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Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite!

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A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden deck and a covered patio area.
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A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a television.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Snow Summit
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite!

Experience the perfect blend of rustic charm and homey comfort at Running Bear. Nestled in a quiet court among the pines, this expansive lodge-style home offers an inviting atmosphere and is just minutes from Snow Summit Resort.


☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

· Prime Location: Quiet court in one of Big Bear’s most sought-after neighborhoods, close to Snow Summit Resort.

· Spacious Accommodations: Five bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and room for up to thirteen guests.

· Rustic Elegance: Native and western woodsy decor with wooden walls, Aztec patterns, and fur rugs.

· Outdoor Fun: Tree house for kids, hot tub for adults, and a large deck for enjoying the mountain views.

· Entertainment: Game room with bumper pool/poker table, regular pool table, and bar area.

☆☆ Cozy Living Areas ☆☆

Step inside to find a spacious and welcoming interior with a rock wood-burning fireplace as the centerpiece of the family room. Snuggle up, share stories, or unwind with a movie on the flat-screen TV.

· Family Room: Rock wood-burning fireplace, TV.

· Game Room: Bumper pool/poker table, seven-foot pool table, and bar area with flat-screen TV.

☆☆ Fully Equipped Kitchen ☆☆

Prepare meals with ease in the large, fully equipped kitchen featuring a paneled pine refrigerator, ample cabinet and counter space, and a center island. The kitchen is designed to accommodate several guests comfortably.

· Kitchen: Large refrigerator, ample cabinets and counter space, center island.

☆☆ Master Bedroom Retreat ☆☆

The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat with its own fireplace, double-sided entry, his and her restrooms, glass shower, and a “claw footed” tub. Located on the opposite side of the home from the other bedrooms, it ensures privacy and comfort.

· Master Bedroom: Fireplace, double-sided entry, his and her restrooms, glass shower, “claw footed” tub.

☆☆ Outdoor Enjoyment ☆☆

Take in the breathtaking mountain surroundings from the large deck, fenced backyard, or while cooking on the natural gas barbecue. You might even catch a glimpse of a running bear among the trees!

· Outdoor Area: Large deck, fenced backyard, natural gas barbecue, hot tub.

☆☆ Important Information ☆☆

· Noise Monitoring System: The property includes a noise alert monitoring system to ensure neighborhood noise levels are respected. It does not record actual sounds or conversations but monitors noise levels (measured in decibels). Removal of the decibel monitor or security cameras will result in the loss of the full security deposit.

Features: Cable TV, Flat Screen TVs, DVD Player, Internet, Pool Table, 2 Family Areas, Flat Fenced Yard, Dishwasher, Fully Stocked Kitchen, Linens and Towels Provided, Cathedral Ceilings, Natural Gas Barbecue, Hot Tub, Washer, Dryer.


★★ Running Bear is your ultimate mountain lodge retreat. Book your stay today and enjoy the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort! ★★
2025-2374
 
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House Rules

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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VRR-2025-2374
Property # 786689vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Summit Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains. Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Snow Summit - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Eagle Point - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Meadow Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Manor Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite! located?

Located in Summit Estates, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit. The Village is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Cabin, spacious, beautiful back yard! I loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Easy to check in, place was as listed. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was neat and clean and beautiful! We definitely want to book again next year. We usually book with Meredith but are very happy with our experience this year.The only thing I would suggest is the pool cue sticks need to be replaced or fixed. There was only one that we could use and we love to play pool!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing to stay with us this year—we’re thrilled you had a great experience and that everything was clean and beautiful! We really appreciate the note about the pool cue sticks. We’ll make sure they’re repaired or replaced so the game room is fully ready for your next visit. We’d love to host you again next year! 🎱😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Great house for multiple families

Four families stayed at Running Bear for a short ski weekend and the house was perfect. The rooms were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed and the kids loved the treehouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking time to review your stay. We're glad the Running Bear had enough room for your entire party. We're glad the little ones liked the amenities with the tree house. Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

6/10 Okay

Florentino M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
We receive access code five minutes before check in time. I needed to process payment outside of VRBO platform. Dryer was not working. Place needs an update to reflect pictures on advertisement. We were allowed to check out later than 10 am on a spring forward date.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience with the access timing, payment process, and the dryer not working. We also appreciate your note about the listing photos and will review them for accuracy. We’re glad we could offer a later checkout and appreciate you sharing your experience so we can improve.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Meghan A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Place could use a very very thorough deep clean, with things like bath mats looking like they hadn’t been washed. Dryer was broken which was not disclosed ahead of time and all of the towels were still moist at check in. Lots of broken kitchenware, which was a bummer. Also did not sleep 16 as advertised - not sure how they determined that number.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Briana H.

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

2 Night Stay at Running Bear

Very beautiful house and great walking distance to Snow Summit. It was a little older, but overall great condition. However, the jacuzzi did not work and that was a main reason for our stay here. Called Saturday morning for maintenance and they had someone there by 1PM. He said it was good to go, but when we came home, Jacuzzi was still not working. Called again to let them know and they said they needed a part to fix it and would be a couple of days before they could get it. I called Sunday the day we were leaving to ask for partial discount because of the jacuzzi, but have still not heard back. Overall nice place, but bummed about the jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Hi Briana, thank you for choosing to stay at Running Bear. We're sorry to hear that the jacuzzi was not working during your visit and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Our team responded as quickly as possible to get it fixed but we understand how this has impact your stay. It looks like our 3rd party spa vendor was able to fix it towards the end of your trip. It is now in working order for future guest. We apologize about the inconvenience of this since it was damage caused by previous renters. We do our best to fix these issues as soon as possible. We hope that you'll choose to stay with us again in the future. Thank you for your feedback.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angel R.

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

Amazing

Todo estaba de maravilla, muy bien equipado, muy amplio, muy limpio y en un lugar cercas de todo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

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

Fun for all ages!

We had a great Thanksgiving stay here with 7 adults and 8 kids. The kids loved the pool and poker tables upstairs. We cooked an entire Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen. We really appreciated all the pans, bowls, utensils etc. that the kitchen is stocked with. We did have to go to the store for some basics, such as salt and pepper, dish towels, coffee filters, and paper towels for the week. The upstairs bedroom mattress was comfortable but the downstairs mattresses were really firm and not as comfortable (I believe the bunk beds were fine). This house is a great location, a few hundred yards to Snow Summit. The hot tub worked great. I think we used it 2-3 times during the week and never had a problem. This house has a big garage and driveway which are nice since you can't park on the street. Master bedroom has a huge shower, separate bathtub, and his/hers toilets. Very luxurious. The upstairs bathroom did not have a working lock, however. Ultimately our family had a wonderful time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Great family fun

Awesome house. High end, tons of space. Beautiful kitchen and patio. Location was great. Quiet, close to everything this is a great rental for a large family or friend get together. We will choose this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Hello Brenda, Our company is so happy to hear that you had a five star stay at this property. Also, that you enjoyed the kitchen, patio, location, and that is was spacious enough for your party. Kind Regards, Destination Big Bear
Archival

8/10 Good

Tien T.

Stayed for two nights at Running Bear .

It was not my first choice but since the one i liked was booked. Other rental offers better space and amemities with better price. Over all, it is okay. The place is relatively clean. Internet is good. The cons: It has three car garrage but there is a small boat trailer occupied parking space. Some of the TVs need to be replaced because of picture quality. The small bedroom to the right of laundry room has an odor of stagment air which can come from the mattress.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your candid feedback. We are glad you found the property overall to your liking. We will take the issues that you had at the property to the homeowner. We hope you will join us again in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Awesome Place

Our 4 families had a wonderful time at this house and in Big Bear. It was well maintained, well stocked, great back yard for kids, safe street with very few others around and simply beautiful. Can't wait to book next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate the candid feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the property. We're glad that it was large enough for your entire party. Please join us again in the future. Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Home Away from Home

We had a wonderful time at this Big Bear Lake home. There are two main living rooms for the children and adults to enjoy. The pool table in the loft was great fun for everyone. As the cook in the house I would say that the kitchen was very well stocked. Although I am glad that I brought my own casserole dishes. The house was very clean and well stocked with towels. We had a great time in the village and at the alpine slide park. Even though there was plenty to do around the lake the kids still wanted to be back at the house playing. The back yard is huge and beautiful. We enjoyed morning coffee and dinners on the very large back patio. Perfect place for a getaway for all ages.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your review of Running Bear. We are so glad that there were plenty of amenities for you and your entire party. We are glad the children wanted to play in the backyard. We hope that you will join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lina W.

The perfect home for a large party

We had four families for this trip with 5 children from 10 to 4 years old. They all loved staying at the home and playing in the game room. The fact that the home had two large living spaces allow kids and adult to enjoy the night freely. Furthermore, to add to the fun and convenience, the home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac but walking distance to snow summit. Our party had so much fun that they complained that the two night we stayed at the home was not enough. If we go back to snow summit next year, I would love to stay here again. The only thing the kids complained about was that the wifi did not work until the night we left but we did not call intentionally to prevent them from playing video game.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your candid feedback of Running Bear. We are so happy to hear the location of the home was ideal. We are glad that the property was large enough for your large party. We hope you will join us again in the future! Kindest Regards, Destination Big Bear
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fall colors

What a wonderful Fall getaway. This home is beautiful and welcoming for all ages. There is so much to do. We had fires going in both beautiful fireplaces and both TV's broadcasting different games. The favorite spot for everyone actually seemed to be the back porch with a beautiful view. We enjoyed the October Fest and look forward to spending more time in the Village. Thank you for sharing your mountain retreat.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope you will join us again in the future!
Archival

8/10 Good

Leta D.

Warm and cozy!

Nice neighborhood and great house.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you found the cabin warm and cozy. Please join us again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful and Very Enjoyable

My family and I rented this cabin for a quick getaway from the city. We enjoyed our stay. Size size house with plenty of space for everyone. Really enjoyed the game room and bar area. The back yard was perfect for our kids and BBQing. My husband and I loved the master bathroom as we each had our own separate toilets and sinks made sharing a bathroom quite nice since we don't have that luxury at home LOL. The staff at Destination Big Bear are very friendly and provide great customer service. We did have a small problem with ants in the kitchen and they sent someone out within 15 mins to spray. I will use this company again for future stays. The Douglas Family
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review! We hope you will join us again in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We love Big Bear!

A big group of us stayed at a Destination Big Bear property last weekend and we were all so wonderfully pleased with the service and quality of cabin we received! First of all, the booking process was very easy and straight forward. I felt like everything that was stated on the website during our search was an exact reflection of the final cost. We ended up staying in Running Bear and it was pleasantly clean and cozy. They had everything we could've wanted in the kitchen and bathrooms. The house was cleaned very thoroughly and all the girls in the cabin were extremely picky about small details and none of us had any complaints! The master bedroom was spacious and so were the other bedrooms. We did run out of clean towels but Destination Big Bear were there within 30 minutes with a clean set. I'd definitely recommend Destination Big Bear to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the great review - we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

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