[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81920000/81917800/81917718/02dcead5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81920000/81917800/81917718/13a1cade.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81920000/81917800/81917718/e9078566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81920000/81917800/81917718/cc1fd5c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81920000/81917800/81917718/7989bc82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Southern Retreat house, located on 5 acres of lakefront property, offers a peaceful retreat with modern amenities and antique decor. Unwind by the wood fire pit overlooking the lake or enjoy a meal at Lakewood Inn, just 0.3 miles away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 41800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92476200/92476154/cd49263b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RV lots for rent Campti - Pet-friendly - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=92476154&PinnedHotelID=92476154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.963425,-93.05769&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ovbbEpi%7EvP%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40QBQ%40Q%40QBQBQ%40QBQDOBSBQDOBQDQDODODQDQFODOFODQFMFQFMFOHOFMHOHOFMHMHMHOJKHMHKJMHMJKJKJKJMJKJIJKJILKJILIJILILGLILGJINGLGLELGLGLENGLENELCNELENCLCNCNCNCLANCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLDLDNBLDNFLDLFLFNDLFLFLHLFJHLFLHJHLHJHLJJHJJJHLJHLJJJJJJJLHLHJJLHJHNHLHLHLFNHNFLHNFNFLFPFLFPDNFNDPDNDPDNDNDPDPBNBPDRBNBPBP%40PBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40R%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAPAR%3FPAPAPAPCRAPCNAPCPCRCNEPCPCPEPENEPENENEPENGPENGNGNGNGNGNILGNINGLINILILILILKLIJILKLKJKJKJIJMJKJKJKHMHKJMFKJMFMHKFMHMHMDMFOFMFMFMDODMFOBMDMDOBODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAMCOAOEOAMCOEMCOEMCOEMGOEMEMGMGMGMGOEKIMIMGMIMGKKMGKKMIKIKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIMKMIKIMKMIMIMIMGOIMIOGOIMGOGOGOGOEOGOEQGMESEOEOEQEOCQEQCQCQEOCSAQCQCOAQASCQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p0U8ge9k0ZkcqUcysVSiKyRFflY=) Creston, LA #### 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 - ‪Lakewood Inn - ‬8 min walk - ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cindys Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬12 min drive - ‪Etta's Meat Pies - ‬11 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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