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Luxurious 4,000 Sq Ft Estate. Ideal for Vacations

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Front entrance with parking for 5 cars
Open year round
Property grounds
Living area
Large kitchen with everything you need

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Big Bear City, CA
  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Snow Summit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft + Den

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half-Bath

Toilet

Jack-and-Jill Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious 4,000 Sq Ft Estate. Ideal for Vacations

Whispering Pines is NOT licensed for weddings or events, but we ARE licensed for events for up to 100 guests one mile down the road at Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, a property we also own. See bottom of listing or inquire for details.

Come and relax at this 4,000 square foot beautiful estate!

There is plenty of room for your friends and family to enjoy this spectacular Estate, which has more than 60 trees on 1.2 acres, including a trickling stream and Gazebo in the backyard, which is fenced in for children.

Enjoy the spacious open floor plan with Gourmet Kitchen and two dining rooms for cooking or bringing home take-out. Warm up next to the crackling fireplace, watch the Big Screen TV. The Estate comes fully equipped with clean linens, towels, cooking utensils, spices, appliances, 3 TVs, Spa, Pool Table and Internet.

There are three large bedrooms including the Master Suite, which is located downstairs on the ground floor. The Master Suite has a California King Bed, large walk-in closet, and an en-suite Master bath which has a Spa bathtub and walk-in shower. Open the sliding patio doors of your Master Suite and onto your own deck to enjoy a Hot Tub Spa under the Whispering Pines.

Upstairs there are 2 large Bedrooms and a Loft. One bedroom has a Queen bed and the other bedroom has one double bed and bunk bed. These two bedrooms have their own separate sink areas and share a Jack and Jill bathroom.

The upstairs Loft area has a Queen pull out bed, electric fireplace, TV area and a game table to play cards and board games. The living room also has a Queen pull-out bed. We also keep a top-of-the-line blow up bed in the upstairs closet.

Strategically located, you will be just 1 mile to Big Bear Lake and minutes to ski resorts, golf course, and downtown stores. Beautiful, serene setting. It is all waiting for you only a couple of hours away! (From LA or Orange County) Plenty of parking space for cars, boats, and RVs, right outside on the large, dual-entry driveway.

Although Whispering Pines is not licensed for events, we are licensed for events for up to 100 guests one mile down the road at Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, a property we also own. Apples B&B is a uniquely charming, two-story Victorian with craftsman style that provides a romantic garden setting surrounded by tall pines and wedding Gazebo, the perfect destination venue for weddings. Apples Inn offers a Wedding Suite, in-room massage and delicious home cooking! If you get married in the Big Bear area, please consider my estate for your lodging and Apples Bed & Breakfast as your venue.

Activities and Attractions in Big Bear...
Welcome to Big Bear Lake, California. Big Bear is a small community that sits in the mountains above the city of San Bernardino. You can hike in the beautiful National Forest or grab your bike for a trip on one of the many riding trails. If you want to get wet, take a boat on the lake for a leisurely afternoon of fishing or swimming. Plenty of places to breathe the fresh air and enjoy the blue skies. If you like skiing, snowboarding or just playing in the snow, there are two ski resorts and two snow play areas for the whole family to enjoy. There are several restaurants to choose from ranging from fast food to fancy dining. If you're looking for a peaceful quiet afternoon, grab a hot dog and head to the lake or local park to read and relax!

Keywords: Estate, large home, retreat

Property manager

Laurie Kagan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00977

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Big Bear City

Located in Fox Farm, a neighbourhood in Big Bear City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowling Barn and Big Bear Solar Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Bear City, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Alpine Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bear Mountain Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Village - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar and Grill Sugarloaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maggio's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious 4,000 Sq Ft Estate. Ideal for Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 4,000 Sq Ft Estate. Ideal for Vacations ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 4,000 Sq Ft Estate. Ideal for Vacations ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 4,000 Sq Ft Estate. Ideal for Vacations located?

This family-friendly Big Bear City holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Community Arts Theater Society, Lakeview Shopping Center and Interlaken Shopping Center. Big Bear Lake and Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an amazing home

We stay in Big Bear every year for ski week with the kids. This house was so lovely and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Bear

Large home. Could have moreAmenities but Host brought a bottle of wine, wine glasses and a wine opener the next day when we requested an opener and glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow for the Grandkids!

