FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What services are provided with room rentals?

An abundance of linens and towels are in each room. Second day laundering is available from the inn-keepers, or daily upon request.

Bath soap is provided, however personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.) are not supplied.

A hair dryer, coffee packets, and French/English videos are in each guest room. An iron is available upon request.

What restaurants are recommended within a 25-mile drive?

Landry's Seafood in Pierre Part. Tues-Sunday, very casual, family-owned, affordable home-cooking, great gumbo, seasonal oysters, boiled crabs and crawfish.

Pierre Part Drive-Inn. Daily, sandwiches and salads, delicious shrimp po-boys, ice cream. Call-in order to avoid wait.

Pierre Part Donut Shop, early morning weekends only.

Tampicos in Morgan City. Tue-Sunday, Mexican food with Louisiana flare, lively atmosphere. Excellent verde sauce, guacamole, and margaritas in lounge.

The Cabin Restaurant in Burnside. Daily, casual, historic building, antique decor, good Louisiana food and service, reasonable prices.

John Folse Restaurant in Donaldsonville. Upscale, excellent food and service, varied seasonal menu, may need reservations. Call for schedule.

Nottoway Plantation, lovely surroundings, varied menu, mid-day desserts & coffee. Call for schedule.

Are there alligators nearby?

Especially during mating season from April - June, alligators may appear in the bayou at Le Dock and nearby lakes.

Although they are unlikely to attack, please beware of gators, nutria, snakes or other local critters!

How's the fishing from the deck?

Perch, crappie, and catfish are often caught from the deck year-around.

Occasionally a cazbagou, bass or garfish can be caught or netted, but you should have alternative meal plans just in case!

Cane poles are provided on deck for guests -- bait shop is at the end of the street. Fish cleaning table on deck.

Are there any Cajun craftspeople to visit in Pierre Part?

Some local craftspeople welcome visitors/customers by appointment and are located within walking distance or short drive.

Raymond Sedotal, master wooden boat builder and wood carver. S. Bay Road, Pierre Part. 985.252.6322

Adam Morales, driftwood collector and driftwood artist. S. Bay Road, Pierre Part. 985.252.4443

Elwood Metrejean, crawfish trap maker. N. Bay Road, Pierre Part. 985.252.6088

Where can we hear some local music?

On the weekends, try Chilly's Club on Lake Road in Pierre Part to hear local musicians play their unique style of swamp pop music.