The property is beautiful. You could take 2-3 hrs just enjoying the gardens. The house furnishings are amazing and a must see. The tour guide did a great job telling the history and answering our questions. The oak trees are massive and the grounds are covered with these beauties. Walk up to the river to get a good view of what they would have seen before the levee was built. I highly recommend Houmas House and Gardens.

my wife and I stayed in the caretakers cottage on 3/30-3/31/2022, I was told the cottage was not used often. It was a delight to stay there. Very comfortable king bed, spacious interior, fantastic bathroom. Everything very clean, plenty of towels, great Keurig coffee maker with assorted pod selections. Golf cart service on really a few moments notice to anywhere on the property. Literally every member of the staff; gift shop, golf cart service, tour guide, waiters, restaurant hosts, breakfast attendants, museum guide, landscaping and lawn service personnel, even the owner when I believe he answered the phone at 630 in the morning when I had a question about the check out time, every single one of them was engaging, polite, and answered any questions I had. Can you tell that the employees here like working for the owner? I did. Do you get a house tour where you see the owners personal bedroom and office? I did. The owner has delivered an experience extremely hard to get anywhere else. I have stayed at 4 star hotels for a solid week each in Paris, Rome, Florence, and Venice, none of them have achieved what the owner of Houmas House has. His vision, taste, elegance-uniqueness, and achieving a beautiful atmosphere where his guests can feel at home with an engaging experience, is a testament to a true architect of exceeding one’s expectations by far. If you want the experience of staying on the property of excellence, forged by a visionary, you must stay at Houmas House.

We arrived early and they let us go ahead and do the tour before our scheduled one. Patrick our tour guide was amazing! He took his time and gave everybody the chance to take pictures if they wanted to. He was very knowledgeable and didn’t rush us through the tour. The gardens are very beautiful and picturesque! We absolutely loved the whole experience! Great job Patrick!

You would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful setting and gardens! The attention to detail is seen everywhere you turn here. The food here is fabulous. The Inn is true luxury. The access to the Mighty Mississippi is a great addition. Watching river traffic with a cocktail is mesmerizing.

The hotel has a very period atmosphere. The house is a little smaller, but the facilities are very good. The price is a little expensive, but the beauty of the entire manor makes you feel that it is worth the money. At night, the swans are as beautiful as paradise under the lake and lights, and the manor is in the lake. The reflection of the place is refreshing, and the harmony of the peacock and the rooster, this is a place worth coming again, just a pity that dinner needs a reservation, so don't know if the meal is delicious

I did a little research as a weekend get away for myself and the wife to spend some time away. For $25 each we were able to spend as much time on the gardens as we wanted and the tickets included going to the Great River Road Museum. There is no veterans discount but the ticket prices were reasonable. Best to get there early to get a good spot for parking. Bring water and snacks especially during the summer months. Yes make sure to wear comfortable shoes. The grounds are awesome to walk and most of the buildings are still intact with the Turtle Bar located in one of what looks like a gatehouse. With three restaurants located on the property you do have choice of what to eat. We ate at Latils Landing which was located in the same building that the River Road Museum is located. The food was priced well unlike some other places that depend on tourists. The food was tasty and filling. I would definitely be coming back when it is a little cooler to enjoy the vast expanse of gardens on the property.

This was an excellent plantation tour. Huge parking lot with ample room. We bought tickets online for a certain time for the tour. The grounds were impeccable. Beautifully groomed and well cared for. Beautiful lake with swans, geese, and ducks. We had an excellent tour guy. He knew his stuff. Great historical stories to go along with the facts of the home. Each room was carefully decorated to the period and some with original furniture. Very friendly people as well. Tour took about 1:10. We walked the grounds a bit so the whole visit was about 1:40. Oh forgot the nice little kitty to greet you when u get there.

My visit to Houmas House and Gardens was a delightful escape into the charm of the Old South. The lush gardens surrounding the antebellum mansion were a sight to behold, offering a serene and picturesque backdrop. The guided tour through the mansion was informative and gave a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the era. What sets this plantation apart is the attention to detail and the dedication to preserving its history. The cuisine at the on-site restaurant was exquisite, offering a taste of Southern culinary traditions. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or just a peaceful day out, Houmas House and Gardens is a lovely destination to explore and enjoy.

Beautiful old sugar plantation. Great home tour. Incredible gardens with 900 year old Southern live Oak trees. Lovely large gift shop. I would highly recommend.

