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Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, computer monitors
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Charles, LA
  • Place, Prien Lake Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Burton Coliseum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Nugget
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

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A family-friendly stay in Lake Charles awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 22.7 km (14.1 mi) from Golden Nugget and 24.5 km (15.3 mi) from Lauberge Casino Lake Charles. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Lake Charles holiday home you'll find McNeese State University.
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What's nearby

  • Prien Lake Park - 21 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Burton Coliseum - 22 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Golden Nugget - 24 min drive - 29.0 km
  • McNeese State University - 25 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 25 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 30 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway-GL - ‬11 min drive
  • Fred's Lounge
  • ‪Refuge Lounge - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mud Bug Treasures - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

Our Old Settlement home is centrally located to enjoy the best of SWLA. Fully equipped base camp offering fabulous views of Calcasieu Lake from the porch and a public fishing pier within walking distance, boat launch/guide pickup less than 10 mins, and casinos and golf courses less than 20 mins.

Our house has 2800 sqft of living space with three bedrooms downstairs and an open floor plan with one bedroom upstairs and an additional 1600 square feet of covered entertaining space underneath the house.

We offer a full kitchen stocked with most any appliance you need as well as a large grill, large griddle and boiling pot for outdoor cooking!

We offer a king, queen and full (pineapple bed) bedrooms downstairs and a queen bedroom and queen bed and 2 twin beds in the open area upstairs.

The downstairs has a kitchen, utility room with large capacity washer and dryer, living room with fireplace and 55" tv.

The upstairs offers a 5ft circular card table with 8 chairs, full size refrigerator, living area with a 65" tv, and a panoramic view Calcasieu Lake....absolutely stunning!

Bathrooms: master bath and Jack and Jill downstairs and one full bath upstairs.

Free WIFI fiber service and Hulu plus.

Our home is perfect for a family with teenagers, several couples or a group of men and or women who want to enjoy all the fishing, hunting, birding, gambling, festivals and fun of SWLA.

You don’t need to fish or hunt, just enjoy the sound of the waves crashing on the sea walls, the seagulls flying and the magnificent sunsets from the 400 square feet front porch!

Walking distance to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit- so it would be a great place for a retreat. This house is 15 feet above sea-level so step accessible but not wheelchair accessible.

Old Settlement is on an island accessible via pontoon bridges crossing the ICWW and less than 20 mins. south of downtown Lake Charles.

We love Old Settlement and work diligently to ensure your stay with us will be memorable. We have consistently been rated 5 stars. Come join us and enjoy some down time at Old Settlement.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

There are private piers near our home. Please do not go on those piers. The public pier is open from dawn to dusk and is within walking distance.
Quiet hours are to be followed: 10pm to 7am. Please provide responses to all questions. We need to assure your a good fit prior to signing!
Photo ID and signed rental agreement is due no later than 4 days post booking. Please verify that you will be in compliance with all House rules.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: All dogs must be house broken and well behaved!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

The closest beach to Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana is Lafleur Beach (18.6 km).

Does Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

No, Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely helpful on check in day and also checked on us during our stay. Great location in a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great to work with. Property was clean and great fit our family. We put one family of 3 upstairs and another family of 3 downstairs and it worked very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

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

Great stay!!

It was a great place to spend the weekend. We had room and great view of the lake. Will be stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Property

We always enjoy our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

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

Annual Family Gathering

This was our 3rd time to stay at Old Settlement. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

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

Boys weekend

Great atmosphere and great view. Would stay there again no question.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Roomy place

It was a nice place for our big family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

One of the best Camps I've stayed in with Amazing Views of Big Lake! The Hosts were great and the camp had everything we need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Great House

Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

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

Enjoyable Lakehouse

Plenty of space and rooms, nice setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such kind and accommodating hosts.the home was super nice, with spacious rooms and amenities. Every kind of pot, plate, utensil, gas grill and burner. Scenery along with the level of solitude are unmatched. Camp neighbors are very friendly, helpful, and inviting. I can not speak more highly of the hosts, camp, neighbors, fishing, hunting, 20 minutes to any level of entertainment you desire from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Home Away from Home

Everything is there. Very well equipped. The location suits us because we have a camp next door so we can spread out between the two houses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria o.

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

Vacation

Everything was amazing!!! Beautiful home and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian A.

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

Louisiana Getaway

This Old Settlement Home was a great getaway for my kids and grandkids. The views were beautiful from the porch and the pier. The home was very comfortable with plenty of space for more than one family. The owners stocked this rental with everything you need for a good time on the water. One of the best homes we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Peaceful

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was the perfect size and had all the amenities we could ask for. As we were packing up, we talked about our next stay. Mary and Brian were awesome hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the owners. Kept in touch and responded to questions quickly. They left cookies and milk for the grandkids which I thought was very unique and thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy A.

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

A great vacation

This property was above expectations. This isnt your every day camp. Everything we could have dreamed of was available. From crab traps to games to art to design to many great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

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

Great Lake house

We had 2 families stay and utilized downstairs for one and upstairs for the other. It worked very well. Communication with host was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Awesome Team Building

I had my work team meet at the property for two nights. Team building and meeting space were perfect! Casual but productive. The host was so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Big Lake House

Best stocked house ever. Perfect for our family. Will rent again. No problems whatsoever.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Fishing Calcasieu

***** We had a great time. Everybody was very impressed with the facility. We will all be coming back to "Fishing Calcasieu".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Softball Tournament

We were there for a softball tournament and the property was only 20 minutes from the field and a short drive to the store. We will definitely do it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023