We stayed two nights in summer 2021. Gorgeous historic house, luxurious amenities, delicious…read morebreakfast and delightful host. Extremely clean. The bed was very comfortable and the house was quiet. It was fully booked, yet we didn't hear any other guests. Would definitely stay again!

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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!!!

This is a great place to bring the family to. Toni is great to work with. We will no doubt be…read morestaying here again.

Love this place! My wife and I stayed here the night before our wedding in Streator -- such a…read morelovely stay. Toni went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed, adding special touches. Our wedding party got ready here the next day, too! Toni set up fruit and champagne, among other amenities to make the morning go perfectly. It is such a charming house and Toni was the perfect host. We are hoping to stay again for an anniversary!

We went to the park about 10 years ago and found it quite interesting. This time we found it overly…read morecommercialized and very rundown. Many of the enclosures were not maintained and many of them animals looked as though they needed attention by both park workers and medical intervention. It is very obvious that the park is not AZA accredited.

Review Visit: October 28th, 2012…read more A place that brings back wonderful childhood memories. As a kid, this place was a destination for field trips. I remember coming out here ones or twice and having the time of my life. I blame these field trips for fostering my love for nature and being outside. So, it was only fitting that I revisit Wildlife Nostalgic Park... I mean Wildlife Prairie Park. WPP for short, this place is a fantastic destination for anyone living in Central Illinois or really anywhere in Illinois. During this fall visit, it was my girlfriend and my friend. We casually strolled the main parts while sipping some delicious coffee. The park had changed so much from when I was a kid. There were a few things I remember, but they have since expanded or updated mostly everything. They have a pretty cool snake area that is slightly modeled like a... snake. We played around on some trains and took some goofy photos with those "face cut out" displays. The bulk of the park are the nature preserves with wild floral and fauna. You could spend all day slowly walking through the park, seeing wild cows, wolves, deer, humans, birds, and various other interesting animals. Not only can you visit and see nature, they also have cabins/camping areas to rent out. I haven't personally done this as my group of friends aren't big into camping, but I would love to check it out some day. The prices seem really fair for what you get. Last but not least, they hold events throughout the year. Check out their website for details but I've been to their Ren Faire (Olde English Festival) and it was a blast. They also have a wildly popular Wildlife Scary Park each year for October/Halloween. One of my friends has a membership for WPP and said she has tickets to ride the train. Should this rain ever subside, I think it's time to take her up on her offer to go visit! We only have one Earth. Please treat it with respect. Don't litter. Recycle. Leave nature places cleaner than when you arrived. Future generations will appreciate it.

This is a lovely bed and breakfast right in the heart of the downtown center of Pontiac! It is…read moreabundantly clear the owners really paid attention to detail in converting the home to the inn. The entire second floor has the four rooms available to guests and they have several with their own baths. We were the only guests that night, so it was super quiet! The first floor is where the yummy breakfast is served and Sharon goes all out with so many choices on what you can eat! Her waffles with fresh fruit were out of this world and the presentation makes you feel like a queen. I would defnitely recommend staying here to pamper yourself - even if just on a trip home or on your way to somewhere else instead of a destination getaway. Stop at the Route 66 Museum a block away, check out the old cars that come into town all the time and sit on the porch and wish you could live in such a friendly and peaceful place!!

I want to go back now! Tricia and all the ladies were fabulous. With all they had going on this…read moreweekend they still made us feel like we were home. The food was wonderful and the home was welcoming. If you are looking for a quaint place to stay and a peaceful town to visit and explore this is your stop. There are several restaurants within walking distance also. I would recommend this B& B !

Ten stars on the location!! I've stayed at many places across the US and this town and place is…read morehigh up on the list! We just happened to be passing thru and made a slight detour to see Antique Archeology since we watched the show a bunch. We had no idea the town was so neat! It's a neat little town with a decent amount of things to do. We decided to stay there a few days ahead of time and really lucked out to find this gem! At first we were a bit skeptical with only seeing a few reviews so I made a phone call to investigate. The owner Cecilia was great! I had an abundance of questions and she did not get irritated with me at all and answered every question! So we booked! Once we arrived we went down to the winery to get the keys and our complementary bottle of wine! (Big plus, we love wine)! We found a new friend in Jennifer (the gal that runs the winery below the VRBO). She was great as well with many great recommendations of things to do around town. Two of our favs are the Tuscan restaurant across the street and Shelly's Sweet Sensations up the hill a couple blocks. (Get the Turtle Brownie! So good)! After we got our wine we went up stairs to check out our accommodations...We were both pleasantly surprised! The place was very quaint with plenty of room. It comes fully furnished with everything you'd need for even an extended stay. (Including a washer and dryer). We look forward to coming back as soon as possible to come back to the winery and even to explore the town and area even further! I'd highly recommend these businesses to most anyone that has a love for traveling and exploring new places! Brent

All I will say is this.... I could not be more upset or heartbroken by the way Cecilia handled…read moreherself. I guess the almighty dollar rules all and your wishes are NOT accepted. In today's day, you would think you could book a room through a secured site on their website, but instead, she demands taking a card over the phone, writing the number down and the risk of your information getting stolen is there. Not worth it. It is our Honeymoon weekend that I tried booking for and since we met at that Winery, we thought it be fitting we stayed there. I will NO longer be sending business her was in ANY form..... Then in the middle of the conversation, she knocked a fellow business down the street. HOW UNPROFESSIONAL!!!!! I would NOT recommend further!!!!!

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.

Owners were very easy to work with! Cabin was was very clean and every detail taken care of. Will…read moredefinitely be back!!

We have a group of us that have stayed here several times. This year we had to cancel our…read morereservations on August 1 for our October 20-22 weekend. 2 days later we were all charged a $50.00 cancellation fee for a total of $200.00. Just wanted everyone to note their cancellation policy. We had given over 70 days notice that we were unable to make our trip this year, but it doesn't matter the $50.00 is their set cancellation fee. I would also mention that the air quality in the log cabins is awful!! We opened our windows, bought air fresheners and nothing got rid of the musty moldy smell that permeated the cabin and irritated our sinuses and lungs. This was not a one time experience, we noticed the smell on at least 2 of our stays among several cabins. It was so bad that the last reservation (cancelled one), we had all booked their other cabins, not the log cabins. I have told our group to count me out if they decide to go back, just left a bad vibe with me.