So much space! It was lovely to have choices on where to sit and where to eat. The wood fireplace works well and provides the lovely smell of wood burning and the crackles of the wood burning. The outside of the property is gorgeous. It snowed the second day and our grandkids who had never seen snow where enchanted. Very safe as the whole area is fenced in. The owners were very responsive, and the home is well equipped. There are so many kitchen cabinets, you need to search a bit. The forced air heating kept us very cozy. It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this property

Love this property! It was perfect for our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Weekend Get Away

The property was incredible and the pictures do not do it justice. Everything was well maintained and in working order. With the help of Malia, the check in process was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Beautiful property, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

zhenya g.

A TRUE GEM

This rental property can compare to a Relais de Chateux . The moment you arrive you are surrounded with beauty, luxury, and comfort. Needless to say we already are planning our return visit!

10/10 Excellent

Gary R., Ramona, CA

Beautiful Home

Everything was awesome. Whispering Pines is everything that it is advertised to be. The home is beautiful. The property is beautiful. Loved the back yard trees. Communication through email was so efficient I had no need to ask any questions. Thank you. Check in instructions were clear and easy to follow. Likewise check out instructions were very easy to follow. Full refund was quickly given upon our check out. My family loved Whispering Pines and would definitely return in the future. Thank you so much for letting us use your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia J., Santa Clarita, CA

Perfect Thanksgiving getaway

I can't say enough about how wonderful our Thanksgiving stay was at this beautiful home. We needed a place to stay for our party of 9 people at the last minute because our other home rental fell through and Laurie, the owner, kindly accommodated us. The house is very impressive when you drive up on the outside. The inside is immaculate and had plenty of room for all of us. My husband and I had the master which was huge and had a beautiful large bathroom with a shower and a jacuzzi tub. The outdoor spa is just outside the sliding glass doors of the master. Our 22 year old daughter stayed in the study off the master bedroom in their very high quality blow up queen bed and was very comfortable. Our 17 year old son slept on the couch in the living room and was also very comfortable - all 6 foot 5 inches of him! The rest of the party slept in the other two bedrooms and were very happy with them. As for the back of the house outside, it was absolutely beautiful! We took pictures of everyone and used them in our Christmas card this year. I can see why they have weddings here. I cooked Thanksgiving dinner at the house and had pretty much everything I needed at my fingertips, including spices and a roasting pan. We were able to eat outside since the weather was so warm - in the mid 60's - and it made the dinner that much more special. The game room was awesome! We played poker, bumper pool and board games. Everyone had so much fun! Some of the group did some fishing at the lake, which wasn't far from the home, and had a great time. The location was close to everything - grocery store, downtown shopping, restaurants etc. We brought back pizza from 'No Name' down the street one night and it was delicious! My 82 year old father in law commented with a tear in his eye that this was the best family vacation getaway he had ever had. Thank you so much Laurie, for your hospitality and for sharing your wonderful home. We had a great time and will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Laurence P., Palos Verdes, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great property

Clean and comfortable. Our third time renting and still excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

alfredo r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and host

All brilliant. Very nice place and absolutely swift process
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Josefina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Super Relaxing

The house is very comfortable and the back yard is amazing. This is my favorite place to come and relax. The only problem is that they have very bad customer service. Santiago and Marcos are very rude. We never got the TV’s fixed and Marcos is always spying in the back yard, he comes in n out without alerting anyone. By the way Marcos is the maintenance person, very rude
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail H., Norco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home and back yard

This home was stunning and immaculate! Complete with many amenities including quality dishes, cooking pans, and appliances. The back yard was truly breathtaking with a Gazebo, running waterfall and creek, lush vegetation, magnificent pine trees in a green grass field. It felt magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome.

Our family will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We loved our stay and were blown away by the beautiful property. The pictures did not do the house justice! The kitchen was fully stocked with every cooking utensil imagined. The backyard was GIANT and had two sleds we enjoyed using. Any questions we had was answered extremely quick and we would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for a family vacation

The house was just as described. Lots of space and beautiful property. It snowed while we were visiting and this created a picture perfect scenery. It’s a little dated in decorations but it gives the house character. I would recommend upgrading the bedding though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Federico A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

We had a fantastic time. The home is beautiful and the yard was just perfect - it had everything we needed. We are planning to make this an annual family trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Margie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful back yard for kids to play.

