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Country Retreat!

Apartment in Natchez with kitchen

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Located on a 120-acre wooded country estate, The Governess Quarters offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the spacious bedroom with Queen-sized iron bed and luxurious marble tile shower, or socialize in the second room's fully stocked modern kitchen and comfy sofa. Take a stroll through nature trails, spot wildlife like deer and wild turkeys, or simply enjoy morning coffee under ceiling fans on the wide wooden gallery.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country Retreat!

Two room apartment on the second floor of an 1853 dependency apartment which housed the school room, governess’s room, billiard room and office on the grounds of Lansdowne 3 miles north of historic Natchez, Mississippi.
Built for Charlotte Hunt and George Matthews Marshall on 600 acres in 1853, Lansdowne was planned as a wooded country estate but became a working plantation in the late 19th century following the loss of the Marshalls’ Louisiana plantations.
The spacious 18 x 20 bedroom has a Queen sized iron bed with contemporary bedside tables and lighting while an original bureau and period armoire provide space for clothing. The bath is completely updated with luxurious marble tile shower. The second room has a fully stocked modern kitchen, dining table with seating for three or four, and a comfy sofa (converts to small bed) for socializing. A wide wooden gallery with ceiling fans stretches 40 feet across the front of the building.
The property is still owned by direct descendants of the original owners, one of whom, Marsha Colson, lives on site. The other owners and their children and grandchildren visit frequently.
The Governess Quarters has been occupied by family members since the 1930s and is now primarily a vacation rental property.

A twin building facing the Governess Quarters across a courtyard originally housed the kitchen and washing room and quarters for the cook and butler and children’s nurse. It is now a fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath vacation home with kitchen, laundry, separate dining and living room and accommodates 5 to 6 guests.

Lansdowne is now comprised of 120 acres of woodlands and pastures, hiking and riding trails and two ponds. Nature lovers may see deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, great blue herons, Mississippi kites, great horned owls, cuckoos, cardinals, thrashers, warblers, and even indigo and painted buntings.
The main house is furnished with original family pieces and contains original wallpaper and faux bois and faux marbre baseboards and doors. Guests are invited to join the resident owner for a tour. Contact Marsha or a designated assistant to schedule a tour.
DIRECTIONS
From downtown Natchez or from Highway 61, follow Martin Luther King/Highway 555 about 1 mile past the city limits. Turn onto Marshall Road and continue about 1/4 mile, bearing left at the fork. Follow the driveway to the right of the main house and park anywhere near the two-story brick building on the right. Please park 15 feet or more away from the building.
Enter the apartment from the door at the top of the stairs. An standard key will be provided. Enjoy your morning coffee under the ceiling fans on the wide second floor gallery and end the day watching fireflies while crickets and cicadas sing.
For info on other events, tours, museums, music and restaurants, go to visitnatchez.org, natchezpilgrimage.com or Yelp.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please do not go near the horses in the pasture
Please park at least 15 feet away form the old cistern.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
With owner approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: With owner approval
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Country Retreat! Natchez
Country Retreat! Apartment
Country Retreat! Apartment Natchez

About the area

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Natchez, MS

What's nearby

  • Stanton Hall - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Magnolia Bluffs Casino - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Natchez Bluff Park - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Natchez National Historical Park - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Rosalie Mansion - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Retreat! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat! located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Liberty Ball Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Mary Basilica and Stratton Chapel Gallery. First Presbyterian Church and William Johnson House Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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