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Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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2.5 acre stocked pond with pier
Relax on the peaceful pier!
House & parking area from driveway
Wildflowers in bloom in spring
2 aluminum boats & 1 pedal boat for your use

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Caney Creek Reservoir
  • Place, Jimmie Davis State Park
  • Place, Louisiana Tech University

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities!

3BR/2BA house overlooks a 2.5 acre stocked pond just steps from the front porch. Sleeps 10, Fire pit, kids activities, kayak, boats, hammock, lots more! Perfect place to go to recoup from busy life, reconnect with family or friends.

The house has everything you will need for your stay, except clothes and food! This fully remodeled home has a full kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counter tops, washer and dryer (detergent supplied), dishwasher (detergent supplied), garbage disposal and every small appliance you could possibly want. We offer free WiFi, big screen smart television in the living room with Direct TV and a television in each of the three bedroom with Roku or Fire Stick streaming.

The bedrooms offer a California King bed, King bed and 2 bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twins on top. The beds are comfortable with luxurious bedding to make you feel pampered. We also have a blow up mattress and linens and pillows for it. We have a portable, tabletop fan in each bedroom, as well as sound machines. There are luggage racks, large closets with hangers, an ironing board and iron, and full length mirrors in each bedroom. There is a pack-n-play for the little one, booster seat, a baby gate and nursery lol monitor.

One bathroom has a tub/shower combination. The other bathroom has a walkin shower. There are hotel style bathrooms towels, hand towels and wash cloths, as well as makeup (removing) towels. There is a blow dryer in each bathroom. There are bath products and bath toys for smaller children.

Beautiful 2.5 acre stocked pond steps from the front porch. The fishing pier is available for fishing or catching some sun. There are deck chairs, an aluminum boat, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, blankets and marshmallow roasting sticks! Ample parking for several vehicles and room for your boat. The dual BBQ grill (butane or charcoal) is ready -you supply the burgers or steaks! Bring your fishing gear, your float or a good book-the rest is waiting for you.

Nestled in the trees, this family oriented retreat feels remote & secluded. In reality you are actually only minutes away from many modern conveniences. There are many outdoor opportunities in the area for nature lovers. If that’s not your thing, we are within a short driving distance to shopping, dining and other entertainment opportunities.

You are literally in the backyard of Caney Lake and the Spillway. This hidden gem is a stone's throw away from the public boat launch. Caney is known for its bass and crappie fishing, as well as recreational water sports. Hooks Marina has live bait, boat fuel, food and a fun outdoor dining experience with live entertainment on most weekend nights.

You are 10 minutes from Chatham. Chatham has a Family Dollar Store, two convenience/grocery stores, a restaurant and a bank.

Jimmie Davis State Park is 9 minutes away with its renowned fishing, many miles of hiking & biking trails, large public beach and picnic area, as well as a splash pad for lots of family fun. There are several boat launches, as well as RV spots, and other facilities for rent.

Jonesboro (25 min) has a Walmart, grocery store, banks, hardware store and an abundance of fast food & dine-in restaurants. One can have a full day of fun wandering through the 4-5 antique/flea markets in Jonesboro. This is also the nearest trauma hospital to our location.

Historic downtown Ruston is 35 min away. Home of LA Tech, the famous Peach Festival and many unique shops and restaurants.

West Monroe and Monroe (45 min) have many recreational opportunities, antique & retail shopping and unlimited dining options.

The house is within easy driving distance to many other fishing and recreational lakes and rivers. When the fish don’t seem to be biting at one you have lots of other opportunities nearby.

If gaming is your thing the Choctaw Pines Casino is 1 hour away. An hour and 45 minutes away are many casinos, shopping opportunities and dining in Bossier City and Shreveport.

This property has been in our family for over 100 years. My grandfather (Pawpaw) built this house himself in the mid 1980’s. He stayed busy into his early 90’s; he enjoyed mowing his own yard, cutting his own fire wood, building deer stands and fighting off beavers and alligators. He loved nature and all it had to offer-duck hunting, deer hunting and, well, just about any kind of hunting. He enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, squirrels, and deer on his property.

