Lincoln Way Stay (formerly Lincoln Way: A Destination Inn) - Franklin Grove, Illinois

DJ I.

John and Lisa are great hosts, they are very thoughtful and are great genuine people. Lisa's styling of the entire property is amazing and the gardens around the property are just beautiful. John is a character and loves a chat. I would recommend a few nights stay or if you just want to escape a busy life, write a book or just relax, you will find peace here. I will be back. Enjoying time by the fire with good people and great conversation was a fitting end to our trip.

Doreen S.

What a gem! My friend & I spent a long girls weekend here. We stayed in the Carriage House Loft. It was great to have a full kitchen. Lisa and her whole staff went above and beyond to make our stay special! Very accommodating with all our needs. You can tell the true love they have for their establishment and are very genuine in wanting your stay to be the best. And that’s what they achieved. It was the best! The breakfasts were outstanding. The special little touches everywhere did not go unnoticed by us. Their homemade products are luxurious. It was a bonus to be able to sit at their outdoor wood burning fireplace. Very cozy. Definitely one of our best girl trips. Highly recommend them! Thank you for a great vacation!

Kelly R.

My husband and I have stayed at many B&B's in our travels over the years, and I can honestly say that this inn is at the top of our list of great places stay! What a wonderful and peaceful getaway! Comfortable elegance is the best way I can think to describe this beautiful inn. The innkeeper, Lisa, is friendly as you could hope for, and goes out of her way to make your stay memorable. The beautiful century old house has been updated with all the modern conveniences of the 21st century, yet maintains the classic beauty of the turn-of-the-century gem it is. The decor is classy yet comfy. The grounds are well-maintained with a lovely patio and an impressive outdoor fireplace. I especially loved all the beautiful plants around the entire property. The food was abundant & delicious and Lisa caters to special dietary needs. Nothing has been overlooked at this truly memorable bed and breakfast. We can't wait to return to stay in another of the beautiful and unique rooms. A huge thanks to Lisa for creating such a wonderful retreat in our hectic world!!

Tori D.

I truly can't recommend this inn enough to family and friends & we haven't stopped talking about it since we stayed for our wedding anniversary in July, 2022. We were greeted by one of the owners who gave us a wonderful tour of the inn and grounds.The hospitality at the Lincoln Way Inn is truly incredible and every detail is thought of with intentionality and care. The room we stayed in was immaculate with high-quality, organic products. From chocolates on the bedside and fresh flowers in a vase, to the the incredibly soft sheets and even shower steamers... the room was cozy, comfortable, and absolutely beautiful. We were amazed. The food was delicious, farm fresh, and my gluten free needs were more than accommodated for. I tried my very first gluten free waffle... and it was absolutely delightful! The homemade yogurt with freshly picked berries was just one of the *many* extra touches that made the food memorable. The freshness and quality of the food was something we will never forget! We also LOVED the french press coffee.

We also appreciated the lovely grounds. The gardening, the outdoor fireplace, and the patio are wonderful places to relax and unwind. We truly loved our stay and highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful, peaceful place to stay!

Lincoln Way, thank you SO MUCH for a wonderful time. We can't wait to come back!
~Matthew & Tori Doede

Danielle A.

Lincoln Way Inn will be hosting our wedding in 2022, and in the meantime we wanted to spend a night at the inn to get a feel of the place for our immediate family who will be staying with us next year. The peaceful environment, attention to detail, incredible food, and kindest hosts and staff you’ll ever meet were just a few reasons we fell completely in love with LWI. I have no doubt our future wedding here will be beyond incredible. I’ve never stayed at a place where I felt more at home or comfortable.
During the pandemic, we really value places who take health safety measures seriously, and Lisa and team have done exactly that. I’m very grateful to have finally been able to spend our first night away from home since the pandemic began! A much needed night of relaxation.
My only regret is not spending more than one night with them! We will continue booking nights and weekends with Lincoln Way for years to come.
I can’t wait to share this beautiful place with my family. Thank you for the warmest welcome!

Lauren W.

We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Lincoln Way Inn as we celebrated our 10 year anniversary. Lisa and her staff were amazing and made my husband and I feel so loved and cared for; it was hard to leave. Every morning we were served a gourmet breakfast outside in the garden pergola. It was a picture perfect setting and an absolutely delicious homemade meal (organic and locally raised/grown). During our stay we went bike riding, explored hiking trails, went fishing, enjoyed a picnic, relaxed with a massage, enjoyed time in the sauna and the list goes on and on. This getaway came at just the right time and it felt like a little slice of heaven. We cannot wait to go back!

Taylor K.

Hands down, one of the best places I have stayed. My boyfriend booked us 2 nights here and it was all a surprise. Let me tell you he did good! There are great little resturants not far that are extremely good. A lot of nature/outdoor based activities to do. And the B&B is just perfection. The owner, Lisa, is such a kind person and incredibly accomidating. She gave us a great upgrade and the room was so beautifully put together. The house has a rustic farm feel but modernized. The food is fantastic, local, and mostly organic and the amenities are wonderful! Lisa ensures you have a good visit, in that she gives great recommendations on what to do nearby and truly giving the stay a "homey" feel. We will definitely come back again as well as refer friends and family to come stay. It is clean, spacious, comfortable, and beautiful at the Lincoln way Inn B&B

Autumn L.

This was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast. Coming from working at the Trump International luxury Forbes 5 star hotel I have become accustom to quality and outstanding customer service and let me tell you this place was outstanding! I have found my new hide away! I was floored by the quality and service this place provided down to the smallest details and up to the largest! The finishings and style is magazine worthy. The cleanliness is superb and the food is too quality homemade excellence! I can't rave enough. Lisa the inn keeper and owner is passionate about her work and very inspiring ( I now want to run a bed and breakfast!) She is so welcoming and real! The spa features are a bonus and the beds are comfortable and luxurious! Their honey and soap products are fantastic! I love that the rooms are locked by keypads on the doors no keys needed! They use all natural detergents and she gets her eggs from her own chickens and grows her own herbs! I could go on and on but you would be silly not to stay here! By far one of the best experiences I have ever had!!!! Thanks Lisa!!!