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Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore!

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View of Cane River from top deck
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View of Cane River from top deck.
Porch area
Porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore!

Let us provide your home away from home! Sit back in a comfortable rocking chair on the porch and enjoy mesmerizing views of the beautiful Cane River. Grab a pole, try out some fishing on the dock,explore beautiful Natchitoches, or do some shopping.

Our beautiful home can accommodate up to 5 guests. There is a master bedroom with a king bed and a cozy loft at the top of the stairs with a twin bed. In the living room is a pull-out couch with a bed.

Come enjoy the peaceful serenity of the beautiful Cane River. Mesmerizing views combined with the comfort of home make for an all-around relaxing stay. Some guests prefer to lay around enjoying the views while some prefer to explore!

There's so much to do in Natchitoches! When you're ready to explore, we invite you to experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana, established in 1714 and well known as the film site of "Steel Magnolias". Downtown Natchitoches is just minutes away, where you can explore our Landmark Historic District with shopping, dining, and attractions plus historic fort sites, museums, and year-round cultural events and festivals. Natchitoches is home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park at Oakland & Magnolia Plantations.

Interaction with Guests

It's all about privacy here! Unless you request our services, the house is yours during your stay.

The Neighborhood

What's special about our location is that you are completely secluded on the water yet only a half mile or less from food, shopping, and entertainment. For all your traveling needs, there is a Walmart located only about a half mile away, along with Brookshire's grocery store and multiple dollar stores for groceries, toiletries, etc.

We love to eat here in Natchitoches! You won't go home hungry :) Here you can find down home southern cooking- crawfish, meat pies, red beans and rice, traditional American, Chinese, fast food, delicious Japanese and sushi. Ask us for food recommendations!

The Downtown Historic District is only a few miles away, where you will find historical tours, shopping, and dining on the beautiful Cane River.

Please note that while families are welcome, our home is not baby or child proof. Life vests are not provided but recommended when around or in the water. Please use caution as our home is located on Cane River Lake.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Family amenities- pack n play, playmat
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties or events allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside ONLY
Please review email sent with house rules and information
Please remove all trash from the home.
This property is located on Cane River Lake. The Bird's Nest is not liable for any water related accidents. Swim and use lake at your own risk.

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties or events allowed.
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Natchitoches

Located in Natchitoches, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Old Courthouse Museum and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Adai Indian Nation Cultural Center and Natchitoches Pecans. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Natchitoches, LA

What's nearby

  • Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Natchitoches - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Northwestern State University - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cane River National Heritage Area - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cane River Creole National Historical Park - 13 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hana Hibachi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Nopal - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore!?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore! on Apr 6, 2026 start from $155, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Peaceful. Relaxing. Fun. Bring boat. Fish, shop, explore! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium and within 3 mi (5 km) of Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Natchitoches and Fort St. Jean Baptiste. Prudhomme-Rouquier House and Cane River National Heritage Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hosea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing place to stay. Very convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lori s.

A great little place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

courtney s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and access to water. Quite neighborhood and cute house with lovely porch. Had a few things that wished were stocked in the house a little better like updated kitchen supplies and handwashing soap.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

kathy h.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
The lake/river view was wonderful...perfect for morning coffee.I felt the cleanliness of the upstairs bathroom, especially the shower stall, needed improvement. The dusty, bug sprinkled inside window sills needed attention.It was a good stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The host is organized and the communication was top-notch. The home was well-stocked with blankets, though we were missing sheets for the pull-out sofa bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great visit again.

We have stayed here numerous times and have always enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time saying and we love it! Our grandboys spent the night 1 night and we loved the early morning feeding the fish and turtles. It is amazing how peaceful it is basically in the middle of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing. We could sit by Cane River all day! Bird watching and just enjoying nature and its sounds. You would never know a neighborhood is behind you.Excellent quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky D.

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

On the river

Very nice peaceful location with great view of the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikki A.

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

Summer

Our stay was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Great stay, awesome atmosphere.....we will definitely visit again soon.

This property is superior and we can't wait to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Treehouse

Great getaway nice to have a boat slip. We enjoyed the property quite and peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed the fishing from the house deck & area restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna E.

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

Relaxing on the river

We had an enjoyable time at this property. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was so cute! Literally had everything you would want or need. The owner checked on me and was very responsive! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

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

Perfect getaway spot!

Absolutely perfect for a couples getaway. Loved being over the water! Sunrises and sunsets were absolutely beautiful. Caught some fish, got some rest, and the property had everything we needed…even two coffee pots!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Good time

Nice place very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Ducks birds and gators!!!

Great place to stay. Right on the water and close to town. Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Cyndi A.

Beautiful and well kept

We came to relax and this was the perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mandi z.

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

On the river

We really enjoyed our stay. It was peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasant stay, although we weren't there a lot. We were visiting for my daughters wedding. The property was clean and well taken care of. I didn't have any problems to call on the manager about. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to just enjoy nature. The one thing that was horrible was the weather there. It was so hot and humid that it was miserable at times, other than that my trip was an A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Hidden Gem

The pictures do not do the setting justice, the house is well equipped and the wildlife is incredible. Very quiet and peaceful location. Be on the lookout for ‘gaiters…..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S N.

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

Beautiful

Our son was graduating from university and our older kids came out for it. Three of us stayed at this property but we all had meals and fished there! It was even better than we had anticipated!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam Z.

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

Lovely

This is a lovely cabin on the Cane River. So relaxing to sit on the deck overlooking the water and watching the birds. Easy access to the historic district with restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great Lake house

It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Sandefur

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My name is Jennifer. I am married to Tony and have have one daughter. We love living in Natchitoches and enjoying all this town has to offer!
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