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McKay House

McKay House

306 E Delta St
Jefferson, TX 75657-2026
United States of America

(903) 665-7322
(800) 468-2627

 

Circa 1851. For more than 15 years, the McKay House has been widely acclaimed for its high standards, personal service and satisfied guests. Both Lady Bird Johnson and Alex Haley have enjoyed the gracious Southern hospitality offered at the McKay House. The Greek Revival cottage features a front porch with pillars. Heart-of-pine floors, 14-foot ceilings and documented wallpapers complement antique furnishings. A full "gentleman's" breakfast is served in the garden conservatory by the gable fireplace. Orange French toast, home-baked muffins and shirred eggs are a few of the house specialties. In each of the seven bedchambers you find a Victorian nightgown and old-fashioned nightshirt laid out for you. History abounds in Jefferson, considered the "Williamsburg of the Southwest."

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McKay House



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1
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Rates

$66 to $149

Payment types accepted include Discover, American Express, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa and Master Card.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Breakfast
  • Wine

Events Hosted

  • Honeymoons
  • Weddings
  • Seminars
  • Reunions
  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Wine
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant off Premises
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Lunch
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Catering Service
  • Catered Breakfast
  • Banquet Service
  • Dinner

Other Activities

  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Manicures/Pedicures

Transportation Services

  • Train Station Pickup
  • Bus Station Pickup
  • Airport Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Hugh Lewis & Darla McCorkle

Rooms

This property has 7 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 1 two-bedroom suite, 1 cottage and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Double, Queen and Twin.

Amenities In Room

  • Voice Mail
  • VCR
  • Television
  • Telephone
  • Stereo
  • Snack Bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Reading Lamps
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • Desk
  • Clock Radio
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable TV
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Data Ports
  • Central Air
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Computers
  • Mac
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Access
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Television
  • VCR
  • DVD

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Modem Connection
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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McKay House

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Location: Country and City/Urban.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Stillwater Inn, Lamache's Italian, Don Juan's Mexican, Austin Street Bistro., Black Swan Tapas Bar.

Romantic Interest

Twin, footed tubs, Victorian sleepwear in rooms. Gourmet breakfasts.

Historic Interest

Built in 1851 for developer of Jefferson. Once owned by Hector McKay one of the defense attorney's in the Diamond Bessie Murder Trials.

Historic Awards:

  • State Register (Granted)
  • State Register (Applied)
  • State Historical Site (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Applied)
  • National Register (Granted)
  • National Register (Applied)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Applied)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Applied)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Applied)

Historic Memberships:

  • State Historical Society
  • National Trust
  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Over 100 sites in the Jefferson area.

Other Awards:

Best B&B in East Texas by readers of the Longview News Journal, last 3 years

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:special event weekends only
Cancellation:7 days prior to arrival
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises, Pets Allowed, Under 12 pounds and advance notification required.
Smoking:Limited and Outside Only.

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100% would stay again
Last reviewed on10/21/2008
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McKay House

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

The facilities of the McKay House are exceeded only by the service and dedication of the owners.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Southern Accents, Dallas Morning News, Country Home, Bride.

Other Ratings: 3 AAA Diamonds, 3 Mobil Stars, iLoveInns Guests

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Sunday-Thursday, not including spring break or festivals/holidays; space available, reserved one week in advance please.

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