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    Cathys Cottages

    4.2 (69 reviews)
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    Uncomfortable bed, worn down couch.
    Britany H.

    We just stayed at Cathy's for a quick two night getaway. The rooms are charming but show their age. Unfortunately for us the cons outweighed the pros and we will not be staying here again. We stayed in Cabin #2, was hoping to love the place as it has so much potential! If they update the beds and couch the cabin would be 4 stars. A good night's sleep makes or breaks your trip and we did not have one. Pros: Large 2 person indoor Jacuzzi bath that was very well cleaned. 2 person shower. King size bed. Heater and gas fire place worked well. Overall cleanliness was good. Cons: The most uncomfortable bed, very firm and worn out. We sank to the center of the mattress. The pillows were also very small, flat and worn out. Could not request more as there is no office. We both got very little sleep and woke up feeling bruised and soar all over. This put a damper on our trip. Couch was also very old and dirty, could not sit on it to watch TV as it was so worn out. No blinds over the front door window in front of the Jacuzzi bath.

    Me and my wife having been coming here for years now. We absolutely love it here! I recommend getting the king bed with jacuzzi and fireplace. The room is spacious with lots of amenities. We can't see are selfs staying anywhere else. Cathy's Cottages have been so good to us. We look forward to coming here every year!!!

    Stairs to room 221
    Cassandra W.

    After deciding upon a last-minute trip to Big Bear, I was pleased to find that a room was still available. There were no cabins available, I believe, but room 221 (Grandma's Attic) was. I wasn't expecting much since it was so last minute but I was very pleasantly surprised when I walked in, and I would like to stay in there again by choice! It was so cute and cozy, and I truly did feel like a grandmother decorated it (in a good way!) Even though we were on top of a cabin filled with many people, we could not hear them, which is something I was worried about but turned out not to be an issue. There was a cute bathroom with a checkered floor. There was a gas fireplace and a little patio that you could eat breakfast on. It was close to the lake and the little boardwalk in the lake. The bed had a cute quilt and there was a little nook by the window. The internet was super fast, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. A little bonus for me was the makeup-removing wipes! Also parking is really easy and there is parking available literally right outside each of the cabins. It wasn't perfect, but I didn't mind any of it. For example, once the water in our room completely turned off. I know things like this are inevitable, so what matters to me is how they handled it. And they handled it by sending someone RIGHT AWAY to fix it (hence the 5 stars instead of 4). The bed was a tiny bit hard, but that's just preference. And the flame from the fireplace was mostly blue, as if it wasn't turned up high enough. Also, be careful if you are using a GPS to not type in Cathy's Cottages, but instead their main address on Eureka (that's the only place you can check in). Its not too far, but it's kind of annoying to have to backtrack. And its really pleasant when you get in there (smells great, nice and warm, and there is coffee, tea, and cookies). I know I will be staying here again. Highly recommended.

    Nothing like a hot tub, candles and fireplace! #Romance
    Rana S.

    My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of our experience here at Cathy's Cottages since even before check in. Josh and family were excellent from the time I made that phone call from San Diego to inquire about a room. They were great in person and the amenities they offered from the get go made us feel as though we were right at home. Inside the cottage has been wonderful. From the warm decorations and atmosphere, to having all the essentials provided to us, has left us wanting more. Enjoyable enough to book an extra night and call our bosses to take an extra day off from work. The hot tub has been used plenty and was definitely one of the highlights of the room. Everything is clean and like brand new! Thank you Sleepy Forest for your great hospitality!

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    George V.

    Awesome place. Had a great night here. Very cozy, clean. Jacuzzi is great! Price wise we were lucky to get here on a weekday, so had a great deal. Love Big Bear and this place. Will return here again!

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    Definetly in need of upgrades for a more pleasant experience. No soap in bathroom I sanitized everything as it was not very clean

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    Had amazing time ! Going again ! Steal deal! Beautiful ! Loved my time can't wait to go back!

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    Great location and property! Room was clean comfortable! Will definitely be staying here again for the price.

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    We stayed here for one night over the 4th of July weekend and overall had a good experience…read more Check-in was quick, and the front desk staff was genuinely welcoming and friendly. They made us feel right at home, which was a great way to start our stay. We booked a room with two queen beds, a fireplace, and a balcony. The lobby is nice, and the hotel has a spacious breakfast area along with an on-site restaurant. Our room was on the first floor, though, and the balcony overlooked someone's backyard, so we didn't really get to enjoy sitting outside. That was probably the biggest disappointment. The room itself was comfortable enough. The beds were decent, and it looked like some of the decor had been updated. The bathroom, however, could definitely use some work. There were patched areas on the walls, cracked baseboards, and it felt a little worn. The hallways could also use a refresh. The game room was a nice surprise. It had a pool table, ping pong, foosball, a few board games, and vending machines. There's also a small outdoor pool and jacuzzi, which looked like a nice place to relax. Breakfast was included and had a good variety of options, which we appreciated, especially on a busy holiday weekend. Overall, while parts of the hotel felt a little dated and even a bit creepy in places because of the older chateau style, we still enjoyed our stay. For the price we paid during one of the busiest weekends of the year, it was a good value. A few updates would make a big difference, but the excellent customer service and included breakfast definitely left a positive impression.

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    Currently staying as this location as I type this. It's my…read morepartners 45th birthday getaway First of all I reserved and paid for a room with a king size bed and fireplace(yes it isn't snowing anymore but it's why I picked the room) as I entered the room it wasn't what I paid for. It was a double queen, I went back and informed the front desk and they didn't see my reservation details. Luckily I did have my confirmation email, first they claimed to not see the details of the room and I literally had to show him where to look in the email for the room. He switched out my room for a king size but it had NO fireplace, strike 1. They charged for parking which wasn't in the detail when I booked the room. And if you have a EV car it better be a Tesla( they should provide an adapter for none Tesla cars if I'm paying for parking). Strike 2. There was barely hot water when we took a shower. It was barely warm and we had to double up on the shower. Then this evening 7/28/26 the hot tube was broken with a paper sign saying "out of order" then went back to the room to maybe watch something on their television and the WiFi was down! Strike 3! Here is the thing, don't promise amenities if you can't provide them, and dismiss the guest when asked about it. When I book a hotel anywhere i look for specific things and if your establishment isn't able to provide it then you must accommodate. I won't be booking at this location again. The only good thing is that it's close to the village.

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