Baker House

I loved this place!!! We came for dinner.  Of course you have to pick out a hat!!  We were seated in what was probably the sun room when the original family owned the house.  We ordered filet mignon sliders.  They were very tender and really good.  Crab cakes, which were yummy.  Lastly the tuscan chicken.  I would not order this dish again, it was smothered in sauce.  I would definitely return next time.

I can't tell you how wonderful this place is.  My fiance took me as a surprise getaway where he proposed in the garden.  From the moment you walk in, the staff is friendly, happy and chipper.  We were greeted with smiles, director of ops, Katrina who gave us a tour of the mansion and our butler Jonathan who was beyond helpful.  Yes, the price is sticker shock with our room starting at $350 a night HOWEVER, it's well worth it.  Why you ask?  Ever wonder how celebrities feel when the go out?  Yeah, you get treated like you're important.  

The food is delicious.  I could eat tubs of the Gruyere fondue appetizer all day long if it was socially acceptable.  The cocktails are so yummy.  Try the Blood Orange Bellini and the Ramblin' Rose.  They are sweet and refreshing!

We particularly enjoyed the garden of the mansion.  That's where I was proposed to so it will always hold a special place in my heart.  The view is astonishing and in the line with sun set.  Speaking of, from Memorial Day to Labor Day they hold a Sun Set Toast around 8:10PM and hand-out champagne and acknowledge all the fun stuff to celebrate.

Our suite was awesome.  It's a touch of history and elegant decor with a touch of modern things like a jacuzzi tub, flat screen TV and comfortable bed.  The bedding and towels were also the softest ever.  You could melt in that bed.  We stayed in the Bordeaux room but they all have their own unique things that make it awesome.  Butler service, breakfast when you wake up (best chocolate croissants) and non-invasive staff.

Have I mentioned convenience?  The lake is across the street, boat rentals are a few feet away and the downtown streets just 1-2 blocks away.

I highly recommend this place if you want to get away for a romantic weekend.

It was the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend , we thought it was going to be great and that was not the case!! Horrible food, everything was cold, I ordered one of the towers and the shrimps were extremely chewy. The pasta dish... A  JOKE! A Lean Cuisine tastes better!!  Very slow service. The only  positive thing is that we visited the mansion.. Just a tourist place with poor food quality and selection.