Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind B&B experience if you're in Springfield by exploring the…read moreastonishing history also to be found in Jacksonville, which once called itself the "Athens of the West." Jethro de Wolf has undertaken a meticulous preservation of a landmark mansion once own by a very civic-minded Banker, and the suites are spotless and beautifully decorated. There's a parlor and small ballroom with a piano, a gorgeous dining room (the owner is a superb cook and enjoys preparing custom breakfasts for his guests), and a library. Walkable distance to downtown and an even easier one to the campus of Illinois College. Exceptional.

My family and I came to Jacksonville, IL for my nieces college graduation. There were four rooms…read morethat we booked at the Villa Dewolf Bed and Breakfast. We had the best time with Scotty, The Butler Kimo and Catherine the cook. Scotty shared lots of history and stories. The breakfast was amazing every day. The hospitality was five stars. When I come back to Jacksonville this will be the only place I stay. Most beautiful Italian mansion.

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

This place has everything going for it, from the food to the staff and PRICES. Looking forward to…read moreeating there again.

I was in a wedding here this past weekend and the service was phenomenal! Super friendly staff, and…read morevery very good food. everything was very well planned out and food was ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner all weekend. The staff also cleaned up after us every single night when we went to bed for the night (and had a little too much to drink!) and made everything clean again for the next day. 10/10 highly recommend this place for a place to stay or even a wedding! Beautiful venue

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.

Whether you're a hunting party, a quilting party, a wedding party, or a corporate event Andy, Pat,…read moreand their friendly and capable staff will make sure you feel like part of their family. The lodge started out as a hunting lodge in the middle of beautiful Pike County Illinois, the whitetail deer Capitol of the world. With deer season so short Andy recognized other uses for the lodge and expanded his focus to satisfy a wider range of clientele. He has absolutely hit a home run. Sprague's Kinderhook Lodge is a wonderful bed and breakfast on a hill in the midst of corn fields overlooking a sparkling lake with the occasional sound of a distant train softly rumbling by.

From the owner: We are a destination retreat site focusing on quilters, scrapbookers and craftsmen. We also provide…read morelodging during Whitetail hunting season 10 weeks out of the year. We also are a destination site for weddings, reunions and corporate retreats.

This place was such a gem. Loved the decor and the snacks and delicious quick breads from Mike and…read morehis wife was so delicious. The hotel is within walking distance to pretty much anything downtown. The train was loud but the complimentary ear plugs helped. We actually weren't bothered the 2nd night by the train so it all went well. Highly recommend staying here!

We stayed at Main Street B & B for three wonderful nights. The room is gorgeous with a view of Main…read moreStreet and the river. The historically decorated room took us back to early days in Hannibal. Each morning we had homemade bread and snacks. The owners are very welcoming and provided information about the town, almost everything we wanted to see was in walking distance. I am so glad we chose this B & B instead of a hotel.

If you're an antique collector or lover this is the only place to stay in Alton. I went here for a…read morework trip and have extreme diva standards when it comes to hotels. In Alton there isn't much to choose from. For a decent hotel you'll have to drive to St. Louis which is 30 minutes out of my way for meetings. I chose this place because it's a B&B and it was gorgeous from the pics and literally 6 minutes from my meeting the next day. Once I booked it, I got a call from one of the owners, Jim, who asked me about my tea preferences and what he could do to make my stay there more comfortable. I was ecstatic. Tea and antiques! Once I got there I was blown away at the detail they put to maintain a long gone era of Victorian décor. Everything was carved and commanded a presence of luxury. Also, I immediately notice how calming and quiet it was, which was a pleasant surprise! I really dislike loud noises of any kind (high anxiety here), and I felt peace in this place. Jim helped me take my luggage to my room and even gave me a tour of my room outlining all the details and amenities just in case I wasn't sure. My room was absolutely gorgeous! There was an 8 or 9 foot tall carved teak armoire, a great size bathroom with separate shower and bathtub and homemade lavender infused bath salts his wife made! I took a bath every night and I felt like a queen! I was ecstatic. There was even a separate antique vanity strategically placed in the corner of the room right in the middle of two windows so that light would surround it evenly. It was fabulous. I enjoyed all the attention to detail. They made sure a guest would not need a thing. The bedding was perfect. Down comforters and down pillows and cotton sheets, none of that microfiber nastiness. It smelled and felt like home. The most important thing was the food! They had a tea station in the dining room for 24/7 use. And the kitchen was open in the morning for breakfast. Tea, oatmeal, bagels, fruit, eggs. Perfection! I would've been happy with just the 24/7 tea station. And let me tell you it was just bliss to be able to obtain some decent tea and hot water at any point throughout the day. I am HUGE tea drinker! And this was the reason I fell in love with this place. There was also coffee and their own brand of tea which was also quite delicious. They even had stevia if you didn't want the 5 other choices offered for sweetener. On the other side of the dining room there was a station for CHOCOLATE! I was a mess. They were all carefully placed in crystal dishes with the flavor or type of chocolate being offered just above it. Just shoot me. It was amazing. Sadly, I stayed here for less than the time I actually booked it for since I had a cancelled flight and rushed to book something earlier as a result of the airline. I was in such a panic to leave that I left my very expensive leather backpack in the room and didn't notice until I was already at the car rental location. When I called over I spoke to Jim and he went to my room to locate it and said he would overnight it to me as per my request. It contained not only my laptop but also my house and car keys! I was distraught, but knew Jim would take care of it as he had taken care of everything else while I was there! Overall the price was more than fair for the room. Cleanliness 1000%. Quiet. Beautiful. EXCELLENT customer service. Oooh and there also was free brandy in the parlor. I gotta stop because otherwise I'd be writing a dissertation. Please stay at this place when you're in Alton, Illinois!

