Tranquil Bayou Country Home w/ Pond: 8 Mi to Houma

Get to know the quieter side of the south from this historic vacation rental in Houma, LA, where ‘Big Oak Cottage’ is both a remote-work vacation rental and a relaxing 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat. Stroll along the shared pond, deck, and charming gazebo when you’re not cooking in the house’s well-equipped kitchen or streaming something on a cable Smart TV. There are two great local destinations for swamp tours and Falgout Canal Marina offers the perfect family boating day. -- THE PROPERTY -- Shared Deck w/ Gazebo | On-Site Wildlife Watching | Front Porch w/ Bench Swing | Peaceful Countryside Setting Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds OUTDOOR LIVING (shared): On-site pond, yard INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, laptop-friendly desk, central A/C, decorative fireplaces, antique decor KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig w/ K-Cups GENERAL: Free WiFi, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, towels & linens, optional housekeeping, trash bags, paper towels, washer/dryer FAQ: 3 stairs to access, 1 exterior security camera (facing out), homeowner on-site (main house) PARKING: Gravel driveway (6 vehicles) ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 6 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking -- THE LOCATION -- OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Mandalay Nature Trail (4 miles), Falgout Canal Marina (21 miles) TOURS: Annie Miller’s Swamp Tours and Charters (0.5 miles), A Cajun Man’s Swamp Tours and Adventures (9 miles) EXHIBITS: Regional Military Museum (8 miles), Chauvin Sculpture Garden and Art (24 miles) AIRPORT: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (56 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Access to this home requires 3 stairs with additional stairs to reach the 2nd bedroom - NOTE: The wood-burning fireplaces are not available for guest use - NOTE: There's another bookable rental on-site; other travelers may be present and share the outdoor amenities and WiFi connection - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front porch, facing the entryway. There are additional cameras on the outside grounds of the property. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion