[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ Family-friendly cabin in Big Bear Lake ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/w4128h2747x0y5-57a2e039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/bb26650d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/902ac5fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/1b2c4405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/c92937e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Snow Summit, The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ Centrally located in Big Bear Lake, walking distance to the Bear Mountain shuttle. Just a few minutes' drive to groceries, restaurants, the Village and the lake, this beautiful cabin will definitely steal your heart during your stay at Big Bear. LIVING SPACE - Cozy 800+ sq ft home with living room, ceiling fan, smart TV, wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating. ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. First bedroom has a king bed and ceiling fan. Second bedroom has a queen bed and ceiling fan. Extra blankets and pillows are available. KITCHEN - Stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots/pans, and more. AMENITIES - Foosball table, darts, board games, and card games. Smart TV, Roku, with streaming apps and fast WiFi. Air conditioning. Pac n Play and highchair available for the littles (available upon request). Window and portable AC units available. OUTDOORS - Back deck has patio furniture and a gas barbecue. Front deck has a gas fire pit. PARKING - 2 car driveway Closet to National Forest hiking trails Bear Mountain - 1.6 miles Snow Summit - 1.6 miles Oktoberfest - 1.6 miles Lake - 1.8 miles Village - 2.8 miles Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 4 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - overoccupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction. Pet fee $75 per pet (dogs only) Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Foosball table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding 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 - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93067100/93067041/65837b6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chip O Wood | Jacuzzi, Dog Ok, AC, Steps to Lake! 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Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation. If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 VRR-2025-0488 ### Property is also known as 881538 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.2393,-116.86606&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uf_pEzkhhU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDODQFQDOFQDQFOFOFOFQFMFQHMHOFOHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKLKJIJKJKLIJILILIJILILGLILGLGLGNGLGLELENELENGLCNCLENCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLDNBNBLFNDLDLDLDNFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHJHLHJJLJJHJJJJJJJJJLHJJLJLHLHLHLJLFLHNHLHNFNHLFPFLFPHNDNFNFPDPDNFPDPDNDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAPARAPAPARCRAPCPCPCPCPCPCREPEPCNEPEPEPGNEPEPGNGPELIPGNGNGNINGLININILGLKNILILIJKLKLIJKLKJKJKJKLKHMJKHMJKHMHKHMHMFMHMFMHMFMDMFOFMDMFMDODMDOBODMDO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOEMCOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMEMGMIMGMIMGKIMIMIKIMKKIKKKIMMKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKKIMIMIOIMIMIOGOIMIOGOGOGOGQGMGQEOGQEQGOEQEQEQCOEQEQCSCQCQCQCQCQAQASCSAQAQAQASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Um1nd8nDoQw-tb9Q6w3AFracHkw=) Big Bear Lake, CA #### What's nearby - Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Bear Mountain Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Bear Mountain Express Lift - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 3.0 km - The Village - 6 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬4 min drive - ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬4 min drive - ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ? > As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ on Oct 24, 2025 start from CA $396.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Lake-Hotels-The-Scandinavian-Bear-Close-To-Slopes.h113681469.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ located? > This family-friendly Big Bear Lake cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of United States Adaptive Recreation Center, Snow Summit, and Interlaken Shopping Center. The Village is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ Reviews 9.4 ### 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody B. Jul 31, 2025 #### 5 - Excellent Amazing experience with my family, everything was great and we couldn't have asked for a better stay. Highly recommend this cabin for a smaller party (it was myself and two kids), it was awesome. ##### Cody B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas N. Aug 26, 2025 #### Nice little place Nice place a for a couple people. Beds were comfortable and well sized. We didn't use much of the porch but was nice enough to sit outside. Easy to get to and close enough to Downtown and restaurants. ##### Thomas N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris E. Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great time. Thanks! ##### Chris E. 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