

Gray Rock Cottage
The quiet you're craving, just minutes from everything Big Bear Lake has to offer
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Welcome! We’re Lauren & Juan Carlos and welcome to Gray Rock Cottage!
Our family fell in love with Big Bear recently, on a snowboarding trip with our kids. We quickly knew we wanted a place in Big Bear and the charm of this beautiful home was everything we we were looking for.
Lauren is a Southern California native and now exclusively stays home with our kids and helps maintain Gray Rock. Juan Carlos grew up in Mexico City and has been in Los Angeles for several years now. We have 2 kids, Leo and Aurora, and watching them learn to ski and snowboard has been one of the biggest joys.
We’re so excited to share our home with you and we hope you love it too!
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Wonderful place! Our group really enjoyed our stay it was super close to many things which made it very convenient. would definitely stay again !
Brianna
2/23/2025
Great home and host! We felt right at home. Lauren was very friendly and responsive host. The cottage was cozy and location was great. Just 15 minutes from the lake!
Hanh
2/17/2025
Nightmare on elm street! We had booked another cabin off elm street near the lake and had a horrific experience with a disgruntled renter next door who harassed my entire... read more family. I began to search right away and found Lauren & JC's cabin. I was able to book immediately and they were extremely accommodating to us! It was like stepping into a different world! The vibe the space and peace of this home was truly what we wanted to experience! We wished we could have stayed longer. This home is loved and curated for big families who value quality time and togetherness. Our dogs loved the deck around the house as well as our kids. We can not wait to return. Thank you for saving us from that horrible nightmare!!
Maria
6/16/2024 -
To preface, our stay was short but sweet. Juan and Lauren were awesome hosts. They were extremely welcoming and detailed.
Aside from some cleaning issues, Gray Rock Cottage... read more nails the entire cottage vibe from the counters to the accent pillows. The layout was great! There were 10 of us, and no one was excluded from a conversation unless you were either upstairs or outside. Many laughs were had.
On a final note, because our stay was so short, we handled some of the cleaning issues ourselves. However, I'm confident Juan and Lauren would've gladly stepped in at any time to handle these issues.
Aputi
12/29/2023
Felt right at home. I booked this place after canceling our previous airbnb due to some issues. My group and I were afraid it would be too late to find... read more anything since we were already up in Big Bear and it was somewhat late. Thankfully, the host was accommodating and allowed us to stay! Everything went well. House is clean, and beds were super comfortable. I highly recommend booking here. Thank you again!
Valeria
10/15/2023 -
Beautiful home , host were very responsive! And helpful. Loved the scenery , it snowed before our arrival so that was nice. The home was very cozy , my family... read more enjoyed our getaway . Definitely would recommend !
Valerie
1/05/2023
The stay was lovely, provided great details for us so we didn’t have many questions upon arrival. The housing looked as in the images provided. Everything was clean and supplied... read more for us, we loved our stay and are happy with how our stay was.
Diego
12/20/2022 -
Enjoyed our stay here. Cozy space with everything we needed for a quick trip. Appreciated all the appliances in the kitchen since we had breakfast at home. Hosts were communicative... read more and friendly. Would stay here again!
Ana
12/28/2023
I immediately felt at home. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect stay. We woke up to the view of the snow. It was just breathtaking. I would 100%... read more recommend this place and looking forward to booking again in the future. Thank you for being such a great host.
Michell
1/16/2023
The host was incredibly responsive and attentive, ensuring I had everything I needed for a comfortable visit. The property itself was absolutely beautiful, spacious, clean, and thoughtfully decorated. It truly... read more felt like a home away from home. The location was perfect, and all the little details, from the amenities to the welcoming atmosphere, made my stay memorable. I highly recommend this place and would definitely return in the future!
Donnalyn
2/10/2025 -
My family and I had a great time at this location. The neighborhood is quiet and not too far from town. There were some minor issues at the... read more beginning that were quickly resolved. If you are going to stay here, keep in mind that the upstairs bathroom is a bathtub only, which means there is only one shower in the home. We cooked all our meals at the home and if you are going to the same, I would ask the host what cooking supplies are available so you know what to expect. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Jeremy
11/24/2022
The place is clean , easily accessible and the host is wonderful . He made our stay pleasant and easy
Farah
12/27/2022
It is a very pleasant place to stay. Juan pre-heated the place before we arrived. Thanks. All instructions were easy to follow and we did not find any trouble to... read more get ourselves comfortable. Our kids loved the roll out bed and tent in their room. The kitchen is well equipped and we were able to have a nice and warm home made dinner.
Yunyi
12/23/2022
Juan and his co-host Lauren, were very sweet. They were friendly and quick with responses. The house was beautiful and not far from the town. Before we got to the... read more house they had already had the heater on for us so that we got to walk into a warm cozy house. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone going to Big Bear! Thank you for a fun and memorable stay.
Erin
1/16/2024 -
My group was extremely satisfied with our stay. The owners were very responsive to every questions and need that we had, including last minute concerns. The listing was represented accurately... read more and was even better in person! The location is great if you are trying to visit Big Bear as it is only 10-15 min from town!
Steven
1/01/2023
La casa estaba muy bonita, mucho más bonita que en las fotos, es muy acogedora, tiene todo lo que necesitas, todo es muy ordenado y Juan siempre fue muy amable... read more y contestaba muy rapido. Se las recomiendo
Gabriela
12/30/2022
The house is very stylish and beautifully decorated. It had two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath tub ( no shower) upstairs, and two bedrooms downstairs with a bathroom... read more with a shower.
The house is very warm( we stayed in December) has a lot of light and has a big terrace.
There are a lot of board games provided, a lot of warm blankets, and kitchen is equipped with everything that you need.
There was even a Christmas tree, that was a nice surprise for us.
Juan responded immediately to all our questions, and was very helpful.
Ekaterina
1/03/2024 -
Stephanie
11/06/2022
Great family stay! Plenty of room. We didn’t lack for anything - the place had it all. Quiet & blackout curtains made for peaceful sleep. Neighbors were friendly. Close by... read more walking trail made for awesome nature walks where we encountered wild burros. Instructions were easy to follow and hosts maintained excellent communication.
Brenda
11/25/2023
Our group had a great time staying at the cabin! Our hosts were very helpful and super friendly, they provided some great recommendations for restaurants to enjoy in the area.... read more 10/10 would recommend and would stay again! Thanks again!! ☺️🙏🏽✨
Augin
1/29/2024 -
Lauren's place was a great place for a getaway with our family! We enjoyed coffee on the deck each morning and grilling out at night. The place is beautifully situated... read more in a shady residential area which helped in the heat wave. Also just 15-20 mins from the restaurants, shops, and activities in Big Bear village. Even in a heat wave, the upstairs AC units kept the bedrooms cool at night (just be sure to give them time to work before you want to go to bed). When we had an issue with the fridge, Lauren was immediately responsive and sent someone over to look at it. Great place and great host!
Lise
7/07/2024
Nice Cottage to stay in , good for families,clean, quiet area,plenty of parking spaces. I love that only the living room had a TV. During our stay Wifi was provided.... read more
Lopez Erazo
11/13/2022
It was such a nice get away with family. So comfy and clean. Definitely would stay here again 🏻. The nearby hiking trails are beautiful highly recommend. Thank you for... read more sharing your home!
Neli
11/20/2022









