The homeowner is a gracious host and very knowledgeable regarding not only the history of the mansion, but of the Victorian era as well. Jim provided a lot of insight into aspects of that period that I was not aware of.

We made last minute reservations to go see the Beall Mansion. We had no problems getting in for a tour. We were greeted by Joe and he went into great detail about the mansion. It was very interesting and we also got to see books with pictures about the restoration of the house. Joe had alot of interesting stories about... More

I took the wife here for our second anniversary, Had a wonderful time. Very historical mansion, lots of interesting antiques. Jim and Sandy have done such an amazing job restoring and preserving the property. The breakfast in bed was simply amazing! But then again so was the jacuzzi and all the other amenaties, like the beverage bar, and chocolate buffet.... More

I took some visiting relatives to the Beall Mansion for a tour and had a very lovely time. It is a beautiful home, and the history shared on the tour was very interesting. My relatives also commented that they enjoyed it very much. I also think it would be great to stay, and when I asked about the rates, they... More

So much history on how the house was built as well as restored to become the B&B that it is now. Very informative

I scheduled a tour for 30 senior citizens. The grounds were lovely with some spring flowers still blooming, the interior was beautifully restored, the furnishings had so much character, and the tour commentary added history and interest. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, and it is worth the visit. We were blessed with a sunny day and perfect temperatures. Allow an... More

We called to ask about taking a tour of the Beall Mansion, and Jim, the owner, arranged a private tour for my husband and I within the hour. He showed us through the whole house and gave us a lot of interesting information about the history of the building from the time of it's design and construction to the present... More

Whether you've lived in Alton all your life or you're visiting for the first time, a tour at the Beall Mansion is a must. The passion that owners Jim and Sandy have for the mansion becomes apparant as soon as you drive up to the property. The lanscaping is lovely and a perfect fit for the house. Upon entering and... More

Of the many things to do in Alton, IL this is a must. If you like history, architecture, relics from the past, this mansion has it. This house carries a great story and Jim tells it well. Every room is elegantly decorated and makes you feel like you are experiencing the 1900's first hand. 11-1/2 foot ceilings, marble floors, hand-carved... More