It was a wonderful stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The house is beautiful and filled with…read morean eclectic mix of furnishings. Some rooms felt a little piecemeal antiqued, but it's understandable that many of the houses original furnishings and artifacts have moved on with the past owners. We spent a little time relaxing in the living room which was comfortable. We enjoyed exploring the downstairs rooms and tremendously enjoyed art and some of the beautifully crafted woodworking throughout the house. The real highlight of the stay was the secret Underground Railroad quarters in the basement. It was a fascinating space, had some great written interpretation, and was decorated in a great homage to the era. The experience of discovering this space was a mini-adventure that we really appreciated and enjoyed. All in all, communication for booking the place was easy, as was check-in and check-out. Our only criticism is that it felt more like an Air BnB rather than a true b&b because we never actually met any of the property owners or staff and breakfast was a 24 hour make-it-yourself continental breakfast with generously stocked supplies and groceries. Nevertheless, it's a fantastic place to spend a day and get a good night's rest! Thanks Linda and Dawn!

This was an accidental stay in a beautiful house. I somehow came across the Great House while…read moreplanning a weekend away in Galena. It was probably the G named town's to be honest. Blame it on beginning of the year teacher brain. We spoke to the owner and were charmed. We made Galesburg or halfway point so we didn't have travel as far each way. When we arrived, the Great House was just in front of us and it was GREAT! The immense house was beautiful. We followed the entry steps and let ourselves in. We found our room, got settled and quickly explored the beauty of the first floor. The safe was the most surprising beautiful aspect for me. We did not have much time, as we headed to Reserve Artisan Ales for a bite. When we came back around 10, house was quiet. We left early the next morning to be able to make our ticketed plans in Galena in time and did not utilize the 24 hour continental breakfast option (at all during our stay). When we returned around 930 that evening, the guests were quiet, as well. While I was awake between 2 and 430, I was able to hear others having conversation and utilizing the restroom in their rooms. If you are not a light sleeper, this should not be bothersome (as my husband slept through it). The house is beaitiful and well maintained. I did utilize the Keuring PJ coffee bar in the morning. All four rooms for rent are on the second floor.

Beautifully cared for b'n'b with all the charm of days gone by and wonderful breakfast, super…read morefriendly staff

We arrived at 5:30 PM and were greeted immediately at the door. The gentleman who met us (Brian),…read moregave us a full tour of the historic house and grounds - and even played the piano for us! We enjoyed snacks and drinks right outside our room. We sat out on the covered porch on the side of the house and enjoyed the setting sun. In the morning, we were treated to a gourmet breakfast. We stayed in the Carl Vrooman suite; had 3 rooms. One was "standard", with a comfortable bed, the second was a sitting room with Carl's desk and a couch; then a separate bath with clawfoot tub. Everything was very "period". It was quiet, clean, and easy access to restaurants in Bloomington. We bounced a dinner idea off Brian and he heartily agreed - and it was great! Left at 9:00 the next morning, refreshed and happy.

we stayed for 2 days and since I was originally from the Quad City area I knew all the great places…read moreto stay. But I didn't realize this bed and breakfast was there! we loved it! beautifully maintained, delicious breakfast and amazing hosts.

Stayed over two nights on a weekend. The hostess was extremely friendly and even invited our son…read more(who is staying in Davenport) to breakfast. Place is clean, but there are some dated items that need work (the shower). However, it is clean. And while this is located near downtown, the neighborhood is not in the greatest shape. If that doesn't bother you it is a very good deal for the money.

I had a few questions about booking. Good luck trying to talk to someone - anyone. No one answers…read morethe phone and the voice mailbox is full. The website says they are open 24 hours a day. If so, they are obviously not in the office.

It is truly a nice place to stay in central Illinois. We enjoyed the charming building, friendly…read morestaff, and comfortable rooms. They did a great job carving a hotel out of a historic building. My favorite part of this hotel is the fun bar in the basement. My second favorite thing is the coffee shop on the ground floor. It is so nice not to have to drive for a nightcap or your morning cup of joe. Cornerstone is an exciting part of the rebirth of downtown Washington. It's way more fun to stay here than some corporate motel!! PS. Wife wanted fluffier pillows.

This was my first time staying at this B & B and I must say I throughly enjoyed it. The Parker's…read moremade me feel very welcome. The breakfast was excellent. I will be coming back and staying here again. Maybe the next time I'll get to finish a puzzle. Thank You David & Barbara as well as your extended family.