Overall good. Security night light goes off and on all nighr shining in high bedroom window with no shades disturbing a ruff night's sleep. Pull out couch beds are very uncomfortable bars across back area. No blow up mattress as listed. Upstairs 8 people must share one Jack and Jill bathroom. Good living room and large kitchen with good lighting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

pilar p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonita propiedad

Tuvimos una estancia muy agradable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not having WiFi as promised ruined our trip

My husband is a doctor and he works remotely. Prior to our stay I contacted the property asking about WiFi and other amenities. I was reassured that the property has WiFi. But once we go there the whole thing was down and my husband couldn’t work. My husband ended up leaving on my birthday to go home and finish work. We contacted property manager and they said there’s nothing they could do that day. The next day someone came out and fixed internet but then the last day the internet went down again and had no outside communication. Just a horrible experience. Then the property manager promised a one night refund but when we contacted him about it, he never returned our call. Overall a horrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oleksiy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing retreat

Just came back from this beautiful house and all our expectations are satisfied. If you're looking to rent this house here is the tip for you - home is bigger than on the pictures, stylish in every little accent. Definitely worth its money! We thankful to the owners for the comfort and time we spent here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

The grounds of this house are amazing...there were so many places for the kids to explore. And the management was super responsive. The gazebo lights weren’t working and the property manager immediately came to come fix it. The amenities were spot on, kitchen was more than well stocked, and bathrooms were clean. It was a perfect little getaway for the long weekend!

8/10 Good

Jon A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great Property

The grounds are absolutely amazing, even better than advertised. We had a fantastic time escaping the city and having so much land for the kids to play on. We made all of our meals at the house and spent tons of time in the front and backyards. A few things that people should know before coming in: no air conditioning, the bathroom amenities (hand soap in the shower and not body soap) are sub-par, no kleenex at all in the house, the kitchen pots and pans are old and not very clean. When we arrived, these was stinky cheese left in the fridge, dirty socks in the main family room these lead us to believe that the house was not cleaned very well. Which in the midst of the pandemic was uncomfortable especially when they charge a significant cleaning fee,. Upon arrival we wiped down the entire house and upon departure left it cleaner than when we arrived. Further, the ice machine did not work upon arrival, the team was responsive but the lack of wearing his mask while in the home and touching everything without later wiping it down left us uncomfortable. All that said, we loved it and would come back but perhaps not during the hottest week of the year as the upstairs at night was very warm and made it almost impossible to sleep. Also we would bring our own cleaning supplies and kleenex.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Josefina L., Palmdale

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The property is beautiful but not very clean.

Kitchen pots and pans were very old and dirty. All their baking dishes had food residue on them. Bedding pillows were very used and smelly. Blinds were dusty, we killed millions of flies. Scary movie was filmed here and bunk bed bedroom very creepy. Yards were beautiful and relaxing especially the backyard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Retreat

This was a beautiful and comfortable home for our weekend vacation. The landscaping and gorgeous property may being outside a pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Kagan

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Hello, my name is Laurie Kagan, and I am the owner of Apples Bed and Breakfast Inn, Country Barn Estate, (VRBO 431850), Whispering Pines Estate, (VRBO 336695), Heavenly Chateau, (VRBO 1858669), and Moonridge Cabins all located in beautiful Big Bear Lake, California.

I have been in the rental and wedding business for over 12 years. I love to travel and take pictures around the world. I also enjoying cooking and setting up special events. Currently, I am in the process of building a large event center for weddings.

I am also one of the owners of Kagan Professional Development that trains teachers around the world in Active Engagement strategies. Our materials are translated into 13 languages and we have franchises worldwide.

Why they chose this property

We love for people to enjoy the peace, beauty, and fresh air the mountain have to offer. Big Bear is the perfect quick get away with great restaurants, theaters and shopping.

What makes this property unique

The spacious beauty of a home built by the number one builder in Big Bear makes this place unique. The large two story windows overlooking a lovely landscaped yard with running brook are breathtaking, and the kitchen is ideal for all to pitch in to help cook. The comfortable beds and cozy living room with a roaring fire will feel like you have died and gone to heaven!

Languages:

English