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Note:<\/strong> All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/em><\/p>\n

Looking for an unforgettable place to stay? When it comes to choosing your next vacation abode, the Louisiana bayou offers a surprising array of unusual lodgings. Cajun-style tin-roofed cabins, antique-filled plantation homes, and fish camps soaring high on stilts promise to immerse travelers directly in the enchanting beauty of the bayou. Here are 9 escapes you can book right now.<\/p>\n

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A floating apartment<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Unwinding is easy at this serene, one bedroom, one bath houseboat<\/a> vacation rental, bobbing on scenic Moon Lake. Offering incredible on-the-water views, it also has a comfortable patio outfitted with a hammock, and is just 3 miles from the cypress- and tupelo-tree-filled Black Bayou Lake National Refuge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Cajun cabin with a tin roof
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Oozing Cajun charm and located on the banks of Bayou Teche, Bayou Chateau<\/a> boasts a tin roof, exposed brick walls, and a covered back porch with comfy seating and a barbecue. This cozy, award-winning house is conveniently located in New Iberia\u2019s quaint downtown, just a few minutes\u2019 walk to an array of charming restaurants like Bon Creole, known for stick-to-your-ribs dishes (think overstuffed po’ boys, gumbo, and even bowfin caviar).<\/p>\n

A lakefront log cabin<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Built in 2018, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin<\/a> has some of the clearest sunset views for miles from its spacious entertainment deck, plus water enthusiasts can moor their boats to the cabin\u2019s seawall and access the property directly from Toledo Bend Lake<\/a>. Its rural location near the Louisiana-Texas border ensures peace and quiet, plus there\u2019s a no-fee community boat launch about a half mile from the cabin. Nearby adventures include float trips down the scenic Toro Bayou<\/a>, complete with easy white water, tall pines, and sandy beaches.<\/p>\n

A historic plantation
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Mint Juleps on the porch, a hearty Cajun breakfast, and antique-filled guest rooms help evoke a sense of place at the 7-room Mouton Plantation bed-and-breakfast<\/a>, located in Lafayette. Given the property\u2019s history, which dates back to 1820, perhaps it\u2019s no surprise that some guests have reported seeing ghosts\u2014it\u2019s more likely, though, that you\u2019ll spot alligators, egrets, and feral hogs in the nearby bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin (especially if you spring for a swamp tour).<\/p>\n

A log cabin with a Tabasco-themed bedroom<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Get acquainted\u2014or at least, make eye contact\u2014with gators, bullfrogs, and wood ducks directly off the back porch of this two-bedroom log cabin rental<\/a> situated on picturesque Bayou Petite Anse. Deep in the heart of Cajun Country, this comfortably furnished cabin is decorated with unique regional memorabilia, including a Tabasco-themed bedroom. (Hot sauce enthusiasts can tour the Tabasco<\/a> plant in nearby Avery Island.)<\/p>\n

A house on stilts<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Grand Isle<\/a> is Louisiana\u2019s only inhabited barrier island. Renowned for its beautiful beaches and bountiful wildlife, it sits near Bayou Petit Caillou. You can\u2019t get much closer to the water than this bright and beachy 4 bedroom, 4 bath fish camp<\/a>. With a water depth of 3-4 feet at high tide, its stilts come in handy. (Bonus features include a lighted fishing pier, cleaning station, and boat dock.)<\/p>\n

A contemporary tower home
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While most nearby accommodations slant rustic or traditional, the Tensas Tower<\/a> on Bayou Teche stands out. An architectural marvel, this 3-story, modernist structure offers guests contemporary art, spiral staircases, and even a rooftop garden in the heart of quaint downtown New Iberia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A crab shack
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Bay Side crab shack<\/p><\/div>\n

Situated on stilts above the bay in Grand Isle, this airy, 2 bedroom, beach-themed crab shack<\/a> boasts boat parking for two (where the water depth is approximately 6 feet high). Seafood lovers: Don\u2019t miss the chance to grill your own fresh catch of the day in the property\u2019s outdoor barbecue pit.<\/p>\n

An Acadian-style cypress cabin<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Travel back in time with a stay at this historic 4-room cypress cabin<\/a> on Bayou Lafourche, close to Napoleonville. The River Roads African American Museum<\/a> and Madewood Plantation<\/a> are two attractions nearby, though the rocking chairs overlooking this peaceful property invite you to slow down and set a spell, enjoying all that\u2019s beautiful about bayou country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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