Description
Circa 1855. Truly elegant as well as historic, this brick Gothic Revival, pre-Civil War mansion was built for a renowned Mississippi River steamboat captain. The inn exudes luxury while imparting a welcome, friendly ambiance. Main-floor parlors include a library and billiards room. A central parlor on the second floor offers early-morning Gevalia coffee and tea. Enjoy midweek afternoon treats or wine and cheese on the weekends. Each guest bedroom features a fireplace, heirloom furniture, vintage photographs and original artwork. The formal dining room is set with antique china, crystal and silver for a breakfast that is sure to please. Relax on the front porch overlooking roses.Publicity and Awards: Country Magazine, Illinois Now Magazine, America's Best Bed & Breakfast Recipes, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald (northwest Illinois suburbs), ABC and WGN TV in 2007.Location: City/Urban and Near downtown Galena.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $105 to $160
Payment types accepted include Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Master Card, Visa, Discover and Cash.
Rooms: This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 1 suite.
The types of beds available include Queen, Double and Twin.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: Saturday night reservation requires 2 night stay
Cancellation: 14-day cancellation policy. See web site for complete policy
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Wine time.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Wine.
Amenities In Room: Wireless Internet Access, VCR, Television, Reading Lamps, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Fireplace, DVD, CD Player, Cable TV, Air Conditioning, Clock Radio, Central Air, Heirloom antique furnishings, Flat screen LCD TVs, DVD players (video library), Early morning coffee and late night hot beverages outside room.
Amenities On Site: VCR, Television, Phone, Parlor Games, Mac, Library, Gift Shop, Fireplace, DVD, Computers, Billiard room, Original parlors, Gazebo, Large covered front porch and LCD TVs.
Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Flexible Check in/out Times, Continental breakfast available, special business rates and WI-FI connection.
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Spa Services
Off-Site Spa Services Available
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Specials
 - One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are Bess or Amanda Room, November-February, Monday-Thursday, subject to availability
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Activities
Events Hosted: Meetings, Honeymoons, Romantic Getaways, Family Reunions, Seminars and Weddings.
Other Activities: Wineries, Water Sports, Tennis, Sports Events, Major College, Skiing Downhill, Skiing Cross Country, Shopping (Local Crafts), Parks, Museums, Live Theater, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Golf, Fishing, Canoeing/Kayaking, Bicycling, Art Galleries, Antiquing, Historic district, Trolley tours, Ghost tours, Historic attractions and Riverboat cruises.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
Fried Green Tomatoes, Perry Street Brasserie.
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Historic Interest
One of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the Midwest. The 22-room mansion was built from an Andrew Jackson Downing plan for Daniel Harris, a legendary steamboat captain on the Mississippi River
Historic Awards: State Historical Site (Granted), National Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted) and City Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust, Local Historical Society, City Historical Society and State Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: US Grant Home, America's River Center, Dubuque Historical Society Museum (15 miles), Apple River Fort
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Romantic Interest
 Lovely antique decor, many parlors and private places for quiet moments
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