Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock
Welcome to Windward, a beautiful waterfront retreat with a private pool located just minutes from New Orleans and the world-famous French Quarter. Offering the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort, and convenience, Windward allows guests to experience all the excitement of New Orleans while enjoying the peace, space, and privacy of a waterfront home.
Many visitors dream of experiencing New Orleans but prefer not to stay in a crowded hotel or small downtown apartment. Windward provides a unique alternative. Located in Slidell, just about 25 minutes from the heart of the French Quarter via Interstate 10, this spacious waterfront home gives guests easy access to New Orleans while offering amenities that are nearly impossible to find in the city itself, including a private pool, waterfront views, outdoor living space, and ample parking.
Whether you're visiting for Jazz Fest, French Quarter Festival, Mardi Gras, a Saints game, a convention, a family vacation, a fishing trip, or simply a relaxing getaway, Windward serves as the perfect home base for your Louisiana adventure.
THE PROPERTY
From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the relaxed waterfront atmosphere that makes Windward such a special destination. The home is situated along the water, providing beautiful views and a peaceful setting where guests can unwind after a day exploring New Orleans.
The private pool is one of the property's most popular features. Spend your mornings enjoying coffee poolside, cool off during warm Louisiana afternoons, or relax in the evening while watching the sunset reflect off the water. Families love having a private pool where children can play while adults enjoy the outdoor seating areas and waterfront scenery.
The outdoor spaces are designed for enjoying Louisiana's unique climate and natural beauty. Whether you're grilling, dining outdoors, fishing from the dock, watching boats pass by, or simply relaxing with a favorite beverage, Windward offers a true waterfront experience.
Inside, the home provides spacious accommodations designed for comfort and convenience. Large gathering spaces allow families and friends to spend quality time together while still having room to spread out and relax. Comfortable furnishings, modern amenities, and thoughtful touches throughout the property help create a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a true home away from home.
The fully equipped kitchen provides everything needed to prepare meals, from quick breakfasts before heading into New Orleans to family dinners after a day of sightseeing. Nearby seafood markets and restaurants make it easy to enjoy some of the Gulf Coast's famous cuisine.
WHY GUESTS LOVE WINDWARD
One of Windward's greatest advantages is its location. Guests can enjoy all the attractions of New Orleans without dealing with many of the inconveniences that come with staying downtown.
Instead of paying expensive parking fees, navigating heavy traffic, and staying in smaller accommodations, guests enjoy a spacious waterfront home with private amenities and convenient access to the city.
Many visitors are surprised by how quickly they can reach the French Quarter. In approximately 25 minutes, you can be walking through Jackson Square, listening to live jazz on Frenchmen Street, dining at world-famous restaurants, exploring Bourbon Street, or taking a streetcar ride through the historic neighborhoods of New Orleans.
After a busy day in the city, you'll appreciate returning to the comfort and tranquility of your waterfront retreat.
EXPLORE NEW ORLEANS
Windward places you within easy reach of virtually everything New Orleans has to offer.
Visit the French Quarter and stroll its historic streets lined with centuries-old architecture, galleries, restaurants, and music venues. Enjoy the energy of Bourbon Street, explore the beauty of Jackson Square, and discover hidden courtyards and local shops throughout the neighborhood.
Take a ride on the historic St. Charles Avenue Streetcar through the Garden District, where you'll find magnificent oak trees, historic mansions, and some of the city's most beautiful architecture.
Attend world-famous events such as: • Mardi Gras • Jazz Fest • French Quarter Festival • Essence Festival • Bayou Classic • Saints games • Pelicans games • Major conventions and conferences
Visit iconic attractions including: • The French Quarter • Bourbon Street • Jackson Square • Frenchmen Street • The National WWII Museum • City Park • Audubon Zoo • Audubon Aquarium • Caesars New Orleans Casino • Caesars Superdome • Smoothie King Center • The Garden District • Magazine Street
LOCAL WATERFRONT LIVING
While New Orleans is the primary destination for many guests, Windward's waterfront location offers an entirely different side of Southeast Louisiana.
Enjoy fishing, boating, birdwatching, and beautiful sunsets right outside your door. The peaceful surroundings create a relaxing environment that feels far removed from city life while remaining conveniently close to major attractions.
Slidell also offers excellent local restaurants, waterfront dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Lake Pontchartrain, nearby bayous, and coastal waterways provide endless opportunities for boating and fishing enthusiasts.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
What truly makes Windward special is its ability to offer guests the best of both worlds. Spend the day exploring one of America's most exciting cities, then return to a peaceful waterfront home where you can relax by the pool, enjoy the views, and recharge for another day of adventure.
Whether you're planning a family vacation, reunion, fishing trip, festival getaway, business trip, wedding weekend, or extended stay, Windward provides the space, comfort, and location needed to create unforgettable memories.
We look forward to welcoming you to Windward and helping you experience the very best of New Orleans and Louisiana waterfront living.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Slidell
Located in Slidell, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Plaza 190 and The Crossing are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. John Slidell Park and Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Canal Street - 29 min drive - 51.7 km
Bourbon Street - 30 min drive - 50.3 km
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 33 min drive - 54.2 km
Port of New Orleans - 33 min drive - 56.0 km
Getting around
Slidell Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock?
