Port Gibson, MS 

BernheimerHouse B&B

 
212 Walnut Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150 US
(800)735-3407
(601)437-8873
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Rates: $105 to $130
Total Rooms: 4

Description

Circa 1901. Reflecting the picturesque design and materials typical of Queen Anne architecture, this historic home with original light fixtures, sliding doors, furniture and memorabilia is listed in the National Register. The main floor surrounds a large living hall that is a great gathering place. The Loft Multimedia Library on the third floor offers an extensive book collection, computer with Internet access, games, and a TV/VCR. Spacious guest bedrooms are well-appointed and tastefully decorated. Breakfast in the formal dining room or on the huge veranda includes orange juice, hot or cold cereal, two biscuits, two scrambled eggs, two Texas French toast, three strips of bacon, three sausage links, hash browns, a large cinnamon roll and hot beverage. Arrange to join Nancy and Loren for a family-style diner. The award-winning landscaped yard blooms almost year-round.Location: Historic District.

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Rooms & Rates

Rates: $105 to $130
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.
Rooms: This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath.
The types of beds available include King and Double.

Policies

Cancellation: One week
Smoking: Limited.

Services & Amenities

Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Picnic Lunches and Dinner.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Clock Radio, Telephone, Data Ports, Desk and VCR.
Amenities On Site: Library, Computers, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Television, Tennis, Hot Tub/Spa, VCR and gift shop.

Activities

Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings and Weddings.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Museums, Parks and Shopping (Local Crafts).

Historic Interest

The original home that was used by General U.S. Grant as his headquarters after the Battle of Port Gibson burnt in 1900. The present home was built on the basement of that home by Jacob Bernheimer the most prominent Jewish businessman in Claiborne County, MS. The home contains many original pieces of furniture and memorabilia.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted) and City Historical Site (Granted).
Historic sites nearby: Part of the Bernheimer Complex, Grand Gulf Military Park and Museum (7 miles), Alcon State University (15 miles), Ruins of Windsor (9 miles), Natchez Trace Parkway (1 mile), Presbyterian Church with golden hand pointing to the heavens (1 block), Temple Gemiluth Chessed 1891 Oldest Jewish Synagogue in Mississippi (1 block), St Josephâ?Ts Catholic 1849 (3 blocks).