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 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Bear Mountain and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Metcalf Bay.
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Jack in the Box - 4 min drive
The Bowling Barn - 4 min drive
Jasper's Smokehouse & Steaks - 4 min drive
Oakside - 4 min drive
Tropicali - 3 min drive
About this property
Grey Squirrel Resort
Big Bear Lake motel in Boulder Bay with free parking
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.
Languages
English
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 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
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
More
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 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
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
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
Spa 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 fire extinguisher
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 59 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews" "
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 59 reviews" "
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 59 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 59 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
6
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Alma
Traveled with family and small children
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was beautiful front desk very helpful tha cabins super cute i will say the only thing is that there is no air conditioning at least in the cabin i stayed in but the weather is beautiful iy wasn't much need it nothing thay a fan can't fix wich is provided by the property i love this place 9 out 10 over all close to everything very recommended ❤️
It was an ok stay. Bared minimum: plates, cups, glasses and utensils for 2, handwash everyday. Warm temp experienced at 91 degrees, no fans. Booked and paid for 3 nights, took off and went home after 2. Please ask this property to clearly post their pet friendly policy with FEES. Credit card was charged $303 upon check in. Overall it was nice coming up to the mountain and see the lake is filled up again after the rain we had.
Heaters didn't work. $75 extra cleaning fee for " excessive " cleaning needed. I personally cleaned our whole cabin before leaving and it was left almost exactly as we found it. Shady charges, extremely outdated. Cabins/ rooms. Would not recommend this place and will not be staying again
Stayed here for a girls weekend with my teenage daughter. We had a great time. The cabin was very clean upon arrival, including the bathroom and kitchen. They have cute twinkly lights strung outside. The resort is very close to the Big Bear Village and both ski resorts (Snow Summit and Bear Mountain). We brought our small dog with us which worked out fine. The cabin provided silverware, coffee mugs and dishes for two people. There was one tiny pot which we used to heat a can of soup but bring your own cookware if you plan on making larger meals. There was no toaster so we will bring our own next time.
The front desk person I spoke with on the phone was super nice and helped me with selecting the right cabin for us. The cabin also has wifi, a tv with lots of channels including Hallmark which we liked, and an excellent wall heater which heats basically the whole cabin except for the bathroom. The water was hot which was nice after skiing! We enjoyed our mother-daughter ski weekend and will definitely be back. Each cabin has a parking spot right out front. We had no noise issues during our stay. The only thing that could be improved upon would be better towels. They felt kind of damp when we got there like they weren't dried all the way and they were not very absorbent regardless. I recommend bringing your own towels if that is important to you. Other than that, we thought Grey Squirrel was wonderful and we will definitely be back soon. I rate it a 9/10 overall!
The Grey Squirrel was the perfect place for us. Far enough from the village to be quiet and calm but close enough to grab any supplies we had forgotten. The property is big and the snow fall was beautiful.
The cabin floor was incredibly dirty. Walking barefoot and my feet turned black.
Kitchen is beyond sub-par. Pots were dented, stovetop only had one working burner (the ignition spark wasn't working on the other 3).
Pool was out of service even though we were told it would probably be fine by the second day of our stay.
Dirty bedsheets in floor of upstairs closets.
Bathrooms were very hastily cleaned, and it showed.
Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Carlos
Jul 8, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Brenda
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
The cabin was dirty and dusty, the kitchen was not fully stocked as stated , the oool was closed down by the county while we were there, the jacuzzi smelled like swamp ,very disappointing. The bathroom was disgusting