Brill Bear Cabin

06/11/2026

Something Cool to Do This Summer in Big Bear 🐻🦉🌲

Book your stay at Brill Bear Cabin and add this to your itinerary: the only alpine zoo in the United States.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened in 1959 after a devastating wildfire roared through the San Bernardino National Forest, displacing local wildlife. What started as a rescue mission became a lifelong commitment to rehabilitation, conservation, and giving wild animals a 2nd chance.

Today, the zoo is home to 85+ species. Most animals are successfully released back into the wild. The ones you see on exhibit? They're either too injured or have been imprinted by humans and cannot survive on their own.

Swipe through to meet some of the residents ➡️

🦉 Boo the Great Horned Owl, the most aggressive nighttime hunter in the forest
🐻 Black Bears, did you know they're NOT indigenous to Southern California? They were imported, yet now they thrive here
🐱 The Bobcat, named for that bobbed tail, the forest's quietest predator

More fascinating residents to discover:
→ Grey Fox, the only canid that can climb trees
→ Red Tailed Hawk, can spot a mouse from 100 feet up (10 stories high)
→ Ringtail Cat, kept as pets by miners during the Big Bear gold rush era
→ American White Pelican, wingspan up to 9 feet
→ Mountain Lions Holly & Hazel, orphaned in the Santa Cruz mountains, found a home here

The zoo is open year-round and just minutes from Brill Bear Cabin. Make it part of your summer mountain adventure.

🏡 Brill Bear Cabin, 3 stories, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps up to 8
🌄 Gold Mountain views from your private deck
🐾 Pet-friendly, bring the whole family
📍 Quiet Big Bear City, close to the zoo and lake

Book direct and save platform fees.
www.brillbearcabin.com
(310) 488-3695

05/20/2026

The Mountains Are Calling — Your Big Bear Summer Awaits 🏔️☀️

This summer, escape to a 3-story log cabin perched at the top of Big Bear City, where Gold Mountain greets you every morning and the national forest trailhead is just down the street.

Brill Bear Cabin has everything you need for a family trip or intimate getaway:
→ 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps up to 8
→ Fully equipped kitchen with BBQ on the deck
→ Games, books, Smart TV, fast WiFi
→ Pet-friendly — no one gets left behind
→ Keypad entry, arrive on your schedule

The lake is minutes away. The Village is close for dining and shopping. The hiking trails are endless. And when you come back to the cabin, you are tucked in a quiet neighborhood where the stars come out in force.

Book direct at www.brillbearcabin.com for better rates, no platform fees, and personal service from an owner who actually responds to your needs.

📞 Questions? Call or text (310) 488-3695

06/08/2024

Lake level is high! Weather is beautiful! Time to book your Big Bear getaway for the Summer and Fall.

Www.brillbearcabin.com for direct booking. Email about rates!

10/02/2023

We've still got some fall 🍁🌼 openings for your last-minute getaways to reset before the holidays. And we are booking all winter dates. ❄️☃️⛷️🏂

08/06/2023

The lake is gorgeous and full! Heading into fall and it is going to get even more beautiful when leaves start to turn.
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has a few August dates and September. October is starting to book up in anticipation of the October events.
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Give us call/text/message to check your dates and rates. 310-488-3695

07/07/2022

Check out our new storybook.🏞
Did you know booking directly saves you money on most types of accommodations? Including us!

New beginnings Welcome to Brill Bear Cabin A mid century cottage cabin with split log exterior and wood throughout the interior help to create a cozy atmosphere. Stone fire place and staircase. This charmer is 3 stories, with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and accommodates 8 adults very comfortably. Situated....

05/31/2022

Beautiful morning sunrise over the lake by Kerry Vale 📸 the beauty of the season in full swing. 😍

We have open dates in June and the beginning of July. Time to plan your escape. 🏞

07/19/2021

Beautiful mountain 🏞 summer rain! 🌧

We have a few openings in August, come get some, have an experience 🌞

06/14/2021

We've got Father's Day weekend open! Book our view 🏞, bbq on the deck 🥩🍔 and rest-in-the-hammock 💤 kind of day for your Dad, or just for yourself. DM to book.

06/05/2021

Super excited to unveil our 3rd floor suite here at Brill Bear Cabin! 🐻
Fully renovated bathroom 🛀 and two bedrooms🛌, offer additional privacy for our guests. Book your relaxation for this summer! Message me here or visit our website.