Located in the heart of historic downtown, Casa España is a Natchez bed and breakfast dedicated to celebrating the Spanish roots of Natchez. This 4,000 square foot structure was originally built in 1900 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Drawing from the paternal legacy of its current owner hailing from the island of Mallorca, Spain, Casa España today stands as Old-World Spanish allure encased in a Victorian period structure. From the moment the door of this Natchez bed and breakfast opens, guests revel in the warm Spanish-Mediterranean feel, magnificent period architecture, garden area, two-wrap around porches and large in-ground swimming pool. Its elegant yet cozy feel permeates every room in the house. Casa España offers one king size suite and one queen size room with an adjacent private bath. There is an additional king size room that can be made available for persons traveling together and who are willing to share bathroom space. We maintain a low-allergen environment, therefore, pets and smoking cannot be allowed. Our many amenities include hair dryers, iron/ironing board, washer/dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. Free wi-fi is also available. Although not suited for toddlers, Casa España happily welcomes children age 10 or older. Whole house rental also available. Please contact us for details.
The Swimming Pool
We are one of the few Natchez bed and breakfasts with a private swimming pool. So you can pack in lots of exercise during your visit. From Casa España, you can walk or bike over to the section once known as Spanish Town, and spend a number of hours exploring its streets and the rest of downtown Natchez. On your return, the swimming pool is available for lounging around or a vigorous swim. Pool towels are provided.
The Don Miguel Master Suite
This room is named in memory of the owner'’s father, Don Miguel Mir Vanrell, a native from the island of Mallorca, Spain. It has been decorated to reflect his traditional Spanish spirit and his warm, easy, jovial and artistic character. The result is a Master Suite chock-full of comfort and style, where Old-World elegance is mixed with a feel that is light and airy. For extreme relaxation, the jetted tub in the Master Bath is a must.
The Don Carlos Junior Suite
Follow the charming upstairs hallway down from Don Miguel to find the delightful and cozy Don Carlos. Appreciate the beauty and enjoy the comfort of the majestic Spanish-style Queen size bed while unwinding in the ambiance created by its decorative fireplace. The adjacent bath is all vintage, coated in pastel shades and displaying just enough floral art work to make your mornings in Casa España feel like the first day of spring.
The Mallorca Bedroom
Mallorca, an island of contrasts, is captured in this second king-sized bedroom located right across the hall from the Don Miguel suite. Earth-tone walls are given a color lift through the rich red and gold tone textures used throughout the room. Hand embroidered window treatments provide a soft and appealing air of relaxation all around. This bedroom is available to persons traveling together who are willing to share bathroom space.
The Vidal Room
Casa España honors the contributions that Spain and some of her people made to Natchez and its surrounding areas. The Vidal Room is named in honor of Don Jose de Vidal, the Spanish commandant of the new post of Concord, and for whom Vidalia, Louisiana is named. Don Jose is buried at the Natchez City Cemetery.
Andalucia Reading Room
The vibrancy of color in this room is testament to the spirit of Andalucia, Spain’'s southernmost region where Flamenco is king. The plush and comfortable furnishings make it and ideal place to just read, rest and relax morning, noon or night.
The Gayoso Dining Room
From the substantial wood furnishings to the selections of still-life art works, the formal dining area at Casa España reunites some of the key elements of Spanish décor to create a uniquely traditional style. The Gayoso Dining Room room is named after Don Manuel Luis Gayoso de Lemos Amorin y Magallanes, first Spanish governor of the Natchez district from 1787 to 1797 and Spanish governor of Louisiana until his death in 1799. Governor Gayoso is buried in New Orleans.
Kitchen
Altough we offer our guests the option to have breakfast at either The Catle Restaurant located at Dunleith Plantation or at the Natchez Coffee Co., coffee, tea and lite continental fare can be found in the kitchen area. The kitchen has both an informal dining room and counter eating area. Overall, it is a great place for gathering when traveling with friends or to mingle with other guests
$175 per night
Taxes not included.
Suite located on second level front. Access via front staircase. King size bed. Attached bathroom with a separate shower and jetted tub. Satellite TV. Wi-fi. Hair dryer. Iron.board.
