Black Bear Inn

Bruce is fantastic. Breakfast was wonderful! Beds were super comfortable and the inn is very clean. Bruce made a delicious dinner for a special birthday and it was decedent. Can't wait to come back.

I had the loveliest wedding at this venue, absolute magic. We stayed the night as well, cold outside, a nice fireplace in our room and we even had a tub with jets!! Lovely couple, kind and inviting, and breakfast was

We choose the Black Bear Inn when we stay in the area and every stay is 5 star plus! The best venue to relax and be pampered! The inn is beautiful, the rooms are well appointed and spacious, the beds are comfortable and cozy, the grounds are inviting and relaxing. So many areas to relax or enjoy chatting with other guests. This weekend was BBQ Weekend and Bruce spent the day smoking and preparing our dinner, WOW! Delicious and topped off with Wendi home made brownies that were so moist and choco-scrumptious! A little red wine compliments of the chef to top off the perfect meal on a perfect evening surrounded by trees! This Inn is a must stay when visiting the are. Central to all of the adventures and the best spot to rest before your day of play! Enjoy! And let them know Lorie sent you! Haha.

My wife and I have been coming to the Black Bear Inn regularly for the past few years. We would absolutely be there more if life provided more time. Credibility: We have stayed at world class locations all over the globe and have experienced the finest service and accommodations the hospitality industry has to offer and the Black Bear Inn does not disappoint. Quite frankly Bruce and Wendi operate the paradigm of an Inn. They are kind, gracious and welcoming. The inn feels like all the best parts of home while being operated and maintained as what you would expect at a fine hotel. Like the best adults only resorts, serenity is promoted and protected through maintenance of a no-children, no pets policy that is very much appreciated by all patrons who stay looking to escape daily life. The rooms are all well appointed with super comfortable luxurious beds, large open bathrooms with heated floors and jacuzzi tubs, comfy robes for two in the closet. Plenty of dinning options can be arranged with appropriate notice. In my honest opinion, The Black Bear Inn is one of the best places the the Sierra Nevada region has to offer and anyone staying there is fortunate to experience Inn-keeping at its finest all thanks to attention to detail by Bruce and Wendi. There is so much to do and see in the area: hot tubbing, skiing, fishing, hiking, golfing, wine tasting, antiquing, gold panning, snowshoeing and my occasional preference, the art of doing nothing but relaxing and getting off the grid. Most recently we enjoyed a Valentine weekend hike through the big trees and followed it up with wine and cheese hour back at the Inn. Yes that's right, as a guest you are treated to wine and cheese hour each night you are staying, personalized selections just for you...need I say more? We were fortunate to stumble upon and stay at the Black Bear Inn years back and have been returning and singing its praises ever since. Hopefully you too can enjoy this slice of heaven in little old Arnold Ca! Lastly, anyone that writes a bad review of this place has a serious screw loose and should be banned from social media.

Everything was perfect. Quiet, well appointed, with every detail attended to. Beautiful setting. The breakfasts were exquisite, the wine and appetizers in the afternoon were elegant and tasty. Wendi and Bruce were charming hosts. Stayed at the Monterey Room. Great experience.

My husband and I got married here 10-21-17 and it was the perfect place to have our wedding. We booked the wedding package and came a day early (Thursday) to set up. I highly recommend this venue as well as booking an additional night and arriving a day early. Our wedding was very intimate with just 16 people. The inn owners Wendi and Bruce are so warm and welcoming. You can feel the pride they have for their beautiful home. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the inside of the inn is immaculate with gorgeous high ceilings. Our ceremony was held outside and was stunning with the fall leaves in the background. With such a small group we were lucky enough to be able to have Chef Bruce cater our reception dinner inside the inn. We had the most amazing prime rib dinner. It was excellently prepared. The first course was a butternut squash bisque that is so good that I would make the trip back just for that!The 5 rooms were perfect for us with our closest family. We were able to take our time setting up which was so easy with Wendi's help. Throughout the entire wedding planning process Wendi was just an email away. She was so helpful, I am sure I could not have planned this wedding without her.

We had an absolutely incredible time staying here - Bruce and Becky were such amazing hosts, this place was clean, elegant, and the food was delicious. Thank you Bruce and Wendy for an unforgettable weekend!

I would give 10 stars if that was possible. We just returned from a two-night stay at Black Bear Inn. It is a beautiful, peaceful Inn located among the trees in Arnold. The rooms are spacious and clean with very comfortable beds. Bruce goes above and beyond to accommodate each guest. He is a fabulous chef. The breakfasts that he prepared were above and beyond anything we have had at an Inn or restaurant. He also cooked a delicious dinner, and serves great appetizers as well. Cannot say enough about the Black Bear Inn, except that it is definitely worth a visit!

We had a wonderful getaway here at the Black Bear Inn. Bruce and Wendi's hospitality made our experience so amazing. They've clearly put a lot of hard work in to make sure that every guest feels comfortable like they're at home. We will definitely be back.

I would relate this B&B as a piece of Paradise. We were looking for a place that was not a long drive (came from Auburn Ca) and provided a calming/tranquil environment. We got that and much more. The owners are a delight, they are wonderful hosts, very welcoming. The breakfasts and the Wine & Cheese are all excellent. The grounds are beautiful, a delight to wander; the Inn is a beauty with the high ceilings and the special architectural touches. We were very impressed with how immaculate our large room and bathroom was. The only regret is we're sore we didn't find the Inn earlier!!! We will be returning!