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Relax on Lake Pontchartrain

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Place, Caesars Superdome
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Relax on Lake Pontchartrain

Unique modern home that sits on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain that has a front porch 25` x 20` that faces Lake Pontchartrain and rear porch that faces the marina & Southern Yacht Club. Open floor plan with two distinct living spaces. Only 8 mi from French Quarter. Guests rave over the porches as a place to relax while hanging out with family or friends or just reading a book! `Sunsets are just breathtaking`

Perfect place to relax - open space where everyone can find their own spot to relax. Whether it is in a sofa, chair, bed or floor on the inside - or sofa or chair on a porch - or sitting on the dock fishing or crabbing - you will find your place to enjoy your time at the Boathouse!

You have access to all the living space and porches on the second floor - and access to parking, and docks on the first floor. Docks can be used for fishing & crabbing.

We`re here for as much as you need us! Just ask!

Unique area of New Orleans named West End - dating back to the early 1800`s. Originally built as a resort, the area now houses the boating community of New Orleans. There is a park with a running and walking path - as well as areas along the rocky shore. Locals come to the area to fish, crab, launch their boats and watch sunsets - just to name a few! The area was impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and has since been rebuilt. The marina and shoreline were rebuilt in 2019.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End,_New_Orleans
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofWestEnd/
https://www.facebook.com/West-End-NOLA-330750157610293/

It is 1.1 miles to the bus stop on the corner of Robert E. Lee and Lakeshore Drive (Lakeview Line #45) - about a 20 minute walk. That line will get you to the Base of Canal Street (Cemeteries Transportation Center) where you can catch the Street Car into the city at Canal St & City park Avenue.

Of course, there is always uber and taxi`s.

https://www.norta.com/Maps-Schedules/System-Map

Access to living space is by a circular staircase.

We provide the following for our guests to maximize your experience:

- Towels
- Linens
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Coffee
- Cooking Essentials
- Hair Dryer
- Iron and Board
- First Aid Kit

ALLERGY DISCLAIMER: If you have any pet allergies please reach out to Vello to confirm the home is pet-free before your stay.
Quiet hours between 8pm and 9am weekdays and 10pm and 9am weekends. ~ No smoking indoors - cleaning fee will apply if smoke smell is found.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours between 8pm and 9am weekdays and 10pm and 9am weekends. ~ No smoking indoors - cleaning fee will apply if smoke smell is found.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Orleans

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Frenchmen Street and Bourbon Street are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Canal Street and Café du Monde. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Caesars Superdome - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Canal Street - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Bourbon Street - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Port of New Orleans - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Cemeteries Transit Terminal - 8 min drive
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 18 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deanie's Seafood Restaurant & Seafood Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Crab - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Russell's Marina Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Landry's Seafood House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New Orleans Food & Spirits - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning sunsets over Lake Pontchartrain - only 8 miles from French Quarter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning sunsets over Lake Pontchartrain - only 8 miles from French Quarter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning sunsets over Lake Pontchartrain - only 8 miles from French Quarter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning sunsets over Lake Pontchartrain - only 8 miles from French Quarter located?

This family-friendly New Orleans holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Pontchartrain, City Park and Metairie Business District. Louisiana Children's Museum and Frenchmen Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
4 adult males enjoyed the outside areas both in front and back. The space was perfect for us. The view of the Southern yacht club was beautiful. The park area in front was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay at the Boathouse EVERY time we are in New Orleans. We cannot say enough good things about the space and the hosts. Its a short drive in to the FQ, we can fish, relax, and just feel right at home. The Boathouse never disappoints!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Serene Lakeside Retreat

We loved this property! Beautiful views, quiet, calm and yet close to all of the attractions we wanted to visit. It was a great place to stay during Mardi Gras!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Spring break

Great location close to the quarter without the noise and crowds!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

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

Perfect place

Wonderful place to stay in the West End.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

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

Beautiful boathouse!

Great experience! Even though the weather was rainy for several days it was still very enjoyable. Well furnished, clean and spacious. We have our boat at the marina so it was very convenient to get into the lake quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMBER J.

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

Beautiful Place

Great place, & location. Beautiful to sit outside & look at the water. Decorated darling, & very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

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

Fun, clean, great spot

Clean, easy, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Couldn’t ask for more!

We enjoyed our stay from beginning to end. We wish we could have stayed longer. This was our first trip to NOLA and this place made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary e.

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

Extremely relaxing

The most peaceful and relaxing vacation we've had in years! Phenomenal views, location and would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Beauty by The Lake

This property had everything we needed for a relaxing trip: beautiful views, well equipped home, quiet location, easy access to any area of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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

As advertised

Gorgeous views of the lake. Excellent location and nice property manager. Relaxing and fun, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Quite place with great view.

The place was great and the communication with the owner was amazing. Very easy commute to downtown with nice restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yonn S.

Wonderful place and stay.

The home is exactly as it appears in the pictures with views of the marina and lake to the back and front of the house, respectively. We had a wonderful and quiet time while being close to the great food and music of the French Quarter. I enthusiastically recommend this place, especially to families.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Regatta weekend stay

A beautiful property extremely well laid out. So nice to sit on one deck and hear the masts of the boats in the marina and the other deck to watch the sailing regatta
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Work

We stayed here for work but it made it feel like a vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

brynijah t.

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

Beautiful Home

We loved the property & location. We were close to a lot of things! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bita H.

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

Professional from start to finish

The level of professionalism from start to finish was outstanding. We stayed a this beautiful location previously and look forward to staying there in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Great Place!

Beautiful location with great views of the lake and the marina. Lots of good restaurants nearby. The floorplan of this place is great for families with kids -- lots and lots of sleeping options, cleverly disguised as couches and murphy beds. The one downside during our stay is that one shower wasn't working properly (and we had chosen this property in part because it had two bathrooms). Having to share one bathroom between multiple adults was a bummer. The owner was very responsive and thankful for our passing along the information -- but no remedy during our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle l.

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

Wedding Weekend

We were in for my daughters wedding and what a wondereful place to stay. Relaxing &peaceful from all the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, but minutes from everything !!! We defininyrly will come again!!! Great place !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Relaxing Time

Great views! Loved sitting on back deck watching the sailboats coming cruising by in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Maryann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay just outside of New Orleans!

Great location! Beautiful home! Wonderful view! We had everything we needed, except the code to get in the door. After a few phone calls, we got it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful Lake Front Get Away!

The boat house is spacious and comfortable. Located in a convenient area of the NOLA Lake Front with exceptional views. The front porch is absolutely perfect for morning coffee and the back porch for afternoon cocktails. Accommodations are extremely comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. We will definitely stay here again for our next trip to the NOLA.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacy M.

Great location, view, and host!

The boathouse is beautiful. Very close to all NOLA has to offer at a great rate compared to all hotels in the city. The owner was very quick to respond to communication and willing to help with any and everything. I highly recommend the rental and will definitely be checking availability for my next trip to NOLA!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Traveller

Great property. Very cleverly done
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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