The Ponderosa - Running Springs
The Ponderosa - Running Springs
Escape from the city to our tree lovers abode.
8 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Cabin · Entire place · 1570 Sqft
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16 reviewsRegistration ID: CESTRP-2022-00536
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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 Lulus 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
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.
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 Lulus coffee house 2 miles away.
Android photos not Pro.
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
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.
Sleeping Configuration
Bedroom #1
1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 single beds
3Bed 2Bath. Bedroom#1 has King (Foam/Gel) bed. Bedroom#2 has Queen bed. Bedroom#3 has (2) Twin beds. There is also 1 cot and 1 fold out bed with linen.
Room #1 w Fireplace
1 king bed
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk Chair
Nearby activities
Suitability
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
Ernie
Owner
We are available as needed.
Hope you love our place as much as we do.
Hope you love our place as much as we do.
Member since: March 2022
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within an hour
Scenic views
Mountain view
Woods view
Location
Centrally located on the mountain. Between Lake Arrowhead Village and Big Bear Lake.
Mountainfront
Woods
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Guests
1 guest
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
Pets
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - 10PM
You will be given code to lockbox for house key.
Please leave key in lockbox when checking out.
Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 8
House Rules
Nonsmoking house - Mountains are high risk for fire danger.
No parties or events
Check out time is at 10:30 AM
Check in is any time after 4 PM
Pets must be Kennelled overnight and supervised at all times.
Do not remove anything from house.
Please contact us if anything breaks.
Have fun.
No parties or events
Check out time is at 10:30 AM
Check in is any time after 4 PM
Pets must be Kennelled overnight and supervised at all times.
Do not remove anything from house.
Please contact us if anything breaks.
Have fun.
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Payment Policy
Payments accepted through PayPal or Zelle only.
Cancellation Policy
To receive a full refund, guests must cancel at least 48 hours before check-in.
Notes
No Smoking as the mountains are high risk for fires.
Pets must be kennelled overnight and not left unsupervised.
Pets must be kennelled overnight and not left unsupervised.
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