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Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities!

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2.5 acre stocked pond with pier
Relax on the peaceful pier!
House & parking area from driveway
Wildflowers in bloom in spring
2 aluminum boats & 1 pedal boat for your use

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chatham, LA
  • Caney Creek Reservoir
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jimmie Davis State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Louisiana Tech University
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities!

3BR/2BA house overlooks a 2.5 acre stocked pond just steps from the front porch. Sleeps 10, Fire pit, kids activities, kayak, boats, hammock, lots more! Perfect place to go to recoup from busy life, reconnect with family or friends.

The house has everything you will need for your stay, except clothes and food! This fully remodeled home has a full kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counter tops, washer and dryer (detergent supplied), dishwasher (detergent supplied), garbage disposal and every small appliance you could possibly want. We offer free WiFi, big screen smart television in the living room with Direct TV and a television in each of the three bedroom with Roku or Fire Stick streaming.

The bedrooms offer a California King bed, King bed and 2 bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twins on top. The beds are comfortable with luxurious bedding to make you feel pampered. We also have a blow up mattress and linens and pillows for it. We have a portable, tabletop fan in each bedroom, as well as sound machines. There are luggage racks, large closets with hangers, an ironing board and iron, and full length mirrors in each bedroom. There is a pack-n-play for the little one, booster seat, a baby gate and nursery lol monitor.

One bathroom has a tub/shower combination. The other bathroom has a walkin shower. There are hotel style bathrooms towels, hand towels and wash cloths, as well as makeup (removing) towels. There is a blow dryer in each bathroom. There are bath products and bath toys for smaller children.

Beautiful 2.5 acre stocked pond steps from the front porch. The fishing pier is available for fishing or catching some sun. There are deck chairs, an aluminum boat, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, blankets and marshmallow roasting sticks! Ample parking for several vehicles and room for your boat. The dual BBQ grill (butane or charcoal) is ready -you supply the burgers or steaks! Bring your fishing gear, your float or a good book-the rest is waiting for you.

Nestled in the trees, this family oriented retreat feels remote & secluded. In reality you are actually only minutes away from many modern conveniences. There are many outdoor opportunities in the area for nature lovers. If that’s not your thing, we are within a short driving distance to shopping, dining and other entertainment opportunities.

You are literally in the backyard of Caney Lake and the Spillway. This hidden gem is a stone's throw away from the public boat launch. Caney is known for its bass and crappie fishing, as well as recreational water sports. Hooks Marina has live bait, boat fuel, food and a fun outdoor dining experience with live entertainment on most weekend nights.

You are 10 minutes from Chatham. Chatham has a Family Dollar Store, two convenience/grocery stores, a restaurant and a bank.

Jimmie Davis State Park is 9 minutes away with its renowned fishing, many miles of hiking & biking trails, large public beach and picnic area, as well as a splash pad for lots of family fun. There are several boat launches, as well as RV spots, and other facilities for rent.

Jonesboro (25 min) has a Walmart, grocery store, banks, hardware store and an abundance of fast food & dine-in restaurants. One can have a full day of fun wandering through the 4-5 antique/flea markets in Jonesboro. This is also the nearest trauma hospital to our location.

Historic downtown Ruston is 35 min away. Home of LA Tech, the famous Peach Festival and many unique shops and restaurants.

West Monroe and Monroe (45 min) have many recreational opportunities, antique & retail shopping and unlimited dining options.

The house is within easy driving distance to many other fishing and recreational lakes and rivers. When the fish don’t seem to be biting at one you have lots of other opportunities nearby.

If gaming is your thing the Choctaw Pines Casino is 1 hour away. An hour and 45 minutes away are many casinos, shopping opportunities and dining in Bossier City and Shreveport.

This property has been in our family for over 100 years. My grandfather (Pawpaw) built this house himself in the mid 1980’s. He stayed busy into his early 90’s; he enjoyed mowing his own yard, cutting his own fire wood, building deer stands and fighting off beavers and alligators. He loved nature and all it had to offer-duck hunting, deer hunting and, well, just about any kind of hunting. He enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, squirrels, and deer on his property.

His pride and joy was the pond. He loved to help and watch the generations of his family fish in his pond. He would wait to feed the fish when the great grand kids were around just to watch their faces light up. If you reeled in a big one he would get the scale so he could weigh it. If it was a ‘good one’ he’d sometimes make you toss it back to grow bigger.

Property manager

Dawn Stott
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Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
OPEN WATER-Children must wear life jackets!
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Events

No events allowed
Host must approve prior
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
40 lbs-shots & flea treatment current
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only. Dispose of butts in container.
No hunting on the property.
Exterior security camera(s) in use for security & liability purposes only.
No life guard on duty. Boat, kayak, canoe or swim at your own risk. Life jackets are provided & must be worn near the pond.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Host must approve prior
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chatham

Located in Chatham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Jackson Parish Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jimmie Davis State Park and Caney Creek Reservoir. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chatham, LA

What's nearby

  • Caney Creek Reservoir - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jimmie Davis State Park - 18 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Louisiana Tech University - 46 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Ruston Sports Complex - 46 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Grambling State University - 51 min drive - 52.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bateaux On Caney Lake Jonesboro - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Wagon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪J & H Cookin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brown's Landing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Logger Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Relaxing Waterfront Getaway! 3BR/2BA House! Modern Amenities! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Caney Creek Reservoir and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Jimmie Davis State Park. Dr. C.S. McDonald Memorial Recreation Center and Jackson Parish Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

A wonderful place and the owner is amazing will help with anything she can
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This was the prefect place for us to stay for a fishing tournament. Just minutes away from the landing. Great house with all the amenities and wonderful sitting outdoors and taking in the scenery. Will book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise on a pond

They thought of everything! Comfortable and convenient, well furnished kitchen, great linens. Pond has lots of turtles, fish and even saw ducks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

Pawpaw’s place has become our favorite place to stay for our family getaway. We have been multiple times and it’s always a great experience. Quiet, relaxing, and so many things to do on the property. Ms. Dawn is wonderful at providing information and helping with any questions or issues. The house is well maintained, clean, and stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed spending most of our time sitting outside and fishing at the pond. It’s such a beautiful view. We love that this property allows dogs as well. Our pup enjoyed walking around the pond and sitting at the dock. We look forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caney Tournament

We travel alot for High School tournament fishing. We felt like we were at home and didnt go without a single comfort.Not only was there a pond on property, it was close to Caney, Jimmy Davis state park, and only 15 minutes to Jonesboro. Beautiful property, friendly host, peaceful all around. 15 minutes from Jonesboro.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape

Tranquil and fun
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Private and wonderful outside and inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place!

Dawn was a very good communicator. My son and his groomsmen had a great place to get together. Thank you Dawn for letting them use your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property!

Such a relaxing place to go! We visit once or twice a year and absolutely love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Pawpaw's Place

The property is idyllic. Peaceful, quiet, beautifully appointed, great location close to Caley Lake. For us and our grandkids, it checks all the boxes. We'll book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

Papaw's Place is amazing and so beautiful! Dawn was an amazing host and very responsive. Everything is so nice and homey! Definitely want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Extremely clean house with all amenities you will need. Beautifull secluded setting. Would definitely stay again if traveling to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Really enjoyed our stay at the property and the view and setting were fantastic. Very quiet & relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

A wonderful house with all the extras! Sparkling clean and has every amenity you could possibly need. Our third trip and we can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paw Paws place

We enjoyed our stay, the property was beautiful and so peaceful. Everything was so clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene' A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

Everything was great! No complaints except garbage can closing lid is loud - lol Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbigail O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We had a two family road trip from Iowa and this beautiful cabin was our destination. Every single thing you need is already here, just bring food and clothes! The kids loved the pond and play equipment. The kitchen is fully stocked, there were bath toys for the baby, and a pack and play and monitor! Everything was perfect, I would definitely recommend this cabin to a friend and would come back if we ever venture back to Louisiana!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

The property is beautifully maintained and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing get away. The house is updated with everything you can think of and tastefully decorated. We certainly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family rendevous

We could not have chosen a better place for our annual family get together. We caught fish in the pond, took the kids on a boat ride, they played on the playground and in the sandbox while we all sat around the firepit, and best, there were NO MOSQUITOES biting us. There was plenty of room in the kitchen for us to congregate around the bar during cookings, and the outside grills worked flawlessly. There was plenty of parking and the site is very secluded. Overall....PERFECT !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

We had a blast just relaxing and taking in nature’s beauty and enjoying our family we will definitely be back it was a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway!

What a beautiful property! This place is perfect for family or just you and your spouse! We had a blast swimming, fishing, and paddling around in the boat. This was the perfect weekend getaway! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Our week long stay was so relaxing and the house was a beautiful place to call home for a little while. It was beyond well stocked with anything and everything you could need. If you enjoy peace & quiet and being able to enjoy nature and all it has to offer then this is the place for you. We loved it and look forward to staying again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

It was the best choice for our 38th anniversary!!! It was peaceful, shaded, and very relaxing! Everything was very organized, clean and there for our using, but we just chose to sit, fish and enjoy nature!!! We will be back!!! Thanks for being so prompt and a GREAT host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This was such a peaceful and inviting place. One of our favorites ever and will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kasey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Just what we needed to ring in the New Year, rest and relaxation!! We had the best time and the kids loved every moment!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Stott

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We are Randy and Dawn. We are happy to share our little slice of paradise with our guests. We got into the short term rental business recently. This property has been in our family for many years. Dawn's grandfather built the house in the mid-eighties. For a long time the property was used only a few times a year. We decided to give it a new life and share it with others. There have been several updates since the 80's but its been a labor of love. Our family and our extended family love to spend time here. There is something for everyone in every age group to do. We hope you will find it as relaxing and memorable as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property offers guests a private place to relax and reconnect with family and friends. The stocked pond is steps from the front door. There are aluminum boats and a pedal boat, if you're energetic. There is an amazing fire pit with adirondack chairs to roast hot dogs or make smores, or just wind down with a drink and catch up. We have a play area for kids with swings, a sand box, tether ball. For the kids at heart we have out
door games such as Corn Hole and Jenga, or even a game of tether ball. Not into that? How about a porch swing or a rocking chair to take in the view and fresh air? There is a dual fuel grill-charcoal or gas its your choice. It's truly a beautiful, peaceful place to stay. We've been renting since April of 2020 and have not had one person not be thrilled with the place.

What makes this property unique

The view is amazingly peaceful! The most unique benefit is the sense of complete privacy when you are actually only a minute away from a Caney Lake boat landing and Hook's Marina. Hook's has an awesome family-friendly atmosphere on summer weekends with live entertainment, food and drinks. Jimmie Davis State Park is only a 9 minute drive by car or just minutes by boat. They have a splash pad, beach area, picnic tables, grills, volleyball, areas to ride bikes and hiking trails.

We have parking to accomodate several cars and trucks and a boat or two.

For modern conveniences or a quick trip for something you forgot-You are only 10 minutes to Chatham, 30 minutes to Jonesboro, 45 minutes to West Monroe.

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