Hampton Inn Downtown Freeport has a nice welcoming lobby. In the morning they offer complimentary…read morebuffet breakfast. Rooms are nice and cozy. My only recommendation would for them to improve shower heads . It shows signs of outdated. Towels I think needs to be replaced. They look too washed out (bleached out), too much. Otherwise if you're looking to stay at this hotel, I would recommend it. Staff are friendly and helpful. For more great content, check out YouTube.com/@AbroadTravel

The Desk Clerk was very helpful and friendly on our arrival. She made sure to thank us both for our…read morestay as well as for being Hilton Honors members. The room was clean and comfortable. There are only ten rooms per floor so we thought it would be a quiet place. That evening, however, a large group of adults and children took over multiple rooms across the hall from us. From around 6:30 until around 11 there was constant conversations and children screaming while running from room to room and slamming doors. Thankfully it stopped around 11 pm and we were able to get to sleep. The peace was short lived, as they wound up again just after one am. The next morning, as we were leaving for the day, we stopped at the desk and asked for our room to be refreshed. The clerk said she would have it done. On our return to our room we found it in the same condition as when we left. I went down to the desk and asked when the housekeeper would be available and was told that they were gone for the day. I told her that we had requested that it be refreshed. She told me that if it hadn't been done it was probably because I had left the Do Not Disturb sign on the door. (It really bothers me when a staff member automatically blames me without any information.). She said that she would talk to the housekeeper and make sure it was done tomorrow. I told her that we were checking out in the morning and she merely shrugged. I asked for towels and went back upstairs. The two stars are for our initial impressions, though that's being generous.

Came here on a bike trip - great campsite, friendly host, very clean bathroom with good hot water…read more(which I always appreciate). Also, the signage off the nearest big-ish road was helpful and clear - especially not being a local, I really appreciate it when campgrounds have signs to guide me on the little windy back roads. There was no firepit at my site, which I didn't miss at all but if you really love building fires it might be kind of a bummer. Maybe some of the other sites have them; it might be good to call and check before you go.

My stay here is not recent! My friends and I were attending a concert in Pecatonica in 1998. We…read moredecided to make a weekend of it and went camping as well. We stayed at Emerald Acres. I was 18 years old at the time. My group of friends and I were probably loud and likely obnoxious. When we came in they were full but the owner let us set up shop in a little grassy area that backed to a corn field ( I believe...it's been awhile). At 34 years old I still consider that the most fun weekend of my life. So many of my favorite memories include Emerald Acres. We raised hell in Freeport too (sorry residents for the drive by honkings at 2am) oh and I would also like to apologize to the family that lived right by the campground that had that sweet huge trampoline. My friends dared me to go jump on it at about 3am. I did and got a case of the giggles that ended with me peeing my pants...on your trampoline. I am sorry. Thanks Emerald Acres for putting up with me and my friends, had to not let us stay I wouldn't have about 1000 memories that I hold dear to me. We didn't have phone cameras and facebook back then so all I have is memories. Although it would be pretty cool to see pictures and videos of that. lol I am planing on taking my little guy camping there soon. I remember we found the coolest park (I think Krape Park) out that way and I would love to go back.

I would like to give this two and a half stars, but that's not possible, so I'm going with 2…read more We tented right along the pond (its not really a lake). The sites there are pretty, but not especially flat for tents. The pool is nice, well maintained with lots of seating. Great bathrooms, clean and well kept (possibly the cheapest toilet paper on the planet, though). Lots of other fun campground things to do like a game room, hay rides on the weekends, giant chess board, pedal bikes, canoe and peddle boat rentals, basketball courts and a bar. The bar. That seemed to be the source of the bad side of this campground. There's no information about a bar plus VERY loud, late music they play on the weekends on the website and I feel like we got the bait and switch. The rules as listed make it seem like its a family-friendly campground (quiet times are posted and there seem to be strict rules about kids making trouble and being off their sites after curfew). Maybe if you're staying in an RV with the air running this is no big deal to you. Maybe you like taking your kids to a campground where you can go after dark to drink and listen to loud music. This is your place! If not, try a state park. We had a great time at Timber Lake until dark, and then it was a bit of a nightmare. Tenters, and the peace-seeking campers beware.

