Shadowlawn Bed & Breakfast
"Top-rated 4.9-star antebellum B&B on College Street with period decor, full breakfast, and gracious Southern hospitality downtown."
About The Hotel
Shadowlawn Bed & Breakfast earns a 4.9 rating across 136 reviews, making it Columbus’s top-rated stay. This grand antebellum home on College Street in historic downtown showcases period parlors, elegant antiques, and curated collections throughout. Host Bernette provides gracious Southern hospitality and serves homemade breakfasts featuring items like quiche and cherries jubilee, eaten with fine china and silver cutlery. The property sits walkable to Mississippi University for Women and Main Street, and is featured on the annual Columbus Pilgrimage tour of antebellum homes. Guests consistently praise the comfortable rooms, personal service, and vintage-grand atmosphere. As a historic B&B rather than a full-service hotel, it offers fewer amenities but exceptional character. The property books up around the Pilgrimage and MSU game weekends at the top of Columbus’s market.
What Guests Are Saying
“Wow just wow. Bernette was such a wonderful host. Her house is something else. It was filled with the most wonderful and beautiful antiques and was willing to share her life and her collections filled every room and each one told a story. Would i stay there again. In a heart beat. Would recommend if you want something a bit different with a truly personal service. Her breakfasts are home made and we ate with fine china and silver cutlery. We loved every minute of our stay and can’t thank her enough for making us feel special.” — Justina H., 5 stars
“This B&B was our base for a multi-day journey through eastern Mississippi. The room was large, well-appointed, and so comfortable. The breakfasts are an experience not to be missed! The hosts are so kind and accommodating. The Columbus Pilgrimage (annual tours of antebellum homes) was wonderful, and Shadowlawn is on the tour!” — Steven A., 5 stars
“Absolutely magnificent home! Years and years of loving curation provide pure eye candy for visitors while lending a true element of grandmacore nostalgia, exhibiting decades of a life well lived in every available space!! The host, Burnette, is a lovely lady and greets you with the warmth of a grandmother, happy to welcome you in with a cup of hot tea! Breakfast was a scrumptious homemade quiche and cherries jubilee! We look forward to returning!!” — Jodi C., 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 4.9 rating across 136 reviews — top-rated stay in Columbus
- Grand antebellum home with period parlors and elegant decor
- Gracious Southern hospitality and full homemade breakfast
- Walkable historic location near MUW and Main Street
Cons:
- Historic B&B rather than full-service hotel — fewer amenities
- Top of Columbus market at $187/night
- Books up around Pilgrimage and MSU game weekends
The Location
On College Street in historic downtown Columbus, near Mississippi University for Women and Main Street. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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What guests are saying about Shadowlawn Bed & Breakfast.
"Shadowlawn B&B is an impeccably maintained and beautiful 1848 antebellum home filled with period antiques and memorabilia. The hostess Burnette could not have been kinder and more welcoming. Our room was spacious and very comfortable; the breakfasts in the formal dinner room like a trip back in time; and the back porch with its swing and colorful flowers a lovely breezy place to relax. Highly recommend to anyone coming through Columbus!"
— Anne Umland
View on Google"Our stay at Shadowlawn is one of the best experiences I've ever had! Christina was our host for the weekend as Mrs. Burnett was away. I cannot say enough great things about Christina. We were in town for a funeral and my husband had just had a heart attack and was not able to do certain things like carry luggage up stairs. Christina did everything in her power to assist us from helping with our luggage to greeting us with a smile every time we saw her. Anything we needed she always right there willing to help. The house was amazing but Christina made it feel like home!"
— Susan Cooper
View on Google"Exceptional in every way. I would recommend this hostess and home to anyone traveling to Columbus, MS. When returning to the area, we will definitely reserve a room at Shadowlawn Bed & Breakfast."
— K
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