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SPECIAL PACKAGES
Discount Packages...
Tanks A Lot!
Pay cash for your stay at Hidden Lake Bed & Breakfast and we'll pass on our savings to you with a $30 credit for a two or more night stay so you can fill up your gas tank on us or just to say thanks for staying at Hidden Lake! ($15 discount for a one night stay. $20 & $10 respectively for a stay in the Victorian Room.This discount may be combined with all other discounts.)
1/2 Price Tuesday*
Tuesday nights are traditionally slow so take advantage and combine a Tuesday night stay at least one additional night and receive half off Tuesday night. (Our apologies but 1/2 Price Tuesday is not available in the months of May & October)
"I'd Prefer to Skip Breakfast" European-Plan
Not really a breakfast eater but you'd like to stay at Hidden Lake? Opt for our European Plan! We offer a $15 discount on our per night suite prices if you'd prefer not to join us for breakfast each morning.
Holiday Weekend Special*
If it's a holiday weekend, you're in luck! Reserve three nights on any holiday weekend and receive half off on the 3rd night of your stay! You're welcome to check-in as late as 10 p.m. so jump in the car after work and get a head start on the holiday! (Please note: The Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day weekends are excluded from this discount special.)
Hidden Lake TLC Special*
In need of some TLC? Reserve one of our Jacuzzi suites for 3 nights during the week (Sunday through Thursday) and receive a free 1/2 hour massage for you and a friend! We'll include some other special TLC touches (think chocolates and candles as a start) and may we suggest that you add a Wine Welcoming and an Arrival Tray? (Not interested in a massage, ask for a credit of $50 in lieu.)
I Gotta Getaway” Special*
Are you in need of a long, lazy getaway to relax and unwind? We can help! Reserve four nights in any of our GuestHouse suites (weekdays or weekends!) and receive half off on the 4th night of your stay! Perhaps add a Wine Welcoming, an Arrival Tray or an In-Suite Massage with the money you save!
Southernmost Vacation Special*
There is so much to see and do that we are making it easy for you to extend your stay! Reserve one of our suites for 6 nights and receive the 6th night free! Tour the Shawnee Hills and Southern Illinois wine trails, hike the Trail of Tears and Giant City State Parks, bike Tunnel Hill and he Cache River Wetlands, horseback ride through the Shawnee National Forest, rock climb or just take a lesson ... Call us, we'll help plan your stay!
Thank You for Your Service*
As a thank you to those active in the military, enjoy a 15% discount on any stay and a gift of chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne or an arrival tray and a bottle of your favorite wine.
Welcome SIU Parents!*
Have one or more children attending Southern Illinois University? Stay at Hidden Lake! We're not too close - you can still have a romantic weekend - and we're not too far to enjoy your visit with your children. Your college student can enjoy a free breakfast with you each morning ( if you choose to invite them!) and you'll enjoy a 10% discount on your stay to help with that college tuition! (Sorry, this special is not available for graduation weekend unless you've stayed previously.)
*Only the Tanks A Lot & the European Package may be combined with other discount packages
For Your Epicurean Convenience...
A Wine Welcoming
Request a bottle of your favorite Southern Illinois wine and we'll have it delivered from the winery and waiting for your arrival. Haven't tried any our wines yet? Tell us your wine preference and we'll make the selection for you! $8 to $30. Price varies based upon wine selected. Complimentary delivery.
Arrival Tray
Arriving late or looking for a light supper or snack upon arrival? Request a cheese tray complete with a selection of cheeses, fruit, fresh bread, crackers, antipasta and several chocolate covered strawberries. ($40)
Midnight Snack
We won't be delivering this at midnight but as another alternative for a late arrival or really anytime, try a tasty feast of fruited chicken salad, fresh fruit and dip, chocolate dipped strawberries, cheese, crackers, fresh bread and a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. ($50)
Splendifeous Salads ...
Add a fresh, crunchy salad of your choice - Chef, Garlic Cesear, Greek or a mixed green salad with a homemade Italian dressing - to the Arrival Tray or Midnight Snack for a more substantial repast! ($15)
Wine Trail Picnic
Enjoy a tasty picnic as you tour the Shawnee Wine Trail or as you hike the beautiful nature trails of Southern Illinois. Tailored to your tastes, a basket full of delicious goodies - fresh green salad, cheese, fruit, bread, jumbo shrimp or roasted chicken, beverage and something for your sweet tooth! ($45)
In-Suite Picnic
Our Wine Trail Picnic is now served up for enjoyment in your suite! A terrific alternative to dinner out after a long drive down or after a long day on the wine trail! ($50)
Backpack Lunch
Planning to go hiking, biking or horseback riding? Take along a Hidden Lake backpack lunch! Roasted chicken or vegetarian sandwiches on a specialty bread with all of the fixings, chips, trail mix, homemade cookies, fresh fruit, granola bars, and bottles of water. ($45)
Celebration Packages...
