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Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite.

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Fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Exterior detail
8 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite.

Goldilocks would love this place! All that’s missing is Mama Bear, but I am sure you will be bringing her along. Big Bear/Little Bear features 8 bedrooms! Six bedrooms in the main house and two more in the nearby apartment, create sleeping space for 24 happy campers! Of course, this won’t feel at all like camping. With two kitchens, one large and one small, meals are sure to be a wonderful opportunity to share stories about today and develop plans for tomorrow. At some point, rest will be required. No problem. You can unwind with a favorite TV show, play a game of cards, or shoot a game of pool. Rest and get ready! Winter visitors will love the short walk to Timberline Mountain’s Dew Drop Trail. In every season Big Bear/Little Bear provides easy access to hiking and biking trails. It is a short drive to Blackwater Falls, Canaan Resort, Seneca Rocks and more. I know you are going to want to come back again and again.

Property manager

Best of Canaan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

1495-227038

About the neighborhood

Map
Canaan Valley, West Virginia

What's nearby

  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 1 min walk
  • Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 8 min drive
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 9 min drive
  • Blackwater Falls - 20 min drive
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Mia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Canaan Valley BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applewood Inn And Breakfast Nook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Pub & Fireside Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big John's Family Fixin's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite. located?

Located in Timberline, this vacation home is steps from Timberline Four Season Resort, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sand Run Lake and Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Canaan Valley Ski Resort are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Big or Little this Bear is sure to become a family vacation favorite. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Big Bear Little Bear Canaan
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in Canaan for a conference and stayed at Big Bear Little Bear, It was clean and the location was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

bob d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bike Trip
Great place for large group of people. Clean, specious. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Canaan Spring Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Big Bear was a fantastic rental. Plenty beds and open space to spread out.

10/10 Excellent

Susan N., Lancaster, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Dew Drop Court
The Cabin is huge. Plenty of Bathrooms and Bedrooms . Big back porch with chairs and Picnic tables. Our family reunion of 25 really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway`
The property was phenomenal! We had everything we needed for a group of 19. The weather was not ideal, and the there was so much to do without being outside. My family absolutely loved this place, and would recommend many times over.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Family time
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a great time at this cabin. It was just the right size for all of us. Kitchen is well stocked had everything we needed and more.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Big/Little Bear
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house for 15 -20 guest. Apartment above garage great for family with small kids. No issues. We had a great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Will G.

Fantastic vacation rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Vacationed with a multi-generational family group, 13 people in all. Big Bear/Little Bear easily accommodated us all. Very well stocked kitchen (could use a few more coffee mugs). Would happily return.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Wonderful Thanksgiving Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was beautiful-views from the expansive decks were amazing and we had the perfect amount of privacy. Our party of 20 had plenty of space to enjoy ourselves. The rain showerhead in the first floor full bathroom was a treat, we had everything needed (and more) in the kitchen to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, and the cart in the garage made loading and unloading the cars much easier! Canaan never disappoints and this home provided the backdrop for a wonderful family getaway where many memories were made.
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10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Amazing Property!!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We gathered 21 family members (three generations) to celebrate our father's 80th birthday. Big Bear Little Bear was absolutely perfect for our needs. We had plenty of space for everyone to spread out or gather together. Everyone loved the property and there was plenty of parking. The cabin is surrounded by trees, so it feels very private and peaceful, but it was a short drive to the town of Davis and Blackwater Falls State Park. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and pool table. We did a lot of cooking and found everything we needed in the kitchen. Having the separate apartment was much appreciated by my brother and sister-in-law when it was naptime for their 21-month-old son. We had an amazing time and hated to leave. Additionally, the rental agency was wonderful and the entire area is beautiful. Great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Bertha D., Free Union

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We really loved our stay at Big Bear Little Bear! The home was so comfortable with lots of space for everyone. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, caving, and enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery. Visitors should be warned however to bring their own food as it is really difficult to find a place to dine nearby and grocery stores are hard to find and not close. Most dining establishments are open only on weekends. And be prepared to pay in cash. Disruptions in internet seem to be frequent and can cause closings. Driving long distances on unimproved roads is necessary to reach the most spectacular views and hiking. But well worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caryn C., Plum, PA

Great family reunion location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful stay we, a family of 18, had at "Big Bear, Little Bear” home rental in Davis, WV. It was very clean from the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas to the Hot Tub. Furnishings in living areas and bedrooms were very comfortable with plenty of room to stretch out and relax. The main dining table hosted many meals but the nightly card games were the best. Quick response to an empty propane tank saved our dinner plans, THANKS! Kitchen (Wolf stove)and game rooms(ping pong hit with grandkids) were well supplied. Outdoor areas very private, trees all around the property, great sitting areas to relax one with a gas fireplace another a hot tub. Yes we will come back to this wonderful home rental!
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10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Family Reunion 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Big Bear/Little Bear was the perfect place for our extended family of 24! The photographs on the website looked exactly like the house. No surprises. The only part of the whole house that didn’t look good was the deck, furniture, and railings, which looked pretty rough and weathered. Everything in the house was clean and tidy with plenty of linens for everyone. There was space for little kids to nap, older kids to play games in the basement or rollerblade in the large garage, and adults to sit on the deck or in the hot tub all at the same time. We even all fit in the living room to play games together at night! The kitchen was fully stocked with more than we needed, and there was space for everyone to eat inside or out. I also loved that every floor had a bathroom for use besides the one in the master suites, so no one had to stand in line.The staff was very responsive to every question and request that I had. A couple doors down from their office is Mamma Mia’s where we ordered yummy Italian food for takeout one night. We also loved playing miniature golf and Almost Heaven Miniature Golf in town. We left so many things in the house and places in the town untried. We just didn’t have time for everything. I just hope that we can find a place this perfect for our next reunion, or I’d be just as happy to come back here again!

