In order to prepare for your trip to Splendor Farms, please read over our important policies:

 

MINIMUM NIGHT STAYS
All accommodations are two night minimum stays for weekends. The Guest Cottage can be rented for 2-3 night stays as well as the Guest Cabin and Guest Bunkhouse.

ONE NIGHT STAY
Our bedroom accommodations are for 2 to 3 night stays; however, a one night stay is possible based upon availability and the double occupancy rate is $255.00 a night.

To make a reservation, please use the inquiry form on our contact page or call us by phone at 985-630-8960.  *The quickest way to reach us is by phone, though we tend to answer e-mails promptly. If you have any special needs or requests let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you!

Both overnight stays and daytime visits require a reservation.

CHILDREN
Children are welcome, though we do not provide child care. Close adult supervision is required around pool, stables, and kennels. Children age 2 and under are free. We have small horses for younger children (ages 3-6) to ride in the arena. A parent or guardian must accompany small children in the arena.

CORPORATE RATE

In the area for business or to attend a special event?  We offer a Guest Room at $185 a night, plus applicable sales tax.  This rate, which includes use of the pool and a continental breakfast, without horseback riding and other farm activities, is available all year!

PETS
Guest pets must be crated (crate rental from us is $20) when you are not in your room, and on a leash when on the grounds.  There is a specific Dog Walk area for them to eliminate.  There is a $45 fee for each pet per night. Limit 2 pets per stay and must be under 30 lbs. each. Pets are not allowed in the swimming pool or in the Kennel area.

HOLIDAY RATES
There is an additional one-time charge on ALL holiday week/weekend stays:

• Guest Cottage $150
• Bunkhouse $250
• Guest Rooms $100 

The additional Holiday surcharge applies on the following holiday weekends:

• Thanksgiving weekend/week
• Christmas weekend/week
• New Years weekend/week
• Valentine's Day/weekend
• Easter weekend/week
• Memorial Day weekend/week
• Independence Day weekend/week
• Labor Day weekend/week

Vouchers, gift certificates, and half-price deals are not valid for holiday weekends or weeks.

CANCELLATIONS/RESCHEDULES
All cancellations must be made in writing. If you have to cancel or reschedule your paid stay with us, you have 6 months, but please keep in mind there may be an added charge, depending upon the season. Thank you for understanding. 

HORSEBACK RIDING
Our B&B trail rides are one (1) hour. Additional rides for overnight guests are available (barn schedule permitting), so see us about scheduling additional ride time. For your safety and comfort, and the comfort of our horses, there is a weight limit of 250 pounds to ride at Splendor Farms. Sorry, no exceptions. 

HORSEBACK RIDING WAIVER FOR CHILDREN REQUIRED
Children under age 18 riding without a parent or guardian must bring a completed Waiver Form signed by a parent/guardian and dated the day of the ride. You can find this waiver on our Riding Policies.

SWIMMING POOL
Our “heated pool” is available by request only during the months of January and February.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not permitted on our trail rides, but for Farm Stay overnight guests, you are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages.  We do not provide or sell alcohol.

SMOKING
Splendor Farms is a smoke free environment for the comfort and health of our guests and animals. Smoking is not allowed by the pool/patio, near entrances to the Guest Cottage, Guest Bunkhouse, Guest Rooms, or on the screen porch of the Guest Cottage, nor in the stable/kennel areas. Thank you for understanding! We do have one designated smoking area, however – please ask a staff member upon check in or contact us for details. Smoking in any of our accommodation(s) will result in a $100 cleaning fee.

CHECK IN/OUT
Check-in time is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m. (Guest Rooms) 12 noon (Guest Cottage/Guest Bunkhouse). Housekeeping arrives 15 minutes after your check out.  Please be punctual. Specific arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis regarding check-in and check-out depending upon availability. NOTE: If you are not checked in by 7 p.m. and haven’t made arrangements for late check-in your reservation may be cancelled without notice.

PAYMENT
A valid credit or debit card is required to book your reservation.  We require payment in full for all Trail Rides.  For Bed & Breakfast reservations we require 50% down and the remaining 50% must be paid at time of booking if within a 30 day period or at 30 days prior to the date of stay.  There is a $50.00 minimum and a 4% convenience service fee for credit or debit card payments, though you are welcome to pre-pay with a check as long as it has time to clear prior to your visit if you want to avoid the 4% credit card fee. We understand many people are trying to earn points and miles, but credit card charges are costly for a small business. Reservation confirmation will be supplied by e-mail or text. Birthday Parties and Scout Troop visits also require a $50.00 Booking Fee, which goes towards our Equine Insurance for your group. If you have to cancel, this booking fee can be applied to a re-booking of the same event within six (6) months.  Bounced check fee is $50.00. Stopped payment check fee is $100.00. The appropriate  St. Tammany Parish tax is charged on all activities, ie. bed & breakfast, trail rides, farm and petting farm visits, and birthday parties.

CANCELLATIONS
We understand that circumstances may cause you to have to cancel or reschedule your stay/ride/party, etc.... If you need to cancel please call us since your deposit or payment can be applied within six (6) months of your cancelled reservation (re-bookings must be for the same activity cancelled).  If for some reason you do not reschedule within (6) six months, you can still apply the funds to the same activity.  However, a convenience fee of $300.00 will be charged in order to apply the previously cancelled stay outside of the allotted time frame. If you cancel your reservation the day of check-in you can apply the funds for a similar stay within three (3) months.

