Harvey House Bed & Breakfast
107 S Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302
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107 S Scoville Ave
Oak Park, IL, 60302 - Phone (708) 848-6810
- Website https://www.harveyhousebb.com/
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Darcy R.
Pretty place and nice food, but those good impressions evaporate when you have to contend with the owner's obtrusive and indelicate conversations about money and herself ... relentlessly. She talks to anybody caught in her cross hairs about the B&B financial affairs, operational costs, and tipping. Uncomfortable to endure and lacking class, but nevertheless, an unfortunately big part of the experience. For a more restful, serene visit, go elsewhere.
(1)David M.
To begin with; "you want to stay here!" That's really what this review is all about. Was it nice? Would you do it again? Did they live up to expectations? You know, the usual questions. The answer to all the above is "yes". Yes I would stay again; and yes I am glad we chose Harvey House. This was a very special trip I "arranged" as a surprise for my wife's birthday. I did some online research, and found Harvey House, but really until you actually go, who knows? Beth and her staff labor endlessly to assure you an immaculate room, wonderful little "things" everywhere you look, and together, they create an atmosphere of calm and quite you will find both refreshing and unique. Beth seems to know when to be there for a guest and when to provide space. She is genuine in her feeling that when you stay at Harvey House you are in fact part of her extended family. We felt welcomed and comfortable in every way. Running a Bed and Breakfast must be work for some, but they seem to thrive on it and genuinely welcome visitors to their home. For over 13 years they have been adding and perfecting things to this little gem so that the result is really a one-of-a-kind experience. We stayed in the Garden Room, but the other rooms were equally impressive. Let Beth recommend what room she thinks best suits your needs. If I had to give this a rating it would be whatever the best is, 5 stars, 10 stars, whatever. They work for and deserve the high marks. There is no problem driving into the city from here (apx 8 miles) and no parking issues either. We have stayed a lots and lots of B&B's. This place is very special. I wanted to create a "life memory" for my wife. Harvey House was a major factor. They sure did make me look good! DM
(5)Daniele B.
The first impression was a very odd and small parking lot, which was confusing. However, the house is very beautiful! Very contemporary and elegant. The room we stayed in was absolutely amazing.... And the bed was like sleeping on clouds! The breakfast was set up differently than most, we didn't eat at a big table with other guests like most b&bs, but none the less the food was tasty! The innkeepers were polite, but talked about how well they did business wise which isn't exactly what you want to hear about on a getaway. Also, it lacked the homey comforting feel of a regular bed and breakfast, due to the "fancy up to date" aspect. But overall, very pretty and I'd recommend it!
(4)Martha S.
Husband and I stayed here for three nights since we were attending a friend's wedding in Oak Park. The house is beautiful and very well maintained, as was our room, the "Golden Chest" suite. The room was small, but met our needs just fine. Bed was firm, but comfortable. Only negative to the room was the air conditioning-- it worked just fine, but as it was a window unit it was a bit noisy. I suppose this is what comes with the territory of staying in a converted home versus a big and impersonal hotel-- and all the positives of the Harvey House far outweighed the noise. The common areas of the living room, kitchen, and dining room were all warm and inviting and very clean. We didn't spend much downtime at the inn, but would have been very comfortable doing so. We arrived VERY late following our flight from LA which was delayed (around 2 in the morning), but had been given very clear instructions from the owner, Beth, beforehand as to how to access the home and our room. Everything was waiting for us on the counter and we had no issues. We parked on the street out front for our entire stay with no issues (and were reassured by Beth that the inn would take care of any parking tickets we received--but we didn't get any). Our favorite part of our stay was the breakfasts-- made to order coffee drinks, or regular drip coffee was offered immediately. I had yummy lattes 2 out of the 3 mornings. Our first morning we had "popover" pancakes with a poached egg in herb butter. Second day was baked eggs with herbs with aebelskivers. Last day was breakfast burritos. All mornings we were also served a beautiful bowl of fruit to share. If I could have one complaint, it would be a lack of breakfast meats-- only time we got any meat was on our last day with ham mixed into our burritos. Healthiness and freshness is very much a consideration in creating these breakfasts, so I suppose that may be why-- and I'm okay with that. : ) We initially selected Harvey House because we were gifted a Bed & Breakfast.com giftcard that we wanted to use to help offset the costs of our trip to Chicago-- we likely wouldn't have paid the $200+/night rate under normal circumstances, but after our stay, I would absolutely recommend Harvey House as a wonderful place to stay a short distance from the hustle of downtown Chicago.
