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Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games

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TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games

The Wilkie Cabin

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Originally built in the 1960s by the owners' father and uncle, this three-story treasured family cabin boasts classic rustic vibes while being lovingly restored with an updated kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, and huge rear deck that celebrates the views of Gold Mountain! There will be no delay in feeling right at home on this vacation with the nostalgic wood-burning fireplace, vintage furniture, and art featuring tranquil forest scenes, bears, and other cherished wildlife. Head up to the loft area, and you will immediately fall in love with the Modernist A-frame design featuring a fun "British pub" plaid carpet, rocking chairs, bunk beds for the kids, and tall windows that face century-old pines. A full, recently remodeled kitchen also awaits for whipping up tasty meals with ease and the free WiFi and flatscreen TVs will provide more than enough entertainment as the stars come out.

What's nearby:
Siting mere steps from the entrance of Pebble Plains Nature Preserve, everyone can enjoy acres of untouched forest with easy trails, vista points, 17 unique eco-systems, and a variety of forest flora and fauna in no time! For a bit of winter fun, head over to Big Bear Snow Play for some sledding that the whole family can enjoy or venture a bit further to Big Bear Mountain Resort (four miles) or Bear Mountain Ski Resort (five miles) to ski to your heart's content. Warmer times of the year will uncover the pristine hiking trails in the areas and Big Bear Lake is a blast for boating, fishing, swimming, and more!

Things to know:
Wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided)
4WD/traction may be required in winter

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Sledding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1380 sq ft (128 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 CESTRP-2021-00590

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

48215

About the neighborhood

Map
Big Bear, CA

What's nearby

  • Community Arts Theater Society - 3 min drive
  • Snow Summit - 9 min drive
  • The Village - 9 min drive
  • Bear Mountain Express Lift - 10 min drive
  • Bear Mountain - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Community Arts Theater Society, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve, and Big Bear Lake. Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Calming home hideaway in the woods with fireplace, balcony, grill, & board games Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Huy C.

Adorable cozy cabin.
Love the vintage cozy cabin vibes. And great deck with a lovely view of trees and nature.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Amazing A-Frame in True Big Bear Style
This charming house is filled with clever design touches and is so comfy, you can feel the love that the owner has put into it over the years. And you really know you're in Big Bear, has a very vintage mountainy feel. Great location near a nature preserve and convenient to all things Big Bear. Would definitely recommend!

6/10 Okay

GULSOM

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was not as clean as it should be, during the hot days there was no air conditioner or even fans!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the peace and tranquility during my stay at the cabin. Very cozy & loved how close the hiking trail was to the cabin. My only complain is that is was a tad bit cleaner, there was to many spider webs throughout the small areas in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Cameron P.

Family Getaway
The Wilkie Cabin was a great place for our family and extended family to connect! We did expect a few more supplies (towels, trash bags) to be available, since we had the max number of guests for the cabin. Other than this, it was a great stay- clean affordable, and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was like the picture. The environment is quiet and peaceful. The cabin overall was beautiful but there was a bit of cleaning left to do such as dusting and spider web removal. Overall the whole experience was really nice! I will definitely come back again or recommend it to family members.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Ray T., Signal Hill, CA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location but was not an enjoyable stay
I am not one to use reviews to tarnish the reputation of a place so let me keep it short and easy: the location and place is as described and decent. We had a problem at the cabin that the property management was aware of and were not transparent about and us stress and not really enjoy our stay. It is not due to lack of communication but the nature of the problem that required prior handling and it was not handle and unfotunetly it will contiue to cause problems to visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Nohora B.

The Wilkie Cabin in Bigbear, CA
My two older sons, as well as my 2 grandkids and I, stayed at this cabin on 01/06-08/ 2023. The cabin is nice with 3 levels and one and a half bathrooms. Upstairs there is like a family room area, with 5 bunkbeds for kids or adults, a view area of the street and a private bedroom.The first floor has 2 bedrooms and one of them, to the right entrance, is a very noisy room because the heater system is inside the wall of that room. The house has a clean kitchen, with enough plates, cups and utensils for cooking breakfast. In general terms the cabin is nice, spacious and cozy. Overall, we had a pleasant experience. The downside of the stay, whoever, was that the cabin rental rate was to expensive for the amenities that the owners provided. For example, the towels were thin, the only hair dryer was very small and old; the bunkbeds pillow covers smell bad and the extra blankes in the closet downstairs also smell very bad. If you wanted to fire log in the fire place, you have to buy your own, and don't use the ones they have because any of them can cause a re- stocking fee of 100 dollars. Oh! And the checking in is at 4:pm and the check out is at 10:am so basically each night is about 600 hundred dollar each with cleaning and VRBO fee. To the owners, we also found a pair of Jeans with belt, underwear and socks inside the drawers in the entrance right bedroom, likely from a previous guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beck G.

