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Stairway to Heaven in Big Bear Lake

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Castle Rock Trail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boulder Bay Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Aspen Glen Picnic Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Boulder Bay stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Boulder Bay vacation home, you'll find Big Bear Lake and Castle Rock Trail. Boulder Bay Park and Metcalf Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock Trail - 6 min walk
  • Boulder Bay Park - 13 min walk
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 4 min drive
  • The Village - 5 min drive
  • Snow Summit - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oakside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stairway to Heaven in Big Bear Lake

Would you like a relaxing space or tranquil work zone for a long term stay or a romantic getaway? The home has a fully stocked kitchen and multiple ways of entertainment . The 1st floor has a foosball table , small theater and office space . The 2nd floor has a bedroom and kitchen. The 3rd floor has a master suite with private balcony and view of the national forest. See the photos for a taste of the romantic possibilities.

Property manager

Candace

Languages

French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The spa room does present dangers. Be mindful

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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Long-term renters welcome. 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 2020-0234

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Stairway To Heaven In Big Bear
Stairway to Heaven in Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake
Stairway to Heaven in Big Bear Lake Private vacation home

Stairway to Heaven in Big Bear Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Keith L.

Not Worth the Money - HOT TUB DOESN'T WORK!!!
I reached out before booking this property to ensure the hot tub was working because I saw negative reviews about the hot tub. The owner ensured it was working. I also reach out days before my arrival because he said that it takes multiple days to heat up and he ensured me it was on and working. When we arrived, it was ice cold. I messaged the owner and he said that it was working and tried to get me to fix it for him. I told him I wouldn’t and he said he put in a trouble ticket. A maintenance worker arrived to check on it, without any notice, and he couldn’t repair the hot tub. Paying over value for a working hot tub was what I expected - but without a working hot tub, this was not worth the extra money. The owner didn’t even offer a partial refund, which is what I would’ve done if I was in his shoes. Aside from the hot tub - there were bugs everywhere. My son had spiders crawling all over him during the night. There were bugs flying around upstairs. Half of the furniture was wobbly or broken. Some of the lights were out. Overall, I would give this a 2.5 out of 5 stars. I would steer clear of this place unless it’s your only option left.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a dismal state: curtain panels were torn and missing, the kitchen was filthy with a grimy refrigerator and freezer, and every drawer was filled with hair and dirt. The house was covered in dust and really old spider webs, clearly neglected for a long time. I reported these issues to the host, including a broken jacuzzi and shower, and another bathroom that was unusable at night due to a broken light bulb and towel handle. The host's response was shockingly dismissive and rude. He denied the problems and demanded that I leave the house in good condition, showing no intention to address the issues. The situation escalated when the host arrived unannounced with cleaning staff, who acknowledged the need for deep cleaning. However, the host became confrontational, accusing me of having unrealistically standards and even threatening me with additional cleaning fees. Feeling unsafe and uncomfortable, especially with the host staying on the same property, my husband and I decided to leave two days early. The cleaning staff could only manage to partially clean the kitchen, highlighting the extent of neglect. The host's behavior remained unprofessional throughout, and he continued to send negative messages after our departure. Nobody deserves to be disrespected this way. I travel a lot and had never an experience like this host. It serves as a warning about the importance of proper maintenance and respectful host-guest interactions in the hospitality industry.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lakeview
Very spacious, clean and relaxing. The bonus room was awesome. My kids played foosball and we enjoyed watching a couple of movies as a family. Didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub however it was a nice option to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin M., Chino, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vacay
Property was really nice. There were a lot of stairs to get to the front door, so be prepared if you pack a lot of stuff. It was listed as 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in VRBO, but it's actually 2 beds and 2 baths only. Owner was so nice and communicative that he offered the manager's apartment downstairs if we needed more space. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property did have many stairs to get into the front door but the location of the cabin was amazing
Overall experience was amazing location was perfect still had snow and the cabin is right next to a hill perfect for hiking... We had an early issue with smoke alarms going off the property manager Frank called me back and we worked something out overall experience was excellent would definitely go back.. and you need not bring anything to this cabin they provide dishes pots pans silverware spices really like this place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea N., Chino Hills, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden mountain hideaway
The overall cabin was really cozy and had everything you need on a trip. The property manager was extremely nice and helpful. The overall location was great, it’s pretty close to everything you’d want to do in Big Bear. The each balcony has a beautiful view! Be warned, a vehicle with AWD or 4x4 is HIGHLY recommended in the snow. The drive way is pretty steep, be prepared for a lot of stairs. This is a really good location for a weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Iuliia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited after the all snowfalls in the BBL area. Parking was a challenge, with lots of snow it was pretty hard to get up the parking space without chains or 4x4 car. Path and stairs to the house were also hard to get to due to snow, owner\management might need to pay more attention to this issue in the future. The house itself is good, with nice amenities and good vibe in general. However hot tub was not working (and owner promised to partially refund due to this fact, but it haven't happened so far). Overall - good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandro R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Easy and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

khalilullah o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super nice manager, clean property.
The manager was very nice, they properly was very clean, comfortable, and very nice views with the all facilities, even there were some warm clothes and boots under the beds, the kitchen was perfect with the items, I strongly suggest the others to enjoy their vacation in this properly specially for the families with kids it's a best place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

N

Travelled with family and small children
One of the worst experience. To get to the property we have to walk through an icy driveway. I fell on my hand. The owner didn't have the courtesy to clean the parking. It was a mountain of snow. Impossible to park.

