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Tranquil Bayou Country Home w/ Pond: 8 Mi to Houma

Entire home in Houma, LA

6 guests·2 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
5.0 · 1 review

Property details

Get to know the quieter side of the south from this historic vacation rental in Houma, LA, where ‘Big Oak Cottage’ is both a remote-work vacation rental and a relaxing 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat. Stroll along the shared pond, deck, and charming gazebo when you’re not cooking in the house’s well-equipped kitchen or streaming something on a cable Smart TV. There are two great local destinations for swamp tours and Falgout Canal Marina offers the perfect family boating day.

The space
Shared Deck w/ Gazebo | On-Site Wildlife Watching | Front Porch w/ Bench Swing | Peaceful Countryside Setting

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING (shared): On-site pond, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, laptop-friendly desk, central A/C, decorative fireplaces, antique decor
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig w/ K-Cups
GENERAL: Free WiFi, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, towels & linens, optional housekeeping, trash bags, paper towels, washer/dryer
FAQ: 3 stairs to access, 1 exterior security camera (facing out), homeowner on-site (main house)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (6 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 6 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Access to this home requires 3 stairs with additional stairs to reach the 2nd bedroom
- NOTE: The wood-burning fireplaces are not available for guest use
- NOTE: There's another bookable rental on-site; other travelers may be present and share the outdoor amenities and WiFi connection
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front porch, facing the entryway. There are additional cameras on the outside grounds of the property. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 queen Beds

What’s included

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Dedicated workspace

    Dedicated workspace

  • Patio or balcony

    Patio or balcony

Guest reviews

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Crystal

Great Cottage, Clean and very nice

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November 2023

We were so excited when we pulled up and this cottage is located on a historic plantation. Kids loved the upstairs where they had their own sides of the room and own televisions. The home was nice, clean and smelled very nice. Spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, clean linens, awesome property and it is so beautiful at night with the large oak trees light up. Make sure to bring marshmallows to feed the alligator that lives in the pond on-site. He is very calm and if you walk up on the deck, he will swim up to await his treats... not sure what the property owners call him but we named him Brutus. Don't worry I do not think he can climb out of the pond with ease.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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