GUEST REVIEWS

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Big Bear Lake, California Best Winter Vacation Ever!, March 10, 2010 By Enedina Burke (Newbury Park, CA USA) This was our first Winter trip to Big Bear and the cabin we rented was beyond our expectations. It was so welcoming & cozy and the perfect amount of space for all of us. The enclosed backyard was perfect for my 3 year old grand daughter and being able to go across the street to sled was also great. Thank you again Theresa. Winter Wonderland!!, February 2, 2010 By Michelle Cooper (Temple City, CA) Wow! We had an awesome time at your cabin! There was so much snow it was hard to find it from the street. If we went back in the summer I don't think we'd recognize it. Our kids had a fabulous time playing out in the snow, and making smores by the fireplace at night. The cabin is very well kept, clean and cozy!! Our oldest son missed out because he had finals at school and had to stay home, but he is planning on going next time to check out the snowboarding! We can't wait to go back! Our favorite Cabin in Big Bear, January 28, 2010 By Stephanie Khalil (Simi Valley, CA. USA) We had such a wonderful time in this cabin. We stayed at another nice place last year, but we enjoyed this cabin much more. The location is great. It is close to everything. It has a flat driveway with carport which is very important! We were nice and cozy during the 30 year storm. We celebrated our daughters fifth birthday while we were there. She loved it and didn't want to leave. She skied for the first time and we all went sleding just across the street from the cabin. It was great and we shall return. We just loved it! Thank you for sharing your home and for taking such good care of us during our stay. Beautiful Home, January 19, 2010 By Monika (Westminster,CA) The cabin was very cozy and beautiful! We all loved it. It was only steps away from the lake which was so nice to see. Christmas & New Year 2009, January 5, 2010 By Catherine & Tony (Venice, CA) We booked the cabin over a year ago for our Christmas vacation. Trying to find a property with a fully enclosed yard was most important for our two dogs, and we were not disappointed! Theresa arranged everything perfectly for us, the wood was all there, chopped up, ready to go (bring an axe to chop smaller for the fire), the Christmas tree was up and lit in the corner! We had a revolving door of guest throughout our stay, and Theresa made sure we had clean sheets and towels for our changeover :-) We really couldn't have asked for more! Thank you for making our Christmas holiday so special! EARLY CHRISTMAS FAMILY TIME, December 16, 2009 By Doris Rodriguez (CA) We were very pleased with the cabin. It was so cozy and roomy. The yard was huge and great to play with the grandkids outside. We plan on making Black Diamond cabin a family tradition. Bring extra towels thats all! Fabulous Thanksgiving Weekend, December 10, 2009 By Rick & Kim and Family (Temecula, Ca.) My family and I found your accommodations excellent. You had provided a location and atomosphere of family during the Thanksgiving holiday. The proximity of Big Bear Lake, and being far enough off the main highway provided the quietness of the wilderness and on top of that, getting to experience the first snow of the season. Needless to say the snow cap off one of the best Thanksgiving holidays I have ever experienced. I want to thank you again for a wonderful and fabulous weekend. Super comfortable !, November 1, 2009 By Lori Curtis (Thousand Palms, CA) Wonderful cabin, had everything we needed. Decorated beautifully. Would rent again. Unfortunately fishing was poor, but still had a blast renting a Pontoon boat. Didn't Want To Leave, October 28, 2009 By Jeremiah Chieze (Riverside, Ca USA) This wsa the most relaxing weekend I've had in a long time! Everything about this place was great! The location, the fire place, the porch, I could go on and on. Cant wait to go back! Didn't have to worry about anything. Was easy to book, great customer service and very helpful. The cabin was extreamly home! Thanks Theresa for all your help with things to do and for having such a great little place to stay! I will definately be back! Very cozy and wonderful, October 20, 2009 By sm gabriel (California) I am so glad we found the Black Diamond Lodge at the last minute before our trip! Our stay there was wonderful, the cabin was so so cozy and perfect, exactly what we were looking for and without any hassle as far as booking and check in/check out! The price was amazing too! I just want to thank the owners for all the extra personal touches this cabin offered! The beds were ridiculously comfortable and everything clean! Thanks! The Perfect Honeymoon, October 17, 2009 By Alexandra Maxwell (Riverside, CA USA) We had the best honeymoon at this awesome cabin. It was my first time in Big Bear and we had a blast. The house was comfortable and very clean (which I am super picky about), Theresa left flowers, champagne, and plenty of firewood for us, and was available to take our calls to answer all of our questions before during and after our stay. We loved Big Bear Lake and we will definitely return, and I can't imagine staying anywhere but Black Diamond. Thank you again Theresa for helping us have such a special honeymoon. Great family cabin, September 29, 2009 By Caroline (Los Angeles, CA USA) We had a wonderful time here! The cabin is so warm and cozy and had everything we needed (great towels, kitchen supplies, etc). The kids loved the backyard and collecting pine cones. We especially loved bringing our dogs! The owner is wonderful and so easy to work with. We plan on going back again for certain! Great Get Away, April 25, 2009 By CindyGonzalez (San Diego CA. USA) We just returned from 3 wonderful days at Theresa's cozy cabin. My husband and I were looking for a quiet place to take our daughter and her family to rest after completing her chemo therapy for breast cancer. Black Diamond Lodge was the perfect choice. We went for walks, took the kids fishing and just enjoyed each others company. The attention to detail was very much appreciated. The cabin was clean and very roomy. The bathrooms were large with great showers.My only suggestion would be a few more towels. What a suprise the kitchen was. We are already planning a return trip. Thanks for a great time! Wonderful getaway!, February 23, 2009 By Mike Ritchie (San Diego, CA) Very comfortable retreat for our family of 5. We had plenty of snow during our stay, and the big yard and quiet street were great for my kids. The cabin had nearly all the amenities we needed (a washer/dryer would have made it PERFECT) and it felt like home away from home. We will definitely stay at Black Diamond again! Home away from home, January 13, 2009 By John Vetter (Los Angeles, Ca) We had a great time at Black Diamond Lodge. The furnishings were comfortable and cabiny. We only had one issue and it was dealt with promptly and caused us no difficulties at all. A Christmas to remember!, January 4, 2009 By Kathy Anderson (Castaic, CA) Wow is the only word that comes to mind when we think of our Christmas stay at the Black Diamond Lodge. We had such a great time. The whole family was able to get together and share a white Christmas. The cabin is beautiful. The cabinets were stocked with all the essentials. The fireplace was a great gathering place. The ski slopes were so close. My son and his friends were able to get in 2 days of snowboarding. We plan on making Big Bear a Christmas tradition from now on. Thanks Bensons for creating a a wonderful memory. Very Relaxing!, November 6, 2008 By Hagit Worona (Los Angeles, CA) Just came back from Halloween weekend in Big Bear. We stayed at the Black Diamond Lodge and had a very relaxing time. The cabin is warm and clean and very cozzy. Very dog friendly. We were happy to have the fenced in yard and our dogs loved the freedom. We had some stormy weather and were very happy to be able to sit by the fire and listen to the rain. Over all I'd say we had a great experience and we're looking forward to coming back and spending more time in the peaceful woods. The owners were extremely accommodating and made themselves available to answer all our questions. Thanks for providing a great space to relax and recharge. Kris O, October 29, 2008 By Kris (Huntington Beach, CA USA) The cabin was very comforatble, clean and welcoming. We had 4 adults and 4 children under 6 with us and the cabin was perfect. It was great to have a fenced backyeard for the kids and the location was perfect for getting around town. We hope to return next year. Location, Location, Location, October 27, 2008 By Sandy Durham (Palm Desert, CA) This is a great cabin overlooking the lake. Just a short drive to all the shops and restaurants. And we found some great ones!!! The neighbors were very friendly and we enjoyed our stay. Anniversary Trip, October 16, 2008 By Amy (Fullerton, CA USA) My husband and I stayed at the cabin for a long weekend to celebrate our anniversary. It was so relaxing! We took walks, sat out on the deck, watched movies, cooked and read. It was really chilly so we were able to have a fire every night! We are already checking our calendars to find out when we can come up again. Great Family Getaway, October 2, 2008 By Dawn Beck (Las Vegas, NV) My family- (husband, wife, our 3 boys and our golden retriever) just returned from this cabin at Big Bear- we had a GREAT time. The cabin is on a very quiet street in a nice neighborhood- perfect for long walks. The weather was PERFECT- we actually saw the colors of many trees change ( autumn) during our stay. We ate on the front porch every night and enjoyed the nice view. Lots of room in the back for our dog to run around. Cabin was homey & comfortable- not too fancy with 3 boys so worked well for us. Tons of blankets and pillows to keep everyone warm at night. We would certainly stay here again. Thanks you! Nice, Comfortable Accomodations, January 7, 2008 By Mike (San Diego, CA) The cabin exceeded our expectations and we had a great time. It is close to the village and the ski resorts and is located on a very quiet street near the lake. It is the perfect place for a family or small group of friends to have a retreat...including a fenced in backyard for the dog. The kitchen was nicely equipped and the living room and bedrooms were comfortably furnished. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks! Great stay at a Great Cabin, December 13, 2007 By Steve & April (Thousand Oaks, CA) Great place in quiet, convenient location - Theresa really cares about your stay and provides everything you need to have a great time - videos, games, kitchen stocked with spices and cookware - and the beds were comfortable - we'll be back!!! Perfect!, October 30, 2007 By Rob (Los Angeles, CA) The cabin was so much better than my friends and I could ever have expected. The wine and firewood waiting for us was very appreciated. Thanks for making our stay both classy and affordable! Fabulous Mountain Getaway!!!, October 24, 2007 By Gretchen Brougher (Las Vegas, NV) Theresa, your cabin was wonderful! My family and I spend 5 nights there with our dogs and had the best time. Your cabin was very homey, everything you could expect from a mountain cabin. It took us no time to get settled in an it felt like we were right at home. The fireplace was the center of all activities, I think our dogs liked it the best..warming their bellies! We will definitely be planning another trip! Thanks! Black Diamond Lodge, October 3, 2007 By Kerri (SD) We had a wonderful stay at Black Diamond Lodge. We were there during the end of September, and minus the freak storm that passed, we had a blast. The kitchen was great and had tons of room to make some great food. The jacuzzi was great and the game room was fun during the evenings with our friends. We enjoyed coming up the the lodge and having a great time with friends and family. Thanks for the great stay, we will come again soon! Wonderful Weekend, October 3, 2007 By A renter (San Diego) Thank you Theresa for welcoming my family to your cabin. It was a wonderful 3-day weekend getaway for us (and the family dog!). The cabin is so comfortable with a terrific layout. We appreciated the attention to detail and felt welcomed upon our arrival by the firewood,wine,and hot cocoa. The boys loved the place and felt right at home. Thanks again Treasured every minute!!!, September 3, 2007 By Kelley Flannagen (Indian Wells, California) Well it has been exactly one week since we left Black Diamond Lodge and I have been going through withdrawals! We were there for one month and treasured every minute. I read 6 Novels almost entirely on the front deck! After picking up some wild bird feed and filling the Lodge's feeders we were treated to many beautiful BlueJays, Woodpeckers, Red Winged Black birds, Chickadees as well as Chipmunks and Grey Squirrels. Not only was the bird watching fun for the human guests but Lizzie our Yellow Lab was kept busy for hours! This was the first of our 9 years coming to Big Bear Lake for the summer that we found a place to stay that met the whole families needs. The kitchen had everything we needed including a dishwasher! Not only did the two bathrooms have great water pressure, but we never ran out of hot water! The fireplace was dreamy, it did get cool enough a few times to fire it up. Thank you for having us! The Flanagan Family. WOW! what an amazing cabin!!, June 25, 2007 By Mike McPeters (Canyon Country, CA) Theresa, THANK YOU for this amazing cabin getaway!! My family had a great time fishing and exploring Big Bear. The fishing was great we caught in the 8 days we stayed over 30 trout! The location at the lake was perfect for the kids and us to take walks with the