Historic home on Vermilion River | House in Lafayette, LA

Imagine watching the river flow from your front porch, set on a spacious one-acre riverfront property shaded by majestic pecan and live oak trees. This unique getaway on the Vermilion River offers an enchanting escape, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature’s beauty. Nestled within this serene landscape is a one-of-a-kind 1800s Acadian home, blending the charm of its storied past with the comforts of modern living.
Nestled at the end of a secluded driveway, beyond the classic Milton lift bridge, lies this hidden gem—the historic Riverhouse (circa late 1800s). The property ensures privacy and tranquility, offering a serene retreat with one of a kind views of the Vermilion River from its elevated vantage point, framed by massive windows. As a bridgeside home, the gentle hum of cars passing over the bridge adds to the unique charm of this distinctive property. If bridge noise might be an issues, this may not be the property for you (Sound machine located bedside incase bridge noise is an issue for sleeping)
The Riverhouse combines old-world charm with modern comforts. Inside, you’ll find tall ceilings and solid oak floors, complemented by contemporary updates throughout. The large master bedroom features a spacious walk-in closet. Modern amenities include fast Wi-Fi and smart home technology, ensuring convenience without compromising the home’s historic character.
Other things to note:
We charge an additional $25 per night per pet, with a maximum limit of 2 pets. Please ensure pets are not allowed on the furniture and are kept in a crate if left unattended.
To uphold environmentally responsible practices, we provide filtered water from the refrigerator dispenser instead of bottled water. Additionally, water and ice filters are changed regularly according to a scheduled maintenance plan.
Fire-pit:
If firewood is available, we offer 5 logs of complimentary firewood. $10 for 10 logs thereafter.
Please send message on VRBO of how many bundles of 10 logs used so we can charge. This fee is used to help offset the cost of restocking firewood for our guests conviencne. Firewood is also available at local gas stations and groceries stores nearby.
Trashcan pickup at the road is on Friday mornings.
For the security of our guest and the safety of our home, we have security cameras outside of the house only and they do not record audio.
Although the Riverhouse is newer to VRBO we are not new to hosting it on other short term rental platforms and currently have a flawless 5 Star average and is listed as a "Guest Favorite" based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. See the below reviews
Chealse
Rating, 5 stars
1 week ago
Stayed with kids
I really loved this place... i didn't wanna leave... it' was worthy and more... i can't wait to book again
Clifton
Rating, 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Stayed with kids
very peaceful and beautiful. great spot to fish . and enjoy time with family and friends
Joel
Rating, 5 stars
4 weeks ago
Stayed a few nights
Quaint little place out of the way in Lafayette. House was very clean and well appointed and host communicated well.
James
Rating, 5 stars
May 2024
Stayed a few nights
Peaceful and extremely close to great restaurants . Enjoyed the spectacular view! The house was phenomenal, we extremely enjoyed our stay and hated to leave!
Victoria
New York, New York
Rating, 5 stars
May 2024
Stayed a few nights
The Riverhouse was a dream to stay in! The house was beautiful and Mike left a care package of travel essentials that was so helpful. The house is right on the water and has a beautiful porch that we spent time on each morning. Mike was very kind and checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. He was very responsive when we had questions as well. Definitely recommend staying here! We want to come back!
Cassandra
Rating, 5 stars
May 2024
Stayed with kids
We had a great stay, wish it was longer. The house was charming and extremely comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Matt
Sycamore, Illinois
Rating, 5 stars
May 2024
Stayed with a pet
We loved it here! We're from Chicago but have some familiarity with the area and this was a great place to stay! It had the coziness of Louisiana as well as being close enough to the main Lafayette area. Mike was fantastic in accommodating our graduation party and his responsiveness was greatly appreciated. We'll stay here again in the future!
Kay
Springhill, Louisiana
Rating, 5 stars
May 2024
Stayed with a pet
Mike gives very good instructions on how to find the place and the driveway. He was very responsive if we needed anything however it was all set up so nice and already prepared for anything you needed! The atmosphere was awesome because you were kinda away from neighbors but had neighbors. It was very peaceful. I loved the house because it was that farm feeling with even a rooster next door to say hello but far enough away it was funny to me! The location was convenient to any direction we wanted to go! I will most definitely look him up again if we have more baseball games over there! We absolutely loved it ! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Renee
Seattle, Washington
Rating, 5 stars
April 2024
Stayed a few nights
Just loved the river house. Beautiful porch, on which you can sit on rocking chairs watching the river flow. Amazing massive clear windows bring light throughout the space. Comfortable bed and well appointed kitchen. Such a great place to relax while in town for the festival. Would stay again. Very responsive host. Highly recommended.
Albert
Oran, Missouri
Rating, 5 stars
April 2024
Stayed with a pet
WOW! This was definitely the place as advertised. Mike was extremely helpful in all areas that we had questions about, from places to eat and things to do. We probably bugged him a little too much but he was awesome. We will definitely book this house in the future. It was absolutely beautiful for each of our nine days there.
Emerald D
Raleigh, North Carolina
Rating, 5 stars
April 2022
Stayed with a pet
The river cottage is a hidden gem in Milton. The house is beautifully restored and the river views are incredible. The whole family loved their time there and can’t wait to go again.
Anthony
Pasadena, California
Rating, 5 stars
April 2022
Stayed over a week
Words cannot describe this amazing human being named Mike.
Mike greeted me with open arms. He represents the state of Louisiana in a way that Louisiana should be represented. Good humans. Because that's what you're going to find in Louisiana.
Mike went out of his way to ensure that my stay was not only comfortable but safe, clean and hospitable. he even provided me with amenities that he didn't advertise. .

Historic home on Vermilion River is located in Milton. Historic home on Vermilion River provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic home on Vermilion River has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Milton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Milton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.