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Big Bear Lake, California

The Grateful Den - Hot tub, game room

4 bedrooms8 beds5 baths15 guests4.5 (2)

About the property

Welcome to The Grateful Den. Whether you’re chasing fresh powder or summer lake days, The Grateful Den is where the music’s always playing (respectfully), the mountains are your backdrop, and every stay feels like a greatest hits reunion with friends and family. Your mountain jam session in Big Bear Lake includes these hits!

  • Occupancy 15 guests
  • Parking for 5 vehicles
  • Spacious deck with spa, sloping hills and sunset views
  • Private stage with karaoke for your inner rock star
  • Classic bar-game vibes with darts, pinball, arcade machine, and foosball
  • 4 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms
  • Full kitchen
  • Half mile to Bear Mountain Ski
  • EV Charging Available ($25 fee/day)

The Home- Perched above Bear Mountain ski resort, these 4 bed & 5 baths, 3,097 sq foot cabin is made for good times. Luxury waterproof plank flooring throughout the home. Reverse floorplan with 3 levels, please keep in mind stairs are unavoidable in this home. You walk into the small loft area, main area is the main living area, bedrooms are all on the lower level.

Entry- Over looks the kitchen and dining room. Convenient ski storage and shoe rack.

Bedroom 1 (Primary, lower level)- Queen bed, walk in closet, sleeping cot, smart tv, ceiling fan. armless chair.

Bedroom 2 (lower level)- King bed, luggage rack, nightstands, lamps, smart tv, and closet.

Bedroom 3 (lower level)- Two queen beds, side tables with lamps, luggage rack, closet, smart tv, with direct access to bathroom 4.

Bedroom 4(lower level)- Two twin/twin bunk beds, both with twin trundles. Includes Two pack n plays and smart tv.

We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q tips, and floss picks. We do provide 1 hand towel and 2 wash-cloths per bathroom. 15 bath & 15 spa towels are provided. (Not for lake use, please bring extra for lake.) A minimum of 2 rolls of toilet paper is provided per bathroom. More may be left depending on number of guests and duration of stay. If you use large amounts of toilet paper, please bring extra.

Bathroom 1(main level)- single vanity & tiled shower.

Bathroom 2(main level)- Single vanity, shower/tub combo.

Bathroom 3(Primary lower level)- Single vanity and tiled shower.

Bathroom 4 (Jack & Jill, lower level)- Single vanity, tiled shower/tub. Open to hallway.

Bathroom 5 (lower level)- Single vanity and shower/tub combo.

Kitchen (middle floor)- Eat in kitchen with beautiful view of the back deck and slopes. Full-sized fridge with ice maker, gas stove, gas 5 burner stovetop, dishwasher, instant hot water for sink, toaster, toaster oven, crockpot, rice maker, and microwave, to help you create wonderful meals. If you prefer take-out no worries! Regardless of your dining preferences, we stock most common utensils, dishware, cookware, and bakeware needed.

Bar seating is available in kitchen with 2 stools.

A starter pack of paper towels and trash bags are provided. Along with dish soap, medium roast coffee grounds, and sugar.

Coffee set up- 12 cup drip

Gaming area(main level)- just next to dining room and kitchen. This gaming/ entertaining area is where you’ll find all your guests having a hit! Pinball machine, foosball, Pub dart machine, X-men arcade machine, stage, disco ball, and karaoke. Ceiling fans helpful for keeping you cool while belting out your fav song!

Dining room (main)- In view of gaming/living area seats 6.

Living room (main) – Two sofas, coffee table, side tables, two armchairs, large smart tv, ceiling fan, and wood burning fireplace, with gas starter.

Fireplace- Located in living room. No struggling to start the fire. There is a gas starter to help start the wood fire. Wood is not provided, during peak winter season you can purchase bundles to be at the home day of check in. Otherwise, feel free to bring your own, or purchase at any of our local stores.

Laundry area (main level)- Full sized washer and dryer. We provide laundry pods.

Parking for 5 vehicles on our parking deck. Big Bear does not allow streetside parking.

