Jabberwocky's Bayou Home with Pool!

• Very nice

  Very nice

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 04/28/13
  • Review Submitted 05/05/13
  We just arrived from a six night stay at the Jabberwocky house. We chose this home for the simple fact that it was the only one we could find in the area, that was handicap accessible. We were bringing my father on vacation and he is in a wheelchair. When we arrived, we were not disappointed. There were four of us. Myself, my husband, my father, and his caretaker. The layout could not have been better for all of us to be together, but to also have privacy. We didn't realize upon reading the description, that we all had SEPARATE wings. At first, we were nervous, as we didn't know how my father could reach his caretaker, since she was in a completely different wing. No worries though, the telephone has an intercom system. Very easy to use. The bayou is filled with turtles and we even had our own alligator, that we fed almost daily. The only thing I would say, that was slightly negative, is that this house has lived thru Hurricane Katrina. The house does show some signs of this, like in the upstairs bathroom. The shower/tub enclosure was a mess. It was moldy and I didn't like that at all. The owner, has done a lot of work on the place, and continues to keep it up. That being said, it was perfect for our group and we loved every minute of it. My father, 81, was able to fish off the back porch and really loved being outdoors there and marveling at the nature. We were a quick drive, 35 minutes, to New Orleans, and the trip is very easy. If we every head back, we will definitely keep our fingers crossed that the Jabberwocky House will be available.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.

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• More than expected

  More than expected

  • Guest GB
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/30/12
  My husband and I wanted a vacation spot readily accessible to ourselves and our grandchildren. We selected this home based solely on photos. When we arrived, we were surprised by how lovely the home and the surroundings were. The photos did not do it justice. Our family has decided that this will be our destination in the future and we are all looking forward to another stay.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

  WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

  • Guest saltwater soul
  • Date of stay 07/13/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  My family (Mom, Sister, best friend, 2 teens girls, 4 kids) and myself just got home from a week at Jabberwocky. We miss it already. It was more than we expected. We each had our own area to be alone if needed and had the pool and patios to join in family fun. The home needed nothing as far as kitchen items. I wish my kitchen had such things!!! My 6 year old perfected his back dive in the pool. The pool was amazing, it was perfect for our 4 kids. They all had a wonderful time in it!!! The highlight of my 6 year olds trip was the gator that seems to call this part of the bayou home. We took trips to New Orleans daily and spent some time in Covington at the Insta-Gator Ranch. This trip was fabulous and the home made it percect!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Everything We had hoped for and more...

  Everything We had hoped for and more...

  • Guest Amy
  • Date of stay 06/10/12
  • Review Submitted 06/27/12
  My family and I spent a week at the Jabberwocky in early June. It was everything we had hoped for and more. It's a great headquarters for traveling to other destinations in Louisiana, and only a half of an hour from New Orleans. But it's difficult to want to travel when you're staying at this place. The house is right on the bayou and there is so much nature to enjoy all around you. There 's a family of big turtles living out back and from the deck you can see fish in the water. We even got to see a small alligator one morning. The design of the house was perfect for us, as my brother was traveling with us and the downstairs had an entire wing for him to use with all the amenities of a separate apartment. The pool was wonderful. The area was very safe. I would highly recommend the Jabberwocky for anyone that wants to really experience Louisiana life on the bayou while still enjoying all the comforts of home (and then some.)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Fabulous!

  Fabulous!

  • Guest Smith
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  We got away for a perfect quiet weekend in a beautiful, luscious setting. The house is unique, a great party setting, with separate living quarters that make it ideal for couples or extended family to have privacy as well as having a large area upstairs to eat and socialize. It was clean, well furnished, decorated stylishly with local artifacts and books. All of the furniture was comfortable and the bedding yummy. We watched the turtles, fish, alligators and ducks on the bayou, and there's a nature walk to the island out on to part of the property. We also spent lots of time at the pool, BBQing, cocktailing and having a great time. We were also lucky enough to have good friends on the Northshoretook us on a great boat ride up the bayou to show us the beauty of the area. It was a wonderful weekend, I'd recommend it to anyone.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Habitat Week

