Title: Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. ![Exterior - Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100151500/100151446/ea0cd34f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books - Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100151500/100151446/25ac02fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100151500/100151446/c8a91878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100151500/100151446/b38fac2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books - Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100151500/100151446/2853b7ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this luxury home in Big Bear's Fox Farm neighborhood, where the whole family can unwind. Enjoy treetop views from multiple areas of the modern cabin, featuring a hot tub for winter nights and a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Plus, stay entertained with games like Connect Four and Cornhole or relax on memory foam mattress toppers. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82213 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. Get away from the everyday and escape to the ultimate family retreat with endless activities for all. Nestled among large pines in the centrally located neighborhood of Fox Farm, this luxury home has everything your entire family is looking for. This recently remodeled, immaculately clean, light, and bright modern cabin gives you all the amenities Big Bear has to offer. With plenty of windows giving you treetop views from multiple areas of the home. Enjoy the gas bbq and the hot tub on those winter nights and view the stars. Wrap up with your loved ones in the spacious living room with comfy blankets in front of the wood-burning fireplace. Now with govee lights in the family room to make the holidays extra cozy and fun! The possibilities are endless! This home does not have a/c. While air conditioning is absent, nature compensates with its own cooling system - the fresh mountain air. Just open up the windows and use the whole House Fan to bring in that wonderful fresh air! Now featuring more entertainment options including a giant Connect Four game, Cornhole, an electronic keyboard with headphones, large TVs in all bedrooms and enhanced comfort with memory foam mattress toppers for all king beds and a master bedroom with King bed & master bath with heated towel rack. Stay connected with our installed mesh routers for seamless internet access, plus a backup router to ensure multiple access spots. Control your environment effortlessly with an Ecobee smart thermostat controlled by voice command and a whole house fan. The perfect getaway just got better! Please respect the home and follow the rules, just as you expect timely assistance from us. Many of these rules are city regulations, while others help us maintain the homes in top condition. Our goal is to ensure a great experience for our guests and property owners. \* Check-In: Remote check in after identity verification. \* Parking: Follow city-enforced parking limits. If you need more space, let us know. There is a Tesla charger/EV charger available for a fee. \* Occupancy: Adhere to the maximum occupancy limits enforced by us and the city. No exceptions. \* Noise: Be respectful to neighbors. Keep music inside and at a low volume. Quiet hours are from 9 PM to 8 AM. We have monitoring system in place that reads decibels of noise and notifies you directly and us of loud noises. \* A/C: Most homes do not have air conditioning. Nights are cooler with open windows. This home has a whole house fan and the downstairs bedrooms now have two ceiling fans \* Ants: Clean up after meals to avoid attracting ants. We use traps and sprays, but cleanliness is key. \* Trash: Dispose of trash at the designated clean site as required by city regulation. \* Age Requirement: You must be at least 24 years old to book. We do not allow parties. This rule is strictly enforced. We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any issues or concerns, please communicate with us—we're here to help. Check-in starts at 4 PM Checking In: \* IDs are required at check-in. \* You must be 24 years or older to book and check in. \* You'll need to sign a Rental Agreement with the Big Bear Good Neighbor Policy (5 minutes). The link with the rental agreement will be sent once the booking is confirmed. It needs to be completed and signed before checking-in. To confirm and maintain your reservation, our Rental Agreement must be completed within 24 hours of booking. Failure to complete the agreement within this timeframe may result in cancellation without refund if the cancellation window has passed. Please note: Our standard cancellation policy applies from the moment the reservation is confirmed, not from when the rental agreement is completed. By booking, you agree to complete all required documentation within the given timeframe and to be bound by the cancellation terms. Early Check-In and Late Check-Out: \* Early check-in and late check-out options are available for a fee, based on availability. \* Please inquire at the front desk for these services. Pets: Pets Allowed (Max: 2 pets). Pets require pre-approval: Post-approval, a $125 fee per pet applies (charged post-booking). Unapproved Pets: incur a minimum of a $1,000 fine. Pet Guidelines: \-Kennel pets when unattended. \-Keep off furniture/beds. \-Clean up after them. \-Charges apply for pet damages. \-Not allowed in any of the tubs Big Bear Lake STR Permit VRR-2024-1644 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 2,213 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80330000/80324900/80324874/29e506ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canyon Crest Lodge. 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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-2023-2354 ### Property is also known as 793763 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.24823%2C-116.87316&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kAQ4MdV0H7qsLcCbb9ETgT2ovTI=) Big Bear Lake, CA #### What's nearby - Big Bear Alpine Zoo \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Interlaken Shopping Center \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Big Bear Lake \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - Eagle Point \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Big Bear Mountain Resort \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive - ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive - ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬18 min walk - ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly.? ### What time is check-out at Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly.? ### Where is Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear Necessities. New. Modern. Spa. Perfect. Pet Friendly. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandria P. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Loved this property We had an amazing time at this property. I was pleasantly surprised with the layout and size. ##### Alexandria P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison S. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a great location. Close to a bunch of stuff. The hosts were very responsive. ##### Alison S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trina D. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy An excellent location to base yourself out of in the heart of Big Bear! The surrounding is neighborhood is very quiet and there are restaurants, stores, and activities are only minutes away. The accommodations were comfortable and the home was well stocked with anything that we needed. Check-in and check-out was very easy. Overall, a very enjoyable stay. ##### Trina D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james k. Feb 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Good location and pet friendly Property manager was easy to communicate with. No issues. Would stay again. ##### james k. 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