Babymoon Package
In need of a last getaway before baby makes 3? Indulge with a 1/2 hour in-suite massage (pre-natal for mom, swedish for dad), a bouquet of flowers, mom's favorite indulgence (you tell us), and dinner for two at the Brick House Grill ($185)
Honeymoon Package
A baker's dozen of beautifully ripe strawberries dipped in chocolate from Long Grove Confectioners and a complimentary bottle of champagne chilling in your suite together with a dozen red roses and candles scattered around the your suite begins your honeymoon at Hidden Lake. Then add "Breakfast in Bed" on the first morning of your stay and half hour massages for each of you to rid yourself of the last of the wedding stress. ($160)
Celebration Package
Surprise your significant other with flowers or balloons, a cheese tray with fresh bread and fruit together with a bottle of Southern Illinois wine and a box of chocolates! ($90)
Dinner Package
Enjoy a romantic and cozy dinner at one of our two favorite restaurants - each a gourmet delight in an comfortable atmosphere for a truly wonderful celebration! You'll share an appetizer and a dessert while you each enjoy soup or salad, entrée and all non-alcoholic beverages. ($65 per couple: local restaurant with 5 minutes of Hidden Lake; $105 per couple: white table cloth restaurant approximately 30 minutes away)
Ultimate Romance Package
Start with a dozen red roses in a pretty vase to take home, add romantic candles, the ''Celebration Package'', the ''Dinner Package'' and other special Hidden Lake touches for a truly romantic getaway! ($195)
Adventure Packages...
Kayak/Canoe Package
Have you always thought you'd like to try your hand at canoeing or kayaking? Well, both are available at Little Grassy Lake. Canoe or kayak for a 1/2 day. We'll take care of packing up a backpack lunch and beach towels for the trip. $85
Rock Climbing Package
Sign up for a rock climbing lesson and find yourself climbing within the hour. Progress at your own pace and enjoy this one of a kind experience at a privately owned cliff, Draper's Bluff, with two of the most experienced climbers in the business. Everything you need is thoughtfully provided from climbing shoes and helmets to a supply of water, energy bars, a backpack lunch and ice cold cloths to cool yourself off. 1/2 day climb $85/person, full day climb $150/person.
Scuba Diving
Yes, that's right, scuba diving in Southernmost Illinois! Mermet Springs, an 8.5 acre spring fed quarry, just 35 minutes from Hidden Lake B&B, offers a terrific clear water diving experience with visibility from 15 feet to over 65 feet and depths in excess of 100 feet. Diving includes exploration of wrecks at various depths, one of which is the 727 passenger jet from the movie "US Marshalls". Try Scuba for as little as $20 or take lessons including certification ... We'll provide towels and a backpack lunch to bring along ($45).
Horseback Riding Package
There is no better way to experience the Shawnee National Forest than on horseback. Enjoy a 2 hour to full day ride with horses that enjoy it as much as you. No nose-to-tail trail ride here. Just a hand full of riders and a guide. 2 hours $70/person; 3 hours $100/person; 4 hours $125, full day $150/per person. Take along a saddlebag lunch of sandwiches, chips, trail mix, cookies and water ($40) and we'll supply ice cold cloths to clean up afterwards and bug spray so you enjoy the ride.
Strawberries & Champagne!
A dozen beautifully ripe strawberries dipped in chocolate from Long Grove Confectioners and a complimentary bottle of champagne chilling in your suite! ($50)
Chocolate Truffles & Strawberry Dessert Wine
For a slighly different take on the infamous chocolate and strawberry combination, try a plate of our homemade truffles coupled with Pomona Wineries' Strawberry Dessert Wine! A plate of 8 truffles and a bottle of wine ($30) (Feel free to request another wine or champagne)
Breakfast in Bed
Okay, so we don't really bring you breakfast in bed but we'll do the next best thing! Just let us know and we'll place breakfast in your suite refrigerator the evening prior so that you can enjoy it whenever you choose ... early, late or something in between! An in-suite microwave allows you to heat your entree while you enjoy your fresh fruit and scrumptious bakery! (no additional charge)
In-Suite Spa Services
Why not begin your getaway with a relaxing in-suite massage? A licensed massage therapist will set up in your suite and ease away the tensions of everyday life with a wonderful massage, relaxing music, and a sympathetic ear! $65 for a one hour massage or $45 for a half hour massage. Body wraps ($90-$100), manicures ($20), pedicures ($50) and facials ($60) are also available.
Wine Trail Limousine Tour
Tour the Shawnee Wine Trail in style! Relax in a stretch limousine (or a sedan) as you tour the vineyards and wineries along the Shawnee Wine Trail. Visit one or all of the six area wineries to enjoy samplings of Southern Illinois wines and perhaps a Hidden Lake picnic! And may we suggest stops at Pomona Natural Bridge, Bald Knob Mountain, and Skyline Drive's scenic overlook ... ($45 to 65 per hour, 4 hour minimum)
Mary Jo and John Smith
Owners/Innkeepers
433 Cook Avenue
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5252
www.hiddenlakebb.com
info@hiddenlakebb.com