This is the most fantastic place to stay if you are in the white castle area. The largest plantation in the south ,it was like having our own plantation house to ourselves. We stay here every spring break and love it .The person who said it was a dump was obviously a YANKEE and doesnt have good taste at all, and he doesn't appreciate good ...
great place to visit, but not to stay the night. it is very run down and dirty, almost nasty. save yourself the stress and stay in baton rouge. make this a few hour day trip.
I very much enjoyed my one night there in late 2002. I had a small room on the "girls wing" and found the tour very educational, and fun. Definately different than other tours I did. A history worth learning.
Make sure you arrive early enough in the afternoon to settle in so you will have time to amble about the ...