Place, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
2 min drive
Community Arts Theater Society
Place, Community Arts Theater Society
2 min drive
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Hot Tub!! "Cottage Sleeps 6”
Welcome to our Big Bear home away from home. GENTLE SQUIRREL is a beautiful cottage getaway nestled 10 minutes from The Village and Ski resorts. Surrounded by nature, the San Bernardino National Forest and Big Bear lake just minutes away. Gentle Squirrel is the perfect getaway loaded with amenities to keep you entertained after a long day. Gentle Squirrel provides fast Wifi, smart TV's, spa, wood fireplace, outdoor gas fire pit and grill. The entire property is just waiting for you.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-01048
About the area
Big Bear City
Located in Peter Pan, a neighbourhood in Big Bear City, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Village. Big Bear Solar Observatory and Bowling Barn are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, sledging and power boating.
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Community Arts Theater Society - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Snow Summit - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
The Village - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Kallans Bar And Grill - 7 min drive
Mountain Munchies - 5 min drive
Maggio's Pizza - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hot Tub!! "Cottage Sleeps 6” pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Hot Tub!! "Cottage Sleeps 6” ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hot Tub!! "Cottage Sleeps 6” ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hot Tub!! "Cottage Sleeps 6” ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hot Tub!! "Cottage Sleeps 6” located?
Located in Peter Pan, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Bear Lake and Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve. Community Arts Theater Society and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Gentle Squirrel is a great place to stay! Super relaxing, close to everything yet not in the middle of it all, the amenities were spot on, and space is extremely comfortable. Our family loved it and will be back again!
The Gentle Squirrel was the perfect place for our weekend stay for a friends’s wedding nearby. It had everything we needed. The backyard is a nice place to relax and have your morning coffee.
KRISTIN R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
ABDEL
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location out of the main area, easy to get to and plenty of parking. Amenities were perfect, and condition of house was great!
ABDEL
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edgar
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was impeccably clean, well-maintained, and perfectly situated in a peaceful, cozy location. The jacuzzi worked flawlessly, offering the perfect spot to unwind and relax. Sleeping here was a real pleasure — a comfortable bed, fresh air, and complete quiet created the ideal atmosphere for rest. Every detail in the house was thoughtfully arranged, making the stay feel warm, welcoming, and truly special.
We had everything we needed to have a great family getaway. Jacuzzi for downtime , the village for dinner and a beautiful neighborhood to relax. Definitely will be coming back.
Great house with endless possibilities to rest !!
we loved it.
Joanie K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Everything was perfect! My wish is give to them ten stars, because I got quiet place, cleaned, Darma was kind, attentive, the description of they place was exactly was expected. My family and I come back on summer per sure!
Our stay at gentle squirrel was awesome! As some of the first renters of this VRBO we found everything in working order and it was just right in terms of location to the lake, hiking and town. Would absolutely stay here again!
Location was perfect (1/2 mile from my best friend who lives in BB and who's birthday we were celebrating! We took advantage of all of the amenities; fire pit, hot tub, corn hole. The cabin was cozy and comfortable. We just had 3 of us staying there, but could very comfortably accommodate several more. The bed I slept in was very comfy. We cooked dinner both nights. The kitchen is roomy and had the basic cookware, but bring your own foil/tupperware for leftovers. Luckily my friend went to her house and came back with some items that we didn't think to bring (also spices other than salt/pepper). The owner, Dayma, was very communicative and accommodating. We hope we are able to book again for our next trip up the mtn!
This house was just perfect for our quick weekend away! Everything was great and the house and surrounding property were very clean and well maintained. The location was great as we didn’t want to stay “in town”. We hope to book again in the future!
Loved the property ! They had all the toys my kids needed to play! My daughter birthday day was amazing they understood guests were coming for the day!
Girlfriend and I had a great stay, back patio has room for the dog to play. The hot tub was nice under the stars and the fire pit was gas powered, so no permit required and no restriction to use. The place had plenty of games and corn hole which was also nice.
Had an amazing time staying here with my family. Very clean, lots of essentials where provided. Nice and private backyard. The hot tub was very relaxing. My kids are already asking when will we return. Will definitely book again!
I had a wonderful, relaxing stay. This cabin is very roomy and very clean with so many amenities.
From check in to check out everything was handled very professionally by the host that I felt so comfortable staying here by myself. It felt as if I was staying at a friends house.
I recommend couples or families to stay here also as there is plenty of room with lounging areas for everyone. I was impressed by all the kitchen supplies that made it so easy to cook all my meals here.
I will certainly be back.
My family had everything we needed for our cozy stay at gentle squirrel. The jacuzzi was a perfect way to end every night. The bon fire to make s’mores was quaint and lovely. The communication with the property manager was excellent. We spent our entire Christmas here. He loved it! Perfect for a family of four.
alexandra a.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmen
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our host was available and answered our chat quickly. They even sent someone to fix our TV
Carmen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Dayma Roberts
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests