Stunning Retreat ~ Walk to Snow Summit ~ Hot Tub ~ Firepit ~ Sauna ~ Game Room

Family-friendly slopeside fun with water park access

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A two-story cabin with a balcony, a stone chimney, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A multi-story house with a stone facade, a balcony, and a garage.
A two-story log cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a decorative wall feature.
A two-story house with a garage, surrounded by trees.
A cabin with a balcony, a covered porch, and a garage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

Located in Summit Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Big Bear Lake, CA

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WALK TO SNOW SUMMIT ~ Serene Retreat ~ Near Village, Shopping & Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WALK TO SNOW SUMMIT ~ Serene Retreat ~ Near Village, Shopping & Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK TO SNOW SUMMIT ~ Serene Retreat ~ Near Village, Shopping & Restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WALK TO SNOW SUMMIT ~ Serene Retreat ~ Near Village, Shopping & Restaurants located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Summit Estates is within a 10-minute walk of Chair 8 and Snow Summit, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. The Village is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Families

This property was perfect. The host was prompt and accommodating from the start to the end. We spent two days skiing and came home to this cozy house to relax each night. The kids had a blast and we will definitely come back next time we’re in Big Bear.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin, Great Location, Great Experience

The cabin is in a prime location for Snow Summit and Big Bear Lake activities. Communication with the property management was top notch. The place was immaculate and well maintained. My 2 kids loved the bunk beds and the cabin had so many useful "perks" (board games, foosball table, kitchenware, sleds, washer/dryer, stuffed animals, top notch appliances, etc.)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!

Every attention to detail is taken care of in this warm, inviting and super clean home. Great location - walk to Snow Summit. Laura is so easy to work with and very helpful. Absolutely recommend this wonderful mountain home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lodge

Our family spent New Years week at the Lodge. It’s very convenient to Snow Summit resort & ski lifts for skiing then returning home for lunch & down time. The Great Room & kitchen are lovely and I enjoyed cooking in the large open space (and husband grilling just outside the kitchen on the porch). The beds were very comfortable, the garage & mud room holds all the ski gear and the neighborhood is very quiet. We loved it and will stay again on our next Big Bear Lake California trip. The owners & house manager are very kind and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with great location.

My family and I had a great time, they were three of us staying in the house and it was so nice to relax and we got some snow! Laura was super great to work with, great at communicating, great at responding to any issues. We had a problem with the Internet TV and her and her husband were nice enough to call Spectrum and try to help us figure it out which we eventually did! Overall a really great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb Cabin

My family and I stayed for the holiday weekend. Super impressed with cleanliness and attention to detail. Kitchen was fully loaded with so many pots/pans/utensils/etc. Garage entry and laundry room for all our wet ski gear was perfect. Super convenient when coming home from the slopes. Laura (Owner) was amazing to work with and very responsive/helpful along the way. Can't wait to stay here again on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls R&R weekend

This was absolutely one of the best VRBO experiences I have ever had. The home is beautiful, the host has thought of every convenience and the location was perfect for all we wanted to do in Big Bear. The bar seating and extra-long dining room table was just what we needed for our meals and crafting. The kitchen has everything you would ever want to cook for your group. The beds and linens were 5 star. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Thank you, Laura!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Cozy & comfy.

The house is conveniently located to town and Snow Summit. We were able to have a nice stroll up the hill and get on a chair lift within minutes. The kitchen is well stocked which made meal prep easy plus there was an abundance of seating at a large dining room table, plus stools at the kitchen island. Kids spread out in the bedrooms downstairs while we had the upstairs master. Made some nice memories over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
We were sorry to not earn 5 stars given the many compliments our guests gave us during their stay. We reached out after check out to see how we could have improved their experience but we did not receive a response. The guests asked for a full refund after check in Friday night -- stating they thought the home had a jacuzzi (our detailed description does not include a jacuzzi). As private owners we could not accommodate a refund on such short notice and the guests said they understood, loved the house and would stay. As a future guest reading this response we hope you'll consider our home based on our 5 star reviews. We take great pride in providing a wonderful home for our guests - you'll love staying at Kanodia Summit :).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific House, great location

