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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Barataria, LA
  • Port of New Orleans
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barataria

On lake.At this Barataria vacation home, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Wego Shopping Center. TPC Louisiana and NOLA Motorsports Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 44 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Port of New Orleans - 45 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 45 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Canal Street - 45 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Bourbon Street - 46 min drive - 27.5 miles

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lee Ken Seafood - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Nunez Seafood - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Voleo's Seafood Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Chris's Seafood - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter

Recently picked as the #2 "Magnificent Escapes in Louisiana"!

Only 25 miles to New Orleans' French Quarter and Bourbon Street but worlds away as you sit overlooking one of Louisiana's most famous Bayous. Bayou Barataria which once was the home of Pirate Jean Lafitte. From the largest and nicest decks and docks in the Lafitte/Barataria area you can sit over the water as you take in the beautiful views of the bayou and Bayou Life.

Don't be fooled by other listings in the area that aren't even near the water or is a house crammed together with many other houses on a man made canal with only the view of houses next to, across, and behind you. Please check out our views and then compare it to all the others....there is no comparison. Those rentals you will not be able to see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the bayou....just look at the pictures of the beautiful sunrises and sunsets from this home and decide where you would rather be.
This unique home overlooks the real natural Louisiana bayou and marshes providing the perfect setting to experience the serenity and beauty of the Bayou Life!

Our unique place provides direct access to the Bayou for fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, or just relaxing. Fish and crab from the dock, keep your boat in the water ready to go, or our fishing guides can pick you up from your backdoor. Fish, crab, live the Bayou Life and be a New Orleans tourist all in the same trip!

Bayou Life Charter Fishing offers a complete fishing experience package. Our fishing guides pick you up right from the back door on the largest dock in the area. Relax, drink your coffee on the dock as the sun rises, and step straight on to the boat. We are at the end of the Lafitte/Barataria area so the boat ride to your fishing hole is that much closer. After booking contact us and we will arrange the perfect fishing and Bayou Life experience. We can also set up swamp tours, boating excursions, sunset wine cruises, and morning breakfast excursion by boat to a local restaurant on a barge. We even have unique access to a neighbors softshell crab experience not offered anywhere else. Come for a visit and we can make sure you have a unique, complete Bayou Life experience.

No other rental will provide a more complete Bayou Life experience. We provide crab traps and fishing poles complete with bait to experience catching your own dinner the Bayou Life way. With provided notice we can even bait the traps and set them out prior to your arrival so they can start catching dinner. Each rental will have 5 lbs of jumbo shrimp caught by neighboring fishermen (contact me at booking to reserve). No better way to start off livin’ the Bayou Life than with fresh local jumbo shrimp for dinner....Bayou Life lagniappe.

We provide so much more than any other rental....even a commercial ice machine for FREE ICE! Completely equipped with BBQ, smoker, fire pit, and patio furniture for a relaxing and enjoyable Bayou Life experience. Kitchen is completely stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils, and gadgets you could want as well as an extensive amount of spices, condiments, salad dressings, and much more so you don't have to waste time and money at the grocery store. Even has a boiling pot setup to boil up seafood. And if that wasn't enough there are kayaks, a paddle board, crab traps, and fishing poles for your use.

If you choose to hit Bourbon Street and do a little partying don't worry about driving....No problem getting to and from the New Orleans French Quarter....I have several Uber drivers on call and ready to take you to and from the New Orleans French Quarter or anywhere in New Orleans at any time of the day or night.

Boat may be kept during your stay in the water tied to the dock. Dock is equipped with ropes, cleats, and bumpers. There is plenty of parking available with additional space if needed on an adjacent lot. You have room to keep several cars and boats on trailers in this area.

The property has two rental units. Each are completely independent and on separate floors. The only shared areas are the outside docks, decks, and patios....there are several docks, decks, and patios providing plenty of room. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. For larger groups contact me about using the other unit which sleeps an additional 10 people. If this property is booked or if you want a single unit home please contact me...I have another beautiful home next door that may be of interest to you.

Property manager

Morgan Palmisano

Languages

English

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Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 133 reviews
Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside of the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please host for approval of pets and how many.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Property is on the water. Supervise all children.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Contact host for party approval before booking.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. Note from host: Contact host for party approval before booking. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.2 mi (56-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter to downtown Barataria?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Barataria.

Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Break

Perfect place to stay away from the crazy of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good time

Enjoyed the apartment, clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jep B., Glenwood Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Jean Lafitte camp

Had a great time down in Jean Lafitte with my son. 2 days of fishing with a guide that picked us up at the camp dock right outside the back door was fantastic. We did just ok fishing but that’s to be expected in March. I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and Pleasant

This was an amazing small getaway that was away from the hustle and bustle. Unfortunately for us the weather wasn’t kind so we didn’t get the opportunity to fish and enjoy the nice dock it has in the back. Owners were quick to respond to any inquiries. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayou on the dock

Great stay, joyful experience. It's always a cozy comfort ambience when we vacay with nature. Love the area and the hometown community.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Husband and best friend Bayou weekend

Amazing area to relax, crab from dock, fishing and oh the restaurants so good. This house has a beautiful deck with firepit to enjoy the evening. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

La vaca

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host

The host is very accomodating and has an open line of communication. This stay was one of the more relaxing and easy to manage stays of all we have booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay D., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Bayou Life

Quiet location on the bayou less than an hour south of New Orleans. We had a wonderful time. We especially enjoyed interactions with Morgan and friends, relaxing on the dock, the views, fishing expedition, crab and shrimp boil on the property, tour of the soft shell crab facility nearby, and other recommendations. We stayed in the third floor unit which was well maintained and provided everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. Loved the Bayou Life!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T., Huntsville Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Not salt water fishing!

Loved the area. Very quiet! If you are expecting to fish from the pier and catch good fish to keep this is not the place. I wish someone would have stated in previous reviews about the mixture of water. It is salt and fresh. We fished the pier every day we were there. Only fish caught hardheads, blue cats, and gafftops. Went out one day with a charter and limited out in reds. So if you are looking to fish and bring home fish this area is not for you. Home and owner are great. I came to fish and was disappointed. So if you bring your boat or if you go out on a guide everyday you will have a blast catching fish. Just want people to know that this is not all salt water and they do not have live bait except for one place that had live minnows. Frozen shrimp is the go to for this area. Overall if I wanted somewhere to hang out that was quiet and not fishing this would be it. Well kept homes and yards very clean in this town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle W., Crystal River

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet bayou house

Our stay was everything we were going for. Morgan checked in with us to make sure it was great. This is a 3rd floor home. That means yes there are stairs. Seeing other reviews and guest book messages people were amazed there were stairs and that was a compliant. Know what your booking ahead of time, yes stairs, but great quiet house on the bayou. Book the charter with big dog and you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, wish we had more time

The property was clean and well maintained. Communication with owner was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Barataria

Very clean, quiet and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayou Living for sure.

This is our first experience in the area. The property was clean, comfortable, and quiet. If you are into fishing, crabbing, boating, this is the place to come. We are not any of those and chose the location as a halfway driving point to Fredericksburg TX to view the April 8 total eclipse. The view is what nailed the location down when I was looking for a halfway point. Some fantastic sunrises! There are a couple of points to be aware of. This is a third floor unit with 3 levels of stairs. Be prepared to get your steps in! Have a strong person with you to help get things up the stairs. We would have loved to have had outside access at the top floor instead of having to go down a level or two to get out on the decks and docks or have a full view of the water. There are only side windows in the unit. Morgan, the host, provides great communication and is always ready to help. We appreciated that! All in all, this was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew L., clinton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

The location was perfect for our needs not in the city but close and we were able to book our fishing trips straight from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

KENNETH C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprise!

We were very satisfied with our unit and the cleanliness of it. The decks, seating and firepits were exactly as advertised. The surprise was it was one house divided into 3 units. We were not aware that we would be sharing the facilities with strangers. We had planned a quite getaway together.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aloma F., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayou Life Hidden Gem

What you see is exactly what you get! Beautifully maintained surroundings and a clean and cozy place. My husband and I are originally from New Orleans and wanted a place close to the city but far enough to relax. Thank you Morgan for prompt attention to whatever question we asked. I've never stayed in a place with ALL of the seasons needed. Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

WILLIAM B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas visit

Stayed on the 3rd floor, which wasn't as good as the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor had no door or windows where you could look out and see the water as the 2nd floor had. The 2nd floor has a front and rear door and windows to see the street and the water. Don't get me wrong, the accommodations were great, just would have liked a water view. Fished with Big Dog Fishing Charter and it was perfect. The rental had all we needed for our 6 day visit, and location for several trips to New Orleans, and the Oak Alley Plantation was easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nathalie A.

Perfect with kids !

Very relaxing and quiet. We really enjoyed to experience something different than any other hotel or house. The location is a bit far so you need a car and there’s not many options when it comes to restaurants… BUT you get to fish off the dock, eat freshly caught crabs and watch the boats passing by. House was not super clean, we had to wash the dishes (pans and coutellerie specially) before using it. But it’s always like that in any other properties we rented. And it needs more hooks to hang towels and something to hang clothes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Combination fishing trip and WWII Museum

Two brothers in their 50s looking for a base camp for redfishing and our WWII Museum visit. Barataria and Bayou Life turned out to be a perfect spot. Charters picked us up right at our dock each morning (no early-AM car rides!) and we were able to fish from the dock upon our return. Well appointed house; no problem there. The dock is the hidden gem here; we spent hours out there. Very quiet location on a dead end road. Recommended particularly for fishing but convenient for side trips to NOLA.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place!

The house was fantastic! Excellent host that made sure we were comfortable and gave us a lot of great info prior to the trip about local things to do to make for a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in thr bayou

My husband and I wanted to visit New Orleans but also be able to experience the beauty of the area. This place provided both. We had an easy trip into the city for the day followed by a relaxing evening by the water. My only caution would be that there aren't really any places to eat super close by. There is a small grocery store that had all we needed though. As long as you know in advance, it isn't even an issue. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micki W., Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property!

We had an amazing time at Morgan’s place! We went to fish and did just that! We caught far, bass, catfish, redfish and giant black drum right off the dock! Not to mention all the blue crab!! We feasted every night between the shrimp Morgan left for us, the crab and our trip up to New Orleans! The sunsets were gorgeous - the house was perfect and had everything we needed. Very tastefully and simply decorated… (washer and dryer are behind the door in the living room by the way 😂… took us a minute to find it). We took the soft shell crab tour at the neighbors - Mr Richard gave a thorough explanation of the operation and was super sweet. We hiked though the Wetlands on the boardwalk - very pretty. The second floor deck was the perfect setting to watch the shrimp boats slowly making their way as they caught shrimp at night. The covered dock and lower deck made hanging out in the heat bearable. Overall - fantastic accommodations! Thanks Morgan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023