Lovely historic B&B. We stayed in the Azalea Suite and enjoyed it very much. I especially enjoyed the soap--I think it was magnolia scented--really nice. Breakfast was beautifully served. My husband enjoyed it more than I did, though there was plenty of coffee which made me happy. Mary made an excellent suggestion about where to go for dinner. She was very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the home tour and visit from the ghost.

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The Belle's innkeepers, Mary and Dan, make guests feel like royalty -- yet like family. Their love for this remarkable home is obvious, their culinary talent is apparent, and their sharing of Vicksburg history is engaging. We shared early morning coffee with other guests on the veranda, traded restaurant reviews over a delicious breakfast (while admiring the china and crystal), and left wishing we'd booked a 2nd day at the Belle of the Bends.

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Dan and Mary were the most gracious and accommodating hosts. Their love of their home and appreciation of their guests is apparant in the fine touches we experienced in our room, around the home and grounds, and during breakfast. This inn deserves every bit of the 'best B&B in Vicksburg' rating.

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Beautiful property and rooms but the breakfast was way under par. Breakfast at a B&B like this should be something special. Nothing special here and a major disappointment. A "can I get you some more coffee" would have been nice but coffee was get up and get your own.

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By far, this is the best B&B I've ever stayed in. Mary and her husband are EXCELLENT hosts.

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We spent a weekend in this fabulous B&B. It was exactley as descibed. The accomodations were very comfortable, clean, and furnished to the period of the home. The breakfast was more than plentiful set in a beautiful formal dinning room. The breakfast was very relaxed and good conversation was the norm. Mary and Dan (the owners) made you feel more like a family member rather than a guest. At our request, they were able to make dinner reservations for us and get advanced tickets the the Vicksburg Historiacal Park. They were very accomidating in making our stay a memorable one. I would highly recommend this B&B.

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We stayed there on our trip through the Great South. Coming from Europe we experienced what one might have in mind after having seen "Gone with the wind". The rooms were just perfect to the last detail. Dan and Mary have done an excellent excellent excellent job in bringing life into the house. Breakfast just as you earlier dreamed about. And: As Europeans we got to know the country and people way better than any travel guide can tell only in those 90 min breakfast we had with other the guests. Yet, the train close by wakes you up early in the morning but still has some aura of the history you are about to experience. Anytime again! We will send our friends to there! Building character big time!

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This was a beautiful, well-maintained bed & breakfast. The service was superb and so was the food. We would highly recommend this inn.

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My husband & I stayed here Sept. 23-25, 2007. It is a lovely home with an interesting history. Mary is a delightful person, great cook, and historian. She puts personal touches--homemade cookies & chocolate covered strawberries on your bed at night. Lovely table setting and food presentation for breakfast--you feel like royalty! We did a package deal, so included in our room cost were free tickets to Vicksburg Military Park, Confederate Museum, $40 coupon for dinner at Cedar Grove Restaurant (it was delicious dinner), and $10 to use in her gift shop. This is our 7th B&B and it was by far the best room, hosts, and food we have had. All the normal amenities of a hotel, but so much more personable with large rooms, comfortable bed, bath robes, videos/books/games available. We are retired so were traveling during school year and not at a busy time of year, so we had the place to ourselves. That made the experience even better because we received extra special attention from Mary. If we ever return to Vicksburg, we definitely will stay at Belle of the Bends.

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Dan and Mary are the benchmark for all the other innkeepers out there. They know the true meaning of hospitality. Great room, beautiful home, excellent food, thoughtful "extra" touches, and wonderful hosts. Make sure you go out of your way for this Great Experience!!!

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