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The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable!

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Exterior
Exterior
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Girard Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lafayette, LA
  • Place, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Museum of Acadiana
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Girard Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable!

Step into this exquisitely updated vintage gem nestled in Freetown, between Downtown Lafayette and the University of Louisiana. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of timeless allure and contemporary luxury as you relish in a fully renovated historic home. Indulge in the comforts of the modern world while basking in the unmistakable character and charm of yesteryears.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please report any damage or issues.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2447248vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lafayette

Located in Lafayette, this holiday home is in the city centre. Four Corners Shopping Center and Jacobs Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mouton Monument and Parc de Lafayette. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cajundome or Blackham Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Lafayette, LA

What's nearby

  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alexandre Mouton House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Acadiana Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Children's Museum of Acadiana - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Girard Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 17 min walk
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Njoy Curry Masala - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KOK Wings And Things - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spoonbill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Poolhall - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue House - Historic & Completely Updated, Walkable! located?

Located in Freetown - Port Rico, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Mouton Monument. Alexandre Mouton House and The Acadiana Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes. Lafayette Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, nice and friendly conversationsThank you and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
Jerry, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Would most definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Noah, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, spacious, perfect for our stay! The owner, Tyler, was very prompt with communication. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Kathryn, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was easy to find and close to many of the places we visited. The house was a great place to stay while we checked out the local antique stores. The host shared some gluten free restaurants where I could eat. The older home was remodeled well while keeping it's charm. The place was clean and I appreciated the easy parking beside the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
Christina, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean house! The host was fantastic! Very family- friendly. 5 star rating! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Kyla, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was historic but updated. It was very clean in a nice neighborhood. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were spacious.Very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Chris, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, comfortable, thoughtfully stocked, and in a nice location for walking to downtown. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Erica, so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive review of your experience. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Ty, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful from booking to departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
John we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DON P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property centrally located. Very clean. Quality beds. Very quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Don, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We has a wonderful stay. House was beautifully decorated, extremely clean which is a hige deal for me. Any questions were responded in a timely manner with suggestions on where to go.Highly suggest.Thank you for a wonderful stay Mama TCHEFSUPERIOR WI
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Tanya, we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I were so lucky to celebrate the new year at this beautiful house! The location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Kate we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanovia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! Home had adequate amenities. Host was very responsive. We had no issues. I would definitely stay at this location when visiting the area again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Sanovia, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a great review of your experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communications with our house prior to our visit was excellent. The house is absolutely fantastic with all amenities you would ever need! It is one of the best VRBO‘s. We have ever stayed in and we will definitely book it again when we return to Lafayette.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Willis we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at The Blue House! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our short stay in Lafayette. We will absolutely book this place again when we come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Jamie we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in a great location for walking to ULL campus and Girard Park. It was clean and well equipped. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Katherine, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Blue House! We look forward to hosting you again! Tyler & Ashley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David & Mallory N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so clean and cosy!! Perfect for what we needed and so picture perfect!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Mallory we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was absolutely beautiful! The rooms were so comfortable, we loved the special touches in the rooms with the sound machines, the kitchen had everything you could need and more! Our whole family kept saying how cute this home was and how comfortable we were. Thank you, Tyler!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Denise, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks for taking the time to relay your experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blue House. Great locatiion, with easy access to ULL and downtown; fun and funky decor; and plenty of games and puzzles we could play together. The weather was chilly so we didn't get to use the porch swing but on nicer days, that would be sweet. Tyler was a gracious and repsonsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Warren we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Fabuolous property in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Paul, We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your experience—we truly appreciate you! -Tyler
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest house!

Loved our stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Katie, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks so much for choosing our property and taking the time to leave a positive review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Visit ing family and friends

Very nice property and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
Sandy, we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Blue House! Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Blue House

Enjoyed our stay, The Blue House was amazing, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
Diane, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Blue House! Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive and detailed review to help our future guests feel comfortable staying with us as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came down to Lafayette for a baseball tournament and this house looked perfect for the 5 of us. Needless to say it was amazing and a comfortable stay. Tyler was very attentive to any questions I had and friendly. The neighborhood was clean and nice. The house itself was just gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Halee we’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Blue House! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Tyler & Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Blue House

Very nice and well kept.Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2025
Steve! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive and detailed review!

About the host

Hosted by Tyler Albrecht

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Hey I am the owner of The Blue House! I am a local Realtor and outdoor enthusiast. I wanted to create an amazing space that my guests, friends, and family would love. This is what we came up with I hope you like it! I have way too many hobbies...I am a licensed skydiver, soccer player, snowboarder, hunter, dirtbike rider, boater, longboarder, cyclist, runner. You name it I probably do it. I love to travel and hope you enjoy my city!

Why they chose this property

For the last 10 years, I have been living in and renovating this beautiful old home now known as "The Blue House". It has become a local landmark around town ever since it got its new paint job which became the namesake. A lot of the repairs and updates I have done myself including painting the exterior that 'dynamic blue'! I had plenty of help along the way to transform this historic beauty back to its former glory with all the modern creature comforts. I hope you enjoy and take care of my home.

What makes this property unique

There are countless benefits to staying here as opposed to another home or hotel. The location is impeccable. The Attakaps bicycle trail wraps around the corner that the house sits on and you are within walking distance to all that Lafayette has to offer. During the winter you can nuzzle up next to the old gas fireplace and in the summer enjoy the simple life as you rock back and forth on the front porch swing. Enjoy the big game on the 70" smart tv and enjoy any of the games we have on the inviting dining room table. Plenty of parking and plenty of space to feel right at home while you're away from home. The Primary bedroom features a kitchenette with a pull-out microwave, mini fridge, quartz countertops, and floating shelves! Also, a private deck and French door entrance. The primary bathroom has a second set of washer/dryer.

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