(5)Jess F.
Where do I begin... The owner, Beth, is a total flake. I don't think she is all there to be honest. She forgot about our appointment and then proceeds to tell us how she is giving such a great deal on everything she offers at the B&B. She said, I could charge much more but I pass the good deals to my customers. Lady, you wouldn't be doing this if you weren't making money, so the last thing people want to hear is you complain that you could charge more when nobody even ever brought it up. She then proceeds to tell us about her great linens at the B&B and looks at me and says, I don't allow make up or self tanner on my linens so I would have to put something used out for you to sleep on. HOW RUDE! The train goes past the place about every 7 minutes so you will hear that your whole stay. Super bad location! Lady seemed nice and I am sure she meant well but maybe not right in the head because you don't say these things to someone who is seeking interest in your B&B. Needless to say, we did not end up staying here.
(1)Dawn S.
We spent the last few days at the Harvey House Bed & Breakfast and it was spectacular. The house is absolutely beautiful, the atmosphere is very charming and Beth makes you feel warm and welcomed. We will be back very soon...xo
(5)D G.
If you are looking for somewhere splendid to stay in the Chicago area you simply can't do better than the Harvey House. We celebrated our anniversary with a stay at this fabulous B&B . We were perfectly delighted with our experience. All the extras you might expect were there: Coffee, Tea and refreshments in the beautifully decorated living room. Beautiful quiet places to sit and read or chat, luxurious linens and robes etc. The Garden Room was perfectly romantic and had a timeless beauty. Breakfast was simply the freshest and best I have had at any B&B. We enjoyed french toast, a mini egg soufflé, fresh fruit and a made to order Latte. My husband had a hot cocoa which was especially delicious. We enjoyed local artwork charmingly integrated into the decor. The host was friendly and unobtrusive. ** Worth noting: There is limited parking available in the back. Wi-Fi is available. You can order special extras like chocolate covered strawberries and the host will deliver them to your room. The location is close to Oak Park shops, restaurants and the Hemingway museum. ***
(5)Good T.
The decor, customer service, breakfast and coffee was great! Thank you Beth for making our stay unforgettable and we will be back.
(5)Tres B.
The Harvey House is truly beautiful and our (Jimmy Stewart) suite in particular was fantastic. Lots of charming appointments, like a towel warmer, a huge luxe bathroom, a magnificent bed, a lovely chaise. My wife absolutely swooned over our suite. The space is airy , fresh and very large. The living room common area is also very lovely and comfortable and the breakfast was a dutch baby (they incorrectly called a turn over) with syrup, fresh fruit, eggs bacon and sausage. Excellent! The location is terrific as well and on the whole, I would say the value is excellent. But there were some serious miscues. We were greeted by the innkeeper who escorted us to her front parlor which was a disaster. Cluttered and fuggly, we literally thought about leaving right then. It scared us that the rest of the property would be this disheveled. The patio in the rear was also messy and not ready for spring. The most serious irritation was something I found really unacceptable. When you arrive at a B&B on vacation from your troubles and strife, you expect serenity. We were bombarded with prattle about how the economy has adversely affected her business, the pressure from her loans, how she can't pay herself back and other business concerns. How the place is too fancy her tastes and it wouldn't be this nice if she wasn't running a B&B. I simply don't want to hear any of this. It gyps the guest of the B&B charm. When the air conditioning didn't work, we had to hear long explanations about why, and what is and isn't working, and why its probably the thermostat, or the wiring is connecting, etc... Eventually she got a window unit in the room, which did the trick. Bravo! But why the 45 minutes of ceaseless gabbing. This place would be near perfect if the owner confined her conversation to warm, SHORT AND CONCISE welcoming language.
