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Cozy cabin stay in the Louisiana swamp

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Akers, LA
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
    19 min drive
  • Chappapeela Sports Park
    21 min drive
  • Bourbon Street
    47 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    37 min drive

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Vintage truck home on the Tangipahoa scenic river
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is AU$279
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Vintage truck home on the Tangipahoa scenic river

About the area

Akers

When you stay at this cabin in Akers, you'll be on a lake and 15 minutes by car from North Oaks Medical Center. .This cabin is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Mississippi River and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Chappapeela Sports Park.
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What's nearby

  • Southeastern Louisiana University - 19 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Chappapeela Sports Park - 21 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Lake Pontchartrain - 21 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 44 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Bourbon Street - 47 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Hammond Station - 19 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Middendorf's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Middendorf's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sun Buns Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gators Den - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy cabin stay in the Louisiana swamp

The Gator Getaway is the perfect escape from reality located in the swampy town of Manchac, Louisiana. It is the ideal place for a stay near the water with no boat required! The historic building was the original Church of Manchac and was remodeled into a home. Located within walking distance to the famous Middendorf's Restaurant! Also nearby is the public boat launch, Sun Buns river bar boat taxi, and other local favorite spots! Located about 40 miles outside of New Orleans.

The house is a cozy one bedroom, one bathroom home with a pull out couch (with a mattress topper) in the living room. The outdoor patio area is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the company of friends and family, or even appreciate some alone time while listening to the sounds of the swamp.

There is plenty of room for parking vehicles and boats in front of the house and even along the street. The Gator Getaway is road accessible only but with plenty of space to park a boat and trailer. The public boat launch is only one minute away!

All guests will be provided with bug spray and other repellents to help with Louisiana mosquitos while enjoying the outdoors. However, guests should be aware that this is located in the swamp and outdoor insects are only controllable to an extent. The house is located near railroad tracks and guests may hear a train pass through from time to time. The schedule is unpredictable so it varies for each stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin offers games.
RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.

Property manager

Christen Wall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please message me if you have special requests.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 first aid kit and 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

Cozy cabin stay in the Louisiana swamp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great cabin, close to restaurants and not too far of a drive to activities. Super clean home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
I could not get in touch with the host or anyone else regarding my needs. I was locked out and did not get a chance to do anything at the property location. I feel scammed. The host did not provide any personal contact information and all electronic information was too late to be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! If you want to go to the city, easy drive since it is right off interstate! Host was very nice and easy to contact. Loved the back porch area. You are in the swamp, so there are bugs. But, those will be wherever you go in Louisiana. There is a train behind the rental, but that isn’t a make or break and doesn’t disturb sleep! Some improvements would be to add a tv to the bedroom to block out train sound and cut away some overgrowth of the lawn area (these are just suggestions), but we would definitely come back regardless! Really loved the place and area!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful place to stay and a few local bars etc close by. Dont expect there to be aot to do but thats a nice thing sometimes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donovan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Great location, very clean and well set up. Will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayou Beauty
Lovely place in the swamp. Enjoyed our stay & loved the trains
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
I really enjoyed my stay at this house! Very conveniently located. Just make sure you gas up as the nearest gas station is about 10 miles out. Christen is an amazing communicator and keeps a nice place! Would love to stay again if possible. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie T., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute cottage
Was in the area on business. Stayed here to experience the area. Lovely cottage. Well appointed. Definitely recommended walking down to Mirrendorfs for turtle soup!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Perfect down to the last detail. The back porch is a great area to watch nature and enjoy the quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022