Bayou Liberty Waterfront Estate

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Excellent

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Slidell, LA

Camp Salmen Nature Park
‪3 min drive‬
Slidell Memorial Hospital
‪7 min drive‬
Oak Harbor Golf Club
‪15 min drive‬
New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bayou Suite

1 King Bed

Junior Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Princess Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Secluded 8 acre waterfront estate on Bayou Liberty. This stunning property features 400 feet of waterfront frontage. 20-25 minute boat ride to Lake Pontchartrain & 40 minute car ride to New Orleans. Small boat lift, kayaks & bikes for your use. Property sits on the Tammany Trace bike trail. 15 miles to Fontainebleau State Park & 20 minutes to Mandeville lakefront. Very private & perfect for family vacations or long weekends.

I take a lot of pride in my home. This is not a typical vacation rental, it is my 2nd home. I want you to experience it and enjoy it, but please take care of it. If you cannot, please don't book it. If you do not have any reviews, or have any negative reviews, please do not instant book. Contact owner to discuss booking possibilities.

The property can also possibly be rented for events such as small weddings, reunions or anniversaries, please inquire about the pricing. Guest will have access to the entire property.

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David Whyte

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Air conditioning

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please inquire regarding event pricing

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: Please inquire regarding event pricing

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Slidell

Located in Slidell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Slidell Auditorium and Slidell Little Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Golf Course and Oak Harbor Golf Club. John Slidell Park and Bayou Country General Store are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Slidell, LA

What's nearby

Camp Salmen Nature Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Pinewood Country Club - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
Slidell Memorial Hospital - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
Oak Harbor Golf Club - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
Fontainebleau State Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

Slidell Station - 6 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
‪Cici's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayou Liberty Waterfront Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bayou Liberty Waterfront Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayou Liberty Waterfront Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayou Liberty Waterfront Estate located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Village at Northshore and Northshore Square Mall. Camp Salmen Nature Park and Royal Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.8

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Michael R.

4 May 2025

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

Rent at your own risk

I reserved this property in a rush to provide housing for our children when they came to visit their dying grandmother. Shortly after booking, I found out my son had also rented a house, making this booking unnecessary.Because I had booked within 48 hours of check-in, I was unable to cancel. I sent a message to the host, but got no reply for two days.When I finally did get a response, I was told that he would contact VRBO and refund half the rent. After contacting him multiple times since then, though, that still hasn't happened.Since I never actually set foot on the property, I cannot attest as to the condition. I can only rate the responsivness of the host as very poor. What would we have done if we did stay there and had a major issue with the property?Rent this property at your own risk. You may get an attentive host, or you may just get ghosted.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Misti R.

6 Apr 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

14 Mar 2025

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

Great

Was amazing

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Antique Beauty

This was a nice place to stay. I would recommend more lighting through the entrance and definitely, most certainly need a better address sign. Our GPS stated we were there but there was no sign in the street area or drive way to alert there is a property back there. In fact, if you turn too soon where the GPS states you are there you may wind up in a ditch These are hidden driveways, but there can still be a more visible sign to alert guest where to make the turn into the property. I encourage people to buy water case as the water is oily and it seems to be a thing in NOLA. The property is in good shape but, at night significantly dark. The location was near most stores and restaurant and close to the highway once you know your way around. It had a Victorian feel and it was definitely quaint and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

26 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise T.

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful house and property

The bayou and home are beautiful. I waited a bit to leave this review because I wanted to give the host some grace to communicate with us about some situations that needed to be addressed. Before arrival he mentioned he was in hospital and apologized for his late response to questions. When we arrived there were problems with kayaks, bikes, and fireplace - to name a few. We reached out and never heard from him. I’ve reached out again and have still never heard from him. Our group left the place genuinely worried for him. I hope he is ok.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SIDNEY L.

9 Dec 2024

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

Old School Cool Estate

Comfortable place with lots to do. Great private location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Damon L.

5 Dec 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

No assistance

My son and I booked a trip with this house specifically as a homebase for several days of fishing in the bayou’s. This house was chosen specifically for having an outdoor grill and bike availability and trail access. The grill was there but I poor shape and no gas tank. There were two bike one with a completely broken sprocket and the other in poor shape. I contacted the host by phone four times leaving messages as well using the VRBO messaging system on the app. The host never responded and still hast 8 days after the trip. The house is unique but not tended to clearly. Roaches were present when the light went out but that was not that alarming given the age and location of the house. I feel I should be returned at least half of my money given how poorly I was treated as a “guest”. This will be a good case study for the premium I pay each time I use VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

5 Nov 2024

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

Really enjoyed our stay!!

This place was amazing. It was almost eerie with the fog coming off the bayou. The atmosphere was awesome. It was close enough to New Orleans to go do stuff but far enough away to not be bugged by the crowds. Perfect location for us. The house was old and quaint. My only complaint would be that one of the showers was unusable for showering because there wasn’t a a shower head in the one. But certainty wasn’t worth a negative rating. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

1 Nov 2024

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

Brother Weekend

My two brothers and I get together twice a year for a long weekend. I chose the property this time and we all couldn’t have been happier

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mekayla D.

13 Oct 2024

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

Amazing find.

Great location. Town at the end of the driveway pretty much. Very quite beautiful and clean. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

5 Jun 2024

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

Very Eclectic

we were staying at the property as my family lives in Slidell and I was visiting from Wisconsin. I grew up in New Orleans, but I’ve been gone 30 years. It was nice to be able to be so close to their homes. The character of the home was outstanding. We really wanted to know a little bit more of the history of the home. To be honest, my only complaint would be the washer and dryer. I believe the washer is broken or the timing is off because it would literally go through two cycles, and we would try to put it on the setting possible. The dryer took forever to dry the clothes but we made due. It was worth it to our family to stay in this beautiful house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Monarch R.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

New Years Get Away

for the most part all good, house needs pictures updated and back of the house needs more illumination on the rear part and thru-out the property and certainly check on the roaches a few here and there over all a nice cozy place and good location.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Parth P.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not so clean and appealing

Didn’t enjoy the stay at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacklyn s.

