Located in Summit Estates within a short walk of Snow Summit, this condo is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as The Village. The condo includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Maggio's Pizza - 19 min walk
Taco Bell - 19 min walk
Carl's Jr. - 6 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 18 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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, spices, 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: Big Bear Lake local ordinance 99.300 limits maximum occupancy to 6 people. Children, toddlers, and infants do count as a person. Occupancy is permitted per City Ordinance - over occupancy could result in a fine or non-refundable eviction. No pets allowed Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am
The condo is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a private yard. Limited housekeeping is available.
Property manager
Big Bear Cool Cabins
Languages
English, Spanish
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number VRR-2025-0232
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
434572
Bear Retreat 2br/1.5ba/hot Tub/wifi/close to Lake
Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this condo?
This condo is situated in Summit Estates within a 10-minute walk of Snow Summit, Big Bear Mountain Resort, and Eagle Point. You'll also find Meadow Park and Big Bear Lake less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this condo?
No, there isn't parking available at the condo.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this condo include a fireplace, a kitchen, and Netflix.
Are there hot tubs at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace?
Yes, this condo has a spa tub.
Does this condo include breakfast service?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Are there connecting rooms at this condo?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.
Where is the closest airport to this condo?
The closest major airport to this condo is San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.), which is about 22.7 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace?
Yes, every condo unit at Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Bear Retreat - Walk to Snow Summit, Hot Tub, Fireplace Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Diane L.
Nov 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice 👏
Had lots of fun for thanksgiving at this property
Diane L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Eric W.
Jan 23, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Eric W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Scott C.
Jan 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Scott C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Steven T.
Dec 23, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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.