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 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 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.
All rooms have full private bath with tubs and showers. All rooms have TV/VCR and private telephone with voicemail.
A new full commercial kitchen is the creative workplace of Thomas, partner and Knickerbocker executive chef. Breakfast, included with your stay, is always a treat and not to be missed.
If you must keep in contact with the outside world, high speed Internet access is available on a guest computer in the main living room of the mansion. We say the mansion has rustic elegance and charm with all the modern conveyances.
We look forward to booking your stay at the Knickerbocker Mansion in Big Bear Lake.
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. 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).
110 to 225 US Dollar
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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.
Cancellation:
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 cancelation 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.
Check-In:
3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Arrivals after 9:00 PM must have prior notice and approval.
Check-Out:
11:00 AM
Smoking:
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.
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The Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn is located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, California.
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. 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).