What a delightful bed and breakfast mansion complete with host in a tuxedo and amazing history! I…read morefelt right at home and absolutely loved my amazing suite complete with chandeliers in the bedroom and spa bathroom. The bed is soooo comfortable, the fireplace homey and takes any chill off on a rainy night. The jacuzzi helped ease my muscles after a long drive. I was a short drive from bakeries, restaurants and St, Louis.

If you need to stay in the area-or you just need a weekend getaway close to home, you cannot beat…read morethe Loft! With a beautiful garden as your front yard and a beautiful pasture and woods as your back yard, you can relax and enjoy the nature all alone or bring the family or your friends. Gail and Eric are wonderful hosts. Highly highly recommend!

Stayed here with 3 of my best friends and had a delightful time. The Loft was just opened this…read morewinter and everything is new and comfy, especially the beds. We brought an evening meal and enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the property which we walked around later that evening. There is also a hugs beautiful garden you can walk through and linger in. A great place to get away from the city and spend time relaxing in a pretty setting.

An Outstanding Bed & Breakfast in a charming Victorian treasure. The house has been meticulously…read morecared for and it makes a great Bed & Breakfast. The beds in the Rose and Lilac Rooms are Tempur-Pedic and make for a good sleep if you have a bad back. The little things go a long way here - the inn has cold bottled water constantly available and the proprietors strive to make the guests feel at home. We had an elderly relative along and he used Helen's Room which is the ADA room in the Carriage House - it was perfect for him and all went well. The breakfast is just fantastic. Buzz, our host, was a great host and made sure we were happy. There is nothing like breakfast in the dining room with the fireplace making warmth and enjoying freshly prepared breakfast. No conventional hotel can match this. Buzz also recommended some restaurants and we were most pleased with his recommendation. We really enjoyed Market Street Inn and will return in the future. If you are looking for a great Bed & Breakfast, look no further - this is it. It is worth a special trip if you are traveling on the interstates and looking for the feel of home while on the road. This exceeds anything offered by most hotels on the highway. It is a destination place to stay. I highly recommend Market Street Inn.

Great accommodations, delicious breakfasts and wonderful hosts. Close to downtown square - easily…read morewalkable to local restaurants. Highly recommend.

The mansion is breathtaking it is unbelievable with the 100 year old details and exquisite details…read morein every room. When you go for this tour Juan loves to share the knowledge and information about the family and the details. I don't want to give too much away because you really need to visit! But Tiffany stained glass throughout the house, leather wallpaper, and so much more. This mansion was made before its time and is a masterpiece! The only issues we stumbled on were locating the parking and then finding a place to park.

We went for a birthday celebration and I am so happy for this experience. Great bed and breakfast,…read moreunlike any other bed and breakfast. If you enjoy historical places, this is one to visit. This gives you an opportunity to see what life was like back in the day, from the plumbing in the bathrooms to the old light fixtures and so much more. Juan and Warren are great hosts. Upon checking in at four, you receive a tour of the home. Afterwards the hosts share a Wine and Cheese reception with their guests and afterwards you are able to explore the home on your own. In the morning coffee and tea is provided prior to breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and served in the dining room on china. Please knWe truly enjoyed this bed and breakfast and look forward to visiting again!