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Vista Hide Out #874 - Big Bear Vacations
Big Bear Lake, CA
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Vacation Rental Description
Vista Hide Out is a large, romantic one bedroom one bath cabin located less than one block to Shore Acres Lodge, that sleeps TWO (four if you use the sofa sleeper). Vista Hide Out is the perfect year round home, decorated in mountain décor, with all the amenities and easy on the budget. The bedroom has a log queen size bed. The living room has a fire stove, TV/DVD as well as a fully equipped kitchen to make that special meal. The backyard is fully fenced, just incase you want to bring Fido, and has a large deck with SPA! So don’t hesitate, this one will not last.
Policy: Pets Allowed
Minimum Stay: 0
Details:
Property Type: House
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 - 1.0
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Features for this Property
| Charcoal BBQ |
Fenced Yard |
Fireplace |
| Microwave & Coffee Pot |
Pets Allowed |
Single Story |
| Spa/Jacuzzi |
TV |
Full Kitchen |
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Guest Reviews of Vista Hide Out #874
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Gas! Gas! Gas! |
Reviewed by: BigBear FirstTimer from Brussels, Belgium
Reviewed on: 10/08/2009 for their stay in 09/2009
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Positive - A beautiful location, a charming home and chalet, great hot tub and deck, BBQ and so on. We phoned up on an impulse driving up from San Digo, explained our requirements and price points and the agent was very helpful to place us in a great location which overall we loved.
Lots of towels, blankets and comfy sofas to relax on after a long drive / hike / bike trail.
Negative - There was a very powerful smell of gas coming from the cooker which even though we checked all pilot lights were on, still made us very wary of switching on the lights (not all the light bulbs were working either, a very simple thing to check when service takes place on check out of previous guests). Almost overpowering stench of gas in the morning so we had the windows open all the time, great in Summer, bad in winter.
The bed needs service...
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Manager Response: November 03, 2009 |
| Thank you for your response to our survey on Unit 874. The house now has a new stove installed. There is no longer a gas smell problem. All the light s are working. Again, thank you for responding to our survey |
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would rather pay more for better maintenance |
Reviewed by: weekend renter from santa monica, california
Reviewed on: 08/27/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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| I went to this cabin to get away, and it is isolated as i had hoped. It is in a nice location and was perfectly comfortable in terms of furniture and bedding. There are very few lights in the place so reading at night is virtually inmpossible without moving the lights around. The big downside for me was that I found the cabin in need of basic maintenance (things such as most of the lights don't work I think because the bulbs seem to be out, the locks on the front door stick badly and i needed to call to have them opened, the gas stove leaks leaving a smell of gas in the unit so you have to leave all the windows open, many of the dishes were dirty (probably a result of having people do their own), and some of the lights on the porch are out, the vertical blinds no longer open and close and turn correctly. All of these things are easily corrected and would make a weekend stay for someone who does not want to go buy light bulbs that much more pleasant. I certainly was not interested in washing all the dishes just to make sure the ones I needed were clean. Maybe it is because of the usual clientele, but I found all the attention being put on parking restrictions, room occupancy restrictions, taking out your own trash, doing your own dishes and all the fines attendant thereto to be irritating. I wish as much attention were paid to making sure the lights work and the dishes are clean. As a result of the above, I spent very little time there when i would have stayed in the entire time. |
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Manager Response: September 02, 2009 |
| Big Bear Vacations is one af few companies in Big Bear that boast a 24 hour maintenance staff to respond to issues such as lights door lock etc. Extra light bulbs are stocked under the kitchen sink for guest convenience. Older gas stoves utilize a pilot system this does leave a slight gas odor behind, however, there is no issues with gas leakage. Parking occupancy, trash etc. are part of the City of Big Bear Lake ordinances that regulate the large economy of vacation rentals and weekend tourism. All of these issues are out side of Big Bear Vacations control. |
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Cozy Cabin and great size for pet owners! |
Reviewed by: South Bay Couple from Torrance, CA
Reviewed on: 08/26/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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Big Bear Vacation Check-In was quick and helpful. We were able to get our keys in a timely fashion, received helpful information, and found the cabin easily. The house was adequate, a little outdated, but had most of the essentials. (It was missing a can opener, wine glasses, matches, and kitchen towels/potholders)
The cabin is in a beautiful neighborhood within a short walk to the lake. My husband and I enjoyed walking our dog through the neighborhood in the evenings. The backyard was great for our large dog to play in without worry of her escaping (the fencing was great). The back patio was nice for relaxing, grilling, and taking a dip in the Hot Tub. |
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great Stay |
Reviewed by: jordan from Menifee CA
Reviewed on: 08/20/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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| We had a great stay. If we had a problem they were right there to help out. They were extremely friendly and polite. I would recommed staying there. |
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Perefct Get-a-way! |
Reviewed by: KimT from Las Vegas, Nevada
Reviewed on: 06/11/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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| At least once a year, I try to get away to Big Bear to enjoy some solitude in the beauty of the forest where I can read by a toasty fire and relax in a hot tub - and this little treasure had it all! Even my pups were welcome and they really enjoyed the expansive yard, filled with all kinds of interesting things to smell & even a playful squirrel. The location was perfect - only minutes away from the village, where I love to shop, eat, and take in a movie. And in addition to all of that, I also found the office staff to be extremely friendly, accommodating, responsive and just all around helpful. I plan to return to this specific cabin again and again ? it was just wonderful and met all my needs. P.S. I had two small hick-ups during my stay , one with a light that went out and the other with a flu that decided to close on it?s own - and both times a handy-man was at my doorstep within minutes to remedy the situation! I highly recommend Big Bear vacations and this particular little slice of heaven. |
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Nice Cabin But Needs Some Repair |
Reviewed by: Farah Khalid from Sherman Oaks, CA
Reviewed on: 05/21/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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This cabin was really great except for some major issues that could
easily be fixed. The living room area was huge as was the deck and
back yard. I brought my dog up with me to enjoy the back yard but
we found out that the fence was broken, and obviously so. It
looked like someone had backed into it and then taken off, leaving
a big gap where my dog could escape out of. It also looked like
someone had tried a half-assed repair when what is really needed
is a new fence.
There were three of us who stayed here and unfortunately, the
"sofabed" is hardly something that could be used. Besides the fact
that is was broken-- my friend sat on it and fell through, the
mattress felt more like a bed of nails than anything else. My poor
friend opted for sleeping on the couch--- which is not what we
rented a 3 occupancy cabin for.
The management was very nice and told us that if we had
complained they would have upgraded us to another cabin. I had
two issues with this-- 1) We arrived at 11pm, it was too dark to see
the fence, and by the time we realized the sofa bed situation, it was
1am and we had already unpacked all our food--- we only had one
full day there so we didn't want to spend that day repacking our
food and moving to another cabin.
2) As a rental company, they need to make sure the cabin is in
working order before renting it. The gate is clearly visible from the
street and should have been fixed before renting out to someone.
Our other issue was there was no hot water in the shower-- it was
luke warm. But, we were in a cabin so we just dealt with it and
made the best of what we had.
Basically, a great cabin IF they fix the gate, get a NEW sofa bed, and
fix the hot water in the shower. Otherwise, prepare to rough it. |
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Great Place to Stay away from Home |
Reviewed by: Kenda Robinson from Kingman, AZ
Reviewed on: 05/21/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| The cabin was great!! The fenced in yard for our Dogs was perfect!! They loved the trees, and they ran all over the yard, while we sat in the Hot Tub/Spa. Very relaxing!! We will rent this cabin again on our next trip to Big Bear Lake. |
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Perfection!!!! |
Reviewed by: sandman from Mission Viejo, CA
Reviewed on: 02/27/2009 for their stay in 02/2009
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Great cabin and wonderful neighborhood. We got lucky and happened to be there for one of the biggest snowstorms of the year! It made for a very romantic Valentine?s day weekend and we can?t wait to return. Just keep in mind a couple of important facts. First you are going to the mountains, and second you are going to the mountains! So be prepared! I read so many reviews that bickered about, slopes, ice & cold weather, hello? You are not going to the St Regis.
Now that I am done ranting, I have to say this cabin was worth every penny. We were located barely a block to the lake. The cabin was warm (bring firewood), cozy and comfortable. Also the proximity to town was great. This cabin has a big backyard and its very dog friendly. Our 2 labs loved every second. The spa hit the spot after a long day of playing in the snow. FYI someone complained in an earlier thread that the spa cover was heavy and covered with snow, again! You are in the mountains so you will have to work a little, but the little effort required is well worth it. FYI In the winter make sure to bring extra blankets and pillows just for extra comfort. Bottom line for the price this place is well worth it and we will definitely return again.
If you are coming from LA or OC in the winter be sure to take the back way via lucernceville 15N to 18. It adds about 45 minutes of distance but subtracts hours of sitting on the 330/18. We left OC on Friday night at 4pm and arrived in big bear @7:30pm. While I was checking in I heard people stating 5-6 hours to drive up the front, in fact I heard the receptionist state to someone ?Well you better turn around and go the back way? as the 330/18 has closed due to the storm. The good part is its only about 30 mintues of mountain driving the rest is on a flat freeway in the desert. Don?t forget your chains?.Drive Slow and for the love of god turn on your headlights on mountain roads in the daytime.
