Title: Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage ![Smart TV, foosball, books, stereo - Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage (Madisonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92160000/92156400/92156360/b81056b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage (Madisonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92160000/92156400/92156360/117830ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage (Madisonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92160000/92156400/92156360/c6cfae62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage (Madisonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92160000/92156400/92156360/3504ac43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage (Madisonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92160000/92156400/92156360/c3df9d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Historic Madisonville in this 2100 Sq ft home on Bayou DeZaire. Stroll to local restaurants, museums, and the Tchefuncte river within 5 minutes. Take advantage of fishing gear for a fun-filled day or unwind with water skiing and tubing. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage Come enjoy this 2100 Sq ft home on Bayou DeZaire in Historic Madisonville La. A 5 min walk to restaurants, museums and the Tchefuncte river. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, swamp tours and bird viewing. We are only 40 minutes from New Orleans home of Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and the best Cajun food in the world. Ask about fishing gear, water skiing, tubing, swimming, party barge rides and swamp tours. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - 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 - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20140000/20139600/20139548/816a85cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Secret Garden Is Located In Covington, Louisiana. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Madisonville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Fairview-Riverside State Park and Fontainebleau State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum and Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Madisonville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Madisonville.dx6229826) [View more Vacation homes in Madisonville](https://www.expedia.ca/Madisonville-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6229826-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.41049%2C-90.15868&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X_-VKvoJQIGYX_H3PAM48-Muo1M=) Madisonville, LA ### What's nearby - ![Pastel Sky over the Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125862/502bd1d6-ce38-4926-b0e4-a6afd8e9253b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fontainebleau State Park 14 min drive \- 16.5 km - ![City Park featuring a garden, a fountain and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507423/f501d92a-d792-4dec-b0e3-a83bce1b2aff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) City Park 47 min drive \- 69.7 km - ![Frenchmen Street showing night scenes, a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262345/392b67ea-4081-48a8-864a-8a044d7e2035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Frenchmen Street 53 min drive \- 76.9 km - Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Fairview-Riverside State Park 2 min drive \- 2.9 km ### Getting around - Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Chick-fil-A 5 min drive - Circle K 5 min drive - Taco Bell 5 min drive - Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux 6 min drive - Chuck E. Cheese's 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage? ### Where is Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Madisonville near New Orleans Bamboo Bayou Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerrett S. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and cute town Great stay, weekend wedding and enjoyed the town house and river. ##### Gerrett S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill W. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place for Family gathering Chose this VRBO to be close to one of the siblings and their family. A great house for this, and the owners went out of the way to make us feel at home. ##### Bill W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tommy C. Jun 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location near restaurants Great place to hang out with family in relaxed atmosphere. Bathrooms a bit dated but worked well for our group. Easy walking distance to restaurants and waterfront. ##### Tommy C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele D. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The property was perfect for us. Plenty of room and in a great location. John and Karen were very gracious and friendly. Especially when we had a mix up with our departure date. Thank you, again, John and Karen! ##### Michele D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol P. Oct 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We have stayed at this house for the past three years for the Madisonville Wooden Boat Show. It is well-equipped and a great location and the host is always very responsive. ##### Carol P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Madisonville The owners were the best. This property was super clean and the location was the best. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay the best. ##### Linda H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol P. Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Madisonville Second time we have stayed at this place. Have already requested ot for next year ##### Carol P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorra N. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Granddaughter Graduation Family of 7 came for high school graduation. The cottage was very nice and the hosts were excellent. Beautiful property. We were pretty busy but we did make some time for just a little fishing. The kitchen had anything we needed. We would definitely come back. ##### Lorra N. 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