Tara Point Inn and Cottages
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.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: St. Louis, MO (50 miles N)
- 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. - Nearest major airport: St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.) 45 miles
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: 3 Rooms/8 Cottages
- There are 11 guest accommodations (11 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 168.00 and $ 216.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 168.00 and $ 216.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
Amenities
| In 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 | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Library |
| Videos | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Most spectacular view in the Midwest. | |
Meals
- A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/Dining Room for Inn Guests only, Cottages - Basic Continental in refridgerator.
- Additional food services included in room rate: Soft drinks, coffee, tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Our signature dish is Cinnamon Rolls (Inn Guests)
These rolls, made from an Amish recipe, have won 1st place at the Jersey County Fair.
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (9 years and older only.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (First night's stay.)
- Check in time is 3:00 P.M. and Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
- 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.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Marg Wright
Marg enjoys people and entertaining. - The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Casino, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Water Park, Picnic area, River, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
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
Grafton Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Grafton, Illinois.