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Cozy lil hideaway |
Reviewed by: Brock from Burbank, CA
Reviewed on: 02/20/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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| Nice little house on a quiet street. Great fenced in yard for our dog. It was a nice getaway from the LA rush. |
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Great Cabin |
Reviewed by: Aaron from Torrance, California
Reviewed on: 02/13/2009 for their stay in 02/2009
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| This is a really nice cabin. We loved the hot tub and the wood burning stove was a nice touch. The only problem we had was that the sofa bed was broken so we used the sofa bed's mattress on the floor, which was extremely uncomfortable (springs in the back). If you plan on sleeping more than one couple bring an air mattress! The stove in the kitchen has problems lighting too but it you turn the burner up all the way and strike a match you're good to go. |
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Outstanding vacation home! |
Reviewed by: Jimmy from Capistrano Beach, CA
Reviewed on: 01/19/2009 for their stay in 12/2008
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| We had a great time in Big Bear! Rental office was great to work with, and house was in perfect condition. Everything was great with the rental, from the jacuzzi to the appearance of the house. Would highly recommend this property! |
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Pet Approved |
Reviewed by: Gentlebears from Santa Clarita
Reviewed on: 12/03/2008 for their stay in 11/2008
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| We were pleasantly surprised. It was the perfect place for our dogs and cat. It was completely fenced and safe for our pets. We had a wonderful time. The location was ideal. The jacuzzi was a real treat even on a cold winter's night. The kitchen was very functional for the size. We had fun cooking for Thanksgiving and BBQ-ing on the deck! We are planning to return soon!!! Thank you for such a memorable getaway. |
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small and quaint |
Reviewed by: angie from moreno valley
Reviewed on: 09/15/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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Great little place close to town.. nice and clean. quiet and cozy
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wonderful place to stay |
Reviewed by: harrison88
Reviewed on: 08/12/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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| This house was very nice just a little old but kept up nice. The deck, backyard and jacuzzi was very nice. Close to everything in Big Bear. I would stay there again. |
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One of the worst places I've ever stayed. Stay away from this co |
Reviewed by: Jack
Reviewed on: 07/16/2008 for their stay in 01/2008
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This house was a joke.
Virtually no dishes or silverware in house. We were there in middle of snowstorm and had to wait hours for someone to come and bring us glasses/silverware.
Kitchen very ill equipped. If you're going to stay at this place, bring everything you need in the kitchen, because this place had virtually nothing.
Rented movies but couldn't watch them because DVD player didn't work.
Most of the heaters in the house didn't work.
There are multiple leaks in walls and roof. In the middle of the night, in the upstairs bedroom, I had snow falling on my head.
Unbelievable!!!
Had a great Jacuzzi, but lid was broken and weighed a ton!!! It was a lot of fun, standing up in spa, dripping wet in a driving snow storm w/2 other guys trying to haul the lid up from behind the spa, where it falls when you open it.
Lucky one of didn't wrench our backs.
The main office is a joke. Told them I would not make reservation w/o guarantee of early check-in, late check-out. When I got there, they told me they never do that. Had to have major discussion w/front desk and mgr in order to resolve the issue.
Customer service sucks at this place.
This place is a disaster. I would never rent anything from them ever again.
NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Manager Response: July 19, 2008 |
| Thank you for responding to our guest satifaction survey. This house is a single story unit with only 1 wall heater. I am sorry you had discomfort during your stay. This house had a new slab floor put down in the kitchen an all should now be fine with the house. |
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Very well maintained cabin. Perfect for a couple. Great deck. |
Reviewed by: Glenn
Reviewed on: 07/15/2008 for their stay in 07/2008
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| We have used Big Bear Vacations many times in the past. As always, the staff was great at check in and check out times. This cabin was the best maintained of any we stayed at. Location was wonderful. Everything was great. |
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nice but some problems |
Reviewed by: genoftrees from San Diego, CA
Reviewed on: 07/08/2008 for their stay in 03/2008
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| The home was beautiful, but the jacuzzi was not in service when we arrived and it wasn't until the next day that we were into another rental that had a working jacuzzi. We were there for a romantic birthday weekend so that kinda put a damper on things. Otherwise it's decorated very nice and it's a great location very close to the lake. |
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Manager Response: July 22, 2008 |
| Thank you for your reply to our survey on Vista Hide Out. We are ruly sorry you had to move because of the spa being down. We have our own spa technicians whose job it is to make sure all of our spas are up and working. We cannot tell you have much we are sorry for this failure. Please let us give you a better future vacation experience. |
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Great little cabin! |
Reviewed by: Lisa G.
Reviewed on: 07/07/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| We stayed for a weekend at Vista Hide Out #874, and it was great! This time we took our dogs and they just loved the big backyard. The deck and spa area was wonderful, and the cabin was just a short walk to the lake. My friends and I really enjoyed this cabin. We will definetly be renting this cabin again. |
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