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Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression

Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area

Overview of Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Jackson, MS
  • Popular LocationMississippi State Capitol2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMississippi Coliseum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJackson Convention Complex4 min drive
  • AirportJackson, MS (JAN-Evers Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Living Room

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression

NEED EXTRA BEDS? Book the Guest Unit in conjunction with this listing.
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7411386

VERY IMPORTANT: If you're not staying for only quiet enjoyment, ANY type of event, activity, or festival must be fully disclosed and approved before booking with a possible additional charge.

Enjoy the largest vacation rental in downtown Jackson! Magnolia Manor has a lot of mid-century charm in a historic neighborhood. It has hosted guests like TV network A&E to film a documentary. The Mississippi Museum of Art booked it to display a renowned artist's work, Jeffrey Gibson, for a private exhibit. Others used it for weddings, cocktail parties, and quiet enjoyment.

Magnolia Manor is one of the older houses in Jackson with a dose of modern flair. It's located downtown. But! It's also literally around the corner from Interstate 55 for easy access.

Built during the Great Depression, the property has seen many high and low days. Originally constructed as a one-room house, it has undergone at least four add-ons throughout its life. In two-thousand-fifteen, the bank foreclosed on the house. Due to major foundation issues, the bank had difficulty finding any buyers to restore it to its previous glory days. Magnolia Manor remained completely vacant for nearly two years. We took the project upon ourselves to buy the property and revitalize it. After six months of intensive work and depleting a large budget, we are thrilled to share Magnolia Manor with you and many others since two-thousand-eighteen.

The property has a Guest Unit. The unit shares a small wall with one of the bedrooms of this listing. If you have not booked the Guest Unit in conjunction with this listing, you may hear slight noises from the neighbors in this bedroom, but nothing that should impact your stay or sleep. You can book the Guest Unit here https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7411386

INDOOR FIREPLACE IS NON-FUNCTIONAL

PARKING: The parking situation in the driveway can be a little tricky. You go down a relatively short, narrow private road to get to the driveway. If you have a large vehicle, like a caravan, or more than two cars, you can either park on the street in front of the house or at the Sports Medicine Center parking lot across Fortification St. PLEASE DON’T BLOCK THE DRIVEWAY as to give way to others.

Note: For safety, there is video surveillance around the outside of the house. This is not a reflection of the area. It's a great and safe neighborhood.

Property manager

Ashley Gunn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property has long stairs going to the second floor

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No visitors allowed unless approved by your host.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ILLEGAL DRUGS are STRICTLY PROHIBITED on our property. Indoor furniture is strictly not allowed outside. Outdoor furniture is not allowed inside.
Parties allowed with additional fee Only registered guests are allowed. No eating or drinking in the bedrooms Quiet hours from 10 PM until 8 AM
For safety, there is video surveillance around the outside of the house. This is not a reflection of the area. It's a great and safe neighborhood.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: No visitors allowed unless approved by your host.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jackson

This holiday home is located in Greater Belhaven, a neighbourhood in Jackson. Manship House Museum and Lamar Life Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and Mississippi State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mississippi Coliseum or Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Mississippi Trade Mart - 2 min drive
  • Mississippi State Capitol - 2 min drive
  • Mississippi Coliseum - 3 min drive
  • Jackson Convention Complex - 4 min drive
  • Jackson State University - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 6 min drive
  • Jackson, MS (JAN-Evers Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger - 2 min drive
  • The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen - 13 min walk
  • Picantes Mexican Grill Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • McDonald's - 14 min walk
  • Cookout - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia Manor: A Historic Home Built During The Great Depression located?

Located in Greater Belhaven, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Community Children's Theater, Manship House Museum and Mississippi Baptist Med Center. Restorative Care Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Mississippi Baptist Medical Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lauren G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not pleasant
The property itself was fine. It fit my family for my wedding weekend. The floors hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned in some rooms, but it wasn’t unbearable. The main issue was communication with the hosts. They tried to charge me extra when I told them I may have 12 guests stay (which is the max occupancy), but I wasn’t sure. Ended up only being 6. There were 2 guests staying in the guest suite, who you share a carport and some walls with, who we believe were smoking (not cigarettes) inside despite it being a no smoking rental and also had specific instructions that illegal drugs were not allowed. Our entire upstairs reeked every night as soon as the heat came on and did not dissipate easily. We were told vents were not shared, but we smelled it. It was so bad constantly, I had to keep all of my hanging clothes in my car and my suitcase closed downstairs. When I told the host after we left (chose not to before since we shared a carport), they told us the other guests claimed they were burning incense, but that was not the smell we had. There also weren’t any lightbulbs in the foyer or working lights on the porch, but some cars had to be on the street since the guests in the guest suite had the 2nd spot in the carport. People parking on the street had to find their way in in the dark. Not very safe.. Overall, we won’t be returning or staying anywhere these hosts are involved with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Timeless Charm
Magnolia Manor and it’s adjoining apt was the perfect Oasis for our team of 10. The location was great. Bedrooms and Bathrooms were clean and supplies were furnished for our needs, even mints next to our beds. Communication was very timely and helpful throughout the full 2 weeks. Will definitely Book again! Thanks Jo and Ashley
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
We flew in for a family weekend and the house did not disappoint. The layout of the house was great for our group. From the linens to the kitchen, everything was well stocked and then some. The communication with Ashley was great. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lil oasis of Seclusion
My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Magnolia Manor!! There was plenty of room for us to congregate as well as have our own areas. It is convenient to highways and restaurants. I would recommend if you are heading to the Jackson area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marisa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Commutes
Short commutes to local museums, attractions, dining and grocery stores. Room accommodations great for multi-family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Gunn

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Languages:

English
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