$118 per night
Taxes not included
Suite located on second level back behind moveable privacy screen. Access via back staircase. Queen size bed. Adjacent bathroom with shower/tub combination. Satellite TV. Wi-fi. Hair dryer. Iron and mini board. Luggage rack.
$98 per night
Suite located on second level across the hall from the Don Miguel Master Suite. The Mallorca bedroom is offered to accommodate groups willing to share bathroom space. Groups of 4 can combine it with the Don Miguel Master Suite and share the Don Miguel bathroom. Groups of 6 can combine with the Don Miguel Master Suite and the Don Carlos Junior Suite and share both the Don Miguel Master Suite bathroom and the Don Carlos Junior Suite bathroom. King size bed. Wi-fi.
Complimentary Breakfast
We serve coffee, tea and lite continental fare combined with one of these two options.
Breakfast at The Castle Restaurant. Located less than a five minute drive on the grounds of Dunleith Planation. Full breakfast buffet served from 7:30 am until 10:00 am. Pancakes and waffles can be ordered separately. Breakfast at The Castle includes a free tour of Dunleith Planation.
The Natchez Coffee Company. A short walk or drive away, the Natchez Coffee Co. is a popular morning gathering spot for Natchez locals. Breakfast is a-la-carte and gratuity is included.
Rental Policy and House Guide
CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT. Check-in time of 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am.
PAYMENT. An advance payment equal to 50% is required at the time of booking. The BALANCE OF is due fourteen (14) days BEFORE your arrival date. For reservations made 14 days in advance or less, full payment is required at time of booking. Please make payments in the form of credit cards.
CANCELLATIONS. A full night's rental charge will be applied to cancellations not received at least seven (7 ) days in advance of scheduled arrival. In the event of a no-show, there will be no refund. Paul and Analisa Therrien d/b/a Spanish Natchez unilaterally and at their sole discretion reserve the right to change or cancel the reservation for any reason with refunds made accordingly. In the event this property becomes unavailable for rent, Paul and Analisa Therrien d/b/a Spanish Natchez reserve the right to cancel this reservation and return all monies to Guest(s).
SMOKING. For the health, comfort and safety of our guests smoking is not allowed. Any evidence of smoking WILL incur a FINE of $250 that will automatically be billed to your credit card. If damage is caused to furnishings or the property as a result of smoking, the FINE PLUS replacement costs for damages will apply and in cases where a security deposit is involved, the entire amount of the damage/security deposit will NOT be refunded.
PETS. Casa España maintains a low-allergen environment and regrettably cannot accommodate pets. Any evidence of pets WILL incur extra cleaning fees, a $500 fine AND additionally will constitute forfeit of the entire amount of any damage/security deposit being held by Casa España. The owners of Casa España assume no responsibility for illness or injury that may incur to pets or humans should contraband pets be introduced on premises by the renters.
BOOKS. Please refrain from taking the books from our shelves or anywhere else in the house with you. The books in the house are for the enjoyment of all our guests and their removal from the premises is NOT permitted. We will charge your credit card for any missing books.
PARKING. Parking is off-street and limited to the circular driveway and available space adjacent to the side of the house.
FIREPLACES. The fireplaces are decorative only. Please do not throw any paper or other combustible materials in the fireplace.
WORK CREW DAYS. Yard maintenance work takes place every Monday, weather permitting. Pool maintenance work takes place every Tuesday. This work takes place in outer peripheries. Unless previously arranged by the owners in consultation with guests, no work crew member should enter the inner premises of the house.
WIRELESS. The password for the wireless will be given to you at check-in.
LIGHT SWITCHES/DIMMERS. Some light switches in the house are equipped with dimmers. These are the rectangular shaped metal plates you will see on some of the light switches, namely the master bath and the dining room. To turn on the lights using these switches all you need do is tap on them lightly. To brighten or darken the room, rest your finger(s) on the metal plate until reaching the desired level of brightness and immediately lift your finger(s) away from the plate.
TELEVISION SETS. The TV sets operate differently.
Don Miguel (Master Bedroom) and Don Carlos (Queen size bedroom.) To turn TV on/off please use the television remote. Also use the television remote to control volume level. The Direct TV remote is only useful to change channels.
