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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Cabin
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,012 sqft
Price per Sqft $380
MLS Listing ID IG-26150052
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Three Quarter Bath 1
Year Built 1983
Lot Size 8,800 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Cabin
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Located just an 8-minute walk from the Snow Summit ticket window, this cabin offers one of the most desirable locations in Big Bear for a short-term vacation rental. Guests can leave the car behind and walk to skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and year-round events. Access to the private street is conveniently through the Snow Summit parking lot.
This is a true value-add opportunity. The cabin is ready for updating, giving the next owner the chance to renovate, modernize, and significantly increase both its appeal and rental income. With the right improvements, this property has the potential to become a highly sought-after vacation rental in one of Big Bear's strongest rental markets.
The main cabin features a spacious floor plan with fireplaces in both the living room and the primary suite, creating the mountain atmosphere guests are looking for. Large decks on two levels overlook the forest, providing inviting outdoor living spaces perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes or trails. Electrical service is already in place for a future spa—an amenity that can further enhance rental demand.
A separate bonus unit with its own fireplace and full bathroom provides added flexibility. While it is not included in the official bedroom count, it offers valuable additional space for guests, a game room, home office, or private retreat.
Parking for up to five vehicles is another significant advantage, especially for larger groups and vacation renters.
A professional short-term rental income analysis estimates an average daily rate of approximately $554 with projected annual gross rental income of approximately $67,000. The analysis projects an annual income range of approximately $40,000 at the 25th percentile to as much as $105,000 at the 75th percentile, depending on management, occupancy, seasonality, and property upgrades.
Whether you're looking for a personal mountain getaway with income potential or your next investment project, this property combines an exceptional location, renovation upside, and impressive short-term rental potential. Bring your vision and transform this diamond in the rough into one of Snow Summit's standout vacation rentals.
Location
State CA
County San Bernardino
Area Big Bear Area
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Heating Central
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Guest House, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Laundry Common Area, Inside
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
Community Features Biking, BLM/National Forest, Fishing, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Watersports
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s)
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Lot 6500-9999, Back Yard
Sewer Public Sewer