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Bear Lake #223 - Big Bear Vacations
Big Bear Lake, CA
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Vacation Rental Description
Click to view a Video Tour! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YyjWsHmAuwWalking distance to Shore Acres Lodge and right on the lake with a boat dock! The house has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths plus a private boat dock. The kitchen is modest with microwave, enough to make your feast. The living room is nice with a wood burning fireplace, TV/wireless internet and a VCR. The master has a King and private 1/2 bath. The second and third bedrooms each have a queen size bed. The back deck overlooks the lake and give you an awesome view from the outdoor spa! The house is priced to reflect its 1968 built condition. It is our most moderately priced 3 bedroom lakefront with a dock and a spa. Good pets are welcome.
Policy: Pets Allowed
Minimum Stay: 0
Details:
Property Type: House
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 - 2 bath(s)
Suitability: Pet Friendly |
Features for this Property
| Boat Dock |
Central Heating |
Charcoal BBQ |
| DVD |
Lakefront |
Microwave & Coffee Pot |
| Pets Allowed |
Single Story |
TV |
| Internet |
Fireplace: Wood |
Full Kitchen |
| Spa/Jacuzzi: new |
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Guest Reviews of Bear Lake #223
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This is a Professionally Managed Home.
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big bear weekend |
Reviewed by: kathy from escondido
Reviewed on: 10/01/2009 for their stay in 09/2009
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| people were very helpful at front desk. however for my family and i to have spent approx.$620 for a three day, two night stay we expected the home to look a little nicer for example there was trash along both sides of the property, the deck did have nails sticking up (so if you have animals be careful)toilet seat in main bathroom was broken. Big bear was beautiful and it was nice to have the deck. |
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relaxing |
Reviewed by: erikaray13 from lake elsinore
Reviewed on: 08/31/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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| it was a very relaxing stay.the spa was wonderfull and it was close enough to town to get any supplies we needed.there were only two things i think could use improvment.the celing fan in the living room look and sounded like it was going to fall every time we turned it on and the walkway to the deck was very dangerous there was nails sticking out of the wood.beside those 2 minor problems i would definetly stay there again and even recomened it to family and friends |
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ye old shack |
Reviewed by: dogcat1 from Garden Grove, CA
Reviewed on: 06/04/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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I can't write what I would like to say because it would look bad on the folks at Big Bear Vactions. If the owners ever read the reviews I am the guy that rents your house every year for three trips adding up to 25 days a year.......$$$$$$
Please take some of the money and fix the things that need to be fixed!!!
Thank You, Dave |
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Manager Response: June 04, 2009 |
| The message has been passed on to the owners. Properties are maintained by both Big Bear Vacations and the owner. More complex repairs must be approved by the owner while minor items such as pilot lights and running toilets are taken care of by Big Bear Vacations 24 hour maintenance staff. |
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My Review |
Reviewed by: Stephanie Hubbard from Los Angeles, CA
Reviewed on: 03/12/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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We had a wonderful time. Swimming every day off the dock was
terrific. We will be coming back. |
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Cozy Cabin on the Lake |
Reviewed by: SrgPacheco from Los Angeles
Reviewed on: 03/12/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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On the positive side, it is nicely tucked away and very cozy. It was very nice being able to walk down to the lake. The views were awesome! Having the private dock was a major plus.
It could use some new carpeting and a bit of fixing up at the exterior.
I would definetly stay here again. |
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GREAT FOR FISHING |
Reviewed by: Dawn and Chris from CHATSWORTH CA
Reviewed on: 02/28/2009 for their stay in 10/2008
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| We had a wonderful time. The dock was great for our boat and who could resist the hot tub!!!! Everything we needed was right there. It was just great! And being pet friendly made a great time for out dog as well. |
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great fishing/ relaxing trip! |
Reviewed by: eric from los angeles, ca
Reviewed on: 02/27/2009 for their stay in 12/2008
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| This house was wonderful! great lake view, awesome fishing ( among 4 people fishing we caught 10 cat fish and 8 trout). Very comfortable seating and plush beds. The only problem was that we got charged for trash. I remember going though the house 3 times with my friend making sure all the trash was thrown out! We were charged $25 for one bag of trash! OMGOSH! $25!!! one bag of trash!!! that's crazy. Overall it was a great location and comfortable stay but i wouldn't refer it to my friends due to the trash fee! I want my money back Big Bear Vacations! It's the principle! |
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Manager Response: June 04, 2009 |
| Big Bear Vacation describes extra fees such as trash charges to all guests at time of check-in. The trash fee is charged to guest only if trash is left at the property. |
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Pleasant and Right on the Shore |
Reviewed by: MikeM from Las Vegas, Nevada
Reviewed on: 02/27/2009 for their stay in 09/2008
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| secluded and resides in a quiet area of the lake... has its own boat dock! the rooms were decent sized... the place was nice |
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worste experience |
Reviewed by: Lior from southern california
Reviewed on: 02/05/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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| I have visited Big Bear many times before and stayed at different cabins. This experience was very imbarasing to my family and friends due to the following... Jaccuzi tub was not working and was never fixed, the hot water only lasts for one person to shower, shower fossit was broken, dvd player did not work, stereo is very old and out dated, only radio and tape player ... Big Bear Vacations did not do anything but apologize for all of the above... manager offered a very low gift certificate to stay with them again, and i was supposed to get a call from the manager and his supervisor and never did!!! |
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Manager Response: February 07, 2009 |
| Thank you for responding to our survey. Issues with accomodations at this property are being addressed. This is an older lakefront home, with older spa and dock. It is economically priced for its condition and location. |
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Storm is no excuse... |
Reviewed by: cut and bruised from Los Angeles
Reviewed on: 01/21/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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We enjoyed the home and the location especially. However, the back porch with the view of the lake and access to the spa was not just snowed over, but thick with ice right at the back door.