His pride and joy was the pond. He loved to help and watch the generations of his family fish in his pond. He would wait to feed the fish when the great grand kids were around just to watch their faces light up. If you reeled in a big one he would get the scale so he could weigh it. If it was a ‘good one’ he’d sometimes make you toss it back to grow bigger.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
OPEN WATER-Children must wear life jackets!
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Events

No events allowed
Host must approve prior
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
40 lbs-shots & flea treatment current
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only. Dispose of butts in container.
No hunting on the property.
Exterior security camera(s) in use for security & liability purposes only.
No life guard on duty. Boat, kayak, canoe or swim at your own risk. Life jackets are provided & must be worn near the pond.

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
Note from host: Host must approve prior
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chatham

Located in Chatham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jackson Parish Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jimmie Davis State Park and Caney Creek Reservoir. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chatham, LA

What's nearby

  • Caney Creek Reservoir - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jimmie Davis State Park - 21 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Ruston Sports Complex - 55 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Louisiana Tech University - 57 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Duck Commander - 59 min drive - 65.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Logger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Millie G's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hook's Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charley's Triple J Trucking - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Caney Creek Reservoir and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Jimmie Davis State Park. Dr. C.S. McDonald Memorial Recreation Center and Jackson Parish Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 105 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PaPaw’s place is so peaceful and beautiful. The perfect place to escape the busy world. Dawn is great. She thinks of everything and has it ready before you ask.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA B.

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

Great Place

This was the prefect place for us to stay for a fishing tournament. Just minutes away from the landing. Great house with all the amenities and wonderful sitting outdoors and taking in the scenery. Will book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A.

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

Awesome

Everybody was amazed with the property. The house was perfect. Beds just right. Cant think of anything we could have needed, maybe a few more days,lol. I caught my first big cat fish. Need to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Extremely clean house with all amenities you will need. Beautifull secluded setting. Would definitely stay again if traveling to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Beautiful Property

Really enjoyed our stay at the property and the view and setting were fantastic. Very quiet & relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

padnurse

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

Beautiful and Private Hideaway

We’ve stayed at Pawpaw’s several times over the years and we have never been disappointed! As soon as we drive up over the hill and see the pond, house and grounds it feels like city stress all falls away! So many homey touches like baskets of soft blankets and quilts for snuggling under. Cabinets well stocked with everything you need to prepare a meal or cook outside, just need the groceries. The house always smells terrific! If we lived closer, we would stay a lot more often! Our host, Dawn, is easy to reach and very sweet and approachable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Great House!

A wonderful house with all the extras! Sparkling clean and has every amenity you could possibly need. Our third trip and we can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

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Father’s Day

This property is paradise in the country! Chatham is the root of our family so it was great to be in Chatham and still be free enough to do all the things we used to do with my grandfather when we visited 20 years ago. Now that my grandad is older being able to make it easier for him to come to where he is is important to us! This home had everything we wanted, needed and didn’t know we needed! All the way down to a sharpie! Dawn was more than helpful and communicative! Loved this experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

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

Our stay at Pawpaw's Place

The property is idyllic. Peaceful, quiet, beautifully appointed, great location close to Caley Lake. For us and our grandkids, it checks all the boxes. We'll book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celinda B.

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

Wonderful!

This was such a peaceful and inviting place. One of our favorites ever and will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

Home away from home

Our week long stay was so relaxing and the house was a beautiful place to call home for a little while. It was beyond well stocked with anything and everything you could need. If you enjoy peace & quiet and being able to enjoy nature and all it has to offer then this is the place for you. We loved it and look forward to staying again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

The perfect get away

We wanted a relaxing girls weekend and that’s exactly what we got. It was super easy to find the place, beautiful property and the hosts were more than helpful. Super responsive anytime we needed her. We will definitely be back to pawpaws place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stacey w.

