This is my favorite place to stay in Big Bear! There's 7 cabins and most of them have their own parking spot included. My cabin #17 has 2 skylights in the living room which is where the king size bed, jacuzzi tub, and gas/wood fireplace is located. You can buy a bundle of firewood from the front desk for $10. I also bought some self burning logs in addition to the wood and that kept my fire going for 2-3 hours. There's also a smart tv where you can log into Netflix or other entertainment apps. The kitchen has a small table, a portable hot plate to heat up food with a saucepan, a small refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker with filters, microwave, and plates, mugs, glasses, and cutlery. If you want to save money buy some easy to prepare food and drinks and you can also get coal for the public barbecues. The Village is a 5-minute walk away so you can check out the many restaurants, bars, gift shops and movie theater. read more

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They gave us a smaller room because apparently a lady who booked the day before us was refusing to leave, so three guys had to share a queen bed. We had just finished snowboarding and it was already 4pm so it felt like it would be more of a headache to find somewhere else since this trip had been booked 2 months in advanced. Checkout for previous day should have been 10am so why the owners did not attempt to contact me before makes me feel like it was BS. How they accommodated us was giving us a cot and two cups of llama feed to feed a llama. Also they communicate mainly through google translate. I booked through booking.com I would leave the review there but they "cancelled" my stay so l was unable to leave a review i would not book again. Good location though and they got llamas so if that's your thing perfect place for you read more

Staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed in the Cedar Creek cabin. No jacuzzi but a nice stone fireplace. Felt like we were at a family member's cabin for the night. Cabin was clean and had everything you would need for a pleasant stay. Cabin had a very rustic decor, which was fine with us. Cabin was about half a mile from the village, a little too far for us to walk but close enough to be convenient. We all agreed that we would love to come back and stay in this cabin again. I would definitely recommend. read more

My senior family of four reserved cabin #12 - the listing was for a VILLA. But it was no villa! It was just a mountain cabin that needed help. It is a knotty pine two-story cabin. It has two bedrooms on the second floor; one bathroom is located downstairs and one upstairs... not so listed in the listing information. Very difficult for midnight runs to the bathroom. ( LOL)... but not funny. The property manager DOES NOT speak any English; all communications were done through cell phone translation. It worked, but again not what we expected. The management was wonderful, and we were able to change things around as a compromise to the issues we found unacceptable. The bathrooms are small, and the showers will not work if you are not oversized. Very low water pressure in the shower and at the bathroom sink,,,,, and bring your own bath soap as it is not provided. All living quarters are downstairs: the kitchen, the living room, and one toilet. The "private deck" is visible;y open to all visitors arriving by car or foot, and not as private as it sounds. There is a cleaning fee, but the unit was not "clean"; the coffee pot was dirty with grounds still visible, and there was evidence of a mouse or other small animal in the kitchen, as there were droppings on the counter. Some people say it was an easy walk to the Village..... perhaps for them, but the return is all uphill. Here is a hint about the pet charge.... they do not want to take a credit card, only cash. read more

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Me and my Husband decided to stay the night here as a last minute decision to stay in Big Bear another day. The manager was very lovely and welcoming. The room was beautiful giving off cabin vibes. The lighting was dim which I loved because I don't like harsh lights. Didn't get the chance to use the jacuzzi but will definitely do so next time. Because they just reopened we got a sweet discount so the hotel was less than $80 for the night. Will stay again! read more

This spot is a really cute little place with various cabins close to the village, hiking trails and lake. I had spent the weekend up in Big Bear with friends when I realized I needed to buy a new tire before driving home. My friends left town and I needed a place to spend the night so I could wait for the tire shop to open the next day. Pine Knot totally came through, and even allowed me to check into my cabin early in the day. They were very friendly on the phone and made the booking very easy. I had a small cabin with a bedroom with a fireplace and jacuzzi tub, a small bathroom and kitchenette. The price was approximately $150 for the night. I liked a lot of things about it, but it really needed upgrading. I know it had just been cleaned, but with the old carpet, and the old bathroom flooring and shower, it just didn't look terribly clean. Also, there was a lingering smell that wouldn't leave even though I tried to air the room out. It was almost as if previous guests had been smoking and left the room smelling stale. I did like the little porch where I had my dinner. I didn't use the fireplace, but it was nice to have one. Also, I liked the jacuzzi tub, but didn't like that it was surrounded by carpet. I went for a walk around the property and saw a llama. I'm not sure, but it seems like during non-COVID times, they may have a petting zoo. All and all, it was a great location and a cute place, but I would probably not return unless it was upgraded a bit. read more

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We decided to take advantage of the last minute snow storm last weekend just for a day trip. We thankfully ran into Pine Knot on google as I was researching a pet friendly place for us to stay. Not only is this place conveniently located right above the Big Bear Village but the little cabins were amazing!! A mini kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom with a hot tub and a fireplace!! It just doesn't get any better than that. Not to mention there's two BEAUTIFUL llamas on the property and when you check in they give you food to feed them. Just pure magic. Happy to say, I've already recommended some friends to stay and they had a great time as well!! We will for sure be back!! Thank you so much Pine Knot for the hospitality. read more

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Pine Knot Guest Ranch is a cute cabin rental accommodation a block away from Big Bear Village on Pine Knot Avenue. We have stayed here various times over the years and enjoyed every stay in their cute little cabins. Cabin 17 is our favorite. We have also stayed in cabin 18 over Thanksgiving one year. The cabins have a main room and a back room with a full bed, a small table and chairs and includes a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. The bathroom is tucked in a corner and has double doors so you can pass though back into the main room that has a huge Jacuzzi tub, fireplace and king sized bed. The room sleeps 4. Our family of 5 has outgrown these rooms so we haven't been back in a while but every time we are in Big Bear, we visit the grounds and pet the animals in the barn. My kids can live in the barn for hours petting the bunnies. The bunnies are new in the barn and are so sweet. One of the bunnies will let you hold and pet her as long as you want. I don't know what happened to Marshmallow and the other bunny that was there a year or so ago but when we were last there, the guests who were not careful to close the bunny cage and the bunnies got out a few times. I hope that the guests are careful to not let these new bunnies out. They also have a playground for the kids. Over the years we have seen this property change for the better but now it is not looking so great. The playground was redone when the ownership changed a few years ago. Last time we visited last month in March, 2017, the playground was trashed. It was after the snow had mostly melted, the ground was full of wet mud and the playground equipment looked unsafe. We saw a broken metal see saw and various sharp broken items near the fire pit. Overall we love the Pine Knot Guest Ranch and have many happy memories of our visits and the one year we celebrated Thanksgiving there. It is conveniently located within walking distance to many fun things to do too. read more

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We stay here every year for my daughter and husbands birthday. It is the cutest place a two minute walk to the village, llamas to pet and feed with a play ground. Everyone that works there is so down to earth and accommodating. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

A bit disappointed! I was put in a cabin off from the main hotel, so I didn't get any of the normal hotel amenities (llamas, hot tub, etc). I feel like the cabins that are away from the hotel grounds should not be included as part of the hotel, but should be sold as Air BNB since I literally never went on hotel property except to pick up keys. Anyway, the cabin I stayed in (830 Cameron Drive) was a 1-bedroom for 2 people with a lake view. The view of the lake was beautiful. The cabin was quite run down. You can tell they have tried to remodel some things, but those haven't been done well either-- the "remodeled" knobs on both the bathroom sink and shower came off as I was using them. The sheets on the bed are very old. The place is decorated (seemingly) with stuff off the clearance rack at Goodwill. There were odd July 4th flowers on the dining room table and Christmas stuff in the kitchen... and this is March. The house needs ALOT of work and the old-people decor didn't help it one bit. It is a great location with a 5-minute walk to the village, but I would not stay here again. Also, they have you sign this letter about washing your own dishes and taking out your own trash-- all the while having a very expensive cleaning fee of $45! You would think the cleaning fee would cover these things. Pet friendly. read more

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Checking in was easy and the woman behind the front desk was incredibly friendly. My boyfriend and I stayed in cabin 12, which turned out to be right above the check in area. It's the only cabin with a fully equipped kitchen and we made full use of it. Being able to cook a delicious hot meal - warming up your whole flat and making everything smell amazing - was one of the best parts of our mini getaway. Easy and plentiful parking and some extras in each cabin - bath salts, a bunch of towels, apple cider, and not a sight of a bug anywhere.. Add a comfy bed, lovely fireplace, and two friendly llamas (one named Dolly llama, hoho) and I'm sold. Pine Knot Ranch really is such a deal. I would definitely come back. read more

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Pine Knot Ranch will be the only place we stay when we come to BIG BEAR! Cabin 19 was fabulous. Just perfect for the two of us and our Collie/Lab pup. The cabin is equipped with a little kitchenette, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge TV, everything you need for a perfect stay in the snow. Your cabin is detached from all the other ones. There's a huge acre for our snowdog to run around in and the llamas are frickin awesome! You're also 2 mins away from the Village and 5-10 mins away from town. So close to everything! I love it. Thanks Larry and team for your hospitality! Can't wait to comeback in February! read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - The only place we will stay! - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Spent three nights at the little ranch. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was very sweet and accommodating and the cabins were very cozy. I was allowed an early check in and was accommodated with no wait time when moving to another cabin. When I requested to stay another night, my current cabin was booked for that day, but I was conveniently moved to another cabin with a lake view with no hassle. There was a lot of room for my dog to play ball and the llamas were very cute. You feel in a rustic area with beautiful trees and wilderness, but walking distance to the village. Loved the stay, will return. read more

