The Irish Inn features an eclectic art collection, antique furnishings, forest and pond views, stained glass Celtic windows, a great room with masonry fireplace, luxurious super king-sized beds for extra dreamy sleeps (all beds feature Private Quarters' Seven Layers of Bliss hypo-allergenic feather bed systems), luxurious draperies, comfortable sitting and meeting areas, fireplaces in all bedrooms, HD television with DVD player, satellite TV, high-speed fiber optic wireless internet, small refrigerators, walk-in shower, whirlpool tub, Gilchrist & Soames of London exquisite personal and bath products, Greenwich Bay botanicals, and other European features.   You can find us on Facebook, where you can view photos and videos contributed by guests who have seen the best of our corner of the Shawnee National Forest!  

You can elope to The Irish Inn or plan your dream wedding here. A Christian (Protestant) minister, Native American, Humanist, or judicial official will be arranged to perform your ceremony in one of the magnificent nature areas nearby or ar The Irish Inn. We welcome those having small family reunions, anniversaries, honeymoons, and all couples seeking relaxing romantic getaways. Children and pets are welcome here, and babysitting or petsitting can be arranged in advance (extra fees apply). Our pond is well-stocked, and the fish are always biting!  

The Irish Inn is widely known its food, and appears on the cover of the Illinois Bed & Breakfast Cookbook!  We dare you to finish our full Irish breakfasts served each morning between 8AM - 12PM. Some people call our special Irish sausages "bangers," and they meet country ham, black and white pudding, Irish and/or American bacon, two, three, or more eggs, sauteed mushrooms, and fried tomatoes on your breakfast plate. Add special breads, jams, juices, coffee, and morning Irish tea (breakfast tea with cream and sugar), and you have a hearty start to the day!

The Irish Inn is a wireless hot spot fueled by the lightning fast fiber optic connectivity, and we can arrange a whole office and staff for long-term visitors.  Between the natural beauty here, romance in the air, and the well-practiced lively art of conversation, most guests like a break from the electronic world. Arrange for a deluxe holiday with specially catered meals, picnic luncheons, or ask about dining options in the area.  Let us know your preferences, and we will have everything arranged to suit your needs and tastes.

Transportation or rental cars can be arranged for guests arriving by Amtrak (Carbondale), air (Marion), or by BART (St. Louis to Marion). The Irish Inn is an Amtrak rail tourism partner, and is featured on the cover of Amtrak's 2011 bed and breakfast travel guide.

All rates are published on Webervations where you can make real time reservations online!  We are happy to offer special amenities for guests able to stay three days or longer, and accept cash, checks, BBAK, IBBA, Irish Inn, and gift certificates from B&B directories where we advertise, all major credit cards, and PayPal.  Call  (618) 695-3355 to escape, or if you are ready to elope or get married call our special hotline (618) 695-5683.  The Irish Inn is ranked the #1 place to elope in Illinois by Best Elope Ideas.