Louisiana Lodging for Bird Watching Vacations

Considered the best and most original interpretation of American Greek Revival architecture in the nation, Bocage Plantation is a historic treasure not to be missed. Steeped in history with ties to Christopher Columbus and the early colonization of America, the magnificent mansion was designed by famous architect James Dakin and built in 1837.The second-level grand rooms overlook the levee that fronts the Mississippi River. Handsome double parlors open onto the front gallery that provides a panoramic view of the 100-acre plantation. Bocage Plantation is listed in the top 6 nicest hotels in Louisiana. A Bird watcher's paradise.
Bocage Plantation   Darrow        225-588-8000

This stunning apartment is perfect for birders to walk and travel to ideal birding locations in and around the New Orleans and south Louisiana region. Charming French Quarter apartment located in the quiet, residential stretch of Bourbon Street. This 750 square foot unit is luxuriously furnished with Louisiana Creole antique furniture, including a Queen Four Poster bed in each of the two bedrooms. It is the ideal home away from home, with wireless internet, cable on a flat screen TV with DVD player, and a fully furnished kitchen. Apartment opens onto lush patio with tropical plants and bubbling fountain. This is a bright and airy apartment with 13-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and three fireplaces, and central air and heat. This apartment has been recently featured in the book Creole Houses by John Lawrence. Conveniently located near restaurants, groceries, pharmacy, hardware store, bars and parks. Cleaning and laundry services are available. Birding info:  http://www.jjaudubon.net/sanctuaries
1109 Bourbon street  New Orleans              504-481-4790 (Peter Patout)

One of the few remaining Greek Revival Southern Antebellum Homes, Bienvenue House Bed and Breakfast was built in 1830  (National Register of Historic Places).  The home entirely built from cypress wood has hand blown glass windows, cypress floors and period antiques.  Each of the four bedrooms has a fireplace and bathroom with antique claw foot bathtub. In the mornings a full gourmet breakfast is provided. Centrally located to many wildlife/bird-watching areas:  Lake Martin (Nature Conservancy Rookery) area to alligators, egrets, herons, Roseate Spoonbills surrounded by ancient cypress tress (Cajun country swamp tours), Avery Island with the famous Bird City Egret Rookery, Atachfalaya Basin (largest wetland northern hemisphere) and close to the Creole Nature Trail that has over 300 species of birds with large migrations in fall, spring and winter (listed as Top 10 Birding Destination).
Bienvenue House Bed & Breakfast   St. Martinville              337-394-9100

Myers Landing RV Park is located on Beautiful Mermentau River near the Lacassine Refuge approximately 8 miles southwest of Lake Arthur, Louisiana. Our RV sites are situated under huge live oak and pecan trees full of Spanish moss making for a beautiful picturesque scene with plenty shade for your RVing pleasure. Myers Landing and RV Park has a club house with heat and A/C, kitchen, restrooms, and tables provided for groups. We  have LP Gas, grocery store, playground, fishing supplies,  18-hole mini golf course, and boat launch. The Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge is primarily a freshwater marsh with 3,346 acres with ducks, geese, shorebirds, wading birds, marsh birds, egrets and yes alligators.
Myers Landing RV Park   Lake Arthur              337-774-2338    
  
Our well appointed Acadian cottage provides the perfect home base for touring Cajun country or just relaxing in New Iberia for a few days. Sit on the front porch, surrounded by century-old oaks draped in spanish moss and watch the tugboats go by on beautiful Bayou Teche. Bayou Teche Cottage sits on three acres overlooking Bayou Teche in the heart of historic New Iberia. There could scarcely be a better way to appreciate the Queen City of the Teche than to spend a night in this simple, two-room, 18th-century cottage on the bank of the bayou, down the road from downtown attractions. Guests are left on their own, with self-service breakfast items provided in the refrigerator. The house canoe is also at your disposal. Bird watcher's bring your camera we have lot's of birds and wildlife.
Bayou Teche Cottage   New Iberia                   337-364-1933

Sunnyside Motel is within walking Distance To Restaurants, Suites Available, Room Voice Mail, Microwaves & Refrigerators, Large Pool Area, Large Color Television, Irons & Ironing Boards, In Room Coffee, Hair Dryers, Free Premium Cable. You can find us at 700 W Veterans Meml Dr, Kaplan, LA 70548  Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W Veterans Meml Dr and N Wilson Ave REVIEW: I stay at this hotel everytime I'm in Kaplan, the staff is great, and the rooms are very clean and smell very good!!! Stayed at the sunnyside motel once thought i gave it a shot, was kind of sweet too..HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! A bird watcher's paradise.
Sunnyside Motel   Kaplan               337-643-7181



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