We stayed at McKay's house Nov. 24th -27th their Thanksgiving dinner offer was what attracted us. I decided to have my family go out of town somewhere other than stay home to celebrate Thanksgiving. We found McKay's house that was offering a Thanksgiving dinner with the stay. I looked at the review from this site as well as others and decided that this was where my family should go. IMy family was not disappointed at all with our stay. I was disappointed that they were so popular that they did not have room for our daughter and her friend but Hugh recommended another BnB. My husband had never been to a BnB before and he was so wasn't sure if this would be a good idea but he was gamed and said, Let's pack up and go." Needles to say he was very pleased with the experience and the service. We had such a relaxing time. The shopping and the events in Jefferson were a great experience too but the treats and the food at the McKay's house were amazing. My husband couldn't stop talking about it when we got back home. He shared our Thanksgiving trip with everyone back home. Darla and Hugh were also nice enough to get a tin container of goodies together for our daughter and her friend that had to stay at another BnB. My daughter couldn't get enough. These extras just added to what was already a wonderful experience and stay at the McKay's house. I just hope my husband and daughter remembered to leave a Darla a big tip!!
We are most defintely returning to the McKay's house on our next outing.

My husband and I have stayed at the McKay House several times. My cousin and her husband have also stayed at the McKay House. Each visit is better than the last, and we can't wait to visit again. We like the Lady Bird Johnson room with its beautiful canopy bed. The innkeepers, Hugh and Darla, are friendly. The food is delicious. The house is beautifully furnished, clean and well-maintained. If you are visiting Jefferson, Texas, I encourage you to stay at the McKay House.

I booked , in September a stay at the Mckay House for Thanksgiving because of an advertised Thanksgiving Dinner with a stay at the Mckay House. I then read the Trip Advisor reviews that all mentioned such positive experiences at this establishment.
I corresponded with the owner, at least 6 times, in which he offered me either 2 rooms or a connecting room in case my husband could come. I responded to his email requiring a credit card deposit with my credit card, address and telephone information to confirm a 2 night stay with dinner and breakfasts. I reconfirmed several times up until the day before the stay, in which he told me what time to arrive. When I arrived, with my 11 year old child, we were told that our rooms were booked and he kindly sent us to another Inn with a basket of cookies. He charged my credit card for the price of the original booking at his Inn, and was to pay for the other Inn himself from my charges.
He allowed us to eat Thanksgiving and also a breakfast at my request.
The owner did apologize, he also mentioned that it was my fault that I did not book through a central system, although he did ask me to email him my credit card number and contact information and never mentioned the system. The owner, Hugh, decided that we were easier to move rather than the 3 other separate bookings he had made after us.
He had some earlier problems with overbooking, but fortunately for those people, they had space. Fortunately for us, there was a room in this small town, and we did not have to make a long drive back to home.
I do not recommend the Mckay House because, a simple daily schedule would have prevented an overbooking, a check for my name when I emailed 2 times in the day preceding my arrival would have also corrected the mistake before I arrived.
We possibly did not get our reservation honored due to either financial gains over our reservation or from booking friends to take our spot.
We should have had our reservation honored as first come first serve, but it did not work out that way. The other Inn was fine, but did not offer the little extras that are advertised with this Inn, and the extras were what I was looking for in this situation.
To make the situation worse, they have taken my complaint and have removed it in an attempt to keep it out of the press rather than honestly admit that they were at fault and that they plan to improve on this.
I made the best time as possible out of this misfortune, their cooking and snacks were good, they try very hard to add the special touches, and the rooms, and home looked very pretty.
However, they do have an antiquated method of reservations, at least in my case. They also have a problem with any complaints. If you book a stay at Mckay House, double check that you have a room before you arrive.

I had such a great time. Jefferson is a beautiful little town, and the McKay house is now on my short list of favorite B&Bs. I stayed in Aunt Pearl's Room, and it's darling, very period, everything just perfect. Breakfasts were incredibly yummy. I've recommended this to friends since and I'm going back this coming January for another four days. The proprietors were really outgoing and fun and at the same time respected the privacy of the guests. I'm sure I won't stay anywhere else when I go to Jefferson.