[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to Joie de Vivre Lake House at Toledo Bend Vacation home in Many with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92372700/92372628/3b95d4cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92372700/92372628/e9fe346c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92372700/92372628/e10ae42c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92372700/92372628/4ba4b606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92372700/92372628/0385e81c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Toledo Bend Lake, Joie de Vivre (Joy of Living) Lake House offers a serene retreat. Enjoy beautiful views from the open kitchen and living room space, unwind in one of three bedrooms or relax on the dock with stairs leading directly into the water. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### Welcome to Joie de Vivre Lake House at Toledo Bend Welcome to Joie de Vivre (Joy of Living) Lake House at Toledo Bend.. The sunsets on the lake are really something that pictures can not capture. Nestled in a deep-water cove right off the main lake just across from Big Bass and Buckeye Marinas, where you have the heart of the south end of the lake at your fingertips. All furnished, this quaint (3) bedroom (2) full baths home with lots of open kitchen and living room space to enjoy the beautiful views of Toledo Bend out the windows across the back of the house. It’s definitely everything you are looking for. The master bedroom is equipped with a king-size bed and full bathroom, perfect for an adult couple. The second bedroom has a king-size bed. The third bedroom has a queen bed. Included in the 2nd living room is a full-size sleeper sofa. All bedrooms come with freshly washed sheets and comfortable full-size pillows. Both bathrooms have towels and washcloths. The house also includes a washer and dryer. The kitchen is fully stocked and includes a gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, and all cooking and eating necessities. This home has a nice boat house with 2 boat lifts and a fish cleaning station. The boat house is also complete with stairs that go directly into the water and has it’s own brush-pile area to do some fishing right off the dock. Local Shopping and Food: Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Ln, Many, LA 71449 (3.5 miles or a 1-minute boat ride from the lake house). Boat fuel station available dockside. Buckeye Landing Marina, 268 Herring Dr, Many, LA 71449 (3.6 miles or a 1-minute boat ride from the lake house) Dollar General, 44840 LA-191, Many, LA 71449 (2.3 miles) Market Basket - 12054 Texas Hwy, Many, LA 71449 Your best bet for grocery shopping without having to drive to Walmart (17 miles) Toledo Town and Tackle - 11904 Texas Hwy, Many, LA 71449 Best place in town for tackle and breakfast biscuits. Mr. C’s Café has great burgers inside. Order ahead if you are short on time. Sometimes Mr. C’s Café is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Call ahead (17 miles) El Patio - 180 San Antonio Ave, Many, LA 71449 (17.2 miles) Great Mexican restaurant Gilligan's Crawfish & Grille LLC - 44 Spring St, Many, LA 71449 (19.0 miles) Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for dinner. Walmart- 25800 Highway 171, Many, LA 71449 (19 miles) Toledo Bend Family Adventure Park (25 miles) – It has a Lazy River, three swimming pools, splash-pad for kids, adult and kids’ waterslides, mini-golf, kangaroo jumper, playground, gift shop, café and more. Cypress Bend Golf Resort and Marina - (17 miles by vehicle or a 5-minute boat ride from the lake house) Extremely nice golf resort on the lake with a great restaurant. Kids can also swim on the sand beaches at the marina. Fisherman’s galley - 14934 Texas Hwy, Many, LA 71449 (20 miles) Friday and Saturday night seafood buffet Southern Classic Chicken 705 Hill St, Many, LA 71449 fast food drive through. (17 miles) Martone's Italian Restaurant - 240 HWY 171 bypass, Many, LA 71449 Very good restaurant in Many. Brick oven pizza. (18 miles) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### 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 - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34336900/34336824/30daed4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful House On The Lake Many - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 156 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=34336824&PinnedHotelID=34336824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83132500/83132463/99e0d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super clean Waterfront home with private boat launch and fishing pier on site. 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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 ## About the area Many is home to this vacation home. Cypress Bend Golf Course and Cypress Bend Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hodges Gardens State Park and Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum. [Visit our Many travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Many.dx8699) [View more Vacation homes in Many](https://www.expedia.ca/Many-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8699-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C31.37538%2C-93.61999&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ANmc5Sw_xbFCb1zWDFLI01U_g3Y=) Many, LA ### What's nearby - Toledo Bend Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - South Toledo Bend State Park - 38 min drive - 31.8 km - Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center - 43 min drive - 43.8 km - Cypress Bend Golf Course - 44 min drive - 35.4 km - Cypress Bend Park - 46 min drive - 36.5 km ### Getting around - Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) - 87 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪moonshiners - ‬60 min drive - ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sabine Social Room - ‬34 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Joie de Vivre Lake House at Toledo Bend pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Joie de Vivre Lake House at Toledo Bend? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Joie de Vivre Lake House at Toledo Bend? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to Joie de Vivre Lake House at Toledo Bend located? > Situated in Many, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Toledo Bend Reservoir and within 20 mi (32 km) of South Toledo Bend State Park and Cypress Bend Golf Course. Cypress Bend Park and Calvary Baptist Church are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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