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How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear

Top rated by guests
The main entrance of the cabin features a fenced-in concrete patio area, rustic stone accents, and a charming gabled porch roof nestled among mature pine trees.
A culinary dream featuring a massive granite island, custom cabinetry, and professional-grade stainless appliances.
This sprawling living area flows effortlessly into the gourmet kitchen. With rustic beamed ceilings and high-end finishes, it's a perfect setup for entertaining.
Enjoy a meal in this stunning space featuring a tin-style ceiling, custom red cabinetry, and professional appliances.
Stunning custom kitchen featuring a large granite island, a rustic farmhouse sink, and elegant tin ceilings.
review stars
9.4Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
The property is new, well maintained, and beautifully appointed, offering a cozy and modern mountain cabin feel. Guests enjoyed the comfortable beds and the convenient location close to activities.
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(20 Ratings)

Cabin in Big Bear, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cabin rental

How Sweet It Is | Walk to Big Bear Village & Lake | Cozy Mountain Cabin

Escape to How Sweet It Is, a charming mountain cabin in the heart of Big Bear Lake, just minutes from The Village, Big Bear Lake, marinas, hiking trails, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain Resort. Whether you're planning a ski trip, family vacation, romantic getaway, or weekend retreat with friends, this cozy alpine cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and mountain charm.
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this beautifully furnished two-story chalet comfortably accommodates families and small groups with an inviting open floor plan, rustic décor, modern amenities, and peaceful forest surroundings. Spend your mornings enjoying coffee on the private deck, afternoons exploring the lake and Village, and evenings relaxing by the fireplace after a day of adventure.
The Space

Step inside to soaring knotty pine ceilings, hardwood floors, and an inviting living room designed for relaxation. Cozy up on the leather sofa beside the gas fireplace while streaming your favorite shows on the Smart TV with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Large windows fill the home with natural light and beautiful forest views.
The fully equipped kitchen features marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, cookware, dishes, and everything needed to prepare home-cooked meals. Enjoy breakfast at the bistro dining table or dine outdoors on the spacious deck complete with patio seating, a propane BBQ, and fire pit.
Upstairs, the open loft serves as a luxurious primary suite featuring a king bed, Smart TV, private bathroom, and an oversized soaking tub with peaceful treetop views—the perfect place to unwind after hiking or skiing. The downstairs guest bedroom offers a comfortable queen bed and Smart TV, making this cabin ideal for couples, families, or small groups.
Outside, enjoy a private deck surrounded by towering pines, fresh mountain air, and a natural snow play area beside the cabin during winter months that's perfect for sledding and family fun.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Streaming TV- Downstairs Entry Level
Open Loft: (No Door) King Bed, Streaming TV, Private Full Bath w/ Soaking Tub- Upstairs 2nd Level

Bathroom Arrangements:
Hallway 3/4 Bath (Shower Only)- Downstairs Entry Level Off Kitchen
Private Full Bath w/ Shower/Soaking Tub- Upstairs 2nd Level

Amenities
• Walk to Big Bear Village
• Minutes to Big Bear Lake & Marina
• Less than 10 minutes to Snow Summit & Bear Mountain
• Gas Fireplace
• High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Smart Streaming TVs
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Dishwasher
• Private Deck
• Propane BBQ Grill
• Outdoor Fire Pit
• Forest Views
• Free Parking
• Family Friendly
• Perfect for Ski Trips, Hiking, Fishing & Lake Vacations
Nearby Attractions
• Big Bear Village
• Big Bear Lake
• Pine Knot Marina
• Snow Summit Resort
• Bear Mountain Resort
• Alpine Zoo
• Scenic Hiking & Biking Trails
• Restaurants, Breweries & Coffee Shops
• Grocery Stores & Shopping

Every season offers something special from skiing and snowboarding in winter to boating, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and lake activities throughout spring, summer, and fall.

Winter Travel: Mountain conditions may require AWD/4WD and snow chains during storms. Please check road conditions before your trip.
Experience everything Big Bear has to offer while enjoying the comfort, privacy, and convenience of How Sweet It Is your perfect mountain getaway close to all the area's best attractions.

-Sleeps 4
-2 Car Driveway Parking
-2 Pets Welcome w/ Additional Fee
-1,220 Square Feet
City Permit #: VRR-2024-1208

Amenities at How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Big Bear, CA

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Nearby attractions

Mount Rubidoux Park
32.3 mi
Boulder Bay Park
1.7 mi
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
2.9 mi
San Bernardino County Museum
21 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(20 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The property is new, well maintained, and beautifully appointed, offering a cozy and modern mountain cabin feel. Guests enjoyed the comfortable beds and the convenient location close to activities.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
The hosts were incredibly accommodating and super responsive. The house is in walking distance to all the best spots and easy to access
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2023
Property is new, well maintained and well appointed.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay at How Sweet It Is. It's a beautiful place, well maintained and very cozy. However, we were disappointed to discover that the upstairs master tub/shower was not functional. We weren't informed about this ahead of time, but it was clearly out of order (the knobs just turned with no resistance and no water). While this did not significantly negatively impact our experience, it was disappointing and necessitated all 4 of us using the downstairs shower. Also - the steep driveway is clearly problematic if there is snow/ice, which there was overnight on our 2nd night. Thankfully I anticipated this and did not park in the driveway. I parked at the top of the driveway, off the road but close enough for me to worry that I might get a ticket. And even with this, I spent an hour getting the car out (a sedan with tire chains) on our check-out morning, making everything rushed so that we could get out before the housekeepers came. At the bottom of the driveway there is a significant drop-off, conjuring visions of the car sliding through the barrier and down the hillside below. While there isn't really anything that you can do about this, a heads-up and/or direction on where/how to park with snow/ice might be helpful in the future. All in all, however, we had a very pleasant stay and enjoyed the house. Thank you.
6 / 10Average·Feb 2023
Our stay was overall very nice, however master bed and couch have huge indents in them as though someone had laid in the exact spot for a very lengthy time making them uncomfortable and hard to get out of, in need of replacing Hot water only stayed hot for 5 minutes, management office sent a very friendly man to check it out, who told us only a 40 gallon hot water heater, we had to take turns on different nights to shower, on a side note it was very cold during our stay, so we do understand a little in inconvenience in that area We had originally booked a different house that was not ready as it was being renovated, the management company gave us a few alternates, but one of them got rented right as we selected it which was the same day we got the notification, that part wasn’t super cool, they should have given us options and at least waited a day for us to respond before making those same properties available, so we had to settle with this option Overall this place was nice, clean and convenient to activities, just the comfort level was not there
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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at How Sweet It Is - Downtown Village Retreat at Big Bear?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.