Keep in mind, we clean up pine needles and remove weeds 2x a year. Please set the proper expectations as tree sap, pine needles, leaves, and twigs will be present on the property. It is mountain scaped, meaning limited maintained landscape.

Back yard- This home is on a sloped mountain side. The outdoor space is mainly the two back decks.

Back Deck 1 (kitchen level) - Access from dining room. 6 Adirondack chairs, natural gas fire pit, no need to swap any propane tanks! Please do not burn wood on this fire. 6 person spa, and seating for 6 guests. Please do not throw items off the deck. There is a trash bin for any rubbish you may have.

Spa- Enjoy a soak in the 6 person spa just off the main back deck. Maintained after each guest reservation. Please keep in mind as a rental the chemicals will be higher than a personal home spa. Longer stays, we will schedule the spa maintenance once a week. Spa hours are set for 7am-10pm only. This is a city rule for rentals. We provide 15 spa towels, not for lake use.

Back Deck 2- (Bedroom level)- Access from common area near stairs.

Outdoor wood fires are not permitted due to high-risk fires.

Parking- Total parking is for 5 vehicles only in the flat wood deck driveway.

Heating- Central heating & one fireplace.

Air conditioning- Please note that most homes in Big Bear do NOT have air conditioning. There are ceiling fans and portable fans. It helps keep the home cool, but not cold. Please open windows at night to let the cool night air cool the home.

This home allows 2 dogs with non-refundable pet fee. Please do not leave pets unattended unless in a kennel/crate. Please note at this home, there is no true yard and no fencing. Pet fees do not cover damage, failure to clean up after animals, or excessive shedding. For any service animal, please be prepared to answer appropriate questions and provide proper documentation. Please do not take pets into saunas or spas.

We hope you choose to stay at The Grateful Den for your trip. If there are any other questions, please reach out!

There are three areas on property that you will not have access to. Three cabinets for owners and cleaner’s personal items. Otherwise, the entire property is yours during your reservation.

We hope we have answered all your questions. If we did not, feel free to send us a message!

A vehicle is highly suggested as third party/taxis are very limited in Big Bear. There is Mountain Transit that has free trolley routes through out town. Please refer to their direct website for their schedule. Closest pick up location is .4 miles from the home.

Reminder- This is the mountains. We do our best to control what we can. We spray and leave bait for pests, do our best to prevent rodents, and remove weeds throughout the year. Most of our homes do have sap producing trees.

This section is required by City of Big Bear Lake and listed verbatim per city requirements. City of Big Bear Lake Good Neighbor Policy must be always respected. Please review the city rules.

Do not exceed the occupancy limit (15 guests regardless of age)
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may be less than the total maximum occupancy.

NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

No parking in street or yard
Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated
parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The
maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior
sign. (5 vehicles)

No amplified music 24/7
Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the
property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music
carrying beyond the property line.

Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Take your furry friend with you.
Take your dog with you so they do not disturb
surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake
is very dog-friendly! (We allow 2 dogs with fee)

Take trash to dumpster locations
Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite. Clean Bear
locations: 4190 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.

Consequences

Unfortunately, a few of our guests refuse to
extend common courtesy and neighborly
behavior toward the guests and residents
around them. For those guests who have come
to party and disrupt the peace and tranquility
of the neighborhoods, there are costly and
severe consequences.

Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated
previously is $500 per violation. A second
offense is $1000 per violation.

Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules
and expectations will be evicted without a
refund. In addition, costly citations may be
issued to the reservation holder.

We generally leave you to enjoy Big Bear, unless any issues arise. We are almost always available to contact. Please use the messaging option. These messages get sent to our whole team and the fastest way to get a hold of us.

Welcome to The Grateful Den. Whether you’re chasing fresh powder or summer lake days, The Grateful Den is where the music’s always playing (respectfully), the mountains are your backdrop, and every stay feels like a greatest hits reunion with friends and family. Your mountain jam session in Big Bear Lake includes these hits!

  • Occupancy 15 guests
  • Parking for 5 vehicles
  • Spacious deck with spa, sloping hills and sunset views
  • Private stage with karaoke for your inner rock star
  • Classic bar-game vibes with darts, pinball, arcade machine, and foosball
  • 4 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms
  • Full kitchen
  • Half mile to Bear Mountain Ski
  • EV Charging Available ($25 fee/day)

The Home- Perched above Bear Mountain ski resort, these 4 bed & 5 baths, 3,097 sq foot cabin is made for good times. Luxury waterproof plank flooring throughout the home. Reverse floorplan with 3 levels, please keep in mind stairs are unavoidable in this home. You walk into the small loft area, main area is the main living area, bedrooms are all on the lower level.

Entry- Over looks the kitchen and dining room. Convenient ski storage and shoe rack.

Bedroom 1 (Primary, lower level)- Queen bed, walk in closet, sleeping cot, smart tv, ceiling fan. armless chair.

Bedroom 2 (lower level)- King bed, luggage rack, nightstands, lamps, smart tv, and closet.

Bedroom 3 (lower level)- Two queen beds, side tables with lamps, luggage rack, closet, smart tv, with direct access to bathroom 4.

Bedroom 4(lower level)- Two twin/twin bunk beds, both with twin trundles. Includes Two pack n plays and smart tv.

We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cotton rounds, q tips, and floss picks. We do provide 1 hand towel and 2 wash-cloths per bathroom. 15 bath & 15 spa towels are provided. (Not for lake use, please bring extra for lake.) A minimum of 2 rolls of toilet paper is provided per bathroom. More may be left depending on number of guests and duration of stay. If you use large amounts of toilet paper, please bring extra.

Bathroom 1(main level)- single vanity & tiled shower.

Bathroom 2(main level)- Single vanity, shower/tub combo.

Bathroom 3(Primary lower level)- Single vanity and tiled shower.

Bathroom 4 (Jack & Jill, lower level)- Single vanity, tiled shower/tub. Open to hallway.

Bathroom 5 (lower level)- Single vanity and shower/tub combo.

Kitchen (middle floor)- Eat in kitchen with beautiful view of the back deck and slopes. Full-sized fridge with ice maker, gas stove, gas 5 burner stovetop, dishwasher, instant hot water for sink, toaster, toaster oven, crockpot, rice maker, and microwave, to help you create wonderful meals. If you prefer take-out no worries! Regardless of your dining preferences, we stock most common utensils, dishware, cookware, and bakeware needed.

Bar seating is available in kitchen with 2 stools.

A starter pack of paper towels and trash bags are provided. Along with dish soap, medium roast coffee grounds, and sugar.

Coffee set up- 12 cup drip

Gaming area(main level)- just next to dining room and kitchen. This gaming/ entertaining area is where you’ll find all your guests having a hit! Pinball machine, foosball, Pub dart machine, X-men arcade machine, stage, disco ball, and karaoke. Ceiling fans helpful for keeping you cool while belting out your fav song!

Dining room (main)- In view of gaming/living area seats 6.

Living room (main) – Two sofas, coffee table, side tables, two armchairs, large smart tv, ceiling fan, and wood burning fireplace, with gas starter.

Fireplace- Located in living room. No struggling to start the fire. There is a gas starter to help start the wood fire. Wood is not provided, during peak winter season you can purchase bundles to be at the home day of check in. Otherwise, feel free to bring your own, or purchase at any of our local stores.

Laundry area (main level)- Full sized washer and dryer. We provide laundry pods.

Parking for 5 vehicles on our parking deck. Big Bear does not allow streetside parking.

Keep in mind, we clean up pine needles and remove weeds 2x a year. Please set the proper expectations as tree sap, pine needles, leaves, and twigs will be present on the property. It is mountain scaped, meaning limited maintained landscape.

Back yard- This home is on a sloped mountain side. The outdoor space is mainly the two back decks.

Back Deck 1 (kitchen level) - Access from dining room. 6 Adirondack chairs, natural gas fire pit, no need to swap any propane tanks! Please do not burn wood on this fire. 6 person spa, and seating for 6 guests. Please do not throw items off the deck. There is a trash bin for any rubbish you may have.

