Great House of Galesburg

I recently returned to the Great House for a weekend visit to Knox College. I have stayed there before; this time I was in the Craftsman Room. The room was very comfortable; I slept well both nights. There was a small issue with the HVAC system while I was there and the owner and manager were very responsive. Some maintenance was being done at the entrance as well (as is to be expected with an older house from time to time) and the owner let me know ahead of time.||This is not a true B&B, and if you're looking for a full breakfast, you'll have to go out. The last time I was here there were some homemade baked goods in the kitchen (breakfast is "help yourself"); this time there was yogurt and some bread for toast. There is a coffee station on the second floor in addition to a coffee maker i

We had a wonderful experience staying here over the weekend. Linda and Dawn were very welcoming and gracious in every way. The home was immaculate. The suite was amazingly comfortable and we loved the decor with all of the antiques. We also appreciated the large parking area that was easy to get in and out of. We also appreciated Linda taking the time to tell us the fascinating history of the home... it's definitely unique and interesting. The kitchen was beautifully stocked with everything we could want (and some awesome treats as well). It was just a fun weekend - glad we found this place. We will definitely be back.

My husband I recently stayed at The Great House of Galesburg. It was wonderful to have such a comfortable, spacious and grand home to relax in before boarding a train for a two day trip home to CA. Linda was in contact prior to our arrival, and during our stay, via text and email, alerting us when our room was ready (early) and allowing us to check out a little later since our train was arriving later afternoon day of our departure. We had the opportunity to meet her before we left and were given shop and cafe recommendations and more history about the home and area. She was very friendly, helpful, kind and accommodating. The home was very clean and was a treasure trove of historical information, including a set up of a possible/probable Underground Railroad scenario. There is plenty of pa

The house is spectacular in every way and is well restored and decorated. It was like going back in time, but with modern amenities. ||There were a lot of interesting pictures and explanations of the history of the house all around. There was a TV in the back room for a group, plus one in the room providing Netflix etc. We caught a recent movie for fun, just like home. ||The four post bed in our Executive Suite was really nice, as was all the furniture in the house. I wish the other rooms had king size beds so we could try them out too next time.

The good: The house is pretty and clean. It is convenient to downtown Galesburg. There is ample parking.||The less good: The breakfast consisted of a few Yoplait yogurts that guests were to get out of the refrigerator on their own. Guests could make their own coffee; no milk or cream was provided. I asked the owner and house manager, who were never on site, if this was what was intended. I was told that I should have known what to expect based on the house rules. I would have had a better breakfast at any of the cheaper motels in town.||The rooms are advertised as accommodating up to three people: this assumes that two will share the bed and the third will get an air mattress on the floor. The air mattress leaked and was flat by morning. No one responded to my text about that.||The nightly