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Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball!

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

With a stay at this cabin in Big Bear Lake (Big Bear Central), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The Village and 9 minutes from Snow Summit. .This family-friendly cabin is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Big Bear Mountain Resort and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Snow Valley Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Village - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Big Bear Marina - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De La Nonna - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball!

★★ Forest Trail Retreat is a welcoming four-bedroom mountain cabin tucked just minutes from Big Bear Lake. Thoughtfully laid out for families and small groups, this cozy retreat blends classic cabin charm with modern comforts. Whether you’re here for lake days, ski adventures, or peaceful forest evenings, Forest Trail Retreat offers the perfect home base for your Big Bear getaway.★★

★★ HIGHLIGHTS ★★
✓ Prime Location Near Big Bear Lake & Ski Resorts
✓ Four Bedrooms + Two Full Bathrooms
✓ Cozy Living Room w/ Wood-Burning Fireplace
✓ Game Room Bedroom w/ Foosball Table & Futon
✓ Fully Stocked Kitchen w/ Updated Appliances
✓ Private Deck w/ Forest Views
✓ HOT TUB (Set to 102 Degrees Jets Not Operational)
✓ Propane BBQ For Outdoor Cooking
✓ Washer and Dryer Available
✓ Linens and Towels Provided

★★ INVITING LIVING SPACES ★★
The main living area is designed for comfort and connection after a full day of mountain adventures. Warm wood tones, a crackling fireplace, and plenty of seating create a cozy space to relax together.

✓ Living Room w/ Wood-Burning Fireplace
✓ Large Flatscreen TV w/ Cable & DVD Player
✓ WiFi + Stereo System For Entertainment

★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
The fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to prepare meals and enjoy time together. Whether you’re cooking breakfast before the lake or dinner after skiing, everything you need is right at hand.

✓ Modern Kitchen w/ Dishwasher & Microwave
✓ Standard Coffee Maker Included
✓ Dining Table Perfect for Family-Style Meals

★★ GAME ROOM & FLEX SLEEPING ★★
One bedroom doubles as a fun game room, offering entertainment and flexible sleeping options for kids or extra guests.

✓ Foosball Table for Family Fun
✓ Flatscreen TV for Games or Movies
✓ Full Futon for Additional Sleeping

★★ RESTFUL BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ★★
Each bedroom is arranged for comfort and relaxation, offering privacy and peaceful forest surroundings for a great night’s sleep.

✓ Master Suite (Upper Level): Four-Poster King Bed, Private Deck w/ Seating, En-Suite Bathroom
✓ Bedroom 2 (Upper Level): Queen Bed w/ Forest Views
✓ Bedroom 3 (Upper Level): Twin Bed + Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

✓ Two Full Bathrooms Conveniently Located

★★ OUTDOOR RELAXATION ★★
Outdoor living is just as inviting as the interior. Step outside to enjoy fresh mountain air, forest views, and relaxing evenings under the stars.

✓ Private Deck w/ Forest Views
✓ HOT TUB Set to 102 Degrees, Jets Not Operational
✓ Propane BBQ for Grilling
✓ Noise Alert System for Neighborhood Respect

★★ Forest Trail Retreat is the perfect blend of classic cabin comfort and modern convenience. With a prime location near Big Bear Lake, inviting living spaces, and room for the whole group to relax and reconnect, this mountain escape is ready to welcome you. Book your stay today and start making unforgettable Big Bear memories.★★

2025-1254
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a hot tub. This cabin also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 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-2021-0411

Property is also known as

1882
Vrbo Property

Forest Trail Retreat by Destination Big Bear : Walk to the Lake for Fishing & Kayaking! Near Ski Resorts! HOT TUB! Foosball! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and clean. The only thing I can add is that the couch was very uncomfortable! Other than that, it was the perfect little cabin for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is terrific although there is no direct lake access, the house is surrounded by private properties with no lake access. The marina is walking distance but there is no fishing/lake access there either. We enjoyed out stay here but some things could use some TLC: the downstairs bathroom tub would not drain, the upstairs shower head is extremely loose, the shower glass door was hard to open, the game room tv remotes wouldn’t work and some of the outlets didn’t work or the extension cords didn’t work so we weren’t able to use the ceiling fan in the upstairs room. There’s also a random basketball hoop in the backyard. We did appreciate how close to town we were and the neighborhood. The rooms were spacious and the bedding was clean. The hot tub was clean as well! The slight issues didn’t affect our stay one bit, I just don’t think they’re being reported to the office.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big bear lake retreat

Nice place clean , but the foosball table was for kids and the front and back deck could use some more serious work. The screws are all above board, making it a tripping hazard or an injury. but besides that we had a great time we like to place and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie R., Orange, CA

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint

Good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A sweet Birthday getaway

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was clean and bigger than I expected. A remarkable price and worth the trip. We were disappointed that the Hot tub as advertised was not working thus I would’ve given this 5 stars. But we were able to check out late and that was deeply appreciated. Overall I would rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet vacation home

We really enjoyed our stay! The only downside, was the lack of fans for the upstairs. Having an 8-month-old and a 3-year-old, plus my husband and I… we didn’t get much sleep due to the heat upstairs. Other than that, the kitchen was stocked with appliances and kitchen necessities that we need to cook every night. My toddler cried when we left, he loved it so much & so did we!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

shari a., Los Angeles, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice basic home with great backyard if there's snow.

This home needs some updates but it's fine for a short stay. We were looking forward to sledding in the backyard, which would have been perfect because of the slope and space, but there wasn't much snow. I like that there are 3 bedrooms upstairs and one with a futon/couch downstairs. The hot tub was lovely. No bubbles but great temp for a cold night. The neighborhood is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Novice place for a getaway

We enjoyed our time hanging out at the house. We walked around the neighborhood which provided nice views near water. The location is close to the main strip in town so it's easy to get everywhere. We just wished the hot tub was working.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021