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Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace

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Living Room
Arcade Game
Kitchen
Dining Table
Hot Tub

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace

Bear Retreat is perfect for everyone. Located in a beautiful, desirable area of Big Bear close to Snow Summit Ski Resort, local shops and restaurants, and more. Modern aesthetics meet mountain charm in this gorgeous two-story home with central heating!

LIVING SPACE - Spacious 1500 sq ft home with living room, dining table, bar seating, a smart TV, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and plenty of comfortable living room seating.

ROOMS & BEDS - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Upstairs first bedroom has a queen bed and deck. Upstairs second bedroom has a queen bed and twin bunk beds. Extra blankets and pillows are available.

KITCHEN - Stainless steel appliances, stove, oven, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, crockpot, rice cooker, dishes, pots/pans, and more.

AMENITIES - Board games include Cards Against Humanity Family Edition, Chutes and Ladders, and more. Smart TVs with Roku, streaming apps, and fast WiFi. Relax in the jetted tub or near the cozy wood burning fireplace. Laundry area with side-by-side washer/dryer.

OUTDOORS - Hot tub, gas barbecue, upstairs balcony, and back deck. Walk right to the chairlift, local shops and restaurants, or take a short drive to the lake or Village.

PARKING - 1 car parking

​​​​​​​Close to National Forest hiking trails
Snow Summit - close walk
Lake - 1.4 miles
Village - 1.9 miles
Bear Mountain - 2.5 miles

Other things to note:
Max occupancy 6
No pets allowed
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 11 am

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the thermostat to 55 degrees. Do not turn off heaters, may result in frozen pipes. Cabins with a hot tub must have jets shut off, cover on and locked. Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
Remove all trash and take to the appropriate trash site location. See confirmation for address. Trash removal is the City/County Law and not our rule.
Text us at 909-403-3217 upon departure and leave the name of the cabin. Report any damages or information we should be aware of about the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Wash all dishes.
Per City/County ordinance, garbage must be taken by the guest to one of the locations listed on your confirmation.
If your property is pet-friendly, please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRR-2025-0232

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Summit Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this condo is in a rural area and in the mountains. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Eagle Point. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Eagle Point - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Snow Summit - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Meadow Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Village - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Manor Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace on 29 May 2026 start from AU$257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace located?

Located in Summit Estates, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Eagle Point and Snow Summit. The Village is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marco F.

Amazing

Amazing place to stay and Amazing service i will recommend it to friends and family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Amazing stay

My family and I loved the cabin stay. It felt very home welcoming. We will come back soon again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Amazing

We loved our "Bear Retreat". It was the perfect stay for the weekend and in a great location. Easy access to everything we needed. We will definitely look into staying there again. :)
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lily L.

2 - Fair

Lack of helpfulness due to lack of parking. Only 1 spot which seems ridiculous for the capacity size. Shower was cold and never hit. Beds very uncomfortable. Bedding was old and smelly. Shower was outdated. Temperature was either very hot in certain rooms or not working in others.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Patti S.

Over advertised, under delivered

This location is not STEPS FROM THE SKI LIFT as advertised. Nor is it walking distance to the ski resort if you are carrying all your ski gear. It is a half-mile, uphill walk. The heating system for the property is inefficient. The HVAC blasts hot air into the upstairs bedrooms, but the downstairs vents get hardly any air. That makes the bedroom 75 degrees when the downs stairs barely makes 68 degrees. The kitchen has no heating vent so it is alas closed. The advertised hot tub would not heat past 80 degrees. Maintenance came out and 'fixed' it, but after15 minutes, it stopped heating again. We could not use the hot tub at all. There was only ONE kitchen towel. There is no TV in the master bedroom. Location is good for driving to shops and dining, but way overpriced for quality of amenities.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Noisy

While this cabin had an ok location close to the base of Snow Summit, because of that, the sleeping part of our stay was noisy with traffic. The snow plows and cars began around 4:00am. The windows were thin and noise level was loud. Parking was also taken up by mountain visitors who didn’t honor the tenant parking. The TV was smart TV only, so we were unable to watch any football bowl games and there wasn’t an option to add an app to access our own direct tv or other options. Netflix was our only option. The bunk bed mattress was so extremely uncomfortable that my teenage boy, who can sleep anywhere, had a hard time sleeping and eventually moved to the couch. The second night he used the roll away mattress. Also, property management would not let us stay parked in one of our two supposedly available parking spaces until we left the mountain at 2:00 on our check out day, although check-in for the next guest wasn’t until 4:00. On the positive side, check in was easy and the jacuzzi and fireplace were nice to have. it was an easy walk to 7-11 for grocery items and to a rental shop for needed helmets. communication with property management was easy through texting. We will choose a different location next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
We are sorry that you had an unpleasant experience near the ski resorts. They do start their operations early. With the heavy traffic that we get during this time people do not always abide by the rules and park anywhere. We are sorry to hear that someone parked in your parking space. We do our best to resolve these issues and have the other vehicle removed but companies are always backed up due to the same issue. The reasoning for our companies policy of not allowing you to leave your vehicle parked at the property past 11 am is so that if the cabin is clean before 4 pm the guest has the option to pay an additional fee to check in earlier. We are glad to hear that apart from the challenges that you faced, you were able to have a great stay and were close to everything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Very Quialityed living space, We Enjoyed it very well.

Was looking forward to snow,all that came Was rain, hopefully when we come back we can get a rain discount.
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice 👏

Had lots of fun for thanksgiving at this property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We look forward to working with you again in the future! Big Bear Cool Cabins
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location

We rented this unit for two nights while skiing at Snow Summit. The unit was clean and right down the street from the mountain. You could walk 0.4 miles uphill or take shuttle stop 2 that was pretty much across the street. The shuttle is hit or miss depending on how busy it is. Overall, the property was a great place to stay. The unit was clean and had renovated kitchen and bathrooms. There was a nice TV and good wifi, but no cable or local TV service. Make sure you have a device and HDMI cable to connect to the TV if you want to watch anything or you can log into Netflix and a couple other services on the smart TV. It was the NFL playoffs when we stayed so if I didn't remember to bring my HDMI cable, then we would have needed to go somewhere over a very busy weekend to watch the games. Other notes - we didn't use the hot tub because it was right outside the window of both neighbors. The place is also just for rentals. There isn't a whole lot of furniture, mainly in the bedrooms. It would have been nice to have a dresser or a table to be able to put a few things on. The bedrooms only had the beds and very small night stands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. See you next time you’re in Big Bear.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin / Location

Down the street from Snow summit, 5 minute drive to Bear Mountain, walking distance to 7-11, and easy parking in front of cabin. Pretty modern and up to date cabin, everything was great would definitely rent again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing Big Bear Cool Cabins. So glad that you had a wonderful stay!! Have a beautiful 2020!

About the host

Hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins

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Big Bear Cool Cabins invites you to be our guest in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. With more than 400 properties, ranging from single-room cabins to entire lodges, Big Bear Cool Cabins has the perfect lodging for your adventure. We look forward to hosting you soon! Escape to beautiful Big Bear with mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Big Bear Lake is a year round resort with a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, the best slopes in southern California for skiing and snowboarding, the National Forest for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a quaint Village full of shops and restaurants, golf, animal park and much, much more. For the time you do spend indoors, make sure it's a premium vacation rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins. Located just a couple of hours from Los Angeles and Orange County and about three hours from San Diego or Las Vegas. Big Bear Lake, Southern California is the perfect vacation destination. Pet friendly cabins available!

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