As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock on 27 July 2026 start from AU$1,005, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Waterfront Pool Retreat Near New Orleans & French Quarter w/ Boat Dock located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Moonraker Island and Lakeshore Marina. Oak Harbor Golf Club and Lake Pontchartrain are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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My group had an amazing stay at this property. It was absolutely gorgeous and in a convenient location. I definitely would recommend staying here; it’s great for bigger groups!
My boyfriend and I wanted a place close to New Orleans and I also wanted a place on the water with a pool. This house fit the bill for all of that! Every part of our stay was great - the house was nice and clean and very well stocked and would be great for a larger group as well
My friends and I had a lovely stay here, great location and close to lots of great food choices and not far from French quarter. Rain didn’t let us enjoy the pool, but the back patio was very nice to hang out at.
House was in a great location. Very relaxing but close to NOLA. The management company was very easy to work with and even adjusted our dates due to flights.
Spent school vacation week at Windward with family, including 2 grandchildren. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 children, with a pool for additional fun. Lovely setting on the canal with good proximity to New Orleans, grocery sores and Swamp Tour.
The property is great for a big family! We enjoyed the serenity of the backyard and pool. Daily fishing and crabbing was always a hit. We would stay at this property again.
This is our 3rd summer of staying in the same home. Lisa is very responsive when texted. The neighborhood and accessibility to highways are great! We have a large family and we all enjoyed the variety in spaces including the fishing dock, pool and living quarters. This home is close to lots of great restaurants and local establishments. We stayed for a week, so if you have a large group and are staying longer than a few days, one recommendation would be to bring your own pool towels and expect to buy household items like toilet paper and paper towels. Overall a wonderful stay and memories with our family.
Nice & modern home right on the water. After a few days in the city, our ladies trip crossed over to Slidell and this house met all of our needs. Swamp tours are close, easy drive up the gulf to hang out on the beaches, and old towne Slidell super cute!
kate w.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
So nice to have such lovely guests stay in our home!
Beautiful home and in a perfect location close to New Orleans and other touristy things to do. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. Family enjoyed the deck and pool the entire vacation.
Sn: I did contact the host prior to arrival and she was very responsive and addressed my concerns.
Catherine G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Catherine, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. You were delightful guests. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
We love your place. It was both beautiful and relaxing. The neighborhood was very nice. We would definitely book again if we came back to the area. No negative comments, but with the 104 weather...an outdoor ceiling fan would be nice.
Only thing we were worried about was there were no safety locks on the doors to keep our grandson from going out back, where the lake and pool were. We made our own. So if you stay, just bring a little portable lock that you can buy on Amazon. The pool was alittle cloudy. Otherwise the house was awesome, loved the neighborhood.
Outdoor space was very relaxing. It has easy access with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor for people with limited mobility. We would have enjoyed having chairs in the bedrooms. There was an amble supply of towels. My impression is that whoever owns or manages this property, has never stayed here or monitored the housekeeping.
The area is lovely with all the channels, very walkable neighborhood. The home fit our group of 10 perfectly. I would suggest bringing some beach chairs with you to use on the deck as there weren't beach chairs or additional seating to use out by the pool other than the outdoor table and chairs and the 2 loungers. Not far to drive for Sams club, Aldi and local grocery store which was convenient for grabbing food for the week. Its about 30 min drive into NOLA, and 30 minute drive the other way to wondeful beach town so the location was great! Lisa was very quick to respond to any questions or needs. All in all, nice place to stay.
It was our first time visiting Louisiana, honestly the places we wanted to visit were at about 25 minutes distance from the house. However, the home and the back deck, plus the pool gave us a well time spent there. We enjoyed the house and the person in charge was great at communicating. There were a few things missing at the house, like toilet paper and not enough garbage bags but I contacted the person in charge and within an hour she sent someone to bring us what we needed. loved the view from the master bedroom. We had a great time.
Ingrid V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time at Windward. You were a wonderful group and it was so nice to meet your nieces. Please come stay again.
We loved our stay in this home. Perfect for 3 couples, a 7 year old, two 2 year olds and a baby. The flow throughout the home worked well with plenty of space, bedrooms, and bathrooms for everyone. The kitchen worked well with multiple cooks. The deck and pool were totally enjoyable. (For the toddlers we just put their life jackets on any time they went outside. We used the dock, and fished successfully ten minutes away by boat. Fresh caught fish for dinners. Location was very convenient with easy fast grocery deliveries. Quick in to New Orleans and the airport. And lots of outdoor activities available nearby. The home was perfect for the multi-generational vacation.
Victoria G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
It's always so nice to host guests as wonderful as you were.
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Howell
Why they chose this property
Windward is very comfortable and beautifully decorated with all new furnishings and finishes. Right on the water it is peacefully set in a waterfront community just a short drive (25 minutes) from the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans. Very conveniently located for shopping and dining with the family. Windward is also centrally located to allow access to the Mississippi Gulf coast beaches and casino's. You will not find a more comfortable home with water front access, a deep water dock, large deck with comfortable plush seating, a pool, and an amazing view of the bayou and wildlife. Fishing is right off the dock in front of the house. A BBQ pit is available right on the deck. You can have it all with swimming. boating, kayaking, water skiing, tubing, barbecuing within a short drive to New Orleans. The home also has a large fireplace for cozy fires after a long day on the town. Very peaceful and quit at night for a restful night sleep. Great close dining options within a few minutes drive of the house.
What makes this property unique
All of our listings are 5 star properties. We can provide references to our other VRBO properties upon request.