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Almost Summit by Destination Big Bear : Hot Tub! Near Snow Summit! Wifi! Adorable! Large Yard! Cable TV! Fireplace!

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Place, Big Bear Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Almost Summit by Destination Big Bear : Hot Tub! Near Snow Summit! Wifi! Adorable! Large Yard! Cable TV! Fireplace!

Welcome to Almost Summit, the perfect Big Bear cabin for every season! Located near Snow Summit, this charming retreat offers a semi-flat yard with Manzanita trees, providing the ideal space for kids to explore and enjoy the fresh mountain air. The cozy living area features a corner gas fireplace, large windows for natural light, and a flat-screen TV, creating a welcoming space to relax. Step outside to the patio and unwind in the hot tub or grill on the charcoal barbecue. With a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and beautiful surroundings, Almost Summit offers everything you need for a memorable mountain getaway.

✹ Prime Location: Located near Snow Summit, Almost Summit is the perfect Big Bear cabin for any season. Enjoy a semi-flat yard with Manzanita trees and fresh mountain air—ideal for kids to explore and play.
✹ Cozy Living Area: Relax in the open living room featuring a corner gas fireplace, large flat-screen TV. Huge windows let in natural light and offer a great view. Step out through the sliding glass doors to the patio, where you can unwind in the hot tub or grill on the charcoal barbecue.
✹ Well-Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen boasts plenty of counter space and is equipped with a gas range, microwave, and coffee pot, making it easy to prepare your favorite meals.
✹ Comfortable Bedrooms:
Main Level: Includes a large bedroom with two queen beds, a TV, and a full bathroom nearby.
Upstairs: Features two separate bedrooms, each with a queen bed, TV, and cable access. Enjoy tree views from the loft area and a convenient half bathroom.

Features:
Close to Snow Summit
Hot Tub
Charcoal Barbecue
All TVs with Cable Access
Internet
Gas Fireplace
Microwave
Gas Range
Towels and Linens Provided

Create lasting memories at Almost Summit, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of the mountains.

★☆ Book Your Stay Today at Almost Summit! ☆★
2026-0405 ||Permit Number #2026-0405||

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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 2021-5172
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. The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Eagle Point. Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Big Bear Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Snow Summit - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eagle Point - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Meadow Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Village - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Manor Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Summit by Destination Big Bear : Hot Tub! Near Snow Summit! Wifi! Adorable! Large Yard! Cable TV! Fireplace! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Almost Summit by Destination Big Bear : Hot Tub! Near Snow Summit! Wifi! Adorable! Large Yard! Cable TV! Fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Summit by Destination Big Bear : Hot Tub! Near Snow Summit! Wifi! Adorable! Large Yard! Cable TV! Fireplace!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Almost Summit by Destination Big Bear : Hot Tub! Near Snow Summit! Wifi! Adorable! Large Yard! Cable TV! Fireplace! located?

Located in Summit Estates, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of East-Mountain Xpress Lift and Snow Summit. The Village is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was nice and cozy, and the hot tub was very nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Blast from the Past ! Clean and cozy A Fame of yesteryear. Great location and affordable. Great for a short getaway to Big Bear. Short distance to all the top attractions. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

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

Great little place

Super easy to deal with and within walking distance to ski slope. While it’s a little dated it’s perfect for a quick getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2021
Hello Patrick, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Almost Summit was able to be enjoyed by everyone. Location is such an important factor in booking a property, glad you booked one in a perfect spot. After having a full day of activities it's nice to able to relax in a home. Come back again, Destination Big Bear
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clarissa P.

Liked: Check-in

Granny's old cabin

Not wheelchair accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura R.

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

Cozy

Charming A-frame cabin near the slopes. Quiet neighborhood. Perfect for a small family getaway . Just as pictured
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2021
Hello Laura, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that this property Almost Summit was all you expected in a home and that you and your group got to enjoy their stay. And the cabin was just as pictured. Big Bear is definitely a place for friendly neighborhoods:). Having a home with an open floor plan is a nice touch to a good vacation home. Thank you, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Everything as expected

Not much to say, it was a great stay and everything went smoothly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Hello Kenneth, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review! Best Regards, Destination Big Bear
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci R.

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

Cozy cabin - incredible location

Great property in easy walking distance to Summit. Perfect for a family weekend. No washer/dryer but not necessary for a short stay. Oddly there were only four forks?? But we had a great time. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Traci! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property comfortable. We will make sure there is enough forks for the next guest. Hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Hot Tub Heaven

Is A-frame cabin was old-fashioned and simple but it had everything you would need for a little getaway. We went on the Fourth of July. We were able to see the fireworks from the loft, of course not the small ground stuff but the up in the air stuff was great. The temperature of the Jacuzzi it was so hot we had to turn it down. We opened the bedroom window and used fans. It was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, low price, but bare-bones

