A Dog-friendly Stay at Getaway Big Bear

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I love a unique lodging concept, and it hits the top of my list when it’s dog-friendly. So the crew and I packed up the car and retreated to Getaway Big Bear in January for a New Year detox.

Getaway is all about making more time for free time. With several locations an easy drive from major cities, Getaway’s tiny cabins are a window into nature—giving you the time and space to rest and disconnect with the whole family - even the furry ones.

Getaway Big Bear is located in Running Springs, CA, just 2 hours from Los Angeles. This outpost offers sweeping views of the San Bernardino mountains and endless scenic spots to explore around Big Bear Lake. On-site you'll find an expansive, 1-mile hiking trail that winds through the natural landscape of cedar, oak, and eucalyptus trees, and a quiet pond where herds of deer are known to make an appearance.

It’s not common for bears to be in this area, but if they do they are likely to be black bears that are easily spooked. We didn’t see any wildlife during our 2-night stay, but it’s always good to be mindful of following safety protocols to ensure you’re not attracting wildlife - like storing food outside or in your car.

You can visit their website to check availability at your desired location and use HELLORUBY for $25 off your booking. This code can also be stacked with other deals. The price per night varies quite a bit based on a weekday or weekend stay, location, and season. The Big Bear location we stayed at spans $200-$500/night and has a 2-night minimum with a $50 pet fee.

What’s inside the Getaway Tiny Cabin

The inside of the tiny cabin has everything you need and nothing you don’t. You can sleep soundly on a queen bed (or queen bunk) with the comfiest pillows. The tiny home is equipped with A/C and heat, a landline by the bedside, and a large window so nature is always in view. There are window coverings that you can close whenever you’d like some extra privacy or once it gets dark. There is also no Wi-Fi on the property, but we did have cell service.

Cooking your favorite camping meals is easy with the cabin kitchenette equipped with a two-burner stove, mini-fridge, dishware, cookware, dog bowls and treats, and coffee and tea (for a small fee). And you don’t have to worry about any dark, late-night treks to a separate bathhouse because your tiny cabin comes equipped with a full, private bathroom.

Beyond the amenities, I was impressed with the layout of the cabin. You’ll want to pack light but there’s a place to put everything like coats, leashes, shoes, and your suitcases. If you prefer sleeping with several bedding layers, I would recommend packing a blanket.

What’s outside the getaway tiny cabin

Each cabin site has two parking spots, a fire pit set up with a grill grate for cooking, a picnic table and chairs, a yard leash for your dog, plus firewood or charcoal and a fire starter for purchase. Each cabin site is spread out around the property to ensure a quiet, serene environment for all guests with your neighbors barely in view.

To get a closer look at the cabin and all the amenities, head to our Instagram to watch our viral tour.

It rained almost the entire time during our getaway, but we honestly didn’t mind. It made it easy to relax and unplug during our 2-night stay with a lot of card games and hot cocoa. Oh, and so much nature-watching! Rue absolutely loves the outdoors and if she’s not outside she wants to be watching it, so the nature window was a huge hit with her.

If you’re looking to escape the city, unplug, and chill in nature, add this unique dog-friendly stay to your bucket list for a future visit. If you do stay at a Getaway location, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the property.