★ PRIVATE Covid-conscious, safety-oriented, and comfortable - it's fun & inspiring. A place to get away and recharge - or, just lay back, relax - or, if you must, get some work done...
★ It's spacious - it's a full house, it's Folk Art-oriented, it's a private hideaway with gardens - a shady pecan grove - gorgeous sunsets.
★ Plenty of grocery options, restaurants and antique stores within 10 minutes
★ On owner-occupied property near Lafayette
★ In the Cajun and Creole countryside
The space
Cleaned and maintained with Covid-19 in mind - getaways - privacy - safety.
The Folk Art Barn, located on our primary residential property, is at the center of Cajun and Creole culture, only minutes away from the prairie lands and bayous to the Atchafalaya basin and beyond. Why stay in a boring hotel when you can save money and experience a unique and authentic cultural environment? Don't hesitate, book now.
Check ahead, because we live near the "Happiest City" in the United States - that is, Lafayette, Louisiana (for folks who haven't seen this famous study.)
The Folk Art Barn is funky, elegant and spacious - the perfect place for individuals or small groups to retreat and enjoy South Louisiana.
This rental is an entire house and includes 2 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room and patio.
During this Covid-19 time, our guests are completely independent. We welcome them and strive to make their stay and local experience memorable and comfortable. We respect their privacy, as we expect them to respect ours.
The Folk Art Barn in on our home property, which is a modest agricultural property built in the late 1800's by one of two brothers who founded a local hospital. It was originally over 200 acres of agricultural land. Our house was separated on 5 acres and the bulk of the agricultural property was sold - but the 200 acres of agricultural land is still part of a working farm with vegetable production and cattle. All the original farm land surrounds our 5 acres, protecting the rural atmosphere. The house, made of architectural stone, is set way back off the small country highway, so it is very quiet. We live in an area that is highly populated by artists and we love having many artists as neighbors.
We are in the countryside of historic St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. We are the perfect outpost - a cultural crossroad - between Austin/Houston/Dallas and New Orleans. The Folk Art Barn is set way back off a small country highway and surrounded by farmland, so it is often very quiet - except for the birds, the occasional cow bellow, farm equipment .
We have many artists come up from New Orleans to get away and experience rural Acadiana and its inspiring creative energy.
We will let our guests express their experiences:
"This spot is the epitome of the Airbnb experience for me. If you are suspicious because the price seems too low for the size and amenities, don’t be, because it is even more fabulous live than it looks online. The hosts seem more concerned that you have a relaxing time in a special space than they are about pricing. They also offer European pricing so you pay a bit more per person but if you’re a single, you pay the lowest rate. This is thoughtful for the solo traveler. We stayed in two of the (currently) three lodging options. We loved both. With the cabin, you have very large bedrooms on either side of a common area, so if you are two couples, you may want to choose that one for more sleeping privacy. With the tower the bedrooms are smaller and adjacent but you have an absolutely massive common area. All spaces are filled with art, a lot of it local, and interesting objects to look at. The spaces are both playful, with unique light switches and hidden lighting options. They could almost write a guidebook to the lodging features itself but that may take away some of the fun of discovering it on your own. The hosts themselves are very engaging, if you want them to be, or they will give you space if that’s your desire. They responded almost immediately to any question we had. I could have happily spent the week chilling at the property, under the pecan trees or on any of our very large porches, but we followed their guidebook on various local options for kayak tours of Lake Martin (do it, absolutely incredible) and local state parks like Chicot (also incredible). This space and experience made me and my friend very happy and I felt better about the world knowing Jim and Christy are in it. Highly recommend. Would love to return again."
"We have been raving about our stay since we left. They immediately gave us fantastic selections for places to go in the area. They made sure we were happy with our accommodations. They kept in contact while giving us all the privacy we needed."
"Jim and Christy are the most wonderful hosts. They are truly ambassadors of the area."
"Jim and Christy are warm, welcoming, and love having people over. Their house gorgeous like out of a movie."
"Truly why we love airbnb. Locals who show their lives and make you a part of it. One of those never to forget travel experiences. Definitely go and get a deep dive Louisiana experience!"
"We like to think Airbnb was created for these kind of accommodations. The location is wonderful but the best part is the hosts. Jim and Christy are amazing people who provide their wary travelers with everything they could hope for. We can advise you this: Go! You will forever remember the experience!"
"Jim and Christy are absolute gems. As hosts, they do everything you can ask for and more - they provide you with the true South Louisiana experience. Regardless of if you're staying in the house, the barn, or the Whirlybird, you're in for a treat."
"Wonderful outpost to explore the best of Cajun land, or simply rest at home and take in peace and quiet in an inspired and thoughtfully created residence."
"To say that Jim and Christy are wonderful people would be an understatement. Their property is beautiful and you can tell they really care about preserving the houses and land."
"Jim and Christy are at the core of the local community and are very generous in sharing their time and experiences. You really couldn't hope for better hosts!"
"The house and the grounds are magical."
