Step back in time and experience the Gilded Age…read more Our entire two night, two day stay was extraordinary. Kathy, the Innkeeper, was such a joy to get to know. She served up breakfast each morning with such attention to detail. And her cooking was worth the overnight stay just for the breakfast! Husbands, if you want to impress your wife, book a weekend at The Victorian! The place is filled with antiques, art and living spaces worth exploring. We came to Fairfield on an exploratory genealogy assignment. Lodging at The Victorian on Main took us back to a much simpler time. A time we envisioned how our ancestors may have lived.The truth is, The Victorian on Main, built in 1895, was a mansion compared to the homes of our early agrarian ancestors who lived in Ellery, Illinois just 20 miles away. We felt like honored guest in the home of a close family member.

Right on Main Street in Fairfield, IL stands a grand lady- The Victorian on Main…read more She seems to be a beacon of life and love for her lovely community. One of the longest standing homes in Fairfield, the history and stories she contains are abundant. However, this Victorian is not just a great historical mainstay, but an incredible present and awesome future. The ownership of this grand lady is a family affair- Amy and Scott Boyett, Amy's adorable mom and innkeeper Miss Kathy, Amy's brother and her sister. They have restored and amplified the grandeur of the home. Each room has been designed and filled with amazing furnishings that reflect the past but provide every luxurious modern convenience that you need. During our stay we enjoyed the gorgeous Garden Suite and the Squirrel's Nest. The Garden Suite is located on the second floor. The room is so spacious, plus it has a balcony that over looks Main Street. There are windows across the front of the room, which allows for the perfect amount of natural light. The room also has a bathroom, which they have furnished with STEAM toiletries (so nice!). I loved the cozy king size bed- the pillows and linens were divine. The Squirrel's Nest is located on the 3rd floor. The room is huge. There is a sitting area, which has a very comfortable sleeper sofa. I enjoyed sitting there watching TV, while my daughter worked at the window-facing desk. According to her, it was the perfect workspace. There are lots of windows around the room allowing for lots of natural light. The bed has its own special room- a cozy and imaginatively designed wooden tent. It was created around the attic-like space, and fits perfectly. The room also has its own bathroom. The first floor contains lots of areas to relax and enjoy the company of other guests and Miss Kathy. One of my favorite things about the house was the back staircase. While the front staircase is grand, the back staircase made me feel like the home was mine. Like I knew all of the hidden nooks. To add the icing to our amazing cake of a visit... the breakfast. Miss Kathy serves a delicious buffet style breakfast every morning in the elegant dining room. There are sweet and savory options that are all very pleasing to the palate. During our amazing stay, we enjoyed being able to talk with other guests as well as to Scott and Miss Kathy. Their passion to create a place for people to come and relax really is just the tip of the iceberg. They truly have a heart to care for people. They take the time to create what each guest needs- whether that is a girls' getaway, college visit, or family reunion. They have only been open since July 2019, so they have lots more planned for the property. Jenni and I totally think that you should make your reservation today to have a wonderful stay at the Victorian on Main. I am confident that you will love it and that you will become a return guest, just like us (we are going back in July).

We spent five nights at the amazing Timmermann House in Aviston, IL. The innkeeper, Sandy is the…read moreultimate professional. Such an authentically nice person. Her husband Andy, also so lovely, has great stories and made me want to sit and talk to him for days!! :) This place is a gem and MUST VISIT destination. The house is pristine and decorated so beautifully. The hard wood floors are immaculate and the bedrooms are super inviting and cozy. The house is a wonderful place to stay but then you go to breakfast and you are transported to culinary heaven. Chef Sandy is brilliant. Her food is perfection. She makes different dishes each day of your stay based on your preferences she obtains when you book your trip. The food is always fresh, mostly from their own garden. I can't even describe how amazing our whole experience was. The house is located very near many townships but it is so quiet and peaceful tucked away on a nice plot of acreage. The yard is massive and landscaped so beautifully. The minute you arrive, everything is just perfect down to every detail. I recommend booking early and request the bedroom with en suite bathroom. The king size bed is so comfortable and the linens / towels are 5 star hotel quality! The house has a beautiful outdoor deck overlooking the yard with shade cover. I could go on and on but really this was the best hospitality we have ever experienced. 10 out of 10 definitely would recommend!!!

We just booked our third stay at Timmermann House. Wonderful accommodations and excellent hosts…read more Visiting family members it is such a nice option to relax, and enjoy the beautiful garden, at the end of each day! We have moved from OK to AL and still find this our favorite! Scott & Nancy look forward to this visit!

