| Most have wood burning stoves. Other amenities include BBQ grills, picnic areas and a fire pit, plus basketball and table tennis. All have sitting areas and porches. Upgraded cottages feature whirlpool tubs. The 1 and 2 bedroom units, some of which are bi level, add separate living rooms, and kitchens or kitchenettes. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a sauna. The low key cottages come with free Wi Fi, flat screen TVs and DVD players, plus microwaves and coffeemakers. Check in time: 3:00 PMCheck out time: 11:00 AM. A 5 minute walk from Metcalfe Bay, this casual hotel is a 14 minutes' walk from Pleasure Point Marina and 4 miles from Snow Summit ski resort.
Ontario International Airport 1 hr 17
Pineknot Trail 1E01 (14 min.)
Picturesque trail through pine trees & wildflowers leading to sweeping views of the lake & forest. Big Bear Discovery Center (14 min)
Sizable visitor center offering nature-based exhibitions eco-tours an amphitheater & trail maps. Big Bear Solar Observatory (15 min.)
Solar observatory offering visiting scientists the opportunity to work & stay. Castle Rock Trail 1W03 (3 min.)
Popular hike with a 500-ft. elevation gain culminating at a rocky outcrop with lake views. Big Bear Lake (4 min.)
This celebrated mountain lake features year-round outdoor recreation fishing & ranging wildlife. Boulder Bay Park (17 min.)
Visitors to this public park can canoe & kayak on the lake or enjoy live music at the bandstand. Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain (17 min.)
Year-round facility offers winter bobsled tracks & summer water slides accessed via a chairlift. San Gorgonio Wilderness (55 min)
Hiking camping lake wilderness and backpacking Snow Valley Mountain Resort (19 min.)
Runs for all skill levels plus terrain parks a snow play area for sledding & dining options. Big Bear Mountain Resort (9 min.)
Skiing and shopping Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 (10 min.)
Paved trail for biking walking skating & wheelchairs for sightings of a bald eagle population. Big Bear Snow Play (11 min.)
Sledding skiing outdoor recreation and winter sports | 
