The Ponderosa Cabin

Entire cabin in Running Springs, California

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Ernie
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Running Springs, central to it all

About a 5-min drive to SkyPark at Santa's Village, with Lake Arrowhead and Snow Valley a short drive away

Private fenced yard among tall trees

A fenced backyard on a quarter-acre lot surrounded by cedar, oak, and pine trees

Clean, cozy, and homey

Guests highlight how clean and cozy the cabin feels, with many saying it felt like home
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On a 1/4 Acre lot between large Cedar, Oak & Pine trees. Arrowhead & Big Bear nearby... Built in 1965 with Cedar and Douglas Fir woods w interior updates. Our modern rustic cabin will have you and your company feeling @ home. Big trees and mountain air instill an authentic outdoor vibe. In the evening, Dim the lights and turn the fireplace on for an amazing ambiance.

Gas station, Groceries, and Lulu's coffee house 2 miles away.

The space
☞ Board Games & Darts
☞ Nema 14-50 Outlet for EV Charger
☞ Fast Wi-Fi (350.8Mbps)
☞ New Windows
☞ 20' vaulted ceilings
☞ Smart TV in living room. Smart TV in Bedroom #1 & #3
☞ Dining area seating for 6. Booster seat.
☞ Outdoor hammock
☞ Well stocked kitchen. Toaster, Blender, Utensils, Olive oil, Seasonings etc.
☞ Decaf and Reg. coffees, tea, French Press, Drip maker or Keurig & Pods.
☞ Outdoor electric BBQ grill
☞ Small reading collection
☞ Washer/Dryer on premises (BYOD), by request only
☞ Vintage fireplace in bedroom #2. Heated by an attractive electric log feature. Safe and clean. It is lovely when it crackles.
☞ Strong central heat for the winter
☞ Bedroom #3 is downstairs with 2 twin beds and its own private full bathroom with a private entrance to the backyard and front of the house.
☞ Pack 'n Play ("crib") provided. Bring your own sheets.
☞ Sleeps 8 (2 queens, 2 twins, 1 Cot, 1-Fold out bed) There is plenty of room in living room to sleep but no bedding is provided.
☞ Phone charging station w charging cables
☞ 1/4-acre lot and fenced backyard with nature park like setting
☞ Paved parking for 3 vehicles
☞Grocery Market & Gas station less than 3 miles away

OPPORTUNITES FOR DAY DRIPS
► 1 mile ➔ Rim of the World scenic highway
► 3.9 miles ➔ Santa’s Village Sky-Park (An amusement park & Mountain Biking destination)
► 6 miles ➔ Lake Arrowhead Village (European style village)
► 7 miles ➔ Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
► 8.2 miles ➔ Snow Valley Ski Resort (Mountain Sports & Scenic chair lift)
► 9 miles ➔ Green Valley Lake
► 15 miles ➔ Big Bear Lake (Snow sports, restaurants, Ziplining)
► 17 miles ➔ Yaamava Resort & Casino
► 20 miles ➔ Snow Summit Ski Resort
► 23 miles ➔ Silverwood Lake

Guest access
If you are considering Big Bear or Running Springs....
Running Springs sits at 6100' elevation and is on the west side of mountain, easier and faster to reach from Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
Big Bear Lake sits at 6800' elevation and is on the backside of mountain. You will drive through Running Springs on the way to Big Bear.
Running Springs is a small tranquil town and Big Bear is a more populated town.
Our cabin is conveniently located to all the main attractions on the mountain.
Driving home from Running Springs you will have less traffic and a shorter time on the windy roads.
Many guests take day trips to Bear Valley Dam in Big Bear which is only 13 miles away along the beautiful and scenic drive on Rim of The World highway which, also goes to Silverwood Lake @ 23 miles away.

Other things to note
Message me w questions for quick response.
Large, fenced backyard.
No smoking inside house - Mountains are high risk for fire danger.
No parties or events.
Please be respectful of our neighbors.
Check out time is at 11:00 AM
Check-in is any time after 4 PM.

(Check-in can possibly be earlier. If no guests stayed the night before), message me for confirmation.

Registration Details
CESTRP-2022-00536

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 3 spaces
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 71 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 92% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Running Springs, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Great location on the mountain.
Many guest say it feels like a tree house.

Aside from the many hiking trails, here are some common places that are visited from the cabin.
1.6 miles to The Village Market.
2.5 miles to Jenson's Finest Foods (Market), Neo's Pizza House, Old Country Coffee Shop (Restaurant), Ski & Snowboard Rentals.
4.5 miles to SkyPark @ Santas Village: Amusement Park and mountain biking, Ice Skating or Roller Skating, artificial rock climbing, Zip Line, Axe throwing and Archery.
6.8 miles to Lake Arrowhead Village: Shopping and/or Strolling near the lake, Boat tours.
8.3 miles to Snow Valley Mountain resort (Snow Sports and Mountain Biking).
13 miles to Lake Gregory: Water slides in summer, kayaking, fishing and walking trail around lake.
19 miles to Big Bear Lake:

Meet your host

Superhost
71 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Human Resources
Speaks English and Spanish
Born in Los Angeles and we are now full time in La Quinta CA. We've always enjoyed the woods and we're delighted to find such an accommodating cabin close enough to visit regularly with friends and family. We purchased from long time owners and had fun renovating and bringing the cabin into the 21st century. Our hope is that guests have a memorable and delightful experience in the mountains.

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