Waterfront Gated Estate on 8 secluded acres!!!

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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Slidell, LA

Camp Salmen Nature Park5 min drive
Slidell Memorial Hospital6 min drive
Oak Harbor Golf Club9 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT (02/01/2020) - Erick Lewko, manager of two neighboring 5-star VRBO luxury properties is now overseeing this property. Recent changes include re-decorating the main floor by adding significantly more seating, adding a second living room space near the bar, a new children's reading and play space on the second floor, an expanded dining room layout, additional televisions in 2 of the bedrooms, new artwork throughout the house, more bedding options, additional side tables and seating in the bedrooms, and more. Upon considering this property, should you have any questions, please reach out and you will receive a response rapidly, usually within minutes. Thank you for considering this property and we look forward to your visit!

Bayou Moon is a raised Acadian cottage on 8 park-like acres with 550' of water frontage and 30+ live oaks. Enjoy nature's paradise in this newly renovated 100 year old home. See pelicans, egrets, rabbits, fox, deer, and an occasional alligator. Bring your boat or rent one up 'da bayou'. Fish or crab from the pier... or if you prefer, Kenney's Seafood ( 1mi.) has fabulous live and cooked seafood including crawfish. Enjoy water sports on the bayou or relax in the large swimming pool. (Note diving board and slide have been removed). Large back and front porches, as well as ample space to grill and/or boil. Four bedrooms/four baths, three large living areas, gameroom with ping pong, wet bar, stainless appliances in kitchen, granite countertops, and much more. The Master bedroom has a King sized bed, bedroom 2 downstairs has a Queen bed, bedroom 3 downstairs has a Twin bed and a Queen bed (There is also a queen sized inflatable airbed available, if needed), bedroom 4 upstairs has a Full bed. New mattresses and bedding are now in all of the bedrooms and this home is always very clean. This area of Slidell is a 30-35 minute drive to the French Quarter via I-10.

Important note: Parties or events involving more than the registered guests are not allowed without approval and acceptance of a specific set of rules and fees arranged via management.

All rentals include a $500 refundable security deposit, a $99 damage insurance fee (listed as a "property fee" ), and a $250 charge for the cost of basic cleaning the home upon checkout.

Property manager

Erick Lewko

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please make sure garbage is curbside upon your departure. Set both a/c units to 78 degrees upon departure. Set heaters 65 Ask about small parties.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Slidell

Located in Slidell, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Pearl River Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Oak Harbor Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Slidell, LA

What's nearby

Camp Salmen Nature Park - 5 min drive
Slidell Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive
Skater's Paradise - 7 min drive
Oak Harbor Golf Club - 9 min drive
Pinewood Country Club - 11 min drive

Getting around

Slidell Station - 4 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Kenney Seafood - ‬4 min drive
‪Brass Monkey - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
‪Sogo Japanese Hibachi - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Gated Estate on 8 secluded acres!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront Gated Estate on 8 secluded acres!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Gated Estate on 8 secluded acres!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Gated Estate on 8 secluded acres!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Gated Estate on 8 secluded acres!!! located?

This family-friendly Slidell cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Slidell Memorial Hospital. Lake Pontchartrain and Oak Harbor Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

26 May 2024

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

Perfect Place

The host was great. Easy communication. The house was ready earlier than the check in time, and he let me know in case I was waiting. Which, of course, he didn’t have to do. Pool and yard maintenance is well done, especially considering the size of the yard. We came to visit nearby family, so we’ll plan to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

2 Jan 2024

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

Christmas Vacay

Beautiful property in a quiet neighborhood! Lots of space in the home with beautiful furnishings! I asked for a Christmas tree and the property managers decorated the home beautifully! Great communication for the Property Manager ! We loved our stay! 40 minutes to the French Quarter and Airport.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kora B.

27 Nov 2023

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

Perfect!

We booked this home for family to stay in during our wedding weekend. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Served our purposes perfectly! Plenty of space. The property is quiet and beautiful! We took family photos by many of the stunning old oaks and I’m so excited to see the photos! Great for hosting a large family. Beds are comfortable and very inviting.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand E.

11 Nov 2023

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

Fabulous

The property was inviting, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lemmie A.

31 July 2023

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

Staycation Before School Starts

We had an absolute blast at this property. The kids LOVED the pool. The property was picturesque and calming. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. There was plenty of room to sleep and the playroom upstairs was an awesome addition! I actually got to relax and unwind while there. It’s close to the city and made it easy to run grab a couple little things here and there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Grand Blanc, MI

29 June 2023

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

Beautiful Piece of Paradise

We loved this property! It was very quiet with plenty of space for our family of 7. We loved the pool and fished on the property. It was a short distance to New Orleans.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

17 June 2023

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

Bridal House

The house was the perfect place to host my daughters bridal party and to use the day of the wedding to get ready. The grounds were beautiful for outside bridal pictures. We are very grateful that the owners allowed us to use the house for the wedding day by having make up people, hair dressers, photographers and videographers on the property. It was the perfect day for my daughter!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton D.

