Peterson Barn Guesthouse

What a wonderful, convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay when in Moscow!! Our daughter had a wedding in Moscow, and we needed a place to stay for several days. It was perfect for us. I hope to have an excuse to go Moscow, so I can stay in the barn again. It was like home to us by day two. Nils and his family were wonderful and patient hosts as well. Thanks Nils! Hope to see you soon.
11 years ago (08-07-2014)

This place a fantastic experience, not just a place to sleep. Hand hewed beams, natural wood everywhere, furnished with genuine antiques, a sleeping loft with two double beds--it is like a step back in time, but with all the modern conveniences. The downstairs has a very romantic antique stove converted to gas, with a pretty glass face. The kitchen has a table that seats six, so there is room for lots of people. a stock of movies, books, board games--it is so much better than a hotel room. Very private, with trees,quail, and bunnies in the yard. (They made very quite neighbors.) And only a few minutes from U of I. Nils and Krista built the place with some help from friends, and decorated it themselves, with many tasteful touches and lots of decorative touches, like gingham chickens and antiques. One of the best values in Moscow.
12 years ago (02-04-2014)

The Barn is conveniently located, charming inside and very accommodating for individuals or families. I enjoyed my time there very much - so much better than any hotel room in town! The only detractor was the approach from the outside. There is construction going on so there is a lot of debris and the outside of the Barn is not as kept as the inside, but these are small compared to the homeyness and roominess inside. I will stay there again.
12 years ago (02-04-2014)

Nils and Krista are two of the nicest people you will ever meet, and the Peterson Barn is one of the most interesting places you will ever stay. I didn't ask what they do professionally, but if they are not architects/decorators, they have missed their calling! The barn was in interesting combination of rough-hewn structural members and precision woodcrafting. The place was spotlessly clean, and the decor was like something that you would see in a high-end design magazine. The barn is located in a residential area within a mile or so of the college campus, but in the evening, it was so quiet and relaxing that it might as well have been situated deep in the woods. After staying at the barn, it will be difficult to settle for "normal" hotel/motel accommodations in the future. If we have occasion to visit Moscow in the future, we will definitely stay again at the Peterson Barn!
13 years ago (10-08-2012)

My husband, Lee, and I enjoyed staying at the Peterson Barn. I loved the decor and furnishings. I slept so peacefully that it was hard to get up and get going the next day!
12 years ago (30-03-2014)