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  • Inn Details

    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.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Birders

    • Group events/small

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    Other Amenities:

    • bath salts

    • oversized Egyptian towels and robes

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  • Romance Packages

    10/11/2011 - 10/20/2012

    ONE ENCHANTED EVENING Enjoy a sumptuous Dinner for Two, at one of Five Fine Dining Restaurants, imagine your Classic Inn room, the Fireplace is blazing, the Jacuzzi whirling, the Sparkling Beverage cooling, next to the irresistible Fine Chocolates. Rooms are bathed in soft light, the sounds of your favorite music is softly playing and the one you love is there with you for "One Enchanted Evening" Starts @ $299.00 for Warbler suite. Also add in-room massage therapy at fireside $99.00 per person per hour

    Survivors Are Special/find A Cure

    7/22/2011 - 10/20/2012

    SURVIVORS ARE SPECIAL/FIND A CURE Enjoy our complimentary 3 Course Hot Breakfast in our sunroom where songbirds serenade and entertain you. Come and relax and be pampered and enveloped in nature. Sway in the hammock or take restful walks and long talks in our 6 acres of meadow and woodlands. Massage therapy in your room $99 per hour. Stay one night receive 1/2 off 2nd night. Monday - Thursday This is for Cancer patients. Starts @ $199 per night.

    Value Vacations

    10/11/2011 - 3/15/2012

    Special Midweek Stay @ Songbird Prairie Two nights Monday-Tuesday or Wednesdsay-Thursday $25.00 off Dinner@ Bon Femme One day plated breakfast ½ off Mani Pedi @ Cinnamon Tree $25.00 off $50.00 at Lifestyles Gifts $25.00 off Dinner @ don Quijote Treat from Designer Desserts 1 day continental breakfast taxes not included starts 11-1-11 to 3-15-2012 Two night Monday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Thursday night stays only. You will be wise as an owl when you choose this special! Migrate to Songbird Prairie for a two-night stay for two all just 50 miles southeast of Chicago. Flutter past the front door and choose among the Robin, Bluebird, Cardinal, and Purplefinch Suites at the property named one of Midwest Living‘s "30" favorite B&Bs and “one of the 20 perfect summer getaways” by Travel + Leisure. All rooms have warming gas fireplaces,spa tubs for two with the relaxing and soothing benefits of Chromotherapy. You’ll wake up chirping after your first night on plush beds,then enjoy a breakfast in the sunroom, listening to the sweet songs of the birds through microphones to the outside. Trade in your bird’s-eye view of nature for one that’s up close and personal and plan a visit to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, where Karner Blue butterflies flit, swallows nest, and waves crash along the shores. Shop at the Lifestyles before dining on duck à l’orange at Bon Femme Café or tapas and paella at Restaurante don Quijote. Plan for a mani-pedi too! $350.

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  • Hot Deal: Two Birds For One Stone

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$562.74
    • Savings:38%
    • Discount rate:$350

    Special BOGO Midweek Stay @ Songbird Prairie Two nights Monday-Tuesday or Wednesdsay-Thursday BOGO $25.00 off Dinner@ Bon Femme One day 3 course plated hot breakfast ½ off Mani Pedi @ Cinnamon Tree $7.00 off $20.00 at Lifestyles Gifts BOGO $25.00 of Dinner @ don Quijote or Bistro 157 BOGO Treat from Designer Desserts One day continental breakfast starts 11-1-11 to 03-15-2012 Two night Monday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Thursday night stays only. You will be wise as an owl when you choose this special! Migrate to Songbird Prairie for a two-night stay for two all just 50 miles southeast of Chicago. Flutter past the front door and choose among the Robin, Bluebird, Cardinal, and Purplefinch Suites at the property named one of Midwest Living‘s "30" favorite B&Bs and “one of the 20 perfect summer getaways” by Travel + Leisure. All rooms have warming gas fireplaces and spa tubs for two with the relaxing and soothing benefits of Chromotherapy. You’ll wake up chirping after your first night on plush beds, and then enjoy a breakfast in the sunroom, listening to the sweet songs of the birds through microphones to the outside. Trade in your bird’s-eye view of nature for one that’s up close and personal when you plan a visit to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, where Karner Blue butterflies flit, swallows nest, and waves crash along the shores. Shop at the nearby Lifestyles before dining on duck à l’orange at Bon Femme Café or tapas and paella at Restaurante don Quijote. Plan for a mani-pedi while he goes golfing! Trust us—this Escape is not just for the birds. “The lovely Colonial country home with white-trimmed dormers may attract visitors, but it’s the grounds’ prairie grass, roses, and many trees that lure the namesake songbirds on their way to and from the Indiana Dunes.” – Travel + Leisure songbirdprairie.com

    Cardinal Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $209/$229

    Warbler Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$219

    Bluebird Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $229/$249

    Purplefinch Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$219

    Robin Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $249/$269

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00    Check out: 11-10:30 on Sun

    • Minimum stay: special event weekends may require 2 night stay

    • Deposit amount required: 50% deposit required at time of reservation

    • Cancellations: We must have 10 days notice to cancel or a full room rate will be charged. If room is rented refund is less $15.00 processing fee.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: No

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • corporate rate/please inquire

  • Breakfast

    • Type: 3 course hot

    • Serving location: Sunroom or formal dining room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Touche' Souffle
    French toast souffle moist in the middle yet crusty on the top accompanied with bacon and sausage or ham and seasonal garnish.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    City

    • Merrillville

    • Distance to city: 6 miles

    • Directions to property:
      U.S. Rt 30 to 600 West 3/4 of a mile to entrance

    Airport

    • South Bend, IN (SBN-Michiana Regional)

    • Directions to property:
      Heading west on 80-94 to Rt 49 head south then west on Rt 30 to 600 West turn south to Songbird Prairie. Chicago O'Hare and Midway next closest airports

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Star Plaza Theatre

    • Deep River Water Park

    • Valparaiso University

    • Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

    • Taltree Arboretum

    • Outlet Stores

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Dunes National Lakeshore

    • Chicago Street/Memorial House Theatres

    • Albansese Chocolate Factory

    • Taltree Arboretum/gardens

    • Raddison Star Theatre

    • Valparaiso University

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

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    Write a review

    Beautiful retreat!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My husband stayed here for his birthday weekend. Even though it was only ten minutes from our house, we felt like we were at a retreat. The room was very nice. We especially loved the heated floors! We had in room massages that were very relaxing! Another one of my favorites things was the scrumptious breakfast! It was so delicious and felt like a chef from culinary school cooked our food! We would definitely return even just for breakfast! This is a wonderful retreat that we'd recommend to others wanting a true bed and breakfast experience. Thank you! Nicole and Joe W.

    January 2012 stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I stayed here for the first time while celebrating our 9th anniversary. Our hostess, Barbara, clearly has a gift for hospitality as we felt welcomed, cared for, and pampered. We were surprised and grateful for the opportunity to upgrade when we arrived, and enjoyed the Robin Suite immensely (the heated bathroom floor is a real treat in the winter). We delighted in the beautiful decorations and luxurious ammenities. Every detail including the music playing when we entered our room and at breakfast helped make our stay romantic and relaxing. Breakfast was a gourmet treat. The Songbird Prairie B&B is worth every penny.

    Another Great Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We arrived late and were greeted politely as usual. Food was great and the room decor was outstanding. We even forgot an item and it was mailed back to us immediately. Will continue coming back, hopefully quarterly. Joe and Jen Downers Grove, IL

    Our Favorite Place to stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Staying here you can expect: nights in total relaxation after long whirlpool soaks, romance by the fireplace in your room, every need being met by Barb and Efrain, and sorry to say it but you may gain a few pounds from her incredible 3 course Breakfasts. Overall it is a perfect place to go with someone you love!

    Wedding Night

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My husband and I spent our wedding night her last weekend and stayed in the Robin Suite. It was absolutely beautiful, and we could not have picked a better location for our first night together. Barbara was very accomodating and served us a delicious, gourmet breakfast the next morning. I would highly recommend this B&B to anyone!

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