Welcome to the Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast in Mendota, Illinois from your hosts, Pete and Carmen. Cherry Bear was named in honor of our families - Pete's family name is Ceresa, and legend has it that when his great-grandparents landed on Ellis Island from Piedmont, Italy, one of the surname choices offered his family was Cherry; Carmen's family name was Bears.
Cherry Bear has three guest rooms. They are comfortable and tastefully decorated, reminiscent of a bygone era. Each room offers a pleasant haven from the busy-ness of daily life. Join us for a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, in the dining room or the charming and intimate backyard, and enjoy the aroma of your delicious, locally-sourced breakfast while it is freshly prepared for you.
We will do our utmost to ensure your stay at Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast leaves beautiful memories. Whether you are looking to recharge and renew, have an adventure at Starved Rock State Park or fish at Lake Mendota, or simply visit with friends and relatives, we are happy to be your home away from home.
We are perfectly located across from a lovely city park and the Hume-Carnegie Museum. Enjoy front row seats for Mendota’s annual Sweet Corn Festival, visit Mendota’s historic train station, take a country drive to find farm raised eggs and local honey, beef and sausage, enjoy a few rounds at the Mendota Golf Club, or visit Starved Rock State Park, 30 minutes down the road.
Mendota is a 90 minute Amtrak ride from Chicago's Union Station (3 trains per day); Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast is a 5 minute walk from Mendota’s Amtrak station. This makes us a relaxing and economical home base for exploring the city by day. (See station information and train schedules here.)
If you are arriving by Amtrak and prefer not to walk, let us know and we'll meet you at the station. If you're arriving by car, we offer off street parking and will soon be equipped for Level 2 EV charging.
There are 6 steps up to our front door, and our beautifully appointed bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. Please contact us directly if you are unable to navigate stairs; we may be able to accommodate your needs.
Cherry Bear has three guest rooms. They are comfortable and tastefully decorated, reminiscent of a bygone era. Each room offers a pleasant haven from the busy-ness of daily life. Join us for a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, in the dining room or the charming and intimate backyard, and enjoy the aroma of your delicious, locally-sourced breakfast while it is freshly prepared for you.
We will do our utmost to ensure your stay at Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast leaves beautiful memories. Whether you are looking to recharge and renew, have an adventure at Starved Rock State Park or fish at Lake Mendota, or simply visit with friends and relatives, we are happy to be your home away from home.
We are perfectly located across from a lovely city park and the Hume-Carnegie Museum. Enjoy front row seats for Mendota’s annual Sweet Corn Festival, visit Mendota’s historic train station, take a country drive to find farm raised eggs and local honey, beef and sausage, enjoy a few rounds at the Mendota Golf Club, or visit Starved Rock State Park, 30 minutes down the road.
Mendota is a 90 minute Amtrak ride from Chicago's Union Station (3 trains per day); Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast is a 5 minute walk from Mendota’s Amtrak station. This makes us a relaxing and economical home base for exploring the city by day. (See station information and train schedules here.)
If you are arriving by Amtrak and prefer not to walk, let us know and we'll meet you at the station. If you're arriving by car, we offer off street parking and will soon be equipped for Level 2 EV charging.
There are 6 steps up to our front door, and our beautifully appointed bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. Please contact us directly if you are unable to navigate stairs; we may be able to accommodate your needs.
