Verified review
8/10 Good
Peter R.
3 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I treated our kids and grandkids to a snow play vacation in Big Bear last weekend and had a fantastic time. The property looked exactly like the pictures on VRBO and is laid out in a very comfortable way. The large master suite on the second floor was perfect for my wife and I to get some quiet time when we needed it.One of the best things about the property is its location right behind the National Forest. While the rest of the area tourists were struggling to find parking near crowded sledding hills, we literally went out the front door, strolled up the hill and were able to sled on pristine snow with no one else in sight just ten minutes walk from the house!The game room was fantastic, good for children and adults alike. All nine of us were able to play down there at the same time.Our host, Charles, was very attentive and quick to answer our texts. We were able to get an early check in to the property which was a huge benefit.In the kitchen, flatware, cups and plates were included, but oddly, there was only one frying pan and only one oven mitt which made meal preparation challenging. Simple things like hand soap and extra towels in the kitchen would also help. Upstairs shower was VERY weak and cold, downstairs shower was like needles on your skin, all bathrooms needed extra towels and decent shampoo and conditioner.Unfortunately the preceding two paragraphs kept us from rating this property with a "5", but yes, we would go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026