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  • Wonderful Breakfast Brought to your Suite
    Purple Suite Jacuzzi
    Southern Illinois Lodging Just Below Carbondale, IL and Southern Illinois University
    The Purple Wine Suite
    The Brown Suite - have a spa day with the Girls - Sleeps 4
    New Chandeler Hangs were there was once nothing!
    Most Romantic Southern Illinois bed and breakfast Suite The Gold Suite The Davie School Inn
    Owner and his children Anna, IL Southern Illinois Lodging
    Slate Chalk Boards Still hang in the Class rooms for Guests to write on!
    Southern Illinois Ladies Night out Suite Sleep 5 along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

    • Address 300 Freeman
      Anna, IL 62906
      USA
    • Phone+1-618-833-2377
    • Mobile+1-618-614-0779
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    Featured in USA Today Midwest Living St. Louis Post WGN News Romance, Family, Groups, Girls Night Out, Scrapbooking We are the place for you!!! 11 Suites ALL with Private Baths and Jacuzzi tubs I'm sure we will find a suite that is right for you. Located along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Shawnee National Forest, Giant City Park, and near SIU Carbondale.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 88 Reviews

    4.9 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Great time

    September 17, 2012

    Gary was Great, told us places to go visit and mapped out our adventure. Breakfast was at the top of the scale. Very nice people!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Relaxing honeymoon evening...

    May 03, 2012

    My husband and I stayed here for one night during our honeymoon. The room was beautiful, clean, and the largest B&B room we have stayed in. Anna is a nice little town. We visited a local winery and had dinner at the Brick House Grill. We had a very relaxing evening at this inn and wrote out our wedding thank you cards the night we stayed there. Breakfast was perfect and gave us the energy we needed for a morning run before we headed to Ferne Clyffe Park to camp for a night. We will be back to The Davie School Inn. Robin & Bob Risky

    Innkeeper Response
    It was very nice to meet you both. Thank you for staying at my Inn!

    5 out of 5
     

    Everyone has to enjoy this experience!

    December 05, 2011

    Our family stayed here for 2 nights this past weekend and enjoyed our stay so much they we are already planning our next trip back! Between us, we stayed in 3 of the unique and spacious guestrooms. Each room had their own special decor that made you feel right at home! The owner, Gary showed us all of the other rooms not occupied at the time as we all chose which rooms we would like to try next time! The chalkboards in the room were fun to leave messages to each other as someone was enjoying their jacuzzi bath or wandering throughout the school, looking at the memorabilia collected from the days that the school was open. We loved the tiny little desks, water fountains, school maps, books and pictures in our rooms and scattered throughout this spotlessly clean Bed and Breakfast. Now, about breakfast.. WOW! Our first breakfast of Gary's outstanding omelette, home fried potatoes, thick sliced bacon,toast, amazing sweet rolls and juice had us anticipating the next morning's breakfast to come! A french toast casserole, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, melon, sweet bread, and juice had our family of 9 eating at a large table on the landing so stuffed and happy that we could hardly move! We all said that this Inn was so comfortable and roomy that we would enjoy an extended stay on our next visit. What an amazing job Gary and Andrea have done to turn this beautiful 100 year old school house into one of the best Bed and Breakfast places I have ever stayed! Outstanding!

    5 out of 5
     

    Gorgeous Rooms, Great Find!

    November 07, 2011

    I stayed at the Inn this past weekend and it was amazing. The Gold Suite is so lavishly decorated. With a jacuzzi, fireplace, and amazing bed, it's very romantic. Everything you could think of was provided. This was a great find and I can't wait to come back!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Gary & Andrea Dahmer

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gary likes old cars and hot rods Andrea likes to go to Flea Markets and to cook.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish

    Resident Pets

    1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $85 - $285

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 2:30pm-6:00pm    Check Out: 11am

    • Minimum Stay: Memorial & Laborday Holiday weekends 3 night minimum and SIU Parents 2 night

    • Deposit Amount Required: There is a Credit Card Hold deposite required.

    • Cancellations: Cancellation Policy is if the reservation is cancelled more than 14 days prior there is a full refund. 48 hours cancellation you are charged full amount. When renting more than 2 Suites there is a 30 day Cacellation Policy!

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Wine is available

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Children Allowed: Well Behaved children are welcome

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • Militay
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 88 Reviews

    4.9 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Great time

    September 17, 2012

    Gary was Great, told us places to go visit and mapped out our adventure. Breakfast was at the top of the scale. Very nice people!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Relaxing honeymoon evening...

    May 03, 2012

    My husband and I stayed here for one night during our honeymoon. The room was beautiful, clean, and the largest B&B room we have stayed in. Anna is a nice little town. We visited a local winery and had dinner at the Brick House Grill. We had a very relaxing evening at this inn and wrote out our wedding thank you cards the night we stayed there. Breakfast was perfect and gave us the energy we needed for a morning run before we headed to Ferne Clyffe Park to camp for a night. We will be back to The Davie School Inn. Robin & Bob Risky

    Innkeeper Response
    It was very nice to meet you both. Thank you for staying at my Inn!

    5 out of 5
     

    Everyone has to enjoy this experience!

    December 05, 2011

    Our family stayed here for 2 nights this past weekend and enjoyed our stay so much they we are already planning our next trip back! Between us, we stayed in 3 of the unique and spacious guestrooms. Each room had their own special decor that made you feel right at home! The owner, Gary showed us all of the other rooms not occupied at the time as we all chose which rooms we would like to try next time! The chalkboards in the room were fun to leave messages to each other as someone was enjoying their jacuzzi bath or wandering throughout the school, looking at the memorabilia collected from the days that the school was open. We loved the tiny little desks, water fountains, school maps, books and pictures in our rooms and scattered throughout this spotlessly clean Bed and Breakfast. Now, about breakfast.. WOW! Our first breakfast of Gary's outstanding omelette, home fried potatoes, thick sliced bacon,toast, amazing sweet rolls and juice had us anticipating the next morning's breakfast to come! A french toast casserole, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, melon, sweet bread, and juice had our family of 9 eating at a large table on the landing so stuffed and happy that we could hardly move! We all said that this Inn was so comfortable and roomy that we would enjoy an extended stay on our next visit. What an amazing job Gary and Andrea have done to turn this beautiful 100 year old school house into one of the best Bed and Breakfast places I have ever stayed! Outstanding!

    5 out of 5
     

    Gorgeous Rooms, Great Find!

    November 07, 2011

    I stayed at the Inn this past weekend and it was amazing. The Gold Suite is so lavishly decorated. With a jacuzzi, fireplace, and amazing bed, it's very romantic. Everything you could think of was provided. This was a great find and I can't wait to come back!

    5 out of 5
     

    This place is amazing!

    October 30, 2011

    We were looking for a relaxing fall getaway, and the Davie School Inn exceeded expectations. From the warm hospitality to the amazing breakfasts to the remarkable way that Gary and Andrea have brought an old school building back to life, I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our weekend here. We're already planning a return visit in the spring!

    5 out of 5
     

    Unique & Amazing

    October 30, 2011

    This was by far the most unique B & B I've ever stayed in, it was also one of the most amazing. The breakfasts were amazing, and "Dave" was great...

    5 out of 5
     

    Sitter Family Reunion 2011

    September 25, 2011

    A charming and quaint bed and breakfast that offers service beyond what you can get at a large chain hotel. The school house environment adds to the alluring atmosphere, though with an old-fashioned appeal. Would definitely stay here again, when in the area.

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Each and Every Time!

    September 05, 2011

    This was our 7th trip to the Davie School Inn. Gary and Andrea are wonderful hosts. They make you feel welcome and part of the family. The rooms are so unique and comfortable. The jacuzzi tubs are a great way to relax after a long day on the wine trails. Gary cooks up a delicious breakfast so make sure you include it in your stay! We will definitely continue to go back!!!


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  • Location Type

    • Antique Shops

    • Park is out the back door

    • Quiet Street

    • Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City - Carbondale

    • Distance to city: 16 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I57- Take exit 30 (Anna Exit)Rte 146 Head West for 6 miles- Enter City Limits of anna-- go through 3 stop lights-- Turn Left on Market Street(Police Station on Left) Cross Railroad Tracks- Come to "T" Turn Right which is Davie Street-- Go 2 Blocks to Freeman Turn Left-- 2 Blocks on Left- Can't Miss It

    Airport

    • Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois) 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      On Rte 13 Head East to Rt 51 Go South 18 Miles To the Stop Light at Rt 146-- Turn Right- Go through 1 Stoplight Turn Left on Market Street(Police Station on Left) Cross Railroad Tracks- Come to "T" Turn Right which is Davie Street-- Go 2 blocks to Freeman Turn Left-- 2 Blocks on Left-- Can't Miss It- OR call we have a pickup service---


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

    • Southern Illinois University

    • Trail of Tears State Park

    • Bike Trails - Tunnel Hill

    • Cache River Wetlands

    • Heartland Climbing School

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Indoor Basketball

    • Indoor Washers

    • Limousine Service

    • Bus Service for groups

    • Antique tours

    • Winery tours

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

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    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • #1 Hospility

    • 850 Square Foot Suites

    • Breakfast in Suites at Time You Like

    • Great Service!

    • WI-FI

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Conference Rooms

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Breakfast Served in Suite

    • King Size Beds

    • All Private Baths with Jacuzzi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7am- 10am

    • Serving Location: Groups are sreved on the Landings,Guest room

    Signature Dish

    Omlet
    1. Lots of Eggs 2. Lots of Cheese 3. Lots of Veggies Wall La Gary's Famous Omlet

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Cook: Gary

    Additional food services

    • Coffee in Room

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Gary's Special
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 10 minutes

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