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Tranquil Bayou Country Home w/ Pond: 8 Mi to Houma
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Reviews
7.6 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Houma, LA
- Place, Bayou Black Park5 min drive
- Place, Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge6 min drive
- Place, The Lakes Soccer Complex7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Tranquil Bayou Country Home w/ Pond: 8 Mi to Houma
Get to know the quieter side of the south from this historic vacation rental in Houma, LA, where ‘Big Oak Cottage’ is both a remote-work vacation rental and a relaxing 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat. Stroll along the shared pond, deck, and charming gazebo when you’re not cooking in the house’s well-equipped kitchen or streaming something on a cable Smart TV. There are two great local destinations for swamp tours and Falgout Canal Marina offers the perfect family boating day.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Shared Deck w/ Gazebo | On-Site Wildlife Watching | Front Porch w/ Bench Swing | Peaceful Countryside Setting
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING (shared): On-site pond, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, laptop-friendly desk, central A/C, decorative fireplaces, antique decor
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig w/ K-Cups
GENERAL: Free WiFi, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, towels & linens, optional housekeeping, trash bags, paper towels, washer/dryer
FAQ: 3 stairs to access, 1 exterior security camera (facing out), homeowner on-site (main house)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (6 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 6 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Mandalay Nature Trail (4 miles), Falgout Canal Marina (21 miles)
TOURS: Annie Miller’s Swamp Tours and Charters (0.5 miles), A Cajun Man’s Swamp Tours and Adventures (9 miles)
EXHIBITS: Regional Military Museum (8 miles), Chauvin Sculpture Garden and Art (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (56 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Access to this home requires 3 stairs with additional stairs to reach the 2nd bedroom
- NOTE: The wood-burning fireplaces are not available for guest use
- NOTE: There's another bookable rental on-site; other travelers may be present and share the outdoor amenities and WiFi connection
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front porch, facing the entryway. There are additional cameras on the outside grounds of the property. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
-- THE PROPERTY --
Shared Deck w/ Gazebo | On-Site Wildlife Watching | Front Porch w/ Bench Swing | Peaceful Countryside Setting
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING (shared): On-site pond, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, laptop-friendly desk, central A/C, decorative fireplaces, antique decor
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig w/ K-Cups
GENERAL: Free WiFi, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, towels & linens, optional housekeeping, trash bags, paper towels, washer/dryer
FAQ: 3 stairs to access, 1 exterior security camera (facing out), homeowner on-site (main house)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (6 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 6 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Mandalay Nature Trail (4 miles), Falgout Canal Marina (21 miles)
TOURS: Annie Miller’s Swamp Tours and Charters (0.5 miles), A Cajun Man’s Swamp Tours and Adventures (9 miles)
EXHIBITS: Regional Military Museum (8 miles), Chauvin Sculpture Garden and Art (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (56 miles)
-- 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
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Access to this home requires 3 stairs with additional stairs to reach the 2nd bedroom
- NOTE: The wood-burning fireplaces are not available for guest use
- NOTE: There's another bookable rental on-site; other travelers may be present and share the outdoor amenities and WiFi connection
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front porch, facing the entryway. There are additional cameras on the outside grounds of the property. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
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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
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Houma
Houma is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bayou Black Park and Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge, while Southdown Museum and Finding Our Roots African American Museum are cultural highlights. HyperVelocity Race Track and The Ball Park are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Houma, LA
What's nearby
- Bayou Black Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
- The Lakes Soccer Complex - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
- Westside Girls Softball Complex - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
- Southland Mall - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Texas Roadhouse - 11 min drive
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 11 min drive
- Starbucks - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Check-in
5.4/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
7.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
6 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
4 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Best 22nd Birthday
Catherine M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jody B.
27 Mar, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Misrepresentation of Rental Property Condition
Jody B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Crystal
20 Feb, 2024
Great Cottage, Clean and very nice
Crystal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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