The best B & B around!!! Deborah and Tim are the most…read moreaccommodating hosts EVER!!! So sweet, so nice! We stayed in The Gables and had a lovely time and will 100% be back!!! My husband has Celiac and Deborah made his breakfast 100% Gluten Free, just outstanding all around!!! Thank you so VERY MUCH!!!

Our experience at the Maple Leaf Cottage Inn Bed and Breakfast was like something out of a Hallmark…read moremovie. Deborah was warm and welcoming upon our arrival, greeting my group of friends and me with warm brownies and fresh squeezed lemonade in our room. The room was neat and cozy, and we felt right at home. After a fun day in Grafton, we returned to a warm fire pit. Deborah thought of all the small touches such as lighting torches and offering big spray. In the morning, we were served the most delicious breakfast! I honestly can't pick a favorite portion, as it was all fantastic. I would highly recommend the Maple Leaf Cottage Inn, and can't wait until I can make a return trip!

We just stayed at the Green Tree Inn in Elsah for our annual weekend. We cannot say enough good…read morethings about the new Innkeepers. Megan and Calvin are the perfect hosts ! The Inn has the same warm and homey feel to it as it was with Connie and Gary. They have converted the "antique" room to a game room and filled it with board games ( or bring your own.) The breakfasts were fantastic (especially Megan's breakfast pizza with a puff pastry crust.) The afternoon treats are amazing (cinnamon pecan coffee cake and fresh raspberry cheesecake tarts..yumm!) The common area with the fireplace and the comfy couch and chairs is perfect after a day of hiking a Pere Maquette or exploring Grafton. The rooms are cozy and very clean. It is such a relaxing getaway ! I look forward to many more trips to the Green Tree Inn !

My favorite accommodation of my two-week trip along the Great River Road was Green Tree Inn,…read morelocated in the charming town of Elsah. My friend and I stayed in the Meadowlark Room, featuring two full beds and a shower/tub. The room was immaculately clean, quiet, and adorably antiquated. Connie and Gary could not have not been kinder or more hospitable hosts. Breakfast was lovely, and hot and cold beverages were available in the common area along with Connie's delicious homemade treats -- she even insisted on packaging up brownies for us to take on the road when we departed! When visiting, do ask Connie and Gary for instructions on how to take a self-guided driving tour of nearby Principia College, which features many amazing buildings by architect Bernard Maybeck and stunning views from the bluffs of the Mississippi River. I'll be looking for an excuse to return to Elsah for another stay at Green Tree Inn... Highly recommended!

If I could select zero stars, I would. The only redeeming quality of this establishment was a kind…read moreand hard working house keeping staff member. For her I would give five stars.

We stayed at the Boone's Colonial Inn for two nights. There are two sister properties, and this is…read morethe smaller, more expensive one. Boone's Colonial is not a traditional bed and breakfast. First, there is no one on-sight. You must call before arrival and the innkeeper will let you in and give you the keys. Second, there isn't a breakfast, though there are snacks and water. Finally, they do have nightly housekeeping. In regards to staying, there are pros and cons. 1. We stayed in the French Colonial suite. This suite is street level and walks out onto the pedestrian sidewalk. It wasn't overly noisy, but lacked privacy. Lots of people walked by and glanced into the windows of our room. Also, you can hear street traffic at night though that died down after midnight. I thought the "right in the heart of it" location was fun once I got over the initial shock. 2. There was another couple on the first floor with us staying in the Spanish Colonial suite. That room is also street level but faces the back alley. It has a queen bed, the French has a king. We did not hear them at all which was a pleasant surprise in an old building. 3. The room had its own air conditioner but I'm not convinced it worked. Well, it worked, but I don't think it ever got as cool as we wanted at night. 4. We brought our son and they made a little cot up for him which was very nice. 5. The room is missing a few comforts including an ironing board, a safe, lotion, a fan, and we only had two pillows. 6. The room has Netflix. 7. I had read on the Inn's site that it came with French bath products and a Colonial nightgown set. It did not. The bath products and towels were definitely a missed opportunity to make the stay extra special. The products were all mismatched samples and the towels were worn. 8. The bed is very comfortable. We slept well. Overall, at $250 per night, I think the price is a little much for what you get, but it's a very nice room and the location seems safe and fun. We were most definitely comfortable.

