Walking Distance to Snow Summit
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin sits in Summit Estates, a mountain neighborhood in Big Bear Lake, California, and comfortably sleeps up to five guests. Fully furnished with a mix of cozy and quirky mountain decor, it's designed as a walkable base for skiing at Snow Summit without the hassle of resort parking or shuttles. An air mattress is available on request for extra guests.
Rooms & Layout
Bedroom one has a full-sized bed and its own private bathroom, while bedroom two offers a bunk bed with a double lower bunk and single upper bunk. The open floor plan connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, with a dining table sized for the whole group. The living room features a relaxing gas fireplace and a 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable, plus fast Wi-Fi throughout.
Kitchen & Outdoor Space
The kitchen comes stocked with plates, glasses, mugs, pots, pans, cooking utensils, and a Keurig coffee maker, alongside a full oven/stove and microwave for self-catering. A washer is available on-site for longer stays, and the front deck and patio include an outdoor grill, ideal for a post-ski or post-lake BBQ while overlooking the neighborhood's Snow Summit parking scene.
Location & Surroundings
The cabin is just 270 meters from the Snow Summit - Summit Blvd bus station and Towne Trail - Snow Summit stop, and within a short walk of several dining options including Hacienda Grill, Jakobe's Famous Foods, and Captain's Anchorage Restaurant and Bar. The Village and Interlaken Shopping Center are a short drive away for shopping, and cultural spots like the Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are nearby. Outdoor pursuits extend beyond skiing to sledding and lake activities, with major airports (SBD, Palm Springs, and Ontario International) all reachable by car.
Best for
This cabin is best suited for ski and snowboard trips, thanks to its short walk to Snow Summit's lifts and nearby bus stations, eliminating parking headaches. It also suits small families or groups of up to five who want a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and deck for relaxing after a day on the slopes or at the lake.
Travel tips
Book based on proximity: the cabin is within a few hundred meters of two bus stations serving Snow Summit, making it easy to skip resort parking altogether. The Village, Big Bear's main shopping and dining hub, is about a 3-minute drive away, and several restaurants such as Hacienda Grill and Jakobe's Famous Foods are within easy walking distance. Note that all bookings for this property are handled through the VRBO platform, and monthly or long-term stays can be arranged at a discounted rate by contacting the host directly.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the cabin's unbeatable walking-distance location to Snow Summit, which lets them avoid resort parking and shuttles entirely. Cleanliness and thorough maintenance come up repeatedly as strong points, alongside the cabin feeling cozy, well-appointed, and spacious enough for groups. Multiple reviewers specifically praised the host, Brian, for being friendly, easy to work with, and accommodating. No recurring negative themes appear in the available excerpts.
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