The following are testimonies from our past quests.  If you recently stayed with us and would like to leave a message in regards to your recent stay, please click here to submit your message.  We will review your message and post on this site shortly.  Thank you!

"To Nancy, David, Pug and Panda -- and the entire staff at Golden Oaks Mansion...What a beautiful haven you've created here in this wonderful old home -- each room is a treasure to remember and the overall ambiance of welcome and hospitality is superb....Thank you so much for making a wonderful memory of my daughter's wedding and our family reunion to celebrate it."    Sue Olderburg, Woodstock, Illinois

"Thank you all for a wonderful few days at the Mansion!  Lake Geneva is a beautiful place and the Golden Oaks is one of its jewels!  The food was incredible - Thanks for all the little details which made such a difference.  Our vacation is off to a great start!"    Peggy & John James, St. Louis, MO.

"Our Engagement Day!  We are so excited to begin our lives together...thank you for making this weekend even more special!"  Mark and Karen

"What a charming & serene getaway. This was a perfect choice for our sister getaway.  This my (Pam) first B&B experience - I am definitely hooked and Vicki and I plan on bringing the hubbies back for a stay.  The breakfast (food & presentation) was great, the garden-peaceful, the flowers-beautiful.  We loved it all."  Vickie & Pam

"Nancy, you have so much to be proud of - a beautiful home, loving family, successful business & most of all, a warm & generous heart.  Thank you for sharing all of these with us."  The Golden Girls

"Dear Nancy & Dave,

In this world of rush & bustle,
It's so nice to find a haven like this to relax and nestle. 
Out of the harsh world, elements & weather,
Like falling into the arms of loving mother. 
Joy & happiness fill the air,
An ambiance of  so beautiful & so rare.
A peace and calming is found here,
A feeling brought about ones so dear.
Out of the darkness & into the Light,
Nancy & Dave, you've created a home that's oh so right."

Love, peace & Joy,
Dave, Lynn & Jess
April 13, 2007

"Nancy, Pepper & Tom, this was a great "Girls" weekend!  The rooms were beautiful, you all were very accommodating and the food was great!  Thank you all so much!  Michelle & Jennifer

"What a beautiful, fun, wonderful, delightful, laughter filled evening.  Thanks to your generosity and open this home to quests.  Terri & Donna

"We're back...as promised, for 1st Anniversary!  We can't believe it has been a year already, and it takes us right back to that day - that heaven-sent day!  Our visit this time was so much more relaxed and we were able to enjoy the entire house and grounds this time.  It was so nice being able to chat with Pepper, Puck and Panda and really take in our surroundings.  We definitely made the right decision - both in committing to one another (we made a find selection) and in choosing to spend such a special day in our lives with you!  Thank you Pepper, Tom, Mary, Puck and Panda for adding to our blessings."  Kimberly & Kenneth Cox

"Dear Dave & Nancy, I LOVE THIS PLACE!!"

"Thank you for providing such a warm and comfortable, & inviting setting for my brothers wedding.  The beds are comfortable, breakfast is delicious and mostly your terrace is inviting!  Your staff is most accommodating.  A great weekend for our family of 13!"  Missy & G.  Lexington, KY

"We found Golden Oaks bed and breakfast over the internet as a last minute destination.   Little did we know how wonderful it would be.  We were looking for a quick getaway from Chicago where we could leave our worries and troubles behind.  This wonderful home leaves us rejuvenated and ready to for whatever tomorrow will bring."  Jenny & Ryan Sloan, Oak Park, IL.

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful visit!!  We just celebrated our 20th Anniversary and both of our birthdays.  Web have stayed at a lot of B&B's but this one is right at the top of the list.  The charm and history of the Golden Oaks sets the atmosphere for an outstanding experience.  The room was so charming and comfortable and the hospitality superb!!" Sandy & Mike Smith, IL.