Garth Woodside Mansion Bed And Breakfast - Hannibal

4-star historic bed and breakfast on 36 acres of woodlands in Hannibal

Accommodations

Garth Woodside Mansion offers eight individually designed rooms in the main house and separate cottages with private decks and hot tubs. Each room has a gas fireplace and a double whirlpool tub, with the Dowager Cottage adding a multi-jetted shower and a spiral staircase to a loft. The Dowager House also includes a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and microwave, plus a stone fireplace for cooler evenings.

Dining

A three-course gourmet breakfast is served each morning in a sunny breakfast room with individual tables for each room. The breakfast includes fresh pastries, pancakes, and warm dishes, with options like Italian eggs and sausage gravy with a heart-shaped biscuit. For special occasions, the kitchen can prepare a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, and fresh fruits, or a ribeye steak dinner for the cottages.

Grounds & Amenities

The property spans 36 acres of gardens and woodlands, with an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and a pond view from the Dowager House deck. Guests can use the BBQ facilities or relax in the shared lounge with a TV area and board games. A coffee house on site provides snacks and special diet menus, and free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout.

History & Location

Garth Woodside Mansion is tied to Mark Twain's life, as Samuel Clemens stayed in the room named after him when visiting Hannibal. The mansion is a five-minute drive from downtown Hannibal, home to Mark Twain's boyhood home and the historic district with shops and Mississippi river cruises. The property also hosts weddings and events on its manicured grounds, with ample free on-site parking.

Cottages & Privacy

The Woodside Mansion's cottages, including the Dowager House and Dowager Cottage, offer exclusive outdoor amenities like private hot tubs and decks overlooking the pond. Each cottage has a private entrance, a dining area with a fireplace, and a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Breakfast is delivered directly to the cottage, allowing guests to dine in complete privacy.

• Location: 36-acre estate five minutes from downtown Hannibal
• Rooms: 8 individually designed rooms plus private cottages
• Dining: Three-course gourmet breakfast with fresh pastries
• Wellness: Double whirlpool tubs with gas fireplaces in every room
• History: Historic mansion where Mark Twain's friend stayed
• Privacy: Cottages with private hot tubs and delivered breakfast