Title: The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ - 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 # The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ Family-friendly cabin in Big Bear Lake ## Photo gallery for The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ ![Dining - The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/w4128h2747x0y5-57a2e039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/902ac5fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/bb26650d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball - The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/c92937e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113690000/113681500/113681469/1b2c4405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Big Bear Mountain Resort, The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82890000/82883800/82883724/5999d38a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayview Bungalow - HOT TUB, EV CHARGER, ONE BLOCK FROM LAKE, PET FRIENDLY CABIN Boulder Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews CA $214 CA $566 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=82883724&PinnedHotelID=82883724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22127000/22126946/2447b3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highland Hideaway - Walk to Lake & Village, Pet Friendly, Fenced Yard Big Bear Central - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 8.6 Excellent 51 reviews CA $333 CA $436 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=22126946&PinnedHotelID=22126946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90280000/90275200/90275177/fd613b0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \*NEW\* Sheephorn Getaway - Cozy cabin 3 min to slopes + jacuzzi + fireplace Moonridge - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $345 CA $704 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=90275177&PinnedHotelID=90275177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109057500/109057457/52a30a18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mama Bear's Cottage - Portable AC, Close to Slopes, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly Moonridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $407 CA $546 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=109057457&PinnedHotelID=109057457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100377300/100377286/422b62a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Lodge w/GameRoom&Firepit&AC Close to Lake Big Bear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=100377286&PinnedHotelID=100377286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90015200/90015133/9be550f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Knights Cabin in the Pines: Hot Tub! 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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 - Big Bear Mountain Resort \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Bear Mountain Golf Course \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - United States Adaptive Recreation Center \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - Bear Mountain Express Lift \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ? ### What time is check-out at The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ? ### Where is The Scandinavian Bear - AC, Close to Slopes, Smart TV, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ located? ## Have a question? 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