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Pet-Friendly Hotels & Cabins in Big Bear

6 Big Bear stays that welcome dogs β€” with the actual pet fees and rules, not just a "pets OK" checkbox. Fees were verified in 2026; policies change, so always reconfirm when you book.

Pet fees & rules at a glance

Stay Type Pet fee & rules
Timberline Lodge Lodge 2 pets any size, designated rooms, $15/pet per night; approval needed, no unattended pets
Motel 6 Big Bear Lake Budget 2 pets up to 150 lbs combined β€” no pet fee. Dogs & cats; no unattended pets
Big Bear Frontier Resort Lodge Any size, $25/pet per night. Grassy pet areas with stations; treats at the desk
Grey Squirrel Resort Resort Many (not all) cabins pet-friendly; ~$85/pet per stay (varies) β€” request a pet cabin & confirm
Home2 Suites by Hilton Big Bear Lake Major Chain Hotel ≀100 lbs, 2 pets. $75/pet (1–4 nights), $125 longer, + $100 refundable deposit
Hampton Inn Big Bear Lake Major Chain Hotel ≀50 lbs, 2 pets. $50/pet (1–4 nights), $100 longer, + $100 refundable deposit

Heads-up: not every cottage in town takes dogs β€” Cathy's Cottages does not allow pets, for example. Always confirm before you book a non-refundable rate.

The stays

Hampton Inn Big Bear Lake

$$$
Major Chain Hotel πŸ• Pet-friendly

πŸ“ Short drive to the Village (~2.0 mi) Β· 🎿 Near the slopes (~0.8 mi)

Newest Hilton property in Big Bear with stylish rooms, s'mores kits, and movie nights.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Big Bear Lake

$$$
Major Chain Hotel πŸ• Pet-friendly

πŸ“ Short drive to the Village (~2.0 mi) Β· 🎿 Near the slopes (~0.8 mi)

Extended stay suites in same complex as Hampton Inn, ideal for longer visits.

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Big Bear Frontier

$$$
Resort Lodge πŸ• Pet-friendly

πŸ“ Walk to the Village (~0.4 mi) Β· 🎿 Short drive to the slopes (~1.7 mi)

Rustic resort on 400 feet of lakefront property with cabins and lodge rooms since 1952.

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Motel 6 Big Bear Lake

$
Budget πŸ• Pet-friendly

πŸ“ Outside the Village core (~2.8 mi) Β· 🎿 Short drive to the slopes (~2.1 mi)

Budget-friendly option in Big Bear Lake area.

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Grey Squirrel Resort

$$$
Resort πŸ• Pet-friendly

πŸ“ Walk to the Village (~0.5 mi) Β· 🎿 Short drive to the slopes (~1.8 mi)

Family-friendly resort featuring 19 rustic cabins throughout a common recreation area, just half a block from the lake and Pleasure Point Marina. Note…

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Timberline Lodge

$$
Lodge πŸ• Pet-friendly

πŸ“ Short drive to the Village (~1.2 mi) Β· 🎿 Short drive to the slopes (~2.4 mi)

Established in 1940, offering cabin rentals with full kitchens near the Village. Features heated seasonal pool and playground surrounded by tall pines…

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🐾 Before you book with a dog

πŸ• Big Bear with your dog

Round out the dog-friendly trip:

🍽️ Dog-friendly restaurants β†’ πŸ–οΈ Dog-friendly beaches β†’ πŸ₯Ύ Trails (dogs on-leash) β†’

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