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Forest getaway in Fawnskin, the quiet side of Big Bear

Family-friendly stay near The Village

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fawnskin, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grout Bay Picnic Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Fawnskin

North Shore stay.With a stay at this North Shore cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Bear Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Grout Bay Picnic Area. Big Bear Solar Observatory and North Shore Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Bear Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grout Bay Picnic Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Snow Summit - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • The Village - 17 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 17 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De La Nonna - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bowling Barn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Forest getaway in Fawnskin, the quiet side of Big Bear

Escape the city and experience being surrounded by tall pine trees and clear, starry nights. Close to the lake, this lovely cabin is located on the quiet north side of the lake in Fawnskin, away from the hectic town environment, yet a short drive to the ski slopes and other winter activities. In summer, the north side is the best location for access to bike paths, hiking trails, and boat & kayak launches.

It features two bedrooms plus a loft with a pull-out sofa. Free WIFI, huge front deck and plenty of parking space off the road. A fully fenced back yard.

Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, complete with forest critters, trash must be secured. Keep in mind you are in a forest setting with wild animals such as bears, coyotes, raccoons, etc. Never leave young children unattended, even in the fenced back yard.


This cabin is located in a quiet, family neighborhood. If you are seeking a party house, this is NOT for you. The community has strict good neighbor regulations. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Excessive noise, amplified music, and/or unruly behavior has severe consequences, including a $500 fine for a first offense; $1,000 fine for a second offense. My policy is immediate eviction if law enforcement is contacted.

Parking for up to three vehicles on the circular driveway. Parking on the street is prohibited by the city to allow space for snow plows.

Sorry, no pets. Only certified service dogs excepted.

Renting a cabin in the mountains is not like renting a house in the city. Weather conditions can change dramatically in the mountains. While rare, if there are power outages, highway closures, severe weather warnings, or fire alerts I receive them on my phone. Therefore, I must have rapid, direct communication with my guests. As a condition of renting this property, I MUST have a valid working phone number for texts and/or voice contact. Any guests unwilling to provide a valid number, or communicate by text will not be accepted.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 9 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,516 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties or excessive noise, per county permit codes. Citations charged to guest. Complaints may result in eviction.
Dishes must washed and stored at check-out.
Only registered service dogs permitted, with copy of current service card. An additional $25 is charged by our cleaning crew. No therapy dogs.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: House is NOT child-proofed.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00638

Property is also known as

Forest Getaway in Fawnskin the Quiet Side of Big Bear
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Forest getaway in Fawnskin, the quiet side of Big Bear Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Collin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay in Fawnskin. The home was as described and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

keith l.

Liked: Cleanliness
property was fine. A bit smaller than expected. Balcony was very nice. good location. close to the lake. Owners were very responsive. check in process was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place in a Great Location!

The cabin was beautiful and very clean, and we had a great time renting it! The check in process was super easy, the drive to the city wasn’t long, and the cabin gave us so many memories! Would 100% do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin on a beautiful and quiet street

We really enjoyed our stay in this cabin. It had everything to make us feel at home. There is plenty of room to accommodate a family. Very cozy and so beautiful outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cabin

This cabin is nestled in a beautiful location away from all the busyness of the town. We had a very relaxing few days in this adorable cabin. The property owner communicates very efficiently. The check in and check out process was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

MITCHELL M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly cozy start

Beautiful mountain snow surroundings. Very clean roomy cabin, prefect for my family of six, Near by everything, village, lake, slopes, trails Great communication with a personal touch. Can’t wait to return for the next trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haseeb R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful cozy home!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property, FL very cosy from the second we walked in. Using the fireplace was our highlight. The only feedback I will have is that the paintings in the house were a little creepy, and the bathroom downstairs had no heating and was very cold. Also took a little while to figure out how to turn on the lights as a lot of the lights were unplugged.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley W., Laguna Hills

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving family trip

Loved this property and the communication from the owners. Couldn’t have been easier, all around. Thank you Sharon for helping my family have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving trip in Fawnskin! Also we loved that this cabin was in Fawnskin, away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Great stay!

Property was well represented in the photos and description. We were so glad to have the laundry facilities and deck. Very easy to get to the lake and wonderful, quiet neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, cozy & quaint

The Sheldon’s Fawnskin cabin is a terrific little get away cabin. I was very happy with how clean the place was. The beds were very comfortable too. The neighbor is very quiet and peaceful. The view from their deck is exquisite. I stayed with my boyfriend the 1st night, then the following day our two good friends joined us. The cabin gets chilly at night but there is a fireplace and a great heater. There are tons of board games too. I would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

We stayed here as a short weekend getaway in February. Easy check-in process and it was ready earlier than originally stated. The house was cozy but a little chilly at first. The house thermostat takes a few hours to warm the house and the bedrooms also have decent wall space heaters. The beds are comfy but the pillows are a little flatter than what we are used to using. We also stayed during COVID which led to reduced pillows and blankets in the house based on safety concerns. The living room was perfect for relaxing, watching TV, while enjoying a nice wood fire. The porch is awesome and perfect to let our 2-year-old run around on. The house overall is clean but it does have heavily used kitchen supplies like cookware and utensils. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Mountain Experience

A spacious cozy cabin that was very enjoyable. Lovely Neigborhood! The kids loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Aquilino P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our first time in Big Bear.

Kind of what we expected. Roomier than what we acttually need for a couple with a toddler but in general a nice cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Visit

Cozy cabin on quiet side of the lake. The deck is big but could have been swept. It was comfortable overall but the heater in the bedroom didn’t work so bring a spare just in case. We ended up buying one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely retreat!

We had a wonderful stay! We came to hike and were pleased to be away from the hustle and bustle of Big Bear- although it was nice to have it within driving distance if we needed groceries (Vons is not too far away) or good pastries (Copper Q). The cottage is in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood and close to many hiking trails (most of the Big Bear 5). Check in was a breeze and communication with Sharon was great- she let us know that the place was ready early in case we wanted to check in earlier. The house is very homey and comfortable. Instructions for garbage and wifi, etc. are very clear. Wifi worked really well. There are two big screen tvs- but we didn't use either, so can't say much about them. The kitchen was well equipped- although we didn't do much cooking. There are lots of books and a history of the area. The deck is fantastic- we ate outside. There were lots of thick towels, the beds were comfortable and the place was very clean. We had a great stay and highly recommend it, if you want to hike and be in a quiet area close to the lake. Next time we need to breath mountain air we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Clean and perfect cabin!

We truly enjoyed our stay in big bear. The cabin was clean, has all you need for cooking and all the bath necessities. Well maintained and owner was quick to respond to questions and flexible with my need to leave a little late due to unforeseen snow. I would say the only thing I would have to change would be that there was no mention that the cabin didn’t have a dishwasher. Other than this it was perfect. Plenty of beds , bedding and games to play as well! Would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone visiting the are. Only 14 min or so to the Skii slopes too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kailey V.

Super cozy getaway! Highly recommend

Was exactly what I was looking for! My fiancé & I really enjoyed our trip. The owner was very sweet & very easy to communicate with! The cabin was very spacious & had a warm feel to it. Very close to big bear lake, & just a short drive to the town! Would highly recommend to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018