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Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

Nice breeze, sun setting, amazing view. Life is good at 110 Gerard!

View from our porch on Thurs, June 13th. All you hear are the birds in the air

A beautiful winter evening watching sunset

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Upstairs Open Area

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

Our Old Settlement home is centrally located to enjoy the best of SWLA. Fully equipped base camp offering fabulous views of Calcasieu Lake from the porch and a public fishing pier within walking distance, boat launch/guide pickup less than 10 mins, and casinos and golf courses less than 20 mins.

Our house has 2800 sqft of living space with three bedrooms downstairs and an open floor plan with one bedroom upstairs and an additional 1600 square feet of covered entertaining space underneath the house.

We offer a full kitchen stocked with most any appliance you need as well as a large grill, large griddle and boiling pot for outdoor cooking!

We offer a king, queen and full (pineapple bed) bedrooms downstairs and a queen bedroom and queen bed and 2 twin beds in the open area upstairs.

The downstairs has a kitchen, utility room with large capacity washer and dryer, living room with fireplace and 55" tv.

The upstairs offers a 5ft circular card table with 8 chairs, full size refrigerator, living area with a 65" tv, and a panoramic view Calcasieu Lake....absolutely stunning!

Bathrooms: master bath and Jack and Jill downstairs and one full bath upstairs.

Free WIFI fiber service and Hulu plus.

Our home is perfect for a family with teenagers, several couples or a group of men and or women who want to enjoy all the fishing, hunting, birding, gambling, festivals and fun of SWLA.

You don’t need to fish or hunt, just enjoy the sound of the waves crashing on the sea walls, the seagulls flying and the magnificent sunsets from the 400 square feet front porch!

Walking distance to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit- so it would be a great place for a retreat. This house is 15 feet above sea-level so step accessible but not wheelchair accessible.

Old Settlement is on an island accessible via pontoon bridges crossing the ICWW and less than 20 mins. south of downtown Lake Charles.

We love Old Settlement and work diligently to ensure your stay with us will be memorable. We have consistently been rated 5 stars. Come join us and enjoy some down time at Old Settlement.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

All dogs must be house broken and well behaved!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There are private piers near our home. Please do not go on those piers. The public pier is open from dawn to dusk and is within walking distance.

Quiet hours are to be followed: 10pm to 7am. Please provide responses to all questions. We need to assure your a good fit prior to signing!

Photo ID and signed rental agreement is due no later than 4 days post booking. Please verify that you will be in compliance with all House rules.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

As of 4 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana on 22 Jun, 2026 start from S$482, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana located?

This family-friendly Lake Charles holiday home is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Calcasieu Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women and Archer Institute of LCMH. Prien Lake Park and Southland Coins are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such kind and accommodating hosts.the home was super nice, with spacious rooms and amenities. Every kind of pot, plate, utensil, gas grill and burner. Scenery along with the level of solitude are unmatched. Camp neighbors are very friendly, helpful, and inviting. I can not speak more highly of the hosts, camp, neighbors, fishing, hunting, 20 minutes to any level of entertainment you desire from the city.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

25 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boys weekend

Great atmosphere and great view. Would stay there again no question.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022

Thank you, Jeffrey! It was our pleasure to host you and your friends. Mary

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

15 Jul, 2025

Very comfortable and well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian A.

21 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Louisiana Getaway

This Old Settlement Home was a great getaway for my kids and grandkids. The views were beautiful from the porch and the pier. The home was very comfortable with plenty of space for more than one family. The owners stocked this rental with everything you need for a good time on the water. One of the best homes we have stayed in.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2025

Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

20 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Lakehouse

Plenty of space and rooms, nice setup.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

2 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Love the owners. Kept in touch and responded to questions quickly. They left cookies and milk for the grandkids which I thought was very unique and thoughtful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria o.

30 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake house

We had 2 families stay and utilized downstairs for one and upstairs for the other. It worked very well. Communication with host was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024

Thank you so much for your review! This was a repeat visit for you and your family which means the world to us! We look forward to hosting you next year if the opportunity arises! Mary

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

10 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Team Building

I had my work team meet at the property for two nights. Team building and meeting space were perfect! Casual but productive. The host was so helpful and friendly!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2023

We are so glad your team had a productive and fun time at our home! We look forward to having you return! Mary

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

30 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Calcasieu

***** We had a great time. Everybody was very impressed with the facility. We will all be coming back to "Fishing Calcasieu".

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

12 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Lake House

Best stocked house ever. Perfect for our family. Will rent again. No problems whatsoever.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2020

Thank you so very much. We strive for perfection!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

18 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Softball Tournament

We were there for a softball tournament and the property was only 20 minutes from the field and a short drive to the store. We will definitely do it again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023

Thank you for staying at our home! It is very close to town, but yet when you are sitting on the porch watching the waves, you feel a million miles away from town! We would love to have you and your family back at any time!

About the host

Hosted by Mary Shaddock Jones

I grew up spending the summer at my parents home at Big Lake. My husband and I built this home behind my parents home in 2003 when we lived in Houston. After spending a lot of weekends at Big Lake, we moved back to Lake Charles in 2005. This home is our special place. There is nothing quite as relaxing as sitting on the porch with a glass of wine overlooking the lake at any time, during any season. It is a magical place.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom Upstairs Open Area

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Master

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

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House Rules

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