The Historic Michabelle Inn: A Charming Southern Getaway • Southern Chick Journal

Tucked away under the shade of an oak tree, sits the Historic Michabelle Inn. This sweet bed and breakfast, nestled in a neighborhood just outside of downtown Hammond, LA, is a charming place, full of history and quirky character (themed rooms and all!), making it a fun stop on your Southern travel list. This “Little Inn”, as the cute front sign welcoming guests calls it, graciously hosted myself and my family for an evening stay and our experience was delightful!

The Inn: On the National Registry of Historic Buildings, the Michabelle Inn is family owned and operated for 3 generations. The grounds feature the beautiful main house, a gorgeous water fountain, the Creole Cottage, and an event space perfect for a wedding reception.

Welcome to Michabelle Inn in Hammond, Louisiana, y’all!

On the National Historic Registry, the Michabelle Inn house was built in 1907 and is 9000 square feet.

The Colonial Revival style home features four wooden columns outside which are each four feet in diameter.

The details of the columns are gorgeous!

Soaking up the views from the 2nd story balcony with my Southern-Belle-in-training, Kennedy.

A beautiful fountain welcomes guests to the inn

Lon and Kennedy checking out the fountain that sits in the front yard of the home.

Statues like this one are found scattered throughout the property

Large pocket doors enclose both the dining rooms.

This floor to ceiling bookcase was a later addition to the home, replacing the spot where the original staircase once stood.

The Cottage Suites are located in a building next to the house. To get there you walk through a bamboo forest.

Kennedy loved the king-sized bed! Our New Orleans-themed room also included a sofa bed in the living room area outside the bedroom, making it ideal for families.

A statue outside the “Oriental Suite” at the Inn. One of 4 themed rooms located in the Creole Cottage, a separate building from the main house.

Many couples have said “I do” on this front lawn. It’s a beautiful spot for a wedding.

The beautiful event space is perfect for wedding receptions.

We stayed in the “Orleans Suite”, one of four themed rooms in the “Creole Cottage”, a building next to the main house. These rooms are decorated based on the theme. Other themes include: The Oriental Suite, the Sheherazade Suite, and the Venetian Suite.

If you are looking for a more traditional experience, there are 4 rooms in the main house, each decorated with antiques collected by the family over the years. The rooms are located on the second floor and some have balcony access. Link for a look inside the rooms below.

The Town: The Michabelle Inn is located in Hammond, Louisiana. It’s about an hour drive from New Orleans. This college town (home to Southeastern University) includes several blocks of restaurants, bars, unique shops and even a theater. The Inn is about a 2 minute drive to downtown and it is an adorable place to check out during your stay.

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The Breakfast at Michabelle Inn: We wrapped up our weekend getaway at the Michabelle Inn with a tasty breakfast inside the main house. Rooms include complimentary breakfast for two!

Breakfast features buffet-style dining with an array of traditional breakfast food. I loved the scrambled eggs mixed with grilled veggies. Delicious!

How pretty is this?! The two lovely dining rooms where breakfast is served.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for checking out our wonderful stay at the historic Michabelle Inn. With it’s history and charm, and sweet country feel, it is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway or a fun stay with your family! Ask for David, the owner, when you are there…I’m sure he would love to give you a tour!

Links:

Michabelle Inn: More info

A look inside the rooms

Downtown Hammond

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4 Comments

Geralyn Campbell

January 15, 2019 at 2:25 am Reply

Looks like a very nice, traditional Southern home….a place where you would feel like your staying at a friends home. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m adding Michabelle Inn to my bucket list!