The Ponderosa, an Authentic Family Cottage

The Ponderosa is a unique, renovated 1500+ sq. ft., family cottage. Built around an early 1900s tenant house, in 1966. Downstairs: kitchen, dinning room, m. bedroom, living room, utility room, washer and dryer, half BR, and a full bathroom. Upstairs: full bathroom, a sitting room with a futon, sofa, and TV, a large bedroom with 2 twin beds, a day bed, & a pop up trundle bed. Quiet rural setting. 20 min. to Downtown Lafayette. Small, house trained non-shedding, dog ok, upon pre-approval. We took the steps to completely renovate and remodel our 1 - 1/2 story cottage. We decided to share it with you. I It is tastefully furnished with many generational pieces of furniture and other items. Family members have contributed their time and talents to furnish and decorate the Ponderosa. We even have on display, a good collection of pre-1966 bottles and jars that were found under the original 12 foot by 30 foot farm house, which was the original structure. In the mid 1960s my father and grandfather built the Ponderosa, as an addition to the original farm house. The original structure served as the kitchen and storage room, until recently. The old wooden floor was removed and replaced with a concrete floor. The original walls and ceiling are now part of the existing structure. The Ponderosa has been a family gathering place for over 50 years. We hope that you consider staying at the Ponderosa! We love it, and think that you will, as well. It's in a nice quiet location. In the late afternoon, we enjoy sitting out on the rear patio, listening to the birds, and the bullfrogs in the pond. We think that you will, as well. It's all yours for a relaxing quiet private stay! Quiet rural area. It's necessary to have a vehicle to get around in the rural area where the Ponderosa is located. Our Ponderosa is located 2 miles north of the Village of Cankton. In Cankton one can find Cormier's Country Store (great homemade boudin, and fresh meats), 2 dollar stores, Cankton Elementary School (public pre-K through 4th grade public school), Saint John Berchman's Roman Catholic Church, Cankton Village Hall, and the Cankton Volunteer Fire Department. It is a great peaceful small community. To the east 4 miles, one can find the town of Sunset. Sunset is a bustling small town, with several local restaurants, filling stations, convenience stores, and an active set of local artisan boutique shops, antique shops, weekend vendor booths and galleries, and Janice's Supermarket (great prepared foods, fresh meats, fresh fruit and vegetables). The City of Lafayette is only 20 minutes away. Lafayette has a great downtown area, as well as many great restaurants and cultural attractions (Vermilionville is a nationally acclaimed Cajun History themed attraction.) To the east down Interstate 10, about 35 minutes away, one will find the famous Atchafalaya Basin, the largest swamp in the United States. There are several Swamp Boat Tours, and famous restaurants to accommodate fans of the Cajun culture and "The Swamp People".