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Welcome to Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens! Lafayette's Best Value for groups
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Lafayette, LA
  • Place, Vermilionville Historic Village
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Vermilionville
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

#1 Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 Birdwatcher Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #4: Sanctuary Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1351167vb
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

About the area

Lafayette

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 Blackham Coliseum, or consider a night out at La Poussiere Cajun Dancehall. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Lafayette, LA

What's nearby

  • Vermilionville Historic Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vermilionville - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Girard Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪B.e.d Nightclub - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees on 25 July 2026 start from AU$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Birdhouse Guesthouse & Gardens. Elegant home with outdoor seating & trees?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
We are so pleased that The Treehouse Guesthouse suited the needs of your group. Thanks for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay with family

Big nice house. Convenient to stores. Great communication with owner.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We loved hosting Valerie and her family for their holiday visit to Louisiana. They are a lovely family and we hope they will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2023
We are so disappointed that Deborah was disappointed with her experience at the Birdhouse Guesthouse during her time with us in February of 2023. I went back to check reviews from recent guests to see if any guests had a similar experience in the past few months. We get lots of visitors to The Birdhouse—we have 10 recent guest reviews with 9 giving us 5 stars and one giving us 4 stars. Deborah gave us 2 stars! So clearly we were not a good fit for her. The Birdhouse sleeps up to 10 people and has 4 bedrooms and 7 beds. Deborah rented for herself and her husband and had anticipated that other family would join them. They came to Lafayette for a three week winter holiday and they were with us during the time of unusually cold and freezing weather. Our tropical landscaping was at its low ebb and no plants were flowering. That winter weather doesn’t last long—-but Deborah didn’t get to see the Azaleas bloom at the end of the month. She mentioned that the home was clean and the host attentive. Indeed, we tend to our guests and check to see to their needs. she expressed concern that several outlets were not secured in the wall and that she did not see the smoke detector. I have given that info to our maintenance team, so it will be tended to. Her more negative conclusions were that the neighborhood was rundown and inconvenient. I the last 10 reviews, all other guests have given 5 stars on the convenience of the neighborhood. The pictures are an accurate representation of the home and furnishings. Our guesthouse was not a good match for Deborah and her husband. They felt dark and lonely and alone. We encourage you to look closely at our photos and video and to read the last 10 reviews to determine if it is a match for your group. You can count on us to deliver a comfortable, cozy and clean family home for a larger group. We hope that you will have a wonderful experience in a typical Lafayette setting that is urban (not suburban) and convenient to lots of our favorite restaurants, attractions and events.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
Cathy, our staff is delighted that you enjoyed our home and that it felt like a familiar family home. Thanks for mentioning the details that you and your family enjoyed. I agree that the handrail for the front steps needs attention and we will tend to that. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us! Paz
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay was great. Will recommend

Location good, clean house, clean yard, great owner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birdhouse guesthouse

Great stay. Beautiful backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Maya and her group were great guests. We hope they will come visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
James--Thanks for the 5 star review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at the Birdhouse Guesthouse
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

DANIEL B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2021
Daniel. Thanks for choosing to stay with us! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Birdhouse. I talked with my neighbor Peggy to communicate that her dog and her son’s music could be heard at our house. We have her cooperation. Thanks for letting me know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2020
My family and I own 5 guesthouses in Lafayette and we have been hosting guests since 2015. We have over 350 guest reviews with another hosting company from guests with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. On three occasions we have had guests threaten us with a bad review if we did not meet their demands. Suzanne is one of those guests. She booked for one week and arrived on a Sunday night. Before she arrived I told her that we had a plumber working on a repair to our tankless hot water heater and that a part scheduled for arrival on Saturday did not arrive and that the repair was re-scheduled for mid-day Monday. She said that was acceptable. I went with the plumber on Monday and the repair was complete by 1PM. I sat with Suzanne's husband in the dining room while the plumber was there. I asked, as I always do on the first day of a guest's stay, if there was anything that we needed to tend to. He told me that they were really comfortable and that all was fine. In fact he had numerous compliments for the home----really pretty and clean, good choice of things to watch on Netflix, hulu and Roku channels, nice space for them to cook. If he had mentioned ants, I would have shown him the insect spray in the laundry room. If he had asked how to further cool the house, I would have gone to each of the five air conditioner units and the 6 ceiling fans to help maximize cooling. He asked for nothing. I gave him $70 cash to take Suzanne out for dinner, as a compensation for the inconvenience of the plumbing repair. Later that day, Suzanne texted me to ask how to cancel their reservation because she had found a long term rental. I responded that the cancellation terms were online in her reservation agreement. She texted me that if I did not give her a refund, she would give us a bad review. The rental agreement is binding on both the guest and host. Neither can cancel without a penalty. Neither host nor guest can "find a more attractive offer". Suzanne gave us 3 stars and made negative statements as she said she would if I did not give her a refund. My family is committed to the comfort and safety of our guests. We use clear contracts and cancellation policies as part of the rental agreement. We fulfilled our agreement in a professional manner. Her review did not mention the outstanding amenities we provide for a very reasonable price---or the lovely gift of a restaurant dinner. We are proud of our guest services.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

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

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