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Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat

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The front door of the house and deck overlooking Bayou Lacombe.
Street view, what you’ll see as you arrive to Camp David.
Living room with 55” smart TV.
Full functional Kitchen - stainless steel appliances.
Dining area with a marsh view and seating for 6.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lacombe, LA
  • Lake Pontchartrain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fontainebleau State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat

Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular sunrises, sunsets and even glimpses of Bald Eagles. Lacombe Bayou offers beautiful waterways and a traditional Louisiana experience minutes away from Lake Pontchartrain.

There are two security cameras on the exterior of the house.

Property manager

Laura 985/966-5666 David 985/966-4092
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip beds, we will handle that.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lacombe

Located in Lacombe, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Saint Tammany State Game Refuge and Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and John Slidell Park.
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Lacombe, LA

What's nearby

  • Lake Pontchartrain - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bayou Lacombe Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Northshore Extended Care Hospital - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 23 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
  • ‪Sal And Judy's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Janie Brown's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Char Lou's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Saint Tammany State Game Refuge and Lake Pontchartrain. Bayou Lacombe Park and Bayou Lacombe Museum are also within 3 miles (5 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. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Family get together.

My family gets together several times a year in different cities just to keep in touch. We come from all over the country and Camp David was a perfect location because many family members live near New Orleans. The space provided more than enough room to accommodate everyone that stopped by to visit. Our family highly recommends this beautiful property!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domonique J.

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

Lacombe’s gem

My family and I had a pleasant stay. Lake area was relaxing. View of the lake was beautiful. Home felt clean and calming! Pictures on site are accurate to the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

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

Fantastic get away

Great location! Close to so many attractions but in a very peaceful location! Lived the environment Everything we needed was there Owners were amazing and super helpful Loved seeing alligators from the porch every AMAn absolutely 5 experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Living on the Bayou for a Week

Our vacation 2025 in Lacombe, LA was one for the books for sure, seen and experienced things we never thought we would get to see and do. We have so many memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. The home was so beautiful and peaceful being on the water. We got to see alligators every day while we were staying. The home was so much more beautiful and awesome, the pictures do not show the true beauty this home offers. Laura the host, was the best host ever!! She provided just about everything one would need while staying in your home, including great places to eat, things to do, you name it. I just cannot speak highly enough of Laura. Every evening, we would come back and fish. We had caught and released so many different kinds of fish. I have to say this was the best part of staying in Lacombe. We will definitely be booking a future stay with Laura. I just cant not get into words our AWESOME our stay was!!! Love, friends and family from Oklahoma
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Anniversaries

We were celebrating two anniversaries, 50th & 30th. The house was great for six of us, we brought dinner back one night & had everything we needed. Very comfortable & beautiful. The view was perfect, pretty sure we saw a crock floating just below the surface. My husband rescued a crawfish & we had a frog visit outside our window. Got my daughter very excited. Thank you, if we ever return this would be a great place for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

catlin j.

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

Staycation

Beautiful camp with the best view of bayou lacombe in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great place to stay

Clean, relaxing, great location, beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed our time and hope to go back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Peaceful

House is beautiful and well maintained. The view is spectacular. Owners were attentive to ourvneeds. Highly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch H.

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

It was awesome we injoyed it so much can’t wait to go back

The crabing was good the camp was awesome the people were so good if you had a question they were on it absolutely a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

lydia l.

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

National wildlife refuge

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

2nd time staying here - Fantastic!

Just as great as the first time I stayed here. The host Laura is very responsive and accommodating. A beautiful home and layout. Views are amazing. Will be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy r.

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

Amazing

We felt at home!! The veiw is breathtaking and the nature just makes this place even more amazing. We will definitely be coming back to make more family memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Bayou Serenity

I stayed at the property with a friend. We loved the scenic views and the abundant wildlife in the area. Sunrise on the deck with coffee is the only way to go. Television was unnecessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

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

Honeymoon Getaway

Extremely clean and awesome view of the sunrise and sunset on the bayou!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Fantastic Place!

Wonderful place to stay! Clean and comfortable with an incredible view. Will try and stay here again in the future. Hosts were great as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelic M.

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

Hidden wonder

My husband and I brought my parents and 16 year old grandson to LA for their first time Easter weekend to visit family (2025). And our stay at this home was absolutely the cherry on top. Wish we'd had more time to just relax and enjoy the home without having to leave. The home is beautiful, clean and has plenty of space to move around comfortably, and stocked with just about everything you need for cooking/bbq'g, along with cleaning supplies and more. The view from the front porch is absolutely stunning!!! My hubby, father and grandson enjoyed fishing right in front of the house. Doesnt get much better than this. We are in awe. Would definitely love to stay here again and we'd be perfectly content if we could just stay put. Comfortable, serene, BEAUTIFUL!!! Laura's very responsive, kind, and welcoming. Thanks for a great stay! Hated leaving! No doubt I'd recommended this place.accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Perfect getaway

House was very nice. Location was perfect. Host was excellent. We had a great time and look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Water-front property on a nature preserve. What could be better!

The property was even nicer than we hoped - clean, comfortable, well-maintained. The sunrise view over the nature preserve was quite spectacular! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dot N.

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

perfect spot

This was a beautiful spot and perfect accommodations for our family. It becomes a long drive to tourist and popular spots, but worth it if you like the solitude and beauty of a bayou and wildlife preserve.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

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

Vacation 2023

We absolutely LOVED this property! The house was immaculate and extremely comfortable. The location is stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina P.

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

Perfection

We had the most enjoyable and peaceful stay. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

A true Louisiana experience

Terrific rental property and it was just as advertised. Communication with the property owner Laura was on point. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Perfect Bayou Getaway

If you are looking for clean, simple, comfortable getaway this place is it! The property is convenient to Mandeville and Slidell. One of the best restaurants, Sal and Judy's is right around the corner. We enjoyed the access to the water, fishing off the dock and the cute river otter that stopped for a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., Linclon Ontario Canada

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

Fantastic Location and Place!

Myself and friends came down from Canada for a week to explore the area and enjoy a relaxing place to stay. This was everything we were hoping for. This is a great place and in such a great location! Not one flaw, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura 985/966-5666 David 985/966-4092

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