My 7-year-old son & I stayed here on April 4 thru 7, 2015 for quick-but-comfortable access to the…read moresights of the spectacular Shawnee National Forest (if going, try the Garden of the Gods Backpacker Parking and Rim Rick to Pounds Hollow Trails). Bruce and Sue were extremely accommodating. In fact, Bruce let me usurp his garage spot to charge my electric car (they refused to take money for the electricity usage). Sue's breakfasts were also top notch. Lastly, the grounds and proximity to river views were exceptional. I rated this 5 stars not because it is perfect (the décor was dated and the toilets and showers were small) but because it fully met my expectations given the price (only $130/night for the large Captain's room and high-quality breakfast for 2) and the age of the building (the house is over 100 years-old). I'd happily pay 20% more if they opted to refresh the décor (e.g., wallpaper, improved baths). We will return either way

Beautiful location with a porch view of the Ohio River. Husband and I went to Southern Illinois for…read morea fall getaway. With limited lodging options in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, this was a hidden gem. We truly enjoyed the company of the owner and other guests as we relaxed on the porch. Breakfast was a wonderful treat thanks to Sue's culinary skills. Our only complaint was the bed in our room (the Quilt Room) was very worn out. We were told it was about to be replaced--definitely needed! It sound like other rooms were more updated on beds. We loved the house and owners and would love to return.

This was our first time staying here. We actually spotted these rentals about two years ago while…read moredriving by on our way to a hike and said, "We need to come back and stay there." So glad we finally did. We stayed in the White Oak Treehouse and it was solid. Such a cool experience being up in the trees but still completely comfortable. Clean, cozy, and everything worked the way it should. Peaceful without feeling rough or overly rustic. We made use of the fire pit and the grill, which really added to the stay. Sitting outside near the treehouse in the evening, surrounded by trees, felt incredibly private. Honestly, I think the White Oak is probably the most private rental on the property. It's in the middle of so many great trails. Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, and Pounds Hollow are all close by. Just a note......Pounds Hollow is only accessible to foot traffic from December through mid-March. We spotted a bald eagle, heard coyotes at night, and I got to sit on the porch with coffee listening to a rooster crow somewhere in the distance (no roosters on site, which made it even funnier). The staff are great and very responsive. From booking to check-in, it's been a really pleasant experience. I received a gift card for my birthday...just a heads up, if you're using a gift card you'll need to call the office to make your reservation so they can apply it. Otherwise, you can book directly on their website. The outpost where you check in has tons of resources for hiking and trails, plus a lot of other helpful amenities. There were also a couple of sweet surprise kitty visitors during our stay, which just added to the charm. This has been a really great stay. Would absolutely come back.

This review is for Chestnut. Nice, clean place, close to Garden of the Gods. Kitchen is spartan but…read moreworkable. Not much for dining or groceries in the area; bring what you need. Also, bring hangers.