We absolutely loved this house. It's a short walk to Snow Summit which made things very easy. We were greeted as we arrived, to make sure everything was in order. I especially appreciated the close contact with the owners. They answered any questions we had in a timely manner. I would highly recommending staying here. Very clean. Very well kept. You can tell they spent time making sure everything is just right. Seemed like everything was recently renovated because the kitchen and bathrooms were up to date and very well done. Laura thank you for everything. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AWESOME!!You could not get any closer to the the #1 Highspeed quad at Summit Mountain!!

What an amazing 2 story cabin the the tops of some beautiful pine trees with woodpecker included!Parked my car and walked to the mountain and got on the lift.Cooked dinner every night and made breakfast in the gourmet kitchen!You could not want for more,everything we need was there at our convenience!The neighborhood was peaceful and I almost forgot I was so close to the mountain.So much pride and care for this property.So very impressed ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely cozy!

I stayed here for a week and it was the most coziest cabin I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot of cabins). The neighbor was VERY quiet and peaceful which was a plus because I got to listen to the rain clearly. Everything was so close literally within walking distance to restaurants, ski lifts and more. My only complaint is that the showers should have some type of slip preventative like the grips that go on the tub floor because it was very slippery if you move to quickly. Overall it was such a peaceful place definitely will be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Location at Snow Summit!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this rental. The house is perfectly situated 0.25 miles from the base of Snow Summit. My family and I visited in the summer to do some downhill biking and this short walk made it easy to travel back to the house for snack breaks! The interior of the house gives off a cozy cabin feel, while the large floor to ceiling windows upstairs really make you feel like you're in a tree house. The ability to store our bikes in the converted garage/game room was a selling point for us. If you travel in the winter for Snow activities, there is plenty of storage there for any wet boots/skis/snowboards. This is a great place to check out if you are traveling to the Snow Summit area. We will definitely be keeping it on our list for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

The checkin process was a breeze. When we got in the home it was plenty of space for the whole family, several adults, teens and babies. They had plenty of space inside and out for everyone to spread out. The home was very cozy, beautiful kitchen. Good outdoor space. The home was in a great location, really quiet neighborhood. There is a sound curfew in Big Bear so I highly recommend being mindful of the neighbors, we did get notified about the noise. But overall it was a beautiful experience. Close to all stores and not too far from the lake and hiking. Will definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, immaculate, well stocked, close to Summit

This home felt like each detail of the home was carefully thought out, a home made to be what a person would want to make this the most homey comfortable getaway. I was amazed by how well stocked this home was from bathroom to kitchen. So much that I had to leave all the drawers and cabinets open when I put the dishes away because there was that much. It was a cookers dream kitchen which my husband loves to do. The owner was super nice and good at communicating. Location is walking distance to Summit though maybe not with heavy snow gear. Will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family snow weekend!

We really enjoyed renting this house. The location was perfect. The house itself was clean, upgraded and exactly as listed. We went with our family and in multiple children . Two being in pack and plays. There was plenty of room, and the kids had a blast playing in the yard. We really appreciated the attention to detail like the drawer of plastic plates and utensils for the kids. We will definitely be coming back to this house again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski getaway

Loved our family time here so much. It really was a 2 minute walk to snow summit which made things SO easy. Lots of nice beds for the kids. Kitchen was amazing. Heater worked great and communication with owner was superb. They were very accommodating and absolutely wonderful. Would stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This house is in a great location just a short walk from the slopes. It’s comfortable, cozy, attractively decorated and immaculately clean. The hosts provided all the necessities and loads of extras, all top quality. It was a pleasure dealing with the owner, Laura, who was very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Wonderland

Summit Estates was perfect for our weekend getaway in the mountains. The home provided plenty of room for our group, and trucks. The location was amazing; it was only a few minute walk to the mountain. Laura was also a wonderful host. We hope this spot is open during our next trip up to big bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but amazing trip

