Oak Sherwin House Near OSF

I expected to love this place, but the stay felt badly out of line with the price and the luxury boutique hotel image. At $400 a night, I expect comfort, cleanliness, hospitality, and authenticity. This felt like an overpriced themed B&B with luxury branding. The bathroom floor hadn't been cleaned when we arrived: there was hair, debris, and a dead bug. The private bathroom was across the hall, which felt awkward and wasn't what I expected at this price. There was no staff on site after 5 PM, just keypad and self-entry systems. The bed creaked constantly, the mattress was uncomfortable, and the sheets and bedding felt cheap and rough. Bathroom ventilation was poor. Breakfast was among the worst I've had at a property in this price range. I found the eggs and sausage nearly inedible, the crepes underwhelming, and the promised grab-and-go breakfast was missing. Parking was limited, and staff were using guest spaces. The whole operation felt heavily cost-optimized despite charging true boutique luxury prices. The property relies on elevated photos and luxury hotel branding, but the actual hospitality didn't come close. The look felt artificial too: many of the antiques and decorative choices seemed like imitations rather than authentic historic charm, making the place feel staged and tacky instead of elevated. I've stayed at legitimate boutique luxury properties many times, and the difference was obvious. To me, real boutique hospitality means attentive service, quality bedding, polished operations, thoughtful food service, and care for comfort and details. McCall felt like a lean-cost operation made to look luxurious in photos without delivering that level of experience. It may suit travelers who value quaint and cozy more than luxury-level hospitality. Most guests I saw seemed older, and I suspect some reviews reflect a different set of expectations from younger travelers used to more authentic design, better bedding and food, and stronger operations.