Luxury Waterfront Home On Scenic Bayou. 25 minutes from N.O.
About the property
- House2500 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay3 nights
3 Bedrooms with large scenic views, sleeps 6, 2 &1/2 Bathrooms
Casa del Sol is an elegant Mediterranean style home located on a secluded island at the edge of the city of Slidell. Historic Olde Town, fine restaurants, theaters, and shopping are minutes away, yet it feels as though you have escaped to a distant island far from it all.
Whatever your pleasure, be it canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing , fishing or just doing a little crabing, you can do it right behind our 230' dock. Bring your own boat and park it in our private boat slip. It's a 10 minute scenic boat ride down Bayou Bonfouca to Lake Pontchartrain . Along the way you may encounter wildlife such as osprey, owl, pelican, duck, nutria, gator and on occasion manatee. Two canoes along with life jackets and paddles are provided for your pleasure. If you just want to unwind and relax in private, the veranda is that perfect spot to sit back, perhaps read a good book and enjoy the sunset.
The den, dining room and kitchen are an open floor plan with large screen tv, stereo surround sound and an all glass view of the bayou. The master suite is completely private with a California King Tempur-pedic, stereo surround sound and private balcony over looking the water. The master bath has a sunken whirlpool tub and walk-in shower. The serene 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and sliding glass door for direct access to the veranda. The 3rd fun bedroom/office is complete with a trundle bed that converts to twin or king, desk and a view of the courtyard. The two bedrooms are connected with a Hollywood Bath. Each bedroom is furnished with a large screen tv and luxury linens.
We welcome you to our little piece of paradise we call Casa del Sol. As it says at our front door:
Bienvenidos
Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Owner
Wendell and Sharon Lewko
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 19, 2018
About Wendell and Sharon Lewko
Sharon and Luke met on a dive trip many years ago. We designed and built Casa del Sol after traveling extensively in the Carribean. Bayou Bonfouca is perfect for so many of our interests:kayaking, canoeing, fishing, crabbing, boating, seaplane flying and watching the sun set. Our love of travel is the reason we want to share this special home with you. While we are away our son Eric manages the property. He will be more then happy to assist you in your booking and can answer any questions you might have. We sincerely hope you love our home, bayou and town as much as we do.
Wendell and Sharon Lewko purchased this House in 1990
Why Wendell and Sharon Lewko chose Slidell
While only 25 minutes from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast casinos and beaches, Slidell has become an exciting, quaint destination. Casa del Sol is on a small secluded island at the city's edge, ensuring your privacy. Olde Town is minutes away with its festivals , restaurants and bars. Our guestbook will direct you to our favorites.
What makes this House unique
Complimentary canoe and paddle boat with paddles and life jackets. Private boat slip. Adjacent to home we have a large shaded area for leisure fun activities. Parking available in drive for up to 45' motor coach with 50amp electric and water hookup. The same RV electrical panel will also accommodate rapid charging for Tesla or comparable electric vehicles. There is also a private seaplane water landing strip and parking ramp in back designated La 38 on the aeronautical charts. Fly-ins are welcomed.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1One California King with Tempur-pedic mattress
- Bedroom 21 queen, Has its own private vanity, mirror, make-up area
- Bedroom 3Trundle bed converts from twin to King
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower, jetted tub
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, Hollywood bath connects bedrooms 2&3
- Bathroom 3toilet
- Bedrooms 2&3 are connected by a Hollywood bath where each bedroom has its on private vanity and mirror makeup area
Location Type
- Waterfront
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- OvenElectric oven/ microwave combo
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator48" Subzero side by side
- StoveGas island down draft
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksLimited
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / CableWith DVR
- Stereo
- TelevisionLarge flat screen in each bedroom
- Video Library
Outside
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Water Sports GearLife jackets & paddles
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibility
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- boating
- gambling casinos
- paddle boating
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- jet skiing
- cycling
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- fishing
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
Notes
- Only registered guest can stay overnight, but a few friends are welcomed to visit.
House Rules
Check-in: Flexible
Check-out: Flexible
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
13 Reviews
Latest reviews
Peaceful setting with a surplus of amenities
Sharon and Wendell's place is absolutely perfect! The place is beautifully decorated with lots of room to spread out and offered plenty of parking for trailer, RV, and/or boat. The place was super clean and smelled good upon arrival. The kitchen and bathrooms were fully stocked with all the amenities of home, and then some! It was as if they thought of everything :). Also, the neighborhood is quiet and felt super safe. We had no problems leaving our boat parked in the driveway and unlocked. My favorite part about this place was our peaceful evenings sipping wine on the back patio watching the sunset over the water. We will surely be back to stay here again!
A great time at a great place!
This place is AWESOME! Me and my two friends enjoyed every moment of this place for our Wrestlemania weekend. We had plans to visit the town and New Orleans during the down time but due to the view and how great this place is we simply stayed around the house and enjoyed it just as much. Will definitely stay again!
Wonderful property!
We spent a fabulous week at this place!
The house and its surroundings are absolutely beautiful! Just paradise on earth!
Awesome vacation home!
We had a wonderful time on our Louisiana vacation. This home was well appointed and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay, including the most beautiful view of the bayou! It was our first time to the area. The home is about 30 minutes out of New Orleans, so we were able to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter and surrounding area, yet also able to escape to a more peaceful, quiet retreat at the end of the day. The area is nice for walking and exploring, and we enjoyed an afternoon with the canoes, even spotting a couple of alligators coming out of hibernation - very exciting! Erick was easy to contact and responded quickly to questions. Our entire family loved the accommodations. We could feel the pride of ownership and the commitment to making sure we were comfortable and felt welcome. I highly recommend this rental property. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
A lovely place to gather giving thanks . Quiet, peaceful with beautiful views of God's creation.
Property was well maintained with more than adequate amenities to make a very pleasant stay. Panoramic view from interior, makes for an ideal gathering place even when the weather does not permit venturing out on the beautifully landscaped front and rear grounds.
For the sportsman, the lake was only a 10 minute run through a deep water bayou, and there is more than enough room to keep boat safely moored behind the residence.
We certainly enjoyed our stay and plan to add to our list of" will go again."
This house is beautiful, very well equipped, neat & clean, perfect place for a relaxing vacation.
We had the most enjoyable stay in your beautifully decorated home, both inside & outside. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen and the patio furniture, the unique landscape in the back yard where we spent many hours chatting with each other. Our group of 6 very close friends of 50 years, meet once a year at different locations in the US. This house is among the top VRBO homes that we rented. Thank you for the welcoming bottle of wine. We highly recommend this home & would rent it again if we come back to New Orleans. A perfect vacation we all had.
Thank you.