weekend, from food to grill to supplies for the hike to paper towels and condiments. We spent our weekend hiking during the days, relaxing in the hot tub and game rooms in the afternoon, and grilling and playing cards in the evening. There was ample room for everyone to sit and eat together (we wished we could have put the outdoor balcony bar to more use!) and no one felt excluded from the festivities due to space. I would highly recommend a stay at the Getaway! Everyone in my group left feeling happy and fulfilled, and for the price it just can't be beat! The summer-time 3-night deal (we stayed three nights at the same cost or less than the cost of most cabins for two nights!) is out of this world. Thanks again, Gary and Karen, for sharing your home!