Bayou Life Lodging, Charter Fishing, Ecotourism. Only 25 miles to French Quarter

Barataria, Louisiana
$288 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Recently picked as the #2 Magnificent Escapes in Louisiana!

Only 25 miles to New Orleans' French Quarter and Bourbon Street but worlds away as you sit overlooking one of Louisiana's most famous Bayous. Bayou Barataria which once was the home of Pirate Jean Lafitte. From the largest and nicest decks and docks in the Lafitte/Barataria area you can sit over the water as you take in the beautiful views of the bayou and Bayou Life.

Don't be fooled by other listings in the area that aren't even near the water or is a house crammed together with many other houses on a man made canal with only the view of houses next to, across, and behind you. Please check out our views and then compare it to all the others....there is no comparison. Those rentals you will not be able to see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the bayou....just look at the pictures of the beautiful sunrises and sunsets from this home and decide where you would rather be. This unique home overlooks the real natural Louisiana bayou and marshes providing the perfect setting to experience the serenity and beauty of the Bayou Life!

Our unique place provides direct access to the Bayou for fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, or just relaxing. Fish and crab from the dock, keep your boat in the water ready to go, or our fishing guides can pick you up from your backdoor. Fish, crab, live the Bayou Life and be a New Orleans tourist all in the same trip! A true Louisiana Bayou experience. You never know what you will catch off the dock! Check out all the pictures...crabs, shrimp, redfish, black drum, large catfish, alligator garfish, SHARK, stingray, eels, alligators... OH My!

Bayou Life Charter Fishing offers a complete fishing experience package. Our fishing guides pick you up right from the back door on the largest dock in the area. Relax, drink your coffee on the dock as the sun rises, and step straight on to the boat. We are at the end of the Lafitte/Barataria area so the boat ride to your fishing hole is that much closer. After booking contact us and we will arrange the perfect fishing and Bayou Life experience. We can also set up swamp tours, boating excursions, sunset wine cruises, and morning breakfast excursion by boat to a local restaurant on a barge. We even have unique access to a neighbors softshell crab experience not offered anywhere else. Come for a visit and we can make sure you have a unique, complete Bayou Life experience.

No other rental will provide a more complete Bayou Life experience. We provide crab traps and fishing poles complete with bait to experience catching your own dinner the Bayou Life way. With provided notice we can even bait the traps and set them out prior to your arrival so they can start catching dinner. Each rental will get jumbo shrimp for dinner caught by neighboring fishermen (contact me at booking to request). No better way to start off livin’ the Bayou Life than with fresh local jumbo shrimp for dinner....Bayou Life lagniappe.

We provide so much more than any other rental....even a commercial ice machine for FREE ICE! Completely equipped with BBQ, smoker, fire pit, and patio furniture for a relaxing and enjoyable Bayou Life experience. Kitchen is completely stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils, and gadgets you could want as well as an extensive amount of spices, condiments, salad dressings, and much more so you don't have to waste time and money at the grocery store. Even has a boiling pot setup to boil up seafood. And if that wasn't enough there are kayaks, a paddle board, crab traps, and fishing poles for your use.

If you choose to hit Bourbon Street and do a little partying don't worry about driving....No problem getting to and from the New Orleans French Quarter....I have several Uber drivers on call and ready to take you to and from the New Orleans French Quarter or anywhere in New Orleans at any time of the day or night.

Boat may be kept during your stay in the water tied to the dock. Dock is equipped with ropes, cleats, and bumpers. There is plenty of parking available with additional space if needed on an adjacent lot. You have room to keep several cars and boats on trailers in this area.

The property has one other rental unit. Each are completely independent and on separate floors. The only shared areas are the outside docks, decks, and patios....there are several docks, decks, and patios providing plenty of room. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. For larger groups contact me about using the other units which sleep an additional 10 and 5 people. If this property is booked or if you want a single unit home please contact me...I have another beautiful home next door that may be of interest to you.

I am usually not at the property so that you can have privacy to live your own Bayou Life as if it’s your 2nd home...but if desired I am always ready to come by to meet guests or help in any way. As little or as much interaction as each guest wants or needs. I am always available to help out in any way or answer any questions. Just contact me any time day or night.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    5 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1250 Sq Ft (116 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Furnished Balcony/patio Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Smoking Is Only Allowed Outside Of The Home. Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Donna

    Submitted Jun 11, 2022

    Stayed Jun 4, 2022

    Enjoyed our stay. Apartment is clean and nice but on the 3rd floor. Home is divided into separate apartments. You do not have the house to yourself. This apartment is on 3rd floor. Attic converted into an apartment. Carrying luggage up to 3rd floor not fun. There is no balcony or view out your front door. You have to go down a flight of stairs if you want to sit outside and enjoy water view. You are sharing all of the outside of house with other people. Balcony is outside of second floor apartment. You have to share driveway or park across the street. Unable to get in touch with host about where to park our boat and launch when we arrived. Left a message and never heard back from him. Neighbor two houses down was very friendly and informative. Neighborhood has some homes that look nice and others are still destroyed from Hurricane Ida. If you don’t mind sharing the house and climbing 3 flights of stairs the apartment itself is clean and nice.

  • Stephen

    Submitted Nov 2, 2021

    Stayed Oct 29, 2021

    I almost don’t want to leave a good review so I can keep everyone away from this amazing spot! Nice and quite on the bayou. Home owners were so nice and welcoming. Super comfortable and clean, great amenities. Family really enjoyed our home away from home. We will definitely be back.

  • Sara M.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 7, 2026

    Had everything it said it did. It is on the 3rd floor which might have been in the listing. Knowing that would not have changed my mind about staying. It just gave us extra steps. Kitchen was stocked with the basic cooking supplies. There were small appliances but we didn't use them. The only complaint I can think of is that the washing machine didn't have hot water and it was in an unfinished room. I would guess it could get pretty hot in there in the summer. The dock and all outdoor areas were amazing. We would book again with Bayou Life.

  • Kelley W.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Morgan was the best and very knowledgeable about the area. Although we didn't take advantage of all the amenities there were to offer there were plenty. We were just looking for a quiet place to stay while visiting Mardi Gras. This place delivered, it was peaceful and about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans.

  • Calvin W.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    An incredible location that sparked my kids’ love for fishing. The home was clean, well-stocked, and included all of the extras you could ask for. The host was very responsive and checked in after a good storm. If ever in the area again, we know where we will be staying.

  • Jared D.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Always wonderful

  • Caitlyn M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    This house, we rented both rentals-the upstairs and downstairs, for a company fishing trip. The customers loved the space. With a short drive to Joe’s landing, the guys were able to hop in one vehicle and get there with ease! We cooked burgers one night and being able to cook on the grill provided was such a great addition! Having a tv outside also made it easy for our wide range of football fans. We were able to have multiple games on at the same time! This is our second year booking and will definitely be back next year!

  • Jill H.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We had the best time staying here! Great fishing and perfect weather. We highly recommend staying here! Our host was very helpful and personable!

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Simply Amazing

  • cheyenne n.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    This was our first VRBO we ever stayed at. Morgan was so friendly and the place was in such a great area. Really enjoyed my morning coffee right on the dock! Would absolutely stay here again!

  • Scott G.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    My family and I had a wonderful 4 night stay at Bayou Life. We loved having our two dogs with us, although I would recommend booking the lower floor if you have dogs (it’s a lot of steps if they need to go out at night). The property is in a great location and very well maintained. We did a charter with Captain Chad (recommended in the property description) and had a great time! Caught 20 plus catfish from the dock. We would definitely book again if returning to the bayou!

  • Cathy M.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    Perfect place to stay away from the crazy of the city.

  • Joe B.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Enjoyed the apartment, clean and well stocked.

  • Jep B.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 5, 2025

    Had a great time down in Jean Lafitte with my son. 2 days of fishing with a guide that picked us up at the camp dock right outside the back door was fantastic. We did just ok fishing but that’s to be expected in March. I would definitely recommend this place

  • Victoria S.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    This was an amazing small getaway that was away from the hustle and bustle. Unfortunately for us the weather wasn’t kind so we didn’t get the opportunity to fish and enjoy the nice dock it has in the back. Owners were quick to respond to any inquiries. We would definitely come back.

  • Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Great stay, joyful experience. It's always a cozy comfort ambience when we vacay with nature. Love the area and the hometown community.

  • Linda D.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Amazing area to relax, crab from dock, fishing and oh the restaurants so good. This house has a beautiful deck with firepit to enjoy the evening. We will definitely be back.

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