Wise Manor Bed And Breakfast Inn
312 Houston Street
Jefferson, Texas
United States 75657
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General Information
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Victorian family home in riverport Jefferson's historic district. Chock full of local and family history. Easy walk to city center and all attractions. Resident cat.Located within walking distance of shops and attractions WISE MANOR is one of the oldest BED & BREAKFAST homes in Jefferson. Built in 1851 on the ferry road into pre-Civil War Jefferson, the home has been in the same family since 1908.
Jacob & Ernestine Sterne, Jefferson postmasters, were distinguished residents. General Buell was a guest here
during Reconstruction. A hearty breakfast is served on the owner's grandmother's Bavarian wedding china from 1900. Family portraits from 1790 adorn the dining room and parlor walls.|Three guest rooms are furnished with antiques that arrived in Jefferson via riverboats. The Ramsay Suite has a queen Mallard bed and rare Victorian "youth" bed. Ballauf's Room's queen bed was converted from a pioneer rope and peg bed. Margaret's Room has a complete cherrywood bedrrom set from 1927. Each room has a private bath, hair dryer, bedside chocolates, coffee service, and cable TV. The house has central air and heat.|KATHERINE RAMSAY WISE, Jefferson's town historian lived in this Houston Street home from 1927 until her death in 2000, at the age of 85. Mrs. Wise worked at restoring
the Victorian cottage throughout her lifetime. She opened Wise Manor to overnight guests in the 1970s when Jefferson needed accommodations for visitors to its annual Historic Pilgrimage.
Your innkeeper is Katherine's daughter,
Susan Wise.
year built:
1851
year renovated:
1995
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Accommodations
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RAMSAY SUITE with KATHERINE'S ROOM -- QUEEN Mallard mahogany bed made in New Orleans and shipped to Jefferson on a riverboat, AND rare Victorian "youth" bed made to order for a family member. Marble top tables and dresser. Six windows. Private bath with walk-in shower. Toiletries basket. Bedside chocolates. Extra pillows. In-room coffee service. Cable TV. Clock. Magazines, games. Family antiques. This is our most spacious and popular room. Bring a friend, your mom, or a well-behaved pre-teen. BALLAUF'S ROOM -- This QUEEN matress has been added to a specially modified antique pine rope and peg pioneer-vintage bed. Most furnishings are pine. Private bath with in-tub shower. Hair dryer. Toiletries basket. In-room coffee service. Bedside chocolates. Extra pillows. Cable TV. Clock. Lots of magazines and reading material. We have kept the 1937 vintage Emerson electric oscillating fan for your pleasure. The room has central AC. Chock full of family memorabilia.|MARGARET'S ROOM -- Downstairs with private entrance. You may park in my carport. This room has rare 1927 cherry wood bedroom suite. Cable TV, VCR and video library. Bedside chocolates. Clock. Lots of magazines. Private bath with claw-foot tub and shower. Hair dryer. Toiletries basket. Extra pillows. A favorite choice for honeymooners or single travellers.
number of rooms:
3
room types:
Margaret's Room, Ramsay Suite W Katherine's Rm
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Room Rates
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discounts offered:
3rd night 1/2 price
following credit cards accepted:
Visa,Mastercard
local taxes may apply.
13.0000
single occupancy rate is between
89.00 and 149.00
extra person charge:
Yes
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Meals
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dining - external options:
Stillwater Inn, Continental cuisine, Lamache's, Italian, Auntie Skinner's, Bar and American food
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In-room Amenities
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Air-conditioning
Apple cider
Bedside chocolates
Books
Cable TV
Clock
Extra pillows
Games
Hairdryer
Hot chocolate
In-room coffee service
Magazines
Non-smoking rooms
Popcorn
Private bathroom
Television (cable/satellite)
Toiletries complimentary
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On-site Amenities
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Breakfast included (full)
No Smoking
Parking (free)
Pets not allowed
Resident cat
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Policies
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check in/out times are:
Check in time is 3:00pm and check out time is 11:00am
cancellation policy:
Wise Manor has a seven day cancellation policy and a $25 cancellation fee; please plan carefully.
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Location
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nearby features:
Antiques and Gift Shopping, Fine dining, Carriage rides, Riverboat rides, Steam train rides, Home tours, Mardi Gras celebration, Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, Spring Tour of Homes, Local theatre group
directions to property:
From downtown Jefferson, take Austin Street west to Line Street; turn left on Line Street at the Wise Manor sign. One block on Line Street to Houston, which is a left fork from Line. We're at 312 Houston, salmon house with iron fence.
nearest major airport:
Longview, 35 miles; Shreveport; 40 miles
description of surrounding area:
Riverport Jefferson was a trading hub during the Civil War and during Reconstruction. Its situation on a scenic river and between two lakes make it a sportsman's paradise. Caddo Lake is historic, natural, lovely and mysterious. Lake o' the Pines is man-made and is perfect for sailing and other water sports. Wise Manor is walking distance from the quaint downtown shopping and dining area.
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