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Tensas Tower on the Teche | Downtown New Iberia

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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New Iberia, LA
  • Place, Books Along The Teche
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Iberia Parish Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tensas Tower on the Teche | Downtown New Iberia

Explore Cajun Country in absolute luxury and 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 and explore the unique, southern charm of Downtown New Iberia. All within walking distance from numerous shops, delicious restaurants, engaging attractions, & local festivals.

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.

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.

Arrival is self check-in and you will be provided with check-in instructions prior to your arrival. We live only a few minutes away from the home and work in the adjacent office suite next door. Should you need to reach us, we are always available by phone 24/7 for questions or recommendations. Also, you will have the entire home to yourself, however there is a shared entry vestibule with the adjacent office next door.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Shadows of the Teche. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Shadows of the Teche and George Rodrique Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

-Quiet hours will be observed between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM every day. -Access is prohibited to 1st floor garage & roof top.
- No smoking or vaping is allowed in the condo unit or balconies. - Please dispose of any trash in designated trash receptacle near parking.
- Involvement with any open flames, illegal drug activity, firearms, fighting, and/or fireworks is strictly prohibited.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Tensas Tower on the Teche Downtown New Iberia
Tensas Tower on the Teche | Downtown New Iberia New Iberia

Tensas Tower on the Teche | Downtown New Iberia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edmond L.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great, enjoyed our stay will definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay! The bed was super comfy and the shower was awesome!! Super cute place to stay with great views of the bayou. Make sure to try out Lizzie's for a yummy dinner and the Church Ally Cafe for great coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

Clean, classy, and cozy. Tensas Tower was perfect for our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. We truly enjoyed everything about the condo and its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G., Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Tiny

First, the spiral staircase that takes you from the ground level entry door to the 2nd floor living area, and then from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor bedroom and full bath is narrow and steep. I had no problem, but any bag larger than a backpack stayed in the car. We absolutely loved every minute at this property. The apartment had everything we needed. Coffee maker worked great, ice maker in the freezer was full of ice. Pots to cook, salt, pepper and cajun seasoning. My son slept on the sofa downstairs and the king bed on the 3rd floor was very comfortable. We enjoyed the patio immensely, and spent the evenings out there. There are a few good restaurants walking distance and a family member of mine with a boat picked us up at the dock out front and took us for a ride. We plan to rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay!

Paul is always a great communicator and the property is always first class…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drena F., Houston, united states

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

My husband and I took a weekend trip to New Iberia for our 21st wedding anniversary. He is a big history buff and has been wanting to visit the tabasco plantation. We had a very relaxing time. The place was neat, clean, and intriguing. We lad a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan LeDay W.

Liked: Cleanliness

RYAN LEDAY

TENSAS TOWER WAS REALLY APPEALING AND THE PLACE WAS LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA RIGHT WHERE WE NEEDED TO BE, THIS PLACE IS VERY UNIQUE AND DESIGN AWESOME, OVERALL STAY WAS GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The condo was just as described. Great location. Thankfully I read the reviews and prepared myself for the narrow spiral stair case. Pack smaller bags and not too heavy or large size luggage. We will absolutely book again when we are back in the New Iberia area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nijah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Ambiance

Wonderful stay. The property was just as described. Great location to amazing eateries. Met great people and enjoyed great food. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Comfortable Clean

Perfect for us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern masterpiece

Everything you need down to make up wipes. Just a lovely stay. Quiet. Local businesses in walking distance. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Saginaw, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

This was one of the most unique properties we've stayed in. The view from both decks was wonderful. What a magical place. Even with my husband's bad knee, he said the spiral staircase challenge was worth it. When we win the lottery, we would like this architect to build our dream home. Attention to details - including basket nook in bathroom was top notch. Stay here. You will be glad you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B., New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Waterfront Rental

Wonderful weekend stay at this property. Everything you needed, and the perfect location. Easy access to restaurants, local sites and the farmers market. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

We just loved the property and views! Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

A fantastically quirky yet well equipped and comfortable property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and Private

This property was just as adverised and then some. Very private, quiet location. Time spent on the two decks was wonderful. Very comfortable inside and well equipped. Don't dismiss the warning about the stairs, as they are tricky, and won't allow passage of large ice-chests, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keely G., Silsbee, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

First off it’s stunning, the clean lines and design off the charts. The attention to detail with all the peck cypress, beautiful wood floors make this massive steel structure warm and inviting. Our Kiddos said coolest place ever and I would agree. Very private with amazing 2+3rd floor views of downtown and the Bayou Teche and sneak views of Shadows on the Teche next door. We will definitely stay here again when we return to New Iberia.. Book it you will not be disappointed. Also beautiful grounds below with a floating dock for great bayou views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G., Monroe, Louisiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and unique property

Amazing property! The unique contemporary design is so fun and the view of the bayou is fantastic! Situated downtown near lots of wonderful local restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best lodging we had in southern Louisiana

Thank you again for the wonderful stay we had at the Tensas Tower of New Iberia, Louisiana. We loved the uniqueness of the home ... the design, the gorgeous views, and the history of the grounds. The outline of the USS Tensas (CSS Tom Sugg) wreck site was the draw. The beautiful weather allowed us to eat dinner out on the "tongue deck" overlooking the wreck and the Bayou Teche. Our stay was very special for us, and something we'll never forget. The location also could not be beat -- right next door to Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation. On top of our lodging at such an incredible place, Paul personally made us feel at home and special. It was a great experience -- the best lodging we had in southern Louisiana over our two-week journey!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property

The property was very nice and very unique. It had everything you need to make yourself comfortable. If going to this area it’s a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., New Orleans, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cool place!

Super cool place. Stairs aren’t great for kids or luggage but we were prewarned. Loved the balconies, location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, Modern Luxury

Unique Property with great atmosphere and high end furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beckie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Stay

This unusual and visually stimulating property was comfortable for a weekend visit. The kitchen is amply equipped, the master bed was most comfortable, and the property is in a great location with a masterful view of the bayou and the town. The spiral staircase can be a bit tricky. Overall, we are very pleased to have visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020