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Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Bathroom
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Burton Coliseum
  • Place, McNeese State University
  • Place, Golden Nugget
  • Airport, Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen

Welcome to "The Spotted Tail".
We're opening our family's camp to your family! Relax waterside. Experience why Louisiana is known as Sportman’s Paradise. Built with 1940’s craftsmanship & charm, The Spotted Tail is the oldest camp on Calcasieu Lake (Big Lake) and recently updated with today’s comforts. It's located within sight of the boat launch at Hebert's Landing and is true Waterfront! The main lake is only steps from the back door. Come enjoy your catch of the day and a camp fire right next to the water or just relax in the hammock under the patio cover.

Need more room for your group? Bring your camper! Ask about the space before booking.

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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Warning: Waterfront. No fence.
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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
Strictly: DO NOT fry fish indoors in the kitchen. Use a propane burner or an electric fryer outside.
DO NOT place any seafood or fish parts or bait in trash bins. Please allow others to enjoy the fresh air without the smell of death.(weekly trash run)

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Lake Charles

Located in Lake Charles, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gulfway Shopping Center and The Ryan Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calcasieu Lake and Prien Lake Park. Petro Bowl and Southland Coins are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Charles, LA

What's nearby

  • Burton Coliseum - 26 min drive - 27.8 km
  • McNeese State University - 31 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Cowboy Stadium - 31 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Golden Nugget - 37 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 39 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 37 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway-GL - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Capt Rons Charter Service - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Bucks and Ducks - ‬63 min drive
  • Cocahoe's

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Calcasieu Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Golden Nugget and Burton Coliseum. Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women and Archer Institute of LCMH are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the water. Great outdoor area. Very well equipped kitchen. Very clean. Easy communication with owners. Comfortable seating areas and game tables. Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. The hosts did an excellent job communicating all instructions and answering any questions. Very spacious, clean and comfortable house. We will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place right on the water. Super nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Idyllic

I love this place. I go here to relax. I fish on the pier, relax on the porch, grill in the smoke room. If you haven't been here, you should get here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Quick family get away

We had a long weekend to rest & fish with family. Th8s was a great location. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Weekend getaway

Amazing property to stay at. The owner was very responsive to any questions that I had from the time I booked and through the stay. Property was just as described and well furnished with dishes, games, cookware. We had a blast on the community dock that is literally out the back door of the property and caught some fish, shrimp, and crabs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Awesome

We will definitely be back. So peaceful and the location is everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

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

Cozy Fishing House

The house was very well stocked and the listing was extremely accurate. The house was within a short walk of the boat launch and right by a really nice fishing pier. I loved how the house was decorated and the owners were extremely kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Weekend getaway

Perfect place for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart L.

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

Great fishing

The fishing was great with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Excellent! Will be Back!

We had an incredible stay at this property! The house was very spacious, with tons of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Great being directly on the water.The hosts were absolutely wonderful – responsive and friendly. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and will definitely return. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade S.

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

Big Lake VRBO

Great property and excellent hosts. The Big Lake area is a convenient place for me to meet up with family and fish. We are a small group, but this property could accommodate a much larger group with plenty of common area to socialize
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles w.

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

Spotted tail is a great spot

Really enjoyed our stay at the spotted tail, good location, evening sea breeze while watching the sunset was spectacular, we enjoyed sailing, fishing and the authentic cajun restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lana S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen table permanently sticky. BBQ was dirty, broken down (the grating was full of holes) and very difficult to use, and the BBQ area was dimly lit. The beds were very uncomfortable (for us) and the plastic covers on the mattresses made them hot and sweaty. The separate fan controls controlled BOTH the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms simultaneously , which made it impossible to adjust each bedroom separately. The double beds only makes it harder for "larger" couples. The ice maker did not function properly. The upstairs TV did not seem to get antennae reception. The fishing was poor but not anyone's fault. Overall, it was more "grungy" than "rustic". The fishing/unloading cart was much appreciated, but the tires were flat (so I pumped them up). The hosts are great however. We realize it is an old fishing camp and not a spa, but with a few basic fixes and tidying up it would be a lot more comfortable while maintaining the rustic charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosenthal M.

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

Memorial Day weekend getaway

We had a great time! The unit is very nice, clean and spacious. The fishing was great! Great family time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

madelyn A.

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

Family casinos and fishing

Took my family 7 of us all pretty much adults had a great time some fished some went to casinos we all had a great time. Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle S.

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

What a wonderful retreat!

I loved everything about our stay here. From the great communication with the hosts, to the location, the gorgeous sunsets and the amenities - this place had it all. We didn't have kids with us this time, but would highly recommend to anyone who does. Gorgeous home, thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Weekend Getaway

All was great, everyone enjoyed their time at the Spotted Tail. It was perfect for what were trying to accomplish. Relax and enjoy the water front views. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Taking grandson fishing

We loved the place. The dock was fantastic. Even though the weather wasnt the greatest, the house had plenty to keep our 12 year old grandson occupied.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend Retreat

Great location ! Very informative host with a very cool house as close as you can get to the water. Boat ramp is 300 yards away. Great place to get away. Theres a hammock overlooking Big Lake with your name on it! Highly recommend staying here !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie A.

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

Battery Recharge

House was great with beautiful view of the Calcasieu Lake and perfect for viewing sunsets. Located 2 minutes from the Launch and had nice parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio A.

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

Redfish

We wanted to stay close to lake Charles because we delivered a chicken coop to the area. We love to go fishing so we found your beautiful camp and was very excited about renting it. It is a beautiful camp and will be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday gathering

Patio area needed attention , we swept cleaned up , the beds upstairs were not comfortable so we only spent one night there . Maybe adding crates on beds would help . The camp was fully equipped to meet all of our needs … the location is beautiful being on the directly on the water Thanks for sharing camp !0 SV
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seelitta Y.

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

A Little Piece of Heaven

House and all facilities on the grounds are beautiful, comfortable and extremely relaxing. It’s a great place to stay if you want to fish, hunt or just relax with friends and/or family. The grounds are clean and spacious. I highly recommend booking this property. The host communicates well with guests to make sure they stay is the best possible. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by David

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Hello! My name is David and my wife is Crystal. She has lived in Lake Charles her entire life and has been heavily involved in the community so she is your “go to” with questions about places, events, people, etc… I am a transplant from Texas since 2004. I definitely call Louisiana home as well. Do you have any questions about why we’re called “Sportsman’s Paradise?” Come at me bro! Heck, if I’m free I’ll take you fishing with me during your stay. We have a large blended family and our world revolves around family life. We absolutely love traveling with VRBO ourselves because it allows the flexibility to travel affordably as a family in the comfortability of a home. Feel free to book with us instantly or reach out if you have any questions or want to chat about anything in the Lake Charles area.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood has a "retirement" like feel to it. You will see the occasional golf cart cruising the quiet streets. Fisherman launch only a few hundred yards away from the camp at the nearby marina.

What makes this property unique

The camp itself is a bit of a legend in the area. 1940's craftsmanship. There are even newspaper articles of a married couple breaking into the camp to ride out hurricane Audrey when they got trapped in the area as it made landfall in the '50s! Such a cool camp! Story has it that the camp has withstood so many major hurricanes because it was built by a mason who laid bricks and rebar for Angola prison. This original structure was built with the same fortress like craftsmanship.

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