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Historic Jefferson French Townhouse

Holiday home in Jefferson with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jefferson, TX
  • Place, Gone With the Wind Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Grove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mill Antiques
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

En suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Jefferson French Townhouse

Welcome to the beautiful Jefferson French Townhouse. Located in the downtown historic district, the townhouse was built in 1860 by one of the co-founders of Jefferson, Daniel Alley. The windows and front doors of the home are original and were imported from France during the New Orleans trade era; the home also features original cypress floors and 14 foot ceilings. The Townhouse is a Texas Historical Marker and in the National Registry of Historic Places.

The bright and airy home has an updated open living room and kitchen with modern updated bathrooms. There are two large bedrooms with king beds, and one with a large en suite master bath providing enough privacy for multiple families to stay in the home. The sitting room has a queen pull out sofa bed as well. All rentable space of the home is on the GROUND FLOOR. There is an upstairs to the home but it is closed off to guests and used for storage only.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Jefferson

Jefferson is home to this holiday home. The Grove and Singleton’s Virginia Cross Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caddo Lake State Park and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Haley's Antiques and The Atalanta - Jay Gould Railroad Car are also worth visiting.
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Jefferson, TX

What's nearby

  • Gone With the Wind Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Grove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Singleton’s Virginia Cross Home - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Mill Antiques - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jefferson Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Depot - 19 min drive
  • Longview, TX (GGG-East Texas Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Serenity Ranch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Don Jauns Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Jefferson French Townhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Jefferson French Townhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Jefferson French Townhouse?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Jefferson French Townhouse located?

Situated in Jefferson, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lion's Club Park, Haley's Antiques and Sterne Fountain. Gone With the Wind Museum and Jefferson Carnegie Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was beautiful, clean, and located in a quiet area. We enjoyed walking around Jefferson and eating in several of the recommended local restaurants. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Jefferson

Exactly as described. Great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical Home

Enjoyed our stay in this 165 year old home. We were on a girls trip and enjoyed spending time in Jefferson. The property was close to everything. Definitely plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CHARMING

This historical home was charming and the perfect location for us to meet up with cousins that we had not seen in 2 years. Highly recommend the French townhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriends trip

Amazing property! We felt like is was really neat to stay in a house built in late 1800's. Accommodations we perfect. Everything very clean. Outdoor fire pit, outdoor grill and sitting area was nice. Fully furnished kitchen, plenty of linens and comfortable beds. We wil definite book at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Trip

We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful historical home. It was a unique experience for us. The location was very convenient to the downtown stores, restaurants and activities in Jefferson. We rented a golf cart and rode all around town which made parking a breeze and the weather was very nice during our visit. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., LAKE DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belated birthday for SIL

Took my sister-in-law to Jefferson for her first time to visit, we stayed in the French Townhome, and it was just awesome. The house was wonderful, the whole process was super simple and easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Jefferson

We so enjoyed our stay - Mother - Daughter weekend of visiting museums, wandering around town, visiting coffee shops, great restaurants and of course a few antique shops - along with learning the ghostly history. We also visited one of the drive thru animal parks and had a great time there. And best of all, we enjoyed relaxing off and on and in the evenings at this lovely home. I highly recommend a visit to Jefferson and if you can manage to stay at this beautiful, historical home - I'm sure you will have a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In town for wedding

We so enjoyed the beauty of the house and grounds and its history but on a practical side we had so much space for entertaining, cooking and hanging out. The high ceilings added extra comfort. The neighborhood was so calm and peaceful, we hope to come back some time! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT

This property was perfect!! I loved that this is a historic house, yet it felt modern (not creepy). Pics and descriptions were accurate and the location was so convenient for our travels betweeen Linden and Marshall. Our daughter was married at the beautiful white chapel on the campus at ETBU in Marshall and then a reception at the Fire & Knives Tavern in Linden. Most of my family (and now my daughter) live in Linden so I will definitely be booking a stay (or more) at this house in the future. Thank you for making me feel at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack & Michaela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful restored 1860 mansion. Wonderfully comfy beds. Well equipped kitchen. Modern master bathro

Beautifully restored. Modern kitchen with everything you need. Updated baths. Wonderfull windows, doors and floors. We just sat and looked. Would have appreciated information about the back house in description prior to renting. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl Trip

This home was perfect for our relaxing girl trip! Spacious, comfortable and so festive for the Christmas season!!! Walked to downtown Jefferson for shopping and eating! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Beauty

We loved this property! It was like stepping into the past with modern conveniences thrown in. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas in a nutcracker theme. The location was excellent - nestled in a quiet historic neighborhood, but so close to downtown as well. Highly recommend for couples, friends, and families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, great hosts

We enjoyed our stay at the French townhouse while visiting friends for our annual reunion. The hosts are exception and their generous hospitality is felt throughout. Extra little touches that made it feel like home were much appreciated and the chats always well communicated and thoughtful. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

desi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Very nice and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the history!

Beautiful historical home! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home for Girls Weekend

We came here on a girls weekend trip and enjoyed spending time in Jefferson. The home was exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Home and Neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at the French Townhouse. Everything was as indicated. The only minor problem was that the drip coffee maker didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our quick get away!

Beautiful historic home in a great location! Would definitely stay here again when in town. In a very quiet part of town, but close enough to the center where everything is located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl Trip

Loved the stay. The house was centrally located. The water pressure was low but thats the city's problem. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Time

Another nice stay in a well-maintained historical home. Nice tall ceilings; ample seating; good beds. Christmas decorations tasteful and a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Jefferson

Amazing location. Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Restauration mal faites, les planchers s'enfoncent a divers endroit. Propreté approximative. Nous sommes arrivés dans une maison froide, le chauffage n'avait pas été allumé pour notre arrivée Machine à laver et sèche linge dans un garage à l'extérieur de la maison où règne un capharnaüm sans nom et saletés... Fortement dessus...

4/10 Poor

Gretchen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, had issues

This was a lovely home though we had A/C issues. Upon arrival one unit was dripping in the living area, the floor was partially flooded. We took the area rug and chair outdoors to dry, mopped and put pans under the drip. The repair was made the next day. Prior to leaving on the 3rd day we replaced the items and cleaned up the area. We are disappointed the owner appreciated our help to minimize damage but was unwilling to compensate us in any way. Jefferson is a fun town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam F., Van Alstyne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

This Townhouse is fantastic, it was very old & very charming. Communication with the owners was very good before & after. The house was clean & well stocked. We loved the location & proximity to downtown, as well as the Grocery store etc. We would certainly stay here again. I highly recommend choosing Historic Jefferson French Townhouse for your visit to Jefferson!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

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Jefferson is our hometown. We've since moved away to different parts of the country, but always find ourselves back in this beautiful part of Texas to visit family and celebrate the holidays. As our own families continued to expand, my brother and I, along with our wives, decided that it was time to find a vacation home in Jefferson. We fell in love with the Townhouse, the history behind it, and the beautiful historic features and architecture. So, in January of 2018, we purchased the Townhouse and spent the next several months restoring much of the home back to its original charm, while also adding some modern touches and comforts of the 21st century. We also made the decision to open up the home to travelers while we are away, and share this unique piece of Jefferson history with all of you.
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