If there’s a medical or other emergency, please call us to let us know why you couldn’t show up for your reservation. If it is deemed there are extenuating circumstances, which enable you to receive a refund, please note it can take up to six to eight weeks to receive a refund check (certain documents will be needed to verify your reason. There is a $50.00 fee to reverse credit card charges.

NO SHOWS
Please note that if you do not show up or notify us by email or text you can't make your rescheduled appointment, your credit you received for your past reservation is forfeited.

PROPERTY DAMAGES
Any property that is damaged, stolen or broken during a stay will be the full financial responsibility of the guest, including anyone traveling with the guest. Any special clean-up resulting from damages caused by the guest (or their children, pets, friends or visitors) will be charged to their credit card. Charges may need to be applied after guest departure as deemed necessary by the owner/innkeeper. Please report all spills and/or damages to the Innkeeper promptly. Examples include, but are not limited to, unusually damaged floors, doors, walls, windows, furniture, dishware, appliances, electric cords, curtains, linens, and rugs.

NO WALK-INS, PLEASE
We don’t mind if you make an appointment to see us before you decide to stay. However, arriving without our knowledge puts you at risk and makes us uncomfortable. Thank you for understanding.

VISITORS OF GUESTS
Guest visitors are only permitted on the property with prior approval of the innkeeper, while there are no other guests on the farm. If you would like to have any non-registered guests join you there is an additional charge per person, depending on the guest’s activities. Advanced notice to the innkeeper is required.

OWNERS RIGHTS'
Splendor Farms is privately owned and operated. Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. We will not be responsible for guest accidents or injuries, or for the loss of money, jewelry, or valuables of any kind.

ROOM GUARANTEE 
While we always try our best to accommodate guests in the room(s) of their choosing, occasionally we’re required to substitute rooms for a variety of reasons. We reserve the right to make room substitutions when necessary to guarantee your reservation.

RAIN DATES
On days when it rains heavily, guests will receive a “rain date” they can use (as well as their deposit) on any non-holiday weekend when there’s availability. (see “more about rain” below).

PREMIUM TV
For your entertainment, all guest rooms and accommodations include a flat screen smart TV with Amazon Fire Stick. While most available channels are free, if you purchase premium content (e.g., movies), each purchase will be added to your check-out invoice with a $10.00 convenience fee.

LOST KEYS
There is a $50.00 replacement fee for lost keys for all accommodations.

GIFT/AUCTION CERTIFICATES
Gift & Auction Certificates are not transferable and must be used before their expiration date. They cannot be used in connection with any other special or package. Tax & gratuity are not included, unless specified at time of purchase/donation.

GRATUITY
Our staff consists of high school and college students in most cases, a gratuity is not mandatory, but certainly welcomed!

MILITARY DISCOUNT
Splendor Farms is proud to offer a 10% US military discount. Discount applies to all Farm Stays and trail rides, only, by active/retired military personnel (must be present and participating).

TAX ON LIVING SOCIAL, GROUPON & AMAZON LOCAL DEALS (OR ANY OTHER 1/2 PRICE DEALS)
Tax & gratuity are not included in B&B deals on LivingSocial, Groupon and Amazon Local. After the Louisiana Association of Tax Assessors (“LATA”) December 2011 convention, we are no longer required to charge tax based on the original price on 1/2 price deals from Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon Local, etc. All 1/2 price deals will be charged the St. Tammany Parish, State of Louisiana applicable sales tax (8.7% for trail rides, birthday parties & spend the days or 7.45% for overnight Farm Stays) based on the price paid for the deal. Groupon, LivingSocial, and Amazon Local deals cannot be combined with each other or with any other Splendor Farms special or package.

VOUCHER EXTENSIONS
Prepaid gift certificates and vouchers from deal sites such as LivingSocial, Groupon and Amazon Local can be extended by 6 months for a $50.00 extension fee, per voucher. Expired deal vouchers can also be used as credit in the amount and for the activity purchased.

FIREWORKS
For the health and safety of our animals, fireworks are not allowed anywhere on the farm, except for kid-friendly sparklers, which must be used away from buildings, stables, kennels, and pool area.

ABOUT THE WEATHER
If the local weather (Bush area) is predicted to have nonstop rain at 80% or higher, we may not ride and you can choose another date, but the barn staff will make every effort to get your ride in at some point during the day.  In our experience, a rainy day is perfect for enjoying board games, watching movies, reading a book, etc in our Guest Cottage, Guest Bunkhouse, your room, and in our communal dining room area (between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.) Take a walk around the farm after a rain spell, bring rain boots and and umbrella and experience the country after a rain!

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Splendor Farms Rental Disclaimer/Agreement

We will never swim, fish, or ride alone or while intoxicated. We will never allow children in the pool or around the ponds and/or livestock/horses without constant adult supervision.

We understand that if any rescue squad is called to assist with an emergency, we will be held responsible for the associated costs.

We understand that all electronics and our personal items must be secured when they are not being physically used. We understand that all cash, passports and travel documents must be secured. The property will not be responsible for theft of items from the premises.

We understand the kennel is a separate entity and is not accessible to guests without instruction and permission.

We understand that if we start a fire in the firepit, it must be completely out before leaving the pit for the night or when not in attendance. 

We will respect other guests and not play loud music or engage in any other disrupting activities, which could disturb others.

We understand there is a specific area for smoking and for guests' pet elimination. Smoking in any of our accommodation(s) will result in a $100 cleaning fee.