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.

Delightful

Beautiful spot, lovely stay, especially enjoyed the gorgeous pool. Spectacular setting, peaceful and calm.

Amazing property!!!! Can’t wait to come back! It is truly a sanctuary

Pleasant and relaxing

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!

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.

Property was beautiful and spacious. Only wish we could see it in the spring and/or summer. Children enjoyed the play area as with as the fishing. The house was clean and adequate for our crew. Would love to stay again some day. I only wish that we had known that it was not handicap accessible. Stairs to climb from the garden room to the kitchen.

This is a beautiful place . Would recommend this place to anyone

We had a fabulous stay at The Secret Garden VRBO. Our family traveled from Florida to stay near our mother who was turning 80 this week. We planned a full weekend of surprises for her as she did not realize any of us were coming to town. An additional group stayed local at our brother’s home. While the surprise party was held at a different location, this wonderful home was the setting for many fabulous visits with each other. On Sunday, we enjoyed every part of the grounds with our children and grandchildren and relatives who had traveled in as well. It was very relaxing and felt like we owned a little piece of private joy for four days. This is a trip that we will all treasure forever and are so thankful to have shared this time at this property. The hosts were quick to respond to questions and all our needs were met. Strongly recommend this property if you are looking for a relaxing, peaceful opportunity with great amenities.

We chose to stay here as it was close enough to New Orleans but wanted something that was quieter. This house fit the bill. The house was clean and well maintained. The property was vast and could use some landscaping and love to return it to the luster it clearly once had. The houses (there are 2) had plenty of room for our family of 6. The kids enjoyed exploring the yard with the playground, pool, and pond. The mosquitoes were vicious, bring bug spray. In late September the pool was quite chilly (not heated), but the kids still enjoyed it. The entrance to the property is a bit hard to find especially at night but also very private. We enjoyed our visit!

Great spot to get some calm outside of New Orleans.

The Secret Garden is charming. The house and the grounds are fantastic. You are comfortable wherever you are at this home. Shannon is a great hostess. She had everything that we needed and then some. Our whole group was happy with all. Thank you for sharing your Secret Garden!

With small children we wanted a close destination but also a great experience. The Secret Garden offered both for us. The house accommodated our whole family with both space and the option to come but take one of the babies home to sleep! We had a wonderful fishing rodeo where the winner caught 34 fish (a 6 year old) and 2nd place 28 (An 8 year old).The pool was lovely and had steps all around to accommodate young ones. The sun room was a wonderful gathering place for us all to visit and watch the Tigers - right off the large kitchen to accommodate snacking! Even with a day of rain it was lovely to sit on the porch and enjoy the beauty. The host was very easy to work with answering my multitude of questions. Highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend away at this property! Check in was super easy, the beds were very comfortable, the surroundings by the pool were serene and secluded with views of trees and the pond with the fountain. When I texted to ask about outside lights, the hosts responded helpfully right away. The wifi worked well and the solarium was nice and roomy for us to play games in the evening. Kitchen also worked great, and the ice machine in the fridge was much appreciated. Would love to stay here again soon. Thanks for everything!

Good

Stayed here for a week and family loved it. Old home with so much charm. Beautiful grounds and pool was amazing!!! So warm. Loved it. Thanks again!

Stayed here for a week and family loved it. Old home with so much charm. Beautiful grounds and pool was amazing!!! So warm. Loved it. Thanks again!

Wonderful property with a very attentive host. Highly recommend.

Beautiful property, looks just like listing. Lots of shade trees. Owners very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. I would definitely recommend for a large family. Look forward to visiting again soon!

Beautiful property, looks just like listing. Lots of shade trees. Owners very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. I would definitely recommend for a large family. Look forward to visiting again soon!

We truly loved this place for our family . It was a great unplugged weekend . 5 Stars . Perfect place .

We needed a place for extended family to gather before and after a wedding. This house is absolutely fantastic for a multi-generational reunion! There are many cozy spots and spacious rooms throughout the house, making it easy for folks of all ages to come together for meals, and then later spread out, play, relax or socialize. Between the pool, the pond and the huge lush yard- this place is a kid’s paradise. We appreciated that the driveway allows you to pull up close to the entry with your luggage, etc. The level outdoor walkways, a first floor living room, easy-access bathrooms, and shady seating areas outside made it possible for our older relatives to stay and visit longer than they otherwise would have been able to. The pictures capture just a part of this property’s beautiful grounds and gardens. We are fairly seasoned travelers, and this was among the very best vacation rentals we’ve done. We sincerely appreciate all the gracious touches in this home that helped to make our family get-together so wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot! Thanks, Chris and Shannon! All our best! ~Michelle & Tim

The place is amazing! Impeccably clean and gorgeous things everywhere! A few of us had difficulty with the steps in solarium and kitchen entry. Perhaps some sort of railing would be very helpful. Also a few pot holders would be nice and shower bars in showers. Everyone raved about the beauty of the home. Almost everyone got lost. It Qi’s difficult to find. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us. Everyone had a great time!

My parents stayed here for a month and loved it. The grounds are incredible and beautiful. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The beds are comfortable and it was a great place for our kiddos (5 and 3) to visit on the weekends while my parents were in town. Highly recommended.

What a great house to kick off the celebration of my aunts 90th birthday. So much to do with the pool and pond. Just sorry we rented in February and couldn't use them. The guest house could have been a bit cleaner, and the sliding door into the solarium is extremely difficult to open, especially for elderly folks. Otherwise, a great place to stay!

What a great house to kick off the celebration of my aunts 90th birthday. So much to do with the pool and pond. Just sorry we rented in February and couldn't use them. The guest house could have been a bit cleaner, and the sliding door into the solarium is extremely difficult to open, especially for elderly folks. Otherwise, a great place to stay!

This home is simply amazing. Plenty of room for the kids to play and lots of privacy so you can enjoy the beautiful landscaping on the property.

Beautiful property. Was large enough to accommodate our family.

Home was perfect for my family. Quick response to any and all calls made to them

Home was perfect for my family. Quick response to any and all calls made to them

We could not have asked for a more wonderful place to spend our long weekend! The home was so spacious and comfortable. Plenty of room for the grandkids to run and play. Every amenity was well maintained and available for our use. The host was so accommodating and check in and out was the easiest ever. We even got to play with Garfield and Felix their house cats, caught a few fish (catch and release of course…), took beautiful wedding pictures of my daughter, and made family memories to last a lifetime. It’s the whole package! Enjoy!