  Habitat Week

  • Guest Doug
  • Date of stay 04/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/02/12
  We were a group of 9 people from Seattle who came as volunteers to work for a week on Habitat for Humanity houses in St. Taminy Parish. Jabberwocky was the perfect place for us to return to and relax each evening after a hard day's work. The setting of the house gives you a great appreciation for the bayou landscape. You are surrounded by beautiful trees and water with no other development in sight once you come through the gate. The house is unique....rustic, modern..with lots of different indoor and outdoor spaces for everyone. The pool is large and very inviting. There is a boathouse and dock right at the house and a trail across the swamp to a dock on the larger bayou. The pictures do not fully capture the beauty of the setting and the uniqueness of the house. Everyone in our group was delighted with their stay.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks Doug, I'm glad that you had a good stay. From myself and everyone who lives in South Louisiana thanks for your work!

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• Jabberwocky on the Bayou

  Jabberwocky on the Bayou

  • Guest deanae
  • Date of stay 04/02/12
  • Review Submitted 04/17/12
  This was the perfect place for our family to gather and find the time to relax as we prepared for our daughters wedding. The Jabberwocky provided an opportunity to explore the local bayou, enjoy the scenery, and photograph the wildlife. The kids enjoyed the pool daily. The house is set up so that people can find a place for their own quiet time or join others on the decks to enjoy the view. Everyone enjoyed the turtles and the guest appearance of a couple alligators. Everything about Jabberwocky was as listed in the listing. I would recommend this property to others that want to visit New Orleans but don't want the hassels of staying in the city.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Thanksgiving Family Reunion

  Thanksgiving Family Reunion

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 11/22/11
  • Review Submitted 12/03/11
  Talk about a unique setting! This house has seen many functions and was a surprise when we took our first tour. It is a diamond in the rough, natural marshes of south Louisiana and has all the sights, sounds and vistas that the beautiful marshes can provide. The property was laid out with suitable access to bathroom facilities to each bedroom, ample room for a Thanksgiving meal for 10 and a large room for watching games. We had a putting green on the rose garden lawn, casting from two deck locations, a flat bottom boat for the adventurous, two kitchens for cold storage, outside grilling equipment, an elevator for our wheelchaired guest and a warm cozy woodburning fireplace for our elders to enjoy. A true adventure! We enjoyed it and will always remember our reunion at the Jabberwocky! The owner was most helpful and we would recommend this facility.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.

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• THANKSGIVING GATHERING

  THANKSGIVING GATHERING

  • Guest TC
  • Date of stay 11/22/11
  • Review Submitted 12/01/11
  Our recent family reunion at Jabberwocky was enhanced by the beauty and serenity of the bayou. The house itself appears like something from a movie set. As you enter, the sounds of wind chimes and water have a calm welcoming effect lending itself to a home atmosphere as opposed to a generic hotel room. Things we enjoyed: Watching football on a huge flat screen TV next to a roaring fire. Fishing from the dock down below. Bird and wildlife watching. Or simply just sitting out on the upper deck sipping some wine and enjoying the peace and quiet. We all had a wonderful time and will always remember our Thanksgiving 2011.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful Home and Vacation!!!!

  Wonderful Home and Vacation!!!!

  • Guest Heath
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 09/12/11
  I stayed at the Jabberwocky home for a month with my wife, three boys and in-laws. We could not have been happier with our stay. The home is spacious and had a wonderful charm to it. We spent our days swimming in the pool (my kids still talk about that pool!!!) and fishing (and crabbing) in the back on the bayou. You have many acres to yourself to enjoy bayou living in private. The location was perfect. We travelled to the French Quarter in New Orleans at least 3 times a week. It was about 45 minutes to the Gulf Coast for some gambling. We even enjoyed exploring the restaurants all along the North Shore. The owner really knows the area and gave us plenty of recommendations on what to do. We loved it so much we are even thinking about moving to the area.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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High Season- (March thru September) $450/night; $2,100/week; $5,800/month
Low Season- (October thru February) $400/night; $1,900/week; $5,000/month
Three night minimum.
Jazz Fest/Mardi Gras/Christmas/ Thanksgiving/ New Years $450 night  $2,200 week
3% charge for using credit cards.
Cleaning and damage fee - $300.00.  Refunded if left clean.
Elec. provided up to 500.00 for monthly rentals.
Deposit to be received within one week of reservation.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.