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June 24, 2007 To the wonderful hosts and staff at the Jabberwock B&B, My husband
and I received a gift certificate for one night's stay at your lovely
inn as a wedding gift last year, but were not able to use it until our
first anniversary. Well, it was definitely worth the wait! We would
so much have loved to linger longer! We were delighted with so many
things (we stayed in the Borogove, which has an absolutely magnificent
view of Monterey Bay framed by the lovely window) in our room that if
I tried to list them all, well, I'd probably forget as many as I remembered.
We checked in a little later than I would have liked, but we found the
sun streaming in the window like liquid gold onto the beautiful big
bed (I had always wanted to try one of those sleep by number numbers!)
After amusing ourselves adjusting the respective sides of the mattress
to desired firmness-cushiness, we meandered downstairs to the sunroom.
We had missed sherry hour, but Jenny left the wonderful snacks out a
little longer so we could partake as we perused the menus of area restaurants
to choose a place to dine that evening. The unctuous cheese in olive
oil and sundried tomatoes melted in our mouths. We walked down to Cannery
Row and had a fabulous dinner at the Blue Moon, overlooking the waves,
then had a lovely brisk walk back to the Jabberwock. The fireplace kept
the room deliciously comfy and we were able to bask in its warm glow.
Ahhh, sigh.... We could have left happy at that point, but the delights continued! Let's just say that the jacuzzi with a view was like having dessert after breakfast! Every detail was attended to and everywhere we turned was something delightful ~ the thoughtful touches, the whimsical details, the friendliness, the setting, the service, it was truly a most memorable first anniversary and I do hope that we will be able to have many happy returns (and stay longer than just one night!) Thanks
to you all for making it so very lovely! 'Twas brilliant! •
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"Whimsical
Inn Filled with Homey Comforts" Our first stay a couple of years ago was in the lovely and VERY spacious Mome Rath room, but this time, we decided we didn’t require the luxury of that room’s 2-person jacuzzi, so we settled on the Brillig room which is across the hall on the 2nd floor. The Brillig was appointed with a gas fireplace flanked by built-in wooden bookcases, pretty tapestry-design wallpaper in muted colors on the walls with a star-pattern wallpaper on the ceiling, 2 upholstered chairs, 2 small closets (conveniently located, one on either side of the bed), a Queen-sized bed with adjustable mattress, lace curtains and a very nice view out over the rooftops to the Bay. The main room had a pedestal sink, and a small, but light-filled tiled bathroom contained an oversized shower and toilet. While showering at night one had quite a pretty view of the town lights in the distance. The bath did have its odd “Wonderland-like” idiosyncrasies including a drain plug in the shower that kept shutting down, and after showering one needed to close it in order to avoid the irritating sound of “drip, drip” (a pocketwatch’s tick, tick??) echoing down the drain (the rabbit hole??). There were 2 very attractive antique pocket doors, one reconfigured to become a wall between the bathroom and the main room, and one which functioned as the door to the bath--but really needed to be kept open since it squealed as loud as a distressed dormouse when one pulled on it! Our room was quiet at night even though all 4 rooms on our floor were occupied one of the nights. We left the window open in the bath so we had a nice breeze wafting thru and no outside noises ever disturbed us. The feather comforter and a separate coverlet on the bed were more than adequate to provide warmth and coziness at night. Additional nice touches in the room: bathrobes, hairdryer and shampoo. But strangely, no body lotion or shower cap. Bottled water and a decanter of sherry were also provided in the room. The complimentary sherry and the house wines were just OK, but coming from Sonoma County, we’re admittedly rather picky and spoiled when it comes to wine. Breakfast at the Jabberwock is definitely a memorable event! Each course was a delight for the eyes, palate and stomach! We loved the Jabberjuice which is a delicious potion of OJ, pineapple juices and... well, the rest is a house secret. We also enjoyed sticky buns, flaky croissants, a fresh fruit plate, seasoned rice and scrambled eggs--and the huge hit one morning consisted of the soft-boiled eggs in very proper egg cups. Each egg was decorated with a face in the likeness of the guest receiving it! Great fun!! We met 3 of the innkeeping staff and each encounter was warm and welcoming. Everyone was helpful, friendly and appeared to be enjoying the experience as much as their guests were. During our stay, the guests we met were interesting and lively with varied backgrounds and ages. I have the distinct feeling that the people who choose to stay at the Jabberwock are looking for something out of the ordinary with no pretense and with an atmosphere of lightheartedness. As we checked out I learned that the inn was to have new owners within a couple of months and from all indications they will carry on the wonderful traditions of the Jabberwock Inn, and their guests will continue to experience home-style comforts augmented by an ample portion of very delightful whimsy! • • • Hi Jabberwock!!
