Pine Knot Guest Ranch

My boyfriend and I stayed in cabin 20, February 2016. This was the most romantic vacation. We loved sitting by the fire eating leftovers from the nearby village and playing in the snow! And the llamas. Can’t forget about the rabbits and llamas. Unlike the other cabins, cabin 20 has its own private front yard away from the other guests which made our stay even more relaxing. The cabin had everything we needed; glasses, a serving dish, dish soap, a corkscrew, coffee cups, as well as wine and champaign glasses. The office staff was very friendly and helpful. We could not have asked for a better vacation! Thank you Pine Knot!

Second time staying here, first time during the winter months. Extremely friendly staff and very helpful! We will certainly be back again for round 3.

We’ve stayed 3 times and love it. The location is great. The kids love the grounds as there is sledding, plenty of room to play, and of course the llamas and bunnies. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and make you feel right at home in big bear. And the owners are great and very helpful. Will be back again.

Our stay here has been amazing! The kitchenette is fully equipped with everything you need, the cabin itself is spacious, and the on grounds playground and mini petting zoo is great for kids! We stayed in cabin 17 and couldn’t be more happier about our night here. The property owners themselves made us feel warm and welcome, and have a huge dvd collection for movies. This will definitely be the only place we will ever stay in our visits to Big Bear.

During the summer I stayed at the cabin and this time around January 2016 I stayed at their Lakefront view Condo, its perfect for two people. Fully remodeled, clean and I can’t say enough about the view. Anytime I come to Big Bear I love staying at Pine Knot Larry and anyone at the office are always so helpful with everything. If you have kids they will definitely love staying at the cabins since they have llamas and a playground. Its a safe and fun place. Thanks again Pine Knot.

Staff was very attentive and friendly the cabins were very clean and inviting. A very short walk from the village.

I’m so sorry for not posting this sooner. The owner is ex-​military. Very nice and proper he was. The cabins were kept very clean and very neat. When you arrive the cabin has a fire place with wood in it already to go. The hot tub is big that can fit 2 people in it. We rented a 2 bedroom cabin for us and our dogs! Yes they are pet friendly.
The owner Larry, I believe that’s what his name is also has a huge collection of over 100 DVDs that you can borrow. He even codes it by colors so you can find adventure, action and etc…
There is a sink and microwave. Also TV that has tons of channels including HBO. Very impressed with what we paid for and what we got. We were even given charcoal when we didn’t have any to cook with on their bbq. They also gave us lighter fluid. So sweet of them!
Thank you so much and already looking at coming back in February !!!

Pine Knot Ranch will be the only place we stay when we come to BIG BEAR!
Cabin 19 was fabulous. Just perfect for the two of us and our Collie/​Lab pup. The cabin is equipped with a little kitchenette, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge TV, everything you need for a perfect stay in the snow.
Your cabin is detached from all the other ones. There’s a huge acre for our snowdog to run around in and the llamas are frickin awesome! You’re also 2 mins away from the Village and 5 – 10 mins away from town. So close to everything! I love it.
Thanks Larry and team for your hospitality! Can’t wait to comeback in February!

My husband and I finally got vacation time approved for the same week (very rare). We planned our stay at Pine Knot based on the reviews. We were not disappointed. We stayed in Cabin 14 with our 3 year old daughter. I liked that parking was right in front of the cabin. The ambiance was very welcoming and relaxing. The cabin was very clean, spacious and has a kitchen full of supplies (great if you want to cook your own meals). My daughter referred to the jacuzzi tub as a swimming pool and we loved the fire place (wood is included). Thankfully, we got a bit of snow on our stay and we were able to play by the playground on site and throw snowballs. Pine knot is a short drive from they alpine slide and tubing area which we loved. Very close to the village shopping center (many stores were closed as our stay was during the week).Overall this was one of the best family vacations we have been on and highly recommend anyone looking for a relaxing getaway and breath of fresh air to stay here.

This place was great. Nice and quiet, private balconies, and very pet friendly– like most of big bear as we’ve come to find. These cabins are about a half mile from the village which is just far enough to escape the bustling crowds but close enough to walk to all the restaurants and bars. We will definitely be coming back.
I would recommend bringing a bright flashlight if you decide to head out later in the evening. The walk to and from the cabins don’t have sidewalks the entire way so having a light is helpful with both navigating the dirt sidewalks and alerting drivers to your presence!

Unfortunately the cabin we originally booked had a broken jacuzzi. we didn;t find out until check in time. but THANKFULLY, they were able to move us to another cabin. We liked the vibe of the place. loved the cabin. I’d say my only complaint was how bright it got in the morning cuz of the skylights. but that wouldn’t deter me from coming back. The llamas are awesome… the distance to town is perfect. And the place was very clean and comfortable.

The picture of the sign pretty much says it all. Where else can you stay for 2 nights at a pet friendly cabin with a full size jacuzzi tub in the living room for around 400 bucks? I love everything about this place and I plan to return here with my wife for many years to come.
The décor is fun, the service is outstanding, and it’s Big Bear! There is a nice rock fireplace adjacent to the jacuzzi tub and a flat screen TV (with Direct TV)! They provide fire wood promptly at your request, and above the cabins there are llamas that you can feed or take for a walk if you ask the staff… I was completely surprised. I was actually checking out and mentioned how much I enjoyed feeding the llamas and the guy let me and my wife take them for a walk! How unexpected and fun!
What else can I say? You get your own parking space right in front of your cabin, unlike hotels where you have to park in a lot and walk a mile to your room! The price is incredibly reasonable for the value. The cabins are nicely maintained. There’s a nice path to walk on and around with a big red barn behind it all. Everything there looks so beautiful during the sunrise!
Staying at Pine Knot puts you close to local shops and eateries. ( Unilocal to follow for the restaurants I visited up here) I don’t see how anyone could stay here and not give these guys 5 stars! They completely deserve it. I highly recommend the Pine Knot Guest Ranch! I’m going back in December!

My boyfriend bought me the all day package for my birthday as part of my gift and it was so amazing! Everyone was really nice and witty. Really beautiful views and just so much fun!!! I had the best time. Definitely coming back before skydiving!!!

Wonderful, private cabin in Big Bear with parking and a private hot tub! Wood burning stove for cold nights. The cabin is rustic, but very neat and clean. Folks, it’s a c a b I n. Perfect location to local shops, restaurants, the movie theater, and walking distance to the lake. Owner was friendly, efficient, and generous giving us excellent tips on restaurant options. Will most definitely make this my go-​to stop in Big Bear!

We took a random trip to Big Bear because it was supposed to be a crazy storm haha. Well it did snow some, but this cabin, oh gosh, I didn’t want to leave! We will for sure be returning.
The check in was a BREEZE, fast and easy. The owners are the sweetest, and with a DVD player, VHS and direct tv in the room. we could borrow movies from the front desk too! Very cool, because they’re free of charge, and made for good evenings once everything in town had closed up. The cabins are very well maintained, clean and so romantic for a cozy little getaway (^_​^) and there is a Bunny AND a Llama farm on the property! How cool is that?! I mean, I love bunnies, and they’re just like hanging out haha! They are also very pet friendly, many of the other cabin goers also had their dogs with them too!
The cabins all have jacuzzi tubs (something we almost always look for when vacationing.), and while most cabins in Big Bear have them, we wanted a simple, quiet getaway. With your Unilocal*check in, you receive two free bath salts! Yay! The jacuzzi faces the fireplace in your room, and is the PERFECT place to spend the evening relaxing before cuddling up in bed (^_​^) The bed was so soft and comfy, and it had the cutest little bear and amazing little quilt comforter! It also has a kitchenette, and fridge, handy for storing left overs, alcohol, and water! There is even a doggie bowl in the kitchen! Plus, a fully stocked supply of dishes and silverware! The kitchen is large enough, and has a table and chairs, easy to do a little romantic dinner if you donr eat out. The stove and everything worked as we cooked 2 dinners in the cabin! And had to clean up after a food fight LOL! The cabins are pretty spacious, I thought, for as little as they seem to appear. It was a very nice stay, and very romantic without being overly cheesy or what not. I loved that there was a fireplace in the room, next to the jacuzzi tub, and they provide firewood too (score!). And sitting on the jacuzzi is little chocolates as well (^_​^) yum. They even provide apple cider and glasses, and a few candles (FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE! YAY!) and rocking chairs! Very relaxing atmosphere from this charming little cabin. I was sad to leave. SOME of the cabins have King beds, some have Queen sized. If you or your significant other is taller, go for a cabin with a King bed, you’ll enjoy your trip that much more!
I would definitely recommend Pine Knot Guest Ranch for a cute and cozy romantic weekend getaway, or even just to stay at during snow season if you want something different! Friendly, courteous owners and staff, great cabins, and a bunny farm. They are a go in my book! (^_​^)

