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Tara Point Inn and Cottages
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  • Inn Details

    Tara Point Inn, opened in 1991, situated on a high bluff offering perhaps the best view in the Midwest from the guest rooms and 200-foot deck. The Inn includes a spacious Game Room with pool table, shuffleboard as well as a BYOB. Choose from the Delta Queen Suite or one of the two Riverside Rooms in the Inn or one of 3 cottages nestled back a bit further from the Inn hosting 8 suites. Just 45 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch, quaint Grafton is called 'A Real American River Town' and lives up to its name.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Excellent views

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wet bar

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Most spectacular view in the Midwest.

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    Nightly Rate

    $168 - $216

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 P.M.    Check out: 11:00 A.M.

    • Deposit amount required: First night's stay.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to scheduled arrival to receive full refund. Otherwise, a refund will be made only if the room is rebooked.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: 9 years and older only.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Serving location: Breakfast/Dining Room for Inn Guests only, Cottages - Basic Continental in refridgerator.

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Cinnamon Rolls (Inn Guests)
    These rolls, made from an Amish recipe, have won 1st place at the Jersey County Fair.

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Soft drinks, coffee, tea

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  • Location Type

    • Small town

    City

    • St. Louis

    • Distance to city: 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From St. Louis take I-270 to U.S. 367 North and cross the Mississippi to Alton, Illinois. When reaching the Illinois side of the bridge, turn left. Turn left again at the third light. You will be on the Great River Road (Highway 100). You will travel 12 miles upriver to the town of Grafton. You will arrive on Main Street. Continue on Main for 9 blocks and turn right at Tara Point Dr. Proceed up the drive to the top of the hill. Prepare youself for the most striking view in hundreds of miles. A less senic route is I-270 to I-370, Right at Highway 94 to Grafton Ferry Road. Follow Grafton Ferry Road to the Ferry and cross the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to Grafton.

    Airport

    • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.) 45 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Casino

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Water Park

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Bald Eagle watching - Dec, Jan, Feb.

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    sets the bar high for other bed and breakfasts!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed at Tara Point in November and while the trees had already turned, the view from out cottage was spectacular. The two room suite was huge and the jacuzzi was enormous. It was very clean and the real wood fireplace added to the country feel and the romantic atmosphere. While it was a bit chilly outside, the rocking chairs on the front deck were nice to sit and enjoy the night air and sounds. It really set the bar high for other bed and breakfasts since this was our first visit to a bed and breakfast. We have since tried to find a comparable b&b and have had difficulty finding one with all the great amenities that Tara Point Cottages have. While the breakfast was continental and in our fridge, we didn't rate it as high as we would have if it would've contained some more adventurous food choices. However, since we had breakfast at our disposal at any time, we were able to sleep in and didn't have to worry about missing breakfast. Overall, it was awesome and one of the most romantic nights of our marriage.

    quiet and romantic

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    we love this place and always stay in one of the cottages.we look forward to our visits here every year

    Tara Point Inn and Cottages.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Beautiful view, warm and very friendly host.

    First time at a B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We loved staying at Tara Point. This was our first experience staying at a B&B. We were delighted. Tara Point main house is clean, comfortable, and the view is spectacular. Marg was very friendly and made sure our needs were met. We hope to stay there again!

    Charming B & B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed in one of the Cabins. It was very nice, clean, private and cold. On our first night, all properties lost electric at 10:30 pm. The temp outside was around 20 degrees. We tried effortlessly to reach the main house to get information regarding the blackout, but could not reach anyone. The power came back on at approximately 8:00 am the next morning. We did have a wood burning fireplace, however, we were unable to use jacuzzi, take shower or watch TV that first night. The second day and night was much better with power on. The owner, while not admitting any fault, offered another nights stay at 1/2 price. We felt that since we lost a whole evening, another night free was an appropriate compensation. She refused. I feel that because we were left in the dark and cold and not knowing if the owner even knew of the situation, better customer service would have been to offer another night at no cost.

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