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SoCal Vacations - Village Inn

2.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, steps from The Village

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SoCal Vacations - Village Inn offers a relaxing retreat in Big Bear Central, with in-room WiFi and free self parking. Guests rave about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping, making this lodge an ideal base for exploring The Village.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Brown Bear | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, streaming services

Brown Bear

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Oven
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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American Black Bear | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, streaming services

American Black Bear

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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Grizzly Bear | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grizzly Bear

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Oven
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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Kodiak Bear | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Kodiak Bear

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Oven
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Polar Bear | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, streaming services

Polar Bear

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Teddy Bear | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, streaming services

Teddy Bear

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
546 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

What's nearby

  • The Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Bear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SoCal Vacations - Village Inn

Lodge near The Village
Located close to Big Bear Mountain Resort, SoCal Vacations - Village Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at SoCal Vacations - Village Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
The price is AED 436
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

SoCal Vacations Village Inn
Socal Vacations Village Lodge
SoCal Vacations - Village Inn Lodge
SoCal Vacations - Village Inn Big Bear Lake
SoCal Vacations - Village Inn Lodge Big Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is SoCal Vacations - Village Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at SoCal Vacations - Village Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at SoCal Vacations - Village Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SoCal Vacations - Village Inn located?

Located in Big Bear Central, this lodge is steps from The Village and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Snow Summit. Big Bear Visitor Center and Pine Knot Park are just steps away.

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SoCal Vacations - Village Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 294 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

liubov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in big bear
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, roomy, great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was stocked with all the dishes and utensils to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. The location of the unit was in walking distance to any restaurant, bar or hiking trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, would recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyubov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ready, kitchen fully equipped with beatiful dinner set and condiments. Rooms are very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zobeida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised to see how spacious , clean, and close to restaurants, shops, and the lake. We enjoy our stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Close to shops and restaurants. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaned room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CarriLin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible bargain, right in the Village! Very large and comfortable- I wish we could have stayed for a month. Just walk outside and you're surrounded by shops, restaurants, a local coffee house; even a little market right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Stay

Highly recommend the village in, it’s centrally located in the village where all of the shops and restaurants are. It’s also about a 5 minute walk from the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shops were within walking distance from the property, we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janhete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and the place felt like a mini home rather than just a hotel room. Everything was clean and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location. Staff verify helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We all loved this place. It's so much fun, and it's close to everything. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the place and area is fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older place but Teddy Bear Rm 6 has separate bedroom, full kitchen, watched TV ,Fireplace in living room (while in two person spa👍).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Great stay and room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and roomy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Improve parking signage and better communication about parking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was grate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, right next to all the shops and restaurants in the Village area. Kitchen was stocked with all the cooking utensils.
Village town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was the easiest I’ve ever experienced. The staff was very friendly & communicated well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked how easily accessible to all the downtown areas it was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025