River Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast

"This is absolutely a beautiful place to stay. The breakfast is cooked by the owner. It was always a fabulous breakfast and served with fruit. The view of the river and the gazebo is perfect. While I was staying there, found out that it was haunted. After finding out, I kept looking and listening for unknown guests. None appeared, however I googled it. It was 7th on the most popular haunted bed and breakfast. Haunted by the first lady owner and a housekeeper. Friendly is how they were described."

"An amazing piece of history. This hotel/bed and breakfast was built in 1812 and has stayed running off and on since then. The rooms are spacious and clean. Each room has it's own bathroom and the upstairs rooms have access to the upstairs porch. The breakfast are great. If you are a hiker this bed and breakfast is in the perfect location to tons of state parks and river to river trail. The staff is great and helpful with anything you need. The town does not have much in it but the views are amazing and really show off the beauty of southern illinois."

"Loved every minute at the hotel. We stayed here two nights, and loved our time at the Rose. The location is just about perfect, with a gazebo and waterfront right on the river. The breakfasts were amazing, and everyone was so nice. The rooms were great, with tall tall ceilings, and comfy beds. Surprisingly they have good wifi in the rooms as well. We were in the Mammy Rose room. Keep in mind the rooms and building is old, as in two centuries old. The rooms are clean and very nice. Really felt the history of the place and wished I would have had time delve more into that. Located right within the Shawnee National forest, it is that which is likely why you are there. If not, there isn't a lot around the area on either side of the river so if for whatever reason you want more options than nature and quiet then you shouldn't be here. Again, I can only rave on the structure and beautiful lot they have here. A great porch with amazing sunrises, awesome views of the river, right next to a fresh fish eatery, and you just sit back and soak in the history of the place. I have made it a point sense I've returned to tell everyone I know about the place. Go!"

"My time at the River Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast was wonderful!! The inn keepers were so welcoming and polite. The B&B was immaculate and beautifully decorated. My husband and I were staying for our ten year anniversary and we may make it our annual destination for our anniversary celebrations from here on out! Love it."

"Stayed there on several occasions. One of my favorite places for sure. The main house is very nice, but we've always rented the cottage by the pool. Sue and Bruce are the best hosts you could ask for. The breakfast in the mornings is a treat in itself. Will definitely stay there more in the years to come."