We were extremely fortunate to find this unique and charming cabin just minutes away from snow summit. I selected this out of the 15-20 others I looked at based on location, design of the place, quality of furnishings based on the pictures and price - it was not the cheapest but I know my family expects a higher quality and this did not disappoint. We just fell in love with the cozy living area and sat on the counter and around the fireplace enjoying the welcome wine bottle and cheese and crackers. It was perfect. Our family did run into problems with the size of downstairs bedrooms but it was just our family issue. The host was very so responsive, accommodating and flexible. Many many thinks. We loved the tastefully designed place and attention to every detail. Anything we needed was there and was of the highest quality. The turquoise towels just won us over - I am so fussy about the quality of the towels and carried my own but now want to switch to this new brand 😊. Thanks so much Laura for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

We enjoyed a long weekend celebrating two milestone birthdays! The house is beautiful & very clean. Has a wonderful kitchen that is fully equipped with everything you may need. Such a great location for skiing, hiking, or going into the village. Laura was not only very friendly, efficient , & accommodating…but let us know what activities were happening during our stay. We definitely hope to visit again soon. Thank you Laura for making our weekend so memorable! Lisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Centrally located & spacious

We stayed in the cabin for a long weekend to celebrate my friend's upcoming wedding. It's in a great location, close to the village and all the hiking trails. The cabin itself is spacious, with plenty of bedrooms for us to spread out, but also feels cozy enough for us to congregate and chat. The host, Laura, was very communicative, friendly, and accomodating. She was always a text away if we had questions or concerns. We'd definitely stay here again next time we're in beautiful Big Bear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well managed and clean property, wonderful place to stay and enjoy Big Bear!

Stayed for 4 nights with family and enjoyed our vacation. Seamless experience checking in/out, host is proactive and takes time to connect and follow-up in a timely manner. The property is beautiful and well equipped to meet needs of a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing Owners - Bummer Vacation

My family and I were very excited to take our first getaway as a family of 4 (when you have a baby at the start of a pandemic, you don’t travel much!). The home that we had initially planned to stay at, we learned upon arrival had been overrun by mice or rats (poop EVERYWHERE). We had to find another place to stay ASAP. Found this lovely home, and sent a message to the owner, Laura. Oh my gosh, she responded almost immediately and was SO ACCOMMODATING to us! We hoped we could get into the home early and she was super communicative and was able to get us in the house as soon as the cleaning crew had wrapped up. The only downfall for us was the beautiful fireplace in the center of the home, that was a bit hazardous for the two 1 year olds roaming around. Then I tripped on it and broke a toe, officially bringing an end to our very unfortunate vacation. Again, Laura was so lovely, and refunded us a night that we weren’t going to get to use. Overall, wonderful home and host. Maybe better for a family with a bit older kids (or better than us haha).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
We are so glad we could help out Carrie when she had an unfortunate surprise at her first rental. Super sad she rated us 4 stars when we consistently get 5 and she put a title on her review that may lead future guests to think she had a bad stay in our home which is not the case. We fully disclose with descriptions and many pictures exactly what the home looks like so there are no surprises once the guest arrives. Carrie was fully aware of the layout prior to booking so we were shocked by her statement that the fireplace was dangerous. We have rented this home for over 7 years to hundreds of families with small children and we've NEVER had anyone claim the fireplace is dangerous. We have two grandchildren under two that spend time in the home - and we would never expose them, or anyone we rent to, to anything dangerous. We hope future guests may read all the other 5 star reviews and understand the home is lovely and safe for all to enjoy :).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Walking distance to the lifts. Nice house. Homeowner is nice and very flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So charming!

We loved staying at Summit Estates and we are already planning our next trip back! The house was spotless and cozy. The location was ideal —just a short walk to the slopes. Also very close to the Village Shops, which we also loved. The communication by the owner was phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about our experience and we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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