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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Fireplace
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  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Popular LocationSnow Summit19 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Village3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlpine Slide at Magic Mountain5 min drive
  • AirportOntario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)87 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Ponderosa by Destination Big Bear : Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Foosball Table! Propane BBQ! WiFi!

Ponderosa is a beautiful, single-level home located just off Big Bear Blvd, in a quiet neighborhood. When you drive up to the property, you'll find ample parking with space for boat/trailer parking and a flat, circular drive for easy access. Walk just a few steps to the front porch and admire the exterior stone work on the front of the home.

Immediately upon entering Ponderosa, you'll notice the high ceilings and many windows, including sky lights, that fill the home with plenty of natural light.

The kitchen is located to the left of the entrance. It features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and is equip with all the basics that you'll need to whip up a home cooked meal. Imagine filling the home with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and blueberry pancakes. After a long day on the ski slopes, your group would love to return home and feast on a hearty lasagna. Kitchen features include a gas oven, microwave, coffee pot, blender, and dishwasher.

A ten-seat wood dining table is adjacent to the kitchen. This area includes a ceiling fan to keep cool in the warmer months. If you prefer dining al fresco, a slider to an outdoor deck is located in the dining area. The deck and fenced backyard are an oasis, with mature trees and bird feeders. The deck includes a four person outdoor dining set and additional plastic Adirondack chairs. Grill up a juicy steak on the propane BBQ and enjoy a meal outside, in the fresh mountain air.

The living room is located next to the dining room. An enormous picture window fills the room with light and provides views of the backyard. Warm up by the old-fashioned wood-burning fireplace. The living room includes multiple couches and chairs, plenty of room for your entire group to relax and enjoy a movie on the flat-screen television with cable. Wifi In this big bear cabin we will ensure that you're kept updated on all that is happening in the world.

To the right of the front entrance, you'll find a hallway that leads to the bedrooms. Take a moment to check-out the vintage pictures of Big Bear that adorn the hall. Need to do laundry? A side-by-side washer and dryer can be found in the hall closet on the left. A 3/4 bath is also located near this hall, off of the main entry.

The first bedroom is a great pick for kids. It done in a bear theme and contains a twin over full bunk bed. This room also includes a television with HDTV cable and a window with views of the front yard.

The second bedroom is accessible through the first bedroom, but it has a pocket door to provide privacy. A full bathroom is located between the first and second bedrooms. The second bedroom includes a queen bed and television with HDTV cable. An unique feature of this bedroom is a small, in-wall fireplace located near the bed. This fireplace will provide both warmth and ambiance.

The third bedroom is located in the far back of the house. It includes a queen bed and views of the side of the house. This room includes a private entrance accessible from the outside of the home. Through this room, you can also enter the garage converted to a game room, where you'll find a Foosball table, pool table, shuffleboard, and a dining table that can be used for playing games, and a futon.

The master bedroom can be found on the opposite side of the hall. This enormous room has a king bed with a rustic wood frame. Walk out on your private deck to enjoy the amazing nighttime star display that you won't find in the city. Entertain yourself with the flat-screen television and HDTV Cable. An en suite bathroom includes a shower with high ceilings and a skylight. The separate sink area will make getting ready in the morning a breeze.

Extra sleeping space can be found in the living room with a pull-out sofa.

Ponderosa is less than a five minute drive to Bear Mountain Ski Resort, Snow Summit, and all of the shops and restaurants in town. It is a spacious home with many amenities, that is sure to be a favorite vacation spot!

Features: Great Location, Circular Driveway, Propane BBQ, Wifi, HDTV Cable, Wood-Burning Fireplace, Deck, Stainless Steel Appliances, Coffee Pot, Microwave, Dishwasher, Blender, Gas Oven, Foosball, Washer and Dryer.

2023-2506

City of Big Bear Lake "Good Neighbor Policy"

Do not exceed the occupancy limit
Do not exceed the stated occupancy at any time during your stay. The maximum number of adult  occupants may be less than the total maximum occupancy. NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

No parking in street or yard
Parking is only permitted in the driveway, designated parking spaces, and garage. This includes trailers. The maximum number of vehicles permitted is on the exterior sign.

No amplified music 24/7
Amplified music is not permitted to be heard beyond the property line 24/7. Close your windows to avoid music carrying beyond the property line.  

Head inside at 10:00 p.m.
Noisy outdoor activities and spa use are prohibited from 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

FOR PET FRIENDLY HOMES ONLY, Take your furry friend with you
Take your dog with you so they do not disturb surrounding neighbors. You will find that Big Bear Lake is very dog-friendly! Please be sure to verify prior to booking that the property does accept pets.

Take trash to dumpster locations
Trash needs to be taken to a local dumpsite. Clean Bear locations:
41790 Garstin Drive & 39690 Big Bear Blvd.

Fines
The minimum fine for violating the rules stated previously is $500 per violation. A second offense is $1000 per violation.  

Eviction
Unruly guests who blatantly disregard the rules and expectations will be evicted without a refund. In  addition, costly citations may be issued to the undersigned.

This cabin is perfect for vacationers seeking pleasant and well-appointed accommodations.  Generally features comfortable furnishing, desirable amenities, with possibly a few original features or appliances.
  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.

Property manager

Destination Big Bear
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
USD 200 charged as Refundable Deposit for Pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
USD 200 charged as Refundable Deposit for 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
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
Property Registration Number VRR-2021-1673

About the area

Big Bear Lake

This holiday home is located in Summit Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, and is near theme parks and in the mountains. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Interlaken Shopping Center and Lakeview Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Snow Summit - 19 min walk
  • The Village - 3 min drive
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Big Bear Marina - 4 min drive
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa by Destination Big Bear : Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Foosball Table! Propane BBQ! WiFi! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa by Destination Big Bear : Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Foosball Table! Propane BBQ! WiFi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa by Destination Big Bear : Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Foosball Table! Propane BBQ! WiFi!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa by Destination Big Bear : Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Foosball Table! Propane BBQ! WiFi! located?

This family-friendly Big Bear Lake holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear Valley Community Hospital and Snow Summit. Interlaken Shopping Center and Lakeview Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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.

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nick & Jody R., Palm Desert, CA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Z., Gilbert AZ, USA

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

8/10 Good

Janice C., Hollister, CA

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

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

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

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