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10 Mi to Caddo Lake: Charming Cottage in Vivian!

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Vivian Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 2,000 Sq Ft
Covered Porch | Seating | Ceiling Fan
Living Room | Single-Story Home | Central A/C & Heating | Smart TV w/ Cable
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Vivian, LA
  • Place, Noah Tyson Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Caddo Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Caddo-Pine Island Oil Historical Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

10 Mi to Caddo Lake: Charming Cottage in Vivian!

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 1 Block to Main Strip | Backyard w/ Birdcage Gazebo

Delight in an idyllic escape at ‘McKenzie's Country Cottage,’ a vacation rental in Vivian, LA. With its cozy interior and private outdoor space, this historic 2-bed, 1-bath home is ideal for relaxing and reconnecting with loved ones. Begin each day with a workout at North Caddo Fitness Center, then explore the area. Fish at Black Bayou Lake, visit Shreveport, or try your luck at nearby casinos. A memorable stay awaits!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Additional Sleeping: 2 queen air mattresses, 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private backyard
- Birdcage gazebo w/ seating
- Attached covered porch w/ seating
- Tiny home w/ covered porch & grill

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs w/ cable
- Board games, books
- Fireplace
- Dining tables

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Keurig coffee maker (starter coffee provided)
- Blender, Crockpot, toaster
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- Water filter, trash bags/paper towels
- High chair

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Iron/board
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Free WiFi, keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story cottage, exterior stairs to enter

PARKING
- Off-road parking (5 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
- RV/trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

- Peaceful small-town location w/ annual Redbud Festival
- 0.3 miles to North Caddo Fitness Center: gym equipment & indoor pool
- 4 miles to Cash Magic Vivian & Texas State Line
- 9 miles to Black Bayou Lake
- 32 miles to Shreveport: Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport Aquarium, Sci-Port Discovery Center, casinos
- 37 miles to Shreveport Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The single-story home requires exterior stairs to enter

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About the area

Vivian

Vivian is home to this cottage. Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caddo Lake and Fish Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Vivian, LA

What's nearby

  • Noah Tyson Park - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Caddo Lake - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Caddo-Pine Island Oil Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Earl G Williamson Park - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge - 20 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Relay Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chavos Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Southern Eatery @ Cash Magic - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam Cole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good amenities and cozy. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Vivian, LA

Loved my stay in this charming old town!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property; amenities on point! Doorknobs were loose. Twin bed mattress was too firm for my daughter, but all else was satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
From the owner: "We're so glad you enjoyed the property and found the amenities met your expectations. Mattress comfort can vary from person to person, but we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We're happy to hear the rest of your stay was satisfactory. Thank you for your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve."
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stony F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
They double booked the house and then tried to make it something that I did. We walked into the house to find someone else’s stuff all over the home. We left and called the host. They found us a place for one night had 2 beds for 4 of us so 2 of us slept in chairs. Was told we had a house 30 minutes farther away for the rest of the trip. Get to that house and found 2 twin beds for 4 people! Once again 2 of us slept in chairs for the next 3 days. Apparently VRBO owns evolve and the two don’t communicate well is how the mixup happened
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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