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Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Smart TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lacombe, LA
  • Lake Pontchartrain
    4 min drive
  • Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
    6 min drive
  • Fontainebleau State Park
    14 min drive
  • Belle Chasse, LA (BCS-Southern Seaplane)
    69 min drive

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Living area

Incredible Lakefront home

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (22)
The price is CA $273
per night
CA $619 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Incredible Lakefront home

About the area

Lacombe

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and 2 miles (3 km) of Saint Tammany State Game Refuge with a stay here. Lake Pontchartrain and Bayou Lacombe Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pontchartrain - 4 min drive
  • Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 14 min drive
  • Canal Street - 56 min drive
  • Bourbon Street - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 21 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal And Judy's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Janie Brown's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Char Lou's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat

Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular sunrises, sunsets and even glimpses of Bald Eagles. Lacombe Bayou offers beautiful waterways and a traditional Louisiana experience minutes away from Lake Pontchartrain.

There are two security cameras on the exterior of the house.

Property manager

Laura 985/966-5666 David 985/966-4092

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 20 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: NO pets!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: House on bayou water and house raised.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Max 6 people allowed.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Max 6 people allowed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
House is beautiful and well maintained. The view is spectacular. Owners were attentive to ourvneeds. Highly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good base in the bayous for a Louisiana experience!
When we arrived this house (or "camp" as they say) was clean, well-stocked, has a quality about it, and has an awesome view of a slow-moving river. It took a very still night with calm water for a flashlight to penetrate the water enough to see a single alligator swimming. There are mosquitoes around, but don't spoil an evening on the Adirondack chairs looking out over the river. The camp is well built but does vibrate when the wind comes up, might be disconcerting to some, and I guess is a feature of being built up on wood pilings. Take "coastal flood warnings" as relevant - we had one and there was minor flooding of the boat dock and water across the road - not enough to prevent us driving anywhere though. We used this camp as a base to see some of the surrounding Northshore, and drive into New Orleans over the endless Lake Pontchartrain causeway (about 24 miles long). GPS navigation for visitors should be considered essential when driving anywhere in the state. On a fussy note, we would like to have seen proximity lights come on in the parking area under the camp for when we arrived back at night. There is a range of cooking pans, but all have Teflon coatings well known to be toxic, so we had to buy a few ceramic pans at Walmart. And I would like to have seen more EV chargers - both in the rental properties available and in the state in general. This camp is a great base for a New Orleans and Louisiana experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayou Serenity
I stayed at the property with a friend. We loved the scenic views and the abundant wildlife in the area. Sunrise on the deck with coffee is the only way to go. Television was unnecessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time staying here - Fantastic!
Just as great as the first time I stayed here. The host Laura is very responsive and accommodating. A beautiful home and layout. Views are amazing. Will be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was awesome we injoyed it so much can’t wait to go back
The crabing was good the camp was awesome the people were so good if you had a question they were on it absolutely a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy r., Flomaton

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We felt at home!! The veiw is breathtaking and the nature just makes this place even more amazing. We will definitely be coming back to make more family memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

catlin j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Beautiful camp with the best view of bayou lacombe in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

lydia l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
National wildlife refuge
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon Getaway
Extremely clean and awesome view of the sunrise and sunset on the bayou!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayou stay
It was a very nice place and at a great location for the Bayou.Beautiful scenes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
House was very nice. Location was perfect. Host was excellent. We had a great time and look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water-front property on a nature preserve. What could be better!
The property was even nicer than we hoped - clean, comfortable, well-maintained. The sunrise view over the nature preserve was quite spectacular! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get busy living
I've stayed at 6 different rentals around this area this is the best imo
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as pictured!
Lovely views and very clean. My only complaint would be the lack of freshness of the towels - they needed to be washed with softener and dried completely. We did that ourselves. Otherwise, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmelia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
The home was clean and cozy. Im one that has the horrible habit of falling asleep to the noise of a TV. There were no tvs in the bedrooms, but I used my tablet. Worked out fine. The view of the lake was especially beautiful to wale up to. The restaurants suggested by host were delicious and good customer service. Nearly an hour drive to the city, but this made our getaway that more unique. We had the best of both worlds on this New Orleans vacay. Camp David delivered!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bayou Getaway
If you are looking for clean, simple, comfortable getaway this place is it! The property is convenient to Mandeville and Slidell. One of the best restaurants, Sal and Judy's is right around the corner. We enjoyed the access to the water, fishing off the dock and the cute river otter that stopped for a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss on the bayou
Camp David is a wonderful home situated on Bayou Lacombe. It's location puts you within 15 minutes of either Slidell or Pearl River or you can drive to Metairie or New Orleans in about 45 minutes. The home is spacious and extremely comfortable. Our bed was great and every night was restful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023
We absolutely LOVED this property! The house was immaculate and extremely comfortable. The location is stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., Linclon Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location and Place!
Myself and friends came down from Canada for a week to explore the area and enjoy a relaxing place to stay. This was everything we were hoping for. This is a great place and in such a great location! Not one flaw, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Clarinda, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time in Lacombe
We stayed here for 10 days and actually enjoyed the house and the area even more than we had anticipated. We enjoyed early morning coffee on the deck watching the sunrise over the bayou. It was beautiful. We also enjoyed the patio area under the house in the shade and usually had a very nice breeze. We played games at the table and used the grill numerous times. The beds were sooo comfortable. I have a bad back and it did great on our mattress. We enjoyed numerous outings to various area attractions but were always happy to return to "our home" in Lacombe. Laura was always available and so helpful with any questions we had. Would highly recommend a stay at Camp David.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B., Reno, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and location!
Four adults stayed for a weekend for a small family trip. The house is very comfortable with good sized bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking at the house. Laura was very helpful providing links for local information and restaurants. The pictures do not do justice to the views. Both sunrise and sunset can be seen and are amazing. The waterway is peaceful. There’s plenty of fishing/crabing right from the dock. It is just a short drive into New Orleans for a visit if you like. Mandeville and Slidell have close by shopping and restaurants. We would definitely book the house again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lydia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location Big branch marsh wildlife refuge is gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ace!
We had a wonderful time and this place is gorgeous! The owner was very nice and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Clean, relaxing, great location, beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed our time and hope to go back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The owners were very helpful and responsible
Bad weather shortened our stay and owners handled the matter responsibly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022