3-Night Stay for Two or Four at Golden Bear Cottages in Big Bear Lake, CA. Combine Up to 15 Nights.

Property at a Glance: Golden Bear Cottages Golden Bear Cottages’ 28 rustic cabins are nestled amid 200-year-old pines, whose broad branches fill the air with a refreshing, woodsy scent. The five-acre property is close to Big Bear Lake; guests only have to walk about a block to reach its shores for fishing or hiking. After days spent outdoors, visitors can retire to their cabins; no two are exactly alike, but many feature rustic stone chimneys. Whip up your favorite homemade meal on your cabin’s kitchen/kitchenette or private barbecue grill, and dig into your meal on your patio. Show off vacation photos when you connect to the free WiFi network. Cozy up in front of the fireplace. Whee! Kids can zoom down into the lake on the waterslide or enjoy the heated pool and scale monkey bars at the onsite playground. Big Bear Lake, California: Outdoorsy Resort Community in the Foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains Big Bear Lake is situated nearly 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest and the snowy peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains. Los Angeles is less than 100 miles to the west, which is probably why Big Bear Valley has served as a backdrop for so many films and TV shows, including The Parent Trap, Doctor Dolittle, and Bonanza. The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming during the warm months. You’ll find miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails in the surrounding forest. The 2-mile Castle Rock Trail weaves through groves of pine and cedar trees and past a waterfall before rewarding trekkers with a panoramic view of the water. But Big Bear isn’t entirely rustic—head to the village, located on the south shore, for restaurants and shopping.