WorldMark Big Bear Lake

The resort and setting

WorldMark Big Bear Lake sits on Starvation Flats Rd in Big Bear Lake, California, part of the WorldMark by Wyndham collection. It's a practical, no-frills mountain property rather than a resort chasing superlatives, and that's reflected in a strong 4.6/5 rating from 1,483 reviews. The suites themselves are simple and comfortable rather than flashy, with private balconies and fireplaces that come in handy on cool mountain evenings, plus access to an outdoor pool and a tennis court on site. It's lodging built for a lake-and-forest getaway, not a beach resort or a high-rise tower.

The area and things to do

Big Bear Lake is one of Southern California's long-standing mountain escapes, roughly two hours from Los Angeles and well known for alternating between a summer lake destination and a winter ski town. In warmer months, visitors head to the lake itself for boating, fishing and paddling, or into the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest for hiking and mountain biking. Come winter, the nearby ski resorts turn Big Bear into one of the closest snow destinations for Southern California day-trippers and weekenders. The village area has restaurants, shops and the kind of small-town mountain feel that keeps people coming back year after year, whatever the season.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at WorldMark Big Bear Lake and no longer use it, you can list it for sale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission taken from your sale — just a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers.

Before you list, it helps to understand how a resale transfer actually works with this brand. A resale transfer through a broker typically carries a $399 transfer fee and generally takes about six weeks to complete, per WorldMark by Wyndham. No right of first refusal has been found for WorldMark resales, meaning the brand does not step in to match or override a private sale.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what does and doesn't carry over. Resale buyers who purchase developer-sourced WorldMark credits can still use the Club Pass exchange system, but any VIP status or TravelShare benefits tied to the original owner do not transfer to a resale buyer — those stay with the original owner. WorldMark ownership is also affiliated with RCI, so resale buyers can look into exchange possibilities through that network once the transfer is complete.

For renters, what tends to matter most is straightforward: private balconies, fireplaces for cooler nights, and easy access to the pool and tennis court, all set against the appeal of Big Bear Lake itself for a short mountain break.

Practical notes

Always confirm the current transfer fee, any outstanding annual maintenance fees, and the exact usage type (points, fixed week, or floating week) directly with the seller or WorldMark before agreeing on a price, since fees and terms can be updated by the brand over time.