Absolutely an amazing experience and stay at a beautiful, historic bed and breakfast. The home was…read moretruly beautiful and full of history and interesting antiquities. However, the true beauty in this home was not the home or antique pieces, Bernette, the owner, is the true gem when you stay at Shadowlawn. She goes above and beyond for her guests and truly cares for the people staying in her home. Mississippi is known for hospitality and Bernette epitomizes the spirit of hospitality in Mississippi. When you talk with Bernette, it is like talking with a friend you have known for years. The breakfast she makes is five-star quality and made from scratch. The rooms were very comfortable and well-designed and decorated. We slept like babies. We also were staying during a MSU gameday weekend, and the rates for our stay were great, especially considering the alternatives were very pricey and do not come with Bernette and her amazing personality and attitude. We highly recommend anyone visiting Columbus or Starkville to stay with Bernette at Shadowlawn. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Columbus because we already know where we will be staying, which is Shadowlawn. Why go anywhere else?

Shadowlawn is a great B&B value - a historic home with tons of charm, a great location, and a…read morewonderful Hostess/owner (Burnette). Breakfast was both unique and delicious. The Monte Cristo is a must try. Lots of personal attention and engaging conversation - felt like being around family. Looking forward to our next visit.

This is our B&b and several folks have told us about the reviews on Yelp.com--not able to…read moreaccess--please show us how--Brenda Caradine

When we arrived, we were greeted by the owner, Laird, a friendly and helpful host. As we chatted,…read moreit turned out there wasn't going to be any breakfast the next morning, since they're not set up for that. So we went to the Piggly Wiggly and bought what we needed for the 3 mornings we were going to be there, which suited us fine, because we don't enjoy typical American B&B fare; but it left us wondering why the place calls itself a B&B. It should be just a B. There is a nice big kitchen with a microwave, a fridge, a stove top for everyone to use and all the plates and mugs you'll ever need. There's also no one to clean and make the beds; that too didn't bother us much, but it's kind of unusual. A caveat: several rooms don't have their own bathrooms, but a shared one for which, in order to access it, one has to walk through another one's bedroom. It's a nice old house, but it's been quite neglected over the years. It could use some TLC. And I think the fact that it smelled very moldy inside, at least in part, comes from the fact that not a single window is operable (they've all been nailed or painted shut); so there's no way to move fresh air through the house. Nice furnishings in many rooms.

Driving through Alabama we called up this B&B last minute. Laird was very polite and accommodating,…read morehe gave us a tour of the beautiful home when we arrived. Great nights sleep, would highly recommend for anyone traveling through Greensboro.

I definitely plan to return to these folks. I went on business, but I am going back for the…read moreColumbus Pilgrimage, and I want to stay here. The week I was there, a tornado blew through. A tree went over and tore up the gas main--so no gas. MANY trees went over so no electricity. All the other poor schmucks with my employer stayed in motels--and their card locks didn't work!! But me? These folks cooked me a lovely beans & ham dinner over the wood stove, then poured wine, lit cigars, and we sat by candle light and told long stories and colorful lies all evening. They are SO interesting, and fun. They were high-school sweethearts. The place is FULL of antiques--most from their ancestors. She has a self-portrait done by her great-great-grandmother that's a nude!! From about 1865! Done in Paris, where the family went to avoid the "hostilities." If you stay in Columbus, you must find someone to fill you in on local gossip--what a town!

My husband and I stayed at the Cole House in Philadelphia. This is the first B&B we have ever…read morestayed in and with my future aspirations to own one, I figured now is as good of time as ever to start staying in a few to get some ideas (not that I don't have enough of those). We really enjoyed the Cole House. The inkeepers and owners, The Waltons are very friendly and welcoming hosts. We stayed in the Cottage, which is a private little room w/a porch and bathroom behind the main house. It is close to the casinos if you are interested in heading up to play some cards, catch a concert, or check out a buffett. Very quaint, clean, and full of all kinds of antiques. The main dining room is large for many guests to enjoy meals together. Across from the B&B is a lovely gazebo in a large park area, which could be great for a small wedding party also. All in all, very good first B&B experience!