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The Stone House
Chester, Illinois
Located on the Great River Road and the Home of Popeye.
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Originally the First Presbyterian Church built in 1846, The Stone House sits on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The church was converted into a private residence after lightning struck and destroyed the bell tower in 1921.
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The house has magnificent exposed hand-hewn ceiling beams, deep window seats and is beautifully furnished with accents of interesting decor collected from extensive travel in foreign lands. The scenic view in a quiet and quaint setting is a sure method of relaxation.
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Click here for guest room pictures!
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Imagine relaxing on a large, beautiful porch watching picturesque tugboats maneuver the mighty Mississippi. Imagine the beauty of a sky comprised of deep blue hues above a landscape of the patchwork farm fields with variegated greens and golds and an occasional white dot of a farmhouse. Imagine listening to the comforting sound of birds singing and leaves rustling in huge oak trees. Imagine the feel of a cool breeze from the river. Imagine all this and more as a guest at The Stone House. River views
A choice of three guest bedrooms await you as well as a private sitting parlor with fireplace; two large porches (upper and lower level) with Mississippi River view; a third porch on the upper level facing east; and 2 1/2 baths.
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Area Attractions
- Ste. Genevieve, MO - French colonial village accessible via the Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry or Chester Bridge
- Shawnee National Forest
- Covered Bridge
- Kaskaskia - Traditional Music Festival (Sept.)
- Fort de Chartres - Rendezvous (June)
- Prairie du Rocher - ca 1800
- Pierre Menard - ca 1800 - First Lieutenant Governor of IL
- Village of Kaskaskia ca 1703 - First state capital and the only Illinois community west of the Mississippi River
- Coulterville, Eden, Sparta, Rockwood - Underground Slave Railroad stops
- Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam
- Wildlife
- Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen, American Queen - Vists Chester Riverfront (May-Oct.)
- St. Mary of the Barrens - Museum in Perryville, MO
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Special PackagesMake Friends with Your Computer INFORMAL but VERY INFORMATIVE lessons. Your choice of areas to cover. Example: Common computer language, Word processing, the Internet, and/or E-mail.
Two-hour session (either all at once or two, one-hour sessions), at your convenience during a stay at The Stone House.
Instructor's background: Certified and experienced in teaching business concepts and computer applications for 15 years.
Business Traveler's Rate A beautiful setting, a quiet environment, and restful surroundings for the business person on the road.....(more) Book All Rooms Book all three rooms and receive a discount....(more) Massage or Reflexology Relax with a full-body massage in a quiet, private atmosphere or reflexology overlooking the river at sunset.....(more) |
The Stone House is a member of the following associations: Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association
The Stone House
509 W. Harrison
Chester, Illinois 62233
Sandra Starr, Innkeeper
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