8/10 Good

July C L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay.
We love the location and the cabin. It was too big for just the two of us, but I chose it because of the indoor hot tub, and we were not able to use it. I was notified the day before, which was very disappointing. I was told I was going to get a $60 discount, which I didn't. And we were able to check out at 4pm, not 11am. That was good. But still, the spa situation was a bummer. Overall, the location, communication and stay, was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siria V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good calm and clean place
Everything was good calm and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Erika F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fishhooks in the carpet
1st thing. This was the 2nd time renting this cabin. The first time was flawless and everything great with the one note that it was just one of us and we never used anything but main floor and deck. This 2nd visit was with us, husband wife and two grown children. The place is amazing structurally and location wise. Unfortunately the maintenance and care of this place for this visit was very poor. We arrived late at 730pm and the manager was there cleaning in a rushed way. It was nice to meet her but upon her leaving, we found the upstairs bed unmade, laundry in the dryer, downstairs laundry garbage full, house and kitchen unswept with food on the floor. Perhaps they vacuumed but on the living room we pulled out 2 fishing hooks from carpet. So dangerous. When we took 1st shower in master bathroom it severely started pouring water down on the dining room table, initially dripping but with in a few seconds a 7 or 8 stream decent pouring. We didn't use fireplace but it was full of ash and wood not stocked just a couple of pieces leftover. Spa worked after calling owner and figuring out some nobs were off. There were some pieces of the spa laying around in spa and not sure it was clean didn't smell that chlorinated unlike first visit. The main TV worked fine but the downstairs had no volume and no instructions how to configure it to a cd player next to it. The spa TV has never worked despite many attempts to plug it in and turn on. Deck was also unkempt and unswept. The grill and utensils appeared used and uncleaned from appearances but we didn't use. Also, the ac didn't appear to work well blows air but not to temp. The ceiling fan on main floor worked till the 3rd night of our stay but then it died. Overall, this location is Divine and is a prime spot with a gorgeous view and great location to outdoors, park, lake, and town. Unfortunately it appeared, despite reserving the place months early, they were unprepared for our arrival despite us arriving later than expected. We loved our 4 day vacation and made the most of it. We love this cabin and location but for such a premium price and a lackluster response to shower leaking badly & dangerous hooks on the floor, its a gamble. If you don't care about keptness & want best location & a big cabin with prime view, this is great if you don't mind price. But if you want the value of the premium price you pay for and want the amenities operational as promised at reservation. Its 50 50 based on 2 visits
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness
stairs cwere a bit much but well
Very beautiful home close to the lake, town and hiking trails. The stairs cwere a bit much but well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sybilla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and manager
Property had everything we could ask for Big enough for two families Great entertainment area downstairs, spa Comfortable beds, full kitchen Two nice porches Nice quiet location, short distance to everything Property manager is right next door She is extremely nice and willing to answer all your questions.. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna Annette M., Glendale, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loving place
We all enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute get awat
The cabin was perfect! Great cute stay! We had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

becky l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great hill and view!
So my family didn't love the stairs, but oh well, I guess I should have given them more of a warning. We had a blast exploring and sledding down the yard!! The house was awesome. Great craftsmanship and design (despite being a bit dated) very comfortable for two couples and one child, felt like we were at mom & dads place! Check in was easy, the property manager was VERY friendly. There was a bit of confusion of if the spa was cleaned/treated between guests, so we didn't use it. Other thing that was lacking, we couldn't find a can opener! Other than that, we were extremely happy with our stay. Thank you again for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

kari d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfortable
This is not high end accommodations but it is clean and comfortable. The location was perfect for us. Very private but just a quick drive to town for restaurants and shopping. The views are wonderful and the kitchen was well equipped. The on-site manager was very friendly and responsive to our questions. The only downside was the sofa and love seat in the living room. They were very old, worn and uncomfortable. If they were replaced, we would definitely stay here again. If not, not happening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana M., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful views
My family and I enjoyed our stay. The home was well situated for privacy and peaceful views. The jacuzzi and foosball table were nice extras. With the fresh snow on the sloped property, we enjoyed a snowball fight and our kid-made slide!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
We took a last minute skiing trip, and this place was amazing. Great for the kiddos, especially the basement/game room/movie theater. We also loved the indoor hot tub! We rented it knowing about the climb to the front door (no joke with all the ice and snow on the stairs, carrying suitcases and coolers after dark), but it truly is the stairway to heaven. On site property manager Margie is awesome, and the property owner was very quick to answer questions and made the check in process a breeze. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Maricruz R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good house to enjoy BB
Margie was a great property manager, thank you for being so hospitable. We had a great time! The views from this house were gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was great. I would definitely stay there again if I have the chance.
Property was was fantastic. Didn’t know that there was 48 stairs the the front door but that’s ok. Overall it was a great stay. They even had pre cut firewood for the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boulder bay stairs!
Be prepared for stairs! Very much worth the climb. Very quiet and private. Spacious home with indoor spa. Incredible view including the lake itself from large balcony outside living room and spa room.. I would return and recommend. A little pricey though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021