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"Thank you for getting back to me so quickly to answer my questions - I appreciate that. I was out of the office on the 14th having left Thursday to take my grandson up to Knotts Berry Farm before I came to visit my son up in Big Bear. My grandson and I really enjoyed out time at your cabins, it was a nice ending to his vacation in California before his return to TN."
Becky RowlandEncinitas, CA 07-18-2017
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"It was our pleasure to stay at Golden Bear Cottages resort! We thank you for our time spent at the Golden Bear. It
was so peaceful and we had the best of time getting out of the city life for a while and staying at such a beautiful vacation spot. We both love the mountains and will be back sometime in the winter. Thanks again!
Reviewed also at 'Golden Bear Cottages via Booking.com"
Mark BattleLos Angeles, CA 08-22-2017
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"Thank you! We enjoyed our visit.
To 'Golden Bear Cottages' Sep 6, 2017 1:00 AM,
Thank you! We enjoyed our visit staying at Golden Bear Cottages.
We appreciate your friendship, which goes so much further than just being a customer."
Teresa MedelOrange County, CA 09-06-2017
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"Just what we needed!
We have done many day trips up the Mountain, but this was the first 3 night stay.
There are SO MANY places to chose from in the Big Bear area, and I chose Golden Bear based upon Lisa who actually answered the phone with my questions. We didn't want a room in a hotel, and I needed a Non-Pet Friendly place to sleep and relax.
I can't speak for all the other Cottages, but # 18 Grizzley's Den reminded me of places my family stayed back in the day in Wisconsin on fishing trips.
It's an older rustic looking cabin, but it was clean and completely restored, not a cobweb in the cottage, had enough room for two, and just what we needed.
If you want a new hotel type place, then go there. but if you want a cool, historic place to stay, then I have no problem recommending this place. It has fabulous TempurPedic beds that allowed us to sleep so restfully.
It's Glamping is what the Wife wanted, and Glamping is what we got.
Bonus was the big hot tub by the pool.
Don in the office was a pretty cool Guy too... I also posted this on Trip Advisor with TOP RATING"
Russell ADesert Hot Springs, CA 09-14-2017
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"It was a very nice stay at Golden Bear Cottages resort! So happy to reserve pet friendly cabin number 7 (Knotty Pine) so I could have my dog with me and enjoy the getaway in your beautiful mountain town. I look forward to exploring more of your cabins in the future and loved the location! Thanks again!"
Lisa FarberWest Hills, CA 09-17-2017
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"We recently spent five nights for our summer vacation! We were referred by our AAA travel agent. Our stay was outstanding! Great cabin, the grounds were beautiful, clean air, clear starlight nights, what more could you ask for! Bottom line: we will return. We believe these are the best family cabins, and best AAA approved lodge for families in Big Bear! We also posted our review on Google"
Sue HuWest Los Angeles, CA 09-29-2017
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"Jana Citlau posted on Facebook.
6 days ago...
This place of Golden Bear Cottages is immaculate, very fair price, Don the owner is very kind & honest & upfront about fees. Very relaxing atmosphere, right across the street from the lake , 5-10 minutes away from everything else. We will be back soon."
Jana CitlauOrange County, CA 11-01-2019
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"Thank you for the thank you! That is a really nice thing that you do. We had a delightful stay. We will certainly recommend you to our friends when they want to visit Big Bear. We appreciated the comfortable, clean cabin. The bottom of my slippers didn't even get dirty!
Ralph and Nancy Schmoller"
Nancy SchmollerRancho Palos Verdes, CA 10-09-2017
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"Looking forward to visiting Big Bear and staying at Golden Bear Cottages again the first weekend in November! Can't wait!"
Sonja (Sophia) RemmenCarlsbad, CA 10-10-2017
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"Thanksgiving holiday: We found Golden Bear Cottages an excellent place for a Thanksgiving family vacation.
We stayed for a five day family vacation at the Golden Bear Cottages resort. During our stay our kids and my wife were in and out of the office and gift shop daily. We got to know the whole staff it seems. Everyone was helpful and attentive to every request. We had to keep going back for the Wi-Fi log-in info because my kids kept loosing it, and they came back to the cabin every time with a smile on their faces saying that the people were so nice. Our cabin #22 had the best beds beds we have ever slept in (better than home). I asked about the beds and the owner said they had just replaced all the queen beds in April with Tempur Pedic mattresses. The appliances were nice, the kitchen clean and amenities were complete so we could cook our Thanksgiving feast and the custom rustic log design furniture belong in a mountain cabin. The maids were efficient and always kept the cabin clean. We had a wonderful and reasonably priced family vacation. Thank you for everything!
