We like Magnolia Terrace. The mansions section seems a little quieter (maybe because of no trundle beds - so no families of five), and it's right next to the bridge to Ol' Man Island. The mansions themselves are very large, however, so depending upon where you're at in the building itself will determine about how far you are from the main building. My wife likes the decor of the mansion rooms better, but I kind of like the rustic look of the bayou rooms - although there's not much difference other than the furniture. I thought the quiet pools of the mansions also seemed less crowded than the ones in the bayou.