Cottage on the Big Cypress Bayou

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A wooden deck with a covered seating area overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table, two chairs, and a sofa.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, dishwasher, and a window with a view.
A two-story wooden boathouse with a covered dock area and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a window with blinds, and a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Caddo Lake State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Karnack, TX
  • Place, Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caddo Lake State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Margaritaville Resort Casino
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Karnack

Karnack is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caddo Lake State Park and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, while The Atalanta - Jay Gould Railroad Car and Museum of Measurement and Time are cultural highlights. Martha Josey Ranch and Old Mill Antiques are also worth visiting.
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Karnack, TX

What's nearby

  • Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caddo Lake State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caddo Lake - 25 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Horseshoe Bossier City Casino - 49 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Margaritaville Resort Casino - 49 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Depot - 25 min drive
  • Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Pines Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shady Glade Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aseret Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Mule Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle S Country Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Big Cypress Bayou pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage on the Big Cypress Bayou?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Big Cypress Bayou?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Big Cypress Bayou?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Big Cypress Bayou located?

Situated in Karnack, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Caddo Lake State Park. Caddo Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area and Rag Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Our 5th year staying here for long weekend.

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. House was beautiful and place was peaceful. We highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house in a great location! Check in was easy, great access to the water, roomy & comfortable! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yhe property was beautiful..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the perfect house and location for me and my family! The outdoor patio was an absolute hit for my 9 month old!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We love coming to the river and enjoying the water. This was the perfect place to stay and close to a boat ramp to put in at. We highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVE this place!!!

This is the second time we have stayed here. It’s everything I would want if I were to buy a property here. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Place was clean and in good shape. Fishing off both the upper and lower docks was fun. Host was very good. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place

This place was so unique, I can see why so many people love coming here. Having never been to this part of Texas - it’s a world unto itself -The property was super clean, well stocked, and the perfect get away if you are looking for rest and relaxation! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Father son trip

Property was perfect for our group of guys. We will definitely be renting again. Thank you for sharing your home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for exploring.

The location outside of Karnak is perfect for exploring the area. It was a short drive to the historic towns of Jefferson and Marshall. It was minutes away from the State park and the National Wildlife Refuge. The boat tour was also nearby. The home is right on the river and has a huge deck beside the water where you can relax and enjoy the sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Will be back. Host was very nice. House was beautiful and boat dock was amazing! 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

We recently stayed at this beautiful lake house with our family of four, it was an unforgettable experience! The home was clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was stocked with essentials, which made it easy to reheat prepped meals. We especially enjoyed having a meal on the deck overlooking the bayou . The lake access was a huge plus! We brought our Pontoon along and spent every day exploring the Bayou and Lake Caddo. We would highly recommend this house to any family looking for a peaceful getaway with beautiful views and water access
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

What a great place! It was perfect for us. Some of the things we loved: - Sitting out on the magnificent boat house deck. Gorgeous! - So easy to get the kayaks out on the water. - Easy paddle down the bayou and into the lake. Being alone out in the swamp was magical. - The house was comfortable for a group of adults, with a cozy seating area that fit all of us, as did the dining area. - Restaurants close by for when we didn’t want to cook, though we mostly cooked at the house. - Easy communication with landlord. We’d definitely go again and recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great and comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor porches / patios and caught some fish. We used the stove, oven, grill, etc. and all worked great. Plenty of kitchen tools such as a blender, whisk, pots and pans. Beds were comfortable. Great place to park our boat on the covered slip area. The only drawback was that the canal is a very busy area for boats cruising back and forth. Most of the boats were extremely loud and fast. This was Father's Day weekend, so I'm sure that was a factor. This is no fault of the property, of course. And hopefully other weekends or even weekdays would be quieter and less busy on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

This was a perfect spot for a quiet weekend getaway. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The decks were wonderful, very serene and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved It!

Our stay was more than what we expected. We had more than enough space to relax and enjoy all views. The manager was nice and answered any and all communication. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Deck

We loved our stay at this rental! We had a 1 year old with us and never had to worry about her safety because the whole HUGE deck is covered and fenced…and tons of ceiling and floor fans!! The owner was awesome, quickly responsive and helpful!! We loved watching the boats go by all day. This is a very relaxing place! Will recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Third time staying at property.

Good and timely communication with owner. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

This home is in a great location with easy access to the marinas and the lake. The neighborhood is quiet and the yard is immaculate with a VERY large parking area. The house itself is very lovely and the back deck is perfect for just sitting and enjoying my morning coffee or a beer and burger in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing scenery!

Very easy to check-in process and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great outside deck and location

We picked this property for the outdoor space. We fished and read and watch the boats go by. Was really close to the state park to hike and not too far from Jefferson. House had everything we needed, but mostly we were outside or site seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay- fishing tournament and shopping

Property and host was excellent! Big spacious house. Very clean and had everything there we needed. And that boat house/pier was so relaxing looking out over the water. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Piece of heaven on earth!

This home’s location is absolutely stunning. Caddo lake is a piece of heaven on earth! The whole is huge, lots of room to spread out! Outdoor area is where its! I sat outside all day!! Enjoyed the river and all it has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

I grew up NE Texas and going to Caddo, but living in the city the last 20 years. My dream was to let my little boys see the magic of Caddo (so much to see and let the imagination run wild with what's in those trees and bayous!) Well we finally got an opportunity to take my two young sons to Caddo, and what a blessing it was! The house was just great for our family. It was spacious and clean. And the beds were so very comfortable. And also an ideal location to the State Park, Big Pines, and not far from Jefferson. Also the views of the river from the boat house was marvelous. I am so thankful we got to book this house and we loved the spot. We rode bikes from the house to Big Pines, fished, and got to kayak. My little boys got to make so many memories in the beautiful woods of Caddo and on the water. Thank you for opening up your home to us and we hope to be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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