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Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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New Orleans, LA
  • Popular LocationBig Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoney Island Swamp11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOak Harbor Golf Club21 min drive
  • AirportNew Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)31 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine

Enjoy a Beach vacation inside the city limits of New Orleans! The “Pelican Pier Beach House” offers spectacular lake views, charming and unique white sand beach area, and wonderful 400-foot private fishing pier with a large covered pavilion and two docks on Lake St. Catherine. Enjoy great fishing and crabbing from the fishing pier, go kayaking or boating, go swimming, build a sandcastle or just relax on the white sand beach, in a comfy rocking chair or on one of the covered decks. Launch your own boat or wave runners at the nearby marina and tie them up at your private boat dock.

When it's time to go inside, enjoy the spacious and open living room, dining room and kitchen with spectacular views of Lake St. Catherine. Very large master bedroom with King bed and ensuite bath (sleeps 2). Guest bedroom with Queen bed (sleeps 2). Kid’s bedroom with twin bunkbeds (sleeps 4) includes a large closet stocked with toys. There is also a queen sofa-bed in the living room (sleeps 2).

Lake Catherine is the best of both worlds: Enjoy nature and sportsman's paradise with the family at the Lake house one day; party in the big city the next day. Only 40 minutes to downtown New Orleans or 15 minutes to Slidell.

This charming vacation property is fully stocked with a coffee station, paper products, everything you might need in the kitchen, and many outdoor amenities including BBQ grill, boiling pot, fishing and crabbing supplies, small jon boat, kayaks, rafts, and bait.

The Property:
-Spacious 1800 sf house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (with all new paint, furnishings and appliances)
-3 bedrooms – 6 beds – Sleeps 8 (plus sofa-bed)
-Private 400-foot fishing Pier with 16x24 covered pavilion, 12x24 fishing dock, and 4x36 boat dock on Lake St. Catherine (Pelican Pier)
-Charming and one-of-a-kind white sand beach to launch a kayak or jon boat, swim, build a sandcastle, or just relax (Flamingo Beach)
-Outdoor amenities include: 3 kayaks, life vests, 1 aluminum jon boat with paddles, inflatable rafts, fishing poles and tackle, crab nets, crab traps, seafood boiling system, propane BBQ grill, fish-cleaning table, underwater green fishing lights, beach toys, beach chairs, beach towels, picnic tables, deck furniture, benches, ice chests, folding tables, and cargo wagon.
-Large covered rear porch
-Downstairs covered patio area
-New elevator and back stairs installed March 2024
-Free WiFi
-Direct TV with sports and some movie channels
-Keurig coffee maker and coffee supplies
-Kitchen stocked with pans, utensils, plates, glasses, blender, toaster oven, seafood crackers, etc.
-2 refrigerators, chest freezer, and ice maker
-Linens/towels, washer/dryer, central air and heat, ceiling fans
-NO PETS allowed
-No smoking inside
-Small parties and events are allowed during daytime hours only. Number of daytime event guests limited to 35. (Reminder that overnight guests are limited to 8 adults/children.)
-No excessively loud music or noise inside or outside that would disturb the neighbors.
-Quiet time is 10pm – 8am.
-No ATV's allowed
-No shooting of firearms allowed on the property
-Must be 25 years or older to make a reservation
-Note that this property is elevated and has stairs which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. An outdoor elevator is available.

Property manager

Katherine Balbero

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 26 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
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
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
Property Registration Number 22-OSTR-14928, 22-CSTR-14929

About the area

New Orleans

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in New Orleans East Area, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. While the natural beauty of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Pontchartrain 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.

What's nearby

  • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Honey Island Swamp - 11 min drive
  • Oak Harbor Golf Club - 21 min drive
  • Bourbon Street - 34 min drive
  • Canal Street - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Dock - 27 min drive
  • Phil's Marina Cafe - 19 min drive
  • The Blind Tiger - 19 min drive
  • Waffle House - 17 min drive
  • Middendorfs - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine located?

Located in New Orleans East Area, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Pontchartrain and within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Honey Island Swamp. Oak Harbor Golf Club and Slidell Memorial Hospital are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House
This house was amazing! Had everything we needed and caught tons of fish off the pier. This house was definitely a fun and relaxing experience! From everything in the trailer to everything in the house it was ready and clean when we arrived!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, plenty to do for the whole family
Cathy was a great host- the house was just as beautiful as it looks online. Great location- a short drive into New Orleans, close to restaurants and swamp tours in Slidell. Our family loved exploring the area and spending time at the house fishing. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family, Kids, and Fishing Paradise
With a family wedding in New Orleans we decided to turn Pelican Peir into our official Spring Break and stayed for a week.... what a great week it was. We are a family of six with kids from 6 thru 11 and this home could not have been better... everything is so well thought out! The man made beach was a HUGE hit for the kiddos and we enjoyed many hours just hanging out in the sand. Our spring breaks are usually at the beach so we were very excited about this and it exceeded expectations. FISHING REPORT: There are several local bait shops (2 within 2 miles), but everyone seems to offer ONLY live shrimp. We began day 1 with the liesimp under a popping cork and landed nothing but catfish (still fun for the kids), but on my visit the water was stirred up so we switched to something with a little more scent.... FRESH CRABS. The house comes with about twenty crab nets that you can simply space out over the 400 ft dock. My 7yo son had the best time all weekend just running up amd down the dock, pulling up the nets, anf catching the crabs (store them in the crab pods). With the fresh blue crab we changed our fishing experiance. Casting straight out from the dock we caught 5 Black Drum in excess of 34", a tasty 26" Red Fish, and my youngest somehow landed a 44" Bull Red! There are six rod holders at the end of the dock... if you have crab out you will catch dum every morning and night (we did). My advice in March is to cast far and deep straight out into the lake... not to the side
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
The house, yard, and dock are better than the pictures. We had a great time away with our adult children. I would recommend and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a New Orleans vacation with a family
Beautiful home, beautiful views, great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving retreat
Exceeded our expectations. Wonderful place and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Griggs G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent time had by all
You’d be making a mistake by not choosing this VRBO - Kathy and Claudio have thought of absolutely everything for their property. The house is immaculate and has ALL items you’ll need at your home away from home. The pier is stocked with your needs for fishing right there including a live well to keep your bait shrimp and crabs alive after you’ve caught them. The beach is excellent to keep kiddos entertained and they also have sand toys. Coolers galore and an ice maker to make sure you never run out. We traveled with 2 kids, 4 and 8 and grandparents, best decision about the trip was to stay at the Pelican Pier Beach House!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had an absolute amazing vacation at Pelican Pier, enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the beauty of the lake. The place exceeded our expectations and we are hoping to be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Gathering
Best time ever. Family Gathering. Lots of fish. Plenty crabs. Gathering, Cooking, grazing, kayaks, beautiful sunrises and just wholesome family time. This place is so beautiful yet comfortable for everyone from 2 years old to 72 years old. Something fun for everybody. Clean, spacious, beautifully furnished and loaded with amenities. Everything you need provided from fishing and crabbing equipment including bait, ice, gourmet coffee set up, paper products and even toiletries. Will be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Had fun
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023