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Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 41800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches

The Southern Retreat house is a step back in time with all the modern amenities and is just 19 miles from historic Front Street of Natchitoches. This peaceful 2 bedroom house that sleeps 4 is located on 5 acres of lakefront property. It’s beautiful antique decor along with breath taking views of cypress trees and spanish moss sets this place apart from any other. This place offers an ideal vacation spot year-round. Located on the property is a private boat launch to Black Lake for access to great fishing. Provided for your relaxation is a wood fire pit and charcoal grill over looking the lake, ideal for grilling and lounging. Or don’t cook and enjoy the renowned restaurant, Lakewood Inn, located just 0.3 miles from the house. Located on the property for your outside enjoyment is a private basketball court, horse shoes, and lake access for lake fishing. A stay with us is a chance to unwind, relax, explore, and enjoy the history Natchitoches has to offer. So come and create memories that will last for ever.

Property manager

Eric Crowder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No extra guests in the home overnight. Guests breaking the rule will be fined $100 a guest over the limit. Contact me for approval and payment.
Absolutely no pets of any kind allowed in the home. Guest who allow pets in the home will be fined a $250 pet cleaning fee.
No smoking in the home or gasping substances allowed in the home. You are more than welcome to smoke outside.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Located in Saline, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Red River and Cane River National Heritage Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Ed Lester Farms. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Historic District Shopping - 34 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Cane River National Heritage Area - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Northwestern State University - 37 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Gator Country Louisiana Alligator Park - 48 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Cane River Creole National Historical Park - 51 min drive - 53.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenny's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Etta's Meat Pies - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sport-A-Pak - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Derbco Sales - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Red River and within 20 mi (32 km) of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Historic District Shopping. Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store and Old Courthouse Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Great Time.

We went to the Christmas festival and had a great time: eating, shopping, and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing inviroment

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southern Retreat

Very well-appointed home in beautiful surroundings! I have never seen so many moss-covered trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was beautiful and tranquil. The host was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway for R&R

Beautiful, peaceful property with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Natchitoches Surprise

The town is adorable, many restaurants, shops, and things to do. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Next time we will stay in town, but this property was nice and we felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Relaxing

Went for a weekend getaway to relax and spend time with friends. The accomodations were incredible and had everything we needed. Would definitely visit again or recommend to anyone going to the area. Eric was very responsive to all of our questions and provided excellent local recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S., Denham Springs, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on beautiful property

This was one of my favorite stays in Louisiana - the house was so roomy and comfortable. Had everything and was decorated so beautifully for the Christmas holidays! The property was just lovely with a gorgeous view of the Cypress trees in the lake out back. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

Beautiful house and views. Felt like being at home. Everyone enjoyed the stay. Close proximity to Natchitoches. Simple drive to town. We plan to do this again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet property and beautiful location

Eric was a responsive host, helping us in locating the property and replying quickly to our questions. The house was very clean and decorated for the season. We appreciated especially the kind note from the owner and recommendation for the nearby restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

My best friend and I always do something for our birthdays and this year we brought our husbands. We had a great time. It was relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three Grandmothers Getaway Wkend

A lovely place, nestled under beautiful spanish moss filled trees. Very peaceful and quiet. It is a good 20 minute drive from town and hidden back off the main road. I’m glad we arrived before dark so we could familiarize ourselves with our surroundings. The Lakeview Inn restaurant was a good place to eat and conveniently located less than a 1/4 mile from the house. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake View

The space was amazing—clean, quiet and peaceful. Tucked away from the main road, but not too far. A few miles from Natchitoches, but not a straight shot. Definitely would make a day trip there as opposed to a night trip. Great communication from host! If you want to “unplug” and enjoy peace and quiet, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Peaceful house on Black Lake

The house was very comfortable and well decorated. It had everything we needed. Eric even supplied a new blender when we said we needed one. The view was wonderful. I understood there was a king size bed in the master bedroom. It seemed to be a queen. The page on the VRBO was no longer available to verify the bed size. Overall it was a very nice and peaceful property. It was farther away from Natchitoches than expected and was a very hard drive into the city over old roads.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

KATHY F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful county setting But

The house is clean and has most things needed for a comfortable stay. Except for ice and large coffee mugs. But it feels like the owner still lives there. Personal pictures everywhere, clothes in the closets, food in the frig and freezer. And prescription meds in the kitchen cabinets. The house is located in a very remote area and was probably not the best location for 2 70 + single ladies. And there is no WIFI, and cell service was very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property! Very clean! Lovely home! Our hostess Eric was great. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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