Title: Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90811138&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans ## Photo gallery for Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans ![Interior - Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans (New Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90820000/90811200/90811138/w1017h683x4y0-850c3393.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans (New Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90820000/90811200/90811138/a118c9f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans (New Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90820000/90811200/90811138/w1024h676x0y3-413c6d04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans (New Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90820000/90811200/90811138/6b02300f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans (New Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90820000/90811200/90811138/w1017h683x3y0-5c45232c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Purple Perch on Lake Catherine offers a serene retreat just outside New Orleans. Cast a line from the private pier, unwind on the breezy porch, or simply listen to birds sing from their perch in this 3BR/2.5BA haven. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101782 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans Surround yourself with serenity at The Purple Perch on Lake Catherine. Less than 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, this 3BR, 2.5 BA property sleeps 9 comfortably in a relaxed “lake life” setting. Cast a line from the private pier, watch the sunset from the breezy porch or listen to birds sing from their perch. Enjoy your piece of sportsman’s paradise at The Purple Perch. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### 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. - Accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,782 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101821500/101821445/d570e3bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Dock, Lanai: Bayou Retreat in Barataria! 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This is to ensure the unit is fully cleaned for the next guest. Please put dirty linens on the laundry room floor. You can leave unopened items that might help the next guests (drinks, paper towels, spices, etc.). Remove all trash from the home and place it in the black garbage bin. Roll the bin to the road and position it next to the mailbox. Please ensure the lid is on. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Guests must climb stairs to access the property. The entire enclosed property is on one floor. ### 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 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-07722, 22-CSTR-07707 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in New Orleans East Area, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Pontchartrain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and John Slidell Park. 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Morial Convention Center 39 min drive \- 34.1 miles - ![Sunny day at New Orleans, LA downtown. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing lake house 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was amazing,the house was perfect!!!the views from the pier and screened in porch where amazing.we will definitely stay here again. ##### Jason R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon M. 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Camp Perfect Location Was a perfect family getaway. Just need to show up. Will definitely rent again. ##### Gordon M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeanpaul s. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was perfect. The description and photos do no justice. It was beautiful and serene. The the kids fished most of the time. When they weren’t, there were games available to play. We will be back! ![Sunrise over Lake St. Catherine](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/20fef770-bacc-4885-afb4-29b8c876820a-1760488494980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1ae2aae7-5808-4016-b968-005f8cd516ec-1760488613978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ce760d17-dbd7-4ca7-8e54-80e81cfa06ab-1760488614121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a8e0bf43-fcd7-4e42-ad0e-c7087a3ab644-1760488614686.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### jeanpaul s. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fishing trip Wonderful property. Everything that you might need is there. Entire family had a blast. We will be back in the fall for a few days of fishing. ##### Michael G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald E. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Celebration Beautiful Place. Well appointed. Lots of room. Will rent again at a different time of year. The wind blows across Lake St. Catherine in late April consistently and made it hard to fish and crab. I never put my boat in the water. :( ##### Ronald E. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy S. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Enjoyable The house was perfect, fish were not biting at that time, but that’s ok. View is awesome, and relaxing.. Will definitely rent again! The house has everything you need! ##### Cindy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan B. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful retreat outside of NOLA This stay was fantastic. We were all surprised at just how nice the property was. I would definitely recommend this to others! ##### Nathan B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keevon I. 22 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank You We Had A Great experience My friends, family and I really enjoyed staying here. Everything was clean and there were no complaints. ##### Keevon I. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debora B. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House This property was one of the best we’ve stayed at. We travel to the Super Bowl cities every year and really enjoyed our stay. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property! Thanks ##### Debora B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebration of Life Great place to gather with family and friends. Beautiful view of Lake Catherine. Fishing, bird watching and relaxing on the deck was enjoyed by all. The accommodations were top notch. We will be back to enjoy the Purple Perch. ##### Linda W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy C. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend gateway The property was very nice just as listed. Communication with owner was easy. Family members got together for the weekend. ##### Cindy C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ---