Title: Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! Cabin with kitchen, near Big Bear Mountain Resort ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85490000/85483500/85483494/ea6cc01b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85490000/85483500/85483494/06b4591c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85490000/85483500/85483494/e3286d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85490000/85483500/85483494/63a7b038.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85490000/85483500/85483494/66caf03b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of Big Bear, Bear’s Lair offers a cozy mountain retreat with three rustic bedrooms and a bright common space illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy convenient grocery shopping, skiing at the nearby Bear Mountain Ski Resort, or relax by the wood-burning fireplace. AvantStay's 24/7 support team is available to enhance your stay with services like fridge stocking or in-home massages. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61270 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! This charming Big Bear A-frame is the cozy mountain escape you’ve been looking for. Just a three-minute drive from Bear Mountain Ski Resort, Bear’s Lair puts the skiing, outdoor activities, and natural beauty this area is known for at your fingertips. Spread out between three rustic bedrooms and a bright common space illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room features unique touches like a telescope and wood-burning fireplace, while the spacious kitchen is easy to keep stocked with convenient grocery shopping just five minutes away. Whether you’re here for the lake, the slopes, or just some R&R, Bear’s Lair will have you and your group living a Big Bear lifestyle in no time! AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! Local Attractions: Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Summit Ski Resort, Big Bear Zoo, Castle Rock, Big Bear Discovery Center, North Pole Fudge & Ice Cream Company, Dank Donuts, Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, Tropicali, Big Bear Zoo. Head only 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles to Big Bear, CA when you need a healthy dose of fresh air, exercise, and rejuvenation. Packed with endless activities, Big Bear offers big-time adventure: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & tubing in the winter and water sports, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, & mountain biking in the warmer months. You name it, Big Bear's got it. \*Home Truths:\* \- Please note, all persons (including infants, children and visitors) at the home are counted towards the total occupancy of the home. Guests cannot exceed the permitted occupancy at any time. \- This home does not have AC. \- Use of outdoor activities are prohibited from 10 pm - 7 am. \- No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time. Indoor sound cannot be loud enough to be audible at the property line. \- Guests are responsible for disposing trash at local dumpsite in accordance with City of Big Bear policy. Charges may apply if left on property \- This home does not have a washer and dryer. There is a nearby laundromat called Wash & Wear next to the Vons grocery store. \- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. \- This home is within walking distance of the shuttle that can take you to the ski resort (10 mins). \- AvantStay plows and clears the driveway and one pathway to the front door. We provide shovels for guests to use should they wish to clear paths on any other part of the property. Parking Details: 3 cars can park onsite. No garage access. \--- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / Queen bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / Queen bed & bunk bed \--- You will be asked to sign a Big Bear Good Neighbor Policy prior to your stay. This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. STR permit number #VRR-2023-0778 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Unit size: 1,270 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76398200/76398138/337adb1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeview Retreat Chalet by Destination Big Bear: Boulder Bay! 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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-2022-1375 ### Property is also known as f44f5a1c-e1f9-11ec-92c4-13ead2d1f78f ## 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%7C34.23858%2C-116.86248&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fCHBAfkR8Vgau2qiZDtltzW0Mpk=) Big Bear Lake, CA #### What's nearby - Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Big Bear Mountain Resort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Bear Mountain Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Chair 7 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Bear Mountain Express Lift - 18 min walk - 1.6 km #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬19 min walk - ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬11 min walk - ‪Dank Donuts - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! located? > Located in Moonridge, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Bear Mountain Resort and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Snow Summit. United States Adaptive Recreation Center and Bear Mountain Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear’s Lair by AvantStay | 3mins from Bear Mountain Ski Resort! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott F. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bears lair Great place great hosts would recommend. ##### Scott F. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. Dec 21, 2024 ##### Peter S. 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