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Discover why guests have called the Judge Porter House home for 30 years. From romantic getaways to historic tours of Natchitoches, read firsthand stories of our Southern hospitality, multi-course breakfasts, and the relaxing atmosphere of our 3,000 sq. ft. wraparound gallery. See why our guests consistently rate us as the top-rated historic lodging in the Louisiana Purchase's oldest city.


My wife and I stayed in the guest House.
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 10/13/2025 From: Don O My wife and I stayed in the guest house on our visit. The accommodation was very spacious with small kitchen, living room and small dining area. One note to people with mobility issues, to access the bed room on second level you have to walk up a small spiral staircase. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. The breakfast was delicious. T


Atmosphere and people
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 7/28/2025 From: 04546CCdavidp Atmosphere and people Beautiful house to stay in! Breakfast in the morning was wonderful and the cook and the hostesses were absolutely fabulous! Definitely be going back!! The Princess bedroom is furnished with a massive (circa 1820) burl mahogany queen sized full tester bed and a nine foot tall mahogany wardrobe from the late empire period. Located on the second floor, thi


Overall, the Best
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 7/24/2025 From: Ghernandezg Overall, the Best!! What an amazing experience. We had never visited Natchitoches before and went to tour Northwestern State Campus. We had an amazing stay in this beautiful, historic home. The staff was very accommodating and helpful, from the check in process, to accommodating our breakfast time, and the checkout process. We will definitely make this a place to stay when goi


Wonderful stay...
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 7/18/2025 From: Z9758XSjaoanc Wonderful stay. Very clean and comfortable. We slept great. Jackie was the best. Delicious breakfast. Would definitely stay again. The New Orleans guest room contains a queen size mahogany and rosewood full tester bed along with a walnut dresser (Circa 1860). Originally part of a wedding dowry, both pieces belonged to the same family until 1994 when they were acquired by


Home away from home
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Tripadvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 7/7/2025 From: Compass796594 Book your stay today at www. judgeporterhouse.com Home away from Home As you enter this "turn of the century" house, a sumptuous experience begins. The bedrooms, as well as the shared spaces of living/dining rooms, are appointed with period detail + modern comfort. Jackie serves up an amazing breakfast, while Angela oversees all 4 properties. You will always come back! A c


Great rooms well appointed....huge library and Jackie the innkeeper is so accommodating...
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 7/7/2025 From: Can walk to historic downtown about .4 of a mile. Great rooms well appointed....huge library and Jackie the innkeeper is so accommodating and a damn good cook for your breakfast. Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Rooms Nicely appointed rooms large bathrooms some rooms with jacuzzi antiques galore! Nearby activities Cane River Historic Area, Historic downtown, Melrose on Cane and Oakland Plantation


All I can say is Jackie and Sherry set the bar high!
5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted 6/10/2025 From: Linda Matlage First time staying at a bed and breakfast. All I can say is Jackie and Sherry set the bar high! Their kindness, graciousness, cooking, smiles and over all hospitality exceeded my expectations. So if you are looking for a place to call home for a long weekend or more look no further. Spacious bedroom with your own private bathroom. The location is a short walk to shopping and restaurants


We absolutely loved staying here. From the time we entered the place we fell in love with this Southern Pearl!
5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted 6/9/2025 From: Dawn Fletcher Little did my friend and I realize that when we booked this place, due to her never having the experience of staying in a B& B, that the Judge Porter House was in my 1000 places to see before you die book! It must have been fate or a God smiling on us thang! We absolutely loved staying here. From the time we entered the place we fell in love with this Southern Pearl! We also had the privi


The Place to Stay in Natchitoches!
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Tripadvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: May 14, 2025 From: caitlinlp3981xl The Place to Stay in Natchitoches! We absolutely adored our stay at the Judge Porter House . My husband and I booked one of the rooms for our anniversary, and it was the perfect cozy spot. We love walking, and it was a beautiful, scenic stroll to downtown Natchitoches whenever we wanted a bite to eat. Ms. Jackie and her staff were on top of everything! She answered all


Beautiful B&B
5 bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Tripadvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: April, 11, 2025 From: Kathy M Beautiful B&B We stayed here & loved it. Our room was right off the kitchen. It was very private and peaceful. The house was beautiful! Breakfast was delicious. Angela was the perfect host! Loved the experience. It was fun looking at all of the beautiful antiques & learning about the house. The Garden room at the Judge Porter House features queen sized bed, and private deck


Everything was beautifully clean and decorated for the holidays.
5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Bed and Breakfast Posted: 12/29/2024 From: Karen Tatum, Everything was beautifully clean and decorated for the holidays. One of my Christmas gifts from my husband was a weekend getaway to see the lights and decorations in Natchitoches. We stayed in the guest house which is a cozy little getaway next to the main house, offering a little extra privacy but with full access to the main house, too. Everything was beautifully c


Judge Porter House was beautifully decorated for Christmas when we arrived
5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Bed and Breakfast Posted: 11/26/2024 From: Jamie Key The Judge Porter House was beautifully decorated for Christmas when we arrived. Such a charming home. It's location to the Riverwalk and First Street is extremely convenient. You could even walk the distance if your feeling up to it. Breakfast was phenomenal the next morning. We will definitely be visiting again. Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5


The location was perfect—right in the heart of the historic district
5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: 10/28/2024 From: Mary Jording We recently stayed at a Judge Porter House and it was an unforgettable experience. The location was perfect—right in the heart of the historic district, just a short walk to the beautiful Cane River and the quaint shops and restaurants. It’s the ideal spot for anyone wanting to explore the rich history of the area while enjoying peaceful surroundings. Breakfast was a highlight of the st


Fantastic B&B
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Tripadvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Posted: June 9, 2024 From: J1838RCdougb Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Home is beautiful and very well kept. The staff was amazing. Jacqueline and Sherri prepared delicious breakfasts for us and could not have been more accommodating. I highly recommend the Judge Porter House B&B for your stay in Natchitoches. Elegant and inviting, the dining room at Judge Porter House awaits guests each morning with beauti


Perfection at the Judge Porter House
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Tripadvisor Review of the Judge Porter House Bed and Breakfast Posted: Aug 18, 2023 From: Compass796594 Perfection at the Judge Porter House Each floor of the Judge Porter House has its own sitting room. However, the best is morning coffee in the rocking chairs on the front porch. Breakfast is prepared by Zeffie with attention to delicious food in stunning presentation, as well as special meals for food allergies. The warm and pleasant surroundings are au


Beautiful home & Welcoming Staff
5 Bubble 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 TripAdvisor Review of Judge Porter House Posted: Aug 6, 2023 From: Wanderer0555108976 Beautiful Home & Welcoming Staff Judge Porter House was beautiful! The Guest House was spacious and clean! We loved that it is equipped with a full kitchen, so we had the option to cook instead of eating out each meal. The private deck overlooking the garden was very peaceful. The upstairs loft bedroom was quaint and cozy. The queen-sized bed was comfy, and the clean bed
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