This is a unique place, which has several specialty shops and a restaurant. It is a real hidden gem…read moreon the way to New Orleans. If you are need of souvenirs than you must stop here. They have everything from voodoo dolls to gator claws. We once ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was very tasty. There are old cottage on the grounds and behind it are gators you can watch. Of course they are behind a chain link fence:-).

Stayed upon recommendation of a friend, breezing through Southern LA. Got here just before dark,…read morewas greeted by Theresa - the cottage's owner/operator. She gave me a quick tour of the property on the way to my cabin - we passed 8 shotgun houses nestled underneath a canopy of pine and trees. 100 years old - each one - but equipped with chilly central air, warm water, beautiful furnishings. Crickets were singing its praises. I was the only one on the property - she'd warned me - but didn't realize what that would mean until I arrived. Tucked down a rock road, just off Highway 22, I would indeed be alone in my cottage in the woods - but felt quite safe. Slept great. Heading to the Coffee House for my breakfast (included). Highly recommend this lovely establishment. It's secluded, beautifully restored, and easy hop on/off highway.

Dansereau House is amazing. We love staying and cool old houses when we travel. This is NOT a…read moreHoliday Inn. It is not fair to expect a sterile, blank slate environment from a historic home. If you like staying in historic locals this is for you though! We stayed in the Governor's Suite. OMG, the opulence. And it was huge! We have never had such a large room. We've stayed in a lot of cool old places, but agreed this is by far the coolest! We agreed the pnly way we will top it is to return to Ireland, or elsewhere in Europe, and stay in a castle! I do wish the caretaker had been around, but only because I had questions about the house! The room had everything we needed though!

Dansereau is primary a bed and breakfast and the coolest place to stay in Thibodaux. It is a…read morehistorical home in Thibodaux and has much more charm than one of the chain restaurants. The bar is only open to the public 1-2 nights a week. Currently on Thursday nights they have music, drinks, and a small menu. A good local crowd turns out on these nights and enjoys a nice scenic evening in Thibodaux.

My wife and I both toured the Houmas House and Gardens today. Such a fascinating piece of history…read morethat Mr Kevin Kelly has preserved for future generations. To find out that his dedication goes as far as living at the Houmas House adapting his lifestyle to living a dream with such historical paintings and furniture in this beautiful museum of a home. We dined at the Dixie Cafe which is one of numerous additions he made to the estate enhancing the experience of the 1700s, 1800s, & 1900s at the Houmas Houmas Estate and Gardens. We did get a glimpse of the architect/real estate guru who put his life work into the estate at the Dixie Cafe today. He was enjoying his lunch with his dog by his side. Hats off to you sir well done!

Amazing Tour and Museum Experience…read more Houmas Plantation House is an amazing place to visit. We started our day early and had breakfast first. There's a simple American/New Orleans-style breakfast buffet with eggs, sausage, and grits, available from 8-10 a.m. The plantation opens at 9 a.m., and the first house tour starts at 9:30 a.m. The house tour lasts about an hour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. This was my second time taking the tour, and although the guides were different, they shared the same history in their own unique storytelling styles. Both were engaging and easy to follow. Don't forget to tip the tour guides--they do a great job. After the tour, we walked through the gardens in the morning. It's about a 45-minute stroll at a relaxed pace--walk, rest, and enjoy the scenery. Very peaceful. Later, we went to the Carriage House Restaurant, which has amazing food. The bar is also great--try the Houmas signature drinks, they're delicious. You can enjoy your drink inside or outside, then walk around more or relax. If one person wants to do everything--breakfast, museum and house tour, lunch at the Carriage House, and buy a few souvenirs--expect to spend around $150 or so. Overall, it was a great, peaceful experience, and I highly recommend it.

Lovely place on the bayou outside of the busyness of New Orleans, we had an enjoyable stay with…read moreClaudette and she was so helpful in providing us with so much information of where to eat what to see and adventures to go do! Enjoying our "work" day out on the doc.

I'll begin with this: what a great energy!!! Claudette is a…read morevery dynamic, kind, generous person! She gave me some good advises on things to do around. Her house is beautiful. I loved relaxing in the garden with some zen music :-) I was lucky to have a perfect weather and was able to enjoy every second of this stay! If you're looking for a place to relax, enjoy the real cajun hospitality and feel home, it's THE place!

We have stayed here on two occasions; once while moving and the other on a "weekend-away"…read more This is an old historic building in downtown old Donaldsonville, once a major river port and temporary Confederate HQ. Rooms & Suites are all upstairs, so not for those very disabled. As the proprietor, Gail Dugas, is an antique dealer downstairs, furnishings are a mix of "eclectic-elderly" with modern bedding. Parking is outdoors in rear, safe. A small ice machine is convenient near rear upstairs landing. The immediate neighborhood includes the police station and a couple small restaurants. As the area was later settled heavily by Sicilian-Italian Americans, local foods lean towards pastas and cheeseburgers. Across the once infamous "Sunshine Bridge", a 5 minute drive, one finds Cajun foods at Himel's, "The Cabin", plus a nearby "outlet Mall / Cabela's shopping complex with a "Don's Restaurant", an area locals' favorite. This is in the middle of Louisiana's "River Road" region with the nicest restored "Antebellum Plantations", most of which offer public access & guided tours. "Houmas House", just across at Darrow is the nicest plantation and "Oak Alley", on the same side of Old Man river is the most photographed & famous. Plan to spend at least two nights here. As one explores, more and more "hidden jewels" will emerge to draw your interest. As a South Louisiana Native who has lived all over the area, let me warn that one should sample our famous GUMBO before getting this far to the southeast. Good restaurant gumbo can be found in Lafayette, Thibodaux, Franklin, Jeanerette, Scott, Abbeville, Rayne, Crowley, Houma, & Gonzales; but not in or around New Orleans. Gail, a "Native Texan" from Abilene, is locally knowledgeable & an attentive hostess, who can provide accurate information & advice. Although there are numerous "chain hotels" a few minutes across, this quaint inn is well worth a visit. Rick Saint Martinville

We stayed at this delightful inn while exploring the plantations of the River Road. Our suite, the…read moreSugar Cane Suite, had 3 rooms with 12-foot ceilings, antique furnishings updated for modern needs, along with a small fridge, coffee maker, microwave & toaster oven. These were stocked with fruit & breads for a continental breakfast. Nice touches were candies & brandy. Kay, our hostess, was delightful & helpful. Price was quite reasonable. The suites are upstairs, so not accessible for anyone who can't manage a story of stairs.

My fiancé and I came for a few days and I cannot get over our stay at this Bed and Breakfast. Only…read moreabout 30mins from Nola, across a bridge, which wasn't bad at all. Linda (the owner) gave us a fair&unbeatable price for the Larger poolside suite despite it being Mardi Gras, Valentine's day, as well as it being the weekend when we arrived. Linda was a DOLL! She took care of us, fluffed our room when we were out & reloaded our fridge with breakfast daily. She showed us around the place and welcomed us like family. I truly felt like I was at mom's house. True southern hospitality. We had a few good talks about the history of her house and her life as she once lived in New Orleans. My fiancé enjoyed talking with Linda as New Orleans is where he was born and raised. Despite our talks, Linda does not hover! Which was so appreciated, when you're on a "romantic"vacation. We had our own privacy during our stay as each suite is separate and inaccessible from where Linda stays in her home. We came and went as we please and used the hot tub at night as late as we wanted. We had our own private entrance, which was incredibly nice. The privacy was appreciated as I didn't know what to expect when we first arrived, but I was prepared to be open minded. I think I will always choose a Bed and Breakfast over a lousy hotel in the future. The rooms were grand and clean. The bathroom was nice and the shower as well. Everything was clean. Its just an old house, but I loved the cottage vibes. It was home-y. The town is walkable and cute! A Mardi Gras parade came right through down the street, during our last day there, which was nice. The poolside porch and hot tub made me feel like I was at a resort. The beauty of the home is breathtaking! Romantic cottage vibes! Perfect for couples or even a small girls trip. I will definitely be back to Linda's next year when we visit again for Mardi Gras. Linda has made me never want to stay at a hotel again.

We had a wonderful weekend at the Camellia House!! Such a beautiful, charming jewel!! The…read moreSouthern Hospitality was off the charts. Linda, the owner, took care of us like family. The breakfasts were delicious. Added bonus was the gorgeous pool!! Hoping to come back someday!!

Ashton's is close enough to the action that you can walk or Uber to the French Quarter or Frenchman…read moreStreet. It's far enough away that you can get a decent night's sleep (once you get used to the traffic and thin walls of am old house). It has charm, feels safe due to the fenced-in yard, and the southern hospitality your expect in these parts. Patrick was communicative before we arrived, ensuring he was aware when we would check in and offering to accommodate an early check in if available. Karma was wonderful, as well! We missed our first breakfast due to having a swamp tour. We were at to meet our bus for that at the time breakfast starts. I let Patrick know in advance and he said to remind them the day before, which happened to be our check in day. He said they could do eh sandwiches or something if we were OK with that. We agreed those sounded perfect - warm and portable on a chilly February morning. Karma had them ready for us in a little carry out bag, along with a couple surprises: warm banana bread slices, a fresh fruit cup (which was a perfect snack on the bus back from the swamp), some Sunny D, and some waters. It was all quite thoughtful and very tasty! The next morning we enjoyed praline French toast casserole, which was delicious but I couldn't finish it! (Another individual was having scrambled eggs and dry toast so they can accommodate if you opt out of the breakfast of the day) Coffee, with and without chicory, was available. Tea was also available, which was nice in the cold evenings. Patrick offered tips on where to see parades for those in town for Mardi Gras, and tips on other sights as well. We'd certainly return!

This was my first time at a bed and breakfast. The outside and inside were decorated to the Tee. I…read morewas impressed as to the detail for the Christmas decorations. Our host was pretty accommodating and let us keep our stuff for longer in our room when we needed to hold our luggage. The kitchen is full of snacks, coffee, and other beverages that can be accessed at any time. Our room was outside the main house but it was cute. It had a hot tub inside with a ton of different bubble settings. I really liked the effervescent salt that came as a packet to use with the tub. For breakfast, it was available anytime between certain hours. The breakfast came with the most amazing chicory coffee. It was honestly the best chicory coffee I have ever had. Food wise we had the Monte Cristo rolls. I really liked the jelly with the ham and cheese.

Hosted a wedding here that was an epic flop. Grounds not maintained, owners/workers not friendly,…read morerained all day and the tents were leaking onto our tables and guests, we were told they provided glasses, silverware, few tablecloths, etc. and they did not. Cats roaming the property getting into our decorations. Staff unhelpful. Would not recommend hosting an event here.

This review is for the bed and breakfast part of Grand Bayou Noir. We (myself, my husband, and our…read moretwo small children) thoroughly enjoyed staying here while my husband was working in Houma. Judge Ellender was a wonderful host. There was plenty of yard to play in for the kids. Breakfast was delish. The kids still talk about how much they enjoyed staying here.

We thought since the name of this is a bed and breakfast that it would include breakfast. However,…read morewe were disappointed to learn that breakfast would cost an additional $15 per person each day! We already paid $265 per night to stay here! Needless to say, we did not opt to pay the additional fee for something that should be included in the price. If they are going to call this a bed and breakfast, guests shouldn't have to pay extra for breakfast. Also, the owners have a child, or possibly children, who made it difficult for us to sleep. This is because we could hear screaming, banging and pounding above us, well after 10:00 P.M. each night. We did not experience peaceful sleep any of the nights we stayed. Finally, even though the binder that the owners put together with guest information states that our room will be tidied up daily, it was only done three of the four days we stayed. They skipped a day for some reason and we weren't informed about it ahead of time. Will not stay or recommend this to anyone.

I was in Mandeville for my film project. I decided I was in need of some relaxation, so I booked a…read morestay with Blue Heron. This was my first stay at a bed-and-breakfast. My first experience was pretty amazing! The owner Steve and Sara are really nice. If I ever needEd anything they would accommodate me as best as they could. The bed was comfortable, the fridge was stacked with drinks and goodies. I will definitely plan another trip to Blue Heron!

What can I say besides this was the best place to be during the holidays growing up…read more Ms.Cheryl was the most excellent hostess and has been for many years of not over a decade. I highly doubt many people are coming down this way, but if you do, & you get a chance, stay here. It's quiet and full of history, the good and the ugly, but without a doubt, a must visit. The attic used to contain hundreds of artifacts and history pieces but the owner sold all of it unfortunately... I remember finding out Santa wasn't real here, haha, having an Easter egg hunt with my classmates, and there are always used to be tons of weddings taking place here :) if you get a chance to check out the bowling lane please do! It's very interesting

EXCUSE ME. WHERE IS THE LOVE BUTTON?…read more This is my favorite hotel in the whole state! I stay at hotels pretty regularly in New Orleans (which is known for having wonderful boutique hotels and B&B's) and the Fairfax tops them all. Cheryl always is friendly and courteous every time I come there! There are only SIX rooms in this plantation house built in 1852 but they are six magically captivating rooms! Rates are reasonable and of course come with breakfast (and free wifi). I usually can get the Fairfax or Murphy Suite for $169/ngt. The other four rooms are very comfortable as well. There is also a bar area with tables and chairs next to the lobby. The city of Franklin is a very peaceful and charming town with lots of character. New Iberia is only 25 miles away if you want to make a day trip to a bigger city with more shopping/dining options. This is my escape from all the noise and traffic I usually am encountering in the French Quarter. A beautiful and romantic place to stay away from it all. I really recommend the Fairfax House to anyone seeking a different kind of stay than your usual modern chain hotels.