The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!
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About this property
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. ...
Location
Located in Covington, this vacation home is on the waterfront. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abita Brewing Company and Pontchartrain Vineyards.
Pet friendly
Refrigerator
Coffee/Tea maker
Cable/Satellite TV
Microwave
Hair dryer
Guest reviews of The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!
9.8
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Across recent reviews, The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! stands out for peaceful garden grounds with a pool and pond, a multi-building layout for groups, and a well-equipped kitchen for cooking together.
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Across recent reviews, The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! stands out for peaceful garden grounds with a pool and pond, a multi-building layout for groups, and a well-equipped kitchen for cooking together.
Guests frequently praise the relaxing atmosphere and responsive communication from the hosts. Reported drawbacks include spotty Wi-Fi and limited streaming/TV options, a nonheating hot tub at times, occasional bed discomfort or musty odors in the guesthouse, and limited walkability with a driveway that can be hard to find. Expect a relaxed, self-catering stay.
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Facilities
Extensive outdoor amenities stand out, especially the pool and landscaped grounds with a fishing pond; many guests spent most of their time outside. Some reported maintenance gaps, including a nonheating hot tub at times and occasional lighting issues.
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Michael and Linda K.
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This property was perfect for our family of 9 - 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the fishing pond. With the weather being a very hot July, the guest house and main house were cool and very comfortable. Cooking and serving meals in the kitchen worked very well with enough room for all. We also used the outside grill. The grounds were very spacious and accommodated various activities.
This property was perfect for our family of 9 - 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the fishing pond. With the weather being a very hot July, the guest house and main house were cool and very comfortable. Cooking and serving meals in the kitchen worked very well with enough room for all. We also used the outside grill. The grounds were very spacious and accommodated various activities.
10
Arlis K.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This was an amazing trip and stay. We enjoyed walking the grounds to discover hidden treasures in the gardens. Having the house and pool to ourselves was fantastic and a great way to relax and reconnect the family. There was an oven issue but Chris was on top of it and communicate well to accommodate me for it. Highly recommend!!
This was an amazing trip and stay. We enjoyed walking the grounds to discover hidden treasures in the gardens. Having the house and pool to ourselves was fantastic and a great way to relax and reconnect the family. There was an oven issue but Chris was on top of it and communicate well to accommodate me for it. Highly recommend!!
10
Gina J.
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Country living at its finest!! The pictures online are accurate and not retouched. The kitchen was stocked better than my own. The pool area was fantastic. The pond provided hours of fishing and kayaking entertainment. The outdoor kitchen was terrific. Teens and adults all enjoyed the weekend retreat and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the property again. One grandson said it was the best vacation of his life!! Location is great as well - right here in Louisiana.
Country living at its finest!! The pictures online are accurate and not retouched. The kitchen was stocked better than my own. The pool area was fantastic. The pond provided hours of fishing and kayaking entertainment. The outdoor kitchen was terrific. Teens and adults all enjoyed the weekend retreat and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the property again. One grandson said it was the best vacation of his life!! Location is great as well - right here in Louisiana.
10
Patricia G.
9 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful spot, lovely stay, especially enjoyed the gorgeous pool. Spectacular setting, peaceful and calm.
Beautiful spot, lovely stay, especially enjoyed the gorgeous pool. Spectacular setting, peaceful and calm.
10
Sue H.
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was gorgeous! We felt like we were in our own private park. You could hear a few vehicles out on the highway, but you could not see them. It was great to have the 5 bedrooms with a bathroom for each, plus the half baths out by the pool.
The property was gorgeous! We felt like we were in our own private park. You could hear a few vehicles out on the highway, but you could not see them. It was great to have the 5 bedrooms with a bathroom for each, plus the half baths out by the pool.
10
Christy M.
2 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Stacey K.
26 Nov 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
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!
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!
10
Claire T.
29 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
House was beautiful and the location was perfect. We loved the pool and the pond! We would love to come back.
House was beautiful and the location was perfect. We loved the pool and the pond! We would love to come back.
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David R.
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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......
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......
6
Kay H.
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Reviews commonly describe the main house as clean and well kept. A few note issues such as musty odors in the guesthouse and some worn or dirty rugs.
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Julie T.
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Leona W.
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Christina C.
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
6
David R.
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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......
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......
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Kay H.
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Spacious layout across a main house and separate guesthouse, with multiple bedrooms and private baths, plus a bright sunroom; well suited for groups. Some guests cite unreliable Wi-Fi and limited streaming/TV options, occasional bed discomfort, and warmer upstairs/guesthouse rooms in summer.
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Julie T.
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Leona W.
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Kim Z.
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Kathi B.
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
9 women in town to play a tennis tournament; great accommodations on large property; enjoyed the pool; plenty of beds and bathrooms; kitchen well-stocked; had everything we needed (but bring your own bath soap). Internet was slow, never could load tv, property is surrounded by lots of trees, so....Other than that, no problems! Would stay there again for sure.
9 women in town to play a tennis tournament; great accommodations on large property; enjoyed the pool; plenty of beds and bathrooms; kitchen well-stocked; had everything we needed (but bring your own bath soap). Internet was slow, never could load tv, property is surrounded by lots of trees, so....Other than that, no problems! Would stay there again for sure.
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Diane R.
27 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a beautiful property. We loved the sitting room with all the windows. Would definitely recommend to others. Very close to everything downtown. Thank you Diane Ratley
This is a beautiful property. We loved the sitting room with all the windows. Would definitely recommend to others. Very close to everything downtown. Thank you Diane Ratley
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Sue H.
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was gorgeous! We felt like we were in our own private park. You could hear a few vehicles out on the highway, but you could not see them. It was great to have the 5 bedrooms with a bathroom for each, plus the half baths out by the pool.
The property was gorgeous! We felt like we were in our own private park. You could hear a few vehicles out on the highway, but you could not see them. It was great to have the 5 bedrooms with a bathroom for each, plus the half baths out by the pool.
10
Christina C.
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Christy M.
2 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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kayla h.
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
As a frequent vrbo renter i'd have to say this place was very overrated and very overpriced for what you get. From the pictures everything looked great, but there were quite a few downfalls. No smart tvs in any room besides the main bedroom. So you're forced to watch cable, which in 2025 is not the norm. The wifi was constantly dropping signal, so for the remote work we do it was not ideal. Almost all of the beds were extremely cheap and uncomfortable, to the point you felt springs poking into you from the bed all night long. The main sitting room/sunroom (there's no actual living room) gets no wifi at all so you're forced to watch cable (with limited channels) on a 20 inch tv screen from 15 feet away. One of the bedrooms is upstairs and it's VERY hot up there in the summer with only one AC unit. The "guesthouse" does not have central AC, so it's very warm as well in the summer. The owners were very nice, the pool was nice. The historical part of it was cool and the sunroom was pretty, but overall if you're charging this much for the amenities- the property should be top notch and this is far from it.
As a frequent vrbo renter i'd have to say this place was very overrated and very overpriced for what you get. From the pictures everything looked great, but there were quite a few downfalls. No smart tvs in any room besides the main bedroom. So you're forced to watch cable, which in 2025 is not the norm. The wifi was constantly dropping signal, so for the remote work we do it was not ideal. Almost all of the beds were extremely cheap and uncomfortable, to the point you felt springs poking into you from the bed all night long. The main sitting room/sunroom (there's no actual living room) gets no wifi at all so you're forced to watch cable (with limited channels) on a 20 inch tv screen from 15 feet away. One of the bedrooms is upstairs and it's VERY hot up there in the summer with only one AC unit. The "guesthouse" does not have central AC, so it's very warm as well in the summer. The owners were very nice, the pool was nice. The historical part of it was cool and the sunroom was pretty, but overall if you're charging this much for the amenities- the property should be top notch and this is far from it.
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Kay H.
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Hosts are described as friendly, communicative, and quick to address problems, with prompt responses to maintenance calls. However, a few issues were not resolved during stays (e.g., appliance repair, plumber visit, or compensation queries).
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Julie T.
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Arlis K.
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This was an amazing trip and stay. We enjoyed walking the grounds to discover hidden treasures in the gardens. Having the house and pool to ourselves was fantastic and a great way to relax and reconnect the family. There was an oven issue but Chris was on top of it and communicate well to accommodate me for it. Highly recommend!!
This was an amazing trip and stay. We enjoyed walking the grounds to discover hidden treasures in the gardens. Having the house and pool to ourselves was fantastic and a great way to relax and reconnect the family. There was an oven issue but Chris was on top of it and communicate well to accommodate me for it. Highly recommend!!
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Phyllis s.
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A beautiful property. Perfect for every age group but especially nice for young grandkids. They loved the pond and pool. Hosts were quick and responsive. Hopefully we will book again in the future.
A beautiful property. Perfect for every age group but especially nice for young grandkids. They loved the pond and pool. Hosts were quick and responsive. Hopefully we will book again in the future.
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Christy M.
2 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Stacey K.
26 Nov 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
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!
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!
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David R.
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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......
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......
10
Bryan H.
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
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Alyce Z.
