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Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma!

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A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a brick patio and a white house with a grey roof.
A stone pathway leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by greenery and a white building.
A wooden console table with a coffee maker, a lamp, and storage bins.
A kitchen cabinet with shelves holding cookware, plates, cups, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, and built-in shelving with storage boxes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Southdown Museum

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Houma, LA
  • Place, Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Southdown Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Regional Military Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Houma

Houma is home to this cottage. Southdown Museum and Finding Our Roots African American Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marina Park And Playground and Houma Golf Course. Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center and Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Houma, LA

What's nearby

  • Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Southdown Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Regional Military Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Finding Our Roots African American Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Lakes Soccer Complex - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Schriever Station - 22 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cc's Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪B&B Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1921 Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! ?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! on 10 Jan 2027 start from AU$346, 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.

Is Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Backyard COZY Cottage in the heart of Houma! located?

Situated in Houma, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Southdown Museum and Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center. Regional Military Museum and Finding Our Roots African American Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to relax, The neighborhood is quiet and the host is great to communicate with. Definitely recommend. I want to stay there on my next trip to Houma.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Awwww thank you Joe! We would LOVE to have yall again! Thank you for keeping our cottage so neat and organized! Hope you had a safe trip home! Take care ../ Elise and Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place, beautiful pool/backyard. Very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute excellent stay in Houma! Would definitely book again when in town. Close to all necessities. Quiet and friendly neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 5 days. The place was kept nice and cool when I initially arrived so that was a huge relief from the heat. Everything was just so clean and accessible! The pool was amazing. The hosts were always just a message away and they even helped me with my bags when I arrived later than expected. All in all, a fun, comfortable, safe place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you for staying with us and supporting my small business! I hope you had an amazing time at the wedding and in New Orleans ! You’re welcome to come back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at this property for one week (Sunday to Sunday) while in Houma for training. The property had everything I needed for the week, and the owners were very friendly. If I was in the need to stay in Houma again, I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

This is a great place, extremely clean and fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect place. The hosts deserve a 10 star rating! Beautiful place in great part of town. I will definitely stay again when i come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One recommendation, NOT NEGATIVE; make the entrance sign read “Guest Entrance” vs Private Entrance. A little confusion getting in first time. The place was great! Patio poolside in evening was GREAT! Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean room!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with relaxing porch with pool and garden. Quiet residential setting. The cottage had everything we needed for an extended stay in Houma.
Relaxing waterfall and bird songs in backyard
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houma pool house

Great stay. Very convenient, nice property and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay! Doug and Elise were great hosts. Everything was super nice and clean. We especially enjoyed the hot tub. It worked out great for my husband, our nine year-old daughter and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pet friendly. Very comfortable space.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

February Visit

Very nice cottage and hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating. Will be back to stay here on my next visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2023
Thank you!! Please come and stay with us again! You were a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean, the yard was beautifully landscaped and the hot tub was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I needed

This property is in a perfect location and was the perfect size for my stay! I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Louisiana Vacation

Property located in a central location for a variety of tourist activities. Enjoyed Grande Isle, New Orleans, Southdown Plantation, Museum, and Swamp Tour!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

December Stay

My husband and I stayed in this cottage in December. Everything was as advertised and we’d definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Everything you need in beautiful surroundings. Very comfortable setup. Much thought was put into these accomodations . Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Returning Guests

There's a reason we've stayed twice at the poolside cottage: It's perfectly pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting friends

Beautiful property, centrally locate and your own private pool extended our stay by one more day just to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place To Stay When In Houma

This is a great property. Very comfortable, super clean and a perfect place to rest. Much better than staying in a hotel. If you are planning to be in this area and need a place to stay, definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Backyard retreat

Nice property in Houma. Friendly hosts. Love the dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent

Pool house was clean, well stocked with silverware, towels, etc. Overall, very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We loved our stay! A beautiful little cottage in a very nice area. Elise and her husband are wonderful hosts. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
Would love to have y’all back any time! Thanks for your booking!!
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