Adrienne and Bill were very friendly and welcoming. The house is striking and the common areas are kept well. However, our room left much to be desired. The draperies haven't been washed in years and are in tatters. Yet the bed was comfortable. The laundry room for the entire house is in a closet in this room so you will likely encounter the smell and sound of laundry when you arrive and the owners will have to enter your room at some point to retrieve the clean laundry. The exhaust fan in the bathroom is covered with dust and dirt and hasn't been cleaned in years. There are old long dirty cobwebs that blow around above you up to the twelve foot ceiling when the fan is on. Luckily we didn't have to shower - the mat and curtain really need to be updated.
The rule that the dogs must stay outside is nearly impossible to comply with. When we came back from our evening out, my husband had to get on the ground and wrestle with the female lab in order to keep her outside. I would never had had the strength (nor will) to do that. The next morning the owners laughed and said that that wasn't necessary. We didn't think it was funny. We always attempt to follow house rules. If it's not necessary, then please delete the rule.
The photos for this listing are outdated, both for the hostess and for the room. The room has much more clutter and knick knacks in it than pictured.
I am grateful for the pleasant place to stay just two blocks from my girlfriend's apartment and Commander's Palace, but I wouldn't stay here again. These professional innkeepers need to improve the facilities, give the place a good cleaning, update the house rules and replace old bed and bath accessories.
Thank you.