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3.0 of 5
7107 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA 71303
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Susan's Cottages Bed and Breakfast
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4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Nice for a "getaway weekend"”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

The rooms really are a lovely as they appear in the photos on the website. We stayed in the Sweetheart room, one of two in the Carriage House, but no one was in the other room, so we had total privacy. We strolled along the bayou at the back of the property and took photos of the ducks swimming among the lily pads and of the ever-so-superior goats in the pen next-door. The Sweetheart room includes a kitchen area, with dishes and glasses in a china cabinet, a small table and chairs, a fridge and microwave, and sink; a sitting area with loveseat and end tables; and a jacuzzi tub as well as shower. True, the television is a small, older model that can really only be watched from the loveseat -- but who goes on a romantic weekend to watch t.v.? Now for the negatives -- there was no one in the office when we arrived. In fact, it was locked. My husband waited there while I drove over to the cottages (they are across the road) to see if maybe someone was over there, but no. After waiting another a few minutes, I called the number on our reservation. Susan answered and explained that she had been called away suddenly, but had left the keys in the interior door. I understand why she wouldn't want to put that in a note, but there was nothing indicating we should call her or even that she knew we were coming. As the other reviewers mentioned, the "breakfast" leaves much to be desired. We found two biscuits and two muffins under a glass dome when we arrived, so that by the time we ate them the next morning, they were at least a day old. There were small packets of jelly and jam in the fridge, but no butter. The packets of instant grits, instant oats, and instant cocoa are too much like what we eat at home to be really thrilling. We still might have had the oats, except that they were the faux-fruit-and-cream type; plain or cinnamon/sugar would be a better choice. The only creamer was powdered. At check, something was said about the "full-breakfast option," but there's nothing about it on their website.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Fairhope, AL
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice place with a few issues”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2009

We stayed at the Rose Cottage of Susan's Cottages for a night on our way home this week. It is an exceptionally nicely furnished and cleanly kept place.
That said, the TV is small (24 inch?) and across the room (15 to 20 ft.) from the bed and chairs, which makes viewing difficult. There was no internet wireless connection available, another drawback.
The cottages are situated between two highways and best I can tell the French doors at the back and the front of the cottage are single paned so there can be road noise, especially in the morning when people are going to work.
Finally, the "Breakfast" part of the B & B experience consisted of packs of oatmeal, miscellaneous canned juices and a few assorted but definitely on the cheap end breakfast rolls/bagels. Not exactly what I was expecting.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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New England
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Hidden Gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2008
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May be the cleanest place I have ever stayed. Obviously the owner has a lot of pride in her property. Very nice country setting as well. I stayed in the carriage house which was not as big as the cabins but it was lovely. Great bed. Great breakfast (self serve in room but that was fine). Super furnishings. One small complaint is the TV was off to the side of the bed and I could not find the remote control - also only 3 channels but we all need to get away from TV anyway. The positives greatly out weigh this little complaint. In central Louisiana the options for lodging are limited and this place is an oasis! Highest recomendations!

  • Liked — Super clean and beautiful
  • Disliked — TV set up not that great
  • Stayed January 2008, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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7107 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA 71303
Price range (per night):* INR7,524 - 7,746

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