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Inselhaus
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  • Inn Details

    In October of 2002 Karl and Dorothee Gossel bought the house with the interest of welcoming visitors to the area and preserving a piece of Macomb's history. Dorothee operated a Bed&Breakfast in Germany on the island Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea. The logo of the Inselhaus shows the map of the island Fehmarn.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Farming, traveling, family

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • voted best B&B in Macomb by WIU students

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Secretarial services

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

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    Nightly Rate

    $90 - $145

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: call innkeeper    Check out: 11a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: A one night deposti is required to guarantee a reservation

    • Cancellations: Inselhaus does not operate like a hotel. We have a small number of rooms and need as much notice as possible if you have to cancel your reservation. Cancellations have to be made by phone or email at 14 days in advance to avoid a charge. Whole house cancellations must be made at least 30 days in advance to a charge of the full abount of the reservation.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited

    Discount type

    • State rate
      Percent off: 10%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8a.m. to 10a.m.

    • Serving location: on the balcony or porch, Breakfast Room, Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Inselhaus French Toast
    In small bowl beat 3 eggs and 6 Tblsp peach preserve. Beat in 3/4 c cream. Place 6 slices of one day old bread without crust and bottom in 11x7 ich baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread and refrigerate overnight. In small bowl beat 1/2 c preserve and 4 Tblsp butter until fluffy. At serving time, melt 2 Tblsp in skillet, add 3 bread slices and cook over med. heat until browned, turning once. Remove and keep warm. Cook remaining slices of bread. Serve each French Toast with 1 Tblsp peach butter and toasted almonds and powdered sugar.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Vegan

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  • Location Type

    • Small town

    City

    • Peoria

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

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    A Journey to Wonderland

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    There is no place like Inselhaus. Add it to your bucket list.

    One of our best wedding gifts

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    One of our friends gave us a gift certificate for a one night stay at the Inselhaus as a wedding gift. My wife and I are both in our mid 20's and had never been to a B&B before and honestly we always though we were too young to enjoy a B&B. However since we received the stay as a gift we figured we would give it a shot. Dorothee quickly changed our mind about B&Bs the moment we walked in the door! She was very inviting and made us feel right at home. We stayed in Room 1 and the room and private bathroom were very nice and clean! Our certificate included the strawberry and champagne, rose petal turndown, and breakfast in bed. When we first arrived Dorothee brought up chocolate covered strawberry and small bottle of champagne. The strawberries were dipped in chocolate and were very delicious and fresh. She asked what our plans were for the evening and we told her about a couple restaurants we though about trying. She gave us suggestions on which ones she preferred and then told us that she had tickets to a charity wine tasting event at Western Illinois University. She had two tickets that she was not able to use and offered them to us! We had never been to a wine tasting before but had recently been getting into wine so it was perfect. After the wine tasting we went to the restaurant she suggested (Shiloh's) and had a wonderful meal. Upon returning to our room our bed was covered in rose petals that was a part of our package. She also set out another plate of chocolate covered strawberries and gave us another small bottle of champagne! The certificate was just for one set of strawberries and champagne so we were pleasantly surprised by this. The next morning she brought us breakfast in bed and everything was very delicious! Dorothee is a great hostess and she changed our mind forever about B&B's. I would definitely recommend Inselhaus to anyone, whether it is your very first B&B or 100th, you will not be disappointed!

    Wonderful Hospitality

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    This was a real treat staying at Inselhaus before our annual Cornerstone Festival visit. It was such a nice visit and Dorothee could not have been more pleasant or kind. Both of the rooms we stayed in were very clean and had plenty of space. The breakfasts were lovely and we had plenty to eat as well.

    Never been in such a comfy and detail oriented B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I have traveled the world and have stayed in many B&Bs over the years, some pretty some not so pretty. When I arrived in Macomb I did not expect much of the B&B since Macomb is somewhat off the beaten track. I was in for a surprise! Not only was the Inn in a gorgeous turn of the century, freshly renovated house, but it also it' interior was designed in a comfortable, homey style. The rooms were exceptionally clean, the decor contemporary and the love for detail amazing. I immidiatky felt at home. The whole experience was made perfect by the Innkeeper Dorothee's attention to your every need, from tea to the front of your door in the morning, to home baked cookies with your glass of wine at night. The breakfast too was exquisite. I didn't want to leave. I wish Macomb were closer to where I live and I would spend every other weekend there, making it my home away from home. I highly recommend the Inselhaus, there should me more people like Dorothee around that take customer service so seriously and seem to enjoy it too.

    Rose Petals & Romance at Inselhaus

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We would never have gone to Macomb, which is in far West Central Illinois, except that we heard about the fine European hospitality at Inselhaus Bed & Breakfast. Our experience there surpassed our expectations, and German native Dorothee Gossel is a truly professional innkeeper. We arrived in late afternoon, and enjoyed fresh baked goodies and wine in the parlor of this fully renovated 110 year old mansion. The other guest and innkeeper provided erudite and sophisticated conversation before it was time for dinner. We dined on Macomb’s square with a bird’s eye view from the second floor of Shiloh restaurant, and the gourmet offerings were surprising, delicious, and beautifully presented. After lingering over dinner and enjoying a cool summer evening, we arrived back at Inselhaus to a bed covered in rose petals, champagne, and two glasses by our bedside. What a lovely night, and the bed and room were so comfortable and tastefully decorated. Every room at Inselhaus has its own scrupulously clean bathroom with new gleaming fixtures and luxury bath products from Gilchrist & Soames of London. Breakfast was served in bed at 10AM, and included eggs benedict, juice, and a fresh fruit cup with yogurt and granola. Since Macomb is so near the Iowa border, we crossed the Mississippi River to Iowa and enjoyed a tour of Keokuk and Fort Madison. Dinner was at Magnolia’s the second night, which is in another beautifully restored building on Macomb’s square with a Southern flair gourmet menu. We passed the evening in the enchanting company of our innkeeper and then retired to our lovely room #1. Coffee was served on the second story balcony and an early breakfast to accommodate our schedule was just as well-prepared as the previous morning’s meal. We enjoyed the rest, romance, gourmet repast, rose petals, and Dorothee Gossel’s special brand of European hospitality!

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