Camellia House Bed and Breakfast 426 East Rutland St. Covington Louisiana 70433 USA http://www.camelliahouse.net Phone: +1-985-893-2442 Cellular: +1-985-264-4973

General Information

8/29/08 - HURRICANE UPDATE - WE ARE OPEN AND WILL REMAIN OPEN LORD WILLING - IN CASE OF STORM HITTING AROUND US AND IF PHONES ARE NOT WORKING MY CELL IS 985-264-4973 IF CALLS DO NOT GO THRU TRY TEXT MESSAGING - TEXTING WORKED AFTER KATRINA!!! IF THAT DOES NOT WORK TRY 985-373-5271 ALSO EMAIL. IF ALL ELSE FAILS JUST KNOCK ON FRONT DOOR (PRAY FRONT DOOR WILL STILL BE STANDING !!!) THANK YOU, LINDA

The Camellia House B&B is a gracious old "Raised Louisiana Cottage" located in the heart of Covington's downtown historic district. Step off our porch and walk the town, browse our wonderful shops, dine at our fine restaurants, enjoy our many street fairs and festivals,walk or ride the Tammany Trace, and then - come home. Come home to swing on the porch, float in the POOL, sit fireside in the garden, relax in the outdoor HOT TUB, and then nestle into a luxurious bed.


Each suite is fully private and self contained and has its own PRIVATE ENTRANCE from the porch, PRIVATE BATH, WIRELESS INTERNET, microwave, coffee service and fully stocked refrigerator. Continental 'plus' breakfast setup in privacy of you suite evening before. Suites are wonderfully furnished with antiques and local architectural accent pieces. They are extremely comfortable but not fussy or overdonec. We invite you to come and enjoy our home and a touch of southern "Covington" hospitality.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Private entrance suites
• There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 150.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 150.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: B&B Facilities
  Unless otherwise pre-arranged with innkeeper, all bed and breakfast facilities are available for use only to registerd guests.

Amenities

Meals

• A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: at your leisure - self serve
• Breakfast is served in the privacy or your suite or can be, taken to porch or poolside
• Additional food services included in room rate: fresh pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, hot and cold cereals, coffee, teas, hot chocolate, milk, juice, soft drinks and bottled water

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (outdoors only)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Children are welcome (close adult supervision)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (A credit card is required at the time of booking. No charges processed until the cancellation period begins. Deposit pd by check allowed w/ prior arrngmnt. All deposits subject to cancellation policy.)
• Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is 11 am
• Cancellations:
  Cancellations within 14 days of checkin of your first nights stay are subject to charge for the entire reservation if room cannot be comparably rebooked. Any nights that are rebooked will be refunded - those not rebooked will be charged. Credit cards are charged the full amount for entire reservation 14 days prior to arrival. If arrangments have been made to pay by check - check is due for entire reservation amount 14 days prior to arrival also. Presentation of actual credit card and cardholder signature will be required at checkin to complete transaction. All holiday and special event nights are subject to 30 day cancellation policy (same as above except 30 days) and will be stated at time reservation is made. Reservation confirmation will be supplied by e-mail or US postal service.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Raised Louisiana Cottage
• Built in 1927
• Opened for business in 2001
• Restored / Remodeled in 2000
• Parking available

Location

• Geographic region: North Shore
• Location is best described as: City w / Small Town Feel, Downtown Historic District
  
• Nearest major city: New Orleans, LA (45 miles South)
• Directions to property:
  Exit off I-12 at Covington/Madisonville (HWY 21) - go north - go 2 red lights down to 8th street - at red light - take right on 8th - go till ends - take left at Jahncke Ave. - stay on Jahncke (mile to mile half) til get to intersection at Rutland Street- 4 way stop sign - look across intersection to left corner - you are here
• Nearest major airport: MSY 40 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take I-10 East to Causeway Blvd exit - exit Causeway Blvd North/Mandeville - Continue north across 24 mile Causeway Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain to I-12 - Get on I-12 going west to next exit - Covington / Madisonville exit (Hwy 21) - now follow the 'Directions to Property' listed above

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Linda and Don Chambless
  Linda and Don are native New Orleanians who escaped the big city 10 years ago to experience the sense of community and small town feel that Covington offers. Their lives changed - they opened their own business - a lawn and landscape maintenance business - and then a B&B. They are living their dreams. Don loves to work outside, exercise and live healthy. Linda loves to garden (La. Master Gardener class of 1998), collect antiques and architectural salvage, and renovate old homes.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Alligator Farm, St Tammany Trace, Swamp Tours, Global Wildlife , Mississippi Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Farmers Market, St. Tammany Trace ( 31 miles long bike/hike trail, Local Fairs & Festivals, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming pool