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Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!

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A wooden cabin with a deck, picnic table, and chairs.
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A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A cabin with a stone facade, wooden deck, and a garage.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Eagle Point
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

A family-friendly stay in Big Bear Lake awaits you at this cabin. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Bear Valley Community Hospital and Eagle Point. .Cabin features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a dining area are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Point - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Snow Summit - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Meadow Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!

★★ Ponderosa is a beautiful single-level mountain retreat tucked in a quiet neighborhood just off Big Bear Blvd. With a spacious circular driveway, stone-accented exterior, and close proximity to Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Big Bear Village, this home combines comfort, convenience, and charm for your next getaway.★★

★★ HIGHLIGHTS ★★
✓ Spacious 4 Bedroom + Game Room Single-Level Layout
✓ Beautiful Stonework Exterior & Circular Driveway w/ Trailer & Boat Parking
✓ Pet Friendly 
✓ Bright, Open Floor Plan w/ Vaulted Ceilings & Large Picture Windows
✓ Fully Equipped Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appliances & Granite Countertops
✓ Cozy Living Room w/ Wood-Burning Fireplace & HDTV Cable
✓ Dining Room w/ Seating for 10 + Slider to Outdoor Deck
✓ Converted Garage Game Room w/ Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball
✓ Fenced Backyard w/ Propane BBQ & Deck Dining Area
✓ High Speed WiFi + Multiple Flat Screen TVs w/ Cable
✓ Washer and Dryer Available 
✓ Linens and Towels Provided

★★ COZY MOUNTAIN LIVING ★★
Step inside Ponderosa and enjoy vaulted ceilings, skylights, and picture windows that fill the home with natural light. The living room offers plenty of comfortable seating for your entire group, anchored by a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Relax with a movie on the flat screen TV with HDTV cable or simply enjoy the forest views from the oversized window.

✓ Old Fashioned Wood-Burning Fireplace
✓ Large Flat Screen TV w/ Cable
✓ Sofa w/ Sleeper & Chairs for Group Seating
✓ Bright & Airy Atmosphere w/ Skylights and Windows

★★ MODERN KITCHEN & DINING ★★
The spacious kitchen is designed for creating and sharing meals with family and friends. With granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all the basics stocked, it’s easy to prepare everything from hearty breakfasts to holiday dinners.

✓ Stainless Steel Appliances: Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
✓ Coffee Maker, Blender, & Kitchen Essentials
✓ Granite Countertops & Ample Storage

Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room features a 10-seat wood dining table beneath a ceiling fan, perfect for group gatherings. Step through the sliding glass doors to dine al fresco on the outdoor deck.

✓ 10-Seat Dining Table + Breakfast Bar
✓ Slider Access to Deck w/ Outdoor Dining & BBQ


★★ PEACEFUL BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ★★
Each bedroom offers cozy mountain décor, comfortable bedding, and thoughtful touches for a restful stay.

✓ Master Bedroom: King Bed, Flat Screen TV w/ Cable, Private Deck, En-Suite Bath w/ Skylight, Walk-In Shower & Separate Vanity
✓ Bedroom 2: Twin Over Full Bunk Bed, HDTV Cable, Window Views, Shares Bathroom w/Bedroom 3
✓ Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, HDTV Cable, In-Wall Fireplace,  Window Views, Shares Bathroom w/Bedroom 2
✓ Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Window Views, Private Exterior Entrance 

✓ Additional Bathroom w/Walk-in Shower located Off the Hallway

★★ GAME ROOM & ENTERTAINMENT ★★
The converted garage game room is perfect for fun and friendly competition. With multiple games, a futon, and a table for board games or cards, it’s the ultimate hangout spot.

✓ Pool Table, Foosball & Shuffleboard
✓ Futon + Table for Games
✓ Access Through Bedroom 4

★★ OUTDOOR ENJOYMENT ★★
The fenced backyard and spacious decks provide a peaceful setting to enjoy the crisp mountain air. Grill dinner on the propane BBQ, relax in Adirondack chairs, or gather around the outdoor dining table under the trees.

✓ Fully Fenced Backyard- Perfect For Kids and Pets
✓ Propane BBQ Grill
✓ Deck Dining Table + Outdoor Seating
✓ Enjoy Mature Pines & Bird Feeders

★★ Make Ponderosa your home away from home in Big Bear! With its spacious single-level layout, cozy fireplaces, fun-filled game room, and inviting outdoor spaces, this retreat is the perfect place to gather with family and friends for lasting mountain memories. Book your stay today! ★★

2025-2178
  ||Permit Number #2025-2178|| Important: Dear Traveler, you will be charged with USD 200 in case you include a Pet in your reservation as a Refundable Damage Deposit for Pets.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

USD 200 charged as Refundable Deposit for Pets

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: USD 200 charged as Refundable Deposit for Pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number VRR-2025-2178

Property is also known as

1358

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!?

The closest beach to Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! is Swim Beach (2.1 km).

Does Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!?

No, Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEVE T.

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

Great cabin!

My family and friends really enjoyed our stay. The kids love it even more with the game room. The cabin is clean, spacious and centrally located. We’ll definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick I.