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot!
We had a group of 9 adults and 7 kids ranging from 6 months - 12 years old. There was plenty of space between the two buildings, with beds to spare! The main house is where we spent the majority of the time. The eating area inside accommodated 8 people at the main table, four at the counter and three at a smaller side table. Most meals were consumed outside on the deck picnic tables. There were some minor inconveniences but nothing that really took away from the overall experience. Laundry facilities were excellent, with two washers/dryers in the main house and an additional washer/dryer in the garage apartment. Both houses were well equipped with everything we needed for meal prep and cooking, with the main house having two fridges and two dishwashers - we never ran out of space. The grounds were small - a very small front area of grass/rocks, and a slightly larger back area that was wooded. The only downside for our group was the lack of space for outdoor activities such as a badminton, volleyball, etc. But there is a nice park in Davis 20 minutes away where we were able to do the outdoor activities we had planned. The three car garage was available for use, and it was where we stored a lot of activity items to avoid clutter in the house. If you need the garage for parking, it obviously adds three spaces in addition to the driveway where we were able to fit a large truck, a minivan, two kayak trailers and three cars. We had an awesome stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Weirton, WV

Love the mountains
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great family vacation. Your staff was great ,friendly, courteous and helpful. We were happy with the house although the outside needs to be spruced up as furniture and boards (splinters) and the oven was terrible (door was heavy and slammed down and dirty)

8/10 Good

Steven H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Property is beautiful and the Floorplan with both buildings worked great for our family of 18. Cleaning crew needs to pay more attention to details and the deck needs some repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Vacation2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we had a great family vacation. The check-in experience was very easy and the property managers, friendly, and welcoming. We found the property description accurate. A few mild criticisms or disappointments would be: finding leaves all over the walkways and right up to the doors, gives the appearance of uncared for property so made for poor initial impressions. My thought was, for the price we paid, having at least the majority of the leaves blown off those places would have made a much better impression. Then, there were a good number of cobwebs throughout the house, which does not leave a good impression. Then finally, the single beds on the main floor, where the kitchen is, have very sharp points and edges on their bedframe. My daughter-in-law tore clothing on them and cut a finger and because they had children sleeping on those beds, they had to cover them with towels to keep the children from getting hurt.
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Worth a return visit!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The properties were perfect for our large group, especially having two kitchen areas for food storage and preparation. We had all the amenities needed for the week, and the management office had excellent communication. There were a few dusty areas, and the carpeting was badly stained, but otherwise we found it clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay so much that we've put Big Bear/Little Bear on our vacation rotation list.

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Thanksgiving Stay!
Our family of 18 had a great time staying a this beautiful mountain house. There was plenty of room for all us and super comfortable. The kids had a ton of fun with the pool table, their own family room, bunk room and hottub! There were great walking paths and it was fun seeing the skiers on our walks enjoy the start of the season. We'd highly recommend this property for large families and we hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Reunion
Wonderful experience. Everyone loved the location and the facility. Rave reviews. Would recommend and would stay there again. Very clean and comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay for a large family
This house was perfect for a large family especially with multiple teenagers and adults. There was plenty of space for everyone! The house is very well equipped with plates, pans, knives, etc. Which made cooking for a large group much much easier! There is great hiking, walking, and canoeing close by…an all around great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, amazing for the price
I stayed here with 20+ adults and had an amazing time. Bedding and privacy for just about everyone. Could 10 cars in the driveway/garage as long as they aren't all larger than sedans. 15 minutes to grocery store and 15 minutes to multiple amazing hikes in Dolly Sods. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!!
We had our family reunion here and it was the perfect place for the 15 of us. We were very comfortable and able to relax. Thanks for a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paula O., Manassas, Virginia

Great house; comfortable
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very comfortable at Big Bear and Little Bear. Hot tub was popular and we would have loved the outdoor fireplace if weather had been a littel bit warmer. House gets loud at night because basement doesn't have door, but that's the peril of traveling with a big group :). House is not slopeside, which is fine when there is alot of snow everywhere but otherwise you have to walk the road and the trail through the woods. Lots of parking which is awesome. Loved the gates on the deck too.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

ski trip 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental company was great. Love Big & Little bear and will definitely stay there again.