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The Cottage at Big lake

Lake Charles vacation home with kitchen

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi
Dining
Combined shower/tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lake Charles, LA
  • Place, Burton Coliseum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Nugget
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Charles

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Calcasieu Lake and 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women. Archer Institute of LCMH is within 12 miles (20 km) and Golden Nugget is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Prien Lake Park - 22 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Burton Coliseum - 23 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Golden Nugget - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • McNeese State University - 26 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 26 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 30 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway-GL - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Babe's Cajun Grill - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Jab's Seafood - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Refuge Lounge - ‬53 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cottage at Big lake

YOUR PEACEFUL ACADIAN RETREAT is waiting for you!! Welcome to your lake front dream rental in the Historic Old Settlement community! Here you will be a short 15-minute drive from all Lake Charles amenities yet enjoy the peacefulness of this luxurious escape. Down the bricked driveway you will find this 2 story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on approximately 1.21 acres. This home comes with approximately 35 ft of waterfrontage featuring stunning oak trees. Enjoy all its character from its historic grand oak trees, ship lapping throughout, gorgeous hard wood floors, and floor to ceiling windows that offer tons of natural light and views of the lake. Cozy up by the wood burning fireplace or enjoy the wraparound screened porch which offers spectacular views and water breezes. Call and book today!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottage at Big lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 13 mi (22-min drive) away from the Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottage at Big lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cottage at Big lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 14 mi (25-min drive) from Lafleur Beach.

Does The Cottage at Big lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cottage at Big lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Golden Nugget (25-min drive) and Lauberge Casino Lake Charles (26-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Big lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage at Big lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cottage at Big lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Cottage at Big lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cottage at Big lake to downtown Lake Charles?

This vacation home is 13.9 mi away from Lake Charles.

The Cottage at Big lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property loved the screened in porch and yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Gathering

Very charming house. Loved screened in porch and beautiful trees in yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful relaxing place

Nothing to complain about. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, coffee maker etc. Clean. Wonderful peaceful serene area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Easy to communicate with and lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtime away from ballpark

We Stayed here during our boys baseball World Series. It was nice to get some down time away from everything in between games. Plenty of room and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyd D., Houston TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Book Club Retreat

Plenty of room for five women to eat, sleep, visit, play games. We spent most of the weekend on the front porch gazing out over Big Lake. Property owner was very responsive when we hit a snag. Overall, a great weekend at a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myles R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022