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

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Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Lafayette, LA
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Vermilionville Historic Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cajundome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Henry Heymann Park. Enjoy features like an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and 5 minutes from Cajundome
Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees offers its guests an arcade/games room and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

PAZ (Patricia H. Raaz)

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Coin laundry
  • 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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice house in quiet neighborhood. Spacious and homey. Nice only need your clothes and food to make it a home. Very nice open park at end of road. Walked our dogs there every day. Decent backyard area. Nice new washer and dryer. Nostalgic 50 year old record collection added to old home town ambience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tired, dark property & inconvenient location
A disappointing rental for us. Dark, and few windows actually looking out. Old furnishings, appliances & dishware. Didn't see any smoke alarms, and several outlets were not secured in the wall. The advertised private outdoor area was tiny and unkempt. Neighborhood was rundown & inconvenient to most of the area's attractions, including the downtown. Host was attentive, the unit was clean, and there was a decent bed, but we wouldn't go back there.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was great. Will recommend
Location good, clean house, clean yard, great owner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birdhouse guesthouse
Great stay. Beautiful backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay!
We had a great stay! It was very clean and the location was central to everywhere we wanted to get to!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Athens Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi family home
You could not ask for a better home for our two families. Plenty of beds for the 8 people in our group. The home has everything you’ll need. Bring your clothes and you’ll be set. Even wash your laundry before you leave. All soaps and paper products provided. Nice back porch area for those who smoke or take in some sun. The host is above nice.. she’ll check on you and recommend local places for entertainment and food. If I’m eve to back in the area, I will for surely trip to book the BIRDHOUSE again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

DANIEL B.

Bring your earplugs
Lovely house and very sweet host. The surrounding neighborhood has dogs and music so bring earplugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Due to Ida me and my family were forced to find temporary housing until we could new place to live. Found this house on VRBO and saved money by not having to get hotel rooms. Very cozy and close to everything in town. Paz reached out to make sure all our needs were met. House and owner were blessings in a time of need . Thanks Paz for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Lafayette Louisiana
The hostess was gracious and acommodating. The house was spacious with nice appliances. We had three generations present to attend our daughter's graduation from University of Louisiana. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D., Shreveport

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for a family
We enjoyed our visit tremendously. The property was spotless and reminded me of walking into my great grandmothers house with the wood floors. There were stainless appliances and a new washer and dryer. It was nice to come home with a suitcase full of clean clothes. The house was stocked with coffee and basic essential spices in the cabinet as well as plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. There was a nice little back deck for morning coffee and a small fenced yard for my grandson to play. The beds were great and plenty of towels for the bath. My only draw back was that the property is not handicapped accessible. It did not advertise that it was, and I usually do ok, but the front steps were difficult to nagivate with the wobbly hand rail. I just used a cane and was able to manage. The property is just off of Pinhook and easily accessible to everything we planned to see. We will most likely stay here again when we travel back to this area!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Made out family get together so smooth
Paz and her team were great to work with, the home was as listed. There were a couple issues that arose and Pax and her team were available and responded to our needs quickly. The home is an older home, in Louisiana, so one should expect things associated. We had 2 families staying, and it we were able to have meals together and spend time that we would have missed out on staying at a hotel, specially during the current COVID restrictions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie H., Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
This property is so cute and quirky! We fell in love with its charm. We had all the amenities we needed and Paz was an amazing and responsive host. The place was clean and we enjoyed sitting on the back porch. There are many great food options and we fell in love with the boudin. All were able to be delivered to the home no issues! We would love to stay here again if in town again. We traveled on business and the internet and everything we needed was there. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Suzanne L.

Hurricane Laura Evacuees
Booked this property for extended evacuation after Hurricane Laura because our home was uninhabitable. Wanted to be close enough to home to be easily available for cleanup, repairs, & work. Upon discovering that this property wouldn't be available after the initial week booked, I asked the owner to have mercy on us (this being our 3rd move in 1 week) & allow us to check out early when I found another place that was available for 3-6 weeks, since we knew it would be at least that long until we would be able to move back home. I was coldly referred to the cancellation policy of "no refunds" with no consideration of a compromise or any compassion for our circumstances. Enough about the owner, here are issues with the home itself: 1. No hot water for almost 24 hours after check in (after being at our home to assess damages, with no electricity & water all day) 2. Window unit A/Cs are not able to cool the home adequately in August afternoon heat. 3. Ants all over kitchen, hard to see w/ black speckled counters. But constantly there foraging for anything they can find. 4. Neglected & overgrown yard & "gardens" 5. Lots of people & cars coming & going in the neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay with family
Big nice house. Convenient to stores. Great communication with owner.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B., Burnet, Texas

Great time in Lafayette!
We enjoyed the Bird House. It was lovely and clean. Everything is close by. Paz is a wonderful hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019