I will never stay anywhere else! Everything was perfect, down to the little chocolates. The cabins are clean and spacious, with everything you could possibly need for your stay. My favorite part was having a jacuzzi tub near the bed and a fire place (wood provided!!) all in the same area.
My daughter loved the play ground! She was so excited to play on the teeter totter! She had never seen one. The best part for her was being able to feed the llamas and bunnies. After our stay we were able to purchase a llama stuffed animal to take home with us so she could remember her time there:)) she named her willow just like one there.
The little things really make a difference when you’re staying at a place away from home and that’s definitely something the staff strives for here. They really want to make sure you have the best experience and it shows! Thank you so much Phillip, Larry and Stephen! Hope to be back soon!!!

My girlfriend, my chocolate lab, and I had an awesome time at point knot! Everyone at the office was very courteous. They put up with my girlfriend and I arguing about which DVDs to borrow. I really wanted to watch Bruce Willis kick some ass in die hard, and she probably wanted to watch twilight or something silly like that.
The cabins were clean, spacious, and was fully stocked with martinellis apple cider, pots, pans, silverware bath salts for the jacuzzi and FREE FIREWOOD! If you go when its cold outside, the fireplace will warm your cabin up real nice.
My chocolate lab also enjoyed herself in the common grassy area there as well.
If I ever find myself in big Bear again, I would definitely go back to pine knot. Thanks guys

Best experience ever will return plan on doing so in the spring. Very clean cabins and relaxing atmosphere. Very close to the restaurants in town and all the places to sightsee.
The owner even gave us the best times and locations to photograph the sunset. Highly recommend this place

We were on a whirlwind tour through SoCal and I was itching to get some mountain time in with my husband and three little kids. We only stayed a night (which was far too short!) but it was a superlative experience. We stayed in cabin 15.
Ownership change in February of 2014. The new owners are really bringing this ranch to the forefront. The day we were there, they were working on upgrading the wifi to be much faster for all guests, which should be a cool amenity. The owners were just really friendly and genuinely cared about the quality of our stay.
Mattress on the main bed was super comfortable; the girls were knocked out within minutes on theirs. Each side of the cabin has a window you can open if you’re like us and like the experience of being cold in the cabin but warm in the blankets. Each room is fully stocked with firewood for the night and it’s simple even for us «Dude Ranchers» to get a crackling fire going. It was fun to play with the animals and the large playground during the day, and at night, we sat in the jacuzzi with a crackling fire, hot cocoa and sparkling cider while watching Doctor Who on DirecTV.
Grounds are an easy walk to the Village, and we got Indian and pizza for dinner after driving the 3 minutes back from Boulder Bay Park. If you’re wanting to cook your own food, they make it very simple: plates and silverware for four with fridge space, ice, and your own grill.
Definitely make this a place to stay when you visit Big Bear. Stay for multiple days (unlike us) because the whole experience is so positive, you may not want to leave!

I happily stay here every time I’m in big bear and not sleeping in a tent.
I think there’s been an ownership change recently and they’re remodeling their cabins because cabin 20 looked like it just got a fresh coat of paint!
My biggest complaint was always about their old throw pillows and blankets on the bed. They had that old crusty feeling. but when I stayed here a couple of months ago, the stuff in cabin 20 felt new. I don’t know if they changed it out or just super laundered it but it was awesome! I actually got a super great night of sleep.
They’re dog friendly, walking distance to downtown area but far way enough that you don’t feel like you’re surrounded by tourists. There are a bunch of sweet llamas and they have sleds that they’ve let us borrow when there’s snow. Pretty great if you ask me!
More of a general note on big bear: you can hear everything in the mountains so if someone is raving in their garage at 2 o clock in the morning a couple of blocks down, you might as well get out your glow sticks because that sound is going to carry all the way to your open window.