I have camped here many times, however, I've been lazy and I haven't written a review yet! I was…read moreprompted to write a review because I camped at a different place this weekend and it was AWFUL. This morning I am feeling very appreciative of Timber Lake so I felt the need to type out my thoughts. Timber Lake is incredibly well maintained. The tent sites by the lake are spacious and feel very private. I would suggest putting up your tent with the door facing the lake. The tent blocks the RV sites and you really have the feeling that you're alone. It's lovely. The pool, restrooms, and showers are clean and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and the manager lives on the property. I read a few of the other reviews and I'd like to comment on the bar situation. Yes, there's a bar and yes - they play music. However, Timber Lake DOES enforce it's posted quiet hours. We have never been kept awake by people partying here. It's kind of the best of both worlds. You can go to the bar, the pool, etc... but you also have a restful/peaceful night. They have a general store in case you forget something. One of my favorite things about Timber Lake is that they have coffee, donuts, and biscuits and gravy available on Saturday and Sunday mornings for very little money. There are indoor tables and chairs set up if you'd like to eat your breakfast inside while watching the news. For the theatre-lovers among you - Timber Lake Playhouse is just up the driveway. They put on fun/lively musicals and plays with professional actors/directors/etc. I highly recommend this place for tent campers, cabin campers, and RV folks. Thanks Ron and everyone on staff at Timber Lake!

We stayed here overnight for a family reunion in town and it was a very nice experience. The rooms…read moreare kept nicely, the pool and gym are well kept, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it.

One of the nicer super 8's that I have ever stayed in. The have a shuttle to get you downtown,…read moretook a cab back because it was 2am. Good free breakfest. Cheep.

If you've gotten this far reading reviews, stop and book your stay--you won't regret it…read more If you're still saying "maybe," just do it. We stayed in the Station House, a beautifully decorated, private, and peaceful cottage with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The food was exceptional from start to finish. Our first evening, we enjoyed a private dinner outdoors by the fire pit, listening to the soothing sounds of the babbling brook. The second night featured an unforgettable seven-course candlelit dinner in the main house. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Each morning, a generous breakfast was delivered to our cottage. You definitely won't leave hungry, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better dining experience anywhere else. Throughout our stay, our host, Michael, was energetic, kind, and welcoming. As both host and chef, he made every part of our visit feel personal and special. We're so thankful for the time and care he puts into creating such a memorable experience.

If there was an option for negative stars I would give it that. After check in the experience kept…read moregetting worse. We entered our cottage and were immediately greeted with a musty smell masked by recent spraying of potpourri. I immediately contacted our host, Michael, and he informed me that was from the previous guest and would dissipate. It was so bad that we couldn't be in the room and were relegated to our screened porch. The furniture on the porch had cushions that were black from mold. We requested dinner in our cabin and were told it would arrive around 7:30. We asked for it earlier and while they "tried to accomodate" the first courses arrived actually late at 8pm. We were told that the next courses would arrive 45 minutes later and didn't come until after 9pm. Meanwhile when we went to shower we discovered there was no hot water. After further investigation, by Michael, he informed us at about 10pm that there was 3 feet of water in the basement! Well that explains the musty smell and no hot water. At that time he did offer us another cottage, however we had decided to leave first thing in the morning. In the meantime the owner, Bill, is pleading with us to stay, but it was too late our mind was made up the anniversary trip was ruined. Bill offered, very kindly, to only charge us what we thought it was worth if we stayed. After leaving, however first thing in the morning he charged my card for the full 2 night stay and has not responded to any of my requests to reverse the charges. The sad thing is this could all be avoided had they not tried to mask over the smell from the beginning. One can only imagine the black mold growing in that basement!

