Located along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the shadows of the Shawnee National Forest and just south of Carbondale, IL - Southern Illinois University - awaits one of the most unique places to stay in Illinois with some of the largest suite sizes in the state. In a former 1910 elementary school, Davie School Inn may be the most interesting place you will ever stay. Visit the Shawnee National Forest, Bald Knob Cross, Giant City Park or the Cache River. And, dining out is not far from the inn, with many restaurant options only two blocks aw...
Even though their roots are in West Virginia, they have lived in many places throughout their careers, including Kansas, Oregon, Nebraska, Texas, Illinois, and even India. In early 2014, they decided to purchase a bed and breakfast as a way to ease into retirement. This led them on many searches around the country looking for the perfect place that would fit the lifestyle they were hoping to find. Their search led them to the Davie School Inn. They relocated to Anna from Mundelein, Illinois after purchasing the inn June 2017.