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Entire home·Private host

Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!

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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Relax in the serene atmosphere of The Bat Cave - fishing and crabbing camp. Savor a beautiful sunrise under the 1,500 Sq Ft covered area with BBQ grill, boiling pots, and comfortable chairs. Unwind on the large dock or upstairs porch while watching sunsets over your favorite drink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

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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.

Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a peaceful relaxing stay at The Bat Cave - fishing and crabbing camp. We have the perfect spot for enjoying all the area has to offer without all of the madness. Our 3 Bedroom 3 Bath home is fully furnished and located on Hwy 433 in Slidell just 25 minutes to New Orleans and the French Quarter, and 20 minutes to Bay St. Louis on the Gulf Coast. Don't forget to check out the wonderful restaurants, shopping and seafood markets available nearby.

Wake up early and enjoy a cup of coffee and a beautiful Sunrise from under the camp,
where we have 1,500 Sq Ft of space available with chairs, BBQ grill and boiling pots for those crabs you caught off the peer (crab traps available for your use). We have a large dock for your boat and fishing as well as chaise lounge chairs to enjoy while watching the fish jump and other wildlife in the water.

Sunsets are magnificent from downstairs or the upstairs porch with your glass of wine or beer before doing some night fishing or family card games at our large dining table.

Other amenities include:
- Pot, burner and propane for boiling
- BBQ Pit
- Kayak
- Crab Traps
- Outdoor games - Horse Shoes/Disk Golf Cage
- fully stocked Kitchen with Crock Pot and Blender
- Sheets and towels
- Fish cleaning Station

We hope you enjoy our little piece of paradise as much as we do!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg 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.
  • 26 steps to reach entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No bachelor/bachelorette parties or events.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
Great fishing/crabbing house on the Bayou
Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! Slidell
Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Slidell, LA

What's nearby

  • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oak Harbor Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Slidell Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Pinewood Country Club - 13 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 8 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and within 3 mi (5 km) of Olimpic Beach and Lake Pontchartrain. Fritchie Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

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

What a great place to stay!!!

What a great place to stay! There was so much to do and it was so clean and convenient. It was close to everything. My grandson loved it he got to fish and we caught some crabs and saw an alligator.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Our Bat Cave stay

Everything from booking the trip to having something to do anytime of the day there was exceptional! Little windy at times but we had a great time otherwise
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great Guys Trip

Great experience, a few friends and Myself were in town Superbowl weekend, We absolutely enjoyed our time with this stay from top to bottom and looking forward to future bookings for this property and Wonderful host. Clean, spacious, quiet and every thing We needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Halbrook Family

We had a wonderful vacation and made life long memories. Thank you for the Opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R., Summers

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

Great place!

Spent most of our time on patio and dock. Plenty of outdoor activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blenda S.

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

Home away from home, but better.

Absolutely loved our stay at the bat cave!! Amazing host, amenities were perfect!! Very clean home, able to relax, have fun, and enjoy family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

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

Great fishing and location to Slidell and New Orleans

Great house for our family of five! 2 college students and 18 yr old high schooler loved all games on ground level! We grilled using charcoal grill and gas grill! House is well stocked with anything you need. Loved having 3 bathrooms. We enjoyed St. Patrick’s Parade in New Orleans.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Excellent Experience!

This was a beautiful property. Everything about our stay was amazing and Collette was an outstanding host! 100% recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

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

Great relaxing yet convenient location!

We had an excellent time. The property was clean and as advertised. Check in was simple and we had no issues. It had excellent options for relaxing on site. It was also an easy drive to the city and local attractions. Excellent all around. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., River Ridge La U S A

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

The camp

We had a fun time at the camp. We went fishing in the neighboring waterways, boiled some seafood, used the crab traps, played corn hole was a plus, and hope to go back for a longer trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Wedding at the Sadie Jane

Nice place! Only 10-15 minutes to Slidell for restaurants and stores. Just staying at the property had so much to do. The me. Enjoyed fishing while the women sat and relaxed in the cool breeze. We played darts, corn hole and one person tried kayaking. Fun place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

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

Girls Trip 2024

my daughter and niece went to the Taylor Swift concert and we did not want t stay in NOLA, so we looked for a place that was a short drive and would give us peace and relaxation when we came back from our day trips to NOLA. We could not have asked for a better house to call home for 4 night 5 day stay. The water brings its own entertainment, the great areas below the house gave us so much to do in our down time. The space and 3 bathrooms were a huge bonus!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Amazing Stay

Colette’s property was exactly what we needed! The house sits on a beautiful property right on the water! We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and playing all of the available games! The host did a fabulous job of thinking of the details (there were even phone chargers!) and included some Louisiana goodies for our enjoyment! It’s a super convenient location to New Orleans and the local Honey Island Swamp tour, as well as plenty of restaurants and shopping. We would definitely visit again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and Irish T.

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

Family vacation

Great vacation spot! House is clean and comfortable. We loved the large porch and enjoyed playing bags at night. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware. Camp Salmen is nearby and great hiking/outdoor spot. Host is very easy to communicate with and responds quickly to any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen V.

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

Wonderful Place

We had a great time visiting family in Louisianna. There was plenty of room for us to visit and so much to do. The games on the lower level are awesome. And sitting on the dock was so relaxing. The house is very clean and well stocked and close to a lot of fun activities and hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

phyllis t.

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

Family get away

Loved the property. The home was beautiful and loved all the cute details. Colette thought of everything. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

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

Guys weekend in the “Batcave”

Great place to stay! Very clean, quiet, and has a nice secluded lake house kinda vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travaris W.

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

First time in New Orleans

While this was the first time coming to New Orleans this Arabian property was awesome.the house was very accommodating to the needs of 6 friends everything. Was beautiful from the sunrise to Sun down having the dogs outside? Just to sit in relax and feel the nice cool breeze. There was also things that we could use far as a kayak crabbing. We also brought fishing Poles. It was just a very private and nice touch to be in a way from home. Holes was very accommodating may sure that everything was in place that when we arrived. It was easy access to the property not having to scuffle around to make sure everything was OK houses very clean needs sanitized it had seems to play. Have 3 bathrooms 3 nice bedroom rooms? Kitchen was very nice came fully stop with all things that you would need as if you were really at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna V.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time at The Bat Cave…perfect location, incredibly helpful and accommodating host, and so much to do (or a perfect place to do nothing as well). Thanks for your hospitality 💜
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

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

Perfect Getaway!

My husband and I took our son who had recently turned 21 with a few of his friends. They wanted to experience NOLO, but we wanted a nice quiet place to chill during the day. This place was the perfect place for just this! The dock was perfect for fishing, and even though we didn’t catch much, it was so peaceful and relaxing! We caught a few crabs in the traps provided, and we saw several alligators at night! The house was very clean and had everything we needed but food! The 3 bathrooms and washer/dryer were a huge bonus! The trip into NOLA was about a 30 min drive, and the Uber prices were reasonable split between a large group. Our host was great, she checked in on us and even notified us about a light/fan that wasn’t working that we weren’t even aware of! 100% recommended this place and will stay here again if we go back this direction!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann A.

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

Nice house… good location!

We had a great time. The house was nice and in a good location… plenty of things to do in Slidell but also a short drive to other places… we visited New Orleans a few days and drove up to Folsom to the Global Wildlife Center, which was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Fabulous views for a relaxing trip!

The views and amenities were what sold us on this camp! Secluded enough but close to any and everything you could want! Each bedroom has a bathroom which was also a huge plus for us! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Great place nice area

Great time fishing on the dock everything we needed was there to use
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., CANADIAN

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

Relaxing

Very clean and roomy, well stocked with utensils, everything was as advertised. Went crabbing and was able to catch and eat many. Thanks Colette.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrs J.

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

Spring break

Awesome place with short drive be in many places
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022