Acadiana / Cajun Country
Grand Coteau · St. Landry Parish
Community type: An intentional community, eco-village, off-grid homestead, or cooperative organized around shared values.
Burleigh Plantation is an intentional tiny-home village on four acres of historic Grand Coteau countryside, founded by Karen McCoy after she downsized from a full-size house into a THOW she finished with family. Rather than an RV-park row, the layout groups roughly three homes in semi-circles around shared green space—with a community pavilion for monthly food-and-music gatherings, gardening, and cooperative homestead life minutes from Lafayette and Carencro.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 30/50A electric hookups per pad |
| Waste & Sewer System | On-site septic and water; dump/compost options cited on Choose Tiny |
| Build Certifications | No NOAH/RVIA certification required per operator listing—design review for owner-built and manufactured THOWs |
| Pet Constraints | Indoor pets only; no reptiles per Choose Tiny pet policy |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
~
$500/mo
lot rent including water, sewer, electricity, trash, and lawn service (Choose Tiny 2026—confirm current)
~$500/mo lot rent including water, sewer, electricity, trash, and lawn service (Choose Tiny 2026 confirm current)
Turn-key & purchase benchmarks
Home price range
$500
deposit with contract
Utility inclusions
Water, sewer, electricity, trash, and lawn maintenance bundled in cited monthly rate
Lease mechanics
deposit with contract; 12-month minimum; background check and HOA agreement required
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Maximum ~500 sq ft THOW footprint; average lot ~900 sq ft with gravel pad and driveway
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Homes arranged in semi-circle clusters to preserve plantation landscape—not linear RV-park rows
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Compost toilet and greywater-friendly practices cited; confirm primary waste routing with operator
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied electric standard; propane available
Site edibles & gardens
Community gardening, food gatherings, and individual beds encouraged—holistic health and permaculture focus
Media & site documentation
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Planning land you own in St. Landry Parish?
Burleigh Plantation is a rural THOW land-lease village—not the same as owning a St. Landry Parish parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
BYO THOW on individual gravel pads (~900 sq ft average per Choose Tiny) with driveway parking. Cluster phases of three homes around common areas—not a linear RV layout. THOWs up to ~500 sq ft; wheels-on-piers anchoring commonly recommended to satisfy Louisiana codes. 30/50A electric; septic and water on site.
Development ongoing with immediate THOW openings cited on Choose Tiny (2026). Roughly eleven total lots planned in clustered phases; background check, HOA agreement, and 12-month minimum lease required. Contact via Facebook Messenger for tours and current turnover.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Community garden
- Clubhouse
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
Private agricultural/homestead lot leases in St. Landry Parish—12-month minimum, background check, and HOA agreement required per operator listings. Indoor pets only; reptiles not permitted. THOW anchoring and pier placement commonly required—confirm current code interpretation with Karen McCoy before transport. Pricing and availability change; verify directly via Facebook Messenger before applying.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.