Loved this place! What a sweet little campground…read more This campground is right next to the interstate, and so a very convenient spot to stay on the road. We made a reservation that day (it seemed pretty packed early October so we got the last available spot). The staff here were very friendly, and we didn't have to pay until we arrived at the site. It was so affordable! With a Good Sam discount, our one night stay amounted to just ~$34! We were very happy with the price, which included full hook-ups (+ cable TV), a shower house, and a swimming pool (? I think). The next morning, we had our propane filled at that site and left. The owners here were very thoughtful and organized. Thought the campground wasn't very big, when we drove in, the owner had us follow her in her golf cart so we knew exactly where to pull in and how to park our extra truck. Will come back again!

Adequate for a overnight stop. Some long term campers here which gives it a run down feel. Next to…read morea used car operation and no fence in between. Nice dog park with gazebo, but the water was shut off. Pool was open but we didn't use it. Very friendly staff and small store that sells ice cream on site.

We were here last weekend and we had a very nice stay and experience. Check in was seamless. Friday…read morethere was a wine and cheese get to know others. Saturday there was a DJ and other things going on throughout the day. Sunday morning breakfast was nice and we met even more people and shared our breakfast with them. The rooms were clean, spacious, and the decor was great. The pool was great. We definitely will be back. Close to entertainment and other things you may want to do while in the area.

WOW! No picture can do this place justice! This place has been remodeled in the last year, the…read moreresults are FANTASTIC. Booked 2Qu, Fri-Sun stay. Easy online checkin, when we got here, quick getting key and into room... and we stopped...and marveled. Squeaky clean, fresh scent, A/C on, no humidity, roomy. 2 Adirondack chairs if you want to sit outside, DON'T miss the fabulous pool, fire pit and activity area, lots of chairs, foam floating and umbrellas. It was amazing to see things so well planned out and making every foot count. Loved the bold colors. The lobby has coffee, breakfast noshes. Something for everyone..LOVED their coffee. The only negative I could find is the no pets rule. That said, it is understandable the reluctance of having chancing ill-mannered pets and their owners about these days. We had never been to this part of the country before, what a jewel to find!

An amazing group of people work here - especially Eva! We were traveling to Chicago from Florida…read moreand got a tornado warning on the phone and then heard sirens going off. We pulled off the highway and went to the first place we found. There was a fairly large group of people in the lobby (some staying there and some travelers) and Eva was calmly talking to everyone about the weather and offering shelter in their interior laundry room. She kept the group informed throughout and when the tornado had safely passed she offered coffee and popcorn to everyone and wished them well. Really amazing personality of the staff and a cute and clean location - we'll definitely stay here if we're ever in the area. Thank you Eva and Patti's Inn and Suites!

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.

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.

Our family had a great time here! Very relaxing and scenic! Large Creek/pond in back and the Ohio…read moreRiver in front. Owners are very friendly and even checked in with is a few times to see if we needed anything. For you folks who would wine about mis-matched coffee mugs or plates, it's not for you! These are nice folks and don't need bothered with people like that. Well definitely be returning some day! Loved the hospitality of the owners and the people surrounding the area. Everyone we met were very nice!

Our trip to Barren Creek Cottages was off the hook ..the fishing and peaceful quiet alone time was…read morespot on ... can't say enough about the area, rivers owners and wildlife ...trust me for the price it's better than any stress releasing therapy on the market.

First, we called at 7:00pm and the phone was answered, great start. The person was still very…read morefriendly that late :-)! She sent me a couple emails and a text regarding all the info for the park along with a map . Great customer service. I knew exactly what to expect when arriving. East location to access, east exit. We'll be back!

We found this campground on Passort America while we were on our way to Chattanooga. Not only was…read moreit a good value; Danielle (one of the owners) was probably one of the nicest people I've ever encountered at any campground. She got all of our info and told us which site we'd be in. We didn't have to give a credit card to hold the spot and when we got there, our reserve tag was on the site (site 15). She emailed me a site map so we'd know where to go. When she said it was right off the highway and behind the Marathon Station and Motel 6, I started to wonder. But she also said they were in a valley to where you couldn't hear highway noise. We finally got there and it was nice. Literally right off the highway. We took the first right after the Marathon Station and drove down into the campground (which is the only thing down the road). So truly, you could barely see the sign from the Marathon. From my window I can see the motel 6 at the top of the hill (and it looks like a nice one). It's a quaint little campground, only about 30 sites. The owners want to build a bath house and laundry facility. The roads are gravel but the sites are all concrete with a gravel approach pad. There is a dump station as well as firepits and picnic tables at most sites. But, I liked the fact that they are right next to the Livingston Trail system. The gate was closed but my dog and I could get thru/under it. Did I mention it was fall, so the leaves were beautiful. All in all this was a great little place to spend the night. It was quiet and felt very safe to us. If I had things to do in the area, I would definitely stay here for the value. We were in a 43 foot motor home with a tow vehicle and didn't have to unhook.

First off we have stayed here during the ASA Metropolis Archery event for at least six years. This…read morecampground was a surplus State property that owner has revamped in to a vineyard with two separate event barns. They are both beautiful event centers and sit on the bluff overlooking several ponds and the vineyard. The campground is down closer to the river. There are 25 level gravel camping spots. Most if not all have a plastic picnic table and a fire ring. Not much shade but the breeze off the river keeps the area several degrees cooler than the surrounding area. The lodge opened back up in 2023 and the restaurant which is being completely renovated and updated is open for lunch and supper on the weekends. In addition to all this there are two cabins setting on the bluffs edge that are very nice. No office or place to check in. Just pull in and the owner will circle through and pickup payment. There is a bath house on property. Most of the sites are only 20/30 amp but I know at least three are 50 amp as that is what we require. Not fancy but quiet and a great place to see beautiful sunrise and sunsets as well as star gaze as there is only street lights at the lodge/restuarant.

Absolutely a magical place, so beautiful and peaceful. Will definitely stay here again if ever in…read moresouthern Illinois. Such nice people and would love to try the restaurant next time and maybe stay in the cabins instead of the camp ground.

This is the cutest hidden gem near KY Lake. I am born and raised in the area, but my husband and I…read morewanted somewhere different to go after the night of our wedding. The Dam Motel was just built and it looked so cute from the outside so I had to check it out. It's just as adorable on the inside. We stayed in the suite and it is as big as an apartment. Full kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Everything is completely renovated and the decor is beautiful. Let me also mention how clean the inside and outside of the motel was. Do not let the word "motel" fool you, this place is amazing. I highly recommend staying here for a weekend getaway or staycation.