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Beautiful Cotile Lake home - fishing, kayak, boating and relaxation at its best!

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Boat house with social area, boat lifts, fish cleaning station and fishing dock.
Back of house facing the lake. Every bedroom is a walk-out with beautiful views.
Front of house.
Living Room
Property grounds
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Boyce, LA
  • Popular LocationJohnny Downs Sports Complex23 min drive
  • Popular LocationRapides Parish Coliseum25 min drive
  • AirportAlexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.)26 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlexandria Mall31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Cotile Lake home - fishing, kayak, boating and relaxation at its best!

This lake paradise is all you would want for a vacation home!

■ Beautifully furnished - comfortable beds
■ Lots of windows -- wonderful views of the lake
■ Fully equipped kitchen with *two* refrigerators and a dishwasher
■ Dining room and glass-walled bistro nook
■ 46" Apple TV in Living Room
■ Two 32" Roku-enabled TV's (in lower level bedrooms)
■ 100 Mbps Wi-Fi
■ Plenty of deck, patio and dock seating
■ Spiral staircase to lower level
■ Whole-house back-up generator
■ Large 1¼ Acre lot - 274' of lakeshore
■ Quiet area so you can relax
■ Great fishing on Cotile Lake (even from the dock!)
■ Two boat landings - both are about 1½ miles away
■ Two fishing kayaks provided (see photos)
■ Three adult and two child life jackets provided

You'll want to stay here again and again!

Special Notes:

This property was acquired in 2023 -- we use it as our winter residence and rent it out in the summer. It is a *beautiful* lake home, not a fishing camp! We've already done many upgrades, but long-term we'd like to do more. We're continuing a reduced rate for this summer to give people a chance to use it and to get some feedback. We'd love to hear both what you liked and what you thought could be better, so we have input on what could be adjusted/improved.

Our normal rates are presently $299 for Sunday-Thursday and $349 for Fridays & Saturdays. That is escalated to $329 and $384 for holiday periods. The rate is often reduced by 10% or so for last-minute rentals. The posted daily price on the website is often based on the last-minute rate – sorry for any confusion about that. There is also a $125 cleaning fee. These charges include applicable State and Parish taxes. (The rates on the VRBO website are accurate – this explanation is provided for info only.)

If you bring your boat, there is a boat launch by the Hwy 1200 bridge that is free to use. Please note that Lake Cotile is a reservoir and stumps can be a problem outside of the boat rows (channels). There is a cleared area by the Campground and Recreation Area at the north end of the lake where it is safe to waterski.

Although the Futon indicated for sleeping in the living room is a double bed, we list it as sleeping only one (most couples prefer a queen of king size bed).

Property manager

Bob & Chris Halverson

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters must provide a verifiable contact means (e-mail or cell phone) outside of VRBO as a condition of rental.
Smoking outside and kenneled dogs outside are OK. Please bring your own ashtrays and leave no butt, packaging or dog mess.
As a condition of this rental, Renter agrees to read and understand the Liability Waiver (in Rental Agreements), and ensure all guests adhere to it.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Boyce

Located in Boyce, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center and Arna Bontemps African American Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at OakWing Golf Club and Johnny Downs Sports Complex. Alexandria Zoological Park and Natchitoches Pecans are also worth visiting.
Map
Boyce, LA

What's nearby

  • Johnny Downs Sports Complex - 23 min drive
  • Rapides Parish Coliseum - 25 min drive
  • Alexandria Zoological Park - 30 min drive
  • Alexandria Mall - 31 min drive
  • Kisatchie National Forest - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Uncle Alberts Fried - 15 min drive
  • Wards Lakeside Diner - 3 min drive
  • Janohns - 15 min drive
  • Jimmy Mac's Daiquiri Shack - 15 min drive
  • Southern Connection - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cotile Lake home - fishing, kayak, boating and relaxation at its best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cotile Lake home - fishing, kayak, boating and relaxation at its best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cotile Lake home - fishing, kayak, boating and relaxation at its best!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cotile Lake home - fishing, kayak, boating and relaxation at its best! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Christus Health Central Louisiana and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Red River. OakWing Golf Club and Johnny Downs Sports Complex are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp Life at Its Finest
This location is a spacious home with a scenic view of Cotile Lake. We were four adults; we used two of the bedrooms (primary upstairs; guest down spiral staicase). In the mornings, we gathered for coffee either on the outside patio or at the bistro table in the breakfast nook. We were just a short walk down to the boat dock. We brought our own tackle box and fishing poles, but they had lots of gear for our use (including tool to strip catfish). We caught mainly Brehm off the dock and a few white perch. The chairs on the deck were super comfortable, as well as the swing bench. We ate our picnic lunches there. We kayaked and even swam in the lake (yes, there were snakes, but remember: they are more afraid of you!). We grilled at night on the gas grill on the deck and cooked omelets in the kitchen. The home had all of the amenities we needed. It even had a Whirlpool bath!!! The days were warm and delightful. Each day was an experience. We loved every minute. It really is a special place to relax and enjoy the wonderful moments of life with the family and friends you love. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation @ Lake Cotile
My husband and I, along with our two teenage daughters and other adult children stayed at this home for 4 nights and 5 days. We did not want to leave! The property is beautiful, peaceful and sooo relaxing. We went to LA so that our 17 yr. old could tour the LSU campus and also attend a concert in Alexandria that weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay. The home is roomy and had everything we needed and then some. Bob, the host of the house was always available to answer all questions immediately or very soon after a text was sent by me. The property manager was helpful and came by to set out the kayaks for the kids to use and also answered any questions we had. ( mostly, how likely is it that we will be swimming with the gators?!) We did not see any btw! :) Our only suggestion is that perhaps some fans and or misters could be placed down on the dock, as it did get very hot when just sitting and fishing off the dock. For those of us not wanting to swim in the water, it would have been a nice attribute to have. We will definitely be back to stay in this home and will recommend to anyone looking for a lake house in LA. Thank you so much Bob and Chris for sharing your home with us! 5 Stars from us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob & Chris Halverson

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We bought this house so we could escape winters up north. We're letting you stay in what is our "home" for half of the year -- please be respectful of it. This is a large property with multiple gardens, patios, decks and walkways. We've made many upgrades already to bring it to a safe and useable condition, but other enhancements will be needed to make it 100%. We've reduced the rental price 20% for this summer to give people a chance to try it out. Please consider this when rating the property, but we definitely want your feedback on what worked and didn't work for you.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a quiet southern lake place with good fishing, and *GOT* it!

What makes this property unique

Looking for a beautiful lake-front retreat? This great home on 1 ¼ Acres has all you could want for relaxation and peaceful evenings. It has a walk-out lower level which is unusual in Louisiana. The dock/boathouse is spacious, and the 274 feet of water frontage on Cotile Lake give you space from your neighbors. A whole-house generator provides peace-of-mind in bad weather.
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