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Grey Squirrel Resort

Property class: 2

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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39372 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92333
  • Place, Metcalf Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulder Bay Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a small table with a jar of snacks, and a stone wall.

Classic Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

Classic Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden room with a large bathtub, a wooden table, and a bed with multiple pillows.

Honeymoon Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy room with a large bed, wooden walls, and a rustic chandelier.

Romantic Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy living room with a stone wall, a couch, a coffee table, and a TV stand.

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy room with a wooden panel wall, a cushioned sofa with patterned pillows, and a wooden coffee table with a floral arrangement.

Comfort Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a wooden sofa with green cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted above the fireplace.

Comfort Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A cozy living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden floor.

Luxury Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a wooden table with a plant, and a fireplace.

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A cozy room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a table, and a TV.

Family Cabin

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread and matching pillows.

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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A bed with a floral quilt, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Family Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Cabin

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow with 'Be Our Guest' text, and a mirror above the bed.

Family Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, each with patterned bedding and a wooden headboard. A lamp and a fan are visible on the nightstand.

Family Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, wooden walls, and a large window.

Grand Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 7 Queen Beds

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A spacious living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large plant.

Luxury Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 King Bed and 6 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

With a stay at Grey Squirrel Resort in Big Bear Lake (Boulder Bay), you'll be a 4-minute drive from The Village and 8 minutes from Snow Summit. .This motel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Big Bear Mountain Resort and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Bear Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Big Bear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boulder Bay Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pleasure Point Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castle Rock Trail - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tropicali - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Crêpe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Grey Squirrel Resort

Grey Squirrel Resort offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and portable fans. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. This Big Bear Lake motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 85 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 85 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 30 to October 01
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Grey Squirrel Resort Motel
Grey Squirrel Resort Big Bear Lake
Grey Squirrel Resort Motel Big Bear Lake

Grey Squirrel Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 125 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pretty decent for the price, nice views and close to Boulder Park/Bay. No A/C in the cabins/property, the pool is not heated, but overall was ok. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little property close to the town. Cool little fireplace. Everything worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice and quiet getaway. Friendly staff and close to
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was enjoyable but they need to air out the cabins. The smell is so dingy and dusty. I had to go buy air fresheners and candles just to be able to breathe. The people were nice and that was important. Definitely 2 things bad 8 things good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dusty and full of spider webs, bathroom had scum all over the shower head and door. Windows were dirty and dusty. Couch was dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was okay, needs a lot of updates and renovations but the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place! Cool and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was enjoyable and we would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Cabins for the perfect weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

It was a very beautiful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a peaceful, quiet property. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. We loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with more space than a traditional hotel room. Closed for season, but would be great to utilize pool and spa in summer. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved how private it was and how they made us feel comfortable! Plus the snow storm made it super pretty to wake up to !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 55 yrs ago. Still in good sjape
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, pet friendly. The property next to the boulder bay park, My Cabin named Secret Garden, a little bit old but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious! Felt like my family was at real home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property, including the attentive and helpful staff. Everyone there was warm, welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin we booked had a huge backyard, perfect for snow play.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gray Squirrel - Beary Blessed

We stayed in a sweetly rustic little cabin for two. It had everything we needed for a comfortable 2-night stay.
Our little home-away-from-home
A great picnic area when there’s no snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024