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Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
The price is AU$1,125
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna

This modern mountain getaway is perfect for the entire family. Located in Boulder Bay, nearby the lake, park, and marinas. Just a short drive to hot spots like the Village, both ski resorts, the zoo, and National Forest hiking trails. Experience entertainment year-round at this bright and fresh vacation home.

LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1700+ sq ft home with living room, dining table, bar seating, a smart TV, a beautiful wood burning stove fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Downstairs master bedroom has a king bed, electric fireplace and bathroom. Upstairs second bedroom has a queen bed and electric fireplace. Loft has three twin beds. Game room has a twin/twin bunk bed. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, stove/oven, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, spices, and more.

AMENITIES - Game room with air hockey table, darts, board games and card games. Smart TV with Roku, streaming apps along with fast WiFi. Relax near the cozy wood burning stove fireplace. Laundry area with stackable washer/dryer.

OUTDOORS - Hot tub, patio furniture, gas barbecue, and sauna. Enjoy the spacious backyard surrounded by nature!

PARKING - 1 car driveway, 2 in front of back garage, EV charger available.

Other things to note:
Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 9 people (8 adults max). Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - overoccupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction.
Pet fee $30 per pet per night (dogs only)
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am (10 am from Dec. 20-Jan 5)

Lake - close walk
Village - 2.6 miles
Bear Mountain - 6.1 miles
Snow Summit - 4.3 miles
Oktoberfest - 6.1 miles

Property manager

Big Bear Cool Cabins

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Gas grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number VRR-2024-0992

Property is also known as

476865

About the area

Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Village - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna?

As of 28 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna on 11 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,125.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna located?

Located in Boulder Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Metcalf Bay, Pleasure Point Marina and Big Bear Lake. Boulder Bay Park and Castle Rock Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Boulder Bay Bungalow - Updated mountain retreat with hot tub, game table, and sauna Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marcia I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not coming back
We decided to spend the weekend in this cabin, due to its location near the lake, the games room, hot tub and grill, but it was a big disappointment, the propane tank for the grill was empty, we had to go get a refill, the lights in the hut tub do not work, the table game has a broken disk and the other game is not even in service, although the kitchen and bathroom have been renovated, the sheets in the bedrooms smell bad, the house is very dirty, and the lights in the stairs turn on and off for no reason, the front and back gate don't close properly,we are glad we only stayed one night and will definitely not be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Big Bear Cabin
The cabin was cute, well accommodated, and in an excellent location. Property managers were responsive and helpful during a little bit of struggle during the check-in process (don't use a digital credit card for this cabin, make sure to use one you have in plastic). It was a short walk to Boulder Bay park and a couple Marinas. Overall, we had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great location, quiet neighborhood, close to the lake, not far from the village and shopping. It was a decent sized space, and had enough beds to accommodate our group. The house itself unfortunately was filthy. The floors weren't cleaned, the walls and baseboards were covered in dirt, the countertops weren't wiped down. I'm not sure why they charge a cleaning fee if the place isn't cleaned. The doors and windows don't open/shut well. The arcade game in the advertised game room, didn't work - which was a disappointment as the gameroom is one of the big selling points. Parking is weird and wasn't explained at all, and we ended up getting a call from the rental company to move our cars - which was an inconvenice. There's parking on the back of the property, but you only have access to the code on the front door, so if you leave and come back, you literally have to walk around the block to get to the front door and get in, or hop a fence on the property. Not exactly convenient with kids or at night. For our next trip, we will definitely look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tanya L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cozy bungalow
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the jacuzzi was an extra treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quick getaway
We had a blast. Game room was a hit with the kids. Nice yard space for snow play. Hot tub was enjoyable as well, despite it being a little worse for wear. Nicely updated kitchen, we didn’t leave for food, just cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great family home. Lots of fun and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Monique A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Horrible management
The check in was the worst experience ever there was an issue and they were unable to assist with us they couldn't contact a manager and we lost a few hours trying to fix an issue check in supper late we already had drove from far with our children worst thing ever the cabin was beautiful and we made the best of it .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boulder Bay
Was great holiday weekends and cabin was perfect and cozy. Only issues were we could not get the Barbecue to work and we could not get the spa to heat up. Both were amenities we were looking for
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

Great cabin!
Fun place to stay. Close to the lake/boat rentals. The game room is awesome, we had a lot of fun both on the lake and off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francesco B., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Great house, better than the photos. Good for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great places for family
As a family of 4, we had a great time at this house. Adorable neighborhood, close to the lake, set up nicely for cooking, and a gorgeous bathroom and many bedrooms. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
The home was really great and appeared as pictured. The property was easily accessible and had plenty of parking in front and back. I have 4 kids, ages 5-12, and they loved the game room and the loft. We could have easily fit another small family. Game/bunk room is connected to the king bed room downstairs. Upstairs loft had 4 twins and adjoining queen bedroom. The home is really well laid out to maximize the space, and having a second bathroom (half bath) made things a lot easier. It seems like there was a recent renovation, so the house is very nice, but not so fancy that I had to be nervous about the kids breaking anything. Spa, BBQ, and everything else we need worked great. Kitchen is well stocked, and we cooked most of our own meals. Back court yard is great for bird watching. Neighbors were very friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised!
The house was better than the pic! Very cozy and decorated very nice inside and out. Kids loved sauna and the second floor was their own. For such a small space we felt very cozy and happy. FYI sun comes in hot so make sure you put up the shades before afternoon hours ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great local neighborhood
Kids loved the air hockey and we all enjoyed jacuzzi. Plenty of beds with soft blankets. Close to the lake and village.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick N., Carlsbad,CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A well thought out rental property
This property is well laid out for our family of five but would also suit two families with 2/3 kids each, with two nice double bedrooms, each with a separate room outside with 2 or 3 beds for the kiddoes. This is not a huge place, it’s a good sized cabin though, the garden is good and secure if the pup comes along. The kitchen is lovely, all new appliances and well stocked with everything a chef needs, and enough glasses & silverware for everyone: not the under equipped ‘economy’ offering you so often see in rentals.. it’s really good stuff. Games room with air hockey and a video console was well received and used by our family , as was the lovely 8 person hot tub. The only area that was disappointing was the sauna… fundamentally unusable, full of spiders webs , dirty and looked like an old shed that would terrify any kids .. the “kuivas” (or sauna heater) was electric and working but had no sauna stones, just exposed electric elements ..the stones are required to hold the heat when you douse the kuivas, but I suspect the owners didn’t know how a sauna works or that they are needed for heat retention. As a result the sauna didn’t reach temperature in 1 hr, so we didn’t bother to clean it, or use it. We’d have mentioned this to the house management company who were super responsive, but we were only on a three night stop over Christmas so it wasn’t really worth the bother. It has the capability to be a lovely little sauna with a few hours work and a little maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021