1888 Wensel House B&B

  • Inn Details

    This 1888 Victorian town house is completely-renovated, beautifully furnished with antiques, and situated in the heart of the historic district across the trolley stop and carriage rides. Guests have full use of the parlor and dining room, where they enjoy morning papers, fresh fruit, and soft drinks available 24 hours a day. A generous freshly-cooked plantation breakfast is served in the dining room. Guests occupy a cozy 5-room cottage in the back yard or one of three large upstairs rooms in the main house. The cottage has two double beds, one bath with tub-shower, plus kitchen, dining room, and living room with TV. Each bedroom in the main house has two beds (a single and a queen), modern bathroom with tub-shower and hairdryer, telephone, remote-controlled cable color TV, & iron and ironing board. The First Room contains American antiques, including a high-post hand-carved bed. The Oak Room features carved "Golden Oak" turn-of-the-century antiques. The Front Room is furnished in mid-19th century antiques with a low-post 1835 bed.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Both innkeepers work at the local historic preservation organization, the Historic Natchez Foundation. Ron is the executive director and Mimi is the director of program services. They have written articles and books on the history, architecture, and decorative arts of Natchez and its modern preservation efforts. Ron appeared on the Natchez segments of the A&E television productions of America's Castles and BobVila's Historic Home of America. He lectures the nation on Natchez and its history.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish



    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • VCR

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Wireless Internet on site

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  • First Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$105

    Front Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$105

    Oak Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$95

    The Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      3 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$120

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Anytime    Check out: 12:00 Noon

    • Deposit amount required: A credit card or a deposit equal to the first night's stay is required.

    • Cancellations: Cancel 3 days before arrival to avoid a charge to for the first night's stay. Even on the scheduled day of arrival, we might be able to work something out.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: open bar complimentary

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Older children are welcome

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Weekly Direct Book
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Southern

    • Time Served: 8:00 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • complimentary open bar

  • Location Type

    • Downtown

    • Small town


    City

    • Baton Rouge

    • Distance to city: 88 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From US Highways 84/98/65 at the Mississippi River, turn north on Canal St. (by the visitor center). After 4 traffic lights, begin to cross the railroad tracks and immediately turn right into the large parking lot. If you miss the turn, go past Washington St to State St, turn right, and go around the block to the Washington St entrance to the lot.


    Airport

    • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Fla.) 88 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From BTR - Baton Rouge, LA (88 miles), take I-110 N to end at US 61 N to Natchez. At McDonalds, turn left onto US84 & US 98 toward the River Bridge. Then follow directions above. From JAN - Jackson, MS (125 miles), take I-20 W, Exit to I-55 S, Exit to US 84 W at S. Brookhaven exit, follow 84 W to the River Bridge.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Casino

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Golfing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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    Natchez Terminal Visit

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    I found the B&B to be very clean. The staff was cordial and efficient. The location is great for my business trips to Natchez. The breakfast was great.


    I would not stay anywhere else.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    I would not stay anywhere else in Natchez. I love the little cottage and your breakfast is wonderful! Thanks again for making my stay comfortable and relaxing.


    J & T Martin from Canada

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    NIce room, very comfortable bed, knowledgeable owners, willing to give direction when asked. Very Hospitable. Great Breakfast


    Good home adress but welcome perfectible

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Very beautiful logging. Only, I regret the absence of real contact with the owners.


    The Cottage : great experience !!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    • Services 
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    We rented the Cottage for 3 people and enjoyed it so much ! The owner, Mimi, is extremely welcoming and everything was great : spacious rooms, complimentary drinks (including wine !), delicious breakfast in the dining room, lots of advice And in a very charming street, with lots of old houses leading to the cliffs above the Mississippi. And for 3 people, it was surprisingly cheap ! The best surprise of our whole travel in Louisiana.


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