Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Big Bear, CA Market

In this episode, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Big Bear Lake, one of Southern California’s most well-known mountain vacation markets.

This episode takes a data-driven look at how revenue, occupancy, and nightly rates shift dramatically by bedroom count — and why Big Bear Lake behaves very differently from many STR markets across the country.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Revenue potential from 3-bedroom through 6+ bedroom homes
• How much income each additional bedroom can unlock
• Occupancy trends that stand out compared to national averages
• The massive gap between average and top-performing properties
• Why larger homes dominate revenue in this market

Whether you already own in Big Bear Lake or you’re underwriting a potential deal, this episode gives you clear, actionable data to understand where the real upside lives.