Inn Details
A National Register Antebellum home located near St. Francisville, Louisiana on a one-thousand acre plantation in the beautiful, rolling countryside along the edge of the Tunica Hills...just a few miles from Pond, Mississippi , and Clark's Creak Natural Area. Just 50 miles from both Baton Rouge, Louisiana and also Natchez, Mississippi. The home is furnished with period furnishings. Each room is furnished with antiques and a private bath. Amenities include a swimming pool on the grounds.
Desert offers a country retreat. Peaceful trails are available for walking with a large variety of wildlife, birds, and wild flowers for viewing and photographing. In October there's the Angola Prison Rodeo, which is just 5 miles away from The Desert Plantation. a day full of fun and excitement.
Enjoy refreshments on the veranda, full country breakfast each morning and optional dinner in the evening. Children and most pets are welcome.
Sites in the area in include the Old Pond Store, Clark's Creek Natural Area, and Greenwood Plantation. Hunting is available in the area. Historic tours area available in Woodville and St. Francisville, each only about 20 minutes away.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- IN TUNICA HILLS
- NEAR CLARKS CREEK
- PLANTATION
- Countryside
- Nearest major city: baton rouge, LA (50 miles south)
- Directions to property:
FROM BATON ROUGE TAKE 1-10 NORTH AND GET OFF ON HWY 61 NORTH TO ST. FRANCISVILLE. FROM HWY 61 GO TO HWY 66 ABOUT
3 MILES FROM ST. FRANCISVILLE. GO TO HWY 969 AND TURN RIGHT. DESERT PLANTAATION IS ON RIGHT. - Nearest major airport: Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Fla.) 40 miles
- Directions from airport:
TAKE I-10 NORTH AND GET OFF ON HWY 61 AND GO TO ST. FRANCISVILLE. GO ABOUT 2 MILES AND TURN LEFT ON TO HWY 66
AND TAKE LEFT. GO 12.8 MILES AND TURN RIGHT ON HWY 969.
DESERT LANE WILL BE ON THE RIGHT. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Suites
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 150.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 175.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
- Other Accommodations: House
The Desert house, 5600 square feet, 700.00, 4 rooms with private bath. All of house is furnished with antiques.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Fridge | Microwave |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Computer |
| Copier | Fax Machine |
| Fireplace | Internet Service |
| Piano | Private entrance |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| swimming pool | |
Meals
- A "southern breakfast" breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00-9:30
- Breakfast is served in the veranda, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request for $15.00
- Dinner is available by special request for $30.00
- Additional food services included in room rate: Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: CANDLE LIGHT DINNER, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night minimum)
- Smoking is not allowed
- Guest pets are welcome (we welcome pets)
- Children are welcome
- Childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required ($50.00 a night in advance will hold the reservation.)
- Check in time is 2:00 and Check out time is 12:00
- Cancellations:
48 hour cancelation policy,(if canceled after then you will still be charged)
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Willia and Bill Perkins
- The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 3 dogs on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: 4 horses
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, waterfalls on site, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, River, Rodeo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Fishing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool
Woodville Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Woodville, Mississippi.