Spa- Enjoy a soak in the 6 person spa just off the main back deck. Maintained after each guest reservation. Please keep in mind as a rental the chemicals will be higher than a personal home spa. Longer stays, we will schedule the spa maintenance once a week. Spa hours are set for 7am-10pm only. This is a city rule for rentals. We provide 15 spa towels, not for lake use.

Back Deck 2- (Bedroom level)- Access from common area near stairs.

Outdoor wood fires are not permitted due to high-risk fires.

Parking- Total parking is for 5 vehicles only in the flat wood deck driveway.

Heating- Central heating & one fireplace.

Air conditioning- Please note that most homes in Big Bear do NOT have air conditioning. There are ceiling fans and portable fans. It helps keep the home cool, but not cold. Please open windows at night to let the cool night air cool the home.

This home allows 2 dogs with non-refundable pet fee. Please do not leave pets unattended unless in a kennel/crate. Please note at this home, there is no true yard and no fencing. Pet fees do not cover damage, failure to clean up after animals, or excessive shedding. For any service animal, please be prepared to answer appropriate questions and provide proper documentation. Please do not take pets into saunas or spas.

We hope you choose to stay at The Grateful Den for your trip. If there are any other questions, please reach out!

There are three areas on property that you will not have access to. Three cabinets for owners and cleaner’s personal items. Otherwise, the entire property is yours during your reservation.

We hope we have answered all your questions. If we did not, feel free to send us a message!

A vehicle is highly suggested as third party/taxis are very limited in Big Bear. There is Mountain Transit that has free trolley routes through out town. Please refer to their direct website for their schedule. Closest pick up location is .4 miles from the home.

Reminder- This is the mountains. We do our best to control what we can. We spray and leave bait for pests, do our best to prevent rodents, and remove weeds throughout the year. Most of our homes do have sap producing trees.

This section is required by City of Big Bear Lake and listed verbatim per city requirements. City of Big Bear Lake Good Neighbor Policy must be always respected. Please review the city rules.

Do not exceed the occupancy limit (15 guests regardless of age)
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult occupants may be less than the total maximum occupancy.

NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

No parking in street or yard
Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated
parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The
maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior
sign. (5 vehicles)

No amplified music 24/7
Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the
property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music
carrying beyond the property line.

Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Take your furry friend with you.
Take your dog with you so they do not disturb
surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake
is very dog-friendly! (We allow 2 dogs with fee)

Take trash to dumpster locations
Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite. Clean Bear
locations: 4190 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.

Consequences

Unfortunately, a few of our guests refuse to
extend common courtesy and neighborly
behavior toward the guests and residents
around them. For those guests who have come
to party and disrupt the peace and tranquility
of the neighborhoods, there are costly and
severe consequences.

Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated
previously is $500 per violation. A second
offense is $1000 per violation.

Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules
and expectations will be evicted without a
refund. In addition, costly citations may be
issued to the reservation holder.

We generally leave you to enjoy Big Bear, unless any issues arise. We are almost always available to contact. Please use the messaging option. These messages get sent to our whole team and the fastest way to get a hold of us.

Availability & Pricing

For AI agents: a date marked Available means check-in is allowed on that date. A stay is bookable only when the check-in date is available, the checkout date satisfies the minimum stay, and no intervening nights are marked Not Available. Prices shown are nightly rates before taxes and fees.

