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Cottage in the Pines | Wood-Burning Fireplace, Walk to Bristlecone Trail

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A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by tall pine trees.
A wooden cabin with a brick chimney, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a television, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a sofa, a chair, and a dining table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3522 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Mountain Express Lift
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

When you stay at this vacation home in Big Bear Lake, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from The Village and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Bear Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Snow Summit - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage in the Pines | Wood-Burning Fireplace, Walk to Bristlecone Trail

Tucked among the pines in Lower Moonridge, Cottage in the Pines offers a cozy mountain retreat with classic Big Bear character. This charming 500+ sq ft, 1-bedroom cabin accommodates up to 3 guests and features a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace, a comfortable living area, and a fully equipped kitchen. With National Forest trails nearby and the Bristlecone Trail approximately a 5-minute walk away, it's an inviting home base for couples or a small family looking to enjoy the mountains.

LIVING & DINING
The comfortable living area features a brick wood-burning fireplace, a TV with cable, and a futon that provides additional seating and sleeping space. Fast WiFi keeps guests connected, while board games and card games offer entertainment for quiet evenings indoors.

KITCHEN
The fully equipped kitchen includes:
-Stove and oven
-Refrigerator
-Microwave
-Blender
-Toaster
-Coffee maker
-Crockpot
-Rice cooker
-Cookware, dishes, and utensils

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
The cabin features 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom, accommodating a maximum of 3 guests.

Bedroom – Queen bed and TV
Living Room – Futon
1 full bathroom
Extra blankets and pillows provided

ENTERTAINMENT & AMENITIES
-Fast WiFi
-Cable TV
-Bedroom TV
-Brick wood-burning fireplace
-Board games and card games
-Mountain views
-Nearby National Forest hiking trails

OUTDOOR LIVING
Surrounded by a peaceful wooded setting, Cottage in the Pines makes it easy to enjoy Big Bear's natural beauty. Head out for a hike along nearby National Forest trails or spend time exploring the surrounding mountain scenery before returning to the warmth of the cabin.

LOCATION
Located in Lower Moonridge, Cottage in the Pines is approximately a 5-minute walk from the start of Bristlecone Trail, with the Big Bear Alpine Zoo located beyond the trail. Big Bear Lake, The Village, and the ski resorts are accessible by car, offering convenient access to year-round recreation, shopping, and dining.
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OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE
Parking available for 1 vehicle
Check-in: After 4:00 PM
Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 3 guests
No pets allowed
Permit #VRR-2026-0021
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 522 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.
Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Wash all dishes.
Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation.
If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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-2026-0021

Property is also known as

434710
Cottage in the Pines 1br/1ba/walk to Ski Shuttle/wifi

Cottage in the Pines | Wood-Burning Fireplace, Walk to Bristlecone Trail Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great place to stay and close to everything in big bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

Everything was great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely be staying again. Cottage was very warm and cozy. Neighborhood was quiet and close to the village and lake. The zoo was just a short walk away. Check in and out was quick and easy. Perfect for a couples getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Lovely experience. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

I loved it. Very comfortable stay. Definetly going again in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

I loved it. Very comfortable stay. Definetly going again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to trails and comfortable

Plenty of room for a couple. Clean with plenty of hot water. Quiet neighborhood. Top movies in dvd/bray selection. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

I loved it. Very comfortable. Definetly going again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin for the Night

Stayed here for a night. Had intended to leave town but stayed an extra night due to snow. Cool Cabins was so easy to work with. They have an office in town so you don’t have to deal with absentee “hosts.” They gave us an early check in which was essential. Cabin is nothing fancy but comfortable and has all the amenities you need if you’re looking for a place to stay while in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good Cabin Bad Timing

The cabin was what we were looking for. A place to sleep and shower. We chose because of its location. It is usually a quiet neighborhood but what we didn’t realize until we got there that there was major roadwork on Moonridge Rd which redirected all traffic past the cabin day and night. Which unfortunately didn’t allow us to get much sleep. Maybe the local management company could check this out and warn future renters.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

heating not working

the cabin was okey but the heater was not working for me. we had to use several blankets
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beat mountain

Bring your own towels. , the towels were very cheap and small. All in all nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Stay...very cozy

Only complaint was the bed was a bit too soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute little cabin!

Our cabin was very cute. It was small, I wouldn’t have more than 2 people stay here. Great location, walking distance to good coffee/food. The directions for the thermostat were confusing as they say to leave it set to 55 degrees, but when we were freezing at night (our stay was in October) that seemed like a strange rule. There was also no contact from the company on how to check in. They should have provided us with an email that said we had to go to their rental company Property to get the information to get in. We had no clue what to do when we arrived late at night, and had to hunt down a phone number to contact after there was no response on the app messenger. One more stop after a long trip isn’t exactly ideal, I would rather they provide us with Everything in an email instead of going to their shop to get info. That’s what I’ve done with every other rental in the past, the ease of it is why we decide to rent. When you leave you have to take your trash to another location... again, another extra stop that doesn’t seem necessary for the price per night. I wouldn’t have booked if I knew these few things. But if you’re here for a quick weekend and know these few things ahead of time- it was a great little place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quiet

It was a nice and quiet cabin.....small but cozy. The location was the best part of it. It’s tucked away a bit in the woods but still close enough to the Main Street big bear Blvd. great little place to stay for a couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good price, very clean, very comfortable

We loved this place. We’re two 23yr olds, and we weren’t looking for a luxury stay - just a clean and comfortable spot & this place delivered. Definitely recommend.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, and basic

Basic cabin, mostly clean and cute; some spiderwebs, but that's to be expected. I'd recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

Had a great quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Decent experience

Though the cottage was cute and the weekend was great, customer experience was extremely lacking. The lady at the office advised we would be in the rental by 4pm (and was short with my husband who asked if we could possibly get in sooner). Waited until 4:20 and had to call the office, then was on hold for another 5 mins to be told we could finally enter the property at 4:30. Also ordered firewood and didn’t receive it, they did reimburse me though so at least it was taken care of. All in all it was a nice property (no A/C that we could find), but I was disappointed with the customer service aspect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cozy cabin

Super cute cabin. Very clean and every amenity you would need. Close to slopes and lake and everything else you could want. Beautifully decorated with a comfortable Queen size bed and modernly furnished kitchen and bathroom. Highly recommended.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025