We booked 3 nights at Pine Knot Guest Ranch and were absolutely amazed. Jessica, who runs the property was amazing, so accommodating & informative about things to do in the area. She went about & beyond for my boyfriends birthday. If your looking for excellent accommodations & the perfect relaxing Big Bear experience, book here! We stayed in cabin 14 & it was everything we wanted & more. Thanks Jessica & Pine Knot Guest Ranch!!!!! read more

My dog Zulu and I stayed here in September by ourselves for 2 nights in Cabin #19. I loved staying here! Even though we were by ourselves, I felt safe. Cabin 19 is close to the back of the lot, the kitchen is on the first floor and the jacuzzi, fire place, and bed are in a small basement like area, making the place seem more homey and roomy. They provide you with your first bundle of firewood for free too! Also had a free bottle of sparkling cider and some chocolates. They also provide you with a dog bowl for food and water in case you forget yours. Checking in was very easy, and the people (and their sheltie) were very nice. There are also llamas and bunnies on the property. Night time can be a little spooky as there is not much lighting around the area, each cabin has xmas lights strung across the roof but after that it gets so dark you can't see the paths anymore. I would definitely bring a flashlight if you have a dog who's last potty break is at night. The flip side though is that its so dark here, you can see the stars! Overall, very dog friendly, very affordable, would definitely come back again. (Also within very close walking distance to Big Bear Lake Village). read more

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Cabin 14, dear readers. Cabin 14. The photos are TRUE! I don't often give out five-star reviews. I can always find something to complain about. (I have deep fantasies about being hired as an all-around nitpicking consultant. A 21st-century Gilbreth.) Pine Knot Guest Ranch deserves every star. We were so delighted with our recent two-night stay that I'm tempted to make a standing annual reservation. (If you're a Seinfeld fan, you won't be able to avoid repeating "Cherish the cabin!" after your visit. Fair warning.) We arrived a few hours later than planned due to all my dire prophecies about little Ford hatchbacks not making it up the big mountain finally coming true. (Another story.) It was almost after-hours, but we rang the bell and the manager (owner?) came right over with her friendly dog. Easy-peasy. The cabin comes with firewood for one night. Six dollars will get you another bundle, but if you have a smartphone you can use the Yelp offer for a free bundle. The office has a full bookcase of DVDs to borrow at no charge. One thing I wondered about was how secluded the cabin would be. It's not advertised as private (that would be the honeymoon cabin), but Cabin 14 is nicely situated to only have one other cabin ("Cedar Creek") for company, and the porches are situated so you won't see anyone else unless you're trying. On the porch is a round grill, two extremely comfortable padded loungers, and two chairs. I stretched out with my Kindle and listened to the seasonal creek burble, sometimes turning to watch little birds hop around and take sips from the water. (Not to mention the wild rabbits that roam the area.) Photos don't do Cabin 14 justice, impressive considering how I was sure that the online photos were too good to be the whole story. The cabin is spacious and every chair I tried - and I did the whole Goldilocks test - was cozy and curl-up-able. The kitchen came with paper towels, potholders, mixing bowls and other basic items, which I didn't expect. No problems playing house here. (The love seat by the dining set would be a great spot to flop out and watch my husband cook - ha!) Nor did I expect the basket of hot chocolate packets and coffees. Also waiting for us were two glasses and a glass of Martinelli's sparkling apple cider. Clearly someone has put thought into both comfort and design. The bathroom is equipped with a glassed-in shower, where I'll focus my token criticism. My husband is 6'4" and had to stoop to wash his hair since the showerhead only came up to his neck. But everything else was so charming that we easily laughed about this and moved on. The main room, the one with the incredible tub and stuffed bears and quaint fireplace, is as lovely as pictured. Little chocolates are arranged on the side of the tub along with Gilchrist and Soames bath salts. (More are available at $2/box.) Votive candles sit in glass holders on three of the tub corners (the fourth has two fluffy towels), and a small torch is in the basket by the fireplace along with other pyro-amenities. The jacuzzi was great: plenty of hot water, off-switch inside the tub (otherwise use the 15-minute timer on the opposite wall), and I can testify that two very overweight people can fit in jussssst fine. If you are allergic to or don't like feather pillows, be sure to talk to the staff. Our main pillows (under the pile of rather substantial decorative pillows) were feather-based, but I think the spare in the closet wasn't, so I'm sure options are available. The television is an enormous flat screen, and the remote is straightforward in operation with good coverage from both sides of the bed. Built into the wall is a radio, with speakers around the cabin. I wonder how old these cabins are since our radio had a cassette slot and a phono setting. (Retro!) There is also an alarm clock and a phone. We had trouble accessing the wi-fi and thought it might just be slow or weak, or it might be us, but when we found someone else outside also trying to get a better signal, we called the after-hours line for help. Sure enough, the router just needed a reboot, which Pine Knot was happy to do despite the late hour, and they called us back to make sure all was well. (It was.) Be warned: skylights! The tree coverage means it's a beautiful, dappled natural light that adds to the beauty of the bedroom, but we're the kind of people who like to sleep late and who, at home, have black-out shades on the windows. No complaints here, but if you're planning to stay late at the karaoke bar in the Village, keep Mr. Sol's gentle wake-up call in mind. The llamas (Willow and Dolly) and the bunnies (Honeybun and Twinkie) are in a barn a short walk across the main area (cabins form a circle) and around the corner. They are all placid and seem to be treated well. You can feed all of them and arrange to walk to the llamas. I can't imagine a better place - just down the road from the Village! - to stay, and I can't wait to stay again. read more

