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New Orleans Coastal Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Located on Historic Lake Catherine Island, this coastal retreat offers a serene escape just 20 miles from the French Quarter. Enjoy elevated sun decks, screen porches, and private piers for fishing or boating; explore with provided gear like canoes and paddleboards.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

New Orleans Coastal Retreat

Located just 20 miles from the heart of the French Quarter on Historic Lake Catherine Island, this coastal retreat has it all. Enjoy the coastal breezes while on the elevated sun deck, screen porch, boat dock or private fishing pier. This Lake Home is well appointed with a completely stocked kitchen (4 different coffee makers!) and high-quality linens. We even provide the following: 6 fishing rods and tackle, crab traps, crab nets, ice chests, boiling equipment, canoe with paddles, 12 ft. johnboat, 2 inflatable/rigid stand-up paddleboards (SUP), and life jackets of all sizes. Bring your boat and dock in the private protected canal or book a charter and they can pick you up on the dock. Fish at night under the dock lights and use the wheeled wagon for hauling in your catch and freezing your filets in our dedicated fish freezer prior to your return. This place has it all! If you miss the magnificent sunrise in front, be sure to catch it set on the west side over Lake Pontchartrain. The perfect retreat for family and friends. Early check-in and/or check-out for a fee available upon request and availability.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ashtray on porch, no smoking indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Seafood boiling equipment and outdoor recreational equipment: please clean it well and return it to its storage place. Not included in cleaning fee.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We charge an additional $75 cleaning fee for pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We provide life vests for the canoe and dock.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ashtray on porch, no smoking indoors.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 22-CSTR-20572, 24-OSTR-24222

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New Orleans Coastal Retreat New Orleans
New Orleans Coastal Retreat Private vacation home
New Orleans Coastal Retreat Private vacation home New Orleans

About the area

Located in New Orleans East Area, a neighbourhood in New Orleans, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lakeshore Marina and Oak Harbor Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Pontchartrain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 37 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Canal Street - 38 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 38 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 39 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Port of New Orleans - 40 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 23 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hi Tide Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪THE CRΛB TRΛP - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Milk Mans House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪J Martin Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Star Seafood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Orleans Coastal Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at New Orleans Coastal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Orleans Coastal Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Orleans Coastal Retreat located?

Located in New Orleans East Area, this holiday home is steps from Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Pontchartrain and Fort Macomb State Historic Site. Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Olimpic Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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New Orleans Coastal Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Excellent vacation spot for the family!

The family loved everything about this place! We will definitely return to stay at this house again! It was very clean, organized & had everything you could possibly need available to use! We Caught many fish & crabs right from the pier & even saw 3 alligators from the pier while night fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustie L.

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

Spring Break

Excellent contact with owner, any issues he fixed very promptly! Beautiful place, caught many crabs and a few fish, cooked our first seafood boil!! Everything you needed for an excellent trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson C.

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

Peaceful Retreat

My family and I came to celebrate Mardi Gras but also wanted the option to have peace and be relaxed outside of the quarter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett E.

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

Great

Fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer O.

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

Great Stay!

This place was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

Wonderful and peaceful !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

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

Good Time Had

Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Awesome place

Tons of fun. Everything to fish and crab. Great dock, amazing house, great place to stay. Very convenient and love the area
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg b.

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

Great stay!

This home was perfect for our new year vacation. It is easy to do all the New Orleans city stuff and then retreat to the peaceful water side home. Owner was very helpful when we had trouble turning on the outdoor lights. He even offered suggestions for places to get dinner. We hope to return when the weather is warmer for fishing and water fun. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

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

Great Escape

Perfect spot for a family getaway. Beautiful quiet location with fishing, crabbing, and boating. The house had everything we needed. The owner was easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Best get away weekend ever!

This was the perfect spot for a low key weekend We had the best time, the house had everything we needed!! I 10/10 recommend staying here and we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Lakeside escape

I can’t say enough good things about this property or the host! It was our second stay here and even though our trip was cut short by the hurricane it was still an amazing couple of days! The host was absolutely wonderful and stayed in touch about the weather and helped us through the process of having to leave early. We can’t thank him enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Beautiful

We loved our stay at this amazing house on Lake Catherine. The house is clean, nicely decorated, easy check in, and the kitchen is very stocked, We loved the screened in porch and the private dock (our first time using crab traps). The outside area is peaceful and the view goes on for miles. We made trips into New Orleans and the Slidell area with no issues. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrice G.

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

NOLA

Good size place with beautiful views over marsh. Not quite as clean as expected with limited toiletries; however, contacted owner and quick responses and good communication. Catching blue crabs off dock was a special treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARON M.

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

Best get away ever!!!

There are few words so PERFECT! I didn’t want to leave!!! Will stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

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

Beautiful location

This property was amazing. The view was beautiful. The property was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with anything needed for cooking. My family really enjoyed fishing off of the private dock. Property is very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

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

Had an absolutely fantastic time!

We absolutely LOVED this property! The house is beautiful and we spent most of the time we were there on the decks! It had everything we needed and more. The entire experience from check in to check out was a breeze. Highly recommend! Would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Great balance to NOLA experience

We loved our stay here! The hosts provided SO much fishing gear, including the boat and crab traps! The house was super cute, well stocked, and clean. We loved getting to explore the city and then come back to the house for relaxation and fishing! It provided us just the balance in our trip that we were looking for. Thank you, hosts! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Nice family get away

Very nice house and property - better than online pictures. House has everything you need for cooking, fishing, playing by water. About 30 mins outside of New Orleans. Owners are nice and respond quickly to any concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neteshia S.

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

Good

Everything was great the only thing was the water was brown But the house was awesome and the owner was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great New Orleans Family Getaway

This was the perfect launching point for our family’s New Orleans adventures! We were able to go in to explore the city easily, but we’re also to enjoy the peace around Lake St. Catherine. Our kids especially enjoyed fishing and heading out in the little boat. It was the best of both worlds! The house was well-stocked (including outdoor equipment) and was exactly as described in the listing. Communication was also excellent. Thanks for being great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Amazing … just the most beautiful view, place and amenities

If I could give more stars I would. We stayed here and the space was beautiful, the views were unbelievable and the extras were the icing on top. The kids loved crabbing off the dock and fishing with the owners local recommended guide. Fishing was the fan favorite of the trip. The adults loved coffee watching the sunrise and wine watching the sunset in the swinging bench on the screened in porch. It was relaxing and amazing and everything we needed. We will definitely come back, even though Louisiana was not the end point on our original trip. We just adored this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Wonderful Family Getaway!

Fabulous views, wonderful fishing, easy access to the French Quarter, and a fun, comfy home! This house had it all! We took a quick trip to Rouses Market for locally sourced provisions and then settled in for our week away. Our teenagers took over the bunk room and our "tween" loved the second bedroom. Both bathrooms were fully stocked and much larger than expected. We took the kayaks and the John boat out for fishing and also dropped the crab pots each day. We were able to get bait right up the road at the marina and caught plenty enough for a crab boil. We spent one day exploring the French Quarter and also took a fun boat tour at Cajun Encounters. This house is truly in the middle of it all while still feeling like you are nestled in a quaint little village!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Excellent property to unplug and enjoy beautiful views and family!

Thank you to David for extending his home for a wonderful vacation rental. If you are looking for a place to unwind and disconnect, this is the place for you. The house is clean and wonderfully stocked with everything you will need. The beds are amazing and the outdoor amenities and views cannot be beat. We had a family of 5 adults and had plenty of room. The proximity to New Orleans or Biloxi beaches is an easy drive but being at the house fishing, watching gators and catching crabs, sharks and gar were the highlight of the trip. The German’s from Madison, Wisconsin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerome R.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

This place is a super neat place. Well kept up and has everything. You could stay here for a week and not have to go anyway else to have fun. They have boats, fishing supplies, games. Beautiful places to sit on deck and porches. Very quite. It's like being in your own home, they have it all, dishes, glasses, pots, pans, towels, bedding, grill. David and Jeff took care of us very well. This place would be perfect for a family with kids. Sleeps 8 with 2 bathrooms 3 bedrooms. It was just me and my husband,but we enjoyed all the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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