NEWS

November 27, 2025: 2025 Ski and Snowboard season is here! Snow Summit open and Snow Valley opens Friday Nov. 29th.
Sept. 2024: Come up to kayak / bike around lake / see Fall colors!
​Feb. 6th , 2024: It snowed all night and all day. Resorts are reporting 3+ feet of powder and more on the way! 
Feb. 29th, 2024: Resorts are expecting 6-12 inches of new snow by Sunday. Come get some powder!
Season total should be over 10 feet of snow by the first week of March 2024. 
​March 15, 2024 we awoke to a surprise 1ft powder DUMP. Get up here! 
April 9th, 2024 Plenty of great snow after 2 storms in the last 2 weeks. Cold temps for the weekend. Spring ski & board time!

Cougar Crest Hiking Trail, April 2024 

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Big Bear Hostel Availability Calendar
Also see our travel info links in the menu above. 

Amenities

• Our property has common outdoor spaces including kids playground, firepit, gas BBQs, horseshoes, outdoor furniture, driveway and parking lot. 
• Walk to pizza, burgers, Thai, crepes, Poki bowl, Himalayan (Nepal), fast food, sandwich shop, steak house, Mexican, barbecue, Chinese, Indian, sushi, ice cream, candy shop, Hawaiian, tacos, pancakes, Sports Bars, brew pubs and more!
• Large groups (10 to 50 guests ) can rent multiple units. Please fill out this form for group pricing info. 

​BENEFITS

Shared or Private Rooms

Deluxe Private Rooms
Shared Bunk Room

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Foodie Options

Walk to Brewery & 20+ Restaurants
Cook for yourself in shared kitchen
Plant Based Guide

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Activities

DIY Campfire Nights
Roast Marshmallows
Meet New Friends
​Tons of nearby activities

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BBH HOSTEL STORY

After traveling the world and driving mountain bike and backpacker tours in the USA and Mexico, I moved to Big Bear Lake in 2000 to enjoy a mountain lifestyle and outdoor recreation. I lived with international students while working at the ski resorts for many years. The hostel officially opened in 2007. After more than a decade of fun hosting guests, I moved off site and have a lovely family life. The hostel has evolved over the years into half adventure base camp hostel and half retreat center for youth groups, family reunions, and church groups of all ages. We have wonderful co-hosts who live on-site and take care of everything. Stay with us and you will have a chance to meet people from all over the world, as well as Americans visiting Big Bear to escape the city, rest, relax, and enjoy mountain life. 

Availability Calendar!

*** Read on for special discounts, and always book direct for the best deal !!!

Visit Big Bear Lake

4 Seasons of Fun!

Mountain Adventure Town
Ski & Snowboard Nov - April
Mountain Bike Almost All Year
Waters Sports May - October

See All Things To Do

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Save Money - Free Extras

Life Just Got Better!

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​Free Parking

Parking in the village can be tricky on busy weekends. Stay with us and the village is just across the street!

FREE EV CAR CHARGING!
​*See requirements

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Free WIFI

FAST 5G WiFi
Smart TVs in Private Rooms
​4k TV in Living Room
​Co-Working worthy

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​Multi-Night Discount

Save up to 20%! 
3 Night Deal
4 Night Deal
5+ Night Deal
7+ Night Deal
*details below

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Super Hosts = Happy Guests

Smart travelers check online booking sites first, then book direct for best service, selection and perks!

Superhost since Q4 2015!

2024 Superhost Status

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T E S T I M O N I A L S

“LOCATION IS PRIME!
The view from basically every window in the hostel is beautiful, the lake (across the street) feels right outside! The village is literally down the street, and right in front is a kayak and paddle boarding rental place. Super convenient. The unit was amazing, and was very spacious. The outside space was even more amazing. We had a wonderful time spending the afternoon and evening outside. Overall I 1000% recommend this place. The host is super thorough and makes sure we are as comfortable as can be while knowing some little perks about the area. Worth every penny I would say! Definitely looking forward to possibly returning in the future”

- Drea (August 2020 guest) 

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Escape the City - Enjoy Nature
National Forest - Shoreline Hiking - Trails to Mountain Peaks
Kayak - Paddleboard - Mountain Bike
Ski - Snowboard

Relax & Explore

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Policies / Things to Remember. Bedding and towel is provided. Beds are made with sheets, pillow case, and folded blanket. Please bring your own bathroom items. Pets are not allowed. 15 day maximum stay per month. The house has central heating set at 68-70. No cooling. Big Bear has cool mountain air 99% of the year. Fans available in room. We enforce quiet hours from 10 PM - 8 AM. Big Bear Hostel Description: Big Bear Hostel is a small home-style hostel. 3 Private bedrooms and one 7-bed dorm. We have an on site host, but you will be mostly interacting with other guests in the house. This is not a party hostel. We are family friendly. Please don't stay with us if you plan to stay out late drinking at the bar. If you disturb other guests while intoxicated you will be kicked out (evicted) with no refund. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Disturbing other guests will not be tolerated. If you snore, please don't book a shared bunk room!   *Multi Night Discount Terms: 3 night discount = 5%, 4 night discount = 10%, 5 night discount = 15%, 7+ night discount = 20%. *Subject to availability. Discount must be applied at checkout by clicking on the discount links on our homepage, and can't be applied after booking. Please see complete Terms and Conditions during checkout.