Amazing place super cool love this place nice owner also! Spookyyyy…read moreI def would want to go back every year if I could

RGI is currently Reservation Only so if you want to go make sure to call ahead and get a time slot…read morewith the owners. Our group booked RGI for a hide and seek party in the house. We got 2 hours for a very reasonable $23 per person ($11.50/hr). You need a group of 10 or more to book it for hide and seek. Since we only did the hide and seek portion I will only speak to that experience and not the tour, you can read about the tour portion in other reviews below. Raven's Grinn is a haunted house in the same way that the Addam's Famly or Munsters house would be considered a haunted house. Half labyrinth, half art museum, half insane asylum in all the best ways possible. I spent two hours in the house and in the last 5 minutes found a secret passage that we still hadn't found. You won't find Freddy/Jason/Chucky anywhere in this house, but a large collection of eclectic art/furniture/stuff that leaves you confused, and maybe a bit uneasy. The Warfield's (owners) gave us a quick tour of the building and the different floors and then let us loose. They asked that we be respectful of a couple rules and areas that are off limits outside due to some storm damage and their private living areas, otherwise we had free reign of the "haunted" side. There is a ton of places to hide and get lost in so that each round took about an hour to find everyone. Hidden passageways, doors, and rooms are everywhere. I'm already trying to collect a group of friends together to go play again so I can explore further and see if there are any hidden areas that were missed. Big thanks to the Warfield's for creating such a unique experience that I'm happy to make the 2 hour drive from Chicago to do again.

Avoid at All Costs!!!! I booked a 5-night stay but left…read moreafter 2 nights because it was unsafe and gross- the room smelled like cigarette smoke, felt damp, and the AC wasn't working properly. Several men were drinking in the hallway outside my room-go to the parking lot or someone else's room??! The hotel advertises a "24-hour cancellation policy," but I was told it only applies before check-in--not 24 hours before any night you want to cancel. This was NOT clearly explained at booking or check-in. When I asked to leave early the staff were unhelpful and the manager was unavailable. I was told that I would have to pay for the full five days. I had to get his staff to call the manager and talked to him on their cell phone. he was rude and dismissive. He finally agreed that he would "work it out" so that I could leave early. Then I was charged for an extra night after I had already left. The manager claimed I missed a 3 PM cancellation cutoff and cancelled at 5:37. Of course the 3pm thing was never disclosed to me. This place is poorly managed, with unclear policies and rude staff. I've disputed the charges with my credit card and reported the issue to the booking site. If you value your safety and money, avoid this hotel.

We recently stayed at the Savanna Inn & Suites for a week. We arrived very early for our check in…read moredue to an overnight flight. The staff was very friendly and accommodating an allowed us to check in early to get some rest. I am not sure if they know what that meant but after a very long travel day it was greatly appreciated. Staff was amazing...rooms were very clean and they were very helpful through out our entire stay. If we are ever in the area again we will most definitely be staying there.

If you ever desire to get away for a quick and easy weekend within driving distance, Galena,…read moreIllinoisfprovides many activities to keep one busy and make for an enjoyable weekend. And instead of staying in a hotel or bed and breakfast, I highly recommend renting a house or townhome in the Galena territory. Many are familiar with Eagle Ridge resort, which resides in the Galena territory. Instead, call Dixie at A+ rentals, and rent a beautiful, private house from one of the owners for less than many of the hotels and b & b's in the area. We spent the weekend in Galena, and got a beautiful, modern and well-appointed 3 bedroom house in the wooded area of the Galena territory, for only $159 per night. The Galena territory is a large resort area full of wildlife, hills and rolling terrain, riding stables, lake, golf course, etc. Just about 10 minutes away is the town of Galena, a collection of charming little shoppes and great restaurants and bars. If you are active, you'll enjoy the challenges that the rolling terrain lends to runners (my butt is still hurting today!). Also, we saw tons of wildlife on our runs: a red headed woodpecker, a bobcat, lots of deer and wild turkey. At night we were able to enjoy a romantic fire and gaze out into the beautiful wooded landscape. And you can view the various properties online to decide which one appeals to you. The cool thing is they only charge you for the amount of people on the trip, so in some cases, you may even end up in a huge 6 bedrrom house and pay the same as per a small townhome.