Seasonal Tip: The outdoor laundry is closed starting in October. The heated pool closes in late October too, but the outdoor spa is open year-round. We also posted this review of our wonderful stay at Golden Bear Cottages resort on Tripadvisor"
Peter PapadopolousHighland, CA 11-27-2017
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"Guest Review and Comments: Our stay was wonderful again. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast and dinners. The cabin was so romantic and the new Tempur-Pedic beds were so nice. See you again soon. Ted and Joanne"
Ted NicholasVentura, CA 12-04-2017
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"It was wonderful spending the Christmas holiday week with our family there at Golden Bear Cottages this year. Cabin 26 was great and the Tempur-Pedic beds are so nice. As always, we look forward to staying with you in Big Bear where our hearts are. God bless, Stacy and Ruben"
Stacy M LobatoOrange County, CA 12-30-2017
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"Thank you for your email and your words. My family and I enjoyed our vacation time at Golden Bear Cottages. We really liked your place and everything was fine. We had no problems with the facilities, in fact everything was great and worked well.
My wife and me were celebrating our 25th anniversary... And the only thing we've missed was the snow, but we are sure that The Lord is in control even with this details.
We are Pastors in a Christian Church in Guadalajara, México. We liked to be in a place where the presence of God is honored. Thank you and God bless you all. Review also posted on Google review site. https://birdeye.com/golden-bear-cottages-151387517282592"
Angel FloresGuadalajara, Mexico 01-08-2018
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"Excellent value - just a few things missing:
We booked a cabin here in the last minute and expected very little from it because of the great rate but in the end, we concluded that this is a great resort. The whole complex is very well thought out with many amenities that even in winter you will find them appealing. The hot Jacuzzi was still open even though it was snowing outside! That is something!! They accept pets in some cabins and that is also a big plus. The cabin itself was bigger than we expected, we were only 3 people but the cabin could accommodate easily 6 or more. Fireplace, flat screen TV and kitchen appliances, they all worked well and they were very useful during our stay. Just a few things to note: we stayed in cabin 7 (knotty pine?). The kitchen tools and pans were few and not the most appropriate for us. The electrical outlets in the kitchen were misplaced, but that is expected in historic properties. There was no basic condiments here, like salt and pepper. Cooking oil would have been nice too, but no such thing. Not enough glasses, if you happen to have full capacity, bring your own cups.
The location is not too close to downtown attractions or to the ski resorts, you have to drive there. In summertime, Boulder Bay Park proximity is a big plus, but in winter, not many attractions nearby.
Overall it was a very good stay, we enjoyed it and we look forward to come back (now that we know what extra to bring with us)."
LATraveller 12Los Angeles, CA 03-25-2018
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"This property is owned and managed by a family, and their pride and commitment to their customers shows in several ways. Our cabin was completely furnished with everything needed for a getaway,fireplace in each cabin, WI-FI, guest handbook filled with things to do in Big Bear and discounts at certain establishments, kids playground, basketball court, volleyball court, shuffleboard, ping pong,, badminton and much more, Pool and Spa, it is peaceful, clean and quiet with a homey feel. Thank you. Can not wait to return."
Anastasia WithrowLos Angeles, CA 05-14-2018
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"Rustic Big Bear Lake Lodge with Most Comfortable Beds.
My experience with Golden Bear Cottages was phenomenal. Lisa and the front desk staff went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. The cabin was very clean. In additional, the lodge had Tempurpedic beds in every one of our three bedrooms. I haven't stayed at lodges that have these type of quality beds. Overall, I highly recommend this property and we will return again soon."
Taric HegabOrange County, AR 04-23-2018
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"My review: This resort is great, thank you very much. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for
adjusting our reservation. I would definitely check with booking.com to see
what they are doing on their end though. As they charged more than they had
said on their website. But thank you for making it right and moving us into
the cabin we wanted. Family loved it! We will definitely see you next summer!"
Gale Springer-Chorpash Devore Heights, CA 07-03-2018
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Golden Bear Cottages. It was a welcome respite from the summer heat in the valley. We always appreciate your service and friendship, and we agree it goes so much further than just being a customer.
We want to be sure to thank you for everything you did to make our stay pleasant."
Michelle CastellanosHacienda Heights, CA 07-29-2018
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"Top Review for Ingrid H on Trip Advisor.
★★★★★3 days ago.
Celebrating my Birthday.
Thank you Lisa for ensuring I had Perfect Birthday! We’ve had a fabulous three day stay here and are so sorry, it’s come to an end. We plan on coming back soon tho. And will definitely use your beautiful facility again. Can’t say enough of my experience here. Will Highly recommend your place to my family and friends. Our son stayed here, and he had an excellent time and experience here too in April! Thank you again Lisa and Golden Bear Cottages. Your place was equipped with everything needed and then some!"
Ingrid HVictorville, CA 09-20-2018
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"Comments and positive review.
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How do I sign up for the news letter? We LOVED Your Ambiance BIG TIME. We Just Stayed There October 5-7 In Cabin 5 Fantastically Clean, Quiet, Secluded And Extremely WELL EQUIPPED. WE can Not Be Happier! WILL BE BACK FOR OUR HONEYMOON CELEBRATION."
Stephen McDanielSan Diego, CA 10-09-2018
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"Nomi Arnold: Top review posted on Facebook.
3 days ago...
We just spent a glorious perfect weekend in the Golden Bear Manor. There were 21 people, families with small children, young adults, teens and tweens. There was plenty of space, a fully equipped kitchen, lovely patio for our meals, for a s'mores fest and for great conversation under the stars. We could not have had a better time except to have been snowed in so we'd have to stay longer. Thank you Golden Bear staff for helping us make some wonderful memories!!"
Nomi ArnoldCalabassas, CA 11-01-2018
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"Becky Roland and family posted this 5 star review on Facebook
5 days ago.
Family trip, our cottage was a perfect fit for us. It gave us the comfort, it was clean and provided us with a wonderful memory. This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. The first time was a studio type room, this time was a 2 story cabin, will definitely be returning here again."
Becky RolandCA 11-02-2018
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"Reviewed on Expedia
★★★★★ today.
I loved that I had a full kitchen to cook for my family. The cabin had lot more space and room than I thought. Staff, they were very friendly. Cabins are clean and not too far from the village. I loved that they had a playground and basketball court for the kids. They also had a bbq grill with the charcoal available!!! The only thing I didn’t not like was having to deal with someone parking in my spot! We were absolutely happy with our cabin and will definitely return! Spent quality time with my kids and grand daughter and made great memories in big bear !!"
Kathy RLos Angeles, CA 12-23-2018
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"Nancy Y reviewed on Trip Advisor.
The BEST ★★★★★ 5 STARS.
We had a great time!
Friendly clean and roomy took the hole family my 6 children one girlfriend and 2 grandchildren and they had a blast and the cabin was great and everyone was super friendly . Loved it so much we can’t wait to go back. Our last stay at a different cabin property was not as good, it was smaller then advertised. This cabin at Golden Bear Cottages was great had a full kitchen and even provided us with coffee."
Nancy YFullerton, CA 12-30-2018
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"A special thankyou to everyone at Golden Bear Cottages.
... we love you place ..."
Raquel GonzalezOrange County, CA 05-04-2019
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"Also posted on Trip Advisor
5 star rating. The top review we could give.
Perfect family getaway at friendly Golden Bear Cottages resort.
It was a nice, comfortable cottage that was able to accomodate all 4 families. Pictures on the website do no justice to the actually being there. It is so nice. Everything you need and location was at a reasonable distance, plenty to do near by. Thank you"
Nuno DSan Bernardino, CA 02-08-2019
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"Posted top review on Expedia.
★★★★★★★★★★3 days ago.
It was a cute rustic cabin with plenty of room for my whole family. We had a great time.
Found them at https://twitter.com/Big_Bear_Resort"
CSUSB StudentSan Bernardino, CA 06-30-2019
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"Russ A on Trip Advisor.
★★★★★★★★★★2 days ago.
Cabin 21(two story).
We had everything we needed, full kitchen, fully stocked w/ everything we needed.
Cabin was very clean, lots of room, comfortable for 3 of us, only bummer, one bathroom...
Next time we will get a three bedroom cabin with two bathrooms and a jacuzzi.
Beautiful for age & style. Will stay there again.
Thanks Lisa and staff..."
Russell ALas Vegas, NV 07-06-2019
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"We stayed in the 1 bedroom with our 3 dogs the week of July 7th and the stay was amazing. It was very relaxing, the staff was tremedously awesome and we are looking forward to another stay down the road. The cabins are quiet, clean and comfortable and very well stocked. Thank you Lisa and the entire staff for making our trip the best ever!"
Lisa HaggardSacramento, CA 07-20-2019
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"Dear Don, Karen, Lisa and Len,
The Cunningham clan, gathering from several western states, had a great family reunion at your cottages last week, and it was an ideal location for all ages because of the pool, playground, fire pit and covered outdoor tables for our potluck. I was staying in Cabin 6, and as I mentioned to your on-site handyman, we think we left one of our door keys on a table by the pool. When I returned to look a few hours later, I found my sunglasses on that table, but not the key. Thanks for a good Samaritan that found the key and turned it in to the office. I left our other key in the early-checkout box when we departed at 6 a.m. Monday.
Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. We definitely will consider Golden Bear Cottages when we plan our next family reunion in 2021.
All the Best,
Dave Cunningham and family"
Dave CunninghamPORT LUDLOW, WA 08-14-2019
