Travel back in time to the late 1800's, but relax in the splendor of your own spacious suite. NW IN TIMES newspaper and SHORE magazine readers voted the Inn the BEST B&B and the readers of IN BUSINESS magazine the BEST RETREAT CENTER in 2010. Featured in MIDWEST LIVING magazine and on ABC-TV Chicago's 190-North. Private bath, Jacuzzi(R), cable television, balcony and a cozy fire - all for you. A library, solarium, open kitchen for quiet respite or the opportunity to meet new friends. An Executive Conference Center for that special meeting or lease the entire Inn for your group of friends and that very special occasion. Reserve your time for that special getaway at northwest Indiana's truly executive class bed

"A Hundred Thousand Welcomes" await you at our Celtic inspired inn."Ce'ad mile fai'lte".

Our home was built at the turn of the century by Frank and Alma Brown. Mr. Brown chose the quarter sawn oak that fills our entry and first floor common rooms. Stained glass and leaded glass windows give a prism effect of sunny mornings during breakfast. A full breakfast is served in the dining room and early morning coffee and teas are available in the front parlor at 7:30 am. We invite you to enjoy our 5 guest rooms with private baths, our parlors to read or work on our ongoing puzzle, or watch a movie. We have filled our home with antiques and family pieces to make your stay comfortable. Our large front porch is complete with a swing and furniture where you may catch a passing horse and buggy. Just a short walk from our Inn, are 5 antique malls and craft shops. We offer special midweek and winter rates.

1896 farmhouse on 170 acres of restored prairies, woods, meadows, and dunes.

2011 Named one of Midwest Living's "30 Favorite Midwest B&Bs" 2010 Midwest Living "Out and About Chicago" 2009 winner from "Best of" BedAndBreakfast as the "Best in the Midwest" based on guest reviews Named as one of the top 25 "Best Undiscovered Incredibly Romantic Inns" by BedAndBreakfast Recipient of the coveted "2008 Top 10 Romantic Inns" award from American Historic Inns, Inc. Named “One of the 20 Perfect Summer Getaways for 2008” by Travel & Leisure Magazine Winner of the 2004 and 2008 and 2011 "Hotel of the Year" for the Casual Coast of Indiana as selected by the Porter County Tourism Your hosts Barbara and Efrain Rivera welcome you to Northwest Indiana. Songbird Prairie is located on 6 wooded acres in the Great Lakes Region, close to Chicago and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. We offer songbird theme guest rooms with classic Ethan Allen furnishings, private baths with a soothing Jacuzzi for two and warming Fireplaces. Woodland gardens and trails surround this newly constructed Federal Style home. We look forward to serving you.