First of all, my family and I feel lucky to have been taken in by Ron and Mimi after our original reservation with a nearby B&B fell through. The house is lovely. It's got all that you need. Comfortable spaces, beautiful things, and spacious rooms. The little cottage out back is GREAT, with the full kitchen, the DVD television and the washer and dryer. Great for families. The most important parts of our experience with Ron and Mimi were the incredible conversations and delicious breakfasts (with three different kinds of melons in the fruit salad!) that we enjoyed while there. Ron and Mimi know how to get people talking and enjoying one another's company. In fact, one morning we didn't get out of the house until almost 10 because the breakfast had turned into a kind of morning cocktail party with people milling around and trading e-mails. Ron and Mimi know EVERYTHING about Natchez and about Mississippi history. We think they're the secret mayors of Natchez. Learned, funny, generous and kind, these innkeepers made us want to go back to Natchez just to spend time with them. Forget the antebellum house tours. You want to learn about Natchez, talk to the Millers.

For the practicals. it's located perfectly. You can walk almost everywhere you want to go. It's well-priced. It's comfortable. And it's literally steps away from a really well-stocked book store, which to nerds like me and my husband, is a glorious thing.

Absolutely fabulous!

My boyfriend and I took a quick Memorial Day vacation to Natchez. We stayed in the cottage at the 1888 Wensel House and absolutely loved it! The cottage has two cute bedrooms, a bath, kitchen, dining area, living room, and front and back porches. It is a great value for the money, private, and cozy. We also had an opportunity to view the rooms in the main house before we left. They were just as beautiful and surprisingly private as well.
Ron and Mimi were the best hosts! They knew everything there was to know about Natchez, including all the best restaurants and must-see historical sites. They were also extremely helpful with directions.
The breakfast was also phenomenal! They served everything from grits to fresh fruit and pancakes in family style so that you could sit and mingle with other guests. Ron and Mimi were very eager to attend to our needs. My boyfriend was sick--Mimi served him breakfast in bed!
The B&B was also in a great location; close to historical sites like Rosalie plantation, the Canal Street Depot, less than a block from the river, and near yummy restaurants.
We will never go back to Natchez without a visit to Wensel House!

First, let me say that previous tripadvisor reviews of the 1888 Wensel House were invaluable and totally accurate. Ron & Mimi were the perfect hosts with information and perspectives galore. After the busy days, we took advantage of the sidebar to enjoy a late afternoon cocktail before going out to dinner. As is described, the location was perfect, and the room was very comfortable and inviting. The breakfasts were delicious; a perfect start for the day. In our travels, we would rate this stay one of our top overall experiences, and would highly recommend the Wensel House! (dates of stay: April 1,2, 2006)

The four of us teachers truly enjoyed our stay at the Wensel House. Our ajoining rooms were large and very comfortable, but having the beautiful living room open to us to visit was the best. The hosts were very accomodating, even putting out a tray of wine and soft drinks for our enjoyment. They were extreemly knowledable about the area and made excellent recommendations of places to see and where to eat. Their breakfasts were large and delicious-- especially the grits. The B & B is also within easy walking distance of several interesting historic sites. We look forward to staying there again in the future.