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The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!

Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Covington, LA
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Abita Brewing Company
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Covington

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Covington Trailhead. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Egan Health Care-North Shore - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Abita Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abita Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!

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. Also, 650 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house expands living space and offers privacy.
This property is truly unique. Stocked pond with bass and perch for your fishing desires.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must inform prior to booking. An additional $75.00

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home House
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home House
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home House
Secret Garden Is Located Louisiana. Truly One Kind Home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Covington, close to Abita Brewing Company, Covington Trailhead, and Bogue Falaya Park. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum is also within a driving distance of 3.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!?

This historic vacation home offers many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring private pools.

Does The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!?

Yes, every accommodation at The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. Plenty of room inside and unique outside spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fantastic in every way the entire property was gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was wonderful. The garden was exactly what we needed to relax and recharge
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlis K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Secret Garden

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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

kayla h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house, overrated and overpriced

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Consistently wondeful!

This was our 2nd time staying at The Secret Garden and it was just as wonderful the 2nd time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis s.

Liked: Cleanliness

little piece of heaven

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

House was beautiful and the location was perfect. We loved the pool and the pond! We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

Liked: Cleanliness

“Girls” Trip 2025

Had a fantastic weekend for our over 60 “Girls” Trip 2025. Beautiful property…highly recommend. It was my 2nd stay and hope to make it back there soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secret Garden Reunion

Perfect venue to host our cousins group for a surprise family gathering over the weekend. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridal weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at the Secret Garden

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alyce Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a larger group.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place for family gathering

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandson wedding

So nice to have room for 12 of us to eat together . 10 adults and 2 kids. So many nice areas to sit and rest
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Songwriting Retreat

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful weekend away

It is beautiful and peaceful! Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay H.

KFH

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

Great Property Awesome Hosts Wonderful communication Fantastic Experience Would stay here again Incredible Weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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