Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Ruston, LA

Louisiana Military Museum7 min walk
Louisiana Tech University12 min walk
Ruston Sports Complex6 min drive
Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)69 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house was perfect for a weekend stay to see my son at La. Tech. The house was used as a wedding/photography venue so...

Denise S.

Sep 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom.

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Meadows Manor Historic District

You’ll love my place because of the location, the outdoors space, and the neighborhood. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Meadows Manor was built in 1941. It is three stories and is 4200 square feet. Guy and Faye Barnes are only the second owners of the home. It is now a wedding and event venue as well as a bed and breakfast. No one resides in the home. We are located in downtown Ruston.

Property manager

Faye Barnes 318-245-5397 Guy Barnes 318-548-0975

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

If you plan to have friends or family drop by to visit, please clear that with the owner. We just like to stay informed.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ruston

Located in Ruston, this holiday home is in the city centre. North Louisiana Exhibition Center and Trail's End Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Railroad Park and Ruston Sports Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joe Aillet Stadium or Thomas Assembly Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Ruston, LA

What's nearby

Railroad Park - 7 min walk
Louisiana Military Museum - 7 min walk
Louisiana Tech University - 12 min walk
Ruston Sports Complex - 6 min drive
Grambling State University - 9 min drive

Getting around

Monroe, LA (MLU-Monroe Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬20 min walk
‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Meadows Manor Historic District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Meadows Manor Historic District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meadows Manor Historic District?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Meadows Manor Historic District located?

Located in the heart of Ruston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Railroad Park and Louisiana Military Museum. Louisiana Tech University and Northern Louisiana Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

My sister and I brought our 85 yo mother to watch our nephew(her grandson) play baseball for Louisiana Tech! The owners were awesome to deal with!! VERY HELPFUL! The house is old but nice and the location was the best! Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S., Lumberton, Texas

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

The house was perfect for a weekend stay to see my son at La. Tech. The house was used as a wedding/photography venue so there are beautiful professional pics all around the house. We ordered out and enjoyed our meal in the beautiful dining room. The antique furnishings fit the historic home. We enjoyed the cat who came up to visit every morning. It was easy to communicate with the owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meadows Manor

Cozy Historic home, within minutes from everything in Ruston. Great response from host as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie G.

15 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay

We were in town for softball games at LA Tech. After arriving after a late game, the owner messaged me at 11 pm asking about the number of guests. She saw us on the cameras. We had 4 instead of 3 people. The owner then told me she was going to charge me double since I didn't let her know when making the reservations. I did not see that there was a $15 charge for each additional person. We were not charged the extra $90 only $45 after I explained that I did not know about the additional charge per person. The property has a lot of room, however, it needs some attention (peeling plaster and wallpaper and the driveway is in bad shape). It was not very clean and then downstairs does not cool off. We had the thermostat down to 68 and it never went under 74.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann B.

11 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Charming!

This is a delightful older house loaded with character! Fantastic location, beautiful grounds.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cinda L.

13 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend

Our trip was for volleyball tournaments. This beautiful older home was perfect for our needs and very close to gym.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan R., San Angelo

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty setting

We enjoyed our stay. It would be good to have a mat in the tub upstairs for safety.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Becca H.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This property is primarily a wedding venue, not primarily an overnight rental.

When traveling, part of the joy is to enter a clean welcoming space where there is room to relax, unpack, and a place to set the items used in everyday life. This house did not provide any of this. The “parlor” is furnished with older furniture, in keeping with the age of the house. This is wonderful for photo ops or for perching to talk with an acquaintance. There is no place to curl up with a book, lounge in pajamas and enjoy a glass of wine, or to share a movie with your family. There was no luggage rack or unadorned table on which to set a suitcase; there were no hangers in the wardrobe. Counter space and table tops throughout the house were either already used for nick-nacks or the tools of the wedding venue business run out of this same space. I contacted Faye to ask some questions and to let her know that we were disappointed. She was unable to talk at that time but was willing to text. Her response was defensive, saying that she has never had anyone that wasn’t happy, that her guests have loved the property and thanked her for sharing it with them. She was not hearing that we had concerns. There was a broken windowpane, peeling paint, peeling wallpaper, a corroded drain in the kitchen sink, an unused chandelier on the floor of the parlor, bare lightbulbs in a light fixture with the glass covering for the light fixture sitting on the desk, all of which I sent her pictures. After sending pictures of what looked like a year’s worth of dead bugs in the windowsill, toilet bowl rings in both bathrooms, an air conditioning intake vent caked with dust, Faye did not communicate with me for three days. On the third day she informed me that she had called VRBO and had me red flagged as a “do not rent”. We were ready to walk away from the money we had spent. We did ask for a refund because VRBO said that was our only recourse. Because we asked for a refund, I was accused of searching for something wrong with the property, that Faye was certain that I had found a cheaper place to stay and had to figure out a way to get our money back. Again, rather than speak with me, she claimed she had red flagged me with VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia S., Usa/Kansas City Mo

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We arrived Thursday and enjoyed our stay. We will most likely become repeat visitors

We met up with family members and had an awesome experience renting this location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

don l.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Quiet Location

This bungalow is quiet and is more beautiful than the photos credits it! The neighborhood is ideal and all the amenities of home are there! Owners are very responsive and prompt!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carrie B.

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Quite but accessible to downtown. Only complaint was with the TV. Poor signal strength. Beautiful place though.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

15 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful! Perfect! Thank you!

Would love to stay at Faye’s every chance I get!

10/10 Excellent

Carita D.

21 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

My stay was one of the best experiences I have had in my years of traveling - by far. Faye and Guy not only made my stay comfortable, but also quickly became dear friends. Highly recommend Meadows Manor

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Faye Barnes 318-245-5397 Guy Barnes 318-548-0975

My husband, Guy and I are proprietors of Meadows Manor. We also have vacation rental properties in Ocean Springs, MS. We are photographers, specializing in children's portraiture for 47 years. I am also a designer of children's clothing with children's clothing shop on Etsy. We have 9 grandchildren and family means everything to us.

Why they chose this property

This home is in the historical part of Ruston, LA, located in North LA. Meadows Manor is also an event venue for any and all social events such as weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, etc.