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Need input on The Myrtles Plantation

Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:46 pm
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38505 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:46 pm
Thinking of surprising my wife with an overnight stay ... as this will be the only way she will stay.

Ghost or no ghost, which room is recommended?

Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278136 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:50 pm to
went last summer, we stayed in the john leake room. It was one of the more affordable ones. No real complaints. It was older but clean. Private bathroom unlike some rooms i believe. On the 2nd floor, it faces the courtyard. The view is just ok
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:52 pm to
Think the restaurant just burnt down. See you at the Francis
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38505 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:54 pm to
Did you or your significant other experience anything that could be classified as paranormal?

I've been two or three times before for a tour, but have never stayed. I find all this stuff fascinating. I want to believe, but am somewhat skeptical.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38505 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:55 pm to
quote:

. See you at the Francis


Quite possible. Looking to go in April. Doubtful that the restaurant at The Myrtles will be open by then.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38505 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 6:57 pm to
Do you have the freedom at night (as a guest of the plantation) to roam throughout the house?

Did you get a chance to converse with other guests throughout the night?

And how soundproof are the walls and doors?
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18776 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:22 pm to
I think there are black people who work there. Proceed at your own risk.
Posted by tigerstripedjacket
This side of the wall
Member since Sep 2011
2997 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:24 pm to
Stayed in doll room. It was creepy as frick and tu can get discount buying online.
Posted by TigerBait1971
PTC GA
Member since Oct 2014
14865 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:26 pm to
We stayed in the Fannie Williams room with the freaky dolls.

I was hoping a hot ghost babe would molest me in the middle of the night.

I was disappoint
Posted by tigerstripedjacket
This side of the wall
Member since Sep 2011
2997 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:30 pm to
quote:


Do you have the freedom at night (as a guest of the plantation) to roam throughout the house?


Yes, but they do have a "recommended" time for guests to be in their rooms. They lock the exterior doors and all side rooms. So you can't get into any other places.

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Did you get a chance to converse with other guests throughout the night?


Yes, bring a two way radio/keep cell phones on FaceTime. They also offer a tour with other guests. One is a ghost stories tour and the other is a history tour. Not too creepy.

quote:

How soundproof are the walls and doors?


Not at all. I'm certain the squeaky bed action made the entire house creak.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98110 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:30 pm to
Prayers sent
Posted by DavidTheGnome
Monroe
Member since Apr 2015
29129 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:31 pm to
Weird, someone was telling me earlier today part of it burned down?


Edit: part of it, the restaurant LINK
This post was edited on 3/12/17 at 7:32 pm
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278136 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:32 pm to
quote:

Do you have the freedom at night (as a guest of the plantation) to roam throughout the house?




Throughout the house, no, i dont believe. I believe the house is only opened for tours but i may be mistaken. You can roam the grounds outside, however.


quote:

Did you get a chance to converse with other guests throughout the night?



We ate at the restaurant then roamed outside a little, and we ran into other guests. But once we retired for the night we stayed in the room.

To answer your question, no, we didnt experience anything out of the norm, but i guess the potential of it makes it somewhat exciting. I did sneak a doll in my bag and placed it on the bathroom floor in the middle of the night to scare the g/f. That was funny


quote:

And how soundproof are the walls and doors?




didnt find it loud but also i dont think they have done anything special with them. Everything is pretty old. You hear creaks and movement every once in awhile
Posted by tigerstripedjacket
This side of the wall
Member since Sep 2011
2997 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:33 pm to
quote:

Did you or your significant other experience anything that could be classified as paranormal?


Yes. I don't believe in ghosts but found no way to explain a mysterious earring that appeared in our room overnight. I checked the entire room - every inch - before we went to bed for secret passages/spy holes/ anything unusual. I actually looked under every piece of furniture etc.

The location of the earring suggested it could only have been placed there during the night. It could not have been thrown under the door, down the chimney, through a window or anything. No explanation.
Posted by tke857
Member since Jan 2012
12195 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:38 pm to
Well the kitchen caught fire the other day. So I'd check in before you plan anything
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38505 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:40 pm to
quote:

Stayed in doll room. It was creepy as frick and tu can get discount buying online


I'll check it out. This is one of those experiences where I probably won't get my wife to ever go again ... so whatever the price is, I'll pay it.

Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
47450 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:45 pm to
quote:

Ghost or no ghost, which room is recommended?


not the caretaker's cabin...
Posted by LSUgusto
Member since May 2005
19222 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:45 pm to
quote:

I checked the entire room - every inch - before we went to bed for secret passages/spy holes/ anything unusual. I actually looked under every piece of furniture etc.
That's how I know you're crazy. No wonder you found something that spooked you.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38505 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:49 pm to
quote:


not the caretaker's cabin.


Holy shite. I just saw a picture of this cabin.

I'd like to say I would book this room, but man ... that looks freeky.
Posted by white perch
the bright, happy side of hell
Member since Apr 2012
7116 posts
Posted on 3/12/17 at 7:52 pm to
drive an extra 30 minutes north and go to natchez. better bed/breakfast places, better restaurants.
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