I loved that the location is just steps from the villageâso many things are within easy walking distance. We were there for Oktoberfest and didnât have to walk far to catch the free transit to the convention center. Thereâs even a German deli with beer across the steeet. Those were the big wins.
The front desk staff were kind and helpful, and the property overall was clean.
That said, itâs definitely dated. The bathroom towels were super thinâthink 1-plyâand way too small for an adult (they barely wrap around you), so bring your own if you can. I was hoping to enjoy the pool, but it was small and awkwardly placed in the parking lot, so that was a no-go. The AC wasnât working during my stay, though they did provide fans. The property could use some updates and repairs, but nothing was truly awful.
It felt like I was visiting in the off-season; I imagine the place comes alive in the winter. Thereâs even a little on-site restaurant and bar with live music at night, which was a nice touch.
Overall, itâs not as cute, modern, or comfortable as other Big Bear spots Iâve stayed at, but the unbeatable location in the heart of the village makes it worth consideringâespecially during the winter months
