Cabin is beautiful. The food is excellent. Sharon & Van are great hosts. Loved it.

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Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon, evening, campfire, hiking, overnight, breakfast at BGC.

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This cabin is a real treasure-a quiet and serene place for a getaway but would be great for families too, as there is plenty of space for outdoor games, fishing, campfires, etc. It is extremely clean with lots of special personal touches. Van and Sharon are friendly and very helpful, and the food was fantastic-both dinner and breakfast. We hated to leave. I plan to go back again (the sooner the better), and will definitely recommend it to all my friends and family!

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A beautiful lakeside cabin with all the amenities nestled in lovely wooded setting. The food, including wine and crockpot dinner, was delicious! Hosts were friendly. Enjoyed the winetasting trail. The bear decor was fun.

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This place gets 5 stars all the way! Outstanding hosts, beautiful and clean cabin, delicious food, good wine, many things to do(or not). We can't wait to go back. Van and Sharon really go out of the way to make your stay enjoyable. D&L Schneider Champaign,Il

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We just got married on September 26, 2009 our name is Lynn and Raoul Trahan . After a year of planning for the wedding and booking our stay with the Boatmans and Bear Grove Cabins we could hardly wait to get there. Once we were at the cabin we meet Sharon who took us from her private driveway to the cabin we had booked it was very beautiful. It was more than we exspected the meals were outstanding and the breakfasts we just as good especially Van's peach butter anyone who goes there should request it. We got the much needed peace and quite and alone time for our honeymoon that we wanted. Van and Sharon asked us if there was anything we thought they needed to improve on and we told them absolutly not you can't improve something that is 100 % PERFECT. We will be going back for our 1 year anniversary next year. Thanks Van and Sharon for all of your hospitality and your beautiful cabin, as well as the walking trails next time we will bring our fishing gear and our walking shoes no one could want more than what you get for your money at Bear Grove Cabins!! You can't get any better than this bed and breakfast and it is only miles from our home.

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The cabin was very clean and outstanding. Van and Sharon were very accomodating. We will definitely stay here again in the future.

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I was visiting the Forsee Vineyards Winery in Coffeen, IL and picked up the brochure to Bear Grove Cabin. Father's Day was coming soon and I thought "What a great Father's Day gift!" (Of course, his wife, and me and my husband would join him!) The four of us had a wonderful time at Bear Grove Cabin. Van and Sharon are great hosts! More than a "bed" and "breakfast", this cabin comes fully equipped with anything you could want or need. Most of all, peace and quiet. My husband fished. We walked the woods looking for mushrooms. Sat by the fireside at dusk under a clear star-filled sky! If you choose to stay at Bear Grove Cabin, you won't be disappointed. Whether it's for some quiet couple time, or family time, it is the prefect getaway! Bob and Kim Hillsboro, IL

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We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the great meals, lake, and very private cabin. The owners are great hosts and made us feel very welcome. You won't be disappointed in your stay.

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This beautiful cabin is in a most serene country setting. The hosts are discreetly attentive and provide any comforts you could want. We'll come again!

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It was amazing. It was like being in another world. It helped make my husbands birthday. We can't wait to go back. It is hard to describe, we have told many of our friends and they are all interested in going and we have had some want the number. It is like Heaven on Earth.

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5 of us stayed at the cabin for our "College Friends Get-together". It was just the perfect spot for us. The meals were excellent and so convenient. The extreme heat kept us from doing much outdoors which we regretted but we had no control!! The cabin was very clean and neatly decorated. The price was definitely right. I can't think of enough good things to say! It's definitely worth recommending to other groups.

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We loved our stay at the cabin. The cabin is decorated beautifully and filled with so many personal touches to make a stay special. The evening meal really sets this bed and breakfast apart from others. It was so romantic to have a candlelit dinner ready when we arrived that we could share in total privacy. All of the food was terrific. We loved relaxing on the porch and the fire pit was great. We will be back! Tony & Charlene

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The best hospitality ever! The Inn Keepers went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience, they did so many extras to make our stay a special one. The cabin is beautiful, elegant and stocked with everything we needed for our stay! The food was wonderful too! Great Atmosphere! Amy, Alyssa and Justin Springfield, IL

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My wife and I are expecting our second child in a few weeks. We were wondering if we'd find a B&B that was a cabin and private. We didn't want to eat dinner or breakfast with other people, we were wanting to get away just the two of us. This was exactly what we needed. We sat outside and made smores, the dinner was awesome, cabin clean, and breakfast was good. We will be back and will need atlease two days so that we can get some fishing and trails in. Van and Sharon are two great hosts with wonderful dogs. We would like to get to know them better on our next visit, this one was all about alone time and they gave us privacy, it was great. Pro's: Game Room (loft), Surround Sound with flat panel tv, CLEAN cabin, unbelievable food, lake to fish on, outside fire pit (wood included), great hosts Con's: would be nice if it had some sort of hot tub or jacuzzi. (just being picky now) :-) Van and Sharon, keep up this great cabin.

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We had a great relaxing weekend! The cabin was clean and comfortable, the food was excellent and Van and Sharon were great hosts. We appreciated the convenience of the snacks, breakfast on our own schedule and dinner so we could just continue relaxing and not worry about finding a restaurant. The view of the pond and trees made it feel like our own personal escape. We lucked out with beautiful weather and enjoyed the spring sounds of birds and frogs! Thanks for a great weekend! Bear Grove Cabins makes a fantastic weekend escape!

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What an amazing time we had at Bear Grove Cabins! I can't think of one thing that would have made this a more pleasant experience. My husband and I went with two other couples - plenty of room, plenty of food, and amazing hospitality! Plus, the cost is amazing, especially considering that dinner and wine are provided. We can't wait to go back!

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Bear Grove Cabin was FABULOUS!!!! From the hospitality, to the amazing views, it was a great weekend getaway! Love the fishing, nature trails, bird watching, and sitting around the camp fire! What more could you ask for! Thanks Van and Sharon!

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This is an awesome place to stay- loved sitting on the porch looking out over the lake- very peaceful! Excellent food! Van and Sharon are tops!!

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This is a stunning log home, impeccably well kept. The outdoor amenities will be wonderful in the warm weather. There is a firepit and plenty of firewood with a pond extending beyond that. A treeline surrounds the yard and the owners have equipped the area with bird feeders. In the morning the yard is full of beautiful birds as they feed and then retreat to the trees. There is also a map with information on trails that you can walk around the property. The owners are really sweet people and have many added extras in the home when you arrive (basket of snacks, candles throughout the house, flashlights, book and binocular on bird watching and on and on).

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A perfect way to bring in the 2009 New Year. Bear Grove Cabins was the perfect getaway. The minute you walked in the door you felt like you were home. Our hosts were very friendly and made you feel very welcomed. My husband is an outdoors man and I knew this would be the perfect getaway for us. I little place less than an hour from home where we can come to relax and get away from the hub-bub. We would recommend this place to all of our friends. We are already planning on coming back. Thanks to Van & Sharon for having such a wonderful place. Your place is top of the line in our book. Chris & Sheila Vollmer Springfield, IL

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great place and warm and welcoming proprietors.

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The accommodations are fabulous, clean, and comfortable. Van and Sharon are hosts beyond compare! The food and hospitality were great!

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what a great place to relax and spend quiet time with family and friends!

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relaxing, quiet, what I was looking for. Great accommodations.

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This is a super place, wonderfully appointed, great meals provided, and wine glasses to take home- you'll never forget this place!

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The cabin was absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing and the owners were wonderful. We all enjoyed the walks along many of the paths, we made banana boats and smores and enjoyed the company of the owners wonderful dog. I can not wait to visit them again soon.

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The cabin was gorgeous. It was very clean and the food was wonderful. We actually couldnt' eat it all. The owners of the cabin were wonderful. We walked on trails, made Smores by the fire pit, and enjoyed a much needed break with our children. It was quiet and the scenery around their private fishing pond was awesome. I would definately visit again sometime.

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wonderful log cabin lodge! clean! decorated beautifully! VERY accommodating and friendly! Peaceful! They think of everything

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My husband and I stayed at the cabin for our honeymoon. It was peaceful and relaxing. We got to kick back and enjoy Sharon's home cooking.

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Surprised my husband with an overnight stay. The food was wonderful and we enjoyed a campfire that evening. The rain, luckily, held off til the next morning. It's so beautiful and peaceful out there. And Sharon was so nice. Can't wait to go again!!!

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Van and Sharon were so accomodating and we had a wonderful stay at the cabin!

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Our faimly of 8 (5 adults and 3 children) enjoyed a weekend at the cabin. It was a wonderful break from the day-to-day grind. The food was wonderful - especially the beef stew and breakfast casserole. We enjoyed Saturday evening by the fire ring, cooking hot dogs and making somores. We really enjoyed our visit and hope to come back agin.

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This Log Cabin is a beautiful, clean, quiet, romantic, and perfect getaway. We couldn't believe this log cabin was in the middle of "no Where". BUt yet, still so close to St. Louis. It reminded us of a 5 star Hotel with all the amenties. The owners are very friendly and the food is delicious. The kitchen is perfect if you like to cook and the living room is so cozy with the flat screen tv and beautiful scenery outside. The fishing was perfect on the 3 acre pond. It is a great get away to recharge your "life" and remember what is most important. I would highly recommend this gem.

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We stayed at the cabin for a long weekend in July. We had 4 adults and a child and had plenty of room for everyone. The meals we had were VERY good! Van and Sharon try and succeed to make your stay a great experience. They are loaded with games and movies and alot of helpful information. We spent a day on the nearby lake and when we came home, had a hot meal waiting and a firepit that had been set up all over again for us! A great place to get away from it all! Thank you for everything!

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We enjoyed the peacefulness of the cabin and its surroundings. The meals were wonderful and the innkeepers were very personable. This is a great "get away from it all" bed and breakfast.

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I recently stayed at the cabin for 3 nights with my husband and family. We had a wonderful time from our arrival to our sad and reluctant departure. Van and Sharon couldn't have been more hospitable. The food was great and plentiful. Plenty to do in the area, with Carlyle Lake and the Forsee Vineyard and Winery nearby. A fantastic time was had by all!

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The Bear grove cabins is a wonderful place to stay. The food was out of this world and the inn keepers are great. The cabin was stocked with many extras such as snacks and board games. I really felt as if I was at "home" in the cabin. My husband loved the fishing and the campfire in the evening was so relaxing! I would recomend this cabin to everyone and am trying to plan my next visit.

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Our stay at Bear Grove Cabin was fantastic. The view was beautiful and it was very peaceful. My husabnd and I statyed there for our 5th annv. and we plan to go back for our 6th. Van and Sharon are an extremely nice couple. They made everything perfect.

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