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  • Inn Details

    The Amzi Love Home was built (circa 1848) by Maj. Love for his bride Edith Wallace. The basic structure is Italianate with Greek and Gothic Revival influence. It is located in the Columbus historic district. Mr. & Mrs. R. Sidney Caradine III, the present home owners; say the house has changed very little and the original furnishings are on view for visitors. The Lincoln Home(circa 1833)next door is a Bed and Breakfast awarded a Mississippi Heritage Trust Award for Restoration and visitors are given a free tour of the Amzi Love Home next door as part of their stay at the B&B. Reservations may be made for B&B by calling 662-574-4275. Member B&B Association of Mississippi. Built along the lines of a cozy cottage type southern home in pre-Civil War days.Amzi Love Home is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been on the spring Pilgrimage of Homes for 60 years. Sidney Caradine is the great-great-grandson of Major Amzi Love who built the house, and is the 7th generation of the Love family to occupy the house. A popular spring Pilgrimage Tour Home, when the gardens azaleas and wisteria are in bloom, tours are also available throughout the year at a cost of $7.50 per person by calling 662-328-5413

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We are interested in all the arts and are promoters and founders of the Tennessee Williams Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes. (He was born in Columbus, you know) Our Amzi Love Home has been on the Spring Pilgrimage to ante-bellum homes for over 60 years. Known as "the house that time forget",it has the original furnishings from 1848. Our B&B-Lincoln Home (circa 1833) is next door. A free tour of Amzi Love is part of your stay at the B&B. You all come see us--ya hear!!!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Bit of French

    • Bit of Spanish

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Gardens

    • Historic Tours

    • Non-profit Fundraisers

    • Parties

    • Receptions

    • Weddings

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Computer

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Microwave

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Internet Service

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Tours of historic district

    • Free tours of 2 pre-civil war homes

    • Certified Fly Fishing Casting Insruction

    • Pick-up at airport service

    • Glass of Wine on arrival

    • Bird watching

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    Nightly Rate

    $125 - $125

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: By appointment    Check out: By appointment

    • Minimum stay: We welcome guests for short and long term

    • Deposit amount required: Please contact property for details

    • Cancellations: 7 days in advance

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Glass of wine on arrival

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Well behaved children

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Yes : We'll be happy to arrange sitters

    Discount type

    • AARP (with ID)
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

    • Military (with ID)
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Southern

    • Time Served: At the time requested

    • Serving location: Deck-overlooking gardens (weather permitting), Lincoln Home formal dining room, Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Breakfast Souffle
    Eggs, sausage, chedder cheese and secret spices--this house special is prepared by Chef Sid from his mother's 1800's cookbook.The Apple -Orange Crescent is another house spceial dish. But breakfast is made more interesting by the owners tales of our small town and its interesting history,activities and sights

    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    Additional food services

    • Bottled Water

    • Glass of wine on arrival

    Recipes

    Beverage

    Wine Punch
    Serves: 22
    Prep time: 5 min

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  • Location Type

    • Columbus Historic District

    • Near Columbus Air Force Base

    • Near Marina

    • Near Tenn-Tom Waterway

    • Near Tennessee Williams Childhood Home

    • Near Waverly Mansion

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    City

    • Columbus

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle)

    • Directions to property:
      Leave airport and go left to I-75 to Columbus, MS. Take the Main St. exit, turn right on 7th St. South off Main St. and proceed to 305 7th St. South for Amzi Love Home (or 714 3rd Ave. South for the Lincoln Home next door to Amzi Love)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Tennessee Williams childhood home

    • Waverly Plantation Mansion

    • Daily home tours of pre civil war homes

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Touring civil war era mansions daily

    • Visiting the birth home of Tennessee Williams

    • WI-FI

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Very Restful B & B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    This was recommended to us by a local business aquaintance. It was so easy to walk to every thing downtown. Brenda and Sydney shared all of the knowledge they had about the History of Columbus and were able to help us find everything we needed in Modern Columbus. Very comfortable and best southern breakfast I've ever had.

    I always recommend this B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I have had the opportunity to visit this home on many occasions for holiday parties and local weddings. My profession has allowed me to recommend to many visitors and clients from other parts of the country and abroad to stay at the Amzi Love Home & Gardens. It is walking distance to coffee shops, dining, art and boutique style shopping. If you are planning to visit students, military friends and family or want to get a real feel for the Old South, I encourage you to try this B&B. Every friend, business aquaintance or family that has stayed with the Caradines have learned so much valuable information about Historical Columbus and modern day Columbus. You will have a restful stay and be given inside information concerning all Columbus Ms. has to offer you.

    Extraordinary Southern Charm

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I and our little dog, Maggie, stayed two nights with Brenda and Sid and were delighted with the warmth and friendliness we experienced.The accomodations are spacious, convenient to downtown, quiet and very attractive. Sid took us on a tour of his family home and transformed us back in time through the experiences of his family.Sid is a Southern Gentleman in the very best sense of the honorific.The smell of fresh coffee woke us in the morning and Brenda's breakfasts were served with lovely antique china and silver. Also, they were really tasty. Brenda is vivacious and eager to share her knowledge of Columbus history and traditions. We are eagerly looking forward to our next stay with this wonderful couple. Dr.M.Atkins

    Fabulous B & B! Loved the Amzi Love - Lincoln Home!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I stayed 4 nights in the beautiful Lincoln Home B & B ( just adjacent to Amzi Love) and had a fabulous time. The breakfast was superb - poached eggs, smoked bacon, succulent cantelope, absolutely divine. I was very comfortable in my room - which was spacious & relaxing - very comfortable bed. The house, which dates back to 1833, has been fully restored and has all the modern amenities you could hope for. AC, a fully stocked fridge, cable tv, great closets, private baths, outdoor bbq & lush gardens. Within walking distance of all Columbus attractions: shopping, great restaraunts, the Tennessee Williams home. The best thing about the Lincoln Home & Amzi Love are the incredible hosts who get an A+ for hospitality. Incredible customer service, warm, friendly and informative. This B&B is a fantastic place to stay - I can't wait to return!

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I loved the flavor of the ante-bellum south at this B&B. My stay was during the April event known as "The Pilgrimage" and I highly recomend a visit during this time although you will find much of interest in Colombus any time of the year. Brenda and Sid are very gracious hosts and the food is outstanding.

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