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    Bear Foot Vacations

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    The cozy living room!
    Suzanne S.

    I stayed at Grandpa Mike's Conklin property with my husband while he was home on a break from Afghanistan. We wanted a quiet cabin in the woods, and that's exactly what we got. Big Bear was clear of any snow while we were there, but there was plenty to see and do. And it was still cold enough to use the cozy fireplace. First thing's first-Conklin is a very cozy cabin, perfect for a small group of friends or family of 8. There's an awesome deck with a table and bar-b-que out back-amazing in the summer for sure. The jacuzzi out back was warm and clean...it's also got colored lights you can turn on at night! The kitchen was stocked just enough pots and pans for basic cooking-but if you decide to go Rachel Ray out there you'll need to supply your own stuff. Since there were only two of us, we closed the doors to the other rooms so the house heated up quicker. Those floors get cold, so bring slippers! The Conklin cabin has tons of cabinets all throughout the house for storage. Some of the closets connect to other bedrooms, which I thought was interesting. We slept in the bedroom closest to the upstairs bathroom(which was kinda cramped-but that's just the way the house was designed). The bedding was lovely and warm, however it could probably use a newer mattress. Back to the kitchen-there are no curtains or blinds in the kitchen window, so anyone could see right in at night. We felt a little uneasy about that, due to our military/law enforcement background. All the other windows have blinds or curtains, so you still maintain privacy in other parts of the house. Another thing-on either side of the fireplace are bins for storing firewood so you don't have to go outside to retrieve wood. Very convenient! The location is amazing...you're right up the street from El Pollo Loco and a Big Five Sporting Goods. The village is about a mile or so away, and there's a winery you can walk to. Big Bear does get flooded with tourists on weekends, so be prepared for hordes of city folk at the Vons, standing around saying, "I can't believe they don't have __________!" Vons has plenty, by the way. We had no problem with essentials, and people in Big Bear are very accommodating and kind. All in all, we loved the cabin and want to come back in the summer. It was a lovely time with peace and quiet. The cabin was on point-five stars for Grandpa Mike and his staff, contractors, everyone!

    Woohoo! We arrived
    Dolphins R.

    I can't even say enough good things about our experience staying at the Conklin cabin. We arrived on the 4th of July and checked out on the 7th. First impression was that everything is well taken cared of. It's clean and really well stocked. It was very spacious for our family of five. Since it was our first time staying there we packed a lot of home essentials. We ended up not needing it because they have everything. The only thing missing is an iron and ironing board. I just threw in the dryer for a few minutes and that took care of that problem. I'll try to describe room by room. I took plenty of pictures so hopefully it gives you a better idea of what to expect. KITCHEN: the kitchen itself has plenty of space. The refrigerator is a really good size and I loved that it has a water and ice dispenser. The four burner stove with oven had plenty of space for me to cook our meals. I loved the kitchen sink. It made it easier to do the dishes. It didn't even matter that there isn't a dishwasher. The cupboards have everything for 8 people. You really don't need to pack any kitchen supplies. Fyi, don't leave any piece of food anywhere. You'll have tons of ants. BATHROOMS: We mostly used the downstairs bathroom since it's a little bigger. The water pressure was perfect. Do take all your toiletries. There were some rolls of toilet paper and hand soap. The towels were large. BEDROOMS: the beds are very comfortable. There are plenty of blankets and pillows. There aren't any tv's in the bedrooms but we didn't mind that either because we all got to be together in the living room. We were able to keep the windows open in all the bedrooms during the night. The master bedroom closet is the only one that has a pole to hang clothes but the other closets are very big. FAMILY ROOM: the couch is comfy. There was plenty of space for all of us to watch a movie at night. Which there were free movies on the on demand channel. The fireplace was super relaxing and comforting. Take your own duralogs. There's enough lighting throughout. It gets a little bit hot but just open the windows and you get a nice breeze. There are two small fans in the upstairs closets. There are five dining chairs which for us was plenty. OUTSIDE: we had most of our meals outside. The view and sounds of nature are incredible. Up on the balcony feels very private. It's a really big back yard. Everything is within walking distance. We walked to the lake and the village. The neighbor is super friendly! She came over and introduced herself. Needless to say that we would love to stay in this cabin again. Hopefully in the winter. Thank you Grandpa Mike for caring about your renters. It felt like if we already knew you with your warmth and friendliness.

    Conklin property
    Leanne V.

    I just got home from a 3 day stay at one of Grampa Mike's cabins. My family and I stayed at the Conklin property and I was amazed how immaculate and nice everything was. From the beginning of the reservation to the last day of our stay, Grampa Mike was the friendliest person ever, and arrangements were made with ease. Very efficient and gives you detailed info you need. I loved the Conklin cabin,it was very spacious, my kids especially loved the backyard which is perfect for snow play as it has a small hill to sled down. Property is pet friendly with fence in backyard which was a huge plus for us bringing our dog. Location is very easy to get to and off of Big Bear Blvd. (about a mile away from the Magic Mountain Snow play area) where we usually like to hang out at during the day when we go to Big Bear. Let me not forget to mention the great jacuzzi in the backyard that we totally took advantage of and got to relax in. Rental prices are excellent and very affordable! I will definitely be back in the future and will recommend my friends and family to Grampa Mike's Cabins! Thank you Grampa Mike!

    Balboa Property.
    Danielle M.

    *Grandpa Mike was our Vacation Angel. My boyfriend And I decided to head to Big Bear for his Birthday and our Anniversary. We contacted Mike after reading all the great yelp reviews. He is so nice and put us at ease right away, answering all our questions working with our budget and giving us and early check in. We stayed at the balboa property. We were more than surprised at this beautiful cabin. The design of the place is so wonderful and inviting. Everything was very clean and comfy. Fully stocked kitchen with washer and dryer, flat screen TV with cable, DVD, wii console with games, books. Comfy Beds, oh and let's not forget the wonderful jacuzzi on the back deck. Thank You Grandpa Mike. It was a pleasure staying at the cabin and doing business with you. Can't wait to come back. :)

    Preparing the grill .... At Balboa cabin.!!

    We went with my family and some friends to balboa cabin on February 15th. Grampa Mike was and he is very professional and nice he provided us a lot of good information about all the places we could visit with our kids to have more fun. Our children enjoyed the jacuzzi a few minutes too obviously with a low temperature, adult supervision and the safety recommendation to use a jacuzzi. All adults and kids were delighted with everything. I'll recommend to all my friends and family to come here and have fun. Recommendation: Bring your own sheets and feel more comfortable, the rest .. Do not worry. The kitchen is very nice and complete. Thanks Grampa Mike and see you next time!!! :0)

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    I had an amazing trip at Grandpa Mike's cabins near my family and brought us together I'm really really happy thank you Grandpa Mike

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    nice, clean and Grampa Mike was a delight to deal with. Kids had a great time sledding done the backyard of the Conklin property.

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    Hi. Thanks for your inquiry. I believe our wording on that is “one, well-mannered, family dog is welcome.” Text me and I’ll send you a link to our interactive calendar so you can check dates. Grampa Mike. 818-521-9115

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    Love this company! We booked the most amazing cabin in 2023 and are heading back again, of course…read morebooking through them. The entire process is seamless and the team is so pleasant to work with, especially Ally. Ally truly goes above and beyond. She's incredibly informative, thoughtful, and makes sure you have all the intel you need before your trip. She even shared helpful local resources like bensweather.com for updates from their local meteorologist and pointed me to where to check road conditions, then followed up with an email including everything to make it easy. She also gave the best cabin recommendations tailored to what we were looking for. You can just tell she genuinely loves helping people. She makes you feel less like a customer and more like family. Pro tip: it's way more affordable to book directly through them than through Airbnb or other third party sites. Highly recommend!

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    Our family has made several day trips to Big Bear Lake over the years, but this was our very first…read moretime actually staying in the area, and Big Bear Vacations absolutely did not disappoint! From the moment we arrived, the cabin felt warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared for families. The home itself was beautiful and incredibly well stocked with amenities. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals, including cookware, utensils, spices, and little conveniences that made it feel more like a home than a rental. Every space felt intentional and cozy, from the inviting foyer entrance to the comfortable living room, the two bedrooms, and the outdoor patio area. There were so many little spots to relax and enjoy during our stay. Traveling with small children can sometimes make vacations stressful, but this place made things so much easier for us. One of our favorite features was being able to let the kids safely play indoors in the enclosed front room without worrying about mosquitoes or them wandering off. We also loved grilling outside in the back patio area while knowing the kids were secure in the gated space. It gave us peace of mind and allowed us to truly relax as a family. The neighborhood was another huge plus. It was peaceful, quiet, and family-friendly, with very little traffic since the road leads to a dead end. Even though it felt tucked away and serene, we were still just minutes from everything. Shops, restaurants, and the Village were all conveniently nearby (only about a 5-minute drive away) which made exploring Big Bear Village super easy. Inside, the beds were extremely cozy, there were plenty of clean towels, the shower was fully stocked, and the refrigerator had more than enough space for groceries and family meals. The extra touches really made the experience memorable for us (especially the board games and the Pac-Man arcade machine in the living room) which both the kids and adults enjoyed! Overall, this stay exceeded our expectations and truly helped make our family trip special. We would absolutely stay here again and are already looking forward to coming back on our next trip to Big Bear Lake.

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    This company has my home listed on Zillow and Redfin when I am not for sale or rent. i have reached…read moreout via call with voicemail answer only, a text message, email and through Facebook. I want my home removed immediately and get your correct addresses for homes you manage. This is incompetent and negligence. It has been two months now. If I can't reach them how do the Airbnb guest reach her?

    Holly Cass is EXTREMELY unprofessional. We had concerns regarding our cabin stay, we called her but…read moreshe would ignore our calls sending us directly to voicemail. But when we texted her she would immediately text back, so we called her again thinking she would answer. Nope, ignored us again. Now that I'm reading reviews I see this is an ongoing issue with her, seems she has no problem being rude when hiding behind a screen. We vocalized that the cabin was messy upon arrival, Wi-Fi wasn't working we spent an hour setting that up. We had problems with the heater not working during our stay. She insisted that it was clean because she checked personally. If that is your perception of clean than you must live in a pig pen. She was completely dismissive about our concerns. I've read the reviews and whenever there's a bad one she's always defensive. So I'm sure she'll make up a story as to why nothing is her fault, but if this helps deter anyone out there not to book with Holly then I'm happy. Don't get me wrong the cabins location was great, but that's the only nice thing I have to say.

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