Haunted Guest Memories Archives

1/20/07 – "This was a fantastic place to stay. I hope you find out who the little boy was that ran through the dining room. The staff couldn’t have been any better. Thanks so much! Real New Orleans is here."
Carmen Carter, Destrahan, LA
1/20/07 – "Just loved our stay. Ghost touched me in my room. All friendly. Friendly and courteous staff especially “Mr. D.” Would love to visit again in the future."
Patricia Dufresne, Luling, LA
1/20/07 – "The best trip ever! Saw and felt a ghost! Wonderful Ghostly Getaway Package"
9/14/06 – "Aside for the most perfect wedding anyone can hope for, we had a visit one evening from the mansion’s ‘caretaker’. I had been feeling ill with stomach pains and felt a gentle stroking on my face and hair. The next morning we were speaking with Hollie about the mansions ghost and she mentioned the ‘caretaker’ spirit. I asked my husband if it had been him stroking my cheek and hair but he claims he was asleep the entire time. Our thanks again for such a wonderful wedding and stay. And special thanks to our caretaker friend!"
Randell & Dana Eskew (Elopement 9/12/06) Fredericksburg, VA
4/10/05 –
"Hi, I hope you will add this to your guest book/haunted happenings web page. My husband and I fell in love with the mansion during our stay. The Napoleon room was pure decadence in all it’s blue and golden glory. The entire place was so inviting.

On our 3rd sunny afternoon, hubby decided to take a nap while I read a book in the front parlor. As is most afternoons, the mansion was empty… staff hidden away in the back office, other guests out on tours. I felt like we were the only people home. I took my slippers off and got comfortable. After a while of complete silence I heard footsteps in the hallway. I immediately put my slippers back on in case it was a staffer who might frown upon my bare feet. But no one came along so I took them off again. I had a perfect view of the hallway. To make a long story short, over the course of the next 20 minutes I did this slip on-slip off game as I kept hearing footsteps but never seeing anyone, never hearing any of the very creaky doors open or close, never heard anyone on the stairs or in the lobby or dining room.

I stopped reading altogether and watched the hallway for signs of the owner of these footsteps. The steps were very clearly walking from one end of the hall to the other, like a pacing. My ears’ sense of depth perception picked up on that quickly. But again, no one ever passed by.

After a while the steps stopped, but a new sensation arose. The room was warm and still, but the upper portion of my left arm, which I had just rested on the arm of the sofa, became amazingly cold all of a sudden, and the hairs were standing up straight. I’m convinced someone was looking over my shoulder, asking me to keep a more formal attitude and put my slippers back on. Once I put them on and left them on, everything returned to 'normal.'

Thanks again for your hospitality!"
Jessica & Keith Pankatz, Boston, MA
4/15/05 – "This was like a trip back in time. Everything was beautiful. The spirits were with us last night. It was a pleasant visit. We plan to return with our friends from Mississippi."
Rochelle Holliday, Poplarville, MS
4/15/05 – "What a beautiful mansion! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We even heard ghostly footsteps around 3AM. We will be back and hope to stay every time we come to New Orleans."
Margaret Elsesser, Columbia, TN
3/19/05 – "We had a very quiet and peaceful stay in your lovely home with only one “incident.” This morning I awakened early feeling overheated. Being unable to fall asleep again, I went over to one of the armchairs and began meditating. I fell into a deep relaxation and felt someone gripping tightly onto my right wrist. It seemed to be the hand of a child but the grip was quite strong and I ultimately had to pry off the thin fingers that were wrapped around my wrist. When I opened my eyes I was rather startled to see no one was there. I went back to bed and dreamed of a young girl who was walking up the street followed a few yards behind by an older gentleman who appeared to be her father. Suddenly, the young girl perhaps around 11 or 12 darted into the street and was hit by a car and killed. I don’t know if this was the same child or merely my brain construing an explanation. Thanks for an unusually interesting stay."
Linda Franklin, Davis, CA
11/5/04 – "Thank you so very much! Magnolia Mansion has been the highlight of our visit to New Orleans! Bourbon Street, the iron work in the French Quarter and even the tours seem to pale in comparison to the peaceful tranquility we found here. The room was breathtaking and the tub was sheer pleasure! We saw no ghosts; yet in the wee hours, I heard the soft tinkling notes of a music box. I’m told other have heard it and am now not fearing for my sanity. Thank you, thank you, thank you for opening up your home to visitors! We shall be back soon. Take care."
Shane & Noemi Adams, Austin, TX
11/3/04 – "Thank you for a lovely stay. We are in town for Sesame Street Live playing at the UNO center and we had a few days off. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable. Everyone was very welcoming including the hosts and the ghosts. We had a 5:30 am wake up call from the man on the roof (footsteps) during the storm. And Jason was visited by the little girl watching over us in our sleep the night before. We got a little scared but asked if they would let us be and they were nice enough to move on. I know we will be back… maybe for our wedding. This will definitely be a destination to return to. Thank you."
Angie & Jason
11/3/04 – "It was my first time visiting New Orleans and what a wonderful experience. The rooms are absolutely amazing. And there are spirits all over. One night the glass was turned upside down when I came back to get more water. Footsteps are heard. And I saw orbs at Lafayette Cemetery around midnight last night. I love this place and I love New Orleans. Thank you."
10/7/04 – "My sister and I stayed in the Mardi Gras room and had a very strange experience. She went up to the room the first night and I stayed in the parlor reading, when I went up to the room the door was locked. After knocking for near a half hour, I got Holly to let me in (thinking my sister was sleeping). Upon opening the door, she was sitting on the bed watching TV. She never heard me knocking!!"
Tina Dame and Paula Phillips, Orenskow, KY
9/5/04 – "We are on our honeymoon. Thank you so much for some wonderful memories, we stayed in the Vampire room and watched “Interview with the Vampire” it was really scary!!"
Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Kelly, London
9/4/04 – "Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality! We especially enjoyed the gorgeous decor and our time in the Mardi Gras room. The ghostly visitors were helpful and not scary at all! We’ll be sure to come back the next time were in N’awlins!"
David Hughes and Gloria Munoz, Oakland, CA
09/04 – "What a great place! If I’m not mistaken “someone” sat on my bed last night (a spirit maybe)?"
Luca Mitchell, Waco, TX
7/5/04 – "I was enchanted! Thank you for making this experience in New Orleans even better, Hollie I will always remember this big house with the high ceilings… and I’ll remember the ghost and the noises above my head."
Joshua
7/28/04 – "We arrived on July 25th and stayed in the Vampire's Lair to celebrate our first night together as a married couple. I had an experience the 1st night. I wasn't feeling well and during the night had taken the covers off. A little while later, I felt them pulled up on me, tucked around me and my cheek brushed by a cold hand. I looked over at my husband to see if it was him and he was on the far side of the bed with his back to me (sound asleep). Staying here Hollie, has been a wonderful experience (even the ghost) and your warmth and compassion and caring for your guests is indescribable. Thank you so much for the flowers and we will be back to celebrate our anniversary."
Cynthia Fogle Cunningham & Don Cunningham, Julian , CA
12/7/04 – "Great time, beautiful and haunting."
Elcee
7/01/03 – "Hollie, what a divine pleasure it was to meet you both. Your southern hospitality has convinced us to move here and relocate our business. Tell the ghost gentleman in the Vampire room good-bye for us. Had a wonderful time and you went that extra mile to perfect it. Thank you so very much for being you."
Beverly P and Russell P, CA
4/1/03 – "A wonderful stay! My friend Beth and I stayed in the Mardi Gras room. The ghosts were very polite and friendly. Overall, a wonderful, wonderful place."
Jennifer V. Rockford, IL
2/1/03 – "Friendly Ghosts & Guests – thanks for your hospitality."
Andrew Agoiter and Catania Sicily - Ikley, England
3/6/03 – "Dear Hollie, I love this place, I felt like at home when I came the first time. I just wished I could have sleep some, your ghost residents didn't let me, but I guess I asked for it. When I came in I mentioned, I would like to hear or see some ghost and I guess they heard me and did wake me up every 5 minutes, but any way I'll be back next year this time, I'll try to talk to them."
Rosa Marshall #7 Mardi Gras Room
3/13/03 – "We had an absolutely fabulous time in "N'awlins". It was so nice to come back to such a peaceful and beautiful retreat from the French Quarter Chaos. The ghosts were entertaining, especially to Heather, who heard the music box twice and footsteps in the hall. The furnishings were spectacular just like in a museum, but we got to sit on them. The staff has been so friendly and extremely helpful. Kristian was the perfect "host", calling all over town for whatever we needed. If there is any way possible to return this will be our destination. >From one innkeeper to another – this was 'the best'. "
Maggie, Heather, and Mindy, Napa, CA
"Dear Hollie, Kristian and Michael, Thank you for such a great time. Danielle and I had the best time at our stay in New Orleans and it was due to the Magnolia Mansion and your great hospitality. It couldn't have been a better vacation for us and the Moulin Rouge Room! We will always talk of this for years to come and we will always stay with you when we return to New Orleans. Its back to work for us but I'm sure we will be passing through again (Hopefully soon!) If ever you are in NYC, we both hope you will look us up and share a drink and dinner to return the hospitality. Although we didn't hear any footsteps in the night, we can add to the haunted history to say the first two nights we stayed there Danielle and I shared almost identical vivid dreams about vampires. Could have been the red walls and satin sheets mind you (BTW AWESOME TUB!) Michael, you are a class above all. A true gentleman and a scholar. Now I have to make it a point to see the Full Monty! On your travels please look us up. And Kristian, Good luck with your business and consulting. The same invitation is extended as well. I would like to speak to you more about this whole web site deal. You are a wonderful person and a delight to talk with and we hope our paths will cross again. When we reached home I realized while unpacking that I had forgotten to turn in the keys however they are on their way back to you as we speak! Again, thanks to all of you and may the New Year be as prosperous as our meeting. All the best."
Kevin + Danielle
11/23/02 – "Dear Holly; We recently stayed in your lovely New Orleans home, the Magnolia Mansion during our first visit to New Orleans. We were there from Nov. 7-11th, and I would like to tell you that we will never consider staying anywhere else when we return. I fell in love with the house, the ambiance, and the city in general. Kristian helped to make our stay wonderful! I felt so much at home that I wore my fuzzy leopard slippers downstairs each morning to get my coffee! Your home is beautiful, and full of "Spirit". We had to leave the day before your party, and would have loved meeting you, perhaps on our next visit! Once Again, thank you so much for creating such a wonderful place in such a favorable city! Sincerely,"
Denise and Dan Loomis Ft. Myers Beach, FL – Received via email