Title: Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72340000/72331300/72331207/9f1a1320.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72340000/72331300/72331207/f92795b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72340000/72331300/72331207/e21d3266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72340000/72331300/72331207/45022a4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72340000/72331300/72331207/40d6baae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular sunrises, sunsets and even glimpses of Bald Eagles. Lacombe Bayou offers beautiful waterways and a traditional Louisiana experience minutes away from Lake Pontchartrain. There are two security cameras on the exterior of the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 20 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### 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 - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors No need to strip beds, we will handle that. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Lacombe, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Saint Tammany State Game Refuge and Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and John Slidell Park. [Visit our Lacombe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lacombe.dx3000439398) [View more Holiday homes in Lacombe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lacombe-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000439398-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.28107%2C-89.95370&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xRQ_bwqMhQYpK63fQ4ZdzZUFARY=) Lacombe, LA ### What's nearby - Lake Pontchartrain - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Bayou Lacombe Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles - Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles - Northshore Extended Care Hospital - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles - Fontainebleau State Park - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles ### Getting around - Slidell Station - 23 min drive - New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 65 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪White House Coffee And Creamery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Janie Brown's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪Sal & Judy's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Saint Tammany State Game Refuge and Lake Pontchartrain. Bayou Lacombe Park and Bayou Lacombe Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bayou Lacombe Big Branch Wildlife Refuge Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Domonique J. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lacombe’s gem My family and I had a pleasant stay. Lake area was relaxing. View of the lake was beautiful. Home felt clean and calming! Pictures on site are accurate to the location. ##### Domonique J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Place The house was perfect for us. Couldn't have asked for a better set up. The house was very clean. Location was perfect for us. We could go enjoy what we wanted, and the retreat away from the hustle of the city. ##### Brian P. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth b. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic get away Great location! Close to so many attractions but in a very peaceful location! Lived the environment Everything we needed was there Owners were amazing and super helpful Loved seeing alligators from the porch every AMAn absolutely 5 experience ##### elizabeth b. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### lydia l. 19 Mar 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### National wildlife refuge Great location ##### lydia l. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### catlin j. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Staycation Beautiful camp with the best view of bayou lacombe in the area! ##### catlin j. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt H. 29 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bayou stay It was a very nice place and at a great location for the Bayou.Beautiful scenes ##### Matt H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. 14 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Clean, relaxing, great location, beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed our time and hope to go back sometime. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank S. 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get busy living I've stayed at 6 different rentals around this area this is the best imo ##### Frank S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole B. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversaries We were celebrating two anniversaries, 50th & 30th. The house was great for six of us, we brought dinner back one night & had everything we needed. Very comfortable & beautiful. The view was perfect, pretty sure we saw a crock floating just below the surface. My husband rescued a crawfish & we had a frog visit outside our window. Got my daughter very excited. Thank you, if we ever return this would be a great place for us. ##### Nicole B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy r. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We felt at home!! The veiw is breathtaking and the nature just makes this place even more amazing. We will definitely be coming back to make more family memories. ##### amy r. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy H. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful House is beautiful and well maintained. The view is spectacular. Owners were attentive to ourvneeds. Highly ##### Randy H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lydia l. 4 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location Big branch marsh wildlife refuge is gorgeous ##### lydia l. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitch H. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was awesome we injoyed it so much can’t wait to go back The crabing was good the camp was awesome the people were so good if you had a question they were on it absolutely a good experience ##### Mitch H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina P. 1 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection We had the most enjoyable and peaceful stay. Will definitely book again ##### Regina P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Living on the Bayou for a Week Our vacation 2025 in Lacombe, LA was one for the books for sure, seen and experienced things we never thought we would get to see and do. We have so many memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. The home was so beautiful and peaceful being on the water. We got to see alligators every day while we were staying. The home was so much more beautiful and awesome, the pictures do not show the true beauty this home offers. Laura the host, was the best host ever!! She provided just about everything one would need while staying in your home, including great places to eat, things to do, you name it. I just cannot speak highly enough of Laura. Every evening, we would come back and fish. We had caught and released so many different kinds of fish. I have to say this was the best part of staying in Lacombe. We will definitely be booking a future stay with Laura. I just cant not get into words our AWESOME our stay was!!! Love, friends and family from Oklahoma ![Dustin and Melissa](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5026f062-982b-4668-90a6-836ea66ebcee-1750601915674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Eric](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8b962d1b-4d1d-454b-9e9f-4ceda4f0cf27-1750601924668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Laura](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/04b06834-3722-4778-a1f5-11e7d81089df-1750601935141.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The morning, we left Lacombe](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/44e87821-ede1-4506-ae40-a7656b3c27c5-1750601943263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina F. 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation 2023 We absolutely LOVED this property! The house was immaculate and extremely comfortable. The location is stunning! ##### Tina F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norman P. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Honeymoon Getaway Extremely clean and awesome view of the sunrise and sunset on the bayou! ##### Norman P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Place! Wonderful place to stay! Clean and comfortable with an incredible view. Will try and stay here again in the future. Hosts were great as well! ##### Mark D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway House was very nice. Location was perfect. Host was excellent. We had a great time and look forward to a return visit! ##### Melissa M. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dot N. 11 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect spot This was a beautiful spot and perfect accommodations for our family. It becomes a long drive to tourist and popular spots, but worth it if you like the solitude and beauty of a bayou and wildlife preserve. ##### Dot N. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd time staying here - Fantastic! Just as great as the first time I stayed here. The host Laura is very responsive and accommodating. A beautiful home and layout. Views are amazing. Will be back in the future! ##### Mark D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bayou Serenity I stayed at the property with a friend. We loved the scenic views and the abundant wildlife in the area. Sunrise on the deck with coffee is the only way to go. Television was unnecessary. ##### Anna S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire P. 31 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Water-front property on a nature preserve. What could be better! The property was even nicer than we hoped - clean, comfortable, well-maintained. The sunrise view over the nature preserve was quite spectacular! Would definitely stay again. ##### Claire P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisha K. 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place This spot is more beautiful than the pictures provided. Clean and easy to find. Looking forward to staying again in the future! ##### Alisha K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua H. 22 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true Louisiana experience Terrific rental property and it was just as advertised. Communication with the property owner Laura was on point. Would absolutely stay there again. ##### Joshua H. 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