Songbird Prairie B&B 174 North 600 West Valparaiso Indiana 46385 USA http://www.songbirdprairie.com Phone: +1-219-759-4274 Fax: +1-646-304-7635 Cellular: +1-219-743-2096 Toll-free: +1-877-son-gbrd Toll-free: +1-877-766-4273

General Information

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., in their
guidebooks and on their web site at iLoveInns

2008/2009 winner from "Best of" BedAndBreakfast as the"Best in the Midwest" based on guest reviews

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Suites
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 169.00 and $ 249.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 40.00

Amenities

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 outside only
• 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

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal
• Built in 2000
• Opened for business in 2000
• Access for the disabled
• Parking available

Location

• Geographic region: Northwest Indiana
• Location is best described as: Countryside
  
• 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: SBN
• 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

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, Dunes National Lakeshore, Chicago Street/Memorial House Theatres, Albansese Chocolate Factory, Taltree Arboretum/gardens, Raddison Star Theatre, Valparaiso University, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming