- Full Breakfast
- Event Venue
- Wheelchair Accessible
Surround yourself with elegant décor and comfortable amenities. Five spacious accommodations with private baths conveniently located 4 miles from LSU on historic Highland Road. Named after the Union stockade that occupied the site during the Civil War. Full Southern breakfast. Small, intimate weddings. Party room available for events.
CHILDREN WELCOME over 5 years of age. (Call first, please)
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Toutes les touches de confort dans un décor élégant. Cinq chambres spacieuses avec salles de bains privées à 6 km du campus de LSU sur la route historique de Highland Road. La maison doit son nom à l’emplacement des palissades, (“Stockade”) de l’Armée de l’Union pendant la Guerre de Sécession. Petit déjeuner complet.
LES ENFANT DE PLUS DE 5 ANS SONT LES BIENVENUS.
Welch Room
Named after the artist Wade Welch, whose work adorns the walls, this room is located on the second floor of the house. The grand four-poster, hand-carved king "Rice Bed" is the centerpiece of this room. Antique heart pine floors and faux finish painted walls add additional ambiance. This popular room also features a country French armoire, a writing desk, two comfortable wingback chairs, and a private bath.
Best Available Rate
Best Available Rate
$198.69 / night
Escape Room
A beautiful mural painted by local artist Christy Liffman, is the focal point and namesake of The Escape Room. Come "escape" for a night in this spacious guest room located on the first floor of the house. One of the largest rooms in the house, it features a four-poster wrought-iron King bed and a twin trundle daybed, making it ideal for those traveling with friends or children.
Paintings by Don Wright and Tom Onig adorn the walls, and a spacious private bath -- complete with bidet -- will accommodate even the worldliest traveler. Other features include a sitting area with a wrought-iron table and two chairs, a writing desk, and a bureau.
Best Available Rate
Best Available Rate
$187.59 / night
Blue Room
Located on the second floor and painted Williamsburg blue, this soothing room features an exquisite queen-size, four-poster rice bed. A guest favorite, this room has its own private balcony overlooking the bluffs. The walls are adorned with artwork by Patti Petersen, Don Wright, Tom Onig, and Nancy Harris. This room also boasts two wingback chairs, a bureau, a writing desk, an armoire and a private bath.
Blue-Red Suite
Combining the Blue Room and the Red Room creates an elaborate suite perfect for a traveling family or group of friends. The rich red walls add a vibrant energy to the Red Room, which features a queen bed and several watercolor paintings by Bill Stracener. As a suite, the rooms are connected by a shared bathroom. Keep in mind that the Red Room may not be reserved by itself; it is only available as part of the Blue/Red suite.
JD's Hideaway
One Bedroom Free Standing Unit with Kitchenette and ensuite bath with shower, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, digital TV and queen bed. Not connected to main house. May join breakfast in main house. JD's Hideaway is our pet-friendly accommodation for a small pet 25 lbs. and under. Deposit and pet fee required if traveling with a pet.
Garden Room
The Garden Room is perfect for a romantic getaway. Located on the second floor, this cozy guest room features a wrought-iron queen bed, a sitting area with two comfortable upholstered chairs, and a deluxe shower stall. This room also offers a private balcony overlooking the beautiful bluffs on the property where the Mississippi River used to run. The Garden Room features original artwork by Don Wright, Ellen O'Neal, Jonathan Sharp, and Bill Stracener.
Rex Room
True to its name, this room is fit for a king! Located on the first floor, the Rex is the largest room in the house and our most popular. It features a king-size bed and a queen-size sofa bed. Guests staying in this room will also enjoy patio access to the backyard with a porch swing just steps away from the room. A large landscape painting by Patti Petersen hangs over the bed. The room also features a writing desk, a sitting area with two wingback chairs, and a private bath (shower only).
Best Available Rate
Best Available Rate
$215.34 / night
