Songbird Prairie B&B
"Songbird Prairie B&B was awarded Hotel of the Year" 2004 and 2008 by the Porter County Convention and Visitor's Commission.
"Chosen 1 of 25 Best Undiscovered Romantic Inns of America." 2006
"American Historic Inn's TOP TEN Romantic Inns for 2008"
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 soothing Jacuzzis for two and warming Fireplaces. Woodland gardens and trails surround this newly constructed Federal Style home. We look forward to serving you.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Merrillville, IN (6 miles east)
- Directions to property:
U.S. Rt 30 to 600 West 3/4 of a mile to entrance - Nearest major airport: South Bend, IN (SBN-Michiana Regional)
- Directions from airport:
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
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 155.00 and $ 195.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 40.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Board games |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Data port | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| Turndown Service | VCR |
| Videos | |
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| On Site | |
| CD player | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Internet Service |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| bath salts | oversized Egyptian towels and robes |
Meals
- A 3 course hot breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Sunroom or formal dining room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Touche' Souffle
French toast souffle moist in the middle yet crusty on the top accompanied with bacon and sausage or ham and seasonal garnish.
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is not permitted
- Deposit amount required (50% deposit required at time of reservation)
- Check in time is 4:00 and Check out time is 11-10:30 on Sun
- 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.
- Accepted by the following agencies:
- American Historic Inn's TOP TEN for 2008
- Certified Wildlife Habitat
- Indiana Bed and Breakfast Association
- PCCRVC
- R.O.S.E. Award Hotel of the Year 2004, nominee 2006,2007
- Sunflower award Innsidescoop
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | | corporate rate/please inquire | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Barbara & Efrain Rivera
- The innkeepers speak: English
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
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Taltree Arboretum/gardens, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming
Valparaiso Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Valparaiso, Indiana.