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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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Minutes from Downtown Covington, this charming 1882 Country Cottage beckons with a picturesque setting and modern comforts. Relax by the pool or patio surrounded by lush landscaping and majestic oaks. Unwind in the solarium or snuggle up near the gas fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer

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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.

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

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must inform prior to booking. An additional $75.00

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have 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

About the neighborhood

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Covington, LA

What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Abita Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 12 min drive - 10.1 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. Truly One of a kind home!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Covington Trailhead, H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum, and Bogue Falaya Park. Saint Joseph Seminary College and Egan Health Care-North Shore are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

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

Secret Garden

We thoroughly enjoyed the house and the property!! It had everything for a relaxing and fun get away!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Hidden Gem

The property is beautiful and we enjoyed our time on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Beautiful home and grounds

Pleasant and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Family Wedding

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice M.

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

A nice family gathering space

Delightful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Idyllic Getaway Spot

My wife and I hosted something of a family retreat, complete with adult children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews. We had a great time. Here’s the best summary of our experience: our grandson said that he had an even better time than when he went to DisneyWorld.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

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

Wedding Group

Family stayed here for weeding nearby. A lot of room. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Linda K., Dallas, Texas 75225

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

Kent Family July 2023

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Oh Em Geee!

This property is AMAZING! The house was originally built in 1882 and still has that charm! I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Chris and Shannon were fantastic and took care of us. The only thing I think could be better is, me owning this beautiful Southern Home. Of you are looking, and it is available - BOOK IT! We came in to town this visit family with 12 people and 2 minivans, and this location was a perfect fit. My father-in-law even said, "I never thought we would have a house like this for a whole week alone!".
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“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

10/10 Excellent

pekka h.

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

Salainen puutarha

Erinomaisen rauhallinen ja siisti paikka. Sopi hyvin 5 aikuiselle miehelle jolloin jokainen sai oman rauhaisan makuuhuoneen, WC ja suihkun. Piha alue oli viihtyisä ja iso.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful weekend away

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