We recently stayed at Landers House B&B. The property has several rooms in the house and 4 cottages. Each of the cottages has a different theme. Ours was the Serengeti which was African/Safari themed with a faux thatched roof above the loft bedroom with skylights and touches like a leopard chair and zebra rug. There was also a wetbar with a refrigerator, a fireplace and a jacuzzi. It was the most unique and nicest places I have stayed.

It is well located in the small village of Utica (population of around 1,000). Utica is near Starved Rock State Park and the I&M Canal which has miles of walking trails. You are walking distance to the small downtown which has several bars, restaurants, shops and wineries. We ate at Duffy's both nights which is basic pub fare with a good beer selection.

Our cottage also had a screened in porch which was nice as it rained much of the weekend.

One note of caution, this is very high priced for a B&B... more