waverly mansion

Well worth the time and effort to visit. Melonie and her dad are gracious hosts. Thank you for inviting us in your home.

Run down, paint chipping, not well maintained. Staff not welcoming. Was not worth the 2 hour trip or the money! Very disappointed

I've been touring Waverly Mansion since I was little...and the awe and wonder just never wears off. From the grounds to the house to the peacocks, it's a stately place that is worth your while.

Melanie and her Dad are amazing people. What they did to bring that home back to its original look and the fact they still live there is amazing. The antiques are amazing. I feel lucky to have gotten to visit with them.

Not far from Columbus, MS, Waverly Plantation Mansion is a hidden gem. Built in 1852, Waverly Plantation was a self sufficient working plantation with river access. The last remaining member of the original family died in the early 20th century. It remained unoccupied until the early 60's when it was purchased by antique dealer Snow. It has remained in the Snow family since then. The Snow family have offered personal tours since the beginning. My first experience seeing Waverly Mansion was in the mid 90's. While in the area on business I found the mansion very interesting. Our tour guide then was Mr. Snow's eldest daughter Miss Melanie. Again when I brought my wife and some Looper couples to see the estate, Miss Melanie was again available to answer questions. Mr. Snow, now 90, met us from his chair on the sunny front porch and invited us in to look around. The house is decorated with some original antiques but mostly antiques from Mr. Snow's collections.Now in the midst more and constant restoration some of the exterior and interior are showing the 160+ years it has endured. But still well worth the time and effort to stop and see and also the walk the grounds. A Great Stop.

Breathtaking antebellum home with museum quality furnishings and art gives a glimpse of the old South. She survived the Civil War but is struggling to continue into 21st century. Built in 1852, the mansion fell into disrepair upon the death of the last surviving son of the original owner in 1913. Setting empty for years, it became a home for bats, birds and other critters until Mr. Snow and his family purchased the tattered home and began to restore it to its former granduer. That was in 1962 and Mr. Snow and his daughter Miss Melanie continue their work. It's with passion and love that the home is being restored by this wonderful family. Don't miss the chance to look back into the old South. Visit the home, chat with the owners, enjoy the curated tour and appreciate the surroundings. This is a work in progress so don't expect the pristine. Just enjoy the hard work, dedication and passion of this fine family and their efforts to maintain the past. It touches your heart.

Not only is this a beautiful old mansion filled with period furniture, but it's privately-owned. The current owners are only the second family to ever own Waverley! Miss Melanie (she grew up in the house) gave us our tour today and she was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, great with our 6 year old, very knowledgeable, and interesting! The house is still being restored, so you get to see the process. I took my out-of-town guests and we all had a wonderful time. It was a great peek into the past!

Waverley Mansion is a privately owned residence maintained by the donations of the visitors. The cost of the tour is $10 each but donations beyond the fee are very much appreciated and necessary to maintain this treasure. Miss Melanie Snow, the owners daughter, who has lived at Waverley for 50+ years is a wonderful tour guide who has lived through the 50 year restoration project. Her informative presentation takes you back in time as you visualize the grand balls and the hustle and bustle of plantation life. Not only does the house have character but also Miss Melanie which adds to the ambiance and the pleasure of the whole experience. Needless to say, we had a marvelous time and a very memorable afternoon.

I have loved this house for many years. I go anytime I get a chance. It seems though, since Ms. Snow died that it has gone down hill. The grounds used to be kept and there was a beautiful orchard to the left of the house. The last time I went, the yard was so overgrown and full of mosquitoes, much more than usual in Mississippi! I couldn't find the orchard. The house needs painting and maintenance so bad. I'm sure it is very expensive upkeep. We were the only ones there with a young man for a tour guide. I don't think the house gets seen as much as it used to. I hope it gets the care it needs soon. Worried that no one will want to buy it when Mr. Snow is gone

Waverly Mansion is definitely unique and one of the most beautiful antebellum homes I have ever visited. It is located off Old Waverly Road between West Point and Columbus. There is a massive pit in the back yard of the house where an ice house once stood. The furnishings of the house are not original, but they are all specific to that time and the decor definitely is a site in itself. Ms Melanie (our tour guide) has a southern drawl that adds to the stories that she tells. If I am ever in the area again, I will definitely make another trip to this beautiful home! It was well worth the $10 admission -- even my ten year old daughter thought it was pretty cool :)

While the mansion is a little hard to find, it is well worth the effort. It is a pre-Civil War mansion hidden way in the woods about 10 miles east of West Point. By touring it, you can learn both the story of the family who built it and more about their time, and you will learn about the family who saved it -- and what happened to the house during the 50 years or so it sat empty. (You get the second part of the story first hand, and you might meet the little ghost girl, too.) But be sure to ask questions of your hostess. She has a wealth of knowledge and will share more of it if you are truly interested.

We toured Waverly Mansion but thought we'd never find it. It is certainly not a place that you would happen upon by accident. When you arrive, you just sort of park and then walk up a long pathway that leads to the house. We were greeted by the woman who owns the house. Plus, a sweet little dog Dot was with us on our tour.The house was interesting. The woman (part of the Snow family) told us of how her parents bought the house and how it was inhabited by bats, squirrels and other critters when they moved in. I think the most interesting part of the house was the portrait of the elder Mrs Snow. You have to see it to understand.We learned of this plantation on the Internet. It said that the admission was $7.50 but it was $10 each. Not necessarily a complaint, BUT I'm glad we had enough cash.

The house is architecturally interesting and it has been furnished with a lot of attractive period pieces. That said, we would have liked to hear more on the tour about the history of the house, the family that built it and the area. Instead, we felt that much of the tour was focused on the restoration process and the current owners. Overall, this isn't a bad way to spend an hour in the area. If you come, make sure to bring $10 per person in cash or check. They did not accept credit cards when we were there.

One of the most interesting antebellum plantation in the south. Featured in several books and on A & E. Haunted history from the Civil War era...

As many of the other reviews have noted, this is a unique attraction with a very interesting story behind it. The mansion had fallen into disrepair after being abandoned for decades, until it was purchased by a family who have made it their life's work to restore the property. Overall, it's a very unique historical site that is well worth a visit if you are in the area.