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Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games

The Wilkie Cabin

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Originally built in the 1960s by the owners' father and uncle, this three-story treasured family cabin boasts classic rustic vibes while being lovingly restored with an updated kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, and huge rear deck that celebrates the views of Gold Mountain! There will be no delay in feeling right at home on this vacation with the nostalgic wood-burning fireplace, vintage furniture, and art featuring tranquil forest scenes, bears, and other cherished wildlife. Head up to the loft area, and you will immediately fall in love with the Modernist A-frame design featuring a fun "British pub" plaid carpet, rocking chairs, bunk beds for the kids, and tall windows that face century-old pines. A full, recently remodeled kitchen also awaits for whipping up tasty meals with ease and the free WiFi and flatscreen TVs will provide more than enough entertainment as the stars come out.

What's nearby:
Siting mere steps from the entrance of Pebble Plains Nature Preserve, everyone can enjoy acres of untouched forest with easy trails, vista points, 17 unique eco-systems, and a variety of forest flora and fauna in no time! For a bit of winter fun, head over to Big Bear Snow Play for some sledding that the whole family can enjoy or venture a bit further to Big Bear Mountain Resort (four miles) or Bear Mountain Ski Resort (five miles) to ski to your heart's content. Warmer times of the year will uncover the pristine hiking trails in the areas and Big Bear Lake is a blast for boating, fishing, swimming, and more!

Things to know:
Wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided)
4WD/traction may be required in winter

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1380 sq ft (128 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 CESTRP-2021-00590

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

48215

About the neighborhood

Map
Big Bear, CA

What's nearby

  • Community Arts Theater Society - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Village - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bear Mountain - 30 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Community Arts Theater Society, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve, and Big Bear Lake. Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

GULSOM

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was not as clean as it should be, during the hot days there was no air conditioner or even fans!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ray T., Signal Hill, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location but was not an enjoyable stay
I am not one to use reviews to tarnish the reputation of a place so let me keep it short and easy: the location and place is as described and decent. We had a problem at the cabin that the property management was aware of and were not transparent about and us stress and not really enjoy our stay. It is not due to lack of communication but the nature of the problem that required prior handling and it was not handle and unfotunetly it will contiue to cause problems to visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was like the picture. The environment is quiet and peaceful. The cabin overall was beautiful but there was a bit of cleaning left to do such as dusting and spider web removal. Overall the whole experience was really nice! I will definitely come back again or recommend it to family members.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the peace and tranquility during my stay at the cabin. Very cozy & loved how close the hiking trail was to the cabin. My only complain is that is was a tad bit cleaner, there was to many spider webs throughout the small areas in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and fun location
My kids had a lot of fun the place is a little old and it was hard to find information regarding trash disposal but we figured it out, overall it was a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
Overall was a very good stay, nice view and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

CAROLINA C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend Trip
Quiet neighborhood. Relaxing environment, unfortunately there was an ant infestation that we were battling all weekend long. We also found hairs on some of the bed sheets. The house smelled dusty. Aside from that it was a nice place for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
Had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021