Title: Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage - 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 # Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage ![Terrace/patio - Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324200/109324131/acaca408.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324200/109324131/6bf0eab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324200/109324131/f9852514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324200/109324131/6f3c4a64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage (Sugarloaf)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324200/109324131/a478eed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the pines, Rutter Family Retreat Big Bear offers a cozy atmosphere and great location for your next family vacation or getaway with friends. Enjoy a movie night by the fireplace, cook up a storm in the equipped kitchen, and relax on the massive sun deck surrounded by tall pines and oak trees. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1555 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage Rutter Family Retreat Big Bear- Relaxing Sugarloaf Cottage Welcome to Rutter Family Retreat! A relaxing and cozy single-story home nestled in the pines and packed with essentials and comforts from home to provide the perfect setting for a family vacation or getaway with friends to the mountains. Located just ten minutes by car to the ski resorts, grocery stores, lake activities, and the Village shops, this adorable retreat offers a great location no matter the season you choose to visit. Boasting three spacious sleeping quarters when you are ready for a great night of rest including a primary suite and additional guest bath, there is plenty of room for each member of your party to find serenity and peace here. Snuggle up on the comfy couch together and warm your toes in front of the fire as you pop on a movie and watch the snow falling outside. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining and leads right to the equipped kitchen and dining area, complete with cookware, utensils, and general appliances for your home cooked meals. Step outside from the patio slider off the bedroom where you can be at one with nature in this ultra relaxing alpine environment with a massive, wrapped sun deck for your enjoyment including patio furnishings and a propane BBQ grill. You will love unwinding here in the evenings as you look for shooting stars and relax after a fun day out on the mountain. Backed to the national forest and surrounded by tall pines and oak trees, this property offers access to local hiking trails yet is just ten minutes to the downtown area making this the ultimate location for any occasion. Come experience your new home away from home here at Rutter Family Retreat today! Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: King Bed, Private Full Bath Bedroom 2: Full/Full Bunk + Queen Bed Bedroom 3: Queen Bed Bathroom Arrangements: Private Full Bath - Bedroom 1 Hallway Full Bath \-Sleeps 8 \-3 Car Driveway Parking \-3 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fees \-1,555 Square Feet County Permit #: CESTRP-2024-00727 ## 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 - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### 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: 1,555 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92640000/92637200/92637166/75d0bb1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shepherd's Cabin - Walk to Park & Hiking, Fireplace, Fenced Yard, Deck Big Bear City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi CA $480 CA $608 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=92637166&PinnedHotelID=92637166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110650000/110642600/110642593/65a297e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rutter Family Retreat #2482 Sugarloaf - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Barbecue grill - Fireplace CA $639 CA $1,122 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=110642593&PinnedHotelID=110642593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57940000/57939200/57939168/c509645e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Times - Partial AC, Close to Lake & Village, Modern, Jet Tub, Fireplace, Barbecue Big Bear Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 7 reviews CA $792 CA $1,031 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=57939168&PinnedHotelID=57939168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/110000000/109995900/109995809/bbfcf089.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Great Escape - Fireplace, Deck, Fenced Yard, BBQ Big Bear City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi CA $482 CA $611 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=109995809&PinnedHotelID=109995809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75812000/75811947/e5f9dcc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sugarwood - Game Room, Air Hockey, Foosball, Fenced Yard, BBQ Sugarloaf - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $431 CA $550 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=75811947&PinnedHotelID=75811947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99221200/99221159/58444969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PRIVATE HOT TUB - Adorable cabin in Valley View Estates. 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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-2024-00727 ### Property is also known as 868053 ## 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%7C34.23794%2C-116.83619&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NeEmOR48sNOlt6Tuijz6Wbkrec0=) Sugarloaf, CA #### What's nearby - Gold Mountain Memorial Park \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 km - Snow Summit \- 14 min drive \- 6.0 km - The Village \- 16 min drive \- 7.8 km - Big Bear Visitor Center \- 16 min drive \- 7.8 km - Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain \- 17 min drive \- 8.9 km #### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬19 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive - ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬10 min drive - ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Rutter Family Retreat - Big Bear Cozy Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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