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

Nice house. Well equipped. Kids lovedvthe game room

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pleasant surprise

This home is wonderful! 2 madter suites and a whole room of bunk beds. We went to the resorts the boys snowboarded The house was clean and the layout was great. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving Stay

We had a nice time at Ponderosa. I will say the pictures show it to be a little more modern and bigger than it actually is. It’s pretty out dated. Furniture was ancient. Comfortable beds. Nice big table for Thanksgiving meal with a big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cory S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

The home is nice. Good location if you like being in town. Quiet neighborhood. I was disappointed in the cleanliness. The kitchen window had a lot cobwebs. There was more on the kitchen lights that I had to remove. The master toilet was black around the rim. I left the house cleaner then when we got there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Ponderosa

Beautiful property close to Bear Mountain, with adequate space for large party.....a bit of an awkward layout, but sufficient for our purposes. There is a step down into living room which was not ideal for our son in a wheelchair, but we bought a scrap piece of wood at the diy center and made a makeshift ramp. Some of the remotes did not work, and previous party had left behind some trash and messy spaces that were not addressed by cleaning crew. Would have been nice if walkway to front door was shoveled. All in all we had a great time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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

Cozy rustic style home

The property was as expected the only issue was the rooms listed as four bedroom. Only two of the rooms were private the master bedroom and the queen bedroom with the fire place. The bunk bed room you had to pass through in order to go to the other two bedrooms and other bathroom. You also had to enter a bed room to enter the garage. That bedroom in particular was very cold and nobody ended occupying that room after the first night because of it. The home overall was cozy and warm. The majority of our time was spent in the living room and garage playing pool and shuffle board. The backyard was snowed in so couldn't really enjoy it but the view was amazing. House was a great size for us and the kitchen had all ware needed for cooking meals and huge dining table for us all. Overall wonderful experience and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Better than expected

This home was better than we anticipated. It has many more upgrades than the photos show. It also had a garage full of activity’s for the kids that was not listed or shown in the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick & Jody R.

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

Family Vacation

This was the perfect place to have a family gathering. We had grandparents, daughters, son in laws and grandchildren. The house accommodates outside activities, the garage is set up as a game room, the large dining table let us all eat together and play board games. The weather was also perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ALEC B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

poor customer service, property no where near the value paid

Here is the complaint I filed last Sunday, 7/5. They said they would get back to me in 1-3 days, but they have not. As your records should show, last Thursday, July 2nd was our check-in day. As we were on our way to the property, I got a call from your office saying that the washing machine was not working and could not be repaired in time for our three night stay. It was agreed that we would discuss compensation/reimbursement for this problem. (and it was a problem as our group was nine active people who could have used a washing machine. Other problems that developed during our stay: 1) washing machine not working; 2) dishwasher worked, but the garbage disposal did not, so when we did a load of dishes the water would back up into both of the kitchen sinks, making them both disgusting and unusable; 3) We opened the entryway closet to find a messy pile of junk, making that closet unusable. I have photos. 4) The patio and all the patio furniture was covered with a thick layer of dust so we had to wipe down the table, chairs, railings and gas grill. I have photos 5) there were no dishtowels at all and only one roll of paper towels so we had to go purchase those items to clean off the patio and for use in the kitchen during our stay; 6) There were only four bath towels and four hand towels for nine people for a three night stay. Five more bath towels and some hand towels were delivered, but that is inadequate for nine people when the washing machine is not functioning. 7) The side yard where the exterior bedroom door opened was a pile of junk which included a trash can full of empty beer bottles and other trash. I have photos. 8) We were surprised to see the notice on the refrigerator saying that there was no trash collection, and we were responsible to haul all the trash to the local trash collector or face an unreasonable per-bag fee from you. That was an big inconvenience and that requirement should have been brought to my notice ahead of time. 9) Our check out time was 11am. However, this morning at 8:24am I received a text from your office saying another guest was coming so we were instructed to be out by 10am. In other words, the other guest were entitled to courtesy, but we were not. 10) I called your office to discuss at 2:49pm this afternoon. Your voice-mail system was an endless loop that did not connect to anyone. Altogether, the customer service was really, really poor. The property was not ready for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Z.

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

Short Vacation

Property location is great, there was plenty of room for the 6 of us. Plenty of parking on large driveway. Everyone said beds they slept in were comfortable. Garage/Game room had plenty do do. No a/c which I knew may be issue depending on time of year but there were quite a few fans around house so it was very comfortable. Overall great stay and I would recommend house. A couple of items that need attention, garbage disposal inoperative, just buzzed when turned on, washing machine does not work, was unplugged, plugged in and it just made clicking noise. Refrigerator was cool but never got things cold enough although freezer worked fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice C.

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

Great place, carpets not super clean

We had a nice stay, but the carpets were loaded with dog hair and there were spots on the carpet like a previous dog peed on it. Other than that, its a nice place. Was decorated nicely for the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

Beautiful place, very well appointed, quiet, close to everything

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the Ponderosa. The house was clean and comfortable. Two of the bathrooms look to be recently remodeled. The access to the garage was great. My son and I brought our dual sport bikes and were able to have them safe in there. Access to the garage it a bit weird, having to go through 1 of the bedrooms. The patio was a nice quiet getaway. The dinning room table was huge. Seats 8 people comfortably. The bunk bed room is a pass through room to get to the back bed rooms. You have to be quiet if you have kids sleeping in there. It was nice to have the fans available. You may be in the mountains, but it still gets warm in the summertime. Only issue was the lack of towels and no dish towels. The management company said they would have brought some out, but we had all ready purchased some. Be sure to bring or by some toliet paper, paper towels, and trash bags. Looking forward to going back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026