Stone House Musical B&B · Natchez, Mississippi

An 1877 Antebellum Treasure in the Heart of Natchez

A private two-bedroom cottage on the grounds of a Greek-temple billiard hall, with full Southern breakfast in the main house and live piano music for two-night stays.

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Google rating4.9 out of 5, based on 62 reviews · as of 2026-10
9.7
Booking.com score9.7 out of 10, based on 62 reviews · as of 2026-10
Where you will stay

The Cottage

The pink guest cottage at Stone House, front porch with white balustrade The guest cottage side deck with palm tree and lawn Fountain in the courtyard seen from the cottage deck

The Cottage

450 sq ft · Two bedrooms · Sleeps 4

A 450 square-foot, two-bedroom cottage with 9-foot ceilings, joined by its front porch to the rear gallery of the main house. It is booked to only one party at a time.

  • Front bedroom: queen-size tester bed; living area with couch, table and chairs, cedar chest, dresser and armoire
  • Back bedroom: circa 1850 Rococo rosewood full-size bed with a small sitting area
  • One private bath with a large step-in shower and sliding glass doors
  • Side foyer with piano and small refrigerator; second private entrance to a spacious sun deck
  • Private off-street parking; flat-panel cable TV and alarm clock in each bedroom
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Mornings at Stone House

Full Southern Breakfast on Antique China

Each morning, guests are treated to a hot, full Southern breakfast served in the main house Dining Room on antique china, surrounded by 19th-century portraits of early Natchez ancestors of the Stone family.

  • Served in the main house Dining Room, not in the cottage
  • Antique china service with family portraits on the walls
  • The room’s monumental pocket doors hold rare etched and stained glass
Breakfast table set with antique china in the Stone House Dining Room 18th-century Welsh dresser displaying antique china
Pianist at the grand piano in the Antebellum Music Room
The Antebellum Billiard Hall with its antique billiard table Billiard table and square grand piano in the Billiard Hall

The Antebellum Music Room and the Greek-temple Billiard Hall, both part of the main house.

Music & the house

A House Built for Music

The main house began as a private billiard hall built in the style of a Greek temple, with rare pocket doors of ornamental glasswork. Guests who stay a minimum of two nights are invited to a Soiree Musicale with live piano music in the Antebellum Music Room.

  • Live piano Soiree Musicale for guests staying two or more nights
  • The concert is not guaranteed for single night stays, late arrivals or last minute bookings
  • Antique billiard table in the Greek-temple Billiard Hall
  • Rare antique maps and paintings in the Stone Gallery
Since 1877

In the Stone Family for Generations

The builder was David Stanton, whose brother built world-famous Stanton Hall nearby. Acquired in 1877 by Joseph Newman Stone, the house has remained in the Stone family ever since, and the cottage grounds still show family portraits and antiques.

  • Winner of the Historic Natchez Foundation’s 2003 Restoration Award
  • Twice named a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice top-25 bed & breakfast in the United States
  • Open to the public each fall during the Natchez Pilgrimage
  • Co-hosted by Precious, the house puppy
The Stone House in 1880 with the Stone family and a horse
Precious, the co-host puppy, resting on a bed Antique map from the Stone Gallery collection
Around Natchez

Make a Day of It

Stone House sits in the Downtown Historic District, an easy walk to tour houses, antique shops and restaurants. A few favorites nearby:

Stanton Hall, a white Greek Revival mansion in Natchez

Stanton Hall

A Greek Revival mansion so big it fills a full city block, built in 1857 by Irish immigrant Frederick Stanton. Guided tours run through the family’s original rooms.

An easy walk, about half a mile

Photo: P. Hugh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Tree-lined road on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway

A 444-mile scenic drive through American history, once walked by Native Americans and traders. The parkway begins right here in Natchez.

A short drive to the southern terminus

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The Natchez bluffs above the Mississippi River, 1864

Mississippi River Bluffs

The famous 200-foot bluffs above the Mississippi, a favorite spot to watch the sun set over the river at the foot of the historic district.

An easy walk to the bluffs

Photo: 1864, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Longwood

An octagonal mansion left unfinished when the Civil War began; the builders’ tools still sit inside, untouched for more than 160 years.

About a 5-minute drive

Visiting in spring or fall? Ask us about the Natchez Pilgrimage, when many private mansions open their doors. The Balloon Race takes over the third weekend of October.

Good to know

Questions, Answered

How do I check rates and book?

Current rates and live availability are on our booking page. Check rates on ResNexus, or call or email us and we will help.

Is breakfast served?

Yes. A full Southern breakfast is served in the main house Dining Room each morning.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm, check-out time 10:30 am.

What is the deposit and cancellation policy?

There is a non-refundable deposit collected for each booking. The deposit is applied as a credit on the invoice. Then the balance is collected at check-in. Five days cancellation notice is required to avoid complete charges including all taxes.

Is there a minimum stay?

Most weekends require a 2-night minimum when Friday or Saturday is booked.

How many guests can the cottage sleep?

Maximum occupancy four. The cottage is booked to only one party at a time.

Can children or pets stay?

Stone House does not accommodate children under the age of 14. No pets. No smoking.

How can I pay?

VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or cash are accepted.

Is the Soiree Musicale guaranteed?

Guests who stay a minimum of two nights are invited to the Soiree Musicale. The concert is not guaranteed for single night stays, late arrivals or last minute bookings.

Something was left behind. Can you ship it?

Stone House does not ship items left behind by guests. Please take all of your personal belongings with you when you depart.

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Talk to the House

No middlemen. Call or email and you will reach the people who run Stone House.

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(601) 897-0315
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reservations@josephstonehouse.com
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Stone House Musical B&B · 804 Washington St, Natchez, MS 39120