My husband Calvin and i live in Madisonville on 2 acres ...since the kids are gone we have 2 spare Bedrooms in our home to offer for our guests We created a great relaxing front yard with Koi fish ponds Bird feeders Flowerbeds and a nice front deck to overlook and hear the splash of water from the fountains while you can have a nice Breakfast with fresh Yard eggs ....yes we have our very own chickens too! The drive to downtown New Orleans is about 45 minutes to an hour depending traffic! we have a nice front deck you can sit and relax with a glass of wine ... you can come and go as you please ...my husband always mentions that we have no curfew ! since we live here we welcome to meet and interact with our visitors ...if you like your privacy that's ok too ...but either my husband Calvin or I am here for any questions on what's to do in Madisonville and surrounding towns as well as New Orleans! Madisonville is a unique town ..it kept a small feel even thou after hurricane katrina a lots of people moved to this north side of lake pontchartrain . There is a lake road you can drive down to see the lighthouse and maybe a alligator or 2.. The riverfront has a nice little cafe..some restaurants ..and just a scenic atmosphere. We also have bicycles you can take a spin thru town! über ,Lyft is available but no local transportation.. we have plenty of parking on the property ... we would like you to feel right at home here so we do NOT HAVE A RULE BOOK ! Our Labrador Ace likes to play ball so you have a companion out in the back yard ..