11 Dec 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
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!
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!
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Connie T.
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
We stayed over Christmas and overall things were okay. Unfortunately the hot water faucet in the sink in the bathroom loft didn’t work. The hosts said they’d call a plumber to get it fixed but no plumber showed up. And the washer wasn’t working which caused a problem because some of us were on a three week trip and needed to do laundry. So we ended up going to a laundry mat on Christmas Eve. We also had the misfortune of having freezing temps while we were there so the pipes started freezing which left us without water for awhile one morning (NOT the hosts fault). We had to leave the water trickling most of the time. The grounds were nice and had the weather been warmer we could have really enjoyed that. The grounds are definitely the attraction for this property.
We stayed over Christmas and overall things were okay. Unfortunately the hot water faucet in the sink in the bathroom loft didn’t work. The hosts said they’d call a plumber to get it fixed but no plumber showed up. And the washer wasn’t working which caused a problem because some of us were on a three week trip and needed to do laundry. So we ended up going to a laundry mat on Christmas Eve. We also had the misfortune of having freezing temps while we were there so the pipes started freezing which left us without water for awhile one morning (NOT the hosts fault). We had to leave the water trickling most of the time. The grounds were nice and had the weather been warmer we could have really enjoyed that. The grounds are definitely the attraction for this property.
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Steven W.
24 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great Property Awesome Hosts Wonderful communication Fantastic Experience Would stay here again Incredible Weekend
Great Property Awesome Hosts Wonderful communication Fantastic Experience Would stay here again Incredible Weekend
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Location
Setting feels secluded and peaceful yet is a short drive to downtown Covington and shops; not much is within easy walking distance. Some mention light highway noise and a driveway that can be hard to spot or mispinned on GPS.
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Diane R.
27 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a beautiful property. We loved the sitting room with all the windows. Would definitely recommend to others. Very close to everything downtown. Thank you Diane Ratley
This is a beautiful property. We loved the sitting room with all the windows. Would definitely recommend to others. Very close to everything downtown. Thank you Diane Ratley
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Hal S.
3 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Had a great stay at the Secret Garden. Fulfilled all of our needs for 6 seniors. Covington is a very nice town. Felt quite safe shopping there and staying at the Secret Garden. We attended Jazzfest in NOLA. It is a fair distance to drive, but for us it was well worth it to come back to some tranquility at the Secret Garden. Highly recommended accomodation!
Had a great stay at the Secret Garden. Fulfilled all of our needs for 6 seniors. Covington is a very nice town. Felt quite safe shopping there and staying at the Secret Garden. We attended Jazzfest in NOLA. It is a fair distance to drive, but for us it was well worth it to come back to some tranquility at the Secret Garden. Highly recommended accomodation!
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Gina J.
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Country living at its finest!! The pictures online are accurate and not retouched. The kitchen was stocked better than my own. The pool area was fantastic. The pond provided hours of fishing and kayaking entertainment. The outdoor kitchen was terrific. Teens and adults all enjoyed the weekend retreat and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the property again. One grandson said it was the best vacation of his life!! Location is great as well - right here in Louisiana.
Country living at its finest!! The pictures online are accurate and not retouched. The kitchen was stocked better than my own. The pool area was fantastic. The pond provided hours of fishing and kayaking entertainment. The outdoor kitchen was terrific. Teens and adults all enjoyed the weekend retreat and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the property again. One grandson said it was the best vacation of his life!! Location is great as well - right here in Louisiana.
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Patricia G.
9 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful spot, lovely stay, especially enjoyed the gorgeous pool. Spectacular setting, peaceful and calm.
Beautiful spot, lovely stay, especially enjoyed the gorgeous pool. Spectacular setting, peaceful and calm.
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Sue H.
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was gorgeous! We felt like we were in our own private park. You could hear a few vehicles out on the highway, but you could not see them. It was great to have the 5 bedrooms with a bathroom for each, plus the half baths out by the pool.
The property was gorgeous! We felt like we were in our own private park. You could hear a few vehicles out on the highway, but you could not see them. It was great to have the 5 bedrooms with a bathroom for each, plus the half baths out by the pool.
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Leslie M.
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It is beautiful and peaceful! Can't wait to go again!
It is beautiful and peaceful! Can't wait to go again!
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Christina C.
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Stacey K.
26 Nov 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
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!
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!
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Claire T.
29 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
House was beautiful and the location was perfect. We loved the pool and the pond! We would love to come back.
House was beautiful and the location was perfect. We loved the pool and the pond! We would love to come back.
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Bryan H.
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
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Dining
Self-catering is a strong point: kitchens are repeatedly described as well stocked and suitable for cooking large meals; grilling and an outdoor kitchen were used by some. Occasional appliance concerns were reported with the range.
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Michael and Linda K.
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This property was perfect for our family of 9 - 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the fishing pond. With the weather being a very hot July, the guest house and main house were cool and very comfortable. Cooking and serving meals in the kitchen worked very well with enough room for all. We also used the outside grill. The grounds were very spacious and accommodated various activities.
This property was perfect for our family of 9 - 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the fishing pond. With the weather being a very hot July, the guest house and main house were cool and very comfortable. Cooking and serving meals in the kitchen worked very well with enough room for all. We also used the outside grill. The grounds were very spacious and accommodated various activities.
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Leona W.
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Kathi B.
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
9 women in town to play a tennis tournament; great accommodations on large property; enjoyed the pool; plenty of beds and bathrooms; kitchen well-stocked; had everything we needed (but bring your own bath soap). Internet was slow, never could load tv, property is surrounded by lots of trees, so....Other than that, no problems! Would stay there again for sure.
9 women in town to play a tennis tournament; great accommodations on large property; enjoyed the pool; plenty of beds and bathrooms; kitchen well-stocked; had everything we needed (but bring your own bath soap). Internet was slow, never could load tv, property is surrounded by lots of trees, so....Other than that, no problems! Would stay there again for sure.
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Gina J.
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Country living at its finest!! The pictures online are accurate and not retouched. The kitchen was stocked better than my own. The pool area was fantastic. The pond provided hours of fishing and kayaking entertainment. The outdoor kitchen was terrific. Teens and adults all enjoyed the weekend retreat and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the property again. One grandson said it was the best vacation of his life!! Location is great as well - right here in Louisiana.
Country living at its finest!! The pictures online are accurate and not retouched. The kitchen was stocked better than my own. The pool area was fantastic. The pond provided hours of fishing and kayaking entertainment. The outdoor kitchen was terrific. Teens and adults all enjoyed the weekend retreat and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the property again. One grandson said it was the best vacation of his life!! Location is great as well - right here in Louisiana.
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Carolyn C.
9 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful place both inside and out Felt so peaceful Loved the decor and accommodations. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms
Beautiful place both inside and out Felt so peaceful Loved the decor and accommodations. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms
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Christina C.
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Amanda S.
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
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Yvonne C.
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Perfect place for our family to gather for an out of town wedding! Privacy and beauty of the grounds was exceptional! Did lots of cooking and had everything we needed.
Perfect place for our family to gather for an out of town wedding! Privacy and beauty of the grounds was exceptional! Did lots of cooking and had everything we needed.
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Bryan H.
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
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Alyce Z.
11 Dec 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
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!
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!
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Selena S.
31 May 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This was the perfect place and space for our family gathering. The pool is huge! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had plenty of cookware and utensils for our needs. It was nice having 4 bathrooms and plenty of beds. Thank you!
This was the perfect place and space for our family gathering. The pool is huge! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had plenty of cookware and utensils for our needs. It was nice having 4 bathrooms and plenty of beds. Thank you!
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Gina J.
4 May 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Six ladies (over 65 years of age) met for a friend-cation! The property was beautiful with plenty of room for all, the kitchen was well stocked. Great place for family time, especially with children to use pool and playground area!
Six ladies (over 65 years of age) met for a friend-cation! The property was beautiful with plenty of room for all, the kitchen was well stocked. Great place for family time, especially with children to use pool and playground area!
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Karen N.
29 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful home & grounds with so much character.
Beautiful home & grounds with so much character.
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Paula S.
7 Apr 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Truly a hidden gem . Very spacious, beautiful grounds and a stocked kitchen that met all our needs . Great communication !!!!Definitely recommend this listing .
Truly a hidden gem . Very spacious, beautiful grounds and a stocked kitchen that met all our needs . Great communication !!!!Definitely recommend this listing .
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Candace C M.
30 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The grounds were extraordinary. Seating areas around the grounds were great for strolling and having coffee. Kitchen was well stocked. Overall a wonderful experience
The grounds were extraordinary. Seating areas around the grounds were great for strolling and having coffee. Kitchen was well stocked. Overall a wonderful experience
Property policies
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Check-in from 16:00
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FAQs about The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed, but guests must inform prior to booking. An additional fee of $75.00 per pet applies.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not specified.
Where is the property located?
The property is located in Covington, Louisiana, on the waterfront, close to cultural highlights such as H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. It is also near Abita Brewing Company and Pontchartrain Vineyards.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are permitted at the property, and ages 0-17 can stay for free.
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