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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Newellton, LA
  • Place, Lake Bruin
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bruin State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Vicksburg National Military Park
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you.

This relaxing 3-bedroom home accommodates up to six guests. Step outside to a spacious deck or enjoy your morning coffee and evening sunsets from the private pier.

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedrooms 2 & 3: Queen beds
Enjoy all your favorite sports and shows with YouTube TV, ESPN, plus smart TVs in all bedrooms
Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
Propane BBQ grill ready to cook

13 miles from Lake Bruin and 10 miles from Tensas Wildlife Refuge, this is the perfect spot to relax and recharge. We offer the convenience of early check-in and late check-out when available. We will notify guests when the house is cleaned, sanitized, and ready for check-in, usually around noon.

The laundry room is fully equipped with a washer and dryer, along with complimentary washing liquid and dryer sheets. You'll also find games conveniently stored in the laundry room.

Welcome to the Solarium on the Pier, where relaxation begins.

Whether you're seeking a tranquil moment alone or a delightful day with friends, our solarium offers the perfect setting. Sip on refreshing beverages, indulge in light snacks, and watch the sunset as the gentle breeze rejuvenates your senses.

The backyard porch is screened in, allowing you to relax outside at any time. It is equipped with a hanging heater and two fans to ensure your comfort.

In the backyard, you'll find swings for your enjoyment. The firepit is a perfect spot to unwind, and we provide starter logs in the laundry room for your convenience.

Here are some fishing tips: Breams or bluegill and crappie tend to gather under the cypress trees on both sides of the pier. Use worms or crickets as bait, ensuring the tip of the hook is not showing. Perch, bass, and bowfin prefer shiners (minnows) or crickets. Catfish and alligator gar are not picky eaters and will go for anything. Lake St. Joseph is home to a variety of fish species.

In the town of Newellton, you'll find stores such as Dollar General, and Britt's Pharmacy, offering food options since the nearest grocery store, Mac's Fresh Market in St. Joseph, is 14.9 miles away.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 1:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please place bed sheets, pillowcases, and coverings on the floor in the room 🛀 Place all towels in the tub. 🍽️ Put all dishes in the dishwasher. 🗑️ Dispose of all trash in the designated trash can

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2583207vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Newellton

Located in Newellton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Windsor Ruins and Bethel Presbyterian Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Lake Bruin State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Bruin - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lake Bruin State Park - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Lake St. John - 41 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Ameristar Casino Vicksburg - 53 min drive - 85.5 km
  • Vicksburg National Military Park - 55 min drive - 90.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Light House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Double D's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Bruin Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks Coffe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Saint Joseph Light House - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you.?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you. on 25 May 2026 start from £235, 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 Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Castaway Cottage, a haven of peace and relaxation, awaits you. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Bruin, Mississippi River and Lake Bruin State Park. Hermione House Museum and Madison Parish Hospital are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place would recommend for anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome trip thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PRESTON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs a few more pots and pans and dishes in the kitchen. Everything else is A-1!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaynala W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at the house! It was well equipped with everything we needed from cooking, entertainment, seating, etc. We will definitely book again the next time we visit my hometown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolia P.

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

Relaxing weekend

I enjoyed staying there nice and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolia P.

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

Relaxing weekend!

It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ionia. E.

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

Very enjoyable experience

Beautiful accommodations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan V.

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

Nice Place

Very nice place and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
Great guest I enjoyed communicating with guest. They left the place in good condition. I would recommend to any host. Welcome back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Lake Visit

The Lake house was very nice, clean. The screened patio was nice, we spent both evening and mornings sitting outside.We also really enjoyed the deck. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terral T.

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

Great Lake view

Had a great time here. The lake is beautiful and the home had everything that we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Great guest. Very independent, Respected the place and rules left the house and yard clean. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa T.

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

Relaxing time on the dock.

We enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and I loved the large kitchen. We spent a lot of our time on the dock fishing and watching an alligator.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Great family spot

Great place. Clean with plenty of space inside and outside. Updated amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Wonderful stay

We had everything we needed, the children loved the yard and games available. Clean and spacious. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

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

great property!

this property had everything you could ask for! activities for every age group were available—fishing, mini golf, swings, fire pit. the home was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolia P.

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

Relaxing

Everything was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Nicolia was a Great guest and pleasure to talk with and would love to host again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Very Nice!

This was our 2nd stay at Cast Away Cottage, and it did not disappoint. The home was very clean,spacious and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the pier with the enclosed gazebo for early morning coffee and alligator watching. Some in the groupenjoyed fishing from the pier. The children enjoyed the swings outside while the adults were able to watch the SEC baseball tournament on the big TV. A very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiram S.

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

College Roadtrip/Family Reunion

We were in town for our family reunion and taking our grandson to college. We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. The house was very clean and amazing! Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Hopefully we'll be able to book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake St Joseph

We had a wonderful time. Lovely property and lake. Was listed by VRBO as Lake Bruin....it's actually St Joseph.....perfect lake for young children learning to fish. Perfect for adults also. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Fantastic Property

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay! We will be coming back soon. We brought out little dog who also enjoyed themselves. Very spacious yard with a beautiful pier/dock to relax on. The outdoor space is fantastic. Bo was very responsive as well to anything we needed on property. This place is a gem and I would recommended staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Bryan were great guest they followed all the rules and the house was left very clean. Bryan was also great to communicate with. They also had their pet dog with them.They did such a great job cleaning behind the dog the cleaning crew didn’t notice a dog in the house are yard. I were more then glad to waive the pet fee. Bryan and his dog or welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zemalyn W.

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

Home away from home

If you're looking for a break from everyday life this is the place. It's a cozy home on the water. Great for fishing, enjoying the water, stars and relaxing. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need for cooking. The bathrooms and bedrooms are stocked with extra towels and blankets. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2023
Great guests. Enjoyed communicating with them. Respectful and quiet. I highly recommend them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

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

Great Get Away

We schedule a girls get away every year after tax season ends. This is a great "in-between" location for our group. Even though it rained every day, we still enjoyed the visit. Cooked, played games, watched movies - just spent some down time and visited. Didn't get to fish this trip due to the rain, but the pier is great to just hang out on when the sun is shining.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Very pleasant stay

The nicest place. It is so quiet and equipped with everything you need. Phone charges. Outdoor. TV fans lighting. So nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great time!

House was very nice and clean! Everything was as described in the listing. Furniture & beds were super comfortable too! Screened in back porch was lovely and the dock has lots of extra amenities. Except for some yelling the first night, the neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. Didn't catch very many fish, but that's why they call it fishing, not catching! One suggestion would be to put a mat or something in the shower as it's very slippery.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Exceptional

Our host just gets the best review possible. The place was spotless and cozy. It was stocked with virtually everything guests could need, except fresh fruit, vegetables, snacks, entrees, and of course, drinks (although there were even up to ten bottles of water in the fridge). What impressed me the most was that the bedding (pillows, blankets and bedspreads included) smelled like home…fresh and clean. Outside was peaceful and serene, as well as ‘eye candy’ for nature lovers. Our host was easily accessible during our stay and met our every need. On top of all this, we have a special needs child and he could move around easily and safely. HE was happy there…very big deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Relaxing and very clean lake home!

Upon our late afternoon arrival, we were glad to see that it was exactly as described on VRBO. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and more. The view from the back porch was beautiful. The owners thought of everything! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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