[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and furnished balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549100/33549075/b2cebb17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549100/33549075/07d5e4e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549100/33549075/425fcaf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549100/33549075/cb1ff8c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549100/33549075/1fcb0755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the real natural Louisiana bayou and marshes at this unique home overlooking Bayou Barataria, where Pirate Jean Lafitte once roamed. From the largest decks and docks in the area, take in beautiful views of the bayou while enjoying direct access for fishing, boating, kayaking or paddle boarding. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Fireplace - Parking available - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter Come live the Louisiana Bayou Life! Recently picked as the #2 "Magnificent Escapes in Louisiana"! Only 25 miles to New Orleans' French Quarter and Bourbon Street but worlds away as you sit overlooking one of Louisiana's most famous Bayous. Bayou Barataria which once was the home of Pirate Jean Lafitte. From the largest and nicest decks and docks in the Lafitte/Barataria area you can sit over the water as you take in the beautiful views of the bayou and Bayou Life. This unique home overlooks the real natural Louisiana bayou and marshes providing the perfect setting to experience the serenity and beauty of the Bayou Life. Don't be fooled by other listings in the area that aren't even near the water or is a house crammed together with many other houses on a man made canal with only other houses as the view. Please check out our views and then compare it to all the others.... there is no comparison. Our unique place provides direct access to the Bayou for fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, or just relaxing. From the largest, nicest decks and docks on Bayou Barataria you can truly experience the Bayou Life. Fish and crab from the dock, keep your boat in the water ready to go, or our fishing guides can pick you up from your backdoor. A true Bayou experience! Bayou Life Charter Fishing offers a complete fishing experience package. Relax, drink your coffee on the dock as the sun rises, and step straight on to the boat. We are at the end of the Lafitte/Barataria area so the boat ride to your fishing hole is that much closer. After booking contact us and we will arrange the perfect fishing and Bayou Life experience. We can set up swamp tours, airboat tours, boating excursions, and sunset wine cruises. We even have unique access to a neighbors softshell crab experience not offered anywhere else. Come for a visit and we can make sure you have a unique, complete Bayou Life experience. We provide crab traps and fishing poles complete with bait to experience catching your own dinner the Bayou Life way. With provided notice we can even bait the traps and set them out prior to your arrival so they can start catching dinner. Each rental will have 5 lbs of jumbo shrimp caught by neighboring fishermen (contact me at booking to reserve). No better way to start off livin’ the Bayou Life than with fresh local jumbo shrimp for dinner. We strive to provide everything you will need to make your stay wonderful. Home is completely equipped with BBQ, smoker, fire pit, and patio furniture for a relaxing and enjoyable Bayou Life experience. Kitchen is completely stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils, and gadgets you could want as well as an extensive amount of spices, condiments, salad dressings, and much more so you don't have to waste time and money at the grocery store. Even has a boiling pot setup for a traditional Louisiana seafood boil. And if that wasn't enough there are kayaks, a paddle board, crab traps, and fishing poles for your use. We also just added a commercial ice machine for FREE ICE! If you choose to hit Bourbon Street and do a little partying don't worry about driving....No problem getting to and from the New Orleans French Quarter....I have several Uber drivers on call and ready to take you to and from the New Orleans French Quarter or anywhere in New Orleans at any time of the day or night. Boat may be kept during your stay in the water tied to the dock. Dock is equipped with ropes, cleats, and bumpers. There is plenty of parking available with additional space if needed on an adjacent lot. You have room to keep several cars and boats on trailers in this area. The property has two rental units. Each are completely independent and on separate floors. The only shared areas are the outside docks, decks, and patios....there are several docks, decks, and patios providing plenty of room. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. For larger groups contact me about using the other unit which sleeps an additional 8 people. If this property is booked or if you want a single unit home please contact me...I have another beautiful home next door that may be of interest to you. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Furnished balcony/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 5 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside of the home. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33647100/33647071/7c38b0c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. 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Supervise all children.. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Contact host for party approval before booking ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking is only allowed outside of the home. ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 Note from host: Contact host for party approval before booking 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 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.67236%2C-90.11101&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ojoph2DzJTaMFAW830MXilg0R88=) Barataria, LA #### What's nearby - Port of New Orleans - 42 min drive - 45.7 km - Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 42 min drive - 45.7 km - Caesars Superdome - 43 min drive - 47.5 km - Canal Street - 44 min drive - 46.4 km - Bourbon Street - 44 min drive - 47.1 km #### Getting around - Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boutte's Bayou Restaurant - ‬20 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive - ‪Jeans Country Kitchen - ‬20 min drive - ‪Jan's Cajun Restaurant - ‬20 min drive - ‪Dabarge - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve and within 25 mi (40 km) of West Jefferson Medical Center and Wego Shopping Center. Boomtown Casino and TPC Louisiana are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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