Odds are if you are a tourist, you come to Natchez, Mississippi, in search of history. Natchez is…read morenot the easiest place to get to in Mississippi, stuck away in a somewhat remote corner of the state along the mighty Mississippi River, just north of New Orleans where the River exits to the Gulf. History seeps from the sidewalks in this beautiful town. Natchez has many historic claims including being originally Natchez Indian territory, then part of France, then Spain, before becoming part of the United States and then Mississippi. You'll find structures here relating to each of these eras due to the strong historic preservation ethic alive in this town. Every historic preservation effort in the state of Mississippi traces its roots back to Natchez. My late wife was inspired by the beauty of Natchez and the history here to work a lifetime in Corinth to preserve it's historic past. Recently, I was privileged to spend a night in this lovely bed and breakfast. This Edwardian era home built around 1910 has been lovingly restored and furnished immaculately with antiques and period furnishings. If you are looking for accommodations that are shiny and new, this is not the place for you. Expect some squeaks in the floor and offsets in the floor in some places where modern additions have been made to accommodate things like indoor plumbing. Stairs to the upstairs bedrooms are somewhat narrow and steep. The magnificent view upstairs is the only compensation if you are fit enough for the climb. What you can expect here is a gracious host, an absolutely breathtaking view from the front and upstairs porches, a sumptuous truly Southern style breakfast, fine china and silverware, and an ambiance that will give you a sense of a bygone era. You will, in short, be transported back in time which for some of us is a good thing. If you are lucky enough to enjoy a visit here, I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.

It's been several months since our visit to Riverside, a 19th century mansion seated atop the…read morebluff. We will still have grand memories of our stay. It is a truly elegant and eclectic lodging. Our host was magnificent, both in his hospitality and his cooking. There is no grander vista in all of Natchez than the upstairs porch high above and overlooking the Mississippi River. We practically parked ourselves there with delicious coffee in the morning (delivered to our door) and with cocktails in the afternoon after exploring Natches. I've stayed with two other B&Bs in Natchez in past years and nothing is to compare.

This was a girl's trip over Labor Day weekend. We stayed in Aunt Clara's Cottage. Room and beds…read morewere very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Area seemed safe. Close to downtown Natchez and shops and restaurants. The only disappointment was the courtyard garden, so don't expect that to be a highlight of the stay.

I must give Ron & Eleanor Fry and team a Five Star review. The service and concern showed during my…read morebooking, arrival, and stay was best in class! The cook and serving staff were amazing! The property and cleaning staff was also excellent. Thank you DEVEREAUX Shields team for the history and great stay! May God bless you!

Monmouth (Natchez, MS)…read more The house is absolutely stunning!!! The staff there is so freaking friendly. And the food,... omggggg it was so good. I got the pork chop and *starts drooling* it was fantastic!! The home was built in 1818 by John Hankinson, a postmaster, lawyer and, steamboat entrepreneur, during the depression that followed the War of 1812. The mansion was a brick two-story in the Federal style. Hankinson and his wife died soon after completing the house and the house was sold at a public auction to Calvin Smith, who one year later sold the property to John Anthony Quitman, the future Governor of Mississippi. John Quitman, originally of New York City, was a partner in a successful Natchez law firm and married Eliza Turner, a member of one of the most prominent families. Quitman purchased Monmouth in 1826. The house was extensively renovated in 1853 in the Greek Revival style. The original brick was covered by stucco, scored to look like stone, and the portico was added to the front, along with the four square columns supporting it. John A. Quitman died at Monmouth on July 17, 1858, apparently a victim of what was then called the National Hotel Disease an ailment similar to Legionnaire's Disease, which many American politicians contracted after staying or dining at the National Hotel in Washington, D.C. His wife died a year later and their children took control of the home. In 1862, when Natchez was attacked by the Union army, most of the slaves fled. Most of Quitman's original possessions were either stolen in 1863 or sold by Quitman's daughters in 1865 due to financial difficulty. The house was spared from further damage during the war, as the daughters befriended a Union general and pledged loyalty to the United States. In 1866, three of the daughters purchased their siblings' share of the property, and by 1890, Annie Rosalie was the sole owner of Monmouth. In 1914, she died and left the home to her nieces, who sold it in 1924. For the next half century, the house was severely neglected with the house and other surviving structures filled with litter and the grounds overgrown. After several changes of ownership, Ronald and Lani Riches of Los Angeles, California, purchased the property in 1978 and restored it to its original condition. The restoration took 3 years. In 1982, after archaeological research determined the location of two small houses used as slave quarters, the buildings were reconstructed on the original sites. Though most of John Quitman's original furnishings had been lost, the house still contained a few pieces such as a sofa, a carved settee, and several chairs. The Riches searched for other furniture and memorabilia from Quitman, and they were able to recover his desk, two four-poster beds, and the Quitman family Bible. Other memorabilia now include the gold sword presented to Quitman by James K. Polk and the United States Congress for his services in the Mexican-American War, as well as the red handkerchief Quitman used to rally his troops.