Thanks,
Saskia Edidin • • • "My husband and I (ages 25 and 23 respectively) love to stay at B&B's and this is at the very top of our list now! This inn has its theme, Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass and the Jabberwocky poem, all through out--some of the writing is backwards (you have to hold it up to a mirror to read it!) and all the room names are from the Jabberwocky poem. Breakfast dishes have very interesting names as well! As for the actual accommodations, the beds were comfy (a few rooms even have Sleep Number beds, which ours did), the room was just the right size, not too large, not too small and the views were gorgeous. We stayed in the Mimsy room and were able to peek into the Mome Rath (very spacious) and the Tulgey Wood (about the same size as the Mimsy, but the private detached bathroom is just down the hall). The food was very delicious, too, even for someone who is a bit picky like me. Beware that Joan, the owner, will not tell you what's in the Macachew Slurry or the Burndt Blumbleberry, though! It's part of the fun to be immersed in the "looking glass." The property is very peaceful, no loud traffic at night, and there are many cute garden areas. It is very relaxing to just sit around and play chess or read in the living room area (of course you can purchase the Alice books there to catch up on your Wonderland trivia!). As with many B&B’s there are appetizers around 5:30 and milk and delicious chocolate chip cookies before bed. I think the price for what you get at this inn is an excellent value. Only one warning: the walls can be a little thin, so if you are a light sleeper, you may want to consider bringing earplugs in case you get stuck next to someone who snores! The inn is very conveniently located about 3 blocks above Cannery Row and 5 blocks or so from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a very pleasant walk--the only difficulty is that last block back up to the inn, it's pretty steep! It’s also only 15 minutes (driving) from Carmel-by-the-Sea, a very cute little art town a few miles South. You will definitely not be disappointed with your stay at the Jabberwock Inn. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a unique stay at a friendly, comfortable Bed and Breakfast." Trip Advisor - 03.01.07 • • • "I've
always been a little apprehensive about staying at a Bed and Breakfast,
because I was worried I'd either end up living in some dollhouse room
or feel forced to interact with other people. Let me just say the Jabberwock
has changed my opinion forever. My family decided this Thanksgiving
we were going to splurge and try out the B&B experience and chose
the Jabberwock for its location and price. The innkeeper was super friendly
but not forcedly so, showing us around the place and offering to make
dinner reservations for us. We stayed in the Brillig room which had
a fabulous view of the bay, and not overdone at all. Everything in the
room was aimed for pure comfort and coziness with attention given to
all sorts of detail, from a copy of Cannery Row to milk and cookies
before bedtime and even a lavender satchel on the bed - it really was
what a vacation should be. My only disappointment (small one) was that
the breakfast after all the great reviews I read was just okay - the
ho-hum scrambled eggs and alice in wonderland themed corn mash thing
(I forget the name) was a tad bland but I should say it was the morning
after Thanksgiving so its understandable/forgivable, and at least it
was balanced out by the delicious Jabber Juice fruit smoothie, jam filled
croissants which were warm and so flaky and REAL CREAM to go with their
coffee and tea. Hopefully the next time I stay, I'll get the great breakfast
everyone's talking about." • • • "We were here for one night in early June as part of our big road trip up Highway One. We had originally booked a small room for Monday night, but when we arrived we got a free upgrade to the honeymoon room with sea views and a jacuzzi to boot. The Alice In Wonderland theme was quite unique. We enjoyed all the small touches, such as happy hour drinks and hors d'oeuvres; milk and cookies at bedtime; sherry in the bedroom and a great breakfast. Cannery Row is just a short walk away, but I think Monterey has seen better days on the whole." Trip
Advisor - 10.02.06 Please send your comments for posting to: innkeeper@jabberwockinn.com |
