Title: Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat - 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 cabin # Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat ![Exterior - Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110290000/110286200/110286184/0d6ce88b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110290000/110286200/110286184/90f811bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110290000/110286200/110286184/38179f10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110290000/110286200/110286184/7f040d52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110290000/110286200/110286184/dfba2560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Holmes Away from Home Big Bear, a charming mountain cottage nestled among the trees. Cozy up by the fireplace, enjoy home-cooked meals in the equipped kitchen and dining area, or relax on the sun deck surrounded by nature. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom608 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Fireplace - Mountain view ## 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. ### Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat Holmes Away from Home Big Bear- Adorable Sugarloaf Retreat Welcome to Holmes Away from Home. Our adorable mountain cottage is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and relax under the pines anytime of the year. This single level retreat boasts all that you need for a memorable vacation to Big Bear anytime of the year and is conveniently located just ten minutes from local activities including ski resorts, lake activities, and shopping. Nestled in the trees this vintage cottage offers a great fireplace where you can snuggle up together and watch the snow falling while you warm your toes or pop on a move on the flat screen Streaming TV. The equipped kitchen and dining area provide cookware and appliances for preparing your home cooked meals or whipping up snacks for your adventures out on the mountain. Enjoy easy and convenient access to two spacious bedrooms and a hallway bathroom within this single-level adorable retreat. Venture outside to be at one with nature as you take in this quiet mountain location, full of soaring pine and oak trees and ultra quiet you will love it here. Relax on the cute sun deck as you sip your first cup of coffee in the morning before you head into town. Walking distance to local hiking trails and the little town of Sugarloaf's market, post office, and small bar/diner you can also hop in the car or grab the free shuttle to town. Come check out this relaxing Big Bear cabin, you will be sure to love your new Holmes Away from Home here. Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Bedroom 2: Full Bed Living Room: Twin Sleep Sofa Bathroom Arrangements: Hallway Full Bath \-Sleeps 4 \- 2 Car Driveway Parking \- 2 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fees \-608 Square Feet County Permit #: CESTRP-2024-00734 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - 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 - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 608 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118180000/118176200/118176173/61cec02f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy, peaceful 2-bedroom cabin in awesome Big Bear with WiFi Big Bear - 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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 CESTRP-2024-00734 ### Property is also known as 868052 ## 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%7C34.24046%2C-116.82844&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qW0M620ZqK4Zo_PkFWZLiYQgRXU=) Sugarloaf, CA #### What's nearby - Gold Mountain Memorial Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Snow Summit \- 15 min drive \- 12.3 km - Bear Mountain Express Lift \- 16 min drive \- 10.0 km - The Village \- 16 min drive \- 13.7 km - Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain \- 18 min drive \- 14.9 km #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive - ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬12 min drive - ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holmes Away from Home - Cozy Big Bear Retreat 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel S. Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Daniel S. 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