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Tranquil Bayou Country Home w/ Pond: 8 Mi to Houma
Property ID: 487027Houma, LA, US
Sleeps 62 BR2 BA
Description
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.
Amenities
- Washer
- Laptop Friendly
- Deck
- Kitchen
- Free Parking
- Wireless Internet (WIFI)
- Essentials
- Central Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
Map
Location Details
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)
Reviews
44 reviews
Best 22nd Birthday
5/5 This was such a memorable birthday! From the enriching history of the property to the coziness of both inside and outside aspects of the home. Mom enjoyed the antique aspects and my boyfriend enjoyed the serenity of the lush trees - I enjoyed that it made me feel like I was in the Princess and the Frog. This was such a perfect spot filled with so many things that made it a good getaway. We enjoyed the gazebo and pond, and to our joy and surprise the little friends in the pond (alligators)!!!! This property was only and hour and a bit from New Orleans which made travel quick. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go back!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Great Cottage, Clean and very nice
5/5 We were so excited when we pulled up and this cottage is located on a historic plantation. Kids loved the upstairs where they had their own sides of the room and own televisions. The home was nice, clean and smelled very nice. Spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, clean linens, awesome property and it is so beautiful at night with the large oak trees light up. Make sure to bring marshmallows to feed the alligator that lives in the pond on-site. He is very calm and if you walk up on the deck, he will swim up to await his treats... not sure what the property owners call him but we named him Brutus. Don't worry I do not think he can climb out of the pond with ease.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Great Cottage, Clean and very nice
5/5 We were so excited when we pulled up and this cottage is located on a historic plantation. Kids loved the upstairs where they had their own sides of the room and own televisions. The home was nice, clean and smelled very nice. Spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, clean linens, awesome property and it is so beautiful at night with the large oak trees light up. Make sure to bring marshmallows to feed the alligator that lives in the pond on-site. He is very calm and if you walk up on the deck, he will swim up to await his treats... not sure what the property owners call him but we named him Brutus. Don't worry I do not think he can climb out of the pond with ease.
Misrepresentation of Rental Property Condition
1/5 Home is in disrepair with rotten floors and windows, very dirty and not maintained. We stayed one night and left the very next morning. Evolve reimbursed us the full rental amount, this home should not be on the rental market. DO NOT RENT THIS HOME!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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