Apartment

Downtown Cottage Summ

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Living area
Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Lake Charles Civic Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Golden Nugget
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Downtown Cottage Summ

Summary:
Welcome to this delightful Downtown Lake Charles Cottage! 🌿 This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a peaceful, stylish escape perfect for solo travelers, couples, or working professionals. Enjoy modern comfort with charming details, all just minutes from the best restaurants, local attractions, and city highlights.

The Space:
This cozy retreat is thoughtfully set up for comfort and convenience:
🛏️ 2 bedroom with a cozy bed and soft linens
🛁 1 full bathroom with fresh towels and toiletries
🛋️ Relax in the living area with a smart TV and 1 in the Master Bedroom
🍳 Kitchen equipped with cookware + a Keurig coffee maker ☕
🧺 Washer & dryer in-unit for your convenience
🚗 Driveway parking available (There is also a carport parking)
🌳 Located in a quiet, community-friendly neighborhood

Guest Access:
✔️ Full access to the private cottage
✔️ Driveway parking provided
📩 Check-in instructions sent 1 day before your stay

The Neighborhood:
Located in Downtown Lake Charles, this cottage puts you close to all the action while offering a peaceful stay.
🍴 Local Restaurants to Explore:
Villa Harlequin – upscale Italian-Creole fusion in a cozy, classy setting 🍝🍷
Luna Bar & Grill – a funky local favorite for Cajun dishes and live music 🎶🌮

🎉 Nearby Fun Activities:
Lakefront Boardwalk & Promenade – walk, relax, or enjoy local events with a view 🌅🚶‍♂️
Historic Downtown Murals & Shops – perfect for casual strolls, local finds, and photo ops 🎨🛍️
You're also close to casinos, museums, and downtown events all year long!

Getting Around:
🚘 Free driveway parking (There is also a carport parking)
🚶‍♀️ Walkable spots downtown
🚕 Uber and Lyft available
🚌 Public transport limited — car is recommended

Other Things to Note:
Before booking, here are a few helpful details to ensure a smooth, informed, and enjoyable stay:
🚭 No smoking inside the property
🕒 Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
🧼 Essentials and starter supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) are provided to get you started
🌦️ Weather & Cancellations:
We do not offer refunds for cancellations due to natural disasters, severe weather, power outages, or any other events outside of our control. To help safeguard your plans, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for coverage.
🗑️ Trash Disposal:
Please pour all liquids down the sink before discarding containers or food in the trash. All garbage should be placed in the designated trash bins to help us keep the space fresh and pest-free. ♻️
🐜 Critters & Bug Season (May–June):
This property receives regular professional pest control, but as we are in a Southern and somewhat rural area, occasional sightings of bugs, ants, or other critters may happen — especially during seasonal months. It’s a normal part of the local ecosystem and not a sign of cleanliness issues. 🐞 Thank you for your understanding!
🐾 Animal Policy:
Service animals must be disclosed prior to check-in
No other animals are allowed with out prior approval (fees may apply)
A $200 charge per unauthorized animal will be applied — with or without prior approval


🧽 Cleaning Notice:
We pride ourselves on keeping the home sparkling clean for every guest. If excessive cleaning is required (e.g., large messes, unreported damage, strong odors, etc.), an additional cleaning fee will be applied. Help us keep things fresh for future guests 💫
📩 Have questions or special requests? Message us anytime — we’re happy to assist and make your stay 5⭐️! 😊

Property manager

Kay Property Management

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Early Check In Fee $25 per hour Late Check Out Fee $25 per hour

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

About the area

Lake Charles

Lake Charles is home to this apartment. Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu and Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum Lake Charles and Southland Coins. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lake Charles Civic Center or Burton Coliseum.
Map
Lake Charles, Louisiana

What's nearby

  • Lake Charles Civic Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Beach Interstate 10 - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • McNeese State University - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Golden Nugget - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 6 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Area 337 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Palace - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lagunas Mexican Grill and Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O B's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pioneer Club - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Cottage Summ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Cottage Summ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Cottage Summ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Cottage Summ located?

Situated in Lake Charles, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, Killen Stadium and Lock Playground. Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center and Eastown Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JG B.

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

Weekend trip

It was fun and it was very clean and I would definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bezy B.

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

Amazing Stay

It was really beautiful a great place to stay. Was by everything and made all our commutes easy and quick. Will definitely come back for a weekend to just to sleep in the peace and quietness of this place. The home away from home, we will come back 1st pick on our list for Lake Charles stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny D.

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

Beautiful little cottage

Property was clean and it was a peaceful escape. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha F.

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

Quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. The house was clean and in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

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

Awesome!

Amazing little place that is super close to a lot of things around Lake Charles. 10/10 recommended to anyone who travels here. Will book again in the future 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

latisha k.

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

Ok stay

Great location but its need a deep clean bathroom wasnt the best and the sink keep filling up took us forever to figure out tv wifi wasnt so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Henry W.

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

Pleasant cozy peaceful

Im from lake Charles. Being in the downtown area reminds me of my childhood. Being around family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisha c.

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

Comfortable

This property is very cozy and in a good location. I really did enjoy my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kay Property Management

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English