11 June 2023

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

A Relaxing Weekend

Property is relaxing and spacious yet not too far from New Orleans and festivities. Wonderful long weekend experience

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D., Overland Park, KS

12 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful old home on 8 acres

The town of Slidell is full of great restaurants and any convenience you need. It was great being about 30-40 minutes from New Orleans and still being able to escape to our quiet retreat in the evenings. With nine adults, we had plenty of room to spread out, play board games and watch TV at this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannah H., Johnstown, PA, USA

13 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful Home Away From Home

This property was spectacular! It was close to New Orleans but provided a quiet, private, and relaxing atmosphere away from all the noise. The host was quick to respond and accommodating with our groups varying travel arrangements. It instantly felt like home.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

anitra T.

12 Nov 2022

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

4 generations of family fun on the bayou.

This property was the perfect spot for my family to catch up and spend some quality time together. Erick was the best property manager ever! He responded quickly to all our questions. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Simon D.

19 Oct 2022

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

an amazing property in a great location.

we had a great family stay there were a few minor issue that i bought to the owner attention which they are dealing with having said that i would still recommend a stay at this property

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sumitha J.

10 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful property!!

Loved the stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlynda C.

30 Sept 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Nice location but not enough lighting by the pool at night

Very nice location. Wish the jacuzzi worked while we were there. Also wish lights could've been on by the pool. But overall a very nice and quiet place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ebony N.

26 Aug 2022

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

Batchlorette weekend

Beyond amazing time! Manager was very nice with excellent communication!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

5 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful property!

We had a wonderful stay at this property - great access to Bayou Bonfouca, Liberty and Lake Pontchartrain. Spacious, extremely quiet with wonderful views. We enjoyed sightseeing, fishing and making trips into NOLA. Would definitely choose this property again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

19 July 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful! House was gorgeous! Location was great!!

It was simple & easy! I would rent again for sure!! Loved it!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

9 July 2022

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

Great house and management

Even with a problem, out of everyone’s control, it was taken care of quickly and professionally. Not one person in the group was unsatisfied with the accommodations. I would highly recommend this house for anyone going too the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Yvette C.

27 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

It was a very nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kelsey L.

1 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

GROSS

This house was the filthiest house we have ever rented. We spent our first day cleaning everything. We took photos of black mold on AC vents, dust all over, grease and god only only knows what else on kitchen cupboards, silverware had food stick all over it, there was old food and crumbs stuck between the fridge and cabinets. The pool was green most of time, there was underwear in the side yard and down by the bayou. The beds on the main floor were absolutely uncomfortable. Over all you can tell the house and pool are NOT maintained properly for it to even be rented out to others. Such a shame because the property is beautiful and so is the house. Its just dirty and gross. I wish I could share the photos. I did send photos to the house manager after we left so they could see how bad it was. They wished I has told them when we got there but who wants to be bothered having a cleaning crew come with all our belongs and family? It was embarrassing enough for us to have invited our family there. We shouldn't even had to have dealt with it! I suggest finding another house to rent before staying here! Our family has stayed in Slidell before and there are WAY better places to stay!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micheal D.

30 May 2022

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

Best days ever

The total experience was awesome loved everything about the property although a golf cart to get back and forth to the lake would be great 🤣

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May 2022

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

Property is breathtaking.

Everything from booking to the end was smooth sailing. Would rent it again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

HELENE K.

23 Apr 2022

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

Very good site for vacation in family and friends

Beautiful house, with a huge garden, a good swimming pool but not heated. A lot of bathroom, all aminities in the kitchen and the bar. Walmart is 12min, so convenient for shopping. 45 min to New Orleans The owner responded and helped very faster. What an amazing memories with my family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

28 Mar 2022

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

Amazing We Will Be Back

We loved this place. From fishing off the dock to cooking. Quiet place and clean. Very peaceful. Great for families with kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvette C.

29 Nov 2021

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

Slidell house

We had the best time! Everything was beautiful!! We would stay there again for sure!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Erick Lewko

I'm born and raised in New Orleans. I currently work in New Orleans but live on the North Shore of New Orleans. My family (three children) grew up in this house until Katrina took it away. 8 years later, the kids are all in college, we live in another house but have just finished bringing this one back. We can't forget the wonderful memories, the great times or the tremendous ambiance of this place. So we use it when we can. But you can use it when we can't!! Don't miss out on the Bayou Moon from the rear porch. It is truly special..

Why they chose this property

We bought it because it was on the navigable bayou (5 mins to Lake Pontchartrain by boat), we could water ski, boat, fish, crab or just enjoy the awesome wildlife and nature that the bayou affords. We bought it because of the 8 acres (which we cleared and now manicure), and the 30 plus oak trees with Spanish moss, some of which are over 200 years old. We've played many football, soccer, and baseball games in the large fields. Drive a golf ball or fly a kite! We named it Bayou Moon, because for all its splendor, at the end of the day when you sit on the back porch and look up - you see this awesome moon reflecting on the bayou! This area is a historic Creole settlement that dates back into the 1700's. So after we bought it, we got to know our wonderful neighbors, many of whom are ancestors of the original settlers. FYI before we could rebuild this house after Katrina, it needed to be raised and we just completed this 'raise and renovate' six months ago.

What makes this property unique

There are so many unique features of Bayou Moon. The nature, the wildlife, the expanse of the acreage, the oak trees, the privacy, the water frontage, the water sports, the fishing and crabbing, the boat dock, the swimming pool, the house with its incredible views, the porches and decks, the gameroom but most of all the Bayou Moon!