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The Myrtles Plantation

The Myrtles Plantation

The Myrtles Plantation
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Experience antebellum splendor in this circa 1796 National Historic Register plantation home renowned for its mystery, history and intrigue. Our recently opened Restaurant 1796 is a beautiful blend of the old and the new, centered around an open hearth.
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  • Jess L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Prettiest place I’ve ever seen
    Stayed for a 1 night stopover on our journey south and was definitely worth it. The home and the history of the property was absolutely fascinating. We took the evening and the day tours, both tour guides were so knowledgeable. We also had a fantastic meal in the on-site restaurant. The Myrtles is easily the prettiest place I’ve ever seen.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 11, 2023
  • philippa742023
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful time
    My best friend and I went on the Mystery Tour together. We had a fabulous time!! The tour guide, Sharon, was very knowledgeable. The Myrtles Plantation is just beautiful. We actually witnessed some paranormal activity too. I also caught two ghost on camera too!! Very fun and spooky activity for Halloween!! Would highly recommend!!
    Visited October 2023
    Written October 15, 2023
  • DNaffa
    Lacombe, Louisiana1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible experience!
    My family decided to take a history tour on Halloween to start the spooky day off! I homeschol my kids, 6th and 4th grade, and this was an incredible history lesson! My 4th grader is now excited to start her historical essay on the Myrtle's! Shannon was incredible and took the time to give us the most memorable tour possible. She went above and beyond! My girls have raved about this experience to everyone! If you are a homeschool parent, I HIGHLY recommend the history tour for your family!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 2, 2023
  • mskriss2023
    Kelso, Washington1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing history
    This place was steeped in history and we only heard a small part of it. It was amazing to hear and see all the artifacts from that time period. The additional smell of roses when your outside and not see a rose bush in site was nice feature.
    Visited November 2023
    Written November 5, 2023
  • Katie9mbh
    Denham Springs, Louisiana1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A delightful visit
    I brought my daughter to stay the night at The Myrtles to celebrate her 13th birthday. She talked me into renting what's known as "the doll room." Very creepy room with four dolls on the mantel, one that is referred to as "Sinister Sally," which I personally found the most disturbing. Aside from that, the room was lovely. We attended both the day and night tours, which were very interesting. Though we didn't experience anything supernatural, we had a really great time and slept very well. It's definitely a great experience!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 22, 2023
  • delaine702
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    History and Legend
    The grounds are lovely and oldest part of the house appears authentic. Antiques and relics are beautifully presented. The legend of Chloe and her owners sounds plausible; nonetheless tragic for all involved. Our guide was excellent. I recommend if one wants to leave a gratuity, hand it directly to your guide.
    Visited December 2023
    Written December 5, 2023
  • kylebrown2023
    Denham Springs, Louisiana1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    7th Grade Field Trip
    They were very accommodating for our large group of 150+ students. We went in shift to tour the house, had full access to the property and even had a nice place to sit and eat lunch on the property. I would highly suggest taking your group to the Myrtles if ever given the chance
    Visited December 2023
    Written December 7, 2023
  • Sandy L
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful fascinating plantation house. A must see!
    Wonderful experience. Our tour guide Rainy Day, yes that's her name, was absolutely the best. We brought our 10 year old granddaughter who was fascinated by the "ghost stories" about the house. The tour did not disappoint. Rainey discussed most of the history of the house and all who lived there. She kept it informative and interesting. Can't wait to spend the night in one of the upstairs bedrooms. The grounds are beautiful.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 1, 2024
  • sauce-piquante
    Kinder, Louisiana46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely visit in a historic St. Francisville
    We stayed in the Laurel Room guest house. Our room was roomy and comfortable! Loved the courtyard area! Right next to the mansion and the coffee shop. The coffee and breakfast were perfect! Historic plantation tour was wonderful.
    Visited January 2024
    Written January 17, 2024
  • ebr0ussard
    Port Allen, Louisiana1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Myrtle History Tour
    Our School had a fantastic History Tour at The Myrtle Plantation. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, courteous and professional. She took us back in time to the 1800's. Please visit this amazing Plantation full of history and wonder.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 25, 2024
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Rick C
Baton Rouge, LA117 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
I really like this place and want to write a totally positive review but ....

First the good. The plantation house is nuce. Not overpowering, good Architecture. The Myrtles is beautifully sited amongst ancient Live Oaks. This “haunted” antebellum home is a treat to visit. The regular tour and the nighttime mystery tour are both enjoyable.

The dining experience was wonderful. Good food and better service. The staff took extra time to decant and hold our wines in advance of dinner for a reasonable corkage fee and otherwise did everything possible to make our meal a great one.

The bad. Our room was totally soulless. It was small, overpriced, only partially furnished, with cheap undersized pieces in a building that clashes with the scale of the plantation home and beautiful grounds consisting of small cottages surrounding a pretty little pond.

If you can get a room in the main house or one of the cottages I highly recommend staying at the Myrtles. If not take the tour, book dinner or lunch and go home.

