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Gorgeous Lakefront Home: Private Pier, Boathouse, Kayaks - Fish From the Dock!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to Island Girl!
We have ample parking space and abundant storage on our expansive 1-acre lot.
We conveniently provide 4 kayaks along with paddles and life vests.
Cooking, dining, and making memories—all in one perfectly designed space.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Two twin beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Gorgeous Lakefront Home: Private Pier, Boathouse, Kayaks - Fish From the Dock!

Our 1-acre lakefront location is the showstopper that makes Island Girl the perfect vacay getaway. This gorgeous, pet-friendly home features fantastic outdoor living areas, a spacious interior, a private canal, pier & boathouse, and direct Lake Catherine access. Beautifully styled + equipped with kayaks, fishing & crabbing gear, the property is ideal for families or friends traveling together. Step in, drop your luggage, and be on the water in under 5 minutes–it doesn’t get any better than this!

Island Girl is a beautiful lakefront home just 30minutes from the heart of New Orleans that comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. The residence boasts a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and convenient bar seating that seamlessly transitions to the dining and living areas. Guests will love this social space’s hardwood floors and large windows that take full advantage of the breathtaking lake views. French doors offer quick access to the home’s wrap-around deck where there is a dining table, gas grill, and more of those amazing Lake Catherine views.

Down the hall, each of our 3 bedrooms is impeccably styled with soothing, modern finishes that immediately relax the senses, sleeping configurations as follows:

Bedroom 1 – King bed
Bedroom 2 – Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – Two twin beds

The home’s 2 full bathrooms are modern and bright with shower/tub combos that make bathing the kiddos after a day on the lake a breeze.

Outdoor living is unparalleled at Island Girl with Lake Catherine as your backyard and endless views for scenery! In addition to the upper wrap around deck, the lower-level houses private parking, a picnic table, and all the gear you need for enjoying the lake including 4 kayaks, life jackets, fishing poles, and crab traps. When it’s time to get out on the water, simply launch the kayaks directly from our shoreline into the private canal or walk down our dock to the boathouse for fishing and crabbing in the shade.

Bringing your own boat? Easy – launch it at Island Marina just down the road then drive along the shoreline to our boathouse where you can tie off. And they don’t call this area fisherman’s paradise for nothing! We also have great recommendations for local, professional fishing guides to maximize your sporting time on the water. Be sure to inquire if you are interested.

Staying at Island Girl provides the best of both worlds with a location just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 30 minutes to the MS Gulf Coast. Spend the days/nights enjoying the parties, parades and casinos then head to Island Girl for a relaxing and quiet stay away from the excitement.

Additional Amenity Highlights Include:
- Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi
- 4 TVs throughout the home
- Dedicated workspace
- Boiling pot
- Comprehensive housewares package + Keurig coffee machine
- Fresh linens and towels for every guest
- Full-size washer and dryer
- RV hookup

Traveling with a larger group and need more space? We have a nearly identical 3-BD/2-BA home just down the street – ask us about renting both units!

Pet welcome with pre approval and $100.00 pet fee.

Operator Licenses: 21-CSTR-17658, 21-OSTR-17516

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$100.00 non refundable fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Pets not allowed on the furniture or beds
Security cameras outside

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 22-CSTR-19196, 21-OSTR-17516

About the area

New Orleans

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in New Orleans East Area, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Lakeshore Marina and Oak Harbor Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Pontchartrain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Orleans, LA

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 23 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪THE CRΛB TRΛP - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hi Tide Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milk Mans House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪J Martin Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Louisiana Material - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lakefront Home: Private Pier, Boathouse, Kayaks - Fish From the Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 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 Gorgeous Lakefront Home: Private Pier, Boathouse, Kayaks - Fish From the Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lakefront Home: Private Pier, Boathouse, Kayaks - Fish From the Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lakefront Home: Private Pier, Boathouse, Kayaks - Fish From the Dock! located?

Located in New Orleans East Area, this holiday home is steps from Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Pontchartrain and Fort Macomb State Historic Site. Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Olimpic Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for anything better! Great view, beautiful house, and a host who thinks of everything. This house is stocked with all the essentials you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house all around. Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful with a clear view of the entire sky. All the bedrooms are ample and the kitchen is well stocked and large enough for everyone to "help". Its very peaceful at night with a great view of the stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was super easy! We were given a code prior to checking in and it worked perfectly. The kitchen had every utensil and pot or pan you needed. There were also two coffee makers- drip or Kuerig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin F.

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

Honeymoon

The house and property are gorgeous and looked just like the pictures. Laurie and her husband have just about anything you could need at the house. Laurie responded to my messages quickly and is great with recommending places to eat and sights to see.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni D.

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

Relaxing Cousin Trip

Amenities galore, complementary local treats, very clean, everything for cooking, beautiful locale, many outdoor activities, hammock swings, everything you need for fishing, kayaking, We even caught and ate a crab!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quedessa k.

