Lakefront - Real Fish Camp - Reel Fishermen

Kitchen table permanently sticky. BBQ was dirty, broken down (the grating was full of holes) and very difficult to use, and the BBQ area was dimly lit. The beds were very uncomfortable (for us) and the plastic covers on the mattresses made them hot and sweaty. The separate fan controls controlled BOTH the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms simultaneously , which made it impossible to adjust each bedroom separately. The double beds only makes it harder for larger couples. The ice maker did not function properly. The upstairs TV did not seem to get antennae reception. The fishing was poor but not anyone's fault. Overall, it was more grungy than rustic. The fishing/unloading cart was much appreciated, but the tires were flat (so I pumped them up). The hosts are great however. We realize it is an old fishing camp and not a spa, but with a few basic fixes and tidying up it would be a lot more comfortable while maintaining the rustic charm.

Great house and location!

Great location right on the water. Great outdoor area. Very well equipped kitchen. Very clean. Easy communication with owners. Comfortable seating areas and game tables. Will return!

Wonderful property. The hosts did an excellent job communicating all instructions and answering any questions. Very spacious, clean and comfortable house. We will be staying here again in the future.

I love this place. I go here to relax. I fish on the pier, relax on the porch, grill in the smoke room. If you haven't been here, you should get here.

I absolutely loved staying at the Spotted Tail. My extended family and I (9 of us) stayed here for a 3-night stay over a long weekend. The view alone was worth every penny of this stay, but there was so much more. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening cocktails on the patio watching the water. The kids couldn't stay off the pier and were fishing constantly. The house had plenty of room for all of us. The downstairs had room for us to do different hobbies: watch tv, read, arts & crafts, and play cards. We loved the whole home sound system! We played our music while we visited and cooked dinner each night. The kitchen was well equipped and had all the necessities. Usually we bring our own Keuring on trips, but we didn't need to this time. We explored Lake Charles and Sulphur while we were in town and had a great time. This house was close to the DG market and several gas stations so we could easily run out to pick up anything we needed. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the bathroom situation. Both bathrooms were inside the bedrooms, so it made it hard if you were staying in the loft (room with 3 beds) and needed to use the bathroom while anyone was sleeping in the bedrooms. It's an old house, though, and I would not hold that against the owners at all. One small warning, the beds are full size (double). It was difficult to sleep two adults per bed, but we managed. We will all cherish the memories we had of this house. It was a terrific weekend.

Beautiful place right on the water. Super nice owner.

We had a long weekend to rest & fish with family. Th8s was a great location. We will be back.

Amazing property to stay at. The owner was very responsive to any questions that I had from the time I booked and through the stay. Property was just as described and well furnished with dishes, games, cookware. We had a blast on the community dock that is literally out the back door of the property and caught some fish, shrimp, and crabs.

The house was very well stocked and the listing was extremely accurate. The house was within a short walk of the boat launch and right by a really nice fishing pier. I loved how the house was decorated and the owners were extremely kind and responsive.

We will definitely be back. So peaceful and the location is everything.

We had an incredible stay at this property! The house was very spacious, with tons of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Great being directly on the water.The hosts were absolutely wonderful – responsive and friendly. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and will definitely return. Highly recommend!

Patio area needed attention , we swept cleaned up , the beds upstairs were not comfortable so we only spent one night there . Maybe adding crates on beds would help . The camp was fully equipped to meet all of our needs … the location is beautiful being on the directly on the water Thanks for sharing camp !0 SV

Great property and excellent hosts. The Big Lake area is a convenient place for me to meet up with family and fish. We are a small group, but this property could accommodate a much larger group with plenty of common area to socialize

I kept trying to find that one word that describes the feeling when I walked into and around the property and it was...Nostalgic. This home was most certainly nostalgic with a modern twist. I felt as though I was fishing with my grandfather while being surrounded by his old workshop. Tears of sweet memories escaped my eyes as I sat and watched the sunset on this beautiful property. My husband enjoyed the literature that was perfectly placed throughout the house. David and Crystal thought of everything when they set this place up. You don't need to come with anything but your fishing gear and a body ready to relax. If you don't catch your dinner right up the road is more fun, food and games at the Golden Nugget Casino. I will most certainly be BACK!

Awesome place for family time. David and Crystal were excellent in communication and very accommodating extra items provided were a pleasant feature. Could not have asked for anything better. No one wanted to depart. Poker table was a great addition. Fishing provided enough for a fish fry. Great times for all

All was great, everyone enjoyed their time at the Spotted Tail. It was perfect for what were trying to accomplish. Relax and enjoy the water front views. Would recommend

Our son was playing baseball in Lake Charles this week so the team all rented cabins near by. Best idea ever! This place was perfect to return home to. Clean! 10/10 On the water for 24/7 access to fish! Light on the pier for late night fishing was a perk I didn’t know my kids needed. We will be back!