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Grand Bayou Noir

  • Inn Details

    A truly grand home, Georgian style, on serene Big Bayou Black, located in the heart of the Cajun Bayou country. We are surrounded by four acres of beautiful old live oak trees. We keep chickens, ducks, bees, and have an organic vegetable garden, a citrus orchard and plenty of banana trees. Formal dining room and living room with fireplace plus a huge screen porch and patio. Two rooms with private bath, one suite with private bath and private patio as well as handicapped access suite has private hot tub on balcony and private entrance.FEATURED ON NBC TODAY SHOW.We do garden weddings up to 300 guests.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Tim is a district court judge and Debbie is a realtor. We hunt,fish, make garden (south Louisiana slang for having a vegetable garden), have chickens, ducks, are beekeepers and raise citrus trees. We are also bicyclists, love to barbecue and cook cajun food.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • some French

    • some Spanish

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Conference Rooms

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

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  • Nightly Rate

    $120 - $160

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 pm    Check out: 12:00 noon

    • Deposit amount required: one half of room rate

    • Cancellations: 48 hours notice before arrival or deposit is forfeited

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Length of stay
      Percent off: 10%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:00 am to 9:00 am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area


    Special meal options


    Additional food services

    • free beer

  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Suburban


    City

    • New Orleans

    • Distance to city: 55 miles

    • Directions to property:


    Airport

    • New Orleans, LA (MSY) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Out of New Orleans Airport right to Interstate 310, take the Houma-Boutte ramp until you reach Highway 90. You will turn right on Highway 90 and proceed for about 25 minutes heading towards Houma. Take the first Houma Exit onto Highway 182, turning left at the stop sign. Follow this highway past the Houma Courier Building (on your right), take first right along Big Bayou Black. In the second block you will see us on the left hand side of the road--a big white house with many oak trees.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Airboat Tours

    • Swamp Tours

    • Outlet Stores

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hunting

    • Sight-seeing

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    wonderful!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    wonderful old plantation-style b&b. great breakfast and hospitality. never thought i would look forward to going to Houma, bayou noir has changed my mind! i love staying there. Judge Ellender and Herbert are such wonderful hosts. worth the trip to enjoy the beautiful Carribean-style garden which grows beautiful citrus which eventually lands on your plate at breakfast. Dine at Cafe Dominique's and a drink at Bar Roussel while visiting.


    Great stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    My wife and I had a wonderful time. The house, landscaping and hospitality were outstanding and completely overshot the standard.


    Be treated like part of the Family

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Stayed at Grand Bayou Noir for 3 nights in June 2011. They treated us like family from the moment we stepped out of the car! This is much more than a simple Bed and Breakfast - you'll be welcomed into the family and treated to some incredible South Louisiana cooking (for us, this included several meals in addition to the generous breakfasts.) The extra cost for the "honeymoon suite" is well worth it for the additional privacy it provides. Rooms are not maid-serviced daily, which is no problem at all if you know how to make your own bed. Would suggest this B&B to anyone looking to get a true Bayou experience!


    A Fantastic Family in Southern Louisiana

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We escaped from our own 4 acre B & B in the wine country of northern California to search out a welcoming, relaxing B & B in southern Louisiana. We found all that and more at Grand Bayou Noir. Tim and Debbie and Herbert provided comfort, culture and cuisine worthy of return visits! Theirs is a passkey to plantation living as we imagine it. The grounds are spacious and manicured, the rooms private, the hospitality superb. Here is a B & B that puts guests first from start to finish. We left with recipes to replicate and reasons to return... Thank-you! —Jerry and Bev Stemach


    Incredible setting for a perfect wedding

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    2 weeks ago my wife & I were married at Grand Bayou Noir by Tim Ellender. My wife is from Houma and our families are spread all over the states from Houston to Louisville. The New Orleans airport is only 45 minutes away & made for easy travel for most out of town guests & there are 2 hotels within a mile of the bed & breakfast that housed most of our guests. I have stayed here quite a few times since Hurricane Katrina and it gets better each time. The grounds are amazing, our wedding was in the afternoon and guests were seated in the back yard underneath the old oak trees while we stood underneath the iron gazebo structure. We had about 175 guests in attendance and the setting and food (catering is done on site) was excellent! We had some of the best brisket I have ever tasted along with gumbo, jambalaya, crab dip, coconut shrimp, etc.. The tent provided room for several tables, a band & plenty of room for dancing. Outside the tent there are areas to gather in both small or large groups. Our friends in attendance have asked us to consider an anniversary party because they had so much fun... We'll see! To anyone considering a wedding in Terrabonne Parrish, if you are looking for an outdoor wedding beneath gorgeous trees and want it to be done by someone who is used to having weddings then you should strongly consider Grand Bayou Noir. With on site catering & plenty of room for either a small or large event your expectations will be exceeded!


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