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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10145 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Slidell, LA

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge1 min walk
Bayou Country General Store7 min drive
Oak Harbor Golf Club9 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)48 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This was a beautiful property. Everything about our stay was amazing and Collette was an outstanding host! 100% recommen...

Michelle A.

Jan 6, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary 1

2 Queen Beds

Primary 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Primary 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a peaceful relaxing stay at The Bat Cave - fishing and crabbing camp. We have the perfect spot for enjoying all the area has to offer without all of the madness. Our 3 Bedroom 3 Bath home is fully furnished and located on Hwy 433 in Slidell just 25 minutes to New Orleans and the French Quarter, and 20 minutes to Bay St. Louis on the Gulf Coast. Don't forget to check out the wonderful restaurants, shopping and seafood markets available nearby.

Wake up early and enjoy a cup of coffee and a beautiful Sunrise from under the camp,
where we have 1,500 Sq Ft of space available with chairs, BBQ grill and boiling pots for those crabs you caught off the peer (crab traps available for your use). We have a large dock for your boat and fishing as well as chaise lounge chairs to enjoy while watching the fish jump and other wildlife in the water.

Sunsets are magnificent from downstairs or the upstairs porch with your glass of wine or beer before doing some night fishing or family card games at our large dining table.

Other amenities include:
- Pot, burner and propane for boiling
- BBQ Pit
- Kayak
- Crab Traps
- Outdoor games - Horse Shoes/Disk Golf Cage
- fully stocked Kitchen with Crock Pot and Blender
- Sheets and towels
- Fish cleaning Station

We hope you enjoy our little piece of paradise as much as we do!

Property manager

Colette Cisco

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No bachelor/bachelorette parties or events.

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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Slidell

Located in Slidell, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Infinity Science Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Pearl River Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Slidell, LA

What's nearby

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
Bayou Country General Store - 7 min drive
Slidell Memorial Hospital - 9 min drive
Oak Harbor Golf Club - 9 min drive
Honey Island Swamp - 13 min drive

Getting around

Slidell Station - 8 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - ‬7 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Bayou at the Bat Cave! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Pontchartrain. Oak Harbor Golf Club and Slidell Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

15 May 2024

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

Wedding at the Sadie Jane

Nice place! Only 10-15 minutes to Slidell for restaurants and stores. Just staying at the property had so much to do. The me. Enjoyed fishing while the women sat and relaxed in the cool breeze. We played darts, corn hole and one person tried kayaking. Fun place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

6 Jan 2024

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

Excellent Experience!

This was a beautiful property. Everything about our stay was amazing and Collette was an outstanding host! 100% recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and Irish T.

5 Jan 2024

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

Family vacation

Great vacation spot! House is clean and comfortable. We loved the large porch and enjoyed playing bags at night. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware. Camp Salmen is nearby and great hiking/outdoor spot. Host is very easy to communicate with and responds quickly to any questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen V.

13 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Place

We had a great time visiting family in Louisianna. There was plenty of room for us to visit and so much to do. The games on the lower level are awesome. And sitting on the dock was so relaxing. The house is very clean and well stocked and close to a lot of fun activities and hikes.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

phyllis t.

1 Aug 2023

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

Family get away

Loved the property. The home was beautiful and loved all the cute details. Colette thought of everything. We will be back

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R., Summers

18 June 2023

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

Great place!

Spent most of our time on patio and dock. Plenty of outdoor activities.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., River Ridge La U S A

5 June 2023

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

The camp

We had a fun time at the camp. We went fishing in the neighboring waterways, boiled some seafood, used the crab traps, played corn hole was a plus, and hope to go back for a longer trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

3 Apr 2023

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

Great relaxing yet convenient location!

We had an excellent time. The property was clean and as advertised. Check in was simple and we had no issues. It had excellent options for relaxing on site. It was also an easy drive to the city and local attractions. Excellent all around. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

19 Mar 2023

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

Guys weekend in the “Batcave”

Great place to stay! Very clean, quiet, and has a nice secluded lake house kinda vibe

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travaris W.

