Mont Rest was built in 1893 for $6,000 by Seth Luellyn Baker. He was a wealthy land developer who owned hotels, gold mines and paddle boats on the Mississippi. Baker was a true entrepreneur. He developed the town of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and he loved to gamble. Seth Baker was originally from Bellevue and came back to buy what was known as the north bluff of Bellevue. And as so many newly rich Victorians did he erected a monument to his stature in life. He named the property Mont Rest. The locals almost immediately started calling Mont Rest "The Castle" because of its unusual architecture and its towering presence over the town.
Baker built the round room at the top of the house for high stake poker games. Professional gamblers used to ride the steam paddle wheelers from points south of St. Louis just to get into gambling games in the tower at Mont Rest. You had to be a high roller just to be invited to these high stake games. Several local farms exchanged hands late at night in the round room at the top of Bellevue's Castle. The gamblers would walk up an inside stairwell, step out onto the roof of the house and climb through a hatch to gain entrance to the gambling room.
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Features: Barber-Beauty Shop, Covered Parking, Garage, Tourist Attractions, Public Transportation, Golf Clubs at Extra Charge, Walk to Shopping, Golf Cart for Use, Water skis for Use, Pool - Billiards Table, Poker Table, Spa - Sauna, Dry Cleaning Nearby, Kayak - Canoe for Use, Motorcycle - Scooter for Use, Sailboat at Extra Charge, Powerboat at Extra Charge, Close to Nightlife, Away From it All, Quiet and Peaceful Area, Luxurious Surroundings, Concierge, Room Service, Business Center, Wild and Exciting Location, Quiet Area but Nightlife Nearby, Driver for Extra Charge, Car Available at Extra Charge, Cook for Extra Charge, Housekeeper for Extra Charge, Located on a Ski Resort, Daily Housekeeping Included, Restaurant
Amenities: Fax Machine, Satellite - Cable TV, VCR Movie Collection, DVD Movie Collection, Telephone, Blender, Toaster, Drip Coffee Maker, Cappuccino - Espresso Machine, Ice Maker, CD Music Collection, Stereo and Speakers, Hammock, Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Safe Deposit Box, Massage Chair, Drying Machine, Broadband Internet, AM-FM Alarm Clock, Iron and Board, Washing Machine, Oven - Stove, Microwave, Hair Dryer, Bath Towels Provided, Bed Linens Provided, Blankets Provided, Bidets, Private Jacuzzi, Private Outdoor Pool, Private Outdoor Deck, Private Sauna - Steam Room, Private Hot Tub, Pillows Provided, Dehumidifier, Bottles of Booze, Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Wet Bar, Dining Room Table, Fireplace, Air conditioners in Each Room, Ceiling Fans, Private Indoor Pool
Activities: Sailing, Windsurfing and Kite Surfing, Surfing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Power Boating, Water Skiing, Something For Everyone, Live Music Bars, Restaurants, Fly Fishing, Beach, Ocean Sports, Movie Theatre - Cinema, Clothes Shopping, Luxury Goods Shopping, Handicraft Shopping, Museums, Spa - Massages, Pool Swimming, Hiking and Nature Trails, Walking - Exploring, Site Seeing, Grocery Shopping
Mont Rest Inn is typically rented out on a Per Day basis, but also as follows: Rented Per Day: | Rented Per Week: | Rented Per Month: | Rented Per Year: There is a 2 day Minimum Stay Requirement.
Low Season: $135 USD Per Day May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Mid Season: $165 USD Per Day
High Season: $195 USD Per Day January, February, March, April, December
Notes: Rates based on double occupancy. Prices subject to change without notice.
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