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Country Living in the Heart of Louisiana
Family-friendly holiday home with free breakfast and fitness centre
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4 74.3 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Southern University and A&M College
- Place, Raising Cane's River Center
- Place, Louisiana State University
- Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
First Full Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Second Full Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Country Living in the Heart of Louisiana
Ready for short-term or vacation rental: one-bedroom ground level apartment, fully furnished, king bed, modern kitchen, two full baths (one ADA compliant), laundry in-house, and a full-size sofa/futon in the living room for extra sleeping space. This short-term rental is part of an emerging small working farm and bed and breakfast. Enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and warm Louisiana hospitality. We have installed a whole house water filtration system which means fresh tasting water for drinking as well as chemical free water for bathing/washing.
Located in the heart of Louisiana, Ethel is a quiet, rural community in beautiful East Feliciana Parish, which is part of an area known as the Florida Parishes. Nestled among several historic towns, Ethel is just 30 minutes from the capital city of Baton Rouge and the campus of Louisiana State University, and just two hours from New Orleans. Historic towns and cities within a short drive of Ethel are Clinton (founded in 1824), Jackson (founded in 1815), St. Francisville (established in 1809), and just a short trip across the John James Audubon Bridge is New Roads which began as a trading post in the 1720s. These historic towns and cities offer much in the way of history, antiques, cuisine, and many other attractions. If you’re an LSU or Southern University sports fan you can enjoy a quiet stay in the country while attending your favorite college sports.
Other attractions near your stay: Just 4 miles from Belle Terre is Barnhill Preserve where you can experience a hands-on encounter with exotic animals. June through early July is exciting with berry picking at several “you-pick” blueberry orchards nearby. Port Hudson State Historic Site is a short dive away. And, the city of Zachary is just a 20 minute drive from Ethel, where you can find many city conveniences and food choices to suit any tastes.
Located in the heart of Louisiana, Ethel is a quiet, rural community in beautiful East Feliciana Parish, which is part of an area known as the Florida Parishes. Nestled among several historic towns, Ethel is just 30 minutes from the capital city of Baton Rouge and the campus of Louisiana State University, and just two hours from New Orleans. Historic towns and cities within a short drive of Ethel are Clinton (founded in 1824), Jackson (founded in 1815), St. Francisville (established in 1809), and just a short trip across the John James Audubon Bridge is New Roads which began as a trading post in the 1720s. These historic towns and cities offer much in the way of history, antiques, cuisine, and many other attractions. If you’re an LSU or Southern University sports fan you can enjoy a quiet stay in the country while attending your favorite college sports.
Other attractions near your stay: Just 4 miles from Belle Terre is Barnhill Preserve where you can experience a hands-on encounter with exotic animals. June through early July is exciting with berry picking at several “you-pick” blueberry orchards nearby. Port Hudson State Historic Site is a short dive away. And, the city of Zachary is just a 20 minute drive from Ethel, where you can find many city conveniences and food choices to suit any tastes.
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
North America

Ethel, LA
What's nearby
- Baton Rouge Zoo - 36 min drive - 35.7 km
- Southern University and A&M College - 36 min drive - 36.2 km
- Raising Cane's River Center - 47 min drive - 50.3 km
- Louisiana State University - 50 min drive - 52.9 km
- Tiger Stadium - 51 min drive - 55.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Backroads Steak And Seafood - 10 min drive
- Pop's Lil' Stop - 19 min drive
- Z Z's Top Spot - 14 min drive
- Back Roads - 10 min drive
- Lay Lay Trucking LLC - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Julie Doucet

Owners Julie Doucet and Gregg Pettis dreamed of a place in the country where the hustle and bustle of the city can fade into crickets, fireflies, and a serenade by frogs. A particular dream was to have a more self-reliant life, producing their own food and having a more active lifestyle. While not completely finished, their dream of living the ultimate farm-to-table life is well on its way with a 5,500 square foot raised-bed garden, which is already productive. Belle Terre has one established colony of honey bees from which honey is harvested each July. The chicken "palace" is currently under construction. Soon to be added are other farm animals such as chickens, rabbits, and goats.
Why they chose this property
This property held so much promise for the vision that Julie and Gregg had of a sustainable, country life. While it took some work to get it from the 1,900 sq ft beginning to it's current spacious 4,000 sq ft accommodations, they have enjoyed making this place their own.
What makes this property unique
Ethel is a quiet, rural community, with the friendliest people you can imagine. It was the perfect location to build Julie and Gregg's dream of a more sustainable life.
Languages:
French, Spanish
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