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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lakeside

Bed Count 5 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 12 Max

Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 10 Max

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

Bed Count 4 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 10 Max

Hotel Description

The clean cabins at Golden Bear Cottages get good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Metcalf Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. Built in 1927, this comfortable cabin has 25 cabins over 2 floors. All cabins offer free WiFi and washers/dryers.

  • All cabins offer washers/dryers, fireplaces and living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include supervised childcare, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes basketball, volleyball and downhill skiing
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Village and 8 minutes from Snow Summit
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 24 November to 25 November:

  • Business centre

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:

  • Business centre

Property Features

Golden Bear Cottages offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a children's pool. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Golden Bear Cottages. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Big Bear Lake cabin.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 25 buildings
  • Built in 1927
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Washer/dryer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Golden Bear Cottages offers 25 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. This Big Bear Lake cabin provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Fireplace
  • Washer and dryer
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Sledding on site
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Downhill skiing on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include body treatments.

  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Body treatments

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

A security deposit is due upon check-in. Deposit amount will vary based on cabin size.

Golden Bear Cottages offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests will receive lockbox information. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property does not use a professional cleaning service
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 6
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 22 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Golden Bear Cottages House Big Bear Lake
  • Golden Bear Cottages Fawnskin
  • Golden Bear Cottages Big Bear Lake
  • Golden Bear Cottages House
  • Golden Bear Cottages House Fawnskin
  • Golden Bear Cottages
  • Golden Bear Cottages Cabin
  • Golden Bear Cottages Cabin Big Bear Lake
  • Golden Bear Cottages Cabin
  • Golden Bear Cottages Big Bear Lake
  • Golden Bear Cottages Cabin Big Bear Lake

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the cabin before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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