ITH Big Bear Lake Retreat Center Is The Ultimate Mountain Group Rental
ITH Big Bear Lake Retreat Center
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Built in the early 1900’s by the Bank of America family, the facility has spaces for all types of experiences regardless of your group’s itinerary to create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. The variety of common spaces on the property makes for the perfect environment to host events.
Inside the Retreat Center, there are private rooms with private or shared bathrooms, as well as dorm-style rooms with bunk beds. There are two lounges each with its’ own fireplace for your family and friends to gather and socialize. A full kitchen and multiple dining areas allows your group to prepare delicious meals for entertaining.
Regardless of the itinerary for your Big Bear vacation, the ITH Big Bear Lake Retreat Center is the ideal basecamp for your group’s mountain adventure.
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Where You’ll Be Staying
Big Bear Lake is southern California’s best four season mountain town! Come for the snow and stay for the sun. Located less than a 3 hour drive from major cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, you can easily get up the mountain and find peace in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest.
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Day One:bit by dog (I love dogs)Day two:Marley GM got bit by dog, sends her to hospitalMyself and 3 others get chemical burns from the hot tubDay three:Fat from the uncleaned grill catches fire and is a serious incident and near missDay four:I’m asked to leave by Jackie after making a report.Cool hostel, garbage experience handled even more inappropriately by inexperienced managers
The place is amazing. The staff are very friendly, it's worth visiting and I'll definitely want to go again. You feel at home and everything is perfect! 🫶
Cozy rooms. Lots of games to play and choose from. Great staff who are friendly and welcoming. Cozy cabin with lots of character and charm. I suggest going on the hammock. That was my favorite part
This place is absolutely fantastic. Perfect to enjoy the mountain vibes in the rustic rooms, bask in the spa under the stars and hang out playing some pool. Also has really great information about all the local hikes nearby. The friendly greetings each day from the local “guard” dog were always warm. Would recommend this to anyone.
Great spot in the mountains to get away from the city, real mountain lodge vibe. Definitely worth visiting!
It's a wooden building in a state of decline. Dorm bed was clean with very soft saggy mattress. Good breakfast and a bonus barbecue on a saturday night. Just bring beer. Free tea and coffee all day. Hot showers. I tort it had a bit of a cleanliness issue with the floors outside of bins spiders webs etc but it is cheap. The staff are super friendly and make your stay enjoyable. There is a new building next door with better cleaner rooms but it is what it is. Location is good for walking into town for bars stores and restaurants. You can rent kayaks at the hostel and its near the lake with nice view from the front porch. Relax and enjoy
This was my second ITH hostel and it did not disappoint. The staff was awesome and the accommodations were exactly what we were looking for at a super affordable price. Can’t wait to visit their others!
Really fantastic hostel experience. Great mountain atmosphere, full kitchen, hot showers, and a great dog. Jackie made us feel so welcome here and will 100% help you with whatever you need.
Such a great place to stay! It is affordable and has all the facilities. You can also socialize with lot of people. And “Yogi” he is amazing ❤️
I stayed with my son on his PCT hike, and the hostel was terrific. Generous space inside and out, plus a big new adjacent house to expand the space. Jackie was so helpful, welcoming, and very accommodating of our last minute booking and even changes to our booking. What a wonderful hostel! Thank you.
This is a well overdue review but thank you to Jackie and nick for making my time there so comfortable. This is a great location to stay in big bear, especially on a budget. I loved meeting everyone that came through. The great room in the cabin is truly remarkable, with a big fireplace in the center. I recommend bringing your own towel. Can’t wait to come back for next season!
Very affordable and clean Hostel. The hot tub was really nice after a long day of snowboarding. Free breakfast and a good game room. Great place!
If I had one word to describe this place, it would be amazing. The environment is amazing. The location is amazing. The staff is amazing. The customers are amazing. Come solo or with friends or with a significant other. I promise you won't regret it.