I wanted to update this venue and repeat my same review of this wine garden. I love the ambiance…read moreand the tree house theme is amazing. Staff still friendly and property still clean . I will come back here again for sure.

DO NOT HAVE A WEDDING HERE!!!! Simeen is horrible to work…read morewith and does not honor all her husband promises couples. they never meet with couples at same time, he lures them in with promised and she does not honor them!!! Venue is outdoors so beware that their is NO place to go inside if bad weather and they charge extra for every little thing!!! For the price of the venue, you get nothing else from them. So many venues out there that will cater to a bride and groom. you cannot decorate reception area until 6pm, which means YOU are NOT decorating it due to being at the wedding sight. more money to spend as you would need to hire someone to decorate it for you. Guests cannot be at reception area until 630, so by time everyone is shuttled up there, do dinner, cake, toasts etc, you will be lucky to get 2 hours of music and dance. It has to end at 10pm in spite of the contract stating you get venue to 11pm, that last hours is so YOU can clean it for them since they do NOTHING!!! Bride and Groom suite are on a hill that you get at 3pm, so have hair and make up done before you get there a you get time to change and then go do photos before the ceremony. Not sure why she wont let them have these sooner, no one is using them. Bride will walk down hill that has a gravel path to wedding sight, I just see issues with that, falling down, twisting an ankle, dress being filthy. We tried to work with her, she was very difficult. She took our money and refuses a refund of any kind because she is a greedy you know what!!! I hope these reviews are worth it, I paid for them so enjoy these Simeen!! They also say they can cater a smaller wedding 75 or less. We asked about this and were basically told we really should use a caterer!!

Nice long bike/walking trail but a lot of it is exposed with no shade. There is some shade on the…read moreback side if the lake. It is fun to listen to live music when the weather is nice. Great place to picnic, Fun to kayak! There is also a nearby blue way for kayaking in the back of the park.

There are only two reasons for this small, 8 acre park: RV camping and Mississippi River access…read more RV pads include electricity. A dump station is available. The boat ramp serves boaters. Aside from portable toilets that's it for amenities. There's no on-site staff. RV reservations are made online. This park is also the endpoint for the Dardenne Creek Blueway, which partially opened July 2022. The eventual 19-mile river trail will snake through the county. Kayaks can be rented online and picked up here.

I was excited to try this new spot in St. Charles! It was small and intimate but still had…read moredifferent seating options. There were two other couples there and it was a Friday night, i think they are still finding their customer base with it being so ne. The service wasn't the best, but it was close to closing time. The drinks were fun and they had a lot of options. Cocktails ranged from $8-$12! Definitly would go again, it was a fun little spot.

Great, quaint little pub. Very welcoming with fantastic options on tap and rotating seasonal…read morecocktail specials. Service and quality are top notch.

This place is really cute with a warm, retro vibe. They have $5 cocktails all day on Sundays, which…read moreis a steal! I had a cosmo and a passion fruit cocktail and both were well-crafted and tasty. The bartender was friendly and told us how she curated the menu. The best part for us is that Buoy's Southern next door will deliver food to you at the bar and their food is AMAZING! Their catfish nuggets are some of the best fried fish I have ever had and they serve it with their homemade cajun tartar sauce. I still dream about them, so will have to go back soon. We plan to come back for Manhattan's holiday pop-up experience as well.

I had no idea Granite Citu had a martini bar. Went last night with friends and the drinks were…read moreperfection. The atmosphere is very relaxing. Sat in the most comfortable chairs. Will definitely be back.

I have attended several special events at this location. There is plenty of parking available. Once…read moreinside, there is a flight of stairs to get into the main room, but I've been told there is an elevator. There have been different menu items for each event I've attended and the food was consistently better than average. The event coordinator, Andrew, took care of every detail and the staff was top notch with serving and cleaning up. Even in the Summer, the A/C worked well with 200 people present.

Great space and food was fantastic. Andrew and his team made our experience "EASY". They were…read moresuper helpful, the food is cooked with LOVE even in a catered style event it was flavorful and fresh!