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Paul and Analisa Therrien
D/B/A Spanish Natchez Vacation Rental
932 Saint Johns Dr
Maryville, TN 37801
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Last modified: 12 January 2010
713 North Union Street
Natchez, MS 39120
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The Owners
Paul Therrien & Analisa Mir-Therrien
After losing an historic property in Biloxi, MS to Hurricane Katrina, Casa España owners, Paul Therrien and Analisa Mir-Therrien were drawn to Natchez by virtue of its charm, beauty and in particular, the historical connection the Therriens found between Spain and Natchez. Drawing inspiration from this slice of Natchez history, and with Paul's support, Analisa, a Certified Interior Decorator, saw it fitting to create an ambiance for her house that was at once a celebration of her own Spanish heritage hailing from the Mir family of the island of Mallorca , as well as a tribute to the early Spanish origins of Natchez. The result of her endeavor is a delectable Natchez luxury vacation retreat offering Bed and Breakfast amenities where distinctive cultural threads intertwine to create an environment that has a unique story to tell and is destined to delight the senses of each and every visitor.
Four Flags for Natchez
Natchez was inhabited for centuries by prehistoric Indians and later by the Natchez Indians. It was settled first by the French in 1716, later by the British in 1763, the Spanish in 1779, and finally by the Americans in 1798. This section presents information on the period of Spanish presence in Natchez.
Early Natchez
Natchez is the oldest permanent settlement on the Mississippi river. The French were the first Europeans to lay claim to the area and named it in honor of the Natchez Indians, the friendly agricultural tribe that since around 1200 had inhabited the territory. However, the Mississippi region had first been explored by Spaniards during the first half of the 16th century. Hernando de Soto visited the area in 1540–41, and while Spain later established settlements along the coast in western Florida and Texas during the 17th century, Spain failed to secure possession of the Mississippi region surrounding Natchez.
The British Are Staying
By 1756, France and Spain were allies against the British in a global war known as the Seven Year War, commonly referred to in North America as the French and Indian War. With France’'s defeat in Canada, France transferred the southern territory of Louisiana to Spain in 1762. At the end of the war in 1763, Spain ceded both her eastern Florida possessions and a portion of her recently acquired Louisiana territory to the victorious English in exchange for the return of Havana which was captured in 1762. Although Spain retained the western portion of the Louisiana possession that included New Orleans and the mouth of Mississippi River, the British took possession of the area north and east of New Orleans near the Amite River and extending north to include Baton Rouge and Natchez. The area known as West Florida, extended from the east bank of the Mississippi up to the 31st parallel (above Natchez, Mississippi) then east to the Apalachicola River, then south to the Gulf of Mexico. At this time, the British changed the name of Fort Rosalie to Fort Panmure.
Spain in Natchez
Spain’'s articles for capitulation, directed all British and Allied troops to depart the Mississippi for embarkation at an English port and on their word of honor, not engage in combat for 18 months. The West Florida inhabitants and Natchez residents had eight months in which they had the freedom either to remain and become Spanish citizens or dispose of their belongings and depart the territory.
Within a month, Spain under the leadership of Bernardo de Galvez had retaken their former Louisiana possessions from 1763, capturing three forts, three smaller outposts, 28 British. Within a month, Spain under the leadership of Bernardo de Galvez had retaken their former Louisiana possessions from 1763, capturing three forts, three smaller outposts, 28 British officers, and 550 troops of the 16th Regiment and 60th Royal American Regiment along with German auxiliaries from the principality of Waldeck. Within an additional eight months, the British garrisons of Mobile and Pensacola would be taken by Spain and remain under Spanish rule until the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Manuel Gayoso de Lemos
Spanish Governor
District of Natchez
Spain Withdraws
Although the newly created United States claimed West Florida and Natchez after 1783, Spain continued to rule. The Spanish were unable to change the Anglo-American character of the settlement and Spain agreed to relinquish its claim to the Natchez District by signing the Treaty of San Lorenzo on October 27, 1795. The Spanish garrison remained in Natchez for another three years, ending Spanish presence at Natchez in 1798.
Casa España
The Soul of Spain in the Heart of Natchez