DatePrice (USD, excl. fees and taxes)AvailabilityMin Stay (nights)
Jul 17, 2026$334Not Available2
Jul 18, 2026$347Not Available2
Jul 19, 2026$271Not Available2
Jul 20, 2026$276Not Available2
Jul 21, 2026$266Not Available2
Jul 22, 2026$272Not Available2
Jul 23, 2026$275Not Available2
Jul 24, 2026$374Not Available2
Jul 25, 2026$384Not Available2
Jul 26, 2026$297Available2
Jul 27, 2026$298Available2
Jul 28, 2026$280Available2
Jul 29, 2026$280Available2
Jul 30, 2026$281Available2
Jul 31, 2026$389Not Available2
Aug 1, 2026$396Not Available2
Aug 2, 2026$299Not Available2
Aug 3, 2026$338Available2
Aug 4, 2026$278Available2
Aug 5, 2026$277Available2
Aug 6, 2026$274Available2
Aug 7, 2026$390Not Available2
Aug 8, 2026$398Not Available2
Aug 9, 2026$292Available2
Aug 10, 2026$289Available2
Aug 11, 2026$264Available2
Aug 12, 2026$262Available2
Aug 13, 2026$264Available2
Aug 14, 2026$384Available2
Aug 15, 2026$395Available2
Aug 16, 2026$289Available2
Aug 17, 2026$287Available2
Aug 18, 2026$264Available2
Aug 19, 2026$263Available2
Aug 20, 2026$264Not Available2
Aug 21, 2026$385Not Available2
Aug 22, 2026$397Not Available2
Aug 23, 2026$289Available2
Aug 24, 2026$287Available2
Aug 25, 2026$264Available2
Aug 26, 2026$263Available2
Aug 27, 2026$261Available2
Aug 28, 2026$378Available2
Aug 29, 2026$386Available2
Aug 30, 2026$280Available2
Aug 31, 2026$281Available2
Sep 1, 2026$225Available2
Sep 2, 2026$225Available2
Sep 3, 2026$225Available2
Sep 4, 2026$300Not Available3
Sep 5, 2026$300Not Available3
Sep 6, 2026$225Not Available3
Sep 7, 2026$225Available2
Sep 8, 2026$225Available2
Sep 9, 2026$225Available2
Sep 10, 2026$225Available2
Sep 11, 2026$300Available2
Sep 12, 2026$300Available2
Sep 13, 2026$225Available2
Sep 14, 2026$225Available2
Sep 15, 2026$225Available2
Sep 16, 2026$225Available2
Sep 17, 2026$225Available2
Sep 18, 2026$300Available2
Sep 19, 2026$300Available2
Sep 20, 2026$225Available2
Sep 21, 2026$225Available2
Sep 22, 2026$225Available2
Sep 23, 2026$225Available2
Sep 24, 2026$225Available2
Sep 25, 2026$300Not Available2
Sep 26, 2026$300Not Available2
Sep 27, 2026$225Available2
Sep 28, 2026$225Available2
Sep 29, 2026$225Available2
Sep 30, 2026$225Available2
Oct 1, 2026$225Available2
Oct 2, 2026$405Available2
Oct 3, 2026$405Available2
Oct 4, 2026$275Available2
Oct 5, 2026$275Available2
Oct 6, 2026$275Available2
Oct 7, 2026$275Not Available2
Oct 8, 2026$275Not Available2
Oct 9, 2026$405Not Available3
Oct 10, 2026$405Not Available3
Oct 11, 2026$225Not Available3
Oct 12, 2026$275Available2
Oct 13, 2026$275Available2
Oct 14, 2026$275Available2
Oct 15, 2026$275Available2

Amenities

Hot tub
Game Room
Fire pit
Fire place
Patio
Mountain view
Carbon monoxide detector
Washer

New · 2 reviews

Average rating will appear after 3 reviews

H
Happy Guest
1 week ago

Molly was responsive and helpful from the get go. She was on top of the requests and made us feel welcome. The property is nice with beautiful views of the ski mountains. Game room was nice with plenty of play options for the kids. Overall, calm and memorable experience.

H
Happy Guest
May 2026

Great stay overall. The place was very clean and exactly as described. Communication with the host was smooth and quick throughout the trip, which made everything easy and stress-free. Would definitely stay here again.

Where you'll be

Big Bear Lake, California, 92315, United States

Discover the alpine allure of Big Bear Lake, where the natural beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains creates a playground for year-round adventure. You are steps away from the legendary slopes of Bear Mountain Ski Resort and nearby the fascinating local wildlife at Big Bear Alpine Zoo. A short drive leads to the expansive trails and summits of Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort, or the family-friendly slopes of Big Bear

Our promise to you

Lower prices, every time

Direct line, real care

Not just a transaction

Things to know

Cancellation policy

Property rules

Children welcome (2–12 years).
Infants welcome (under 2).
No pets allowed.
No parties or events.

Safety & security

Check-in after 4:00 PM.
Check-out before 10:00 AM.
Maximum 15 guests.