22 Feb 2023

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

First time in New Orleans

While this was the first time coming to New Orleans this Arabian property was awesome.the house was very accommodating to the needs of 6 friends everything. Was beautiful from the sunrise to Sun down having the dogs outside? Just to sit in relax and feel the nice cool breeze. There was also things that we could use far as a kayak crabbing. We also brought fishing Poles. It was just a very private and nice touch to be in a way from home. Holes was very accommodating may sure that everything was in place that when we arrived. It was easy access to the property not having to scuffle around to make sure everything was OK houses very clean needs sanitized it had seems to play. Have 3 bathrooms 3 nice bedroom rooms? Kitchen was very nice came fully stop with all things that you would need as if you were really at home.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blenda S.

22 Jan 2023

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

Home away from home, but better.

Absolutely loved our stay at the bat cave!! Amazing host, amenities were perfect!! Very clean home, able to relax, have fun, and enjoy family time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna V.

16 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time at The Bat Cave…perfect location, incredibly helpful and accommodating host, and so much to do (or a perfect place to do nothing as well). Thanks for your hospitality 💜

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

31 July 2022

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

Perfect Getaway!

My husband and I took our son who had recently turned 21 with a few of his friends. They wanted to experience NOLO, but we wanted a nice quiet place to chill during the day. This place was the perfect place for just this! The dock was perfect for fishing, and even though we didn’t catch much, it was so peaceful and relaxing! We caught a few crabs in the traps provided, and we saw several alligators at night! The house was very clean and had everything we needed but food! The 3 bathrooms and washer/dryer were a huge bonus! The trip into NOLA was about a 30 min drive, and the Uber prices were reasonable split between a large group. Our host was great, she checked in on us and even notified us about a light/fan that wasn’t working that we weren’t even aware of! 100% recommended this place and will stay here again if we go back this direction!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann A.

29 July 2022

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

Nice house… good location!

We had a great time. The house was nice and in a good location… plenty of things to do in Slidell but also a short drive to other places… we visited New Orleans a few days and drove up to Folsom to the Global Wildlife Center, which was awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

5 July 2022

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Fabulous views for a relaxing trip!

The views and amenities were what sold us on this camp! Secluded enough but close to any and everything you could want! Each bedroom has a bathroom which was also a huge plus for us! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

16 May 2022

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

Great place nice area

Great time fishing on the dock everything we needed was there to use

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., CANADIAN

5 May 2022

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

Relaxing

Very clean and roomy, well stocked with utensils, everything was as advertised. Went crabbing and was able to catch and eat many. Thanks Colette.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrs J.

2 Apr 2022

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

Spring break

Awesome place with short drive be in many places

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli Y.

26 Mar 2022

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

Excellent place

We spent a week with some family friends. We fished, crabbed and relaxed. We also took the short drive into New Orleans on three of the days for some sightseeing, tours and food. The camp was clean and well set up. Collette is a gem and keeps great communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen s.

8 Mar 2022

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

Mardi Gras Birthday Trip

Excellent home base for New Orleans trip! The location had everything we could want. Driving into NOLA was easy and having this relaxing place to stay was perfect. The owner allowed an early check in and provided great restaurant recommendations. Take out from Kenney Seafood was our first option which provided nice leftovers. Copelands in Slidell was great too (more leftovers). We enjoyed the surprise King Cake provided by the owner. Sunrise and sunset views were beautiful and even caught a catfish one evening. Wonderful experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

23 Feb 2022

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

A great place to stay

The house was very clean and comfortable. We had a great stay and would rent this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deana L.

30 Dec 2021

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

Christmas that we never forget!!

The Christmas decor was on point and made our stay that much more special!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darleen M.

28 Nov 2021

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

The Bat Cave Family Vacation

We loved everything about our stay. The space is great inside and outside. The floor plan and 3 bathrooms were awesome. The place was well stocked and had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

18 Oct 2021

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

Pictures don’t do it Justice

My and a bunch of my friends rented this place for a guys weekend. It was fantastic we got there around noon and the host knew it was a guys weekend and had 2 6 packs of local beer waiting for us. They we’re quick to respond to any questions we had and the view is even better then what’s pictured. 10/10 would recommend and stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021