Two night stay while in the area recently. Host was helpful and accommodating. This is a local…read morehotel that has been nicely restored. Rooms (we rented three of their four) were comfortable and quaintly decorated with various local themes. There were room for us to gather and visit in the upstairs television nook and the downstairs parlor. Breakfasts were fresh and delicious both days and we enjoyed our stay.

I stayed here to work in the Village of Forrest IL. The closest standard hotels were in Chenoa or…read morePontiac IL. To stay at Holiday Inn would require additional 50 minutes of drive time. This location only accepts cash or check, no credit cards. I stayed at this property for 2 days. It was very clean and organized. It is a historical building that has been remodeled and to accommodate tourists and business people but to also keep the building historic. The property is owned and operated by the Forrest Historical Society. The preservation of this building was completed by the previous village president who has passed on. His legacy and contribution to this property is on display here. The building is across from the mini railroad track. It was not open while I was there. There is also a hat museum next door. Visitatin is by appointment only. Look for Jerry's Hat Museum of Facebook for more information. WIFI is available and works well. There is an individual bathroom for each of the rooms. Beth took very good care of us while we were there. I chose to cook my own breakfast the first day and there was plenty available to cook. The 2nd day, Beth came at 6:30 in the morning to cook for myself and the other guest (who was from Switzerland). All of food was fresh and excellent. She prepped oatmeal with blueberries and then served with a choice of more blueberries in a sauce or syrup. The coffee choice was above average and would be equivalent to Starbucks. She also served chopped fruit which was fresh, not from a can. There is one TV in the building in a common area but did not turn it on. There is a bar within walking distance but they serve no food. You can get your own beer at the Caseys (within 1/10th of a mile) and use the refrigerator in the kitchen. Restaurants in the area are limited. There is a family restaurant (Eagle's Nest) that has excellent ground beef tacos. Their peak business is during lunch. They are not so busy in the evening. Another choice the Cow Catcher but they close when on vacation, etc. Call before relying on going to eat at this location. You can cook in the hotel kitchen if you wish. But if you don't want to cook at all, then go to either of the restaurants in Forrest or drive to Fairbury which is 7 miles away. Don't drink much as there are local police that patrol the area. Be very careful with this. The whole place is very clean and maintained. They historical society takes a lot of pride on this building. If I had one criticism, it would be there could be more electrical outlets. But the building was built when electricity was used for lights only. I would not want to see them modify this. Just consider that if you pack in 10 devices that need to be charged, you cannot charge them all at once. This was a very good stay and exceeded my expectations.

Quiet, comfortable and welcoming bed and breakfast located 1 mile north of Dwight Illinois. Owners…read moreare friendly and accommodating. 2 comfortable guest rooms with 2 available bathrooms. Situated on 4 acres surrounded by farms and fields. See the stars at night outside or relax inside. Televisions are provided in each room. Excellent option if you're in town for a family reunion or other local event and need a place to stay. Made to order breakfast made from scratch from old family recipes. Check out the nearby Texaco historical service station located on part of old Route 66 that passes through Dwight. There are several family friendly restaurants in town for your dining pleasure.

From the owner: Leave the "world" behind and enjoy the three 'R's': relax, rejuvenate, reconnect…read more Country Style with a Touch of City Enjoy almost 4 acres of park-like landscaping and connect with Nature, at the same time, re-connecting with yourself. Your stay can be what you want it to be -- quiet, slow-paced, refreshing; but, if you miss a little of the city life, each room has original art by the owner for viewing and for buying. There are mini-libraries for our guests' reading pleasure.

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 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.

Stay here over the Lodge! A wedding was at Starved Rock and we opted to not stay on site and stay…read morehere and so glad that we did! It was spacious and updated and close to everything! I saw a room at the lodge and it was very old and not nearly as nice as this! Parking was easy and we walked to breakfast the next morning.

We stayed one day last week. Very clean and so close to everything in Utica. We will definitely…read morecome back!

First impression: WOW! How many times can you say to your friends and family that you stayed in a…read moregrain bin? It's incredible how transformed it is inside! Marcia is a wonderful hostess. Very flexible, welcoming and great conversationalist! She called to make sure we arrived all right since we were getting in late, and gave us plenty of breakfast options for the morning. It was gorgeous to see the moon out the window in the bedroom loft and be away from the city lights. We even woke up to birds happily chirping right outside our window, too! The silo is quite roomy, perfect for quiet getaways away from the noise of modern day life. There are modern amenities like a TV, but why bother when you can enjoy snuggling around the ironcast fireplace? We will definitely be recommending this once in a life time experience to all Starved Rock/outdoor adventurers!

One day, I was abducted. No need to be sorry for me; I had…read moreactually been warned in advance by an "anonymous" letter which was signed "The Bridal Shower Gang". My friends had indeed decided to take me away from my groom-to-be for a weekend to be just-us-girls together. They set their choice on a rustic retreat, far from the city and all the book-induced headaches that we all shared as students/instructors at U of C. So after a little ride in Mimi's old faithful we arrive in the outskirts of Ottowa and park in front of a silo. The weather is really grey, a cold wind is blowing and we are welcome by Marcia, the lady of the house. Emmanuelle quickly leaves us behind to go say hi to Mary-go-round, the local mare while we patiently listen to Marcia explaining all the high and lows of the area. If you don't know where to go, what to do or what to eat - she's definitely your woman and an endless well of information............ The premises are nice but not fancy. The silo we stayed in was newly renovated and it showed - there's a neat mezzanine with a queen size bed and a couple pieces of furniture, a adorable bathroom and a lot of kitchen amenities (microwave, fridge, a burner, glasses, etc.) and a wood-burning stove - which was much appreciated in this cold November weekend! There's also an AC unit for the summer months. Overall it's a cool place to hang out - but you have not to mind sleeping in the bathroom or on a bench under the window....if it sounds weird, it's because it is! I also have to mention the dozen or so of dead flies by the upstairs window...I didn't mind them but I would understand if some people don't enjoy their company that much. If you decide to go pay a visit to Marcia, the silo is your best bet. The little house where my other friends stayed didn't sound too appetizing, and even rural charm has its limits: the three of them had to share the bed because the couches were covered with mouse excrement.... and it really looked worn out, like an old hunting hut which hasn't known the loving touch of a woman for years. Almost everything was forgotten though the next morning around breakfast which was plentiful, satisfying and filled with the purrs of Simba, the most adorable and social cat we had ever seen..... It is 10 minutes away from Starved Rock State Park and it really makes you forget the hustling and bustling of the city. And Miss Illinois slept there!!! If THAT is not an argument!!!

a beautifully decorated historic B&B. contactless check in. parking. Continental…read morebreakfast...Otis Spunkmeyer muffins...V-8...poptarts! and SOFT toilet paper. and such a quiet building. we had a wonderful stay. many attractions in walking distance... Virginia Theatre...Jane Addams Book Store... would definitely stay again. The Chicago Room was epic.

I arrived late last night and woke up late this morning, but there is no doubt that this is a…read morespecial special place. When I arrived after midnight the lights were on in every room, casting a warm, welcoming glow. I made a cup of tea and fell into the large, soft, bed with extra comforters for winter guests. The hosts allowed me leeway for breakfast, keeping the dining room open while I snarfed down an abundance of snacks, treats, breakfast items, fruit - they seem to have everything. Everything is so neat and so tidy, but not at all fussy. I honestly feel like I could stay here all winter. If you are ever in Champaign/Urbana, there's no other place to stay. What a delight and what a find - a glittering jewel amidst a pile of crass Comfort Inns and Highway Hotels. (My only complaint - and to be clear, it is not one - is that I came in winter - I can only imagine the gardens in spring and summer.0 Stay here. That's an order. The Captain

We have stayed here twice and cant wait to come back. Jim was a great host and made us an amazing…read morebreakfast. So much food. The grounds are stunning and the amenities were stunning. We will be back for a 3rd, 4th and 5th stay.

Peaceful. Charming. Home away from home. Immaculate. All of these terms and more apply to…read moreTimbercreek. Both the exterior and interior are just beautiful. What sets Timbercreek apart is the spectacular woodland setting and friendly environment. We loved our stay.

Now this is the way a bed and breakfast should be. Relaxed and cozy and spotless. The host and her…read morehusband interact with the guest during breakfast and they are a pair of the loveliest people you could ever want to meet. I have not enjoyed a more intriguing conversation any where. And its all about being real and acceptance and trying to see the world as someone else's eyes who is from some place totally opposite of your own.

Attended the Friday Night Valentines Day Dinner at Sylvia's Irish Inn. A beautiful Bed and…read moreBreakfast. A beautiful home. The atmosphere was very nice for dinner with a talented violinist for background accompaniment. The food was absolutely delicious. And I got to see an old co-worker, employee and friend. Thanks Ernie and Sylvia for a wonderful evening, for the extra piece of Cheesecake and Flowers for Kathleen.