The glorious rooms of this 110 year-old mansion are furnished with fine 19th century American furnishings and decorative accessories from the around the world. Shop the first floor of this 1914 property filled with extraordinary antiques, Christmas and gifts before retreating to your private spaces. Revive your spirits in a steaming tub of healing salts and soak before you slip into luxurious linens on the immense antique beds of the second and third floors.
The veranda suite features a massive bedroom with a plantation made full-tester bed and in the adjoining room with cannon ball bed, both from the 1840's. The full tester bed is of local provenance.
The New Orleans room is spacious retreat with a magnificent antique mahogany queen-sized bed. The bed, a masterpiece of American furniture-making, was created in the 1850s for the New Orleans market and is signed by its maker, Charles Lee. The dream-weaver mattress was specially made to fit the over-queen sized proportions. Adjacent access to the master bath, complete with the original, massive soaking tub and illuminated by a crystal chandelier make the New Orleans room a favorite with guests.
The third floor loft apartment is a beautiful open space with a studio kitchen and full bath. The loft features a dining area, office and reading space, and sleeps up to four. It is a comfortable space with amazing views of downtown.
The entire house is equipped with wireless internet. At the center of the second floor. An ingenious redesign of the original linen closet now conceals a breakfast and wine bar, complete with coffee maker, microwave, fridge and flat screen tv.
The comfortable seating of the spacious porches and courtyards are the perfect places to relax and watch the world drift by.