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

Comfortable home on the lake

Comfortable house, kitchen had everything and more. Lots of extra amenities. Laurie was very responsive. Sunrise was amazing every day. Plan on bringing drinking water.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

As advertised

House was clean and had everything you needed for the weeks stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J.

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

Fantastic!

Best of everything! Great property and Laurie was great about everything! The property had everything we needed and more. House was in between the French Quarter and easy access to food and everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Fantastic Home & Host

We stayed for a week at the property, which was well stocked with essential items such as soap and toilet paper as well as an array of fishing supplies. When we arrived, there was even a gift basket of goodies waiting for us! The location was gorgeous and we enjoyed watching the sunrise over the lake. The provided guest book with restaurant information and recommendations was also very helpful. There was excellent communication between the host and us as well. 100% would recommend staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Von M.

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

Outstanding!

As indicated by all the glowing 5 star reviews prior to our stay, this property, and Laurie the host, delivered on all points. The most incredibly stocked rental I’ve experienced. (and I’ve done many). A First Class operation that will not disappoint. Thank you Laurie! My family loved it!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

WONDERFUL!

We had an amazing time! What a relaxing location this was! Laurie was an amazing host who offers all the needed amenities. We felt right at home. Perfectly located between New Orleans and Slidell we had access to anything we wanted to do while being away from it all and able to relax in the sun and breeze. My kids caught crabs off the dock and even took a fishing charter with Captain Dudley and caught so many fish we had to fly them home. Thank you, Laurie, for sharing your perfect home with us. We are busy telling all of our friends to come do the same!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Loved this place!!!

Thank you, Laurie! You are an amazing host and we loved our long weekend on Lake Catherine. The house was stocked with everything we could have needed and then some!!! We only wish there had been fish for catching (probably just not the right time of year). But there were plenty of alligators that entertained us! Lol!!! This was absolutely the perfect place for us to relax, unwind and reconnect. We make a trip to NOLA every year and now that we’ve found this beautiful home, we may add a fews days to our annual getaway for some much needed rest and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing location! Private, lakeside property with excellent facilities and easy access. Perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and enjoyed the outside deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are thinking of booking this property just go ahead and do it! Beautiful setting and convenient to so much also so peaceful! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The lift was especially nice for loading and unloading our luggage, coolers, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best vacation at this rental! Very clean and beds were very comfortable. They had everything you would need for fishing and cooking seafood. We had the most fun fishing on the dock! Gorgeous views. Lake life was so relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Fishing trip

Everything was as described at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOMICIDL_MEATMAN

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

Excellent experience

What a great place! It was clean and stocked with anything you could possibly need! Right on the lake. We'll be staying again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fay P.

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

A week in NOLA

We had a great time visiting New Orleans and surrounding areas and then able to be outside the city and relax when we were done. Loved being on the lake and watching the sun rise every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Beautiful lake house stay

The house was beautiful, the host was pleasant to deal with and we had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Great House

Our family enjoyed our vacation at Island Girl. We arrived after dark. Laurie left the lights on for us. This property is well furnished and clean. We had everything we needed. We enjoyed using the kayaks, fishing from the dock, and relaxing in this quiet and scenic location where there is an abundance of wildlife. It is located just a short drive from the French Quarter. I do recommend bringing plenty of drinking water and bug repellent.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude T.

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

Exactly as Advertised

Sunrises and sunsets were especially stunning. We really appreciated the fishing gear that was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene R.

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

Weekend Ttip

Really enjoyed staying at this property. Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone. Beautiful views, lots of information about property and great suggestions of things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

New Years Getaway

From the moment we pulled up we knew we booked the best place! The house was beautiful, the property was breathtaking. Laurie was very accommodating and answered all of our questions. The house was tastefully decorated and super spotless! The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals and very spacious. Our only regret was that we didn’t take advantage of the beautiful dock and the kayaks. Definitely will come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laurie M Lionnet

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What makes this property unique

Unique property features:
-Contemporary decor
-Tons of natural lighting
-Keurig coffee machine
-Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
-Hardwood floors throughout
-Three TVs
-Gas outdoor grill
-Boiling pot
-Kayaks (4) & lifejackets
-Private canal, pier & boathouse
-Fishing poles & crab traps
-Local, professional fishing guides
-Family friendly
-Pets allowed
-Private parking (1 acre!)
-RV Hookup
-Near public boat launch, marina and grocery store.
-Easy access off Highway 90 to the New Orleans or quick access to I-10

NOTE: If you want to bring your own boat, launch it at Island Marina located just down the road. Drive your boat along the shoreline to the lake house & tie off at our boathouse.

Operator Licenses: 21-CSTR-17658, 21-OSTR-17516

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