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The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Covington, LA
  • Covington Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Abita Brewing Company
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    ‪13 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.

The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!

Charming 1882 Country Cottage situated on a picture perfect 6.52 acre site overlooking graceful oaks, lush landscaping, pool, and patio. Minutes to Downtown Covington. Main house has modern updates with gas fireplace and fabulous solarium. Also, 650 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house expands living space and offers privacy.
This property is truly unique. Stocked pond with bass and perch for your fishing desires.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Saint Joseph Seminary College. Features include 1 hot tub. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Covington Trailhead and 9 minutes from Egan Health Care-North Shore
The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chris and Shannon Blanton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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.
  • Note from host: Must inform prior to booking. An additional $75.00

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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

Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home House
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home House
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home House
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home

The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secret Garden Reunion
Perfect venue to host our cousins group for a surprise family gathering over the weekend. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal weekend
Parents, grandparents and great grandma stayed in main house. Bride and bridesmaids stayed in the guest house. This set up was perfect and exactly what we needed. The sun room served as the make up/hair room and then all pics were take in there as well. I highly recommend. The grounds were beautiful— we were planning on a lot of outdoor pics but weather did not cooperate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the Secret Garden
We were very pleased with our accommodations. The house was pleasant, clean, spacious, comfortable, and nicely kept. Beds were clean and very comfortable, and the kitchen was fully stocked with all we needed and much more. The playground for the kiddos was a plus and kept them very busy and the solarium was our go to place every day. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alyce Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a larger group.
Everything was as advertised. We had some concerns with the gas range but I was told they would fix it after we left, I hope they did!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place for family gathering
We stayed at the Secret Garden with several family members to celebrate Thanksgiving. The grounds are amazing and I wish we had spent more time on them. But the inside of the main house was fantastic for cooking a big meal and a large family gathering to eat it. Everyone loved the place and it was easy to relax there. The driveway turn is a little hard to spot but once you know it is there we didn't have problems afterwards. There isn't really anything walking distance but there is a large grocery store just a 5 minute drive away and lots of places to eat and get stuff along the main road (routine 190) close by. We appreciated that each bedroom has its own bathroom. All the spaces were clean and well supplied. Definitely recommend it for families and we'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandson wedding
So nice to have room for 12 of us to eat together . 10 adults and 2 kids. So many nice areas to sit and rest
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Songwriting Retreat
The house was well Fitted for our writing retreat. Was very comfortable, spacious, the kitchen was perfect for our meals. All around a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful weekend away
It is beautiful and peaceful! Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay H.

KFH
The grounds of this property are beautiful which made it a great short visit. The online description is misleading as it does not state the number of bedrooms in each house. It said five bedrooms and I thought they were all in one house so it caused a bit of a sleeping dilemma with children being in a separate area. The second house is very very musty. It was not noted that the hot tub would not be working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
Great Property Awesome Hosts Wonderful communication Fantastic Experience Would stay here again Incredible Weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Perfect for our family. Perfect place for grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice, But ??
Very Nice... Lots of fun. BUT....some disappointment...Pool light was burned out, back up pool flood lights were out, Hot tub NOT HOT (no heater), No Gym (as listed), WiFi did not work, Guest house had bad odor, Master Bedroom (no power) and was not offered to be compensated.....Yes, I was disappointed and so were my guest...Someone should have done a "walk thru" prior to our arrival....Especially for this "high end" rental......
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful escape
We booked this beautiful place for a much needed family getaway! As with everything you book online you never know what to really expect when you get there. The secret garden not only did not disappoint but it was much more than we could have hoped for. Secluded but close enough to anything you need, it’s a small piece of Paradise where you can relax, enjoy beautifully taken care of gardens, with lakes and a gorgeous swimming pool. The house accommodates many people with plenty of space and beautiful rooms with light and anything you might need. Every room has it’s own bathroom which is very convenient. The kitchen is fully equipped with anything you might need! Again, the garden and the nature around this beautiful property is enough to guarantee a peaceful, restful stay!!! One thing very important is that the host is very quick to respond to any requests while allowing for complete independency and quiet. We are hoping to make this our frequent getaway destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secret Garden
We thoroughly enjoyed the house and the property!! It had everything for a relaxing and fun get away!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Getaway Spot
My wife and I hosted something of a family retreat, complete with adult children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews. We had a great time. Here’s the best summary of our experience: our grandson said that he had an even better time than when he went to DisneyWorld.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C., Burlington, wi

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for weekend
Beautiful place both inside and out Felt so peaceful Loved the decor and accommodations. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family reunion
We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property! Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plantation style home and grounds
The grounds were beautiful, and the home was nice especially for how old it is. All of the amenities you need were there and provided for you. The owner was easy to get in touch with. The beds were a little uncomfortable and the rugs were a little dirty from so many visitors. I would definitely get rid of the rugs and show the beautiful floors. We had a restful stay and would give the house an overall 4.7 because of the beds and rugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birding friends
Old friends from all over met and this was the perfect place for us. The house is lovely and the grounds are beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
The property is beautiful and we enjoyed our time on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K., Delano, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth the visit
Beautiful property and house. Fishing pond was great. Wish the weather was nicer to use the pool. House very well stocked with supplies. Hosts are very responsive. Only complaint of the stay was the driveway was hard to find at first. GPS doesn't have it pinned correctly. Hope to return in the furture!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Group
Family stayed here for weeding nearby. A lot of room. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M., Kent, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, Amazing property
Very beautiful accommodations. The mattresses and pillows could have been better quality in the guest house but other than that our stay was perfect. There is plenty of room to relax as a group or spend time alone in many of the spaces in the garden. This is the perfect New Orleans home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Was a great place to gather with friends &family. It was nice to have a bathroom for each bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful friends getaway
Beautiful property, spacious with plenty of room for our friend group of seven. There are three rooms in main house and two rooms in second house across a small courtyard. Very easy to come and go to both houses. Main house has a very nice sun room which was great and spacious for all of us. Pool was well maintained with numerous lounge chairs. AC went out during our second day and despite being a Friday evening, the owner was quick to respond and had service provider on site within 30 minutes. We fully enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023