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    The Jabberwock Inn

    4.9 (234 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Alexander H.

    Just recently stayed here for a trip to explore the Big Sur area. It was great! Loved the different breakfasts each day and different apps in the evening! Rick and Suzanne were very accommodating to whatever you needed. The place was very cute and cool! Definitely going to miss it, spending time in the sun room is the absolute best! We stayed in the Tum Tum Tree room and absolutely loved it. It was separate from the house so it felt like your own spot all while being next to everything!

    Karen C.

    3.5 Stars. Dorothy was an angel during my visit! The service she provided and caring attention to detail is not something you find in a larger hotel. She anticipated my needs and communicated with me daily to make sure I was ok. I would return in a heartbeat for that service. During my stay the owners were away on holiday I believe, and Dorothy was there all day until late at night but she never wavered or showed signs of fizzing out. She was relentlessly helpful from morning until night. I don't know how much she is being paid but this lady needs a raise and a bonus! Thank you Dorothy for making my stay a good one. This Victorian inn has 8 rooms I believe and I opted for the charming Borogove Room which is substantially larger than the other rooms with a separate seating area, fireplace, jacuzzi tub, and is more than $100 more per night but it was worth every cent and met my gotta-get-away-for-peace-and-quiet needs. There was plenty of hot water for showers. There were nice extras like sodas, juice, bottled water, a variety of teas, cookies, etc., included at no extra cost. At check-in my lovely room smelled like an old folks home with stale and musky odors of old furnishings and textiles compounded by windows that were never opened. It took 2 days, Lysol spray/wipes, citrus orange air freshener, and windows left open to combat the odor. The sheets had crumbs and weren't tightly tucked. However after notifying Dorothy housekeeping arrived within an hour to make the bed with fresh linens. The 2 dining room chairs in the room creak badly, are uncomfortable, and need replacing. As is the case with some Victorian homes the hardwood floors creak, the bedroom armoire door and drawer don't close easily or without noise, and there are no screens on the windows. So I battled a couple mosquitos but none of these were deal breakers. I would stay again especially for the service Dorothy provided. Wine and hors d'oeuvres hour is 5-6 pm daily. There was always a red and white wine available. I liked the light-bodied cabernet. The appetizers were varied, generous, and tasty - I especially liked the artichoke dips and smoked Gouda. Breakfast was kind of hit and miss. The egg dishes as explained to me were mixed with half and half milk. Reminded me of powdered eggs or a liquid egg substitute so I couldn't eat them but the pastries, crepes, and sausage were pretty good. I booked a massage with Ann at the time of my reservation. She goes to the hotel to provide massages for guests. Overall I would give her service a 2 out of 5. The massage itself was mediocre, and I was glad when it was over. She she was 25 minutes late! I was told she would arrive at my room 10 minutes prior to the confirmed appointment time to set up, etc. Not only did she not arrive early but she arrived about 15 minutes after my massage should have started. She walked in and told me to "sit over there while I (she) set up." No explanation or apology for being late! After I asked if she knew what time the Inn told guests to expect her she said yes, 10 minutes before the appointment time. She then said she apologized for being late. I'm thinking nooo you didn't but ok. Ann brought a massage table, a bright yellow fitted sheet, a charcoal gray flat sheet, and a blue blanket all stuffed inside the massage table carrying case. The sheets and blanket were balled up when she took them out of the bag. They were wrinkled so badly I was appalled, and they smelled of old cigarettes. Yuck! Then she took a pillow case off one of my bed pillows to cover the headrest on her massage table. That is what I laid my face on. I was turned off but really needed a massage, and I had prepaid the Inn for her services. After the massage she again balled up the sheets and blanket, and stuffed them back into the bag! In hind sight I should have just forfeited the $145 and sent her packing when she arrived that late. Sorry I can't recommend her at this time. Street parking is available right out front but there is a parking lot with a steep driveway. There are 3 floors but no elevator so the upstairs bedrooms are not wheelchair accessible. I don't know if there are any bedrooms on the 1st floor.

    Mas H.

    The hype is real. This place is A+-accommodations, service, amenities, and the breakfast/wine and hors d'oeuvre hour were something to look forward to each day. Recommend = yes Return = should another opportunity arises, yes. Kudos to Jabberwock Inn!

    Hors d'oeuvre & wine on Friday night

    We have fallen in love with the Jabberwock Inn. Rick & Dorothy are the hosts. They were so accommodating & kind. We were trying to make it for hors d'oeuvre & wine on Friday (5-6p). We ran into some traffic, so Dorothy placed it all in our room for us to enjoy when we arrived. All of the food was amazing. The care & attention that is provided is over-the-top the best! And to top it all off, we were visited by several black-tailed deer. The main space is a great space to sit & relax. We truly enjoyed our stay.

    Breakfasts, egg and sausage frittata and their to die for homemade juice mix!

    What a gem of a place! We stayed in the Borogove Master room for a few nights on my ladies bday weekend. The location and view will not disappoint. My girlfriend is vegetarian and they really did an amazing job accommodating with delicious and thoughtful vegan dishes! The snacks, drinks...everything..top notch!

    Borogove room view
    Candace R.

    I thought I'd done a pretty exhaustive search of hotel and B&B options in Monterey this past weekend and right before booking a room at a hotel on Cannery Row, I came across the Jabberwock Inn and decided to book it instead. I received an email about a week or so confirming the details of our visit and checking for any food allergies or restrictions which was nice and a sign to come of how thoughtful Rick, Suzanne and their team are. My bf and I arrived a few hours before check-in (3pm) with the intention of just dropping off our bags and grabbing lunch, but Suzanne welcomed us and said our room was ready, so we got the tour and were able to settle in to our room before heading out. As others have said, the house is simply charming. It was still decorated for Christmas and it made the first night in the torrential downpour feel all the more warm and cozy. We were at the house for both breakfasts and happy hours and everything was so delicious. They alternate between a sweet and savory breakfast each morning, the wine at happy hour was tasty, and the appetizer plates were a treat. We interacted the most with Dorothy during our stay and she was a phenom - so friendly and helpful and it was just nice to know she was there if we needed something. My only regret of our stay is that it rained so we weren't able to enjoy the gardens or bocce ball court, but the abundance of windows made for great viewing (both when we could and couldn't see the ocean). I can't wait to return.

    Croissant bread pudding with a berry compost and vanilla sauce. Breakfast chicken sausage. Coffee and the amazing house made Jabberjuice.
    Patrick B.

    A gem. The Inn is aesthetically beautiful throughout. The interior, exterior, and grounds are impeccably maintained. The attention to detail inside the home is ideal and creates a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The food, both breakfast as well as the nightly hors d'oeuvres, were delicious and on point. The evening wine selection is excellent, as is the brandy in your room. Rick and Suzanne are incredible hosts. They make you feel welcome and very special guests. They also provide wonderful restaurant and sight seeing recommendations. My wife and I can not wait to go back again.

    Bread pudding for breakfast. Absolutely delicious!
    Mari F.

    Such a lovely place to stay! Alice in wonderland is one of the books I used to read over and over when I was a kid, and every little piece of their Alice related collection brings back memories. Plus, more than great hospitality with delicious breakfast. And we wish we could have stayed for a week instead of 1 night. We will definitely come back here.

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    Fellow Yelpers for the win on this one -- booked based on the stellar reviews, and did NOT disappoint. Highly recommend staying here.

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