What a beautiful cottage in a perfect location!!!! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay…read more You hear the expression "it looks just like the pictures" and this is the case but in person it really blows you away. Rustic and charming but with every modern convenience available and the Bellot's really pay attention to the details! It was nice to sip coffee on the deck while looking at Bayou Teche! We will definitely stay here again when we visit family here in the future!

From the owner: The Bayou Chateau bed and breakfast. ACajun oasis in downtown New Iberia on the Bayou Teche. Pet…read morefriendly! This property has a large deck overlooking the Bayou Teche and is next to Bouligny Plaza, home of the Annual World Championship Gumbo Cook-off and the annual Sugarcane festival. It is also minutes walking distance to the farmers market, food truck festival, nearby restaurants, shopping and night clubs. Bring your boat to cruise the bayou or fish right off the bank. The Bayou Chateau comes with a full stainless steel kitchen, queen size Murphy bed, sleeper sofa, whirlpool tub, cable TV, free WiFi, iron, hair dryer, coffee bar and much more.

The most enjoyable weekend of my life! Myself and two of my best buddies spent two nights with our…read moreguide Stafford on a house boat, in the swamp, 25 miles from civilization. We jug fished for our breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were very successful. We caught 2 alligator gars (one being 6' long 100#s) 1 Needle gars, 12+ catfish, 24+ crabs. It was opening weekend of squirrel season, so our guide provided some for dinner. We frogged for hours and caught 20+ by hand. It was epic. We are sitting in a restaurant FRESH off the boat / Bayou, we are already planning our return!!!!

When my husband booked two nights for us and my brother with Cajun Experiences, I thought it…read moresounded cool, but had no idea what to expect. As it turns out, we were in for a wonderful experience! Our hosts, Stafford and his wife Belinda, were excellent. We felt so welcome and had a great time experiencing the swamp. We stayed in one apartment-like houseboat, with two bedrooms with bunk beds (queen on bottom, full in the middle, twin on top), one bathroom, and a spacious combined living/dining area. Our hosts stayed in a separate "apartment." The two were connected by a screened in porch, where we spent most of our time when we weren't out on the swamp. I don't think I even sat down once on the couch in our apartment. We drank coffee outside in the morning, meals were cooked out there, and we all enjoyed drinks out there in the evening. The highlights of our stay were the times we spent out on the swamp. We went out looking for frogs, checking crawfish traps, and just cruising around. The water was high when we were there, so there was a lot to see! We saw many alligators, lots of frogs, bald eagles, nutria rats, and more. If you're into wildlife or birds, this is a great place to be. The swamp was a social place when we were there, so friends and family stopped by, and everyone we met was friendly and interesting. We had a lot of questions and everyone patiently answered them! It was fascinating to learn about how people live on and near the swamp. Our hosts had coffee ready every morning when we woke up, provided bottled water and ice, and cooked breakfast and dinner for us. We had eggs, bacon and beignets (donuts) for breakfast, catfish boil, wild boar and rice, fried crawfish, catfish, frog legs and gar balls, "pasta-laya" (aka jambalaya pasta), and cajun white beans. Everything was great and we ate way, way, too much, but had no regrets! As a bonus, they let us take the leftovers with us. :) I imagine if you're considering staying here, you're feeling adventurous, so I recommend taking advantage of all that's offered - see the swamp, enjoy the delicious cajun meals, and get to know the hosts. It's totally worth it! Our only regret is we didn't plan to spend more of our vacation with Cajun Experiences.

Not my cup of tea. Strange vibes......charming but too conservative. For $225 and $300 a night I…read morecan stay at an amazing place where there's more interesting people and a lot more happening.

Madeleine and Walt are both very gracious and fun hosts. Madeleine knows a ton about French…read moreantiques which surprised me. She has great taste in decor, linens, food and all home things. Walt will take you to his special hidden bar in the garden which is a gem of a place.

Excellent hosts. Unbelievable breakfast. Will return in the future.read more

Great location across from the public library if you are researching local history. We loved its…read morelocation close to Avery Island. Quiet upstairs bedroom with small shower, but such character! Loved the art work, much of which is provided by the owners. Lovely couple, who know the area well and can give you lots of suggestions for restaurants and local groceries with speciality items. Get off the beaten path and treat yourself to a wonderful breakfast!

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.

Wow!! This place was absolutely amazing! Sal and Todd are like the dynamic duo of hospitality! The…read moreowner and host made our stay so welcoming and comfortable, we wanted to extend our stay in Lafayette, because of them. This is definitely our "go to " spot in Lafayette from now on.

Our stay at T Frere bed and breakfast…read more When me and my husband arrived at T'Frere's House Bed & Breakfast we were very excited to be staying at this B&B because of the history of the house. We were met a few mins after we arrived by Miss Donna she was very friendly and we quickly felt right at home. She showed us around the common areas explained door codes made us feel like we were family. We met Casey and he brought to our attention all the new art work that was acquired for the common rooms, as well as some more history of the house and the fact that soon there will be a small scale model of the house before it was remodeled hand crafted from memory i spired by a 96 year old man that grew up in the house but lives close by. We chose the Fais Do Do suit little private walk way off the courtyard but we look forward to staying in the main house next time. The house was built in 1890 and I have to say I was never hot anywhere in the house or our suit. Louisiana is hot and humid lol The courtyard is beautiful a very nice gentleman was outside hanging lights above the courtyard I can't imagine them not being there they look amazing. Be sure and check for books in the Parlor for info about the B&B history. Our suit had a mini fridge, Keurig, very nice king size towels lots of pillows and lots of plugs, Free WiFi, comfortable bed very spacious rooms, cable tv, beverages and ice are in the guest fridge in the main house. We had breakfast in the sun room at 8:30 delicious eggs, bacon, and biscuits with OJ and Coffee but breakfast changes daily. We will definitely be returning and look forward to staying in each of the rooms. The staff make this place extra special!! And the science museum is right down the road couple miles.

I hate writing about my fave places, especially the ones off the beaten track. More people find out…read morehow incredible they are & then they become too busy! LOL This is one of my fave places to stay in Louisiana. I grew up in the area & when I want to go home, this is where I want to go kick back. This area is very very special, there is tons of great food, antique stores & historic places you can visit & the coolest place to stay is here. If you are staying for a while, rent the whole cottage. It's beautiful. If your just staying for a few days, stay in the barn. The upstairs is perfect for 2 & it has a Jacuzzi tub. The views of the lake are breathtaking from the front balcony. I LOVE that there is a separate "party barn/cook shack" here that you can cook & hang out outside & take it all in. It's not a shack by any means, it's a very cool set up, a chefs dream outdoor kitchen. Stuff that Louisiana girls LOVE. It's 100 % Louisiana style ;) There are at least 10-12 old oaks draped in moss on the property that are over 200 years old that are registered with the State. Just like a picture perfect dream, flowering shrubs that perfume the air, puppies that greet you on arrival, children playing the the background.. I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas: they've gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind - Emily Bronte One of the most beautiful places in the world to me. Highly highly recommend.

Eric was an incredible host, and truly went out of his way to be hospitable and help us enjoy our…read morestay. This place is nothing short of stunning, and truly feels like a little piece of heaven. The decorations were rustic and perfectly matched what you'd expect in a simple country home. We stayed in the barn loft, and I was pleasantly surprised when the AC was more than able to keep up with the summer heat in southern Louisiana. The breakfast was simple but good, and much better than any you'll find in a hotel. The pond was beautiful and peaceful, and there were no noises except the sounds of nature (mostly cicadas chirping). I cannot recommend this place enough, and we will most definitely be coming back for future visits.

We are from California and our friends recommended this place. We enjoyed the tour. Hunter was so…read moreinformative. You can tell he's passionate about this place which made it more interesting for us. Thank you for the hospitality.

I'm sure it is a beautiful place but unfortunately I will never know!!!! My husband I drove from…read moreAlabama to visit Nottaway. Their website states tours are available at 10, 12, 2 and 4. We arrived at 3:09 at the office/gift shop to purchase tickets and hopefully walk around the garden while awaiting our tour. Imagine our disappointment when we were told "no more tours today, she's already locked up the house"! Why would you ever treat your guests like this? Your business relies on tourism dollars. If you don't want to have afternoon tours, don't advertise them!!! Shameful!!!!

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!