We stayed in the Pond Cottage 2-bedroom suite and unfortunately had such a poor experience that we…read moreended up paying for both Monmouth and a second hotel in Natchez because we could not stay the night. The "2-bedroom suite" layout was very misleading for three adults. The second bedroom was accessed through the main bedroom, making it awkward for privacy and much better suited for parents traveling with young children. The sitting area was essentially non-functional, leaving us with nowhere to comfortably spend time outside the main bedroom. The room had an extremely strong floral fragrance that was overwhelming and made one member of our party feel nauseated. While the grounds are beautiful in photographs, they clearly needed maintenance. Areas were overgrown and potentially hazardous for elderly guests or those with mobility issues. The parking area became muddy and flooded after only a mild rain. The outdoor furniture was dirty, weathered, and in some cases had exposed metal that made us uncomfortable using it. There was also a noticeable odor of cat urine around parts of the property. The bathroom initially appeared updated, until you encountered the wooden plank transition into the shower and the toilet area, which was so small it was difficult to even turn around comfortably. We specifically chose Monmouth for the immersive historic inn experience and instead found it to be an expensive disappointment and a $300 mistake.

Absolutely beautiful historic hotel in downtown Natchez. Easy walk to dining, shopping, and…read moreentertainment. I will definitely stay again the next time I am in town.

Latashia, the manager, was AMAZING! I stayed in the Rosalie room. We wanted a quiet, romantic…read moregetaway, and that's what we got. Anything we could think to ask about, the staff was uber friendly to help. This was my first bed & breakfast experience and I didn't want to leave. Met interesting people, then walked the historic sites after a delicious breakfast at the restaurant. Our room was large. I was afraid of it being too "antique" for me, but it was very nostalgic and gave comfort of an upscale vintage mansion that I was looking for. Highly recommend. Also, visit the other mansions while you're there and take in the artwork and pay attention to the history. You'll love it!

The sprawling grounds of the plantation are a paradise for nature lovers, with meticulously…read moremaintained gardens and serene lakes. We loved strolling through the beautiful surroundings and enjoying moments of peace and serenity. Our stay at Brandon Hall Plantation exceeded all expectations. It offered a perfect retreat where history, tranquility, and impeccable hospitality converged. We wholeheartedly recommend a visit to Brandon Hall for an unforgettable experience.

I stumbled upon Brandon Hall by accident while planning a quick weekend getaway to Natchez, and I…read morehave to say, we really lucked out with this one. The home is a 10 minute drive from downtown Natchez, but WELL worth the distance. We ended up getting lost, so be sure to follow the directions from the website instead of putting it on your phone. We drove up to the mansion blindly, and were astounded as to how magnificent and beautiful that the grounds were. It is breathtaking. Kaiser, the owner greeted us upon check in and led us to our rooms. We stayed in the master suite upstairs with the en-suite side bedroom. The rooms are furnished impeccably with period appropriate furniture. It was immaculately clean. The home has a wrap around porch complete with picturesque rocking chairs on the second level overlooking the beautifully landscaped front yard. Lush, green trees, and beautiful flowers are EVERYWHERE!!! There is no on site food, or beverages, so be sure and bring your own. They also do not allow red wine, so keep that in mind. The beds are a dream, and it is almost surreal to wake up to nature calling outside your windows and the smell of freshly cooked breakfast coming from downstairs. Breakfast was divine, and afterwards, Kaiser gave us an informative and interesting tour of the home and it's history. I would recommend Brandon Plantation to anyone who visits Natchez. It is one of the most picturesque locations that I have ever visited in my life, and paints the perfect picture to what it must have been like to live on a plantation in the antebellum south.

Cute little peaceful place to stay, very clean nice host! We didn't stay in the house, we stayed in…read morethe cottage connected to it. I loved the room!! Breakfast served the next morning was very delicious! This was a quiet area but still close to the attractions!

We loved our stay! We had the bluffside cottage and it was perfect for us. Comfortable, cute, and a…read moregreat location. We hope to stay again!!

I would highly recommend Twin Oaks to anyone who is going to Natchez. I stayed there a night and…read morehad a great time there. The rooms are huge and the beds are plush and super comfy. In terms of pricing, Twin Oaks is definitely a deal compared to some of the other b&b's in town. Besides your nights stay, you also get a breakfast at Dunleith and tours of both Twin Oaks and Dunleith. The highlight of this stay was the warm hospitality at Twin Oaks! Regina and Doug are very knowledgeable of the area. When my friend and I told Regina we were planning a food tour of the south, she gave us advise on where to visit and what to eat. Great advice - we loved every restaurant she recommended. Doug knows a lot about the history of Natchez and was such a fun person to talk to. I definitely learned a lot from him. When my friend and I were leaving Natchez, Regina told us we can contact her if we run into any trouble during the rest of our tour of the South. That meant a lot to me knowing that she really would come help us if we needed her help.

