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5 of 5 stars
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Las Vegas, Navada
May 15, 2005
165/165 found this review helpful

My friends and I are serving in the US Navy stationed in San Diego, California and we travel to Big Bear each weekend in the winter when our schedule allows.

Instead of making the three hour drive back to San Diego we decided to rent a cabin. Golden Bear just happened to be the first place we stopped, and we have been in love with it since. Once, we were snowed in on the mountain and couldn't leave and they gave us a very generous discount on our cottage to ease our burden.

Another time we had planned to rent cottages for a group of thirty and planning it a month prior wasn't any problem. Soon after, our military schedule changed and we were unable to meet our reservation date. This wasn't any problem for the Golden Bear group. They understood our predicament, helped us pick a later date, and credited our account for any unused portoin.

We had made attempts to stay at Golden Bear plenty of other times throughout the season but soon learned that reservations book up fast! I definitely know why, some of the other places on the mountain were far less accomodating and more expensive too! You may not want to plan your trip around desireable weather, by the time you try to book, any one of their 28 cabins could be filled.

Golden Bear is within a few minutes drive to supplies, the main village, the lake, and ski areas. It is an affordable and friendly atmosphere which I look forward to visiting this next ski season!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2005
  • Member since July 07, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Average price*: $184 (year-round)
Great Mountain Get Away

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Las Vegas, NV
Apr 29, 2005
90/90 found this review helpful

Golden Bear Cottages at Big Bear Lake has become our home away from home for the past few years. Not just for my wife and I, but also for our friends as well. The cabins are rustic - just what you would want in a mountain resort, but well appointed with refrig, micro, TV, VCR etc. We have found the cabins to be well maintained and very clean. The property where the cabins are situated is also very well maintained with pool and spa, and during the summer you can even catch a Saturday night movie on the big screen - pool Side... Now how is that for relaxing. The Staff and management will be sure to take good care of you because when you visit Golden Bear Cottages, you're not just another customer, but an appreciated guest...... Great resort in a great place!!

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A Place to Return to for Families

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Los Angeles,CA
Apr 28, 2005
77/77 found this review helpful

If you want a place where you can take your kids and grangchildren, this is the place to go. The cleanest cabins we have ever stayed in. The property is beautiful and the people who run this family owned business are the best. All of our china painting group feels like I do, and they asked me to write this review for us all. We will tell all of our ladies in the club to take their families to Golden Bear Cottages.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2005
  • Member since July 08, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Loved the Golden Bear

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
winchester, california
Apr 28, 2005
50/50 found this review helpful

We have just returned from a weekend at the Golden Bear. The cabins are magnificent and we have never experienced such incredible service before. The staff at the cabins is wonderful. They took care of all my needs the whole time we were there. We stayed in a wonderful cabin with a great view. It was a great inexpensive way for us to get away from the city and enjoy a couple of days in the mountains. They had so many fun things to do while we were there. My wife and I really loved the pool. It even had a tv so that I did not miss any of my favorite sporting events wihle we were enjoying the fun and sun. After a good day of relaxing we enjoyed our in room spa. It was wonderful. We finished the nights off with movies we picked up at the office. They have a very extensive collection of movies to choose from just a short walk from the cabin. Overall I would say this is probably the best cabin we have ever stayed in on vacation.

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Loved the Cottage!

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Prescott, AZ
Apr 28, 2005
48/48 found this review helpful

I recently stayed at Golden Bear Cottages in the Fuzzy Bear cabin. The cabin was really clean, comfortable and had a full kitchen. The pool and hot tub area was clean and not too crowded. I found the staff was friendly and helpful. They also have lots of games and movies available for customers. I really enjoyed my stay at Golden Bear Cottages, and Big Bear was absolutely beautiful!

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Golden Bear Cottages Resort Address

39367 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315