La Maison de Belle

This restored 1898 house was moved to this large, pretty property near the university. The downstairs suite is a knockout, with its own parlor, private porch, and enormous bathroom -- just right for a honeymoon. The two upstairs rooms have garret ceilings, a queen or king bed, and one has the original dinky cast-iron tub. The coolest thing (if available -- it's booked through May 2012) is the cottage in back: a two-bedroom, dark cypress wood-paneled dwelling where author John Kennedy Toole wrote part of A Confederacy of Dunces. It has a full kitchen so it's a good choice for families, though it's not particularly spacious or light (the effect is cozy at night). The entertaining chef-owner's tasty new breakfast may include eggs benedict with crawfish étouffée or fresh beignets.

Facilities:
Limited Wi-Fi access from public areas only (free)

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