What a great place. My girlfriend and I stayed here for two nights. Regina and Doug made us feel…read morelike we were at home. If you find yourself in the lovely town of Natchez, you should defiantly consider Twin Oaks.

Our stay at the 1835 Historic Oak Hill Inn was 100% the best experience I personally have EVER…read morehad!! Natchez, Mississippi is known as the "Bed and Breakfast Capital of the South," and it's easy to see how Natchez got that title with places like this! After purchasing the 1835 antebellum abode in 2004, Donald McGlynn and Douglas Mauro devoted 2 years to restoring it and it shows. They offer the best gourmet breakfast I have ever had and guests are also treated to homemade mint juleps and chocolate chip cookies upon arrival, a tour of Oak Hill, and access to the gorgeous grounds. People from all over the world stay here (Australians and Italians while we were there). Absolutely cannot wait to go back!

You have to stay at this B & B if you go to Natchez! The home is beautiful and Doug and Don are…read moreamazing hosts. They accommodated our vegan lifestyle with delicious breakfasts and vegan cookies. They offer mint juleps or wine and snacks in the evenings. Highly recommended! Also, this B&B is within walking distance of nearly everything we wanted to see. We walked to most of the homes we toured.

We came here for a dinner that was included in the Restoring Hope weekend. Absolutely loved the…read morehouse and the atmosphere. Owners were super inviting! Beautiful home. Linden is known for its front doorway because It served as the inspiration for the front door at Tara in Gone With the Wind. Originally owned by Alexander Moore and passed down to his son, James Moore, the central two-story, 4-room section of the mansion was constructed in 1785, and known as "Oaklands". In 1818, the United States Senator and former Attorney General of Mississippi, Thomas Buck Reed, purchased the property renamed it "Reedland". Senator Reed added the frontispiece to the doorway as well as the East wing. Shortly before his death, Reed sold the residence to Dr. John Ker in 1829. Having moved to Natchez after President Thomas Jefferson appointed Ker's father to the Supreme Court of Mississippi, Dr. John Ker became a prominent physician and planter in the area. Once Ker attained ownership, he changed the name to "Linden". Ker added the living room and the front gallery. In 1849, Jane E. Conner purchased Linden after her husband died, for herself and her 9 children. She planted 7 Cedars of Lebanon in front of Linden, which still stand today. The current owner is the 6th generation of the Conner family.

It was getting to be late afternoon on our travels. We were looking for a place to stay a few hours…read moreahead. We would be getting to Natchez in a few hours so we called ahead to find a place and reserve a room for the night. The southern hospitality of Linden BnB was awesome. They went above and beyond to make our stay welcoming and pleasant. We came in late and left kinda early so we never got to meet our hosts face-to-face. But, the managed to make us feel very welcome. They communicated with us to make our check-in extremely easy, and offered to arrange an after hours meal if we needed it (we didn't). When we arrived our names were printed in the welcome letter. The pralines were a nice local touch. My wife loved the big shower head with a lot of water pressure. We would have loved to stay longer and enjoy the beauty of this place. It is clearly cared for with love. Thank You for the pleasant memory and delightful stay in the Feltus room. ~ Alvon & Amy Brumfield

Nicest hotel for the area. Came here after the overwhelming floral smell drove us out of our room…read moreat the Montmouth! Found it way nicer than Monmouth. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Staff were super nice and morning breakfast was really good. We'd definitely stay here again.

Really not so grand…read more This is my second time staying here and it's gotten worse since my last visit which has only been maybe 2 or 3 years ago. OK, so this is probably the best hotel you can stay at in or around Natchez but they are obviously floating by on that. The lobby is really nice, but that's where it ends. They don't seem to regularly upkeep the place. Cons: -Had a difficult time getting into the room multiple times, weird room key card issue -They are supposed to be a smoke free hotel, but our room smell like smoke and was musty smelling -No luggage rack. I really don't like having to put my suitcase on the bed or floor to unpack -Cheap outdated furniture -AC unit doesn't work well. I was here two nights and though the AC was set to 65, my family and I woke up hot multiple times. -Fridge was disgusting! Had to put our water in the door of the fridge because the other portion of the fridge was soiled and not clean -Bathroom sink leaks everytime it was turned on, toilet is way to low and the toilet handle was so loose I was afraid I was going to break it everytime I flushed. -Room too expensive and there was an added fee for the pool and Wi-Fi. Not cool -I wasn't expecting much from their breakfast offerings but it was not good at all. Everything was in those warming chafing dishes but everything but the grits was cold. French toast tasted like bread with maple syrup and it was hella chewy, breakfast sausage low quality, eggs fake, grits were actually good( in comparison) Pros: -Staff was friendly -Our room had a great view of the Mississippi River -We had a place to lay our head -My family liked how big and fluffy the pillows were. I had a crook in my neck both nights, but no fault of theirs -Cute, walkable area behind the hotel that had music, vendors and Christmas decorations Due to slim pickings, this probably won't be my last time here, but this hotel could really be nice if they put more effort into the rooms and upkeep. They need to do better.