Modern & Cozy Big Bear Cabin Nestled in the Woods
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
This is a modern yet true-to-form cabin tucked into a quiet neighborhood in Sugarloaf, near Big Bear, California, backing onto a wildlife reserve. It sleeps six comfortably and is currently operated with extremely limited availability since it also serves as the owner's main residence. The look blends updated interiors with classic cabin character, including a wood-burning stove and mountain views.
Rooms & Layout
The cabin features a spacious main-floor living area with a wood-burning stove, comfortable seating, and flatscreen TVs with free streaming (Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and more). A full bathroom with towels and soap is located on the main floor, while both bedrooms are upstairs. Games for adults and children are available throughout the house.
Kitchen & Outdoor Living
The kitchen comes fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, seasonings, coffee, and other essentials, plus a microwave and oven stove for easy self-catering. Outside, a private back porch offers outdoor furniture, hanging lights, and a propane BBQ grill, while large decks provide additional space to relax and take in the mountain scenery.
Amenities & Recreation
In-cabin comforts include air conditioning, heating, a fireplace, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a washer, and an ironing board, making it well suited to extended stays. The property is kid-friendly and pet-friendly (subject to a strict pet policy and fee), and it's a short 10-15 minute drive to Bear Mountain and Snow Summit ski resorts, the Village, local hiking trails, and the lake.
Location & Surroundings
Several bus stops sit within a kilometer of the cabin, including Sugarloaf Post Office at Maple Ln & Barton Ln (324m) and stops at Barton Ln & Victoria Ln and Maple Ln & Manzanita Ln. A cluster of restaurants -- including Oakside, Tropicali, 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge, The Bear Trap Taproom & Kitchen, Mountain Munchies, Cowboys Wandering, and Fire Rock Burgers & Brews -- sit roughly 5.7 to 9 km away, and the nearest airports (SBD International, Palm Springs International, and Ontario International) are all within about 40-75 km.
Best for
This cabin is best suited to couples seeking a quiet mountain retreat and families or small groups (up to six) wanting a self-catered basecamp near skiing, hiking, and the lake. The wood stove, stocked kitchen, and games make it equally appealing for relaxed winter ski trips or summer wildlife-watching getaways.
Travel tips
Bring your own firewood, as the cabin does not supply it, and leave ashes in the fireplace rather than disposing of them yourself. During peak ski days or major holidays, parking near the lodges can fill up, so allow extra time or expect direction to overflow parking; a general store around the corner and Vons within about 15 minutes cover grocery needs. Multiple bus stops within a few hundred meters offer an option for getting around without always driving.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights strong communication from the host as a recurring positive theme, alongside the very high overall rating of 4.84 from 99 reviews suggesting broad satisfaction with the cabin's comfort and stocked amenities. No specific negative themes were noted in the available excerpts. The consistently high score points to reliable expectations being met around cleanliness and the cozy cabin experience described in the listing.
Check availability · Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure