Getaway Escape House in Big Bear

We’ve been to getaway big bear twice now and both time our pup enjoyed the cabins so thoroughly. lots of trails for hikers and a panoramic drive nearby for anyone not interested in strenuous activities. Cabins look small but the rooms are plenty sufficient for two adults + a 60lbs 🐶 can’t wait to check it out in the winter!

I had been eyeing this place for a while and am so glad that me and my boyfriend pulled the trigger. It was the perfect escape after a day of fishing at big bear lake. The view was breathtaking (Mountain View) . I couldn’t believe how quiet it was. I love that there’s a no outdoor music rule. You could hear the birds chirp and the wildlife around you all day. The most peaceful thing to listen to nature unobstructed. Fire pit was super easy to work. They left a personalized note which was so sweet. Best part? We went on the nature trail they have on premises and saw 2 deers pretty close up for a while! We just stopped and watched them in awe. My boyfriend is kind of hard to impress and he was just in awe the whole trip with me. We did a weekday and would do a weekday if/when we return because a weekend is just too out of our price range. Awesome stay . Highly recommend.

I've stayed getaway for 2days last week and had such a high expectation but it's got totally ruined. First of all, they had so many ants in the cabin(found out them on second day night). Even though we throw away most of our foods in the cabin and put the bug spray everywhere but It's never went away. We were requested either changing to other cabin or provide a refund. But they only offered 25 bucks for refund lol. So initially we were supposed to be stayed there for 3 nights, but we had to give up one night bc we couldn't stay any longer, sleep in the bed with ants. Second, frequent power outage. We stayed there only 2 nights and few hours for third day but there's 2 power outage and AC and fridge, etc everything ran by electricity were not working. Third, responsiveness and service We had couple of calls to complain about above issue, but CS person or cabin crew was not responsive at all and wasn't able to provide any helpful solution. Based on all these stressful stay, I don't think I would recommend to stay here because I heard from staff that they had pest control few weeks ago but some of cabin are still affected by it and it's not worthy for the price

This was my first time taking a trip with Getaway house and I absolutely recommend it. I know when I was looking to book I scoured the web looking for good information and helpful reviews of the cabins so I hope this helps! The Pros: I booked my cabin very last minute for a 24 hour trip during Memorial Day weekend and they were able to accommodate. Getaway House offers both early check in and late check out for $25 additional each. This was SO worth the money, I really recommend it. I wish all hotels had these two options. The drive to the campsite from the highway is through the most beautiful windy mountain (drive carefully!) and once you're up the mountain you're only about 10 minutes from the site during which you'll pass plenty of businesses and homes so fear not, you're not totally off grid ha. The view!! I totally lucked out and was given the cabin "Martha." Martha is situated on a small lot with one other cabin and has a beautiful view of the trees when standing in your cabin and when in bed it has a marvelous view of the sweeping canyons and mountains around (best of both worlds!). I had no immediate neighbor for the night so this cabin was incredibly peaceful, I was able to really relax and getaway. They supplied a wonderful goody basket for my dog and a personalized note for me -- very cute. They also provide a great heating and cooling system (seriously that cabin cools down FAST), books to read, games to play, pots, pans, cups, mugs and common kitchen needs like salt, pepper, sugar, creamer, olive oil etc. The hot water in the shower was great in my cabin and my cell reception with verizon was pretty strong! Even though it was nice to avoid social media and texts (as is recommended) it was really comforting to be able to listen to a podcast and watch Netflix in the evening with my hotspot especially when traveling alone. Oh, and the night hours are so quiet because of the strict 10pm sound curfew. That was wonderful. Cons: Communication. I'm not sure what was going on but it seemed as if they avoided responding to any concerns I had along the trip, even to help dispel them. Weird. Booking: You cannot choose your cabin when you book online and attempting to call their phone line was futile, after 3 attempts. I left voicemails however, and maybe they listened because I did in fact get close to what I wanted, so can't really complain! Beware, your neighbors might really make or break this experience for you (being that the cabins are so close together.) I lucked out in my area because my neighbors were amazing, kind, and quiet. There really was no element of "seclusion." I could see 4 other cabins, multiple cars and a road from my cabin window plus anyone on a casual stroll walking by my cabin could make direct eye contact with me if I was sitting on my bed. I didn't necessarily mind, but if you're really wanting to have a trip where you don't see anyone else, I'd keep that in mind. The best cabins for some seclusion are the ones that are on the outer parts of the loop. Price: I wonder if the price has gone up? I've watched reviews of these cabins from only a year ago that quote them at $125/night. They are now around $450. While I still think the stay is absolutely worth it, it would be great, at this price, if they stopped charging for things like firewood, s'mores, coffee, tea, swiss miss etc. Half of these are items that come included at much cheaper hotels around the country. All in all, would I stay here again? 100% I'm already planning my next (much longer) trip and will probably snag one of their "cabin packs" which is a much better deal. This was the most fun solo trip ever, I didn't want to leave at all!

5 Stars!! We stayed here during a quick 3 day ski trip up to Snow Valley. Our stay was perfect. The resort was under 15 minutes away which made the daily commute a breeze. The cabins are very tidy, clean, and charming with giant windows for maximum sunlight and views. Our cabin featured a full kitchen with all the amenities you would need for a few days as well as a campfire with firewood, a lighter, and even fire starter. Super cool spot for an off grid, nature experience with all of the amenities of a home. They thought of everything and did a great job sticking to the theme or getting into nature to relax. We especially liked the cards and card games book. Thank you guys!!