Hidden Lake B&B 433 Cook Avenue Jonesboro Illinois 62952 USA http://www.hiddenlakebb.com Phone: +1-618-833-5252 Fax: +1-618-833-5252

General Information

Nestled amongst twelve acres of woods, gardens and water, along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Hidden Lake Bed & Breakfast welcomes you to first class treatment and quiet country elegance. Four luxury suites, each with private baths and so much more, offer unique and captivating themes. Private balconies, fireplaces and private Jacuzzis are available in many of our accommodations. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in the beauty of the acreage and the abundance of birds feeding just outside the windows. Visit our web site for an area Calendar of Events as well as ideas on Great Ways to Spend the Day! See why Southernmost Illinois is the best kept secret in Illinois!

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Suites
• There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 140.00 and $ 175.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: Guest House
  To ensure your privacy, all of our guest suites are equipped with private entrances allowing you to come and go as you please. Three, with lovely balconies, are located in our Guest House. The fourth which opens to a large flower garden, is adjacent to the Main House.

Amenities

Meals

• A Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00 am to 10 am
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room, In room
• Additional food services included in room rate: In-suite Coffee, Tea, etc, In-suite Snacks, In-suite water and sodas
• Special meals available: Low Carb, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 night stay required on weekends as well as mid-week)
• Smoking is not allowed (Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children (Our B&B is best suited for children 14 and over.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Complimentary delivery of Southern Illinois wine available.)
• Deposit amount required (A credit card will hold your reservation leaving you free to pay with cash, check or charge when you arrive. You may also send a check for the required deposit, 50% of your stay, to hold your reservation.)
• Check in time is 3 - 10pm and Check out time is 11 am
• Cancellations:
  A full refund will be made for a cancellation received ten days prior to the reservation date. Twenty days notice required when reserving three or more rooms/suites. Cancellations received with less than 36 hours notice will result in a cancellation charge equal to 100% of your stay.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Bed and Breakfast Association

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Contemporary
• Built in 1981
• Opened for business in 1998
• Restored / Remodeled in 1998
• Parking available (Ample on-site parking)

Location

• Geographic region: Southern Illinois
• Location is best described as: National Forest, Countryside, Small town, Wine country
  
• Nearest major city: Carbondale, IL (22 miles South)
• Directions to property:
  From Chicago, take I-57 south to Rt. 146, mile-marker 30. Take Rt. 146 west through Anna and Jonesboro, approximately 9 miles, to Cook Avenue. Turn left and proceed 1/2 mile to our address. From Paducah, take I-24 north to Rt. 146 west through Anna and Jonesboro to Cook Avenue. Turn left, south, on Cook and proceed 1/2 mile to our address.
• Nearest major airport: STL 130 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take I-55 to Cape Girardeau and cross the river onto Illinois Rt. 146. Take 146 east to Jonesboro, approximately 23 miles, turning right on Cook Avenue. Proceed 1/2 mile to our address.
• Meeting places:
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): John & Mary Jo Smith
  John is an avid runner with a passion for fishing! Also an amateur photographer, many of John's works are displayed in the breakfast room at the B&B. Mary Jo, also a runner, spends her time in the many gardens and reading or crocheting on the rainy days.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Antique & Working Barns , Cache River Wetlands, Wine Trail Tours, Vineyard Mystery Dinners , Heron Pond Boardwalk, Historic Churches, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Murder Mystery Dinners & Dances, Peach, Apple and Berry Picking, Rock Climbing, Antiquing, Wine Tasting & Wine Festivals, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Water sports