Tensas Tower: Voted Most Unique BNB in Louisiana!

Tower in New Iberia, Louisiana

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Paul
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

In historic Downtown New Iberia

Steps from the Bayou Teche Museum, with shops and restaurants along Main Street all walkable

A one-of-a-kind tower on the bayou

A three-story architectural tower with balconies overlooking the bayou and a sculpture garden below

Guests call it unforgettable

Guests describe this as unlike anywhere they've stayed, praising the architecture, cleanliness, and Paul's responsiveness
VOTED MOST UNIQUE BNB IN LOUISIANA!!! - Good Housekeeping Magazine

Explore Cajun Country in luxury & style! Soaring above the banks of the Bayou Teche in the heart of Historic New Iberia, this contemporary architectural wonder is like no other!

Relax & enjoy the scenic views of the Bayou Teche from one of the soaring balconies or step back in time & explore the unique, southern charm of Downtown New Iberia, in walking distance from shops, delicious restaurants, attractions, & local festivals.

The space
Our contemporary home offers guests all the amenities and luxuries to make oneself feel right at home. We have sought to equip our home to a high standard and to anticipate your needs by providing all the things you might want for a luxurious stay. Here is an overview of what the Tensas Tower has to offer:

1st Floor / Grounds
- Sculpture Garden and boat docking
- Free off-street parking
- Common entry vestibule

2nd Floor
- European-styled Kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and fully equipped kitchen amenities
- Modern decor living space with HDTV, stereo system, and convertible sofa bed
- Half bath
- Entertaining balcony over looking the Bayou Teche with grill and outdoor dining

3rd Floor
- Private Bedroom Suite with King Bed, closet, and HDTV
- Full bath featuring a walk-in, luxury shower with massaging sprays
- Private covered balcony with outdoor lounge seating

****IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
The condo does NOT have an elevator. Guests must use a spiral stair to access all 3 floors of the condo unit. This spiral stair is narrow and for some guests can be tricky to use if you are disabled, impaired, and/or unfamiliar with spiral stairs. Always use the handrail when on the spiral stairs. Please use caution when carrying items like suitcases, ice chests, groceries, supplies, etc. up and down the spiral stairs. Typically, the smaller the load is to carry up, the easier it is. We highly suggest guests pack in smaller suitcases since large suitcase maybe difficult to bring up 2 flights of stairs. We also have shoulder bags that can be helpful for carrying items up the stairs. Please note that this is not an ADA accessible facility.

Guest access
Guests are allowed access to the parking area, 1st floor entry vestibule, and 2nd/3rd floors of condo unit. The Bayou Teche boardwalk and waterfront park are both public areas that guests are allowed to access. Guests are prohibited from entry into the 1st floor garage and roof top. Please do not climb the access stairs to roof.

Since this condo unit is attached to an office suite, it is common for the office employees to enter/exit the office through the 1st floor entry vestibule during normal business hours.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Park view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 164 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Tensas Tower is located right in the heart of the award winning and national recognized historic districts of Downtown New Iberia. Explore the quaint historic commercial district to find beautifully preserved architecture, the picturesque Bayou Teche, and a variety of independently owned shops, boutiques, antiques, galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants. Downtown is also home to numerous festivals, farmers’ markets, parades, and special events year round.

You can also take a leisurely stroll down the historic residential district of Main Street for a look at a stunning collection of wonderfully preserved 18th century homes among the majestic live oaks. This is a great place to experience the history, culture, art, and cuisines of Cajun country along the Bayou Teche.

Meet your host

Superhost
164 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: Paul J. Allain, Architect APAC
Speaks English

Paul is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • David

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 1:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm