Bear Haven Cabin is a modern home with all the amenities of a full time home. Well insulated, w/central heat to keep you and your family warm on a chilly winters nights. Bear Haven is a lovingly decorated second home that can easily host two small families or just one in comfort and mountain style. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood Yet we are still close to Bear Mountain resort, the zoo, golfing, shopping, dining and the lake, all are just minutes away.
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We are a pet-free home due to severe family allergies. We do not allow any pets of any kind (service and/or emotional support pets included) into our home. Occupancy is limited to 6 adults maximum and 2 or more children ages 17 and under up to 8 people total (including infants).
Bear Haven Cabin is a peaceful high elevation escape located in Upper Moonridge, only minutes from Bear Mountain resort in Big Bear Lake, California.
Enjoy solitude and tree house like views out over the fir and oak treetops of gorgeous Bear Valley. Private without being remote, enjoy Bear Mountain skiing, golf, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, fishing and much more! Only a short 10 minute drive from Big Bear's Alpine Animal Zoo, shopping, dining and nightlife.
Great room sits on the upper floor with views out all the windows:
3 comfortable couches
Pub table custom made by Mark (owner)
65" 4k UHD TV with apps like Netflix, HBO/Max, ESPN+, Youtube TV, Amazon Prime and others
Classic 1980s arcade game table
Wood burning fireplace
Quilts hand made by Suzie (owner)
Old photos and artwork by local artists.
Kitchen has granite counters and is well stocked with most everything you need to make a great meal (this is our second home).
Crock pot
Blender
Waffle iron
Electric hand mixer
Keurig, Mr. Coffee drip, french press
Full compliment of pots and pans, utensils, spices, condiments, and many other items.
Kitchen has a breakfast bar that seats three.
Dining area has large table that can seat six comfortably, with great views out our large windows.
Kitchen deck has a cocktail table and large stainless steel BBQ, Upper front deck has plenty of chairs and a picnic table for the summer months.
Upstairs bedroom has a king while the downstairs bedrooms have queen mattresses and we have one real log bunk bed for the kids.
The house is warmed by central heat and is extremely well insulated. Bear Haven has TWO water heaters; one for each floor so there should always be plenty of hot water!
Bear Haven sits on a large flat lot with lots of room for the kids to play, there are open areas behind us and half a block away are trails that lead into a 700 acre preserve.
We have seen bears, deer, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, and so many different birds around the cabin. Bring some seed and fill up the feeder on the back deck, then sit back and wait to see all the critters that come! Our daughter has even had the Nuthatches eat seeds right out of her hand
Bear Haven is our second home and we have made it a comfortable, warm, and inviting place for all of our family to gather.
Personal touches like hand made furniture, hand made quilt wall hangings, paintings by local artists, taxidermy, old photos showing Big Bear history decorate the cabin. Cleanliness is highly important to us so Bear Haven is professionally cleaned after each guest, so whether it is your family or our ours that is the next to arrive it is ready, clean and sparkling!
Our family has made many special memories at Bear Haven and we hope your family will too!
You are renting the entire house (Garage is not available year round for guest use Please inquire before booking should you desire access to the garage) and property. Guests will meet with our property manager at check in. Guest will be asked to verify ID. Only the responsible guest on the rental agreement is allowed to check in.
We have a Property Manager available
For our guests who love to hike, we are half a block away from a 700 acre preserve with hiking trails, know as the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust. We are close to skiing, snowboarding, golfing, the zoo, shopping, dining, boating, and the lake.
We have a private driveway that will fit two vehicles.
We do not allow check in on holidays Dec 24/25 and Dec 31/Jan 1
Guest requirements: We limit our guest's list to only members of 1 or 2, vertical, family/household. Grandparents/parents/children are acceptable, however, groups with members outside of this arrangement should contact us before booking.
Bear Haven Cabin is located in the mountains and is close to a national forest. Be aware that forest animals are frequently seen in the neighborhood. Guest should always use caution and common sense when outdoors.
