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Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
At Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees

You will love our comfortable classic home with great kitchen and lounge area and 4 bedrooms. Special weekly & monthly rates. Great Location! Birdhouse Guesthouse less than 3 minute drive to downtown. 15 minutes to Breaux Bridge. Near Lafayette's favorite restaurants, historic neighborhoods, Vermillionville, Vermillion River, festival sites, dance halls & airport. Outdoor seating & gardens. Comfy beds & a big kitchen that seats 8-10 people. Good for families, groups & business folks.

This comfortable home works for a variety of needs for travelers & long-term guests. Our home has an open floor plan with a large kitchen, dining area & lounge area. Our well-furnished kitchen allows easy meal prep. We have double ovens, a microwave, dishwasher, large refrigerator with ice maker. Of course our selection of cooking equipment includes large gumbo pots! Indoor & outdoor seating and garden areas so you can enjoy Lafayette's mild weather. The four spacious bedrooms offer comfortable beds and privacy. The entire property has wifi and the TV has a dozen local channels, Netflix & Hulu. Enjoy our vinyl record collection & and children's toys---something for everyone!

Our historic home is interesting and well decorated. There home features a circular driveway and designated guest parking for 4 cars. There are several garden areas and a back deck. Smoking is allowed by the outdoor seating areas. The back yard has a seating area with a privacy fence.

Our home was built in the 1940's and has individually controlled air conditioning and heaters in each room. There is one bathroom with a tankless hot water heater allowing for infinite hot water. Visiting the Birdhouse has a bit of nostalgia with all the modern amenities--- and lots of fun. Guests report that sharing one bathroom is not a problem. Each bedroom has a dressing area with a mirror and a place to hang towels.

Guest have access to the entire home., front & rear gardens and off street parking for 4 cars. The circular driveway is an elegant entry with a seating area & herb/vegetable garden. The fenced back yard has a rear deck & dining area off the kitchen overlooking the backyard. In addition, we have a fenced dog yard, The back yard has a privacy fence. This wonderful space can be your home away from home for as long as you need it for work or play.

We are able to accommodate groups who want privacy as well as workers who need to sleep in the daytime. Please let us know your special needs.

All of our parking is off-street. The parking area is sufficiently large to accommodate moving vans and utility trailers. The Host, who lives at the rear of the property, is in a separate building and has a separate entrance and fenced yard. We are not likely to see each other unless you need assistance. Our staff answers calls 24 hours.

Please communicate with us if you have any special needs. We want to help everyone "pass a good time" at the Birdhouse Guesthouse!

Please note that bookings for festivals and holidays require at least a four day booking. Guests who want to bring a dog are required to have a discussion with the host prior to booking. A pet accommodation fee of $50 is charged for guests with a dog. If you plan on leaving your dog home alone, you will need to bring a crate. Dogs are not allowed on the beds or sofas. We want to insure that each guest has a sparkling clean environment when they arrive, so we will discuss specifics with you prior to booking.

We are conveniently located a 5-7 minutes from downtown. Our neighborhood is in the McComb-Veazy historic creole residential district. It is easy access to downtown Lafayette & the Oil Center. Breaux Bridge & Lake Martin (Swamp Tours) are about 15 minutes away. We are one block off Pinhook Road, where a dozen of Lafayette's favorite restaurants are located. You can walk to Heymann park on the Vermillion River. The park has huge moss draped trees and a children's playground, nature walk, as well as frisbee golf, tennis & basketball courts.

Located one block from Pinhook Road and 4 blocks to Jefferson Street. Easy access to I-10, I-49 and at the Breaux Bridge Highway. We are served by the Lafayette public transportation as well as Uber. We are not within walking distance of downtown, but it is a quick 7 minute drive.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Smoking is never allowed in the house. Smoking allowed in front garden or rear deck and garden and fire-it
We sometimes allow travelers to bring a dog.. Contact me prior to booking about breed & size of dog. There is a $50 pet accommodation fee.
Dogs are not allowed on furniture or beds. Dog owners will need to bring 3 sofa covers

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Birdhouse Guesthouse Gardens. Elegant Home Outdoor Seating Trees
Birdhouse Guesthouse Gardens. Elegant Home Outdoor Seating Trees

About the area

Located in Lafayette, this holiday home is near theme parks. Alexandre Mouton House and Vermilionville are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Acadiana and Thomas Park Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cajundome, or consider a night out at La Poussiere Cajun Dancehall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lafayette, LA

What's nearby

  • Vermilionville Historic Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vermilionville - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Girard Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cajundome - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 3 min drive
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guidroz's Food Center - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KOK Wings And Things - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Snubs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cupid's Daiquiris Of Lafayette - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees located?

Situated in Lafayette, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Henry Heymann Park and University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lil Woods Park and Ostrich Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lafayette Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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