SUCKED... We evacuated from Hurricane Ike on September 12, 2008. Not one day has went by since we checked out that I don't think about how "ripped off" I felt. If I had known these proprietors lives were in such a shamble, then I would not have checked in.
First of all, there are no curtains on the windows and the biggest window was in the bathroom right by the toilet. We stayed in the attic, which the kids loved because of all the toys that were kept up there (and closets of old clothes). Plus, there was a door that led to a room that we had no idea where it led. I stuck a piece of paper in the keyhole. I didn't know what was on the other side...and the lock was not on our side, So I put something in front of the door. We should have checked out, but the original owners were not there to check us in or out...some friend of the granddaughter's checked us in and she pretended to be the granddaughter. Just plain stupid and weird.
Secondly, even though we didn't stay the second night because I wasn't risking it, we were charged for the entire night ($124) and on top of that, charged $20 for the children, plus the $50 pet "deposit" that was NOT returned. She didn't even check the room before we checked out to see if our pet made a mess, which I know he didn't...why? because I didn't sleep that well!!! There was an ambulance outside and her teeny dog kept barking at our door. Just because a prior guest with their own "zoo" (according to Shirley) stayed there doesn't mean everyone else has to pay for that person's mess. Should I mention the mangy dog on the front porch? Yes, it had the mange...she admitted it. I then immediately directed both of my children to the bathroom sink to scrub their hands.
Thirdly, ill-hearted people take advantage of others' unfortunate situations by overcharging because their feeble minds assume that the government is going to reimburse during a National Disaster (like a hurricane or tornado). She told us that she was charging us for the second night because we could file it with FEMA. She wanted to be sure we were "filing it with FEMA". I guess that made her mind feel a little more less guilty knowing that we would all be paying for it in a round about way. Is that why we're taxed to death? Idiots who perform like this?
Finally, I was so discombobulated from all of the criminology the female innkeeper was throwing out there (trust me it was OUT THERE), that I couldn't get my children out of there fast enough. I would go into detail about the unfortunate incident that happened that night, but it's too personal for the proprietors. I felt like I was sucked into a black hole. As a matter of fact...Vicksburg was sad in general. I feel sorry for those people and I'll never complain about my hometown again!

The Stained Glass Manor was probably once a very grand home but has unfortunately suffered from lack of maintenance and repair in recent years. Their website leads you to believe that this bed and breakfast is a romantic place for couples, reunions, and getaway weekends. The only positive things I have to say about the inn are that the sheets and towels were clean and we had running water.

As we drove up the driveway and pulled into a parking space at the inn we noticed the deferred maintenance and general dirty and unkempt appearance of the side exterior entrance and the large front porch. A sickly looking but sweet little dog attempted to greet us but appeared to be too worn out. Handmade signs noting the hours of the museum tours covered the front door area.

We were greeted at the door by the innkeeper who was attired in a bathrobe and hardly looking like he was expecting us. After a lengthy chat with him, his wife and family arrived to continue the family history, give us their political opinions, and their not so subtle opinions of our state of origin in the North. The innkeepers asked us if we would like breakfast in the morning - the room rate was $99/night without breakfast and $125/night for the room with breakfast. We caught a glimpse of the littered kitchen and opted to leave without breakfast. The wife finally showed us to our rooms. The woodwork and stained glass in the house and the stairway are beautiful but the dirty, musty carpeting is a negative. The guest rooms are very large with many antiques but the bathrooms with the original clawfoot tubs clearly need upgrading. Our room had only a tub - no shower - which was very much not to our liking and the floor was cracked, the faucets leaked, and the medicine cabinet was filled with older, used toiletries.

At this point we debated whether or not to stay but since our credit card had already been taken we decided to give it a try. We were awake most of the night due to a telephone ringing several times after midnight, bad pillows, and a family member watching television in a nearby room.

Our overall experience of the Stained Glass Manor was so uncomfortable we fled our rooms as early as possible the next morning. Unfortunately this negative encounter has seriously tainted our view of Vicksburg which I believe otherwise could be a lovely town.

Stayed there last year -and again this year- while passing through Vicksburg. Looking forward to next year. Breakfast is great. Love that Mississippi hospitality, and conversation with Bill -the proprietor.

Personally I thought the Stained Glass Manor was a wonderful place to stay, my fiance and I had the best time we loved the old feel to the home and we both fell in love with Mrs. Shirley she made sure our stay was excellent!!!

The home is older if you want something more modern then the Casino would be best for you, the reason why most of us go to this bed and breakfast is for the history you cannot expect a home to be modern that is supposed to be historic that isn't how it works. If you like the modern things stay @ a casino if you want to learn something about history this is the place for you, this house is haunted so beware but these are good ghosts it seems never bothered us and that was another reason why we choose this bed and breakfast.

Thanks Mrs. Shirley for such a wonderful time and awesome breakfast we will for sure be back!!! =)