Anchuca, a Choctaw Indian word meaning "happy home," is one of the most significant antebellum homes in Vicksburg. Listed on the National... more »
Anchuca, a Choctaw Indian word meaning "happy home," is one of the most significant antebellum homes in Vicksburg. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this impressive Greek Revival landmark represents the first columned mansion in Vicksburg and the first historic home to become one of Mississippi's finest bed and breakfast inns. Surrounded by stately live oaks and located in the heart of Vicksburg's Historic District, Anchuca was built in 1830 by local politician J. W Mauldin. In 1847, Victor Wilson, a local coal and ice merchant, added the columned front and the two-story dependency in back. Today, Anchuca's bold, impressive exterior gives way to an elegantly refined yet comfortably inviting interior. The home is handsomely furnished with fine antiques and art representing the late 1700s to the mid 1800s. Anchuca stands in grand tribute to the town's rich history and offers its guests a sensuous escape complete with a hearty dose of Southern hospitality.
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Absolutely outstanding service,
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Posted Feb 18, 2009
Excellent
Absolutely outstanding service, beautiful rooms, fabulous food. The best place I've ever stayed at in over 25 years! The people are wonderful- the whole experience couldn't have been...
Our room was beautiful, and all you
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Posted Jan 13, 2009
Good
Our room was beautiful, and all you need if you are going to be out and about. Food was excellent, staff friendly. If you want lots of room, stay in main house.
Service, friendliness, and accommodations were excellent. Breakfast was also excellent. We learned a great deal about the area. hosts show their love of the area.
The outstanding elements of this bed
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Posted Aug 27, 2008
Good
The outstanding elements of this bed and breakfast are its beautiful setting, grounds, and mansion; the friendly and extra knowledgeable staff, delicious food, and the extra time the staff took to arrange a special visit with another host at a...
56 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I am usually not a big fan of B&B's--- just too spoiled from too much traveling. But this was different. A great mansion from the Antebellum period and a history that tells much of what the post-Civil War Reconstruction period was like. The owner give a fascinating tour and you can tell he has a passion for restoration and history. About the only downsides to this hotel was the poor Internet connection and the somewhat "evolving" neighborhood. This is an area undergoing "revitalization", which is a nice way of say that the old, lower class houses are being torn down or renovated by yuppies.
There are two types of rooms. A few in the great mansion which are more expensive but you have free access to the mansion after hours. Or the coach house which are smaller but well furnished. I would suggest going for the more expensive just to be able to have the full experience. The breakfast was excellent! While I do not claim to be an expert on grits, their cheese grits were the best I have ever had! The service was great and the whole stay was very pleasant.
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