Nice classic A-frame in a good location- walk to the lifts and short trip to town. Relatively inexpensive when we stayed so that was also a plus. The place, however, is quite bare-bones. The interior smells of old wood lacquer giving it a sweet almost curry-like smell- not unpleasant just noticeable. The applicances are not necessarily old but they are the absolute cheapest models so are pretty crappy. Cabinets and drawers were a bit dirty. Rooms were fine however the heating in the upper right bedroom makes gurgling noises so was a bit jarring at night. I think there may also have been vermin in the wall but it couldve just been pipes. We switched to the other upstairs room the next night and it was quieter but the fan on the heater in there was also a little noisy. It was great to have a hot tub and it was always warm and fine for two people, would be crammed for more. It is also very old, none of the jets really work and the control panel labels are missing so it was a fun game to figure out how it worked. All said still a good deal for the price. The cleaning fee is absurd for how small the place is so be warned. I just wish the owners would invest a little more in this property. They're making hundreds if not thousands a week on it, they can afford a new hot tub and some better appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
Thank you for your review Ben. I am sorry that your expectations were not reached. We're always looking for feedback from guests like yourself as we work towards providing an even more enjoyable experience at Destination Big Bear. I have reached out to all of our departments regarding the issues during your stay. We are not showing that you reported any cleaning or spa issues. We would have happily sent our techs out there to assist you with any and all of your needs during your stay. We hope you will give us another chance to make your next stay more grand.
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace R.

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

Not too bad...

I stayed here for my bf birthday and we had so much fun. The cabin was cozy and cute but it seemed like everything was a bit too old. I understand that's the style of the cabins but the bedsheets and the couch covers seemed super old! I honestly didn't feel comfortable covering myself under the blankets... Also, the rules and regulations sucked because after hiking and fishing we couln't use the jacuzzi after 9PM... My bf and I were very dissapointed of it. Overall, it was a nice cabin. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2022
Thank you for your feedback Grace. I'm sorry to hear that some of our cabin's features did not meet your expectations. We take pride in the quality and cleanliness of our cabins and have passed on your feedback to the housekeeping team who enhanced their cleaning procedure. We hope you'll give us another chance next time!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Krystal S.

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

Not worth it.

I guess you get what you pay for..I'm not one to write a bad review but I have to worn you... I will not be staying in this place ever again. If you want to stay here in the summer time I advise you not to. There no type of ac they only have box fans, upstairs is super hot. Right when I pulled up you can see washed up graffiti on the side of the house. I have no clue why we pay for maid service if you have to clean everything before you leave. The place is super dusty, the tub was dirty, the tv and fridge had layers of dirt on them, there no dishwasher, no washer or dryer, you have to take the trash out, they have small old school TV. They have a smart TV downstairs buts it's like Maybe a 30 inch. They have a tiny grill outside and some white chairs. Not even a nice outdoors set up. You can't do anything with out them charging an extra fee. They have so many rule. They don't have that many towels, the hot tub sucks, we called someone to come fix it and that didn't work.The buttons are worn out you can't see what your doing. I emailed the company about all my complaints and I haven't heard anything back. I called them and they told me to email them. This place is cheap and dirty its maybe good for a night but not 4. They only have one dresser so you have to live out your bag the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Hello Krystal, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Destination Big Bear. I am sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Unfortunately, only 10% of homes in Big Bear have AC. This home just so happens to be one of the homes that do not have it. We do list this in the description of the home. What we do recommend, due to the majority of the homes not having AC, is opening the windows at night, as well as turning on the ceiling fans, and some of the box fans in homes. We are not reporting that you asked or needed more fans. We would have been happy to provide them to you. We are not showing there is any graffiti on the property. We do not provide a maid service but we do have a cleaning fee. All the details of what we offer and provide are sent to you prior to your arrival. I would like to apologize on behalf of our team. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope that you will give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The location was good and it was quiet. The home itself is old and outdated. We appreciated that there were plug in fans since the upstairs gets hot. Wished there was a dishwasher and instructions for the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shahnas F.

Liked: Check-in, location

No washer/dryer and no dishwasher

The location was amazing. The home was fine. My biggest concern was that my husband and I went with our two kids and they didn’t have a washer and dryer! We had to buy extra pair of gloves and i shirts because we were planning on washing as we go since we were going to be there for several days. The pots and pans were filthy and they only provide 1 dish towel. Also, there is no dishrack either. When I called housekeeping, she initially suggested I air dry it in the sink. I will not stay in this location again. Taking a vacation for several day to go skiing and not having a washer and dryer is a deal breaker for us. We will make sure to double check from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2021
Hello Shahnas, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. Having a home in a good location sounds like the perfect vacations. Every home has a different inventory, Unfortunately your home doesn’t have the washer and dryer and We really apologize for the inconvenience you have faced because of this. Inconvenience Highly Regretted, Destination Big Bear
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sam K.

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

good location but not clean

I thought check-in would be easy but I never heard when the place was ready. I showed up to see the location and the key was in the door and it was unlocked. The place wasn't very clean. Dishes were dirty and I had to wash any kitchen utensils I wanted to use. The top of the fridge was really dirty and there we a couple of drawers in the kitchen just filled with trash and junk. The couch covers were dirty and had food on them. The jacuzzi buttons were all worn out so you couldn't change the temp or any of the settings. It felt like a well-used college dorm room. they did refund some of my money after calling and telling them about all the issues we had. I love Big Bear and the house was in a great location but I would not go back to this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2020
Hello Sam, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and give us feedback on the home as well as your stay. we feel extremly sorry for our check-in process and cleaning. We apologize that the home was not cleaned properly before. This is not what we like to hear from our tenants, and not up to our standards. We will make note of the home not being properly cleaned and address it right away with our cleaning staff. We appreciate you addressing this. if you notified the issue of jacuzzies buttons during your stay we definitely send the maintenance staff to sort out the problem because we have a well-trained maintenance team. we will look into the matter and try to make a comfortable stay for future guests. Thank you, Destination Big Bear
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate D.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly S.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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