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The moment you arrive you realize
the Knickerbocker Mansion is a very special place.
The Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn
is located
in the heart of Big Bear Lake, California. It nestles on two-plus acres just three blocks from the village of Big
Bear and four blocks to Big Bear Lake. The
Mansion
backs directly to the San Bernardino National Forest which offers
hiking, biking and many more outdoor activities.
The historic, rustic log, main lodge was built in 1920 by William Knickerbocker, the first Big Bear Lake Damkeeper, as a private home for
his family. It was converted to a Bed & Breakfast in the mid 1980's, and
now consists of four buildings on 2.5 acres. 11 guest rooms are located
in two of the buildings, the main lodge and a separate converted
carriage house. The Knickerbocker features nine standard bedrooms, each
with private baths and queen beds and two large luxury suites with
private baths, king beds, fire places and spa tubs. All rooms have TV's,
VCR's, private telephones. A separate conference room building is
available for private functions. The fourth building is the owners
(innkeepers) private residence.
The
Mansion
The interior of the Knickerbocker Mansion is warm, cozy and historic.
While the feeling is much more elegant than when the Knickerbocker
family lived in the house, it still has the original rustic charm and
ambiance.
The original main house had 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second
floor. The present owners have carefully renovated these into 4 guest
rooms, keeping the original 1920 cedar wood paneling, so that each of
the present rooms have full private baths accessible from inside the
guest rooms. The 3rd floor attic has been converted to pine wood paneled
700 square foot luxury suite. Each of the four dormers offers
magnificent views. A new private exterior deck is a like a perch on top
of a tree, complete with private ground level access.
The 1st floor has a reception entrance, living room with original native
rock fireplace and 1/2 log stairway. The ceiling and much of the walls
are covered with the original wide wood paneling. The dining room also
has an original native rock fireplace and original cedar wood paneling.
A 2nd dining room converted from part of the 1st floor original exterior
verandah brings the outside inside. It is a perfect place to enjoy a
wonderful gourmet breakfast, when the weather does not permit dining on
the outside back patio.
A new full commercial kitchen is the creative workplace of Thomas,
partner and Knickerbocker executive chef. Breakfast is included each
morning in the room rate with your Knickerbocker stay. A two-course
gourmet breakfast is selected and prepared each day. We try to
accommodate your special dietary needs and ask you to advise us of any
food sensitivities or allergies. Breakfast at the Knickerbocker is
always a treat.
"Bistro
at the Mansion" is open for Saturday night dinning.
Reservations are required. We offer a Chefs menu to please the most
discriminating palet. We are the only inn in Big Bear to have a full
restaurant. Here's a quote from one of our recent guests. "the
coffee, food & music greeting us at breakfast was a delicious
combination. Could you top it? You did! Dinner on Saturday night was
'to-die-for' (& I almost did. Five courses....& we enjoyed every last
bite.!)"
Guest
Rooms
Main House - There are four large, corner rooms located on the second
floor of the main house. Each room is beautifully decorated with
antiques, quality linens, and an abundance of the original natural cedar
paneling.
All rooms have private phone, TV/VCR, and an adjoining private bath
complete with tub and shower. Access to the second floor verandah
(running the length of the main house) allows guests to relax while
enjoying "tree top" views of the lake and surrounding forest.
Carriage House - Located a short walk up the hill from the main house,
it has 6 additional guest rooms. It was originally the barn build in
1917 and converted to guest rooms in the mid 80s. 4 small cozy rooms,
each with exterior entrances are located on the 2nd floor. A large
luxury suite with private deck and fully handicap accessible room are on
the 1st floor. The same quality linens, towels and amenities as the main
house are available in the carriage house. Guests also have 24 hour
access to the main house public areas.
Weddings
and Events
The Knickerbocker Mansion is a secluded mountain location and a perfect
location for a romantic and memorable wedding. The 2.5 acre property
offers deluxe amenities to help you create your own special unique event
of a lifetime. We also have full conference and meeting facilities
complete with full food service.
A perfect place for a family reunion, anniversary party or special
private holiday event. Summer outdoor events for up to 150 people and indoor
winter events for up to 40 people.
Catering is available and no detail of your special day will be
overlooked by our caring staff.
For complete details, just phone us at 1800-388-4179. Please ask for
Stan or Thomas.
Policies:
Room rates may vary on season and day of week. All rooms have
full private bath with tubs and showers. All rooms have TV/VCR and
private telephone with voicemail. All rates are per night and based on
one or two-person occupancy. Due to fire regulations, we have no rooms
that can accommodate more two persons, including children of any age.
Rates include a gourmet breakfast each morning and refreshments in the
afternoon. Specialty coffees, teas and a selection of cold beverages,
and home-made treats are available throughout the day. Rates do not
include local taxes, fees and energy surcharge.
Minimum Stay: Two (2) nights on weekends, three (3) nights on most major
Holiday Weekends. One (1) night stay allowed mid-week Sunday through
Thursday (Holiday periods excluded).
Deposits: To confirm your reservation, an amount equal to one night's
room rate, or 50% of the entire stay's rate is due at time of
confirmation. If using personal check, deposit is due within 7 days of
confirmation. We accept all major credit cards.
Cancellations/Refunds: Should your plans change, be sure to call us
within the following guidelines to ensure a refund of your deposit:
7 days prior to arrival date - full refund of deposit.
14 days prior to arrival date - (for standard Holiday time periods) Full
refund of deposit.
A 30-day cancellation applies to holidays starting mid November through
January 1st.
Less than above - Refund subject to our ability to rebook the cancelled
room and $50 cancellation fee.
Please Note: We are a Non-Smoking Facility. Smoking is not allowed
inside the Inn or guest rooms. Smoking is permitted on outside lawn
areas away from other guests.
Directions from the Village:
Proceed through the Village to 2nd stop sign (Knickerbocker Road). Turn
right and continue up the hill 1/3 of a mile. Left hand side #869. Look
for the wagon wheel by Entrance Sign located at the second driveway.
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