Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA (Thirty minutes from New Orleans, five miles from Slidell) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Keywords: House
If you enjoy nature and want to experience the uniqueness of life on the bayou, this is the perfect vacation home. Located on seven acres this rustic home on a cypress swamp. It is a prime area for birding and wild life. You can fish from your back porch. The style of the house is reminiscent of the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, complete with a rainwater-fed pond underneath the deck that adjoins the two separate wings of the lower level. It is located on seven acres with natural foliage with a wooden pathway to the dock that is on Bayou Liberty. The front of the cedar home is covered in vines and faces the pool, the back of the home faces the bayou. Lake Pontchartrain is a short boat ride away where speckled trout is the desired catch of the day. Bring your boat and use the boat house, or use the flat boat to troll down the canal which leads to the bayou.
The home is located on two levels. The lower level is handicap accessible via a ramp . The lower level is divided into two wings by the walkway over the pond and stairs to the upper level. There is a Corinthian wind chime hanging from the stairs near a large fountain in the pond.
The north wing has one queen sized bedroom with a private balcony, and a small second bedroom with a double bed. This wing also has a full bathroom. The south wing has one queen size bed, living room with a fireplace, large handicap accessible bathroom and fully furnished kitchen on the glass porch. This level has the quickest access to the pool. The pool is surrounded by hedges on one side and the home on the other. The salt water pool is shaded by an oak tree, and remains cool throughout the summer. Each level has a washer and dryer.
The spacious master bedroom on the upper level has a king size memory foam bed, walk in closet,and full sized bathroom. and private balcony overlooking the bayou.This bedroom also has a 42" HDTV with most of the movie channels.
The living room has three sofas (one a futon), a wood burning fireplace, a 61 inch HDTV, and a large balcony overlooking the bayou, perfect for sunsets, or coffee in the mornings. It is also a great place from which to birdwatch. Blue Herons, Egrets, Osprey, woodpeckers, eagles, and migratory ducks are just a few of the birds which have been sited here. On this level, all the windows face the bayou. There is a 61 in. tv and a fireplace in the living room. Adjacent to the kitchen and living room is a formal dining room.
The home is close enough to visit New Orleans or just stay at home and enjoy the serenity of the bayou and pool. It is the perfect place for family reunions or getting together with a few friends..girls getaway...or a relaxing rendezvous for a fishing trip. For larger parties, please see the listing for the Marsh House which is just down the road, or just down the bayou depending on how you travel.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer (2)
- Dryer (2)
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- King Bed : memory foam
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : ipod
- Private Pool : gunite salt water
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (4)
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : beautiful bayou liberty
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The house is six acres in the middle of a prime cypress swamp with boat dock. It is a great place to bird watch and fish.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : handicap shower with handicap ramp and elevator to second floor.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season- (March thru September) $400/night; $2,000/week; $5,800/month
Low Season- (October thru February) $350/night; $1,750/week; $5,000/month
Three night minimum.
Jazz Fest/Mardi Gras/Christmas/ Thanksgiving/ New Years $400 night; $2,000 week
3% charge for using credit cards.
Cleaning and deposit fee - $300.00. Refunded if left clean.
Elec. provided up to 500.00 for monthly rentals.
Deposit to be received within one week of reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Jabberwocky's Bayou Home
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
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- Salt water pool - Slidell, Louisiana Vacation House with Salt Water Pool
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- Upper living room - Slidell, Louisiana Vacation House with Salt Water Pool
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- Downstairs kitchen - Slidell, Louisiana Vacation House with Salt Water Pool
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- Downstairs master bedroom
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- Upper deck facing bayou
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- Upstairs dining area
Traveler Reviews (6)
Thanksgiving Family Reunion
Guest: Sue
(Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/03/11
Talk about a unique setting! This house has seen many functions and was a surprise when we took our first tour. It is a diamond in the rough, natural marshes of south Louisiana and has all the sights, sounds and vistas that the beautiful marshes can provide. The property was laid out with suitable access to bathroom facilities to each bedroom, ample room for a Thanksgiving meal for 10 and a large room for watching games. We had a putting green on the rose garden lawn, casting from two deck locations, a flat bottom boat for the adventurous, two kitchens for cold storage, outside grilling equipment, an elevator for our wheelchaired guest and a warm cozy woodburning fireplace for our elders to enjoy. A true adventure! We enjoyed it and will always remember our reunion at the Jabberwocky! The owner was most helpful and we would recommend this facility.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
THANKSGIVING GATHERING
Guest: TC
(NV)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/01/11
Our recent family reunion at Jabberwocky was enhanced by the beauty and serenity of the bayou. The house itself appears like something from a movie set. As you enter, the sounds of wind chimes and water have a calm welcoming effect lending itself to a home atmosphere as opposed to a generic hotel room. Things we enjoyed: Watching football on a huge flat screen TV next to a roaring fire. Fishing from the dock down below. Bird and wildlife watching. Or simply just sitting out on the upper deck sipping some wine and enjoying the peace and quiet. We all had a wonderful time and will always remember our Thanksgiving 2011.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Home and Vacation!!!!
Guest: Heath
(Rye, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
I stayed at the Jabberwocky home for a month with my wife, three boys and in-laws. We could not have been happier with our stay. The home is spacious and had a wonderful charm to it. We spent our days swimming in the pool (my kids still talk about that pool!!!) and fishing (and crabbing) in the back on the bayou. You have many acres to yourself to enjoy bayou living in private. The location was perfect. We travelled to the French Quarter in New Orleans at least 3 times a week. It was about 45 minutes to the Gulf Coast for some gambling. We even enjoyed exploring the restaurants all along the North Shore. The owner really knows the area and gave us plenty of recommendations on what to do. We loved it so much we are even thinking about moving to the area.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Stay
Guest: Barb
(Santa Maria, California)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11
Review Submitted: 06/09/11
We spent 3 days in late May at the Jabberwocky House. Our party consisted of 4 older adults. The pool was great as we were there during 90 degree weather. We sat on the decks and watched the wildlife in the bayou, grilled Black Drum by the pool and watched the NBA championships on the big TV. Rowed the flat boat around the bayou and saw even more wildlife. The house itself had all the comforts you need and more. A great relaxing time and we wanted to stay longer- if we get back to Louisiana again would love to return to Jabberwocky.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Bill
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Date of Stay: 03/03/11
Review Submitted: 03/14/11
I'd just like to say that your place was better than advertised. The house was beautiful and felt like a home and not like one of those austere condos. The bayou is exquisite and the views are beyond compare. I stayed there with my family and my brother and his family and it was perfect with the two kitchens and living areas. I only wish that it had been warm enough to go swimming.....but we'll definitely be back....thanks again.
Recommended for:
Girls Weekend
Guest: moon sister
(MS)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 02/20/11
Had a wonderful weekend at Jabberwocky. The weather was beautiful. The moon was full and lit up the marsh. It was quite surreal. The home was large enough that we all had our space. We enjoyed seeing the parades in Slidell and listening to live music at Palmettos. Looking forward to enjoying the last few hours sunning by the pool, listening to the fountains and wind chimes, and sipping a mimosa. Hate to leave and go back to reality.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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