When we booked the entire property(mansion, barn and grounds) 2+ years in advance we were elated…read more The tour of the mansion and the property were beautiful. We had also been to a few events at the property before touring it. 9 days before our event(wedding), the owners tried to cancel. 5 days before our event, the owner asked if a man we did not know could share space in the mansion with our wedding crew. The day we check in at the property the barn was not ready. It was dirty and we had to clean it. We also had to place all the tables and chairs that the owners said they would set up per the contract. Every single chair was covered in filth. The owners did not properly clear the snow either. The day of our event the owner kept inserting themselves into our guests and networking. They were also seen taking photos during the ceremony. The guests were facing the owner when they took the photos. The electric service in the barn is not capable of running 3 roasters. We asked about this before planning to use them for the meal; we were told it'll work just fine. It did not. After the lights went out(during reception) my husband, an electrician, looked the service over and said there was no way the roasters could stay on. Due to the owners not clearing the snow properly we had 5 guests get stuck while trying to leave. Going back to when we checked in; Rhonda told us to call her if we needed anything. We dialed her several times and she never answered. I had to go physically find her. There was also a trailer parked right where everyone would walk past to get to the barn. It was loaded up with dead appliances, a used mattress and cardboard boxes. An absolute eyesore. There were also two vehicles parked out there to die as well. Two dead lawn mowers in the tree line too. None of these issues were present when we booked. Everything was pristine and stunning. Inside the mansion the bathrooms were not clean. Toilets had murky water and mold growing in the bowls. There were also dead insects everywhere. As long as Rhonda and Bryan are in charge of the property, I do not recommend Historic Bell Hill. It is such a shame for such a grand property to be ill managed.

We attended a wedding a week ago for my brother and his wife. The grounds were beautiful, but the…read morevenue was not equipped for an indoor reception and did not provide day of wedding coordination or hospitality. The barn was not equipped for cold temperatures and the venue did nothing to rectify this. The previous reviews were from the former owners. I cannot recommend this venue based on our experience and the lack of service, especially if you are planning a wedding in late autumn through early spring. The venue is not at all prepared for cold temperatures.

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.

We LOVE the Beall. We got married there in 2017. We've been back several times for anniversaries &…read morefor a weekend getaway. Every stay we've had was amazing. Jim & Sandy are the BEST hosts. The beds are SO comfortable, so many pillows to choose from you'll find the perfect one. Attention to details far surpassed my expectations - everything has a added touch, from the turn down service to the plush robes and bath salts Sandy makes - you won't regret choosing the Beall. The jacuzzi tub in the Senator Beall room is huge. We love little bed & breakfasts, and this is by far the best one we've been to.

If you're not expecting the Ritz and instead just looking for a fun weekend getaway without any…read moreglamor but plenty of bells and whistles, this is the place. For around 200 dollars, we got a dog- friendly room for the night, two mineral baths, free dinner with appetizer and a bottle of wine and free breakfast. The baths melted away aches and pains. The fried chicken was one of the best I've had and the hotel even had a bar with free pool and delicious pizzas inside of it. Rough around the edges and not the most comfortable bed, but the character and value for your money is worth it.

The place is charming. It's kind of stuck in time. We went here for a girls' weekend for four with…read morefamily. We had a lovely time getting a bath and spending time in the sauna, swimming in the indoor pool, and eating so much food and drinking... an adequate amount of wine. The place was on Ghost Hunters (or another show like that) recently. We stayed in the new part of the hotel--which is from about the 1960s?--but the "old" part looks even cooler. some of those rooms are themed. Each staff member has different ghost stories to share. They encourage you to walk around and explore it yourself. Less than an hour from St. Louis and I'd never heard of it!

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

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.

David and Jonathan were excellent hosts. My wife and I spent two nights in their home. Both…read morebreakfasts were delicious. The room was very clean and comfortable. Our stay was enjoyable and relaxing. I'd be happy to stay with them again.

From the owner: Enjoy upscale comfort and beyond belief breakfast at New Harmony longest running bed and breakfast…read more our rooms feature modern amenitys in a historic home. call or email for availability and rates

Well kept elegant older home transformed into an inn... great steak place in next town over.. it…read morehas a small pool and outdoor area, easy peasy and a great host!!

Spent almost 2 weeks at the Breese Inn late September I'm really not sure where to start with my…read morepraise. A beautifully restored Victorian situated in a peaceful bustling little town The Grand Suite provided comfort and relaxation in a well appointed quiet manner; supplying all the amenities one could ask. All of my needs were attended to in a professional and timely manner and my requests were addressed promptly. The most amazing thing was I felt I had the whole Inn to myself even though people were checking in and out daily. Just an absolutely idyllic perfect B+B. Oh yeah, the daily breakfast is better than advertised I wish I had eaten there everyday, as the breakfast menu changes daily Scrumptious Thank you, Christine, John and Faith for making my stay absolutely perfect. I really can't wait to visit Breese and stay at your place soon

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!