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

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.

The ladies that run this place are fantastic. I own a private tour company and I bring my Guest to…read moreLongwood and also to Stanton Hall. They are absolutely always happy and are very proud of what they do. Every single person that I've encountered has been fantastic including the guard at the gate of Longwood. Worth a visit to Natchez even if it's just to see these highly recommended places.

My husband came in for the weekend to tour some of the old antebellum homes. We had an opportunity…read moreto take a guided evening tour of Longwood. Our tour guide, Irish, was very knowledgeable of all things about this beautiful octagonal home....even the visitors we couldn't see. Or did we? 10 out of 10! Give it a try! You may get more than meets the eye.

Val met us at the door as did her friendly husband. We had five friends who were staying somewhere…read moreelse but waiting for us in the car. Val said"Hey, ya'll come on in!". She took them to the back porch and offered them something to drink while they waited. I didn't expect this at all and was really impressed with her kindness. The house and grounds and beautiful. The location is good for taking a walk around town. Our bed was HUGE and so comfortable. Val and her husband recommended Magnolia Grill for dinner and it was delicious. The next morning we had a yummy southern breakfast waiting for us with my favorite CC's coffee. I recommend this place. We paid 135.00 plus tax and gratuity for one night stay in a king size four poster bed.

This historical home, now a bed and breakfast, was built in 1849- It was absolutely magnificent and…read morebeautiful from the decor to the service. They operated throughout COVID and they continue to operate through "quarantine". My stay was an understatement to above par. The breakfast they served was outstanding and delicious. Hydie, the owner, was so personable- she served a Devine* southern breakfast. She went above and beyond. The rooms were well furnished, well cleaned, and above all well maintained - especially in these tough times of COVID. I couldn't recommend this bed and breakfast enough. It's in a safe area and the staff is the epitome of southern hospitality. For an additional cost I highly recommend their gourmet picnic option, which I highly advocate.

Karla Brown indeed has her office Downtown in a pretty interesting antique mall. But her real place…read moreof business is on the roads of Natchez. It is in her large and comfortable van that she spins her tales of the history of Natchez, tells about ghosts and spirits, and visits the grave of its most beloved cat (the esteemed Tripod). She has a variety of tours to suit your interests. Ghost tours are evening affairs and visit the famous Natchez Cemetery. History tours occur during the day, and visit points of interest. Ms. Brown is very personable and you will immediately feel comfortable with her. She has a wealth of knowledge to share with the visitors, and is indeed happy to do so. The comfortable driving tour is a good way to learn about Natchez and see a variety of locations. They range from a hour and a half to about three hours. The pricing is very reasonable for this type of guided tour, and we all enjoyed our time with Ms. Brown.

She is a terrific and knowledgeable narrator. We took the Greg Iles combo book tour. The provided…read morestory handouts allow you to keep up with the 70+ destinations. The tour covers all the first six books with added Natchez parallel history. She was patient with our peppering of questions to separate truth from fiction. If you are a fan of this Natchez author the trip is worth the $$ and four and half hours of your time.

Five Stars. Great location for shopping and dinning. Very clean. Complimentary wine and snacks…read more Owner could not have been more accommodating. Will stay here again Rex and Trudy Cable. SHREVEPORT, LA

This is a must do when visiting Natchez. Best if you can do it your first day here, but must do…read moreeven if it's your last day. All the sights, stories, gossip! Sally has great restaurant recommendations also

We enjoyed doing this for the price of $25 per person. Lasted about 1 hour ish. Had called and…read moreplanned this few months in advance. We had come to Natchez for our 7th anniversary. It is best to call to schedule, the lady was really sweet and humorous, and really knew her stuff. She grew up in the area so she knows pretty much everyone. Any questions you have she had them. I definitely recommend.