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- Your Hosts: Sharon & David Hansen...
- One of our most favorite guests...
- $160
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Description
Circa 1890. The innkeeper here loves to cook for guests so breakfast is an event not to be missed. Egg and cheese strata, orange pancakes, homemade granola, hash browns, sausage gravy and biscuits, and scones are just some of the options served by candlelight on elegant china. Guests have the option of four guest rooms on the second floor; however, to give everyone the privacy of their own bathroom only two couples are booked at a time. Business travelers will be pleased to find a desk and high-speed wireless Internet in each room. Ceiling fans and central air and heat keep the inn comfortable year-round. Mitzi, the friendly, resident Yorkie, is happy to welcome housebroken pets into her home; Pontiac is centrally located in Illinois and features the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum and the Livingston County War Museum.
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Rates |
$98 to $160Off Season: $98 to $160Payment Types Accepted Include American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Master Card, Travelers Checks, Visa and others accepted by Square.
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Amenities |
This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath. The types of beds available include Twin, King and Queen.
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Business Traveler Amenities |
copy machine, coffee to go
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Parking |
Free onsite parking with garaged parking on request |
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Romantic Interest |
Our inn is very small and we only take 2 couples at a time allowing us to spoil our guests. Because we have so few guests, it is very quiet and couples are often the only ones here. |
What's Green About Your Inn |
We recycle aluminum, plastic, clean paper, light bulbs, unrepairable appliances, clothing, cardboard, boxes. We don't change linens daily unless we change guests daily. We offer filtered water from our reverse osmosis tank instead of bottled water. We use low wattage bulbs and ask that our guests turn off lights and televisions when not in their room. |
Describe Garden and Grounds |
David takes care of the gardening. In early spring we have many blooming plants and floral fragrances. Our grounds are not large, but what we have is full of plants and flowering plants. We add something new each year. |
Reservation/Cancellation Policies:
Cancellation |
Because we are such a small business, cancellations affect us greatly. Deposits are refunded with at least one week's notice less a $25 administrative fee and are forfeited with less than 3 days notice, unless we are able to rebook the room(s) that night, then the $25 fee applies per reservation. Rooms cannot be held without a valid credit card. |
Check-in/Check-out |
3 pm / 12 noon |
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Historic Interest | Our inn was built in the late 1800's and was first owned by a business man who had a boys shoe store in Pontiac. Several families owned the home for a number of years before we purchased the home in September of 2006. Historic sites nearby: Four Looking for Lincoln sites within 1 mile, Old Route 66 1 block for oldest alignment and 1 mile for furthest alignment, Pontiac Courthouse - now a museum 4 blocks, historical downtown 2 blocks.Other Awards: Guest Favorite award from BNBFinder 2007, 2011, 2012 - the only Illinois B&B to win the award 3 times. Also received the 5 star Property of Distinction award from BNBFinder. |
Nearby College/University |
Heartland Community College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University, Lincoln College |
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Our most favorite Review!
This was the greatest breakfast I have ever had in my entire 24 years of existence on this planet. Try the Eggs Benedict!
Tim L
5/16/2013
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Great Pancakes!
I had a wonderful time! Outstanding breakfast. Thank you for being such a wonderful host. What a wonderful stay! The breakfast was outstanding. The pancakes (oatmeal and flax seed) have to be tasted!
Iris & Mark W
5/16/2013
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Fantastic Food
Sharon: We had a wonderful evening in your home. This is a perfect "get-away" spot. And the food was fantastic!! Thank you.
Bryan & Kristal P
5/16/2013
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2 night stay
We sure enjoyed our two night stay! The room was comfortable, the hospitality was fantastic, and the breakfasts were superb! The eggs benedicts were the best we've ever had!
Nancy & John B
5/16/2013
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Frequent Traveler
So many thanks for your wonderful hospitality, outstanding conversation, and culinary talents. As someone who stays in hotels at least once a week, I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful B&B, comfy bed, and perfect location. Had no idea Pontiac was so full of history.
Nancy C
5/16/2013
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Newlyweds
What a great place! Everything was so perfect! From the rose petals to the champagne to the aromas - for a perfect wedding night. The breakfast was superb. Best wishes for a successful business! By the way, this was our first ever B&B experience. We'll be back.
Donna & Chris J
5/16/2013
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Trip to the ER
Just a quick note to say thanks for all your assistance and wonderful hospitality during my stay. You were extremely kind when I sprained my ankle and it really meant a lot to me that you picked me up from the ER! Really above and beyond! The B&B was so beautiful and breakfast was delicious - I especially loved the coffee. Thanks again for your extra-ordinary kindness.