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"LIKE GRANDMA'S HOUSE" (without the grandmother) Admission: I am a compulsive internet researcher when it comes to making plans. Having never been to Big Bear and I researched just about every website's reviews on places to stay and Pine Knot Guest Ranch had the most consistently favorable reviews. DISCLAIMER: Big Bear's accomodations are only resort-ISH. This is a resort town in a grandma's house sort of way. You know how your grandma's house is always cozy with nice things--they are just about thirty or forty years old. That is the feeling you get at Big Bear when researching the available accomodations. So I say, embrace the coziness! My beautiful girlfriend Emily E and I did and had a blast! Pine Knot is AS advertised on their website and is a nice little gem. We stayed in Cabin 12 (which is above where you check in) and it fit the bill. It came equipped with a full kitchen (to include pots, pans, salt and pepper), old-school tv and tv/vcr combo. When you check-in they have a bookcase full of VCR tapes (!!!, pretty cool, kind of like handling dinosaur fossils!!!) and DVD's of which you can take as many as you like. They also have....drumrollllllllllllllllllllll----LLAMAS! Seriously, they have two pet llamas in a small barn/shed at the rear of the property (pictues to be uploaded soon). You can go back there and pet them if you like...they also have bunnies you there you can check out. However, don't be surprised, they also have two dogs (that are fenced in) that like to bark at you. I get the sense these two yelping canines feel a certain kinship with the llamas and once they know you are just there to pet and visit, they chill out. One of the dogs has two different marble-colored eyes which is weird, but as long as you don't stare at them too long you should be good. Other pluses are that you can walk to The Village from the Guest Ranch or it is just a 30 second drive by car (probably a two minute ride by llama...not that I would endorse that type of thing). All in all, I would definitely stay here again. It is about a 5-10 minute drive from here to the slopes. And unless you are staying somewhere that is AT the slopes, I don't think there is a better place for the money (our room was about $120 with tax. ESPECIALLY, if you are staying for a few days...there is a VONS about five miles up the road where you can stock up on food and cook right there in your room. HAIKU REVIEW Just like Grandma's house but with llamas-serious! and also bunnies! read more

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I'm so sorry for not posting this sooner. The owner is ex-military. Very nice and proper he was. The cabins were kept very clean and very neat. When you arrive the cabin has a fire place with wood in it already to go. The hot tub is big that can fit 2 people in it. We rented a 2 bedroom cabin for us and our dogs!! Yes they are pet friendly. The owner Larry, I believe that's what his name is also has a huge collection of over 100 DVDs that you can borrow. He even codes it by colors so you can find adventure, action and etc... There is a sink and microwave. Also TV that has tons of channels including HBO. Very impressed with what we paid for and what we got. We were even given charcoal when we didn't have any to cook with on their bbq. They also gave us lighter fluid. So sweet of them!! Thank you so much and already looking at coming back in February !!! read more

Last week my fiance and I decided that we should skip town and spend a few days up in the mountains with good ole Mother Nature. Simple enough, right? Not quite, since we decided that we could not in good conscience leave our monsters (a.k.a -the dogs) at home while we spent time hiking around and enjoying ourselves... that would just be wrong! So, exactly 24 hours before our intended departure, I logged into yelp and researched all petfriendly lodging options and then narrowed the list down to three. After calling them all, I decided to go with Pine Knot Guest Ranch. Upon arrival, I was hoping for the best yet preparing for the worst. So to say that I was pleasantly surprised and relieved when I opened the door to cabin #19, would be an understatement. The place didn't smell like hell or dirty dogs, or smoky musty cigarettes, or mold, or mothballs, nope thank goodness... it smelled honest to goodness CLEAN! and after getting a good look around I was pleased that it looked clean as well....albeit the decor is a little outdated, but the property is well cared for obviously. Here's some of the things we liked: *These cabins are off the beaten path. You are practically in the woods, and not off of some busy main street. *Just a couple of blocks walk to the Village. *Our dogs were allowed to roam around, play, chase balls.... Off leash! *The Llamas were very friendly, and it is my understanding that they love to take walks..... maybe next time ;) *Free wi-fi *The cabins seem to be fairly private, we were never really aware of our neighbors. *Our cabin had it's own private outdoor grill, porch, jacuzzi, fireplace, kitchenette, heater, as well as AC... I believe most, if not all of their cabins do. *Prices were very reasonable, we payed approx. $104 per night + dog fees of 10 or 20 bucks per dog per night. So, if you are wondering ... Hellz Yes, we will be back! And soon! We had such a great time. Big Bear is absolutely beautiful and Pine Knot Guest Ranch is THE PLACE to stay whenever we're in town... (especially when we bring the beasties). read more

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Unfortunately I feel that the place has gone down since my first visit . On our last 2 visits I noticed several problems , one - our cabin was poorly cleaned , cob webs and dust , jacuzzi wasn't working the way it should, the pressure in jets was low . We came in the winter and the cabin 19 was super cold. The heater is weird, it will make the bathroom super hot , same for the kitchen area but the sunken bedroom wouldn't stay warm unless we had the fireplace on. That fireplace saved us otherwise the stay would be less than pleasant . There were several broken backyard items such as completely messed up seesaw for kids. Why to keep that if it's broken . In few years without proper maintenance this place won't be worth staying at. Sadly looks like we will be staying elsewhere in a Big Bear Lake in the future .Prices are high too for what you get. read more

Our family and friends have visited this location over the years and today we decided to drive up and take our son for his first trip and extremely disappointed in our treatment. I tried calling 30 minutes before check in time to ask a question about services and amenities and once we arrive, the man went off yelling at my partner telling him that if I didn't understand English he'd speak to me in Spanish. So beyond disgusted with the behavior we felt with and strongly discourage anyone trying to deal with these people. He assumed I was trying to check in early yet never asked what I was calling in reference to P.S I shared my review on their Instagram page and I've now been blocked from them. If you're embarrassed about your lack of professionalism then you're probably in the wrong and should work on it ‍ read more

The short review: Nice, homey, stand-alone cabins in a great location. Each cabin includes wood-burning fireplace, jacuzzi, and flat-screen TV. I will definitely stay here again. The long review: I had never been to Big Bear before, and wanted to bring my dog up for some hiking before the snow started. The couple who manage the property live nearby, so you need to call them in order to check in, but they come down promptly. It is a little jarring when you first enter the cabin, because you are greeted by a very large jacuzzi in the front room. However, the jacuzzi placement works, because this way you can look at the fire and/or watch TV while soaking in the tub. The cabins have everything you would need, including wood for the fireplace (enough for a couple of nights, but you can purchase more), a butane lighter to get the wood started, dishes, glasses, coffee maker, and toaster in the kitchenette, and even dog bowls under the sink in the bathroom. They also have free wifi if you need to check back in with civilization. The location of the cabins is ideal for me--they are within walking distance of the Village with all the shops and restaurants, yet they are far enough off the beaten path to be very quiet and tranquil. Being close to the Village also means that you are centrally located for all of the various hiking and biking trails that surround Big Bear Lake. One unique thing about this property is that they have a couple of llamas and bunnies. You are allowed to feed and pet the critters, and you can even take the llamas for a walk. It wasn't a big draw for me, but it would be great if you have young kids. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay here, and I am planning on making a fall trip to Big Bear an annual vacation...but only if I can stay at Pine Knot Guest Ranch. read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - The dog is not impressed by the llamas - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The picture of the sign pretty much says it all. Where else can you stay for 2 nights at a pet friendly cabin with a full size jacuzzi tub in the living room for around 400 bucks? I love everything about this place and I plan to return here with my wife for many years to come. The decor is fun, the service is outstanding, and it's Big Bear! There is a nice rock fireplace adjacent to the jacuzzi tub and a flat screen TV (with Direct TV)! They provide fire wood promptly at your request, and above the cabins there are llamas that you can feed or take for a walk if you ask the staff...I was completely surprised. I was actually checking out and mentioned how much I enjoyed feeding the llamas and the guy let me and my wife take them for a walk! How unexpected and fun! What else can I say? You get your own parking space right in front of your cabin, unlike hotels where you have to park in a lot and walk a mile to your room! The price is incredibly reasonable for the value. The cabins are nicely maintained. There's a nice path to walk on and around with a big red barn behind it all. Everything there looks so beautiful during the sunrise! Staying at Pine Knot puts you close to local shops and eateries. (Yelps to follow for the restaurants I visited up here) I don't see how anyone could stay here and not give these guys 5 stars! They completely deserve it. I highly recommend the Pine Knot Guest Ranch! I'm going back in December! read more

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Awesome stay! 5m from Shops and food in The Village. Clean rooms, comfy beds, fun play area, neat llamas and bunnies, and a Jacuzzi Tub! Chari was super nice Will be back! read more

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This place was great. Nice and quiet, private balconies, and very pet friendly-- like most of big bear as we've come to find. These cabins are about a half mile from the village which is just far enough to escape the bustling crowds but close enough to walk to all the restaurants and bars. We will definitely be coming back. I would recommend bringing a bright flashlight if you decide to head out later in the evening. The walk to and from the cabins don't have sidewalks the entire way so having a light is helpful with both navigating the dirt sidewalks and alerting drivers to your presence! read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - Private, cabin front parking makes loading/unloading very easy - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

We stayed in the Little Bear Vacation Home on Marin Street. This is a cute two story home with a deck and jacuzzi off the back. It is located really close to the Village which was great. We enjoyed our stay here but there were a few things that stood out that definitely need some attention. Day one we noticed ants in the kitchen. Not the end of the world but the further we got into our stay they were literally everywhere - coming through holes in the molding around the windows and under the sink. I called to report it to the person on call and was told that she "could drop off an ant trap but they typically don't work". I realize we are in the middle of nature but I would bet there is a pest control service that they could keep up with especially in the hot summer months when this tends to happen everywhere. In my quest to fight the ants I noticed that the kitchen had what looked like spaghetti sauce all over the stove knobs and on the floor which tells me that whoever is cleaning isn't doing a very good job. When you walk in to the place all the windows are open and fans on everywhere mainly to attempt to cool it off because there is no AC but also to try to possibly mask the smell that was either cigarette smoke or the unidentified smell coming from the couches. This place really needs a good cleaning and probably some new furniture and carpet and maybe getting rid of all the dusty fake plants. Especially the ones in the kitchen. Night time rolls around and we spent probably 15 minutes trying to turn on lights throughout the house only to find that some don't work and some were either missing light bulbs or had bulbs that were burned out. So we took bulbs from certain lamps to have light in rooms that were pitch black. All the windows for the most part had broken or missing locks so at night it wasn't really very secure and some of the windows had broken or missing window coverings. Particularly the bathroom. There's only one bathroom in this house and it's located in the downstairs bedroom so whoever chooses to sleep in that room gets the pleasure of sharing everyone's bathroom visits. I feel bad because I know it's not easy to own properties and rent them out. A lot of work goes into the upkeep. I just think this cute little house is being neglected and could really use some serious TLC. read more

I will never stay anywhere else!! Everything was perfect, down to the little chocolates. The cabins are clean and spacious, with everything you could possibly need for your stay. My favorite part was having a jacuzzi tub near the bed and a fire place (wood provided!!) all in the same area. My daughter loved the play ground! She was so excited to play on the teeter totter!! She had never seen one. The best part for her was being able to feed the llamas and bunnies. After our stay we were able to purchase a llama stuffed animal to take home with us so she could remember her time there:)) she named her willow just like one there. The little things really make a difference when you're staying at a place away from home and that's definitely something the staff strives for here. They really want to make sure you have the best experience and it shows!! Thank you so much Phillip, Larry and Stephen!! Hope to be back soon!!! read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - Taking the llamas for a walk:)) - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Came here for a family get away. We stayed in 18 and it was very clean, spacious, had coffee and hot chocolate, a/c which kept the whole cabin cool, they have lamas that you can feed (they give you a baggie of food at check in), they have a few playground toys which my kids loved, everything was great! Oh and the customer service was wonderful. We will most definitely have to come back!! Thanks you guys for everything!! Chapman family read more

Where do I start? We read countless reviews of almost every place in the Big Bear area trying to decide where to spend our 4 day trip. Pine Knot Guest Ranch was one of the first places we read about, almost all positive. Every time, we came back to having this place at the top of our list. We wanted something that felt a bit like home, and would allow us to cook a few meals there, be able to lounge about, and most importantly, bring our dog! This place met all of our needs and then some. We felt right at home from the moment we checked in. We stayed in the Bungalow home for 2 nights and moved over into Cabin 15 for a third night. We stayed during mid-week and took advantage of the online discount offered for the off-season mid-week stay. The owners (recently took over the property a few weeks ago) were super friendly from the start. Ensuring that anything we needed was taken care of right away. We found the property to be very unique in the sense that it offered a little of everything in terms of privacy whether in your cabin or the vacation homes, yet you could still just stroll up the yard and enjoy a nice park-like setting and mingle with other guests. This was a HUGE plus for us as we brought our dog. We didn't have to worry about taking her down to a grassy area somewhere far. The llamas and bunnies are a cute and surprisingly enjoyable aspect of staying here. You can go up to visit them anytime you want. We even went out for a late night stroll one evening to look at stars and went up to the barn where low and behold, the llamas were out to greet us even in the wee hour of the night! The proximity to The Village is perfect. We walked to eat in town almost every meal except for one day due to poor weather. No fault to anyone. And when they say walking distance, they really mean it. Unlike some places where "walking distance" is a trek down a major road for a out a mile. Here, it is literally 2 blocks down a residential street and you're right there! It's perfect for an early morning stroll before the town wakes up. We even had the luxury of being able to enjoy brand new mattresses in our cabin. Like I said, the owners are well on top of maintaining every little aspect to ensure that every guest has a superb stay. On the day of our arrival the weather was cold and rainy/snowy. While checking in the owner told us he had gone down to our cabin about two hours prior to us arriving to turn on the heater and warm the place up for us. When we unpacked and settled in, we had a nice toasty home right and ready! We are already making our return plans to come back and stay here. If you are looking for something off the path, but not too far away, with a sense of privacy in a simple home-like setting, this is definitely the place for you. read more

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My family and I really loved Cabin 17. The worst part of the trip is that we don't want to leave. The beds were very comfortable. The tv swiveled to either towards the jacuzzi, the bed or fireplace. We are very impressed. If you want a romantic get away and you have to bring the kids this is perfect. The second room was so convenient. The kitchenette ( small fridge, coffee maker, faucet, microwave, essentials, table). The cabin was clean and no trace of dog hair :). Our boys ( 7 and 4) had a great time playing outside, petting the bunnies , and feeding the llamas. We were lucky to have some snow and the air was crisp and sunny. I enjoyed the patio furniture outside. We had a wonderful time and we can't wait to come back. Next time I will bring more snacks. The set up on the jacuzzi was great ( candles, chocolate, sparkling cider, bath salts, perfection ) I don't want to leave !! read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - Jacuzzi and fireplace - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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BEWARE! BAD BUSINESS! STOLE $$$ My parents purchased a $400 gift card from this place for my birthday. I didn't realize it had a expiration date until I went to use it. It is against the law for a business to put an expiration date on a gift card or gift certificate by the way in the state of California. They are saying they will not honor it. They stole $400! Bad business I would never do that to my customers or treat them like that. It was NOT a coupon it was a gift certificate. I wouldn't give people like that any business. read more

Awesome little place. Feels very privet even though its only steps to the village. The staff was very helpful. Wish I could have stayed longer. read more

My husband and I just spent the weekend. Great experience! Our cabin was so cute and cozy. The location was perfect - within walking distance to downtown and the lake. I also loved the Llamas. We will be back! read more

The good: A short walk into town; less than five minutes. Pet friendly. We could park right next to our cabin. The bed was comfortable. The people working there are nice. The bad: Super run down. The shower curtain gave me the hebbie jeebies, and the shower area was super small. I decided to rough it and not shower for the two nights I was there. I had a 1985 vibe / feel that just generally creeped me out. Made multiple attempted to connect to their wifi but it never worked. *This was in Cabin 15. read more

This place is perfect!!! My son and I stayed here for a few weeks and loved it! Let me first say the folks in the office are great, friendly, helpful. But the other thing that was a huge plus for me is how clean the cabins were, and that includes not seeing one bug which is a breath of fresh air when we have in the past stayed in places where the ants sort of took over the place. Clean, quiet, friendly, and the perfect location! A few minute walk and we were right in the Village! Highly recommend and will be back ourselves very soon! read more

One of my husband and I's favorite places of all time! Second time staying here & we will be back. I can not fit all of the wonderful things about Pine Knot Guest Ranch here on this page. Long list of love's. Very private yet conveniently located & it's only steps to the village. Easy walk even when it's snowing. We LOVE the llamas as much as we LOVE the staff. They are very helpful & kind people and we enjoyed spending a bit of time talking to them. Even helped with our tire chains, as we had never put them on before, along with getting snow off our car so we could drive safely in the snow back down the mountain. We extended our stay but we still wish we could have stayed longer. First time my hubby had snow fall on him. Can't wait to go back! read more

We took a random trip to Big Bear because it was supposed to be a crazy storm haha. Well it did snow some, but this cabin, oh gosh, I didn't want to leave! We will for sure be returning. The check in was a BREEZE, fast and easy. The owners are the sweetest, and with a DVD player, VHS and direct tv in the room..we could borrow movies from the front desk too! Very cool, because they're free of charge, and made for good evenings once everything in town had closed up. The cabins are very well maintained, clean and so romantic for a cozy little getaway (^_^) and there is a Bunny AND a Llama farm on the property!! How cool is that?! I mean, I love bunnies, and they're just like hanging out haha! They are also very pet friendly, many of the other cabin goers also had their dogs with them too! The cabins all have jacuzzi tubs (something we almost always look for when vacationing..), and while most cabins in Big Bear have them, we wanted a simple, quiet getaway. With your Yelp* check in, you receive two free bath salts! Yay! The jacuzzi faces the fireplace in your room, and is the PERFECT place to spend the evening relaxing before cuddling up in bed (^_^) The bed was so soft and comfy, and it had the cutest little bear and amazing little quilt comforter! It also has a kitchenette, and fridge, handy for storing left overs, alcohol, and water! There is even a doggie bowl in the kitchen! Plus, a fully stocked supply of dishes and silverware! The kitchen is large enough, and has a table and chairs, easy to do a little romantic dinner if you donr eat out. The stove and everything worked as we cooked 2 dinners in the cabin! And had to clean up after a food fight LOL! The cabins are pretty spacious, I thought, for as little as they seem to appear. It was a very nice stay, and very romantic without being overly cheesy or what not. I loved that there was a fireplace in the room, next to the jacuzzi tub, and they provide firewood too (score!). And sitting on the jacuzzi is little chocolates as well (^_^) yum. They even provide apple cider and glasses, and a few candles(FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE! YAY!) and rocking chairs! Very relaxing atmosphere from this charming little cabin. I was sad to leave. SOME of the cabins have King beds, some have Queen sized. If you or your significant other is taller, go for a cabin with a King bed, you'll enjoy your trip that much more! I would definitely recommend Pine Knot Guest Ranch for a cute and cozy romantic weekend getaway, or even just to stay at during snow season if you want something different! Friendly, courteous owners and staff, great cabins, and a bunny farm. They are a go in my book! (^_^) read more

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As other people described very cute and cozy place with 2 adorable Llamas and bunnies. We stayed at cabin #15 and we loved it! Jacuzzi, fireplace, Christmas lights and moonroof ceiling so you can see stars from your bed! I would definitely come back! read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - Cute llamas - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I really feel that I was cheated out of my money at this place. I went to big bear with a group of two families that totaled 6 people. We called this place and asked if they had a room big enough for our group. They said yes and told us how every room has a jacuzzi tub and that every room has hot cocoa, hot cider, and coffee available. What they failed to mention was that they pay the owners of some nearby cabins to rent them out. Then they manage them and have people pay them to stay in there. Most of the cabins only hold 4 people so they do this so they can hold larger groups. When we pulled into Pine Knot Ranch we saw all of the little cabins and couldn't wait to go in. The owner named Gloria seemed very nice and told us that our cabin was to our right. When we left the check in area we saw that there were no cabins to our right except for one in another lot. Apparently, that was the right cabin. It was an ugly shack of a cabin with pokey weeds growing all over and there was a huge ditch in the drive way. When we walked inside the cabin it was filthy. All the furniture was old and worn out. The pull out couch bed was disgusting an covered in dirt. Everything that they told us came with every room wasn't in ours so we had to call to get sheets for all the beds and to get coffee. They didn't even want to give us sheets for the beds and told us that "It was to late" and the were going to bed. They reluctantly brought us our sheets and coffee. I would only give them 1 star but the land was so beautiful. They had lamas and other animals. All the kids played in the snow for hours. I would never come here again because the people that work here are dishonest and are only after your money. Stay somewhere else next time you visit big bear. read more

Wonderful, private cabin in Big Bear with parking and a private hot tub! Wood burning stove for cold nights. The cabin is rustic, but very neat and clean. Folks, it's a c a b I n. Perfect location to local shops, restaurants, the movie theater, and walking distance to the lake. Owner was friendly, efficient, and generous giving us excellent tips on restaurant options. Will most definitely make this my go-to stop in Big Bear! read more

Pine Knot Guest Ranch - Great little place - Hotels Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California