Title: Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! Family-friendly cabin with kitchen, near Snow Summit ## Photo gallery for Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! ![Outdoor dining - Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22209100/22209028/84d8962c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/c8bd336c-3625-4b6e-bb14-300bfd2115a5-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Exterior - Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22209100/22209028/e0a24215.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22209100/22209028/05fb3914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! (Big Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22209100/22209028/55224772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Big Bear, Ponderosa offers a spacious retreat with a warm wood-burning fireplace and enormous picture windows that fill the home with natural light. Whip up a hearty meal in the kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances or grill on the propane BBQ and dine al fresco on the outdoor deck surrounded by mature trees. With multiple couches, chairs, and HDTV cable in each bedroom, this cabin is perfect for relaxation. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! ★★ Ponderosa is a beautiful single-level mountain retreat tucked in a quiet neighborhood just off Big Bear Blvd. With a spacious circular driveway, stone-accented exterior, and close proximity to Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Big Bear Village, this home combines comfort, convenience, and charm for your next getaway.★★ ★★ HIGHLIGHTS ★★ ✓ Spacious 4 Bedroom + Game Room Single-Level Layout ✓ Beautiful Stonework Exterior & Circular Driveway w/ Trailer & Boat Parking ✓ Pet Friendly  ✓ Bright, Open Floor Plan w/ Vaulted Ceilings & Large Picture Windows ✓ Fully Equipped Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appliances & Granite Countertops ✓ Cozy Living Room w/ Wood-Burning Fireplace & HDTV Cable ✓ Dining Room w/ Seating for 10 + Slider to Outdoor Deck ✓ Converted Garage Game Room w/ Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball ✓ Fenced Backyard w/ Propane BBQ & Deck Dining Area ✓ High Speed WiFi + Multiple Flat Screen TVs w/ Cable ✓ Washer and Dryer Available ✓ Linens and Towels Provided ★★ COZY MOUNTAIN LIVING ★★ Step inside Ponderosa and enjoy vaulted ceilings, skylights, and picture windows that fill the home with natural light. The living room offers plenty of comfortable seating for your entire group, anchored by a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Relax with a movie on the flat screen TV with HDTV cable or simply enjoy the forest views from the oversized window. ✓ Old Fashioned Wood-Burning Fireplace ✓ Large Flat Screen TV w/ Cable ✓ Sofa w/ Sleeper & Chairs for Group Seating ✓ Bright & Airy Atmosphere w/ Skylights and Windows ★★ MODERN KITCHEN & DINING ★★ The spacious kitchen is designed for creating and sharing meals with family and friends. With granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all the basics stocked, it’s easy to prepare everything from hearty breakfasts to holiday dinners. ✓ Stainless Steel Appliances: Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer ✓ Coffee Maker, Blender, & Kitchen Essentials ✓ Granite Countertops & Ample Storage Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room features a 10-seat wood dining table beneath a ceiling fan, perfect for group gatherings. Step through the sliding glass doors to dine al fresco on the outdoor deck. ✓ 10-Seat Dining Table + Breakfast Bar ✓ Slider Access to Deck w/ Outdoor Dining & BBQ ★★ PEACEFUL BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ★★ Each bedroom offers cozy mountain décor, comfortable bedding, and thoughtful touches for a restful stay. ✓ Master Bedroom: King Bed, Flat Screen TV w/ Cable, Private Deck, En-Suite Bath w/ Skylight, Walk-In Shower & Separate Vanity ✓ Bedroom 2: Twin Over Full Bunk Bed, HDTV Cable, Window Views, Shares Bathroom w/Bedroom 3 ✓ Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, HDTV Cable, In-Wall Fireplace, Window Views, Shares Bathroom w/Bedroom 2 ✓ Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Window Views, Private Exterior Entrance ✓ Additional Bathroom w/Walk-in Shower located Off the Hallway ★★ GAME ROOM & ENTERTAINMENT ★★ The converted garage game room is perfect for fun and friendly competition. With multiple games, a futon, and a table for board games or cards, it’s the ultimate hangout spot. ✓ Pool Table, Foosball & Shuffleboard ✓ Futon + Table for Games ✓ Access Through Bedroom 4 ★★ OUTDOOR ENJOYMENT ★★ The fenced backyard and spacious decks provide a peaceful setting to enjoy the crisp mountain air. Grill dinner on the propane BBQ, relax in Adirondack chairs, or gather around the outdoor dining table under the trees. ✓ Fully Fenced Backyard- Perfect For Kids and Pets ✓ Propane BBQ Grill ✓ Deck Dining Table + Outdoor Seating ✓ Enjoy Mature Pines & Bird Feeders ★★ Make Ponderosa your home away from home in Big Bear! With its spacious single-level layout, cozy fireplaces, fun-filled game room, and inviting outdoor spaces, this retreat is the perfect place to gather with family and friends for lasting mountain memories. Book your stay today! ★★ 2025-2178 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 amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39830000/39828300/39828247/b395a8b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Olympic Getaway, Spacious 4b 3.5b, Sleeps 10, Pool Table and WiFi Fox Farm - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 5.0 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=39828247&PinnedHotelID=39828247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74520000/74517400/74517379/ceb485b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elevation Station: Central Location in Fox Farm! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VRR-2021-1673 ### Property is also known as 1358 ## About the area Located in Summit Estates, a neighborhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Traveling with kids? Consider Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Lake.dx6919) [View more Cabin rentals in Big Bear Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Lake-Cabins.d6919-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.24295%2C-116.88287&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OyldBnyNAptyA-93BWvBUBTTvyE=) Big Bear Lake, CA ### What's nearby - ![Snow Skiing at Big Bear, CA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6919/91c0e189-92ac-43c9-8b0c-84d893755d8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bear Mountain Resort 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![A3GPW9 Snow Summit ski area and vacation homes at Big Bear Lake San Bernardino Mountains California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065459/f2444205-793d-4d1c-a065-11a9dea440e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Snow Summit 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![BIg Bear lake landscape, with lakeside cottages, mountains covered in pine trees and snow covered peaks in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749287/cbe63cad-a965-41dd-8164-8f0d1d679a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Village 3 min drive \- 3.0 km - Eagle Point 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Meadow Park 3 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 2 min drive - Starbucks 13 min walk - Carl's Jr. 13 min walk - Taco Bell 3 min drive - Applebee’s | IHOP 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!? ### What time is check-out at Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi!? ### Where is Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ponderosa: Close to Bear Mtn & Snow Summit! Pet Friendly! Game Room! BBQ! WiFi! Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda S. Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Pleasant surprise This home is wonderful! 2 madter suites and a whole room of bunk beds. We went to the resorts the boys snowboarded The house was clean and the layout was great. Will definitely come back. ##### Melinda S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STEVE T. Sep 17, 2019 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! ##### STEVE T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick I. Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house. Well equipped. Kids lovedvthe game room Great ##### Patrick I. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara B. Dec 7, 2020 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. ##### Sara B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Cory S. Sep 14, 2020 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. ##### Cory S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica S. Feb 12, 2021 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. ##### Jessica S. ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa R. Jan 30, 2021 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. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon M. Aug 17, 2020 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. ##### Brandon M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Nick & Jody R., Palm Desert, CA Aug 8, 2020 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. ##### Nick & Jody R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### ALEC B. Jul 20, 2020 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. ##### ALEC B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond Z., Gilbert AZ, USA Jul 15, 2020 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. ##### Raymond Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Janice C., Hollister, CA Feb 2, 2020 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. ##### Janice C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curtis C. Aug 2, 2018 #### 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. ##### Curtis C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lakefront Retreat: Mountains, Hot Tub, Dock, Kayaks. 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