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.

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!

Such a beautiful and comfortable home to stay in. Tammy is an awesome hostess and we highly…read morerecommend this as the place to stay in Centralia! Each room is beautifully decorated with access to a private bathroom. We can't wait to stay there again soon! Great WiFi, and snacks, drinks, etc provided. And if you are from Centralia, the photographs of days past of our hometown are so cool to look at to reminisce. The photos I've posted don't do justice to the gorgeous decor and woodwork of this stunning home.

Visiting the town on business, I am so fortunate to have stayed here. Tammy was incredibly sweet…read moreand when I say their beautiful B&B is one of the most relaxing and comfortable stays I've had while traveling, I am not embellishing. The cook Cindy delivered some of the most delicious breakfasts I've had. If you are needing to stay in Centralia overnight for any reason, I cannot recommend the Centralia Garden Bed and Breakfast enough. Exceeded all of my expectations.

We stayed at this B&B over the weekend for a wedding and it was absolutely perfect! It is…read moredecorated beautifully and the breakfast was delicious! The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Sarah and her family were there for anything we needed and beyond nice and pleasant to be around. It's walking distance to some shops, restaurants, a couple coffee shops, and a place to grab a drink. Next time we're in Ste. Gen we will most definitely try to stay here again. Highly recommend!

Where do I start? This is such an amazing BnB. One of the oldest west of the Mississippi River…read more From the time you walk though the front door, you're treated like family. The beautiful interior and design is gorgeous. The staff is extremely friendly. Ohhh the food, it was so amazing too! I wish I could give them 10 . We will definitely be back!!

Always nice to help a small business. They had a great dr who flux game. Not too many used books,…read more but we did find some great classics.

We were in town visiting family. Decided to give Tibbetts House a try. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience. Bret is a gracious host and his able canine assists Gus Gus and Otis put in "hard work" as well. Breakfast was delicious. We will definitely be back.

We had an amazing and relaxing time at this gorgeous property. The kids loved the swimming…read moreplatform. The waterfall and trails were great to explore.

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Peggy took GREAT care of us. I couldn't recommend this place more. It's pretty much the only option…read morein Pickneyville but it's also conveniently located within walking distance of a state park! We rode our bikes through the park south to one of our favorite breweries. Peggy is hospitable and friendly. For breakfast, served at a time you choose, there was eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, fruit, coffee, juice, and a pastry. What a selection! She does ask if you have food allergies first but we're not picky so, I guess we got a little bit of everything! Even though Peggy is getting on in years, she's a very engaging person to talk to. I was surprised how much in common I had with someone who had lived a much different life than I. Thanks again Peggy! We can't wait to come back!

My family and I were in a pinch and needed a place to stay as we closed on a house. They refused to…read moreallow us a place to stay because we had a chihuahua and cocker spaniel in their own separate kennels. This is quite literally an old barn next to an old butcher shop but 2 pups in their own kennel was too much for them to bear. No amount of money would persuade them. So, if you want to go sleep in an old barn, you can, just keep those filthy animals at home.

This place is one-of-a-kind in the Southern Illinois area! Whether it is a wedding, event area, or…read morejust need a place to stay, Pine Manor is highly recommended. It is as big as some hotels but has the same feel as being at home. Joyce & Julie are very accommodating and it is right outside of downtown Carbondale. The location is beautiful with its grounds, pool, hot tub, lake & fountains. Definitely going to come back. Only thing that they can improve on is improving the WIFI as it does go in and out sometimes. Other than that, go check it out!

My wife and I had our wedding here last Saturday. Throughout the whoel time from reserving the…read morelocation to cleaning up after the wedding the staff was amazingly friendly and willing to help make our wedding day as special as possible. The mansion its self is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. There is plenty of room throughout the house that both the both sides of the bridal party were able to get ready without even being on the same floor or side of the house. My wofe stayed the night before int he bridal suite which is huge. If the complete bridal party wanted to stay the night before the wedding they could with ease. We had a very big bridal party containing 20 people and had plenty of room. The outside of the mansion is beautifully landscaped with a gorgeous lake out front with a couple of fountains inside. There's a inground pool, hottub and outdoor bar/grill area also. Pine Manor went above and beyond to make our wedding day special and absolutely gorgeous!!

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.

Great service, super clean and the coffee was delicious! As a coffee connoisseur and a manager at a…read morecoffee shop. These places are what I look for! I was recommended the maple brown sugar shaken espresso. 10/10 it was sweet and strong exactly how I like my coffee! Definitely recommend!

I live out of state but rented a room at Steam for my sister's baby shower! She lives right down…read morethe street and it's one of her favorite spots, so it was perfect! The employees were incredibly helpful and kind, letting me in the day before to get to scope out the room! They were quick to help me get garbage bags the day of the shower as well! Oh, and the coffee? HEAVEN! Make sure you try the cold foam, it's like a big, fluffy, marshmallow! Absolutely recommend 100% whether for a rental spot for a party or for a delicious cup of coffee!