Really nice people, clean, comfy rooms, delicious breakfast! Lots of cool stuff and stories!read more

We went a bit out of our way to stay at Aunt Daisy's on our bicycle trip from St. Louis to Chicago…read more Oh, are we glad we did! We received a welcome as warm as any of our own aunts could or would have given us, including an offer to put our heat-&-humidity-drenched clothes outside our room so innkeeper Michelle could pop them in the washer and dryer. We've stayed at over 100 B&Bs all over the country, and this one is one of the very best. The building looks a bit plain from the street but is full of amazing woodwork and stained glass inside. Our room was spacious, well laid out, and immaculately clean. The bed was so comfortable we had one of the best rests so far this trip. Breakfast was so wonderful we took a photo for our travel blog. We had mentioned the night before how hard it was to find good fresh vegetables at restaurants and cafes in the Midwest. Well, we had a zucchini, spinach and cheese omelet and a grilled tomato with goat cheese, plus lgrilled apple slices lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar, all from of course fresh ingredients. Wow! We strongly urge cyclists to check this place out. In fact, go way out of your way for this one. It's 2 blocks from an OK restaurant and just under 15 miles from the north end of the Rock Island Bike Trail, a good rail trail to or from Peoria. You'll find friendly, helpful hosts in Michelle & Glen, and have a stay worth writing about.

Aunt Daisys bed and breakfast is amazing! Wonderful rooms, the best linens, great food and the…read morenicest hosts one could have. I stay here often and they treat me like family! Auntdaisy.net is the website for them.

I hadn't been to this in for more than a decade and thought it would be nice to bring my girls here…read morefor a long weekend. It was so nice to see that not much has changed in the town as well as the inn - even with different owners - and it was still as cozy and comfortable as I recalled. Breakfast was delicious and the girls and I felt very welcome during our stay. We were in the parrot room on the main floor and loved it!

I would absolutely recommend staying at the Twinflower Inn if you're in the Bishop Hill area! The…read morerooms are extremely comfortable, warm, and private. We stayed in the "crane room" and the bed was huge. It is an ideal location from the square where all the restaurants and shops are. They also serve breakfast and it tasted awesome. Kim and Fox will also accommodate vegan and vegetarian options. It was truly a very enjoyable experience and I couldn't recommend this property enough. Thank you for an awesome stay! We will definitely be back!

Pat and Tim are the best hosts and the property is incredible! Felt like we were family. We were…read morevisiting from California for a wedding and stayed in one of the cabins, our friends were in the lodge and other cabins (we had the place to ourselves) all the accommodations were great and breakfast was delicious. 10/10 all the stars! I miss it already! Especially their sweet dog Paco :)

Visited Peace of Earth mid April of 2013 (not much green or blooms at all yet) Very nice cabins…read more(we stayed in the 'Sycamore'.) The hosts (Pat and Tim) were friendly, answered questions, and treated us wonderfully. The shrimp (grilled over wood) was amazing, as were the breakfasts (eggs fresh from the on site chickens!). We (wife and I) enjoyed the hiking (I'd rate it as moderate to challenging, some of the hills are quite steep). There is a long staircase (with 'rest stops') going to the bottom of the hill. Excellent location to relax (a small stream to cross) and soak in the surroundings. If you are a bird watcher, there are many to watch and hear. It's a bit 'back to nature' - as there are no toilets/baths in the cabins (the bath house and 'outhouse' were very clean and comfy.) They are just a very short walk from the cabins. We enjoyed the place (very cozy cabin with electric heat and a wonderful view, as well as the outdoors) , the hosts, and the 'recharge' time we had, so much that we booked another weekend in May. I'm sure it will be 'all new' with the foliage and blooms popping out by that time. If you enjoy the outdoors, want to 'get away from it all', relax and come experience this little 'Peace of Earth'. ~TH

My second time to the Schoolhouse and it did not disappoint :) Carolyn is a wonderful host from…read morethe planning for your stay, to breakfast, to anything that you may need along the way. Both times we found ourselves in the lovely town of Genesco, Illinois were for events held at The Central Schoolhouse so to have our accommodations there could not have been more perfect. Also we were steps from the darling downtown area which had great shops and food. Try Genesco Brewing and the Cellar, and I hear every place has wonderful selections, so you can't go wrong. Anyway, a huge thank you to Carolyn for making our last stay absolutely perfect!

very relaxing and peaceful place to stay. Carolyn was more than accommodating! breakfast was…read moredelicious. Hope to return in the future.