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Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Creston, LA
  • Place, Historic District Shopping
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cane River National Heritage Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Northwestern State University
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches

The Southern Retreat house is a step back in time with all the modern amenities and is just 19 miles from historic Front Street of Natchitoches. This peaceful 2 bedroom house that sleeps 4 is located on 5 acres of lakefront property. It’s beautiful antique decor along with breath taking views of cypress trees and spanish moss sets this place apart from any other. This place offers an ideal vacation spot year-round. Located on the property is a private boat launch to Black Lake for access to great fishing. Provided for your relaxation is a wood fire pit and charcoal grill over looking the lake, ideal for grilling and lounging. Or don’t cook and enjoy the renowned restaurant, Lakewood Inn, located just 0.3 miles from the house. Located on the property for your outside enjoyment is a private basketball court, horse shoes, and lake access for lake fishing. A stay with us is a chance to unwind, relax, explore, and enjoy the history Natchitoches has to offer. So come and create memories that will last for ever.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
No extra guests in the home overnight. Guests breaking the rule will be fined $100 a guest over the limit. Contact me for approval and payment.
Absolutely no pets of any kind allowed in the home. Guest who allow pets in the home will be fined a $250 pet cleaning fee.
No smoking in the home or gasping substances allowed in the home. You are more than welcome to smoke 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 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

Saline

Located in Saline, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Red River and Cane River National Heritage Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Ed Lester Farms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Creston, LA

What's nearby

  • Historic District Shopping - 27 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store - 27 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame - 27 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Cane River National Heritage Area - 28 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Northwestern State University - 29 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakewood Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Krawfish Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sport-A-Pak - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches?

As of 24 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches on 27 March 2026 start from NZ$300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake House located just 19 minutes from Historic Downtown Natchitoches located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Red River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Historic District Shopping. Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store and Old Courthouse Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful time here with our parents during our Holiday time off. The house was sweet and cozy, love the attention to detail with the decor. It was very homey. It was so quiet and peaceful, nice place to relax and restore.
Loved watching the birds and sunrise in the kitchen window.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious home. Very peaceful! Enjoyed the fire pit and bird watching. Friendly and helpful tips from host. We would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and grounds, grilled steaks, sat around the fire pit. Good times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful location!! Perfect place to relax and unwind!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was more than I expected from the pictures. It was very clean, decorated too cute and stocked with anything we might have needed. The host was patient with me when I had questions (not because he didn't provide information, but because I didn't read what he gave me). You may be a little drive from downtown Nak-a-tish, but worth it. It was peaceful and quiet. Plan to bring my "Steel Magnolia" girlfriends to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

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

Southern Retreat perfection

Clean, cooland cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great place. Great Time.

We went to the Christmas festival and had a great time: eating, shopping, and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

A Great Spot on the Lake

While the reason for our visit was not the happiest--a funeral--it was wonderful to be able to stay right on the lake where we had built such great memories over the past 45 years or so. The place was in excellent shape, well maintained, and had a great view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah v.

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

Perfectly, peaceful!

Peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was beautiful and tranquil. The host was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Getaway for R&R

Beautiful, peaceful property with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Relaxing inviroment

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Y.

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

Southern Retreat

Very well-appointed home in beautiful surroundings! I have never seen so many moss-covered trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Natchitoches Surprise

The town is adorable, many restaurants, shops, and things to do. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Next time we will stay in town, but this property was nice and we felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee U.

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

Quite, peaceful retreat

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. The view of the lake was incredible. It was a good 20 minutes into Natchitoches but the drive was through the country so the scenery was great.The is very comfortable. The bed was great. Live all the ceiling fans!We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

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

Great stay on beautiful property

This was one of my favorite stays in Louisiana - the house was so roomy and comfortable. Had everything and was decorated so beautifully for the Christmas holidays! The property was just lovely with a gorgeous view of the Cypress trees in the lake out back. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Peaceful & Relaxing

Went for a weekend getaway to relax and spend time with friends. The accomodations were incredible and had everything we needed. Would definitely visit again or recommend to anyone going to the area. Eric was very responsive to all of our questions and provided excellent local recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property! Very clean! Lovely home! Our hostess Eric was great. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Birthday getaway

My best friend and I always do something for our birthdays and this year we brought our husbands. We had a great time. It was relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Sweet property and beautiful location

Eric was a responsive host, helping us in locating the property and replying quickly to our questions. The house was very clean and decorated for the season. We appreciated especially the kind note from the owner and recommendation for the nearby restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Thanksgiving

Beautiful house and views. Felt like being at home. Everyone enjoyed the stay. Close proximity to Natchitoches. Simple drive to town. We plan to do this again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Three Grandmothers Getaway Wkend

A lovely place, nestled under beautiful spanish moss filled trees. Very peaceful and quiet. It is a good 20 minute drive from town and hidden back off the main road. I’m glad we arrived before dark so we could familiarize ourselves with our surroundings. The Lakeview Inn restaurant was a good place to eat and conveniently located less than a 1/4 mile from the house. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette L.

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

Lake View

The space was amazing—clean, quiet and peaceful. Tucked away from the main road, but not too far. A few miles from Natchitoches, but not a straight shot. Definitely would make a day trip there as opposed to a night trip. Great communication from host! If you want to “unplug” and enjoy peace and quiet, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Peaceful house on Black Lake

The house was very comfortable and well decorated. It had everything we needed. Eric even supplied a new blender when we said we needed one. The view was wonderful. I understood there was a king size bed in the master bedroom. It seemed to be a queen. The page on the VRBO was no longer available to verify the bed size. Overall it was a very nice and peaceful property. It was farther away from Natchitoches than expected and was a very hard drive into the city over old roads.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

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