I slipped, fell and cut myself the moment I arrived for my lake front vacation. There was a flimsy plastic shovel available to remove snow, but nothing available to remove ice at both entrances.
My fiancee called to complain and was given the excuse that there had been the biggest snow storm in 30 years. I do not know how this is an excuse for renting a property at that time of year with an already known and dangerous situation. We understand there is a risk during winter months and some maintenence to do ourselves, but this was excessive and I could have been badly hurt.
I had to go and purchase an icebreaker and spent most of my first day of vacation clearing a very thick slab of ice from both front and rear entrances.
Having lived in the snow in the past, knowing the only remedy would be to clear it in order to maintain a safe passage in and out of the home. That should have been taken care of by your maintenence staff prior to our arrival.
Thank you for your time reviewing this as well as the discount coupons and small refund that was given to us for the already broken BBQ.
We will use you again in the future. My hope is that this will help your company enforce better safety measures for your clientele and reduce possible liability claims against you as I am a business owner as well.
We did sign all your waivers, but there is an expectation that the premesis is not already hazardous and unsafe at the main entrances and exits before signing. |
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Manager Response: February 02, 2009 |
| Thank you for response to our survey on Unit 223, Bear Lake. We strive to provide an appropriate entrance and exit to all properties. Sometimes there is ice build-up close the the house as the weather warms and melts the snow and ice off the roof. We are sorry we didn't respond properly to your ice issue. I am glad you will stay with us again. Please let us do better for you on your future stay. |
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Peaceful Getaway |
Reviewed by: 3burgies from Laguna Niguel, CA
Reviewed on: 01/10/2009 for their stay in 12/2008
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| This place is location, location. Great view of the lake from the living room, kitchen and 2 of the 3 bedrooms. We really had a great time and this was the best vacation we have had in years. We would rent here again. The only issues we had were that the beds in the lake view rooms were hard and uncomfortable and the pots and pans in the kitchen need to be replaced. Also, it did not appear that the sheets were changed in the back lake view room so we used our own blankets and did not sleep under the covers in this bed. |
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Beautiful but dangerous |
Reviewed by: mgreg001 from Redlands California
Reviewed on: 01/08/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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| The cabin is amazingly beautiful, its quiet, peaceful and very cozy. However the road its on, Francis is not part of the city's plow coverage, so you couldn't park on the street. Also the front and back had few inches of ice that caused quite a few slips and a sprained wrist. I think between stays someone should come in to try to limit the amount of danger due to the ice. Lastly the Jacuzzi wouldn't heat unless you pushed a little red button inside the panel (which we learned from maintenance). Besides these issues, it was a very nice place to stay. |
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Big Bear Getaway |
Reviewed by: AmandaP from Mesa, AZ
Reviewed on: 10/20/2008 for their stay in 10/2008
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| Great location! It was nice and quiet location. Short walk to the dock and beautiful view. Only downside was the heat in the cabin kept resetting to 55 degrees! But once we got the fireplace going - it was worth it. |
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very relaxing |
Reviewed by: Druid
Reviewed on: 09/01/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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| Nice and peaceful - lots of rules, though. |
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Great Location on the lake |
Reviewed by: silver1
Reviewed on: 08/27/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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| We enjoy this home because it is on the lake with it's own dock for fishing. They need to invest in a new barbeque bacause the cover is broken and it could be dangerous. It's nice to have a spa but the water does not get hot enough and the jets do not work properly. It would really be nice if the backyard leading to the dock were fixed up a bit. It's hard to walk down to the dock in the dirt bacause it is on a slope. We stay there mainly because of the dock for fishing so we overlook these issues. |
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Manager Response: September 01, 2008 |
| Thank your for your response to Bear Lake Unit 223. We will bring the issues you mentioned up with the owner, however we will replace the BBQ. Again, thank your for your repsonse to our survey and hope you will stay with us again. |
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Nice view |
Reviewed by: Julie
Reviewed on: 08/12/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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| Great location. The house was a little run down and needed some repairs. |
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Manager Response: August 16, 2008 |
| Thank you for your response to our survey on Bear Lake Unit 223. This is an expensive small unit on the lake. We will notify the owner of guest concerns regarding the cabin. The beds are log style and newer but I understand the problem with the age of the cabin itself. Again, thank you for you response. This helps us give our future clients better service. |
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Great for relaxing on the lake. |
Reviewed by: shantbmw
Reviewed on: 07/17/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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The best vacation we had in years,the house is steps away from Big Bear Lake & in the middle of a quiet area,no traffig,no noise,great to spend cuality family time.Front desk people were friendly & knoledgeble about their job,paper work was done fast,& the house was better than we expected from the pictures on line.The house was roomy & clean & in order.Floor plan setup was nice & the kitchen had all the appliances & the dishware we needed.
I highly recommend this beach house for people looking to spend good time,away from the big city,observe nature,fishing,reading books,walking on the beach,watching the stars at night,safe play area for the kids,barbeque & etc..... |
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Best Place We Have Rented So Far! |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Reviewed on: 07/07/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| There is no mention of it, but there is also a boat launch right next door that the key ring for the house has a key to unlock. That was worth it to us, having the launch right there. Plus the property has ample room for the boat trailer (circular drive). The view is unobstructed and the area is quiet, most of the time. There is the resort next door, and the BBQ area and viewing deck is very close, close enough to see and hear, but it wasn’t Grand Central Station, so there was no problem. I enjoyed the spa on the deck. The dishes could be improved, mostly plastic and it is only my preference for china that caused concern (I suppose most people do not care). Could not figure out how to use the remote control, but didn’t watch TV anyway. Loved that it was dog friendly. |
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