[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake Vacation home in Karnack with a hot tub ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818500/95818496/03aaa2a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818500/95818496/668f6ff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818500/95818496/26b81b20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818500/95818496/1ba78572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818500/95818496/73dbb326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Caddo Lake / Big Lake in Karnack, Tx, where this serene space offers a tranquil retreat. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, you'll have ample room to unwind. Take advantage of the large kitchen and open floor plan or enjoy year-round fun boating on Caddo Lake with kayaks available for guest use. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space at Caddo Lake / Big Lake in Karnack, Tx. Right across the road from Tuckers boat ramp for launching. Covered boat parking and charging at on site carport.Also, daily or overnight in water boat parking available for $3 day.Enjoy year-round fun boating, duck hunting, fishing, and frogging on Caddo Lake. Hunting is also available at the Caddo Lake national wildlife refuge located behind the property. 4 Bedrooms (all queens) 2 Baths (1 shower only, 1 shower/tub combo) Large kitchen Open floor plan Laundry room Private hot tub on front porchOutdoor firepit & seating Kayaks availf9r giest use. Entire house. Located in a rural areaGeneral need items:Zapps convenient store (bait, snacks, drinks, NO GAS): 5 miles / 6 minsFamily Dollar: 8.5 miles / 14 minsRestaurants: Zapps BBQ: 5 miles / 6 minsBig Pines: 10.5 miles / 18 mins (also available by boat)Shady Glade Café: 13.5 miles / 22 mins (also available by boat)Lighthouse Bar & Grill: 14 miles / 22 minsGrocery Store / Gas: Spring Market: 16 miles / 18 minsThings to do: Caddo Lake State Park: 9 miles / 17 minsCaddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge: 4.5 miles / 12 minsGator & Friends: 16.5 miles / 19 minsSplash Kingdom (seasonal): 24.5 miles / 29 mins ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95430000/95423300/95423226/9b632801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WATERFRONT.Cozy Cabin on the water- in a quiet tributary of Caddo Lake! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 652163 ## 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%7C32.67414%2C-94.09808&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u4R-a9BJ9isoMQTqCe3xwS2y2l8=) Karnack, TX #### What's nearby - Caddo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Caddo Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 27.8 km - Martha Josey Ranch - 33 min drive - 31.0 km - Horseshoe Bossier City Casino - 50 min drive - 56.9 km #### Getting around - Marshall Depot - 36 min drive - Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Big Pines Lodge - ‬24 min drive - ‪Lighthouse Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive - ‪Shady Glade Cafe - ‬28 min drive - ‪Pelican Lodge Catfish - ‬57 min drive - ‪Madea's Kitchen - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake on Oct 21, 2025 start from CA $179.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Karnack-Hotels-The-Gator-Den-At-Caddo-Lake-Big-Lake.h95818496.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Caddo Lake and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Caddo Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area is 10 mi (16.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gator Den at Caddo Lake / Big Lake Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! My crew and I enjoyed the stay very much. All 4 of us were comfortable the entire week. Would definitely stay again. ##### Chris S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Beautiful property and friendly owners. Highly recommend booking the gators den ##### James H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trinity R. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So much FUN The Gator Den was such a blast! Absolutely a beautiful property, so many perks and amenities. Easy to park, walking distance to Tuckers boat launch, and the owners are incredibly helpful. 5 21 year old women were able to have fun comfortably and celebrate our friend getting married. The only suggestion I could even add is a curtain to cover the sliding glass door bc it is very easy to see in at night. Other than that, it’s a perfect place to stay! ##### Trinity R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Loretta R. May 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sisters weekend Very relaxing. Furniture comfy with lots of space ##### Loretta R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. Mar 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin on Caddo Lake The cabin is as advertised. It was very clean. Had plenty of room for everyone. The front screened in porch is a great for relaxing and enjoying the hot tub. You can see the lake from the front porch. The mattresses are new. They are a little too firm for my preferences, but that’s a personal preference and nothing against the host or house. WiFi and data aren’t great, but then why do you need internet when you’re at the lake. ##### Lisa L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lois M. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice owner it wasn’t exactly what we were expecting. We did have roaches and ants. The landlord dropped off some bait but it didn’t really change anything. The sofa quit working we tried everything and couldn’t get it to work but in messing with it there was cereal and something spilled under the couch. Cereal in the couch. There was a poor dog that was hungry and hung out we finally fed her she was starving we couldn’t get anyone to come get her. ##### Lois M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael M. Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Gator Den We saw mouse droppings in the cabinet above the stove. Every dish we tried to use was dirty, had to be washed to use. Bugs were in the kids beds. They had to sleep on the couch. And they said they colud hear mice, making noises. They guy that runs the boat ramp was very nosey. Demanding we pay 3 dollars to fish. We didnt see anywhere it said we needed to pay. No big deal. Other than that, the stay was ok. ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janna S. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Janna S. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alabama H. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The spot you want The owner was a pleasure to work with. She made our trip a breeze to stay with and help set up our trip for success. The house was very nice and clean. The proximity to the boat ramp made getting on and off the water in a snap. If you like to fish this is the place to stay. Our group had a great time. ##### Alabama H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill C. Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great short trip This was perfect for a girls weekend away. We were safe and very secluded. I wish we could have seen the water, but the boat tour was close and great. ##### Jill C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan V. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect option Needed a base camp for 24 hrs while on the lake for a photo shoot. Gator Den was perfect for our needs! The host allowed us to drop our bags a bit early and plug in a crock pot to get dinner rolling. The property was tiddy inside and out. Newer clean appliances and comfortable beds and couches. Showers hot and good pressure. It is within walking distance of the lake and had ample space to bark a boat or two overnight. Thank you April! ##### Jonathan V. 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