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Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine

Savor nature's beauty in this tranquil haven where you can kayak, fish, or just relax on Flamingo Beach.

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Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine

Enjoy a Beach vacation inside the city limits of New Orleans! The “Pelican Pier Beach House” offers spectacular lake views, charming and unique white sand beach area, and wonderful 400-foot private fishing pier with a large covered pavilion and two docks on Lake St. Catherine. Enjoy great fishing and crabbing from the fishing pier, go kayaking or boating, go swimming, build a sandcastle or just relax on the white sand beach, in a comfy rocking chair or on one of the covered decks. Launch your own boat or wave runners at the nearby marina and tie them up at your private boat dock.

When it's time to go inside, enjoy the spacious and open living room, dining room and kitchen with spectacular views of Lake St. Catherine. Very large master bedroom with King bed