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Fantastic Rental on the water

We were in town for a High School Fishing tournament with a group of adults and teenagers. Not only did the adults enjoy this property but the teens are already planning the next trip. We will absolutely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Perfect getaway

This little cabin was absolutely perfect for a quick getaway for me and my dog. We loved sitting around the pond, enjoying the stars at night, and exploring the property. Dawn was also a pleasure to work with in the face of a hurricane-filled year for Louisiana. Would highly recommend & can't wait to get back myself!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Peaceful, Outdoor Getaway

This is our second time staying at PawPaw’s Place and we absolutely love it! Ms. Dawn is an incredible host. She always goes above and beyond to communicate and make sure everything is perfect for your stay. The house is clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything you need. The property and lake are amazing. We spent most of our time outside fishing and just enjoying nature. I highly recommend booking this property with Ms. Dawn. We hope to come back again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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Perfect getaway for nature lovers

We had three lovely days here. The scenery and fishing was great. Everything that we forgot was already there. Sun screen, toothbrushes, bug spray, charcoal, seasonings, pots, pans, ice cream scoops, supplies to make smores..... When it rained in the evenings the view from the porch was amazing, the pond came to life, and the cooling fans on the porch were a great touch. I have to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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A beautiful walk on Waldon’s Pond!

My daughter and I wanted to get away from everything and this little slice of heaven is perfect! Solitude and beauty tucked away on a private lake. House has everything you need to have a great time! Fire pit, grill, smoker, all the cooking utensils, paddle boat, beautiful birds, path to walk around the lake. We loved it!!! Also just around the corner is the marina that has outdoor live music that is fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

YOU WON’T BE SORRY!!

Dawn was extremely responsive to all of our questions! The house is perfect and has everything you could need! Seriously, just show up with your clothes and groceries! Dawn has thought of everything! The house is secluded in the woods so there’s tons of privacy! You are close enough to the state park to go multiple times during your stay and only 20-45mins away from anything you could think of to do or eat! Our family would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula m., San Antonio

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Feels Like An Oasis

We visit relatives in Chatham from TX, this is our 5th visit & already reserved for next year! Serene, peaceful, completely secluded from other people. Boats & kayak available to use on the pond. A wonderful fire pit. Plenty of outdoor games. Swings, hammock! Fun! The house is beautiful & cozy. Large eat in kitchen. If we lived closer, we'd rent more often just to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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Relaxing!!

The home was secluded with a stocked pond. We had a relaxing and wonderful time. Dawn kept in touch with us, ready to help if we needed anything. Which we did not! It was perfect. We have rented several places from Toledo Bend, to Covington and this was our favorite so far! The house had all you could ever need and more. It is family ready if you have children. I will be back with my grandkids! THANK YOU DAWN!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole B., Baton Rouge, LA

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Labor Day 2022

PawPaw's Place was such a private & comfortable venue for our family Labor Day 2022. The home is pristine. The outdoor activities fun. The furnishings first rate. The sleeping so comfy. The kitchen so well equipped & organized. Our host provided such detailed descriptions & provided many more resources & supplies than we expected! I hope many more will be able to enjoy a memorable stay at Paw Paw's Place! A great tribute & legacy for PawPaw!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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Perfect!

My husband and I had a very restful weekend at Papaws home place. We fished, sat on the porch eating watermelon, and visited Caney lake right next to us. Dawn is a wonderful host. She has thought of every detail to make your visit comfortable. At one point I realized I forgot something at home, and I told my husband “I bet Dawn has one in the closet.” And she did! There are games and toys for kids! You could show up with a few things in a cooler and some extra clothes and stay forever! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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Wonderful family getaway