dogs in the evening. This cabin was everything as promised and described. I will tell our friends and family about this great cabin on the lake. Your hospitality is evident in the warm atmosphere you provide for your guests. We will be back!! Mike Owner Supplied Testimonials February 1, 2010, Reviewer: Geri Frakenstein, Newport Beach, CA Hi Theresa Thanks for the email follow-up. It shows you really care about your cabin rental business. It was a pleasure doing business with you! We had a wonderful weekend. The cabin is very comfortable, in a beautiful location and was perfect for the dogs. We have rented houses in many areas over the years…Hawaii, Cayman Islands, Balboa Island, Rome, Florence, Carmel...and your house was right up there as one of the best outfitted, which always makes for a much more comfortable stay. ------------------------------------------------------------ THESE ARE THE REVIEWS ON THIS WONDERFUL CABIN Thank you so much!, February 24, 2007 Reviewer: Meredith Manning from Rancho Santa Fe Hi Theresa - Thank you so much! The cabin had everything we needed...comfy beds, stocked kitchen, soft linens, Internet access, and the list goes on! We typically stay in hotels when we travel, but this was so much better! We could spread out all our stuff, make meals in the gourmet kitchen, and just unwind in front of the fire with a big bowl of popcorn. And my six year old daughter fell in love with the chubby squirrels that live in the big tree out front. We will definitely be back!! Take care - Meredith Manning ------------------------------------------------------ My family and I loved our stay!!!, December 31, 2006 Reviewer: Kate from Hawaii Hi Theresa, My family and I loved our stay at the cabin we certainly will come back! We appreciated everything being ready for us for Christmas - the tree was lovely and of course the fireplace added a lot for us seeing as we are from Hawaii! Hey thanks for having it snow - that was awesome! Kate ------------------------------------------------------ Our stay was lovely, October 9, 2006 Reviewer: "Leah Calica" from San Diego, California Our stay was lovely and the cabin is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely the type of place I would like. I really like the one story as well. We have been going up to Big Bear for over 14 years, staying mostly at the same place for the past 3, but needed bigger space this time, so we were a little nervous.... but very pleased, the cabin is lovely. This was our first attempt at taking our two labradors (ages 8 months and 9 months) and the cabin is definitely dog friendly. I would definitely recommend Black Diamond Lodge to friends and family! ------------------------------------------------------ It was so cozy!, January 3, 2006 Reviewer: Sarah Deitz from Illinois Everything was wonderful at the cabin! We loved the decor and the ambience. The cabin was evan decorated with the most beautiful Christmas tree. It was so cozy! Awesome kitchen table too!! Happy New Years! ------------------------------------------------------ Awesome location & absolutly marvelous!!, December 22, 2005 Reviewer: Peter from West Los Angeles Our stay was absolutly marvelous!! This cabin has treated us very well. It was cozy and comfortable and at the same time very convienent. Very quiet neighborhood and awesome location right next to the lake. I'll be planning on coming back to the same cabin if all goes well next winter and maybe even in the summer! ------------------------------------------------------ Wonderfull!!!, November 29, 2005 Reviewer: Michael from Burbank, Ca. What a wonderful place!! My wife is a pastry chef and the kitchen was completely outfitted with EVERYTHING we needed to cook our Thanksgiving dinner. You won't be disappointed in this cabin. ------------------------------------------------------ Absolutely Lovely!!!, November 21, 2005 Reviewer: Brittany from Los Angeles, CA The cabin was absolutely lovely. It was decorated impeccably. The cabin was beautiful and very accommodating. We were absolutely thrilled on arrival!! I would definitely recommend your property. ------------------------------------------------------ Girl Weekend, November 14, 2005 Reviewer: A renter from Reno, Nevada We had a great girls weekend in this beautiful cabin in Big Bear. We had a special request for martini glasses and mixer and it was provided. All six of us got to relax have a martini or two, take a walk by the lake and watch a great selection of movies. Popcorn, coco and candy was available to us also. This is a great place. We will let friends know about this place.