Hannah V
5/16/2013
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40th Anniversary
Dear Sharon, Your "Three Roses" Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful and serene place. It is a lovely place to celebrate our 40th anniversary. The rhubarb coffe cake was absolutely scrumptious. God bless as you welcome other travelers...
Ed & Earline W
5/16/2013
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Had to have the recipe
Dear Sharon, You have created such a beautiful Victorian home that is enchanting. We loved our room, and the bed: so comfortable. Your company was nice to have and so much fun. Eating on the porch was delightful. Your food was excellent! Thanks for the rhubarb cake and the recipe! When we make it, we'll think of you. Thanks again for a delightful stay.
Ginny & Bill R
5/16/2013
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Australian Guests
What a beautiful experience. Really needed it after our 3 hour stormy trip here. Thank you for the warm welcome and breakfast was superb. When we come back through the USA and in this area, we will be back again.
Merril & Roy B
5/16/2013
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From Italy
First experience in a B&B in USA. We are really satisfied. Thanks Sharon
Gida & Angelo S
5/16/2013
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A walker
This is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed in. The room is warm and cozy and the food is just the best. Most of all, Sharon and family are wonderful people. I can't wait to come back.
Cheryllynn D
5/16/2013
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Second stay
Once again a delightful stay - I even got to eat your muffins this time and have orange juice in the beautiful little glass and try a new room this time!
Barb C
5/16/2013
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Loved the eggs
The best scrambled eggs I've ever had.
Susan W
5/16/2013
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Route 66 Guests
We had a wonderful 2 night stay. Thanks for your hospitality and the food was great. Love the house. John especially enjoyed the local Rt. 66 history and the Pontiac Museum.
John & Lorayn P
5/3/2013
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Made Friends
Great night. Met new friends John & Lorayne!
Kathie & Woody D
5/2/2013
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Route 66 Experience
Sharon has made us so welcome in her lovely home. What an excellent start to our Route 66 Experience.
Marian & Alan B
4/6/2013
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Lovely experience
We came to Pontiac for a car show and drove our classic car. Sharon was so kind to allow us to park in her garage. We had a lovely room, very comfortable and we had a great nights sleep. The breakfast was excellent and exactly what we requested. It was lovely at the end of breakfast the hostess sat and visited with us. A very nice mix of privacy and hospitality.
Deb Miteff
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Fantastic place to stay
We started our Route 66 with 2 nights at the Three Roses and couldn’t have chosen a better place. We were in Jennifer’s room which is just delightful and at the back of the house so you get that little bit of extra peace & quiet although I have to say the main road is not that busy so there isn’t much noise anywhere at all. Sharon, the innkeeper, promises that breakfast is an event and she definitely delivers on that promise! The freshly squeezed grapefruit was the nicest I’ve ever tasted and the fruit bowl was to die for; my husband was equally impressed with the cooked breakfast too. The presentation is exceptional – fresh white table linen, Royal Albert china and beautiful glasses for the juice. We ate out on the porch overlooking the gardens and Sharon joined us to share her extensive knowledge of Pontiac which was really helpful. She is such a lovely lady but the real star of the show is Mitzi, her beautiful little Yorkie! Such a cute little dog, we wanted to take her on our road trip with us. I would not hesitate to recommend staying here and if we’re ever in Pontiac again we’ll definitely be booking in.
Liz Brooks
Macclesfield, EN
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Surprisingly Unique
Our children purchased a one night stay for us at the Three Roses Bed and Breakfast. We were in the area to attend a contemporary Christian concert. We have stayed in many B & B's in the Northwest lower peninsula of Michigan and have had wonderful experience. Our negative prejudice was, "what could be that interesting in Pontiac, IL." Well, were we surprised. This is the heart of the famous Route 66 Highway in IL. There are unique museums in Pontiac that will warrant us going back there again in order to spend more time to check out the historical memorabilia. Most unique was our stay at the Three Roses Bed and Breakfast. The host, Sharon Hansen, dished out to us a special "down home" style of hospitality. The facility is well kept and Sharon's open transparency made our stay one of learning about the area and affording us the opportunity to connect interpersonally. The whole experience was refreshing. Another unique feature of the inn is the flexibility for breakfast times and variety of breakfast options. Most B & B's have a set eating time and a set menu. We were so overtaken with the breakfast we had that we had to purchase Sharon's personal cookbook. We had a great time!!!!
Brian Wickes
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