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Valparaiso, IN

Warbler Suite

     I think this is the kind of place you seek,” a reader from California writes to me.  After reading her glowing description of Songbird Prairie, I visit the inn’s Web site. It does not take long before I know I will soon be making a trip to Indiana where colorful, mesmerizing songbirds await me.
   Less than three years old, Songbird Prairie B&B is situated amidst a certified Wildlife Habitat of Indiana’s wetlands. Barbara and Efrain Rivera knew what they wanted when they designed their inn, and they have masterfully brought their dream into fruition. The Riveras’ graciousness as hosts is complemented by the natural beauty of the inn’s country setting, including a hidden garden.

 

   Each morning, as songbirds gather for their morning feeding at multiple feeders attached to a glassed-in sunroom, guests feast upon a beautifully presented gourmet breakfast. The 3-course meal almost suffices until bedtime when guests find a double chocolate truffle, topped with a candied nest and eggs, placed in their  room (bird-themed, of course!) at turn-down. The unexpected treats are never-ending.
   Whether you enjoy watching songbirds or not, a visit to Songbird Prairie will have you singing your own serenades about a special experience at an unforgettable inn.

Strong Points

   Hospitality plus, Location/setting, Décor, Attention-to-detail, Gourmet breakfast, Boxed lunches available, In-room satellite TVs & data ports, Homemade cookies, Complimentary soft drinks, Plush robes,  Luxurious linens & towels, Fireplaces in guestrooms, Double whirlpools, Radiant-heated bathroom floors in some bathrooms, Wheelchair accessible rooms, Spa services available, Special packages.

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Egg Harbor, WI

  Lighthouses and maritime history have always intrigued me, and so my discovery of Door County Lighthouse Inn was a an exciting one. 
   Centrally located in Wisconsin’s picturesque Door County, where 10 lighthouses dot the 250 miles of shoreline, Door County Lighthouse Inn was recently constructed to capture the region’s rich nautical flavor. The results are captivating. Each guestroom is named after a lighthouse in Door County and enhanced with a private deck—most rooms have a partial water view. The rooms are all appealing, and selecting a favorite is difficult. Four of the guestrooms are upstairs (my  preference), and one is downstairs.
  

 Claire and Frank Murphy, the owners and resident innkeepers responsible for creating this delightful inn, know how to welcome their guests with the same welcoming glow that a lighthouse provides  wayfaring ships at sea. Claire, a long-time lighthouse enthusiast, has also co-authored an excellent guidebook featuring the lighthouses of Door County.
   Each morning, five minutes before a superb morning repast is served, a fog horn sounds to let guests know breakfast time has arrived. A lighthouse cookie jar stays filled with delicious homemade cookies throughout the day.
   After an enjoyable day of sightseeing, it is comforting to find a “lighthouse,” aglow with twinkling lights, waiting to embrace you in ways which will fondly be remembered for a long time to come.

Strong Points

  Hospitality plus, Location, Early coffee, Full gourmet breakfast, Complimentary refreshments, Décor, TVs/VCRs in rooms, Wheelchair accessible,  Whirlpool tubs, fireplaces available, Luxurious linens, Special packages available.

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