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Grey Squirrel Resort

Motel in Big Bear Lake with free parking

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

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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.)
‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Studio

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

Shower/bath combination

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Studio

Wonderful

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

Shower/bath combination

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Honeymoon Studio Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Private indoor hot tub

Heating

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Romantic Studio Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

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

Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

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

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

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

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

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

Family Cabin

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

3 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Family Cabin

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

3 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Grand Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

LCD TV

Portable fan

3 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 14
7 Queen Beds

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Fireplace

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

Dishwasher

LCD TV

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

About the area

Big Bear Lake

Grey Squirrel Resort places you steps from Metcalf Bay and within a short 5-minute stroll of Big Bear Lake. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Boulder Bay motel include The Village and Snow Summit.

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What's nearby

Metcalf Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Big Bear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Boulder Bay Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Aspen Glen Picnic Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Tropicali - ‬4 min drive
‪Oakside - ‬4 min drive
‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬4 min drive
‪De La Nonna - ‬4 min drive
‪Saucy Mama's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Grey Squirrel Resort

Motel in Big Bear Lake with free parking

Grey Squirrel Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Grey Squirrel Resort also features a picnic area and pool umbrellas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Big Bear Lake motel.

19 guestrooms or units

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Front desk (limited hours)

Wedding services available

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Smoking in designated areas

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited number of on-site self parking 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 lift
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

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets 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

Access via exterior corridors
Heating
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: USD 85 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Resort fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Housekeeping
Pool access
Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open on 30 May and close on 01 October.
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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Grey Squirrel Resort?

Yep, Grey Squirrel Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Grey Squirrel Resort?

The closest beach to Grey Squirrel Resort is Swim Beach (3.6 km).

Does Grey Squirrel Resort have a pool?

Grey Squirrel Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 30 to October 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grey Squirrel Resort?

No, Grey Squirrel Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grey Squirrel Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Grey Squirrel Resort Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Claudia

15 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

3 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John M

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets

3 Sept 2025

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

Stayed here with the kids and grand babies for the weekend. It was our daughters Bday. First time here. We like the place. They had many cabins to choose from, and the property was pretty clean. We did have an issue with our toilet not working, and with 6 of us including 2 grand babies, it was important. Management did what they could, but unfortunately had to move us to a different cabin the next day. This was not their fault, and they did what they could for us. It did not ruin our time, and management made up for it on our next visit, which we will definitely come here again. Close enough to town, clean and reasonable, with some rustic cabins

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shylo, Lake Elsinore

25 Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Travelled with family

14 Aug 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our cabin was absolutely filthy - dirty everything, caked in all corners and windows, mold in shower, spider webs, pee smell, mouse droppings in kitchen cabinets. We were the only people there, but were allowed could only have one bath towel (NO washcloths were provided)each at a time, including for use at the pool. Was told to text to exchange our bath towels after pool use. Grounds and facilities unkempt. Grey Squirrel was an extended family destination for reunions since the early 70's, and we last stayed in 2023. We then moved out of state and came back for nostalgia. What a disappointment. Do your loved ones a favor and don't subject them to this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Travelled with partner

4 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had a late check-in and Hether was an absolute doll and got to the office super quick. The property itself is beautiful...but just wait until night hits. The soft glow of lights around the property sets an amazing mood. Our cabin (Rustic Romance) was so cozy and inviting. Kichen, utensils, fridge, soap and sponges for dishes...its all there. My one and only gripe is the shower tends to get the floor wet. Other than that, this place has become our escape from city life.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

21 July 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The bed sheets were dirty, and the whole room smelled not very pleasant.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with family

9 July 2025

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

This was the worst place I have ever stayed at. We had no electricity for almost 2 days. Couldn’t shower couldn’t use the kitchen. Couldn’t use anything. Water was cold in the bathroom. The bed stinks so badly very uncomfortable. I would never ever go back there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Travelled with family

6 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I like it

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family

30 June 2025

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

Stayed here 55 yrs ago. Still in good sjape

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

8 June 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group

27 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is perfect for a long weekend. Has a wood burning fireplace and BBQ. Check-in was super easy and the staff was super nice. Check-out was just as easy. The grounds were kept clean. There is a gas firepit and horseshoes to enjoy and walking distance to Boulder Bay. Definitely will be staying here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family

2 Apr 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

Fires & Vacuums & no hot water and no refind

The trip started out fine, but on the first night of three nights, the fire alarms went off and learned that there was a fire in a unoccupied hotel room on the third floor, which flooded most of the hotel after the fire department showed up. They proceeded to use water vacuums to suck up the water and yell at each other at 2 AM to about 4 AM that same evening the next morning we woke up to no hot water which they said should be fixed by the afternoon at 4 PM, there was no hot water and they told us there would be no hot water for the next 10 days and to go get a hotel somewhere else or deal with cold water we asked for a refund for the first night stay and have been fighting with them ever since to get a refund so although the hotel was in a great location, the trip and the customer service or a complete and utter disaster

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

25 Mar 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caleb

Travelled with partner

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We recently stayed at the Gray Squirrel Resort. In cabin Rustic Romance, and while the cabin was absolutely beautiful upon arrival, we were extremely disappointed with the cleanliness. As we began bringing in our luggage and settling in, we quickly noticed that the cabin was in an unacceptable state. Upon closer inspection, we discovered dirt, bugs, and even leftover items from previous guests behind nearly every piece of furniture. It was evident that the space had not been thoroughly cleaned. When we went to store our food in the refrigerator, we were shocked to find the sides covered in ants, dirt, and even dead insects. The most unsettling issue, however, was the bed. The bedding was visibly dirty, and when we pulled back the bedspread, we found stains that we could only hope were chocolate. Fortunately, we had brought our own blankets, but this was far from the comfortable and relaxing experience we had anticipated. Instead of being able to unwind, we spent a significant amount of time cleaning everything we planned to use, which was both frustrating and disappointing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Israel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

14 Mar 2025

Fun stay for a larger group. Not much to do on the property outside the cabin's Parks and attractions not far, away. Exiting the property can take some patience cars do pass by fairly quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Zyra

2 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

19 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

18 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

18 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was great

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Refugio

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

robert

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

6 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with family

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not worth money. Needs major updates & cleaning.

Check in is at exactly 4pm, don't even bother trying to get early check-in. Check in went well, easy; however, we had to call a phone number and wait for exactly 4pm to get in the front office. The code to get in the cabin was easy and convenient. Parking was great. The cabin itself was spacious; however, it was not great. It was, what i call, a speed clean - just the surface cleaning. I wasn't convinced the sheets were washed, either, as they looked very used with lint and hair on the pillows - just didn't feel clean, so I slept on top of the comforter with my winter coat and a blanket from my car, and i brought my own pillow - thank goodness. There was a quarter inch layer of dust under and around the beds. There was a dirty diaper under the bed and empty water bottles. There were candy wrappers under another bed, along with the layer of dirt and dust. Lots of cobwebs, dust on some pictures and in the corners of ceiling. The bathroom was okay, except for the booger on the wall, above the toliet paper roll. There was also only 1 wash cloth, which was weird for a family cabin. The entire cabin could use an update. The cabinets are old, the light fixtures are old and dirty. The TV is about 10ft off the floor, so it was hard to watch. The cabin was well-stocked, but i didn't use anyone in the cabinetsnor drawers. I didn't want to make a fuss, as i was with my young adult children, and wanted to just enjoy our time and not spend time complaining.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lira

Travelled with family

30 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

It's a decent place to stay if you are wanting a cozy cabin vibe. The property should stock more cooking implements though, and pots and pans and utensils. The kitchen is in need of a good deep cleaning. The beds are creaky. We like the layout for the 2 bedroom unit. If you have little kids that like to jump around inside the rooms and living areas, this is a good option. You don't have to worry about disturbing neighbors. Have not tried the pool. Overall, not fancy but great affordable option if you plan to be mostly out on the town or ski slopes, and not holed up inside a cabin for your Big Bear vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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About this property

Grey Squirrel Resort

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors