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Jackson House

Alton, Illinois.

In town, but with a relaxing and secluded atmosphere. Choose an elegant guestroom or one of our cozy guesthouses, either The Barn or The Cave.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Your first glimpse of Jackson House will be of a graceful white frame house with green shutters, glimmering through the trees above a wooded slope.

A wraparound front porch invites you to lounge on the swing, sip a cold drink, and gaze through the oaks and maples to the meandering creek below.

Inside Jackson House, you'll be surrounded by treasured furnishings accumulated by the three generations of women who have owned and loved this house. Fresh flowers will greet you in your room. You can snuggle under a quilt, and fall asleep in the restful quiet created by the house's spacious curving hallway.

One of our founders, Eunice Perry, liked to end every Jackson House breakfast with a piece of pie. Yes, pie for breakfast! We like to continue that tradition by serving a piece of fresh fruit pie, creamy chess pie, or sweet potato pie as the finishing touch to your meal.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 120.00 - 165.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 4
With private baths: 4
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Complimentary wine

Nearest Airport(s): St. Louis, MO

Payment methods accepted:

• Cash

Services:

Sitting room, library, Jacuzzis, cottages, fireplaces, cable TV

Area Attractions and Activities:

Antiquing, riverboat gambling, golf, hiking, biking on the Great River Road, sightseeing in St. Louis, boating.

Jackson House is located in the Upper Alton Historic District just north of Route 140 and the Southern Illinois University Dental School. Jackson House offers a great central location for travelers interested in the antique shops, golfing, and riverboat gambling of Alton, the historical and archaeological sites of Cahokia and Springfield, the scenery and picturesque towns of the Great Mississippi River Road, and the attractions of St. Louis. A local map showing numbered routes and nearby streets is available.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Barn Again Guesthouse: This renovated horse & buggy barn combines rustic, traditional elements with modern comfort & luxury. Decorated in earth tones w/rich ethnic patterns, the barn has a whirlpool for 2, small fridge, deck & porch w/parlor stove.

The Cave Guesthouse: Cozy earth house nestled into the trees overlooking a creek. An atmosphere of tranquil seclusion, but this cave has touches of luxury: king sized bed, TV/VCR, whirlpool for two, a fireplace, a small refrigerator in the dining area.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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