One of the better hostels I've been to, great living areas with games and entertainment. The supplied bedding was nice and comfortable, and we stayed at a nice temperature at night. I'm only giving four stars because there were no single use towels, which in a hostel setting is pretty odd. They even had a sign on the wall that told you not to share towels to prevent the spread of the norovirus. Other than that, it was a nice stay.
Chill place with cabin vibes! The staff, Jackie, was very friendly and welcoming - she made the whole experience better. Room and bathroom were clean. Will recommend this to solo/couple travellers to Big Bear!
Jackie the manager there is amazing! Beautiful amenities and had such a fun stay!
My boyfriend and I stayed in Big Bear and absolutely loved it!!! Jackie is an incredible host who facilitated great conversations, took us swimming in the lake (incredibly refreshing), and showed us her favorite Indian food restaurant, the perfect way to end a great day!!! The lodge offers a hot tub and pool as well as VERY comfortable beds and a huge porch, perfect for hanging out with Yogi and listening to the crickets and birds!
Beautiful hostel! I had a wonderful time staying here, the staff was fantastic, the location is perfect and most importantly it was clean. Cant wait to go back!
I wasn't sure what to expect when visiting ITH Big Bear. Initially I thought it was just a good deal. However, this place surpassed all expectations. The staff are great, the beds are super comfortable, and the vibes are immaculate. This place isn't a hostel - it's an experience. Making plans to go back ASAP.If you are looking for a solid bang for your buck place to stay, traveling solo, or just want to have a wholesome experience - ITH Big Bear is the place.Cheers to Bruno and friends for making it possible.
Best hostel experience I’ve ever had! The staff was super friendly (Adrian and Bruno were incredibly helpful!) The hostel was clean and cozy. Beds were comfy, showers were clean and had great water pressure. The game room and great room were perfect for kickin back and relaxing. Less than a 5 minute walk from the village which has great food and bars. I’d choose this hostel over any of the hotels nearby (even if those hotels weren’t 10 times more expensive.) I couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Thank you ITH! I’ll be back for ski season!
These guys are awesome, the hiker bix and pantry top notch, good people and activities all around, plus snack and coffee with reasonable rates. Call ahead, and thank me later.
I absolutely love this place! I was traveling solo so I am so thankful I booked here. It was like a community. We all had dinner together and painted and they were so sweet to my pup. The staff rocks!!! I cannot wait to come back. I felt like I was spending a weekend in a mountain house with friends. Thanks ITH!
Came here just to camp at a nice spot and a view and this place far exceeded any expectations. The amenities at this hostel are amazing; instruments, billiards, and included breakfast. Staff are great and really nice (stupidly unprepared for how cold sleeping outside would be, they helped me with a ton of warm blankets). I've worked in Hostels before, this place is special. Thanks guys 😁
We loved ITH and will be back. It was affordable, comfortable and I loved the community vibe. The fireplace was a plus as well. The staff was wonderful. If you're looking for a high-end hotel move on - if you want something more homey and warm, this is the place!
Booking Policy
- Maximum occupancy of 22 guests
- Maximum of 9 cars are allowed
- 2 night minimum stay is required
- A $500 security deposit is required to book the Retreat Center. The deposit is fully refundable if no damages occur during your stay.
- A valid credit card and drivers license is required to confirm your reservation.
- Full payment is required 14 days prior to your arrival date, otherwise you will forfeit your deposit and the reservation will not be confirmed.
Cancellation Policy
- A $500 security deposit is required to book the ITH Big Bear Lake Retreat Center.
- We have a 14 day cancellation policy. If you cancel your stay 14 nights prior to your arrival date, you will be refunded 100% of your security deposit.
House Rules
- All guests must follow house rules and be respectful of neighbors
- All guests must follow local Big Bear noise ordinances and vacation rental laws.
- Outside guests beyond the maximum occupancy of 22 guests are not allowed.
