Nestled in the pines, Running Bear offers a rustic lodge setting with comfortable charm. This five-bedroom home features a fully-equipped kitchen, wooden walls and Aztec patterns adding warmth to spacious areas. Enjoy mountain views while playing games or relaxing at your own bar upstairs.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire cabin
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Mountain view
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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
||Permit Number #2025-2374||
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Area rug in room
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Things to do
Billiards/pool 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)
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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-2021-1410
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.
About the area
Located in Summit Estates, a neighbourhood in Big Bear Lake, this cabin is in the mountains. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide
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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Big Bear Mountain Resort and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from The Village. East-Mountain Xpress Lift and Chair 8 are also within 15 minutes.
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Running Bear by Destination Big Bear : Walk to Snow Summit! Pool Table!Great Backyard w/ Hot Tub! Master Suite! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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.
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!!!!
Cynthia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
26 Jan 2018
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.
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.
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!
Kathleen K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brenda C.
5 Apr 2017
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.
Brenda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Tien T.
10 Feb 2015
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.
Tien T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Leigh M.
4 Jul 2014
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.
Leigh M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
21 Jun 2014
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.
Christine B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lina W.
4 Jan 2014
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.
Lina W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 Oct 2013
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.
Archival
8/10 Good
Leta D.
24 Oct 2013
Warm and cozy!
Nice neighborhood and great house.
Leta D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2013
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
Archival
10/10 Excellent
16 Jul 2013
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!