7 Aug 2023

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

The absolute best place to stay!

This is absolutely my favorite rental I have stayed at. The inside is so charming and full of antiques. It was so warm and cozy. I can’t say enough about how amazing the beds are as well. I am extremely particular regarding mattresses, and I actually checked to see if I could find the name of the mattress company so I can buy for my house. I think they’re memory foam? My favorite part of the house has to be the sunroom. Sitting on a clean, comfortable couch couch and enjoying the scenery in a air condition some room was worth it’s weight in gold. I spent most of my time out there reading and enjoying the scenery. Also having a TV out there for movie night was simply the best. I will come back specifically for that sunroom. I wish I could take it home with me. Haha. One more of the many reasons why I loved this rental so much, was the bayou proximity and the kayaks. We were right on the bayou and could just load the provided kayaks right into the water from the backyard. Talk about amazing! We floated down the river with clover like moss floating on top of the river. It was straight out of a movie. We went kayaking every single day. The views were spectacular and I can’t say enough about how much I loved it. I am definitely going to return again. I highly recommend this place. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Raoul R.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unmet expectations

I am handicapped and walk with a cane. The walk to and from the car was dangerous for me, and we would not have booked this house if we had known this. And if the yard was so important, the grass might have been cut and there would not have been miscellaneous junk in the yard, including the deplorable outdoor furniture. The furnishings were worn out. The sofa had a hole in it, and the chairs were so old that we practically sat on the ground. But these were just the tip of the iceberg. The house was infested with roaches, the stove was broken, the washer and dryer were inaccessible to me with my disability, and the bayou was not “beautiful”—I couldn’t even tell if it was water as it was a carpet of green moss. Dangerous for my grandchildren. It was most definitely not worth the price that was charged.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

23 Jul 2023

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

Peaceful bayou

Amazingly quiet yet just minutes from WalMart and restaurants. Relaxing walks along Tammany Trace. Beautiful glass walls in sunroom allowed nature viewing with indoor comfort. Owner was quick to respond to our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

30 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful period architecture!

The house and grounds were beautiful! We enjoyed our stay….biking, kayaking, fishing, and sleeping in comfortable beds!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob S.

31 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Old with a dash of new

Plenty of property for adventure , old and comfortable like an antique rocking chair yet you could hit a golf ball from countless stores and restaurants and land in the gravel drive Good beds and great view of the bayou Some negatives but satisfied all the needs of resting our heads and chilling out

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY F.

25 Jan 2023

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

Super lovely!!

First time in Louisiana for our nephews wedding. Nice size beautiful historic home. Slept amazing! Perfect house as a base of operation to explore Louisiana.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Gary H.

12 Dec 2022

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

Unique

Unique propertie. Pretty and quaint. Comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

28 Nov 2022

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

Thanksgiving

A warm and cozy home steeped in nostalgic decor. The outdoor space was perfect for our family to enjoy fishing, kayaking and biking. The old pipes were a bit worrisome, and the old cooktop made cooking for our large group a challenge. Otherwise, it was a great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B., Westport, Indiana

25 Oct 2022

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

A relaxing week while feeling a sense of history surrounding this property and area.

The deco was a little period and very comfortable. We enjoyed the river and the freedom to wander around the property...the only 3 suggestions would be to make certain the doors can be opened toward the river...and maybe add a deadbolt on the front door. ..and replace the flat tires on the wagon to tote items to the beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kendra H.

6 Aug 2022

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

Charming home in a great location

This was an older home so it had some quirks but over all we really enjoyed our stay and plan to rent again next time we're in the area. I advise you to bring plug in fans if you require air circulation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Melanie H.

4 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

MISLEADING – UNTRUSTWORTHY!! RENTERS BEWARE!!!!!!

SAFTEY ISSUES!! -Dead battery in smoke detector. -Carpet in living room taped down & peeling up. Fall/trip hazard -Stove top was labeled with stickers: "BURNERS REMAIN ON" -Electrical lighting was confusing…certain room lights had to be on before other room light could be used. -Electrical outlets were through extension cords with notes “DO NOT UNPLUG” -Front door did not lock -The back door had a big gap for mosquito and roach entrance -ROACH INFESTED! On walls, floors, paper towels and BED! -Boat dock is falling apart -Clothes dryer-no heat UNAPPEALING: -Had to park outside the gate and use the wagon to haul luggage -Wagon had 4 FLAT TIRES! -3 large garbage cans at entrance were over-flowing -Broken soap dispenser in bathrooms -The side-entry screen door had NO SCREEN! -Outdoor furniture cushions were scattered and unkept -Stained pillows -Toilet handle labeled, “Hold down until completely flushed”

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Whyte

My name is David, I purchased this property in 2018 with my husband Christopher. We made this purchase because we fell in love with the home and the property and wanted to share it with other people. I was born in New Orleans and Christopher was born in Albuquerque. We have lived in New Orleans for the last 15 years. I am a local real estate agent in the area. Real estate is my entire life. I love all aspects of it.
In my free time I love traveling, staying fit, collecting art, and spending as much time with family, friends and our dogs as much as possible.

Why they chose this property

The great thing about this property is, it's just minutes from everything in Slidell, however it's private and secluded. The grounds are stunning, it's waterfront and it honestly feels like you've gone a century back in time the minute you enter the grounds, however you have all of the modern conveniences.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bayou Suite

Junior Suite

Master Suite

Princess Suite

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

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