I have a very revealing experience to share. I am the owners only niece and i am seven years…read moreescaped from this cult of a family. And I have several things to share about this "establishment". First of all, believe every single low review. The majority of the five star reviews have been written by people that I personally recognize as family members or family friends. I can attest to the state of the "mansion". It has always been run down, dirty, and full of roaches. And if you think the rooms are bad, the private quarters are worse. The bugs, the dirt, the clutter, the old plumbing and electric. And finally, I'd like to call out every lie that I've seen from the owners in their replies. First of all, "world class wine shop"? I love my red wine and theirs was barely worth a sniff, let alone a taste (and that's if anyone but Tony drinks it all). If you want a good midwest wine, try Purple Toad. Secondly the roaches (and Tony, you've been hearing this since I was 10 and complained about it to the both of you), roaches are not something to expect just because "it's Illinois" I have lived in various places in Illinois for 17 years of my 23. Bugs are quite easy to manage. Third, the house was not used as a hotel for a century. It was an abandoned house and that's why they could afford to purchase it. Finally, I've had their coffee after being woken up at the crack of dawn to babysit their four children for free. It's shit. Onto the second reply from Beth (Beth I had higher hopes for the woman who took pity on me during my fathers neglect and bought me new clothes but I guess you conformed to the Eckert ways and I pity you and your children's souls). First of all, y'all are a half hour from the Shawnee national forest, which is more towards the western side of Southern Illinois, whereas you are located on the eastern border; and this excuse doesn't even hold water! Cockroaches, which are what your victims are complaining about, prefer to live deep in cities, which is why they are more common among inner city residences. Secondly, "extensive renovations and upgrades"? You literally had to! No one, not even you and your family, wanted to stay in it in the original state. It had no modern elements. And I can recall on several occasions where you and Tony talked about how to do the absolute bare minimum to get the place running so you could start extorting people for the "historic experience". And yes people, this is their home... and actually examine this. If they are willing to show you roaches in your rooms, imagine what it's like behind the scenes. Dirty dishes everywhere, the kids rooms smelled like pee, and roaches sitting with you on the couch. It is absolutely false advertising because you are not disclosing that you have a "historic" bug problem, you do not advertise what people will actually experience while here! And the walls are most certainly paper thin. I could hear anyone move in the house at night. So clearly that I could tell who was moving and what they were doing. Third, if the room isn't ready for someone, why would you let them check in? Because it's just an excuse. Additionally, "complimentary bottled water"? It is a crime to not allow access to water for customers, and for the luxury price people are paying, I'd expect luxury water to go with it. And considering, from my understanding, you have never given dissatisfied people a refund, I'd hope they drank the complementary wine as well. People traveling deserve to have a reliable place to stay, where they don't have to "roll with the punches". And lastly Beth, there's a significant difference between eclectic and just rundown and gross. If you want to know exactly who these people are, I'll tell you. The Eckert clade is a cult, simply put. The founder, my paternal grandfather, is a pedophile. I experienced this since I was 3. Everyone knew and did nothing. I was physically, psychologically, and sexually abused by my father as well until I left when I was 17. They brainwash the women into going along with everything they do, luckily four of us escaped. Maybe I should add on how there's a significant chance that my eldest cousin is actually my half-brother, since my father and uncle were doing the same woman at the same time. I bet my younger cousins were fed many lies about why I left, but the truth is plain and simple, I left because of the abuses I suffered in this family. Thank you for listening, and if I can leave you listeners with a parting message let it be this: This family does not deserve your money, your patronage, or your time.

Stayed one night. I had the king suite. It was a beautiful room! A beautiful big old house with a…read morevery friendly family that hosts. The family lives on the 3rd floor.

SOOOOO AMAZING!!!! We were driving through the night and needed a place to stop at 2am. We found…read morethis place after calling many hotels and they were so nice. We got here and everything was so clean, fresh, and wonderful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options. 10/10 recommend!!

Surprisingly, this hotel was not bad at all. There was ample parking, a lobby with free breakfast…read moreand computer center available if needed. We had the two queen suite. The tv was a nice size plus sofabed. I really like the desk and chair area too. There's tons of restaurants nearby. There is a pool, but for some reason, it felt like a sauna in there. It was already hot outside, I didn't want to be in a warm indoor pool. The only reason why I'm giving a rating of 3 stars is because of two complaints. The walls were too damn thin. We could hear the people next to us very clearly! Thankfully there wasn't anything intimate going on, but there was a party happening, and it was just too loud - not the music, it was the voices! We were in room 223, so thankfully we were near to the elevators. We didn't even hear when people were out by the elevators, but I could clearly hear the guests next to us. Secondly, the bathroom includes bath/shower products plus hand soap and lotion, which is a plus, because that's provided less thing to pack. However, the toilet was too low! My 70-year old mother and I are both 5'4. She recently had knee and hip surgery, so she decided to squat over the toilet. I sat but hurt my knees using the toilet. Thankfully, my husband didn't come. He's 6'4, he would have had a very hard time. They need to install bars next to the toilet. Also the tub floor was slippery - again, mother with recent hip and knee surgery... that was not good!

Extremely clean, everyone was kind and great breakfast! Had to make a quick overnight stop and…read morebed/room very comfortable too.

While outdated, this hotel is excellent for the amenities…read more This hotel uses the old hotel key card system that can easily deactivate your cards - be careful putting them near phones! The rooms are large and have all the amenities you would need. There is a gym with limited equipment. The breakfast in the morning is excellent - simple items but tasty. It is kept really clean as well! Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, and I really appreciate that about this hotel.

The staff are some of the nicest people I have ever met in my travels & we travel ALOT! Have been…read moreto almost 40 states! I will recommend everyone try this place for something different, but be warned the hotel itself is a little worn. Squeaky old floors & stairs and very cluttered decor in our room. Stained carpets and flooring peeling up & alot of glue showing. A little too much wall art & decor in my humble opinion. But I guess that is what they are going for. Nice eliptical & floor mat in the exercise room. Very nice king bed suite. Comfortable pillows and linens. The room was like a studio apartment with a kitchenette & table/chairs. They had a nice breakfast, pancakes, eggs, sauage, biscuts and gravy, plus pastries, cereal, juice and coffee. They also have a popcorn machine in the lobby. There is an outdoor pool and a small area with a few chairs outside of the breakfast area for fresh air or smoking.

Great economical place to stay really close to Patty's settlement. The room is super clean and lots…read moreof extra space with king room. The breakfast is nothing to write home about but you won't starve. This is a Military friendly hotel.

We could not have had better luck to stumble across this location. Our previous plans failed…read more through for lodging and in controlled chaos fashion we were guided here. This would be one of those moments where you don't judge a book by the cover. We were greeted very well by the owner who was super accommodating. We got checked in and were shown to our room. This lodging facility appears to have been a military style or medical style housing facility. They did a great job converting to a single or double occupancy facility. The room was very large and spacious. Present in our room was what appeared to be a California King size bed. The mattress was a little more firm then we were used to but not uncomfortable and slept well. The room was broken up with the shower on one side and the lavatory on the other. Amenities were simple and personable. The bar on site is fully stocked to your pleasure. Food wise your choices are limited in the hotel but the restaurant across the street can fill the void. I appreciate the the friendly conversation and accommodations provided. It will certainly warrant a return visit if and when we are in the area again.

My husband and I stayed at the Hickory Creek Hideaway for a week. It had beautiful rooms to stay in…read moreand just down the hallway was the bar with many drink options. You can even order food during restaurant hours and have it delivered to your room or bar area. Friendly staff always wanting to help and make you feel at home.

What a cool and fun gem in downtown. We came here after a recommendation, and weren't disappointed…read more The staff were so attentive, and the drinks were amazing. I wish I could remember the name of our cocktails, but mine was essentially a fancy lemon drop, and it was on their super boozy menu if that's helpful.. haha. It was great to just sit, sip and relax. The couches were comfortable, the decor was cool, it was overall just a nice spot to grab a drink and hangout.

I had a chance to meet a friend on a Sunday evening in Paducah, Foxbriar was the only bar open on…read morethis night, and it was fortuitous and perfect. They appreciate the art and craft of cocktails. The bartenders were great to talk with, the take pride in their craft. We had simple mixed drinks, so we really didn't get to try their specialties, I will, next time. You never want to say no one was there, but we *almost* had the place to ourselves, there was one other table. We were able to talk without yelling or leaning in, it was perfect for catching up. It is mostly sofas, also bar top seating, so the vibe is super cool. Loved it. Will return.

Nice hotel with great amenities. Close enough to the VA Hospital. Nice social time, with free food…read moreand drinks. Great Walk In Handicap Shower. 2 Shower Heads and a Seat.

We were welcomed right away, given great rooms and they were clean and clean comfortable. The…read morehotel looks to be in great shape and in a great Location. Lots of dining choices and conveniences all around. One suggestion : can you update the pillows with a couple firm with the softs would be a great combo. Just a suggestion. We love the Drury.