1888 Wensel House B&B 206 Washington Street Natchez Mississippi 39120 USA http://www.1888wenselhouse.com Phone: +1-601-445-8577 Fax: +1-601-442-2525 Toll-free: +1-888-775-8577

General Information

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 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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: 3 Rooms & a Cottage
• There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 145.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 145.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
• Other Accommodations: Cottages
  Turn-of-the century cottage in rear garden with one bath, two bedrooms each with double bed, living room, dining room, kitchen with microwave, front & back porches. Furnished with country antiques, vintage furniture, phone, color TV. Breakfast included. Rates are $125-$145.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full Southern breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00 AM
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: complimentary open bar, Fruit
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (on the front porch)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Children are welcome (Older children are welcome)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (open bar complimentary)
• Deposit amount required (A credit card or a deposit equal to the first night's stay is required.)
• Check in time is Anytime and Check out time is 12:00 Noon
• 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.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • B&B Assn of Mississippi
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Queen Anne/Italianate
• Built in 1888
• Opened for business in 1990
• Restored / Remodeled in 1994
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (Large paved lot adjoining. Cottage has private drive.)

Location

• Geographic region: Natchez Trace
• Location is best described as: Downtown, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Baton Rouge (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.
• Nearest major airport: BTR 88 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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.
• Meeting places:
  • Visitor Center at Bridge
  • Bus

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Ron and Mimi Miller
  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
• Pet(s) on the property: 0

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Casino, Historical interests, Museum, Religious Services, River, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Golfing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts