You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat
Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular sunrises, sunsets and even glimpses of Bald Eagles. Lacombe Bayou offers beautiful waterways and a traditional Louisiana experience minutes away from Lake Pontchartrain.
There are two security cameras on the exterior of the house.
Property manager
Laura 985/966-5666 David 985/966-4092
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
20 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: NO pets!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: House on bayou water and house raised.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Max 6 people allowed.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Lacombe, LA
What's nearby
Lake Pontchartrain - 4 min drive
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
Fontainebleau State Park - 14 min drive
Bourbon Street - 56 min drive
Canal Street - 56 min drive
Getting around
Slidell Station - 21 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Sal And Judy's Restaurant - 7 min drive
Janie Brown's Restaurant - 8 min drive
Alice's Restaurant - 7 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive
Char Lou's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Pontchartrain and Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. Fontainebleau State Park is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away.
Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mitch H.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It was awesome we injoyed it so much can’t wait to go back
The crabing was good the camp was awesome the people were so good if you had a question they were on it absolutely a good experience
Mitch H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
amy r., Flomaton
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We felt at home!! The veiw is breathtaking and the nature just makes this place even more amazing. We will definitely be coming back to make more family memories.
amy r.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
catlin j.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Beautiful camp with the best view of bayou lacombe in the area!
catlin j.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
lydia l.
19 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
National wildlife refuge
Great location
lydia l.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Norman P.
12 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon Getaway
Extremely clean and awesome view of the sunrise and sunset on the bayou!
Norman P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
29 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bayou stay
It was a very nice place and at a great location for the Bayou.Beautiful scenes
Matt H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
House was very nice. Location was perfect. Host was excellent. We had a great time and look forward to a return visit!
Melissa M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire P.
31 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Water-front property on a nature preserve. What could be better!
The property was even nicer than we hoped - clean, comfortable, well-maintained. The sunrise view over the nature preserve was quite spectacular! Would definitely stay again.
Claire P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frank S.
28 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Get busy living
I've stayed at 6 different rentals around this area this is the best imo
Frank S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bernadette G.
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as pictured!
Lovely views and very clean. My only complaint would be the lack of freshness of the towels - they needed to be washed with softener and dried completely. We did that ourselves. Otherwise, it was great!
Bernadette G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmelia W.
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
The home was clean and cozy. Im one that has the horrible habit of falling asleep to the noise of a TV. There were no tvs in the bedrooms, but I used my tablet. Worked out fine.
The view of the lake was especially beautiful to wale up to. The restaurants suggested by host were delicious and good customer service. Nearly an hour drive to the city, but this made our getaway that more unique. We had the best of both worlds on this New Orleans vacay.
Camp David delivered!
Carmelia W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bayou Getaway
If you are looking for clean, simple, comfortable getaway this place is it! The property is convenient to Mandeville and Slidell. One of the best restaurants, Sal and Judy's is right around the corner. We enjoyed the access to the water, fishing off the dock and the cute river otter that stopped for a visit.
Stephanie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
James H.
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss on the bayou
Camp David is a wonderful home situated on Bayou Lacombe. It's location puts you within 15 minutes of either Slidell or Pearl River or you can drive to Metairie or New Orleans in about 45 minutes. The home is spacious and extremely comfortable. Our bed was great and every night was restful.
James H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tina F.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023
We absolutely LOVED this property! The house was immaculate and extremely comfortable. The location is stunning!
Tina F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel W., Linclon Ontario Canada
4 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location and Place!
Myself and friends came down from Canada for a week to explore the area and enjoy a relaxing place to stay. This was everything we were hoping for. This is a great place and in such a great location! Not one flaw, highly recommend.
Daniel W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian B., Clarinda, IA
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time in Lacombe
We stayed here for 10 days and actually enjoyed the house and the area even more than we had anticipated. We enjoyed early morning coffee on the deck watching the sunrise over the bayou. It was beautiful. We also enjoyed the patio area under the house in the shade and usually had a very nice breeze. We played games at the table and used the grill numerous times. The beds were sooo comfortable. I have a bad back and it did great on our mattress. We enjoyed numerous outings to various area attractions but were always happy to return to "our home" in Lacombe.
Laura was always available and so helpful with any questions we had. Would highly recommend a stay at Camp David.
Brian B.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
KAREN B., Reno, NV
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and location!
Four adults stayed for a weekend for a small family trip. The house is very comfortable with good sized bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking at the house. Laura was very helpful providing links for local information and restaurants.
The pictures do not do justice to the views. Both sunrise and sunset can be seen and are amazing. The waterway is peaceful. There’s plenty of fishing/crabing right from the dock. It is just a short drive into New Orleans for a visit if you like. Mandeville and Slidell have close by shopping and restaurants. We would definitely book the house again!!
KAREN B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
lydia l.
4 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location
Big branch marsh wildlife refuge is gorgeous
lydia l.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ace!
We had a wonderful time and this place is gorgeous! The owner was very nice and helpful!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa R.
14 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Clean, relaxing, great location, beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed our time and hope to go back sometime.
Lisa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
4 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The owners were very helpful and responsible
Bad weather shortened our stay and owners handled the matter responsibly.
Robert W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Regina P.
1 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We had the most enjoyable and peaceful stay. Will definitely book again
Regina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alisha K.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
This spot is more beautiful than the pictures provided. Clean and easy to find. Looking forward to staying again in the future!
Alisha K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joshua H.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A true Louisiana experience
Terrific rental property and it was just as advertised. Communication with the property owner Laura was on point. Would absolutely stay there again.
Joshua H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dan W.
2 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
Could not have been better. great house great location. Came down to fish and the charter capt. picked us up and dropped us off at our dock. House was exceptional, had a fish fry and the set up was great for everyone to enjoy.