Worldmark Big Bear

The Resort & Its Setting

WorldMark Big Bear is part of the WorldMark by Wyndham portfolio, a points-based ownership system with resorts across North America and beyond. The Big Bear property sits in the San Bernardino Mountains, at an elevation that keeps the air noticeably cooler than down in the Los Angeles basin. It's a mountain-town setting rather than a resort compound cut off from its surroundings — owners are a short drive from the lake, the ski slopes, and the shops of Big Bear Village.

The Area and Things to Do

Big Bear runs on two seasons and delivers on both. In winter, Snow Summit draws skiers and snowboarders, and the whole town leans into the snow. Come summer, Big Bear Lake takes over — fishing, boating, and lakeside time are the main draws, with marinas close by. Hikers have Castle Rock Trail for valley views and the San Bernardino National Forest right on the doorstep for longer treks, camping, or just a scenic drive. Big Bear Village itself is worth an evening for dining and browsing, and it gives the area a lived-in, small-town feel rather than a purpose-built resort strip. Los Angeles is roughly 90 miles (140 km) west via CA-18 and CA-38 — a two- to three-hour drive depending on traffic and mountain conditions.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at WorldMark Big Bear and want to sell, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the listing, and there's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Before you list, it helps to understand how a WorldMark transfer actually works. According to WorldMark by Wyndham's ownership transfer documentation, resale transfers through a broker typically carry a $399 transfer fee, and the process generally takes around six weeks to complete. No right of first refusal has been reported for WorldMark resales, which means owners are generally free to sell on the open market without the resort stepping in to match or block an offer.

One important distinction for buyers: WorldMark's Club Pass exchange option is only available to owners who purchased their credits directly from the developer — it does not pass to a resale buyer. Similarly, any VIP or TravelShare status an owner holds stays within their family and isn't transferable through a resale. A resale buyer at WorldMark Big Bear receives the underlying vacation credits and the ability to book through WorldMark's own system and its RCI affiliation, but not these developer-only perks. Sellers should be upfront about this in their listing, and buyers should factor it into what they're willing to pay.

Practical Notes for Renters

Renters typically want clarity on dates, unit size, and what's included before booking, so owners listing a rental should state availability clearly and mention the resort's RCI affiliation if the week is being offered as part of an exchange-related stay. Given Big Bear's two distinct seasons, demand and suitable travel dates vary — a week that suits a skier in January won't suit a lake-and-hiking family in July, so matching the listing to the right season matters more here than at a single-season resort.

Good to Know Before You Buy or List

Anyone buying resale should confirm the current annual maintenance fee directly with WorldMark before finalising a price, since this isn't fixed and can change year to year. It's also worth asking the seller whether the week or points package includes any usage restrictions tied to how it was originally purchased, given the Club Pass and VIP distinctions noted above.