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Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans

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A waterfront property with a main building and an attached structure, both elevated on stilts.
A living room with a sofa, a recliner, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious room with large windows overlooking a body of water and a pier.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a starfish decoration on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Place, Lake Saint Catherine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans

Surround yourself with serenity at The Purple Perch on Lake Catherine. Less than 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, this 3BR, 2.5 BA property sleeps 9 comfortably in a relaxed “lake life” setting. Cast a line from the private pier, watch the sunset from the breezy porch or listen to birds sing from their perch. Enjoy your piece of sportsman’s paradise at The Purple Perch.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Check-out time is 10am on your departure date. This is to ensure the unit is fully cleaned for the next guest. Please put dirty linens on the laundry room floor.
You can leave unopened items that might help the next guests (drinks, paper towels, spices, etc.).
Remove all trash from the home and place it in the black garbage bin. Roll the bin to the road and position it next to the mailbox. Please ensure the lid is on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must climb stairs to access the property. The entire enclosed property is on one floor.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 22-OSTR-07722, 22-CSTR-07707
Property # 3210579vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Orleans

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in New Orleans East Area, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Saint Catherine reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and John Slidell Park.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Canal Street - 41 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Bourbon Street - 42 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Port of New Orleans - 45 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 19 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Marina Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Middendorf's Slidell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪THE CRΛB TRΛP - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans located?

Located in New Orleans East Area, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Saint Catherine and Lake Pontchartrain. Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall experience was great.Accommodation, location were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Purple Perch, was our 2nd visit and will hopefully be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was so amazing. We came out for the Jazz Festival and this property had everything we need. The screened in-porch was the highly of our trip and we are looking for to staying here again next year for the Jazz festival.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing,the house was perfect!!!the views from the pier and screened in porch where amazing.we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer m.

Liked: Location
We loved this house. Very nice, clean and spacious. The dock has green lights on it at the end. Was not the best weather for fishing but enjoyed the down time. Spent one day in New Orleans and made a couple trips into Slidell for shopping or eating. Love the area and have been down three times now.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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

Beautiful Camp Perfect Location

Was a perfect family getaway. Just need to show up. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When preparing for our trip I asked the host questions and she always responded quickly. Finding the home was easy and it was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed being able to fish and crab right off the dock. The water was rough for most of our stay, so we did not swim in the lake. Depending on traffic the house is 30-40 mins from downtown New Orleans and 15 mins to Slidel which is a nice town that has plenty of grocery store and restaurant options. We have rented several homes through sites over the years and always appreciate owners willing to share their homes with us!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Wonderful retreat outside of NOLA

This stay was fantastic. We were all surprised at just how nice the property was. I would definitely recommend this to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keevon I.

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

Thank You We Had A Great experience

My friends, family and I really enjoyed staying here. Everything was clean and there were no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Enjoyable

The house was perfect, fish were not biting at that time, but that’s ok. View is awesome, and relaxing.. Will definitely rent again! The house has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Family fishing trip

Wonderful property. Everything that you might need is there. Entire family had a blast. We will be back in the fall for a few days of fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora B.

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

House

This property was one of the best we’ve stayed at. We travel to the Super Bowl cities every year and really enjoyed our stay. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Celebration of Life

Great place to gather with family and friends. Beautiful view of Lake Catherine. Fishing, bird watching and relaxing on the deck was enjoyed by all. The accommodations were top notch. We will be back to enjoy the Purple Perch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Weekend gateway

The property was very nice just as listed. Communication with owner was easy. Family members got together for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanpaul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. The description and photos do no justice. It was beautiful and serene. The the kids fished most of the time. When they weren’t, there were games available to play. We will be back!
Sunrise over Lake St. Catherine
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

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

Birthday Celebration

Beautiful Place. Well appointed. Lots of room. Will rent again at a different time of year. The wind blows across Lake St. Catherine in late April consistently and made it hard to fish and crab. I never put my boat in the water. :(
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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