Great Get Away
The whole process of reserving, checking in and out was easy. The cabin was bigger than expected, had room for everything. Everyone in my family loved how the cabin had a lot of history and character. There was plenty of parking and the neighborhood is perfect for hiking. It is a great get away from the city choice for small and large family. We would definitely recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Jeff J.

Great cozy cabin with room for friends and family
Loved the loft, the living room ! Love the antique vintage furniture and decor. Fireplace works great too
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Huy C.

One of a kind cabin
This is a very unique cabin with a cozy, relaxed vibe. It has a lovely deck with a nice view to hang out on. There is a quiet and little known nature preserve within a few minutes walking distance.
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10/10 Excellent

Haines W.

Fantastic place
The owner of this property has taste and the cabin is beautiful!
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10/10 Excellent

Haines W.

So fun in every way. A huge deck out back with seating for about 14, plus a little ‘secret garde...
Loved the warmly furnished main room and kitchen with new appliances. Three levels with a variety of places to sleep including two rooms by a bath; a bath on main level; and on 3rd level 2 huge picture windows, card table, 6 bunk beds and an extra room with door that’s adorable. All bedding is fantastic. So much greenery on this property!
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10/10 Excellent

JAZMIN Q.

BEAUTIFUL!!
My family and I loved it!!! beautiful view close to trail with tall hills , Where my kids were able to slide down the snow. very peaceful and just amazing..totaly recomed it!!!

10/10 Excellent

Raul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and fun location
My kids had a lot of fun the place is a little old and it was hard to find information regarding trash disposal but we figured it out, overall it was a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Overall was a very good stay, nice view and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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6/10 Okay

RONALD R.

WILKIE CABIN
GREAT LOCATION AND NICE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Theresa S.

Very comfortable home
It has all the fixing of home and was a lovely stay. Everything you need to cook is there. Plenty of towels and linens. The beds were okay. It could comfortably handle six people for the living area. I think the dining table could take a few more. There are beds galore. The bedroom setup is a little weird with two being in the basement and the other 7 on the third floor. There is a full bath with a half bath in the basement. Initially, there was a hang-up on hot water being off, the pilot being off for the heater, and the grill was filthy. They did send someone within an hour to remedy the heat and pilot. Good customer service for any issues. The house was mostely clean but not like freshly dusted and wiped down if you know what I mean.
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6/10 Okay

Eun L.

Quiet place
The neighbor around the cabin was so quiet and we loved it. But there were too many ants all over and it bothered us a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

CAROLINA C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Weekend Trip
Quiet neighborhood. Relaxing environment, unfortunately there was an ant infestation that we were battling all weekend long. We also found hairs on some of the bed sheets. The house smelled dusty. Aside from that it was a nice place for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Haines W.

Unique cozy cabin
We booked this cabin for a family trip and it was perfect for our party of six. It was unique and charming with a cozy retro mountain feel. We especially love the A-line loft and lovely deck with the lovely view.
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8/10 Good

Alex H.

Family vacation fun at the Wilkie Cabin!
We had our original booking cancelled and Vacasa set aside the Wilkie Cabin for us. What a pleasant surprise! Kids enjoyed the spacious yard and loft area. There was room for everyone and we never felt too cramped. Location is great, you’re down the road from everything. Very quiet neighborhood as well. Cabin and appliances are a bit dated but that never bothered us. We will definitely be back!
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6/10 Okay

Tiffani V.

Spacious, nice location
The cabin had plenty of space and was in a nice location. The only downfall was the house was extremely dusty.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Adorable cabin
This cabin was adorable and we felt very comfortable there. Not too far from the lake or grocery stores and the area was nice.