A final word. The staff is all young, but knowledgeable and skilled. I have never had better more accommodating service anywhere.

Written February 16, 2020
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Neina C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
My daughter and I did the Friday night(8pm) tour. Well worth the money (only $15 pp) Our tour guide (Riley, I believe) was lots of fun, she made it more interesting. I had read up on it, but she threw in lots of interesting little details we didn't know. The home and grounds are beautiful! We will definitely go again on our next trip through, maybe next time even stay in one of the rooms or cabins there!
Written February 19, 2020
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443shelbyh95
Biloxi, MS1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
My husband and I are huge history buffs. During a quick trip to Louisiana we wanted to fit in as much as possible, so we were very excited to see that Myrtles offered a night tour, as the rest of the local plantations close are 4-5pm. It’s touted as “haunted” and while we figured we’d hear a little about ghosts, we assumed the tour would still delve into the history of the Myrtles Plantation. Nope! At the beginning of the tour our guide gave a very, very brief rundown of the history and then the rest of the hour was her telling us about creepy things that happened to her in the house. What kind of tour is that? Even ghost/“vampire” tours in New Orleans take the time to at least explain the history, not just share he said/she said stories about weird pictures they’ve caught. And only through four rooms? We were extremely disappointed and upset that we had driven that far from New Orleans for a waste of a tour. We learned more from doing some online research. Save your cash and stick to Laura Plantation if you’re looking for history.
Written March 10, 2020
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aliciawiggins
Jonesville, LA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Family
We had a wonderful birthday outing for my thirteen year old and her friends. The tour guide tells the stories so well. She had no problem keeping the interest of four kids ranging in age from 10 to 15 years old and us parents in our 30s. It was mine and my husband’s second day tour and we had a different tour guide the first time who was also excellent. I highly recommend for anyone interested in history and the possibility of catching a glimpse of something.
Written June 29, 2021
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mailmanbob01
Holts Summit, MO20 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Family
We have enjoyed touring plantation homes. The history, the structures, walking where people who built them and lived there walked. But, at this one, the only original structure is the home itself. The general store burned down and this is a reproduction. The home is surrounded by cabins, townhouses, and a restaurant that are all newer and just for money. The noise and people sitting and milling around ruined the atmosphere. We came here more specifically for the "Haunted Tour". When we finally got to that , it was interesting enough. Tom was our guide and described the home and very well. He also had many stories of unusual activity; both anecdotal and personal experience. As this plantation was the furthest from our resort, I wish we hadn't made the extra effort.
Written March 6, 2021
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gvinc23
Iowa, LA1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
House was awesome, grounds were very well kept. Unfortunately, the tour was terrible. The young lady tour guide was dressed handsomely, however she made way too many gestures as if some of the "ghosts" were talking to her and interacting with her during the tour. After the first couple of times it was ok, but it got a little annoying. 2 thumbs down!
Written February 3, 2020
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john_p_williams
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Did not like this place until the actual tour. Finding a place to park is horrendous and with very little lighting anywhere. Available parking was somewhere 50yards from the actual full parking lot, in the woods.
After the parking ordeal, there are no directions or any indication of where to go to find where the tour is to take place. Had to ask around to several of the staff of the restaurant there for guidance. Then while waiting for the tour guide, the villa area was pack with the younger crowd being loud and obnoxious drinking from the 3 personal ice chest, I assume was allowed.
The tour itself was OK. The place is very dimly lit and the visual aspect was more on focusing on not bumping into the 30 other people in the tour or furniture. I understand setting the ambiance or theme, but it is almost too dark to make out anything.
I would suggest a tour earlier in the day to be able to see and avoid the drinking crowd or hard pass this place all together.
Written November 21, 2021
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Rebecca G
Thibodaux, LA11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
A group of friends and I took the 8pm Evening Mystery Tour. The lights were all turned low, creating a spooky effect. Our tour guide was fantastic (I think her name is Hailey). She was knowledgeable and projected her voice so everyone could hear. She spoke about the history of the house and its owners, and shared several stories of ghostly encounters from guests.
Written September 28, 2020
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Angel L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Outstanding! This trip was one I will never forget. The giftshop employees, Myrtles Planation guides (I did the day and night tour), and Restaurant hosts, food, and servers were awesome! I would highly recommend visiting, eating, doing a day and night tour for both experiences, and staying at Myrtles. I felt at home by their top notch hospitality. I will be visiting again. Their knowledge on the tour provided not only the eerie haunted feeling, but also a deep look into the lives of all the people who lived and died at Myrtles. The beauty and history of Myrtles is one you have to go see and hear about! Loved!!!!!
Written July 15, 2020
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Sandy t
Natchez, MS34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
What a great surprise on the renovations of Restaurant 1796 in the Myrtles Plantation. The beautiful setting of the restaurant is situated in what was probably a carriage house at one time.
Covid protocols were all in place, and we were seated in a cozy corner in some unusual chairs that practically covered you up. Our waiter was very attentive, and the presentation and delectability of our dinner was fantastic. We will definitely be going back.
Written October 9, 2020
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