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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Lacombe, LA
  • Lake Pontchartrain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fontainebleau State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lacombe

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and 2 miles (3 km) of Saint Tammany State Game Refuge with a stay here. Lake Pontchartrain and Bayou Lacombe Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pontchartrain - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bayou Lacombe Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bayou Lacombe Museum - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 23 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 65 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

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 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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, a first aid kit, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 46.9 mi (65-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat to downtown Lacombe?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Lacombe.

Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domonique J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lacombe’s gem

My family and I had a pleasant stay. Lake area was relaxing. View of the lake was beautiful. Home felt clean and calming! Pictures on site are accurate to the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

The house was perfect for us. Couldn't have asked for a better set up. The house was very clean. Location was perfect for us. We could go enjoy what we wanted, and the retreat away from the hustle of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelic M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden wonder

My husband and I brought my parents and 16 year old grandson to LA for their first time Easter weekend to visit family (2025). And our stay at this home was absolutely the cherry on top. Wish we'd had more time to just relax and enjoy the home without having to leave. The home is beautiful, clean and has plenty of space to move around comfortably, and stocked with just about everything you need for cooking/bbq'g, along with cleaning supplies and more. The view from the front porch is absolutely stunning!!! My hubby, father and grandson enjoyed fishing right in front of the house. Doesnt get much better than this. We are in awe. Would definitely love to stay here again and we'd be perfectly content if we could just stay put. Comfortable, serene, BEAUTIFUL!!! Laura's very responsive, kind, and welcoming. Thanks for a great stay! Hated leaving! No doubt I'd recommended this place.accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversaries

We were celebrating two anniversaries, 50th & 30th. The house was great for six of us, we brought dinner back one night & had everything we needed. Very comfortable & beautiful. The view was perfect, pretty sure we saw a crock floating just below the surface. My husband rescued a crawfish & we had a frog visit outside our window. Got my daughter very excited. Thank you, if we ever return this would be a great place for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger F., FRUITPORT, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic get away

Great location! Close to so many attractions but in a very peaceful location! Lived the environment Everything we needed was there Owners were amazing and super helpful Loved seeing alligators from the porch every AMAn absolutely 5 experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

House is beautiful and well maintained. The view is spectacular. Owners were attentive to ourvneeds. Highly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good base in the bayous for a Louisiana experience!

When we arrived this house (or "camp" as they say) was clean, well-stocked, has a quality about it, and has an awesome view of a slow-moving river. It took a very still night with calm water for a flashlight to penetrate the water enough to see a single alligator swimming. There are mosquitoes around, but don't spoil an evening on the Adirondack chairs looking out over the river. The camp is well built but does vibrate when the wind comes up, might be disconcerting to some, and I guess is a feature of being built up on wood pilings. Take "coastal flood warnings" as relevant - we had one and there was minor flooding of the boat dock and water across the road - not enough to prevent us driving anywhere though. We used this camp as a base to see some of the surrounding Northshore, and drive into New Orleans over the endless Lake Pontchartrain causeway (about 24 miles long). GPS navigation for visitors should be considered essential when driving anywhere in the state. On a fussy note, we would like to have seen proximity lights come on in the parking area under the camp for when we arrived back at night. There is a range of cooking pans, but all have Teflon coatings well known to be toxic, so we had to buy a few ceramic pans at Walmart. And I would like to have seen more EV chargers - both in the rental properties available and in the state in general. This camp is a great base for a New Orleans and Louisiana experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayou Serenity

I stayed at the property with a friend. We loved the scenic views and the abundant wildlife in the area. Sunrise on the deck with coffee is the only way to go. Television was unnecessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd time staying here - Fantastic!

Just as great as the first time I stayed here. The host Laura is very responsive and accommodating. A beautiful home and layout. Views are amazing. Will be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch H.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy r., Flomaton

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

catlin j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation

Beautiful camp with the best view of bayou lacombe in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

lydia l.

Disliked: Cleanliness

National wildlife refuge

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon Getaway

Extremely clean and awesome view of the sunrise and sunset on the bayou!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayou stay

It was a very nice place and at a great location for the Bayou.Beautiful scenes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get busy living

I've stayed at 6 different rentals around this area this is the best imo
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmelia W.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023