10/10 Excellent
Mike C.
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael Carraway
Mike C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Entire home
1842 Mansion on the Bayou
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 20
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Jeanerette, LA
- Iberia Medical Center - Main Campus15 min drive
- Jungle Gardens19 min drive
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette42 min drive
- New Iberia, LA (ARA-Acadiana Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 9
2 Queen Beds
10 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 7
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 8
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 9
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 10
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
1842 Mansion on the Bayou
Imagine staying in a 180 year old mansion on the graceful Bayou Teche. As you turn in the driveway, shrouded by ancient live oaks, you will catch your first glimpse of the Albania Mansion. She boasts eleven thousand square feet of Louisiana history within her beautiful, restored walls. Over three thousand square feet of balconies on three different floors are perfect for relaxation, bird watching, and star gazing. The mansion is decorated using period pieces but also with attention to comfort and all the necessary modern amenities. This is perfect for family getaways, girls trips, special events, and retreats. Have a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine on a balcony as you watch the egrets fly lazily down the bayou. Conveniently located in the heart of Acadiana, this area is perfect for exploring the Cajun Coast and immersing yourself in the warmth of Cajun culture. Located along the Old Spanish Trail, Albania Mansion is a short drive from tourist attractions such as Avery Island, Jefferson Island, the Atchafalaya Swamp and Lafayette. Enjoy kayak bayou tours, antiquing, and even ghost tours in nearby Franklin. Try your luck at the Cypress Bayou Casino, take an airboat tour, or visit the many plantations located within driving distance. Or choose to do absolutely nothing at all. Sit and contemplate history, experience nature, or walk beneath the cathedral of oaks. While there is much you can see and do in the area, this house is the main attraction so you may find yourself inclined to rest awhile and take it all in. We can provide all manner of cooking experiences from gumbo and jambalaya lessons to Cajun crawfish boils and fish fries. This will be an experience like no other. Come stay with us and experience something special and unique!
Property manager
Terry and Liz Creel
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Special events incur an extra charge. Please ask.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Special events incur an extra charge. Please ask.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Jeanerette
Located in Jeanerette, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Shadows of the Teche and Grevemberg House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park and Olivier Park. New Iberia City Park and Books Along The Teche are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Jeanerette, LA
What's nearby
- Iberia Medical Center - Main Campus - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
- Jungle Gardens - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
- Youngsville Sports Complex - 35 min drive - 47.9 km
- Broussard Sports Complex at Saint Julien Park - 35 min drive - 47.3 km
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 42 min drive - 57.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lejeune's Bakery - 2 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 20 min walk
- The Yellow Bowl Restau - 4 min drive
- Cooper Street Coffee - 2 min drive
- Subway - 2 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Jane H.
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Company Retreat
Jane H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Terry and Liz Creel
We are lifelong Louisiana residents with a deep bond to our state and our culture. We have significant experience restoring historic homes in the New Orleans area. We work in the hospitality business there where we own and operate the ParkView Historic Hotel, which has been in business since 1884. We love our culture and thrive on helping visitors have an authentic and memorable experience.
Why they chose this property
This is an exceptional property with an extraordinary history. Built between 1837 and 1842 for German immigrants who were issued a Spanish Land Grant to settle in the area. The home is a three story Center Hall Greek Revival Mansion which has the largest unsupported spiral stair in the state. It is also among the largest of the antebellum homes in Louisiana. At one time, it was a 6,000 acre sugar plantation. After the civil war, the property was transferred to a Jamaican national who became one of the most successful sugar brokers in history. When he died in the early 1900s he left Albania to the City of New Orleans to establish the eponymous Delgado Community College for the education of underprivileged people. The city still owns the surrounding sugar cane land to this day. Cajun farmers lease the land from the city and proceeds are used to support capital projects on the school's campus. Historical figures such as John James Audubon have stayed here, and luminaries Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe visited in the 1960s. The home has been immaculately restored but is not a museum. It is a place of great beauty and serenity; a place to consider the past and also exist in the magical current moment.
What makes this property unique
The property is simply unlike any other; there is no other place in the state where you can stay like this. The size of the home is staggering: nine bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, six different interior parlors, dens, and seating areas, five porches, and nine acres of nature and gardens all on the banks of the Bayou Teche. This is truly something special to and unique to experience.
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