The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Bedroom #1. Vintage Fireplace
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Front yard deck has WIFI
Bedroom #2. Has access to backyard deck & Roku Smart TV
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
3rd Bedroom w Private restroom.  Access to both the front and back yard
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Pic is from hallway into upstairs bathroom.
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Bedroom #3. Full bathroom.
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Indoor dining area for 6. Outdoor dining area for 4
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Level 2 charger. Up to 40amps. No extra costs to use EV charging
Back yard
Backyard
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
Fenced back yard facing house
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs
The Ponderosa  - Running Springs

The Ponderosa - Running Springs

8 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1570 Sqft
CabinEntire place

Registration ID: CESTRP-2022-00536

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Hosted by Ernie

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About this place

Escape from the city to our tree lovers abode.

Visit The Ponderosa.

Our clean & spacious cabin comes with a Level 2 EV Charger. Charges up to 40amps.

Cabin is surrounded with Ponderosa Pines, Redwood, Cedar, Spruce, and Oak trees.

This lovely retreat is the perfect escape from the city scene.

And it is central on the mountain between Big Bear (19 miles) & Lake Arrowhead (7 miles) away being the easiest to get to.

Did you know that Lake Arrowhead was originally called Little Big Bear?

The outdoor minded will enjoy easy access to the slopes, lakes, and hiking trails.

Come get comfortable and enjoy our delightful Running Springs cabin

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

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THE SPACE

☞ Board Games & Darts

☞ Electric Vehicle Charger Level 2 (40 Amp, 240V, NEMA 14-50P).

☞ 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 (1 King, 1 Queen, 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 more of a hustle and bustle town. We are 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

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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.

Sleeping configuration

Bedroom #1

Bedroom #1

1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 single beds

Room #1 w Fireplace

1 king bed

What this place offers

53 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk chair
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Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

No children allowed

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No smoking indoors. The San Bernardino Mountains are high risk for fires.

No Parking

Parking in the driveway for 3 cars comfortably. 4 cars do fit.
Do not park in the street especially during snow season due to snow plow.

Meet the Host

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Ernie

Owner

English
We are available as needed.
Hope you love our place as much as we do.
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within 12 hours
Member Since
March 2022

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Scenic views

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Location

Centrally located on the mountain. Between Lake Arrowhead Village and Big Bear Lake.
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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
8 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties
$Security Deposit
300
Refundable

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