Swallowed up by the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear is an outdoor recreation hub in Southern California. Offering over 300 days of sunshine and a rare opportunity for leaf peeping in the Golden State, Big Bear Lake is a four-season destination for alpine adventure. Cool down on the lake in summer, go biking and horse riding in shoulder season, and return in winter for California’s best skiing and boarding. Big Bear’s Airbnb scene makes it easy to experience nature’s playground. Awesome for couples and families, these private cabin rentals are steps from the lake, ski slopes, and The Village at Big Bear.
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Pet-friendly lakeside Airbnb in Big Bear
Imagine the glamor of a Hollywood mansion dropped on the shores of California’s most idyllic mountain retreat. This luxurious sanctuary has a hot tub with lake panoramas, a meditation nook, and a kids’ gaming hangout. The master suite has an electric fireplace and underfloor heating in the bathroom while the other two bedrooms have cute vaulted ceilings – almost like glamping. Depending on the season, you’ll have free use of the private dock or complimentary snow sleds.
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $1,308 per night
Modern A-frame mountain retreat
This Guest Favorite Airbnb has a prime location in Big Bear close to the lakeside, ski stations, and Village restaurants. The decor and amenities is a grown-up take on summer camp with Pendleton blankets, a bunk bed that adults and kids will scrabble over, and a ping pong table in the yard. Velvet couches and spa-like bathrooms are luxe enough to impress travelers who value their creature comforts.
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $461 per night
“Wabi Sabi” private cabin in the woods
Whisk your other half away for a weekend of adventure and hygge at this minimalist Airbnb for couples in Big Bear’s Boulder Bay. The lakefront and Castle Rock Trail are a stone’s throw from the cabin which sits in a remote patch of forest. Views skirt massive boulders and towering pine trees and there’s a huge deck for candlelit dining under the stars. The concrete soaking tub will see to any pulled muscles.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $378 per night
Upscale Big Bear lakefront lodge
Revel in unobscured views of the lake at this slice of lakeside heaven with half an acre of backyard. External space includes sun loungers, picnic tables, and a grill with an option to reserve the private dock. Evenings can be spent sprawled out on the sectional in front of the fire or diving into a home cooked meal whipped up in the gastro kitchen. Essential baby and toddler gear is provided at this family-friendly Airbnb and the Alpine Slide is minutes away.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $720 per night
Stylish dog-friendly cabin with a jacuzzi in Moonridge
Let this atmospheric Airbnb near Big Bear Mountain Resort seduce you into the highlands. A sumptuous, light-filled living room and gameloft provide ample space for socializing whereas cubby hole bedrooms are designed to calm. There’s a clawfoot tub overlooking the forest and a wood burner for s’mores and scary stories. With seasonal downhill biking, golfing, and skiing on the doorstep, that hot tub is a welcome touch.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $546 per night
Lakeside Big Bear Airbnb with a private dock
This three-bedroom private cabin rental in a quiet neighborhood has a dock used for swimming, fishing, and boating – rental crafts are right around the corner. Both the architecture and interiors have a traditional feel with hefty beamed ceilings and a rustic-meets-maritime aesthetic. Huge bay windows grant panoramic views and there’s a billiards table for mellow nights in. Pets are welcome and family groups are preferred.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $910 per night
Deluxe cabin with a hot tub near Big Bear Airport
Embrace the simple life and let the good times roll at this charming Airbnb in Whispering Woods. Built in the 1970s, the arched A-frame cabin has been redecorated with a modern alpine theme, a fitted kitchen, and a mezzanine reading nook. The yard is furnished with a private jacuzzi, hammocks, and bocce ball. It’s all too easy to hole up for the week but don’t miss a wander along the Alpine Pedal Path or line dancing at Wyatt’s Saloon.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $347 per night
Play Airbnb in The Village at Big Bear
Lucky 7 Cabin is less than 60 seconds on foot from the breweries and emporiums of Big Bear’s charming tourist hub. This two-story home has a state-of-the-art kitchen rounded off with three coffee making options. The backyard has a hot tub, putting green, and fire pit while the lounge has shuffleboard and a record player. It’s a top choice for vacationing families and weekends with friends and not a bad place to get snowed in.
Seven guests, three bedrooms
Price: $492 per night
Artisanal couples’ cottage and movie theater
Ten minutes from the lake marinas, ski slopes, and the Big Bear Village, this romantic bolthole offers privacy and convenience in California’s forested valley. The high ceiling makes the cabin feel larger yet window nooks and rich fabrics keep things cozy. Spend evenings strumming the guitars by the fire or bundled under a blanket in the movie loft. It’s tailor-made for couples although the couch can take two extra guests.
Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $245 per night
Slopeside chalet with unbelievable sunrises
Skyfall Lodge is part of the Moonridge community with ski resorts, tubing, and The Village all within a 10-minute radius. The main lounge opens out onto a large patio with a grill and a second balcony is consumed by a five-person hot tub. A separate den is equipped with video games and classic arcade consoles. Otherwise, take a screen break and rummage through the board game cupboard and let Alexa handle the evening’s soundtrack.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $312 per night
Adventurer’s Airbnb at Eagle Point Estates
Packed to the gills with snowboards, skis, bikes, and all the apparel needed for a day in the mountains, there’s no excuse not to spend every minute of your stay outdoors. When it is time to catch your breath, the lodge’s amenities include a hot tub, arcade games, pool table, and massage chair. Use the complimentary bikes to cycle to local nature reserves and grab a bite at Big Bear Village.
Eleven guests, three bedrooms
Price: $552 per night