(3)Jackie E. G.
After my return from Harvey House, I could totally relate to the other reviewers. I was turned off initially because we rang the doorbell and she didn't answer. We didn't have the code to the place so we had to call. She didn't answer her phone. It was only after someone saw us peeping in from outside that we were let in. That was greatly irritating. And yes...the owner DOES talk a lot. My family is the accomodating sort and so was very patient listening to her stories. But if it were just me...I would've cut her short long ago. THAT BEING SAID, I still think the overall experience was fabulous. The breakfasts the owner makes are out of this world...homeade english muffins, big puffy pankakes, these egg muffin thingys and high quality bacon. The house was extremely comfortable, our room was delightful and charming, and the owner WAS very warm and welcoming. After a day or so, she grew on me. I felt like a member of her family by the time we left. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. Just be forewarned that she does like to talk a lot about her life.
(4)kimberly d.
I wish there was an option to give this place a 0!!! Absoloutely Horrific customer Service! I called to get information about the place and the woman who answered was extremely rude and disrespectful. Either she was having a very bad day or she needs to see a shrink! I would hate to find out what type of service one would recieve in person. Not 2 smart lady! If you don't want to be in business then just let it go! God Bless you anyway.......... Good Customer Service is the only way to go.
(1)Cynthia H.
My new husband and I just spent our wedding night at Harvey House. It was a really romantic, and wonderful place to stay. We stayed in the Chalet Suite. It was absolutely beautiful. We were wishing it was winter so we could have used the beautiful stone fireplace in the room! We received great care from the staff too. Since it was the day of our wedding, we weren't able to make it to their check in time. I called a few days ahead and the owner set everything up for us so we could arrive as late as we needed. It was a great relief to not have to leave our party early in order to check into the B&B. They also called the morning of our reservation to make sure everything was in order. The breakfast was delicious! The two ladies there in the morning were so sweet. We felt like royalty staying there. Over all, the rooms are comfortable, and beautifully decorated, and the service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely recommend Harvey House for a romantic getaway!
(5)Melissa H.
OH MY GOD...this place is unbelievable. My husband and I stayed in the Garden Room. Perfect on the 2nd floor of an old Victorian house set in Oak Park. With the exception of the Metra train very close and within ear shot....it was perfect. The heart shaped tub in the room and yummy brownies that were waiting for us when we arrived. Our breakfast we pretty much made to order and coffee was brewing. She had any newspaper, body wash, tampon, whatever you need she has it. Wine glasses, wine, free use of kitchen and house. We saved $40 by buying gift certificates at Costco!! Beth is a gracious host and we can't wait to go again!
(5)Ann S.
We loved everything about the Harvey House - except the owner. The house is beautiful, everything is very clean, it is close to the train, the food was great. During our stay, we were surprised by the stories the owner told us. She told us how well she was doing, how many bookings she had to turn away, which she was pleased with because she was trying to buy the house next door and proving her success with Harvey House should help. She told us how hard it was to get a loan, all the while bragging about her credentials repeatedly. We found it odd, but didn't think much of it, as other than her stories, we enjoyed our stay. We posted a 4 out of 5 star review, after which she emailed us to ask if the review was from us because she was concerned that, given the bad economy, her business would be negatively affected. This was only a couple weeks after she bragged about how much business she was turning away. 4/5 stars is a very good review. While originally we probably would have returned to Harvey House, given her reaction to our positive review, we certainly will not return.
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