This historical site is just magical! The gardens and mansion is over the top gorgeous! The guide was wonderful. I am really disappointed to have missed the Museum that was built. It sounds amazing. They allowed my little dog on the tour with me. I chose to carry her so she would not have a potty incident. But every little detail was beyond impressive. This is the best of all the plantations to explore!

We loved touring and staying at Houmas House Plantation! The accommodations were stunning, clean, and reasonably priced. The gardens alone are worth every penny!! We stayed nearly a week and enjoyed every minute. The food at The Carriage House was wonderful. Our tour of the big house, led by Ruby, was very interesting. She was friendly and full of information. Make sure you stop in the gardens and visit Charlie, he likes music and will talk with you.

This was our first plantation tour of our week-long trip. Overall, it was a great experience, and our guide, Ruby, was excellent. She was able to answer most of the questions posed to her and did answer all questions related to the estate. We were surprised to learn that the current owner actually lives there and more surprised that he allowed the tour through his private rooms. The gardens were absolutely gorgeous and had a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The admission price was a little steep, but learning the history around that particular piece of property was priceless.

Great tour of the house. Our guide, Darren, explained the history of the important objects and paintings in the building, as well as how the building has been modified over time by different people. Very kind guy. Let me play the piano, and I felt so honored. The garden is absolutely EXTRAORDINARY!! So much detail, texture, and uniqueness to explore. Beautiful architecture. Deserves these 5 stars.

Absolutely gorgeous! The flowers are amazing and I saw some that I've never come across before. Everyone on the grounds and in the shop were just absolutely kind and informative. The different types of gardens were well put together. Definitely recommend to everyone.

This was my first visit to a plantation house and it was very nice. Our guide was a man and I wish I could remember his name. He lad long gray hair and he gave an excellent tour and you could tell he enjoyed giving it. The house was very nice with lots of history. There is much to see in the house. You even get to see one of the dining rooms for Latils Landing restaurant which is an excellent restaurant. The grounds are perfectly manicured and it is very peaceful to wander around and see.

Not enough room to appreciate this gorgeous piece of history. Guide was educated, funny and informative. Grounds are immaculate. Wish we had scheduled all day here. Lunch on site delicious. Museum and Inn will be next visit. Great for family tours. Parking plentiful. Some stairs. Gift shop well stocked. Put this on your bucket list.

A beautiful plantation with wonderful food and a very informative museum! We didn’t do the tour but there is so much to see and do on your own, we didn’t feel we needed the tour! Museum was amazing, restaurant was fantastic (our server was very professional and accommodating) We loved every moment and highly recommend seeing this historical place!!

What an awesome experience! Went with my family and we loved it. Lots to see. The house tour was easy and the guide was great. Learned a lot. The gardens you walk through on your own. Enjoyed that too. Went have a drink at the Turtle Bar. Felt nice to sit inside out of the heat. The giftshop has so much stuff there. We bought a couple of things there. This is my third plantation visit. The other two, Oak Alley and Nottoway. This tour and plantation ground is the best one out of the three. I'd recommend coming here.

Excellent tour! We loved Mrs. Ruby, our tour guide! She was very informative and patient with us and all of our questions. The cost for two adults is $70 plus tax but that cost includes a self-guided tour of the gardens which are very beautiful! There's a restaurant and bar here. The bar makes great Bloody Mary's! While walking around the gardens, be sure to visit the bird. He talks and he loves attention! Houmas House is where the movie Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte was filmed and you can see the room Bette Davis stayed in. If you can, watch the movie before visiting. You'll recognize some of the rooms from the movie. My husband and I have done this your several times and we enjoy it each time! Can't wait to come back!

We love this place, we’ve stayed there a few times. Love the rooms, the grounds are beautiful and the food is great ( especially the breakfast). You must do the house tour, and visit the museum, all of the staff are super nice. Last year we went around Christmas time and it was decorated beautifully. We’re going back in December this year. I believe it’s going to be a tradition.

The grounds are spectacular with many areas to explore and the black swans were a sight to see. The tour of the house was informative and interesting. The trees were amazing, including a 600 year old oak tree. Definitely worth the visit.

The tour guide was knowledgeable and provided some good stories about the house and her owners. Gardens are STUNNING and photos don’t do them justice. I would have loved to learn more about the rest of the property/buildings and history but definitely worth the stop!

Exquisite restored antebellum mansion and playfully designed grounds filled with eclectic art. Also, excellent food and drink, a museum, and comfy rooms in cabins arranged along a gorgeous oak alley. Highest recommendation.