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Natchitoches Blog: A Landmark Experience
A blog by Natchitoches Bed and Breakfast
Guest Stories & Reviews
Experience the legacy of the Natchitoches Bed and Breakfast collection through the eyes of our guests. From romantic getaways at the 1855 Andrew Morris House to historic stays at our 1912 flagship, the Judge Porter House, discover why we are the most trusted name in Louisiana hospitality. Read firsthand stories of our award-winning service, multi-course gourmet breakfasts, and three decades of 'Natchitoches First' dedication in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District.
Perfect Christmas get away!
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TripAdvisor review of the Violet Hill Bed and Breakfast
Dec 23, 2025
Service beyond the call of duty
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Queen Anne Posted: 12/21/2025 From: W956CHjaneb Service beyond the call of duty All I can add to the superlative reviews already online for The Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast is my own personal experience. I left my Kindle behind by mistake. Before I realized it, I received a text message from Véronique at Queen Anne's, saying that she'd mail it to my home address. It arrived the next week, free of charge. Now that's service! Grand me
Dec 21, 2025
Violet Hill a Christmas Festival Dazzler
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Violet Hill Posted: 12/21/2025 From: 261gladyss Violet Hill a Christmas Festival Dazzler For this year‘s trip home to Natchitoches to visit family burials reunite with the newlywed and nearly dead and bedazzled by the Christmas festival we decided to opt out out of the hotel St. Denis and enjoy our stay at Violet Hill B&B. The 5 suite 1880 home is situated on the waterfront bluff on Cane River Lake with a view of the northern top
Dec 21, 2025
Wonderful & Elegant B and B
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Queen Anne Posted: 12/20/2025 From: Judiw327 Wonderful & Elegant B and B We highly recommend The Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast. We were in the “Library Room” & it was just beautiful! Since it was Christmas time every room had their own Christmas tree, decorated beautifully. This is an extremely elegant B&B, very cleanly, everything was just perfect. Our Innkeeper, “Nicky” & her helper Rene were very professional & kind. The Breakfast
Dec 20, 2025
Wonderful Trip
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Queen Anne Posted: 12/19/2025 From: Sightseer55881 Wonderful trip Beautiful & festive, excellent & friendly staff & service, great brkfst , convenient location , comfortable & quiet, had great holiday trip. Elegant Queen Anne room featuring a king-size four-poster bed, opulent antique furniture, and direct access to a second-story gallery with garden views. Includes ensuite bath with a single person Jacuzzi and shower.
Dec 19, 2025
What a lovely Little place
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 12/14/2025 From: June Huckaby What a lovely little place. The Guest House was so nice. But the best part was Angela the boss. Her caring attitude made our time there perfect. Oh yeah breakfast what can you say, very top shelf. Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Hotel highlights Romantic, Quiet Delight in this guest-favorite French Toast topped with a luscious apricot, orange, and almond glaze, complemented by a s
Dec 14, 2025
We will be back
5 Bubble🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢(Ducournau Suite) TripAdvisor review of the Andrew Morris House Posted: 12/13/2025 From: Guide1946608462 We will be back. Excellent stay. Great location. The breakfast with Sherry was amazing. Beautiful historic home and comfortable bed. The Andrew Morris House, a stunning example of architectural elegance, transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive Christmas season. The interior is thoughtfully decorated, showcasing the spirit of the holidays wi
Dec 13, 2025
Natchitoches Memories
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Violet Hill Posted: 12/11/2025 From: jtF986915 Natchitoches Memories We booked 3 rooms and all were wonderfully clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and our hostess Ms Zeffie was delightful. We will definitely revisit. Violet Hill overlooks the river and is easy walk to shopping and restaurants. Apple spice Belgian waffles topped with caramelized apples, served alongside savory sausage, orange slices, and a maraschin
Dec 11, 2025
The rooms were super clean and private.
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Andrew Morris House From: Tracey Neisser Posted: 12/8/2025 We arrived to Natchitoches for the 99th annual Christmas Festival of Lights and because of some restraints due to my mother's illness , wanted to be within walking distance of the festivities. Well, we were super close to main street and all of the stores. We even enjoyed the parade being able to sit on the front porch and observe. It was amazing. There are also several lovely restaur
Dec 8, 2025
Highly recommend
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 12/8/2025 From: Barry Ciaschini Spacious room, clean and quiet. Breakfast was delicious, service was outstanding. Highly recommend Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Luxurious and elegant, the Princess bedroom features a stunning circa 1820 burl mahogany queen-sized full tester bed alongside a towering nine-foot mahogany wardrobe from the late empire period, complemented by exquisite drapery and soft lighting.
Dec 8, 2025
The room had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxing
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review of the Queen Anne From: Marian Hampton Posted: 12/6/2025 This is a gorgeous home in downtown Natchitoches. The house was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The room had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Only thing I wasn’t too happy with was the jetted bath tub. The water was not clear for some reason. I did like the shower though. We enjoyed being able to walk out of our room and onto the balcony. The breakfast was d
Dec 6, 2025
The Queen Anne is Awesome
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Queen Anne Posted: 12/4/2025 From: Crossviewl The Queen Ann is awesome. We had a wonderful time. Beautiful and comfortable. We stayed in the Library Room and it was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast is amazing. Veronique And Linda were amazing as they took care of us and prepared and served our breakfast. The Library guest room was originally part of the home’s double parlor, this room was converted into a Library with the
Dec 4, 2025
BIRTHDAY BASH SUCCESS
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Violet Hill Posted 12/3/2025 From: C5966FMashleyl BIRTHDAY BASH SUCCESS This was our first time at a B&B and it was AMAZING! Zeffie’s cooking was off the charts! The house is beautiful! We will definitely be back! We can’t recommend this place enough! Thank you Zeffie! Ashley, Sharon, & Sharon Luce The Stem Wheeler guest room, originally the dining room, showcases elegant design with a king-sized bed, intricate armoire, and a coz
Dec 3, 2025
Amazing
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Queen Anne Posted: 12/1/2025 From: G7563FDMelissab Amazing This bed & breakfast was amazing & absolutely beautiful! If I could give it 20 stars I would! It was quiet, peaceful, & cozy! We will definitely use them again! They were very fast to respond and give us recommendations when we asked! They even had pre-made menu type deals in the room for all the basic and extra info we would need! The breakfast was amazing & they even rem
Dec 1, 2025
It is a fabulous place to stay!
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 12/1/2025 From: Jim Mustain Such a fabulous place to stay! Jackie is the absolute best! Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Cozy and inviting, the living room of the Guest House at the Judge Porter House Bed and Breakfast features elegant furnishings, a warm color palette, and a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxation and comfort. Over 600 square feet of living space. This charming, romantic nook has a cozy fir
Dec 1, 2025
A Hidden Gem
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted:12/1/2025 From: 2993ynamys A Hidden Gem We cannot say enough great things about this B&B. The place is charming and comfortable, the amenities were excellent and the breakfast and hospitality were outstanding. We go to Natchitoches a couple of times a year and now that we know about this place we hope to stay there every time. Cozy and elegant, the Judge Porter guest room at the Judge Porter House Bed and
Dec 1, 2025
We had a great time staying at the Andrew Morris B&B
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review of the Andrew Morris House Posted: 11/24/2025 From: Autumn Betrand We had a great time staying at the Andrew Morris B&B. The home is lovely and was decorated for Christmas which made it even better. The breakfast was also very good! 😊 Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Decorated with beautiful furnishings collected over the years the Henry Room exudes elegance. Hand carved acanthus leaves and pineapple dominate a massive cherry 4 post queen siz
Nov 24, 2025
Such at beautiful place
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Violet Hill Posted:11/19/2025 From: charleshY3622QP Such a beautiful place. Everything was just perfect. Would definitely stay here again. Everything was clean and authentic and the breakfast was great. Cozy and inviting, this transformed former music room has become a charming library den, perfect for reading, relaxing, or enjoying a game on TV. The blend of warm lighting, plush seating, and elegant decor creates an ideal retrea
Nov 19, 2025
It's a beautiful place to stay!!
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 11/12/2025 From: Sharlene Stinson It's a beautiful place to stay!! The staff are friendly, and eager to please. Their breakfast in the morning is delicious. Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Rooms We had the garden room. We had a small deck that we could sit and admire the garden, plus our bathroom was HUGE!!!! Nearby activities Your not far from Front Street where all the neat little shops are. Walkability Ther
Nov 12, 2025
Absolutely the choice versus the various hotels in town
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 11/10/2025 From: Charlesm Absolutely the choice versus the various hotels in town We had a fantastic stay. The room was beautiful as well as comfortable and clean. Breakfast was great as well. Parking wasn't a problem, check-in was a snap, and overall we had a really nice visit. Its a convenient stay if you're in town for sports at Northwestern, and the campus is close enough for a short walk. The New O
Nov 10, 2025
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