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Private Boat Launch! Riverfront Jefferson Retreat

Jefferson vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Jefferson, TX
  • Place, Singleton’s Virginia Cross Home
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, The Grove
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Jefferson Historical Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Jefferson

On river.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Singleton’s Virginia Cross Home and The Grove. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Haley's Antiques and Oakwood Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Singleton’s Virginia Cross Home - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Oakwood Cemetery - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • The Grove - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Jefferson Historical Museum - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • The Atalanta - Jay Gould Railroad Car - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Depot - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bulldog Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Don Jauns Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McGarity's Restaurant & Saloon - ‬17 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.

Private Boat Launch! Riverfront Jefferson Retreat

'Camp Joli Bayou' | 1.5-Acre Property | Amazing Views

Pack your bags for a group getaway at this Jefferson vacation rental! The property offers a main house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as a boathouse with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, allowing everyone in your crew to have their own space to relax. Spend mornings out on the kayaks, afternoons boating on Caddo Lake, and evenings browsing the historic downtown, then unwind with sunset cocktails by the water. You deserve this!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4 (Boathouse): 1 queen bed
- Boathouse Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Riverfront yard w/ boat launch
- Kayaks & life vests
- Wraparound balcony & screened-in porch
- Patio w/ dining set
- Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)
- Fire pit (starter wood provided)

MAIN HOUSE FEATURES
- Smart TV
- Board games & books
- Dining table, ceiling fans

MAIN HOUSE KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker & Keurig (bring your own coffee)
- Toaster oven, blender, cocktail shaker
- Cooking & baking basics
- Dishware & flatware

BOATHOUSE FEATURES
- Flat-screen TV
- Dining table, ceiling fans

BOATHOUSE KITCHENETTE
- Refrigerator, stovetop, microwave
- Keurig coffee maker (bring your own coffee)
- Ice maker, cooking basics
- Dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer, towels & linens
- Trash bags & paper towels
- Baby changing table & walker
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-level main house w/ step-free entry
- Bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor
- Single-level boathouse w/ step-free entry

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- 8 miles to Jefferson's downtown area: museums, dining, shopping, events
- 16 miles to Caddo Lake State Park
- 17 miles to Lake O' the Pines
- 53 miles to Shreveport: dining, shopping, live entertainment & casinos
- 50 miles to Shreveport Regional Airport & East Texas Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Sound travels over water, so if you are outside, please be mindful of this
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The 2-level main house offers step-free entry, and there is a bedroom and a full bathroom on the 1st floor. The single-level boathouse offers step-free entry

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

519117

Private Boat Launch! Riverfront Jefferson Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cresta W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to make memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

Had a great time. Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Bayou

Very nice property. Bugs and mosquitoes was a problem outside, so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck outside. The road is quite rough going about 2 miles into the dense woods to the property location. We enjoyed antique shopping and restaurants in the town of Jefferson. All in all the property was very accommodating and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

The property was well maintained and pictures were accurate. Very cute place and amazing being right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls' trip

From the moment we drove up to the property we were in love. I had a loss in my family (my spouse), and needed this getaway. The boat house was a source of solace for me. The rest of the property, including the dock (!!!!), full kitchen, and ease of check in and check out was wonderful. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet and peaceful. River access was great. Host was very friendly and responsive. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica H., McLoud

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Only 1 Problem

Problems with opening the lock.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

This property is beautiful and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

My stay

Very nice home. Great place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

G. A. L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, Perfect Perfect!!!

We needed an escape to recharge our physical and mental batteries and Joli's Bayou provided the charge that we needed. The home is off the beaten path, but is well worth the journey. The attention to detail, the cleanliness and the accommodations were just great. The host and hostess couldn't have been any nicer. We were welcomed with snacks, some of the most comfortable beds and some excellent fishing during our downtime. We WILL return to Jefferson and this will be our retreat Thanks to Roxanne and Burt, you guys are the Best!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

We had a great time house had lots of things we needed even things we never thought about
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Joli Bayou is amazing! It's everything my family needed plus more. Love the location and the peacefulness of the the entire property. We highly recommend this property. We will be coming back from Oklahoma to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024