Would definitely recommend this property! Stayed with my husband, our two teenage children, and one of their friends. It was a quiet relaxing vacation with lots of memories made. The house is welcoming and comfortable, stocked with all the necessities, but also so many little extras that make it especially inviting. The boys spent most of their days fishing and playing in the pond or in the boats, and we all enjoyed the hammock and outdoor games. The hummingbirds put on a show for us each morning and evening. Each night we enjoyed cooking supper and playing board games. There were lots of activities to do together as a family, but also enough space for everyone to do their own thing as well. WiFi service was great, which is crucial when traveling with teens. Our next stay, we will likely bring our boat to enjoy the beautiful Caney Creek Reservoir as we came to find there were no boat rentals in the area. Dawn was delightful to deal with and has truly made their home inviting for guests. We hope to come back one day soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie and John G.

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Exceeded Expectations in Every Way

It's impossible to capture the beauty of this place in photographs. We've rented many VRBOs and this one is by far the best. The pond is huge and you end up feeling like you are on your own private lake. The house was beyond immaculate and so well appointed. The kitchen is made for major cooking, as we just celebrated both Thanksgiving and early Christmas over 5 days and had a blast baking together. You'll find everything you need in the kitchen as it is better stocked than any other house we've rented. We were all so comfortable and felt right at home here. We spent most of our time outside with our dogs and my husband fished in the pond. We really picked a great time to come, because the fall weather was gorgeous. We are from Miami so we really enjoyed the cooler temps for a change. We took some amazing family photos on the property. Dawn is the nicest, friendliest and most accommodating owner, and responds quickly. I had many questions for her before we came, and she answered them all gladly. We all hated to leave. I highly recommend this place if you want to get away from it all and find a perfect home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

judy S.

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Loved Every Minute

My family loved PawPaw’s Place from the minute we topped the hill! We needed a place to recharge before school started back and we didn’t want to travel far and this place exceeded all of our expectations! We also always love a secluded place where we can just be at HOME .. this was definitely secluded! We were there a whole week and didn’t get to do everything there but had a great time fishing and sitting on the porch! My 13 year old son had been on a mission to catch his first Bass and he ended up catching 6! Dawn was the best hostess making sure we had everything we needed and then some!! We will definitely be back .. just wished it was tomorrow! Thank you Dawn for taking such good care of us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Stott

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We are Randy and Dawn. We are happy to share our little slice of paradise with our guests. We got into the short term rental business recently. This property has been in our family for many years. Dawn's grandfather built the house in the mid-eighties. For a long time the property was used only a few times a year. We decided to give it a new life and share it with others. There have been several updates since the 80's but its been a labor of love. Our family and our extended family love to spend time here. There is something for everyone in every age group to do. We hope you will find it as relaxing and memorable as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property offers guests a private place to relax and reconnect with family and friends. The stocked pond is steps from the front door. There are aluminum boats and a pedal boat, if you're energetic. There is an amazing fire pit with adirondack chairs to roast hot dogs or make smores, or just wind down with a drink and catch up. We have a play area for kids with swings, a sand box, tether ball. For the kids at heart we have out
door games such as Corn Hole and Jenga, or even a game of tether ball. Not into that? How about a porch swing or a rocking chair to take in the view and fresh air? There is a dual fuel grill-charcoal or gas its your choice. It's truly a beautiful, peaceful place to stay. We've been renting since April of 2020 and have not had one person not be thrilled with the place.

What makes this property unique

The view is amazingly peaceful! The most unique benefit is the sense of complete privacy when you are actually only a minute away from a Caney Lake boat landing and Hook's Marina. Hook's has an awesome family-friendly atmosphere on summer weekends with live entertainment, food and drinks. Jimmie Davis State Park is only a 9 minute drive by car or just minutes by boat. They have a splash pad, beach area, picnic tables, grills, volleyball, areas to ride bikes and hiking trails.

We have parking to accomodate several cars and trucks and a boat or two.

For modern conveniences or a quick trip for something you forgot-You are only 10 minutes to Chatham, 30 minutes to Jonesboro, 45 minutes to West Monroe.

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