Proprietor Beth Harvey has created a welcoming retreat for weary travelers. The house is gorgeous, the furnishings luxurious, and the breakfasts memorable. Beth and her daughter are terrific hosts, and our stay with them ranks among the very best travel experiences in our lives. Best of all, they are good people, and they have a way of making you feel as if you're not so terrible yourself.

Rely on Beth to be your trusted guide to the best places to visit, the best restaurants, and the most effective means of transportation. Oak Park, too, is a jewel: a neighborhood that mingles lovingly kept historic reminders of Frankl Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries with unique and enjoyable local shops and eateries. It's a wonderfully walkable town in any weather, and the train into Chicago is just a five-minute walk from Beth's doorstep.

Run, don't walk, to this remarkable inn. Harvey House may just redefine what you think a B&B should be.

Tips: Whatever your plans, be sure to spend some time in Oak Park. Touring Frank Lloyd Wright's house is enjoyable and illuminating, and a stroll through the quaint downtown area north of the train tracks will reveal bakeries, ethnic restaurants, an old movie theater, and great local shops. Khyber Pass serves utterly satisfying Indian food, while Oberweis Dairy's ice cream proved so addictive that my daughter and I took to visiting there daily. You may also want to try Petersen's, which is much beloved by Oak Park residents.

My husband and I spend the weekend at the Harvey House. We went to relax and got more than we could have asked for. The house is fabulous and the Jimmy Stewart Suite is beyond compare. The furnishings are exceptional, but the bed is what makes you never want to leave. From the fireplace to the handstenciled carpet, no detail is left undone. The train into Chicago is a 5 minute walk. Parking is off the street. Beth, the innkeeper, strives to make your stay exactly what you hope for. We will stay there again and again. Thanks for the everything.

My fiancee and I recently stayed at the Harvey House B&B. We arrived after a stressful, long drive in the snow. However, the B&B so impressed that we became instantly relaxed! We stayed in the magnificent Jimmy Stewart suite - a paean to understated, elegant, fine taste. The pictures on the web site are lovely, but simply don't do it justice. It is an amazing room. Everywhere we turned, there was fantastic attention to detail. Luxury surrounded us. Is there ANYTHING Beth (the owner) doesn't think of? Beth, herself, is friendly and fantastically accomodating. Our every whim was met! She also went out of her way to help me plan extra birthday activities for my fiancee.
After seeing her home, I trusted her opinion implicitly, and sure enough, her suggestions were a hit. Breakfasts were also out of this world. This is an active, friendly B&B, filled with pleasant conversation and the comings and goings of both local and international persons (foreign exchange students also room here). It is always comfortable though, and privacy can be obtained simply by retreating to your room. We agreed with the other guests - we would love to live there. In the interim, I will endeavor to stay at Harvey House B&B any time I am in Chicago. It was by far the best B&B experience we have had.

I recently stayed at the Harvey House Bed & Breakfast in Oak Park, Illinois, a brand new three guest-room Bed and Breakfast in a completely rebuilt red brick Victorian House a block from the L in Oak Park. The common areas are impeccably furnished and the B & B is spotless. The rooms featured big comfortable beds, robes, slippers and fluffy towels. Innkeeper Beth Harvey will make breakfast whenever you want - a bonus for late sleepers! This B&B is for you if you like to meet people when you travel (including the innkeeper and her family), and not for you if you prefer absolute privacy. I enjoyed my stay and will stay there again next time I am in Oak Park.