The Blissful Bear: Your Ideal Family Retreat

Big Bear Lake, California
$1048 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to The Blissful Bear, a highly desirable cabin perfect for family gatherings and adventure seekers alike. Nestled in a serene setting, this pet-friendly retreat offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay, blending comfort and fun.

The cabin is situated in a peaceful neighborhood, close to outdoor activities, hiking trails, and local attractions, nature and the excitement of nearby adventures.

The moment you turn down the quiet mountain road and Blissful Bear Cabin comes into view, you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. Sunlight hits the handcrafted logs and castle-style stonework, and suddenly it feels less like a rental and more like stepping into a storybook lodge tucked deep in the forest. Inside, the great room glows with warm timber, sweeping mountain views, and the crackle of a stone fireplace that makes everyone instinctively drop their bags and exhale. Someone starts a pot of coffee in the chef’s kitchen while others wander downstairs to explore the game room, the massive movie theater, and all the entertainment usually reserved for a resort. It’s easy to imagine laughter around the long dining table, kids disappearing into adventures, friendly pool battles, movie marathons, and stargazing from the hot tub as the meadow settles into night. Blissful Bear isn’t just a cabin—it’s the gathering place for the trips your group will talk about for years, and the memories that turn into tradition.

Main Level – Elevated Mountain Living

The upstairs Great Room features a soaring rock fireplace, a spacious sitting area, and an open-concept design ideal for gathering. Although most Big Bear homes do not have A/C, this cabin includes a ductless A/C unit to cool the kitchen and living room areas for added comfort.

The dining area seats 10–16 guests, and the chef’s kitchen includes:

Center island with granite counters

Stainless steel appliances (side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave)

Blender, toaster, coffee maker

Full set of dishes, silverware, pots, pans, and cooking tools - pretty much everything you need to enjoy cooking a big family meal.

High-speed WiFi and a full laundry room with washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board are included.

Downstairs – Entertainment for Everyone

The lower level is designed for fun and relaxation. It features:

Huge game room

TV entertainment system

Wet bar with mini-fridge

Rock fireplace

Three queen futons for additional sleeping options

Game room amenities include:

Full-size pool table

Air hockey

Foosball

Classic Atari-style gaming table with 1,200 games from the ’80s

Private Movie Theater

A highlight of the home is the incredible 7’ x 12’ theater screen with full surround sound. The theater includes:

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and 300+ DVDs

Professional karaoke system that projects lyrics on the big screen

XBOX 360

Streaming movies, TV shows, and SPORTS

It’s truly a movie-night (or game-night!) lover’s dream.

Outdoor Spaces – Relaxation & Mountain Views

Step outside the downstairs sliders to a patio with a ping-pong table, or unwind in the sunken hot tub on the deck overlooking the fenced yard and rolling meadows beyond.

*In summer (closed in winter), the backyard features:

Outdoor kitchen with 42 grill

Seating for 12

Fire pits for evening gatherings


*The front yard also includes a pergola-covered seating area with its own fire pit — the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine after a day of exploring.

During winter, the sloped backyard becomes an ideal private sledding area.

Bedrooms & Guest Quarters

Main House – Upstairs

Primary Suite: King bed + private luxury bathroom

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Queen bed

Bedrooms 2 & 3 share an additional full bathroom

Downstairs:

3 Queen Futons in the Game Room

Large full bathroom with tub

Laundry room


The Eagle’s Nest Guest Suite (separate entrance):

Separate A/C

King bed

Twin sleeper sofa (child-sized)

Handicap-accessible entrance and full bath

Guest Limits

Maximum occupancy: 16 guests

Maximum adults: 10

Maximum 4 cars (per Big Bear Lake regulations)

GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENT:

RESPECT NEIGHBORHOOD TRANQUILITY. Disturbing the peace of the Residential Neighborhood you are occupying is a city ordinance violation. Please keep noise to a minimum, including children playing loudly, parties, and any loud noises between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. Big Bear has implemented a number of new policies and ordinances for all short term rentals. Guests must sign the Big Bear Good Neighbor agreement which includes the following information:

BIG BEAR GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT

We are 100% in support of our neighbors right to a peaceful neighborhood. This is priority #1 for anyone staying in our home. You are a guest of Big Bear Lake and staying in a Residential Area. You are expected to respect the neighborhood and those near you. Any call after that will result in ejection from the premises with no refund (you must sign a Big Bear Good Neighbor Agreement - see details of this agreement below)

Do not exceed the occupancy limit- Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may
be less than the total maximum occupancy(ours is 10 adults max)

NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

No parking in street or yard -Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The
maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior
sign. (our max is 4 cars and this is strict)

No amplified music 24/7: Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music carrying beyond the property line.

Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Take your furry friend with you: Take your dog with you so they do not disturb
surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake is very dog-friendly!

Take trash to dumpster locations: Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite unless there are commercial trash bins at your property (condo).
Clean Bear trash locations:
41970 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.

Consequences
Unfortunately, a few of our guests refuse to extend common courtesy and neighborly behavior toward the guests and residents around them. For those guests who have come to party and disrupt the peace and tranquility of the neighborhoods, there are costly and severe consequences.

Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated
previously is $500 per violation. A second offense is $1000 per violation.

Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules and expectations will be evicted without a refund. In addition, costly citations may be issued to the undersigned.

ABIDE BY OCCUPANCY LIMITS. Each property is licensed to accommodate a maximum amount of people, DAY AND NIGHT. Overcrowding is dangerous, disrespectful, and illegal. Please do not exceed the designated amount.

DISPOSE OF TRASH PROPERLY - GARBAGE FEE: Guests must take all of their trash, rubbish and discards to one of the two Clean Bear Trash Sites: (1) 41974 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake; (2) Auxiliary fire station on Big Bear Blvd. across from City Hall/Performing Arts Center. Failure to take trash to Clean Bear Sites will result in a charge of $20 per bag of trash..

PARK CARS APPROPRIATELY. The Big Bear Lake Ordinance limits the number of cars parked at each property (ours is a strict 4 car max), and this number is displayed on a sign on each house. Parking more cars is a city ordinance violation. Please use common sense – Do not block streets or corners and keep all cars parked on driveways. During snow conditions, avoid large fines: do not block plows or park anywhere on the street.

ANY VIOLATION OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT BY ANYONE IN YOUR PARTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CHARGE AND/OR EJECTION OF EVERYONE WITHOUT ANY REFUND, AND COULD INCLUDE ADDITIONAL CITY
IMPOSED FINES OR OTHER SANCTIONS.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 7 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    4.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Video Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains Near A Zoo On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Charlene B.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2023

    Stayed Aug 24, 2023

    My family and I had a lovely stay at the Blissful Bear. The house has a lot of room for a lot of people and there are so many things to do. The community is lovely. The owner is very kind and responsible and was quick to respond to our questions. He also addressed things that needed fixing ASAP. A great place to get away from city life!

  • Shigeo G.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2022

    Stayed Dec 17, 2022

    Kids enjoyed the game room!

  • Alexis M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2022

    Stayed Aug 4, 2022

    Dave was great to work with and very accommodating to our needs. The house was perfect for 4 families with lots of little kids. All the kids loved the play room and movie theater. Of course the adults loved it too, but this feature really kept toddlers busy. The rooms are a little small, but nothing that is unmanageable, as there is plenty of space throughout the house to spread out. I’d love to stay at this property again in the snow, as it has a perfect backyard for kids to sled on property. This is a great year round cabin.

  • Karen P.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2022

    Stayed Jun 3, 2022

    This cabin is a must for large groups. Our family of 16 including three small dogs, had plenty of room to spread out and do just about anything. The only time we was all gathered together was when we was eating ;) The owner, Dave, was great and was always available by text if we had a question. Thank You Dave

  • Vicki C.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2022

    Stayed Dec 18, 2021

    We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Dave and Shannon! Perfect for a family gathering with lots of activities to engage in and bond as a family. We enjoyed Karaoke, Pool table and games together along with lots of wonderful meals together at the large Blissfull Bear dining table. Such a wonderful time. We are looking forward to next year. Thank you.

  • Daniel L.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2022

    Stayed Jan 2, 2022

    Kitchen is fully stocked. Definitely no need to bring disposable plates or cups as there are plenty the even provide dishwasher pods so you dont have to worry about doing the dishes. I would bring an electric griddle if you have a big group and want to make pancakes. The movie room is awsome our kids didn't want to leave

  • Hal H.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2022

    Stayed Dec 26, 2021

    The house was very spacious with a lot of entertainment. Our family had a great time; definitely one of the better cabins we’ve stayed at in Big Bear. The host and property manager were very accommodating and ensured everything was to our liking. Would definitely recommend.

  • Marisol I.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2021

    Stayed Nov 23, 2021

    We had an incredible stay and are so appreciative of the hospitality of our host. The home is wonderful and the kids had a great time! It was an incredible experience to bring our family and extended family together for the holidays.

  • Marie S.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2021

    Stayed Jan 25, 2021

    This was the perfect place for our family. The game room was a favorite with our five kids and the kitchen was a big hit with my chef husband. A few minor issues but all in all we loved our trip and would definitely visit again.

  • Angelina A.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2020

    Stayed Dec 4, 2020

    Dave and his crew were wonderful! They were extremely responsive via text during our stay. The property is great (and clean), just like the photos. We enjoyed the vast array of activities and ample space for our group of 15 to have fun. The Eagle’s nest was great for my boyfriend and I because our two small dogs wake up earlier than most and we didn’t want to disturb the group. That privacy was a plus. We hope to stay here again soon! Thanks so much!

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