Great for a family or girlfriends getaway! 10 minutes from downtown Natchez

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5167.2 sq m

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Natchez, MS

Rosalie Mansion
‪7 min drive‬
Magnolia Bluffs Casino
‪8 min drive‬
Stanton Hall
‪9 min drive‬
Natchez, MS (HEZ-Adams County)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

About this listing
Two story home on property originally occupied by the present owners’ great-great-great-great-great grandfather in the 1780s. When his great granddaughter Charlotte Hunt married George Marshall, they were given 600 acres on which they built a home in 1853 and called it Lansdowne. The Marshalls planned a wooded country estate similar to those surrounding the great homes of England but after the loss of their Louisiana cotton plantations following the Civil War, Lansdowne was operated as a working plantation with cotton and corn, sheep and cattle until the 1960s. The present owners are the fifth generation of Marshalls to live at Lansdowne. Their children and grandchildren, the sixth and seventh generations, visit for long weekends and holidays as often as possible. The property is now 120 acres of fields, pastures, ponds, and woodlands heavily wooded with pine trees, oaks and magnolias and home to hummingbirds and cuckoos, wood ducks, herons and egrets, red tailed hawks, Mississippi kites, pileated woodpeckers, great horned owls, rabbits, foxes, deer and wild turkeys. Whether sipping a mint julep on the gallery, fishing or enjoying a quiet reflection by the pond, or walking through the fields in search of berries, you will find beauty and tranquility at Lansdowne, just 10 minutes from downtown Natchez.

The space
Two story home with two spacious bedrooms, living and dining rooms, kitchen and laundry in a renovated 1850s brick dependency which in the nineteenth century was home to the cook, children’s nurse and the butler, plus the outdoor kitchen and washing and ironing room. Furnished with four poster double bed, charming iron Queen bed and a single Murphy bed. Another single bed or air mattress or folding bed available on request. Two bedrooms on the second floor have one connecting door, and separate entrances to spacious shared bathroom with marble tiled walk-in shower. Each bedroom also has a private entrance from the upper gallery. WiFi, TV with Roku for Netflix, Amazon and more. Two covered galleries, large patio and beautiful grounds with roses, lilies, azaleas, magnolias and more. Children welcome. No smoking or pets. Your stay includes a tour of the main house, built in 1853 and decorated with original furnishings and family mementos.

Property manager

Margaret Marshall Colson (Marsha)

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French, Slovak

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Advance notice required. Additional fees may apply

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please don't go near horses in the pasture.

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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: Advance notice required. Additional fees may apply

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Natchez

Located in Natchez, this holiday home is in a rural area. First Presbyterian Church and William Johnson House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Natchez State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Natchez, MS

What's nearby

Rosalie Mansion - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Magnolia Bluffs Casino - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Stanton Hall - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Natchez National Historical Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Natchez Bluff Park - 10 min drive - 7.5 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
‪Smoot's Grocery - ‬7 min drive
‪Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great for a family or girlfriends getaway! 10 minutes from downtown Natchez pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for a family or girlfriends getaway! 10 minutes from downtown Natchez?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for a family or girlfriends getaway! 10 minutes from downtown Natchez?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great for a family or girlfriends getaway! 10 minutes from downtown Natchez located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home 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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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Wesley A.

18 Nov 2024

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

Great Family Getaway

Wonderful relaxing location. My children enjoyed sitting on the porch and visiting with all the property pets. Very quiet and a quick drive into Downtown Natchez. Perfect for families, we cooked all our meals there. Loved the variety of adult and children's books as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

14 Oct 2024

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

Natchez History

We chose to stay in one of the dwellings located behind Lansdowne Antebellum Home. What a treat! We were taken back into time! My nine year old granddaughter would tell you it was wonderful because the owner had very friendly dogs and cats. She and the dog had the best time together! We had a great weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Misty S.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vacation in Natchez

Had a wonderful time in Natchez

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay with Lots of History

This was a unique and amazing stay. Our girls LOVED playing with the dogs and cats and Marsha was an excellent host. The kitchen could use a deep, thorough cleaning as wells as more dishes and flatware. We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H., Gloster, MS USA

8 Mar 2021

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

Junkin on the River

This is a wonderful historical property with ample room for the 4 of us. We ran into a couple of issues but Marsha responded quickly to handle them. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted L.

14 June 2022

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

A must stay in Natchez!

Marsha is a super hostess. Very accommodating to our needs and true southern hospitality at its best. Lovely quiet serene country estate. Fascinating history. Highly recommend. A real plus as Marsha is in the know about Natchez.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Mena, AR

21 Feb 2023

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

Quirky, Historical, and Amazing.

When planning our trip to Natchez, we chose to stay here primarily because of the property's historical significance. We were not disappointed. The experience was better than we could have imagined. The house is old, that's why we chose it, and because of that there are several quirky things. The steep, narrow stairs were hard on my worn-out knees, but each time I slowly went up the stairs, I thought about the people who worked and lived here in the past. I was fascinated by the large built-in cauldron beside the fireplace in the dining room. Once again, I wondered about the people who worked there and how they used the cauldron. Marsha was great, finding time to give us a tour of the main house even though she had to go out of state unexpectedly. Learning about the house and its history from an ancestor was amazing. We came to Natchez to tour homes and learn history, and here we were, learning the history of the property where we were staying. As I wrote my weekly newspaper column sitting at the dining room table, I used source material from the extensive library in the living room. I felt sad because there were so many books and so little time. The courtyard is beautiful, and we loved the cats, especially Oreo. The grounds are a beautiful place to take a morning walk, with many photo opportunities. Listening to the birds sing and hearing the woodpeckers drumming on the trees in such a beautiful setting was magical. I highly recommend staying here if you are looking for an old home steeped in history.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

21 Dec 2022

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

Weekend stay

Peaceful and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Donna F.

8 Oct 2022

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Great History

So interesting to talk with Marsha, and hear about her family. The property is lovely. We enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geromy M., New Orleans, LA

30 Sept 2022

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Comfy and cool…

We had a great visit to Lansdowne. Marsha was cordial and kind. We felt like she was truly interested to know about us and ensure we enjoyed staying at her family home. She was engaging with our daughter who was obsessed with the cats that live there. The vrbo space was full of family history and great furnishings. We will definitely stay there again. Thanks, Marsha! Give our best to Cali, Oreo and Kit-Cat!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astrid C.

20 July 2022

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Cozy, clean and welcoming

I stayed at the Landsdowne with my husband, his mother and my two sons (ages 8 & 10). I was amazed at the amount of space we had in the house and how clean it was. My mother in law was able to stay in the first floor bedroom which has its own bathroom. My husband, children and I stayed in the 2 bedrooms upstairs which has a beautifully renovated bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms have access to the balcony which was lovely in the mornings, we would also get visited by Oreo the very friendly cat. The boys loved all the space to run and explore on the property and pet Rover the very friendly dog. Marsha our hostess was so friendly, we thoroughly enjoyed visiting her family’s home and learning it’s history. We feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to stay at the Landsdowne and will cherish memories of our time spent there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

8 Apr 2022

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Girls trip

Beautiful home and great hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Allan C.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Natchez Thanksgiving 2021

The hostess made every effort to make this Natchez plantation home visit a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V., Flint, Tx

18 Nov 2021

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

Charming and comfortablee

We loved our stay at this historic home. The owner had the lights on and heat going before we got there. It was very peaceful and we slept very well on the comfortable beds. We were extremely grateful to have coffee available as we forgot ours so we bought a container at a nearby store and left it for the next guests. We will definitey visit here again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

26 Oct 2021

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

Fun Girls’ Weekend

Came to town for a weekend. Loved Natchez and the place was so authentic you could imagine what it would have been like back in the day.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

24 Oct 2021

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Special place

We enjoyed the comfort and cleanliness of the property. Sitting out on the top balcony and in the rockers on the nice brick patio was delightful. We especially enjoyed the tour of Lansdowne with Marsha. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C., Dallas, TX

19 Sept 2021

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

A Natchez Treasure

Original plantation building with modern conveniences. Peaceful and quiet. Enjoyed our stay immensely and the tour of the Lansdowne main house by the owner Marsha. Lots to see and do in Natchez.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

5 July 2021

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

Natchez Festival

My sons and I were in town for a couple of days for the Natchez Festival. Lansdowne was conveniently located and so roomy for a mom and two teenage boys! Marsha is an excellent hostess with a beautiful property. You cannot beat the price and privacy at any hotel! Loved our stay at Lansdowne!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Little Stay

This place was a treat-like stepping back into history. The complementary tour of the main home was so very nice. Charlotte, our tour guide, was a delight. We had everything we needed there in the house. It was well cooked and quiet inside the house. The grounds were beautiful. The only thing that would have made our stay even better would have been hot water in the downstairs bath.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

14 June 2021

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

Weekend Getaway

This is the first time staying at Lansdowne Quarters. We usually stay at a hotel when visiting. No more! This was wonderful! I learned so much just by enjoying everything preserved, esp. photos in the home. I have always wanted to sleep in a canopy bed and FINALLY got my wish!! I accidentally locked myself out the first day and with a quick text, the owners gave me assistance of what to do. I loved sitting on the front porch with Oreo, the cat who welcomes all visitors and sits for a while. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N., Vilonia, AR USA

5 June 2021

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

Great family stay!

Enjoyed our stay in the historic residence. The owner was quite personable. She let us tour the main house which was amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

19 May 2021

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

Great visit

Will definitely return

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W., Louisiana

17 Apr 2021

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Absolutely peaceful and a such positive energy. Beautiful place.

Such a perfect place for a girlfriends get together. Plenty of room very nice shower and so peaceful. Very beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia & Daniel K.

25 Nov 2020

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Amazing place!

Can’t say enough positive things about this listing, its host, the property and the neighborhood.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liv S.

25 Nov 2020

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

Great Weekend Escape With the Family

This one of the coolest properties I have stayed in; with a rich history, architecture and furniture true to the 1850's made for a unique one-of-a-kind experience for our family. The property was clean and very comfortable. So quiet at night, I slept like a baby. We were lucky with the weather that it was clear and cool in the evening to sit on the upstairs porch and view the stars - something we don't get to do in the city. And we enjoyed morning hikes on the property. And I loved the shower - a modern addition to the house that is very relaxing. My only recommendation for this property would be to replace the microwave wit a new one.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Marshall Colson (Marsha)

Your hosts Marsha Colson and Lisa Baker lived in a second floor apartment in The Quarters during their childhood in the 1950s and 1960s. They now share ownership of the Lansdowne properties with three first cousins. They are shown above in mid nineteenth century style attire as they greet visitors during a Spring Pilgrimage tour.

Why they chose this property

Lansdowne and its buildings abound in history. The Quarters dates to the mid nineteenth century when it was home to a cook, the children’s nurse and the butler, plus the kitchen and washing and ironing room. The building has been renovated and enlarged several times but still retains the washing kettle, set in a masonry structure next to the fireplace in what is now the dining room.

What makes this property unique

The large adjoining bedrooms on the second floor share a bath with large walk in shower (via separate entrances) and can be reached via a stair from the main floor. Each room also has a private entrance from the second floor gallery. The galleries are great spaces to enjoy morning coffee or tea while listing to the myriad birdsongs, a refreshing drink in the evening or an alfresco meal.

Languages:

French, Slovak

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