Our Flats

Seven authentic 1940s tenant houses. Each with its own story.

Step Back in Time

Our "tenant houses", as they are locally known, have been acquired from a number of local plantation owners in an effort to preserve a piece of history, with each one bearing the name of its original location, previous owner or occupant.

Each house has both a front and back porch and each porch is accented with bare bulb porch lights. Situated in the country five miles from urban activity, the silence is deafening and makes for a most relaxing experience, day or night. An active railroad track within whistle distance makes your stay a memorable and relaxing country experience.

The night times are extraordinarily relaxing and the sleeping is phenomenal, especially in rainy weather, due to the tin roof on each flat. Each flat sleeps from 2 to 4 people, depending on the flat. Some houses have king-size beds and some have full-size beds.

The larger houses are also equipped with additional beds, such as twin size beds and convertible sofa-beds. Most contain a mix of more than one bed size. Each one has been updated with indoor plumbing, heat and air conditioning and furnished with 1940’s rural America in mind. In addition, each flat is equipped with a fully-functional kitchen that includes a stove, microwave and a refrigerator.

For extended stays, maid service is available upon your request.

The Flats

Miss Aubrey

Saved from destruction and moved from the St. Joe Place on Money Road. Four rooms. Beds: 1 queen, 2 singles, 1 double sleeper sofa.

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Tush Hog

Named for the man in whose house Robert Johnson may have died. We use it to connect that reference and make it fun to suppose. Three rooms. Beds: 1 queen, 1 single, 1 queen sleeper sofa.

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Ashland

Acquired from the Brown family from Ashland Plantation at Schlater—once one of the largest plantations in the state. Four rooms. Beds: 1 king, 2 singles.

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Nellie's House

Donated by Mrs. Emily Donnell from Lakeview Plantation at Swiftown. Named for her family's cook, who lived there for many years. Three rooms. Beds: 1 queen, 1 double sleeper sofa.

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Palo Alto

Donated by Ruth and James Townes from the Palo Alto Plantation at Minter City. Three rooms. Beds: 1 king, 1 double.

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Red House

Saved from destruction and purchased by Aubrey Whittington from Mr. Grey at Holcomb, MS. Named for the famous Jimi Hendrix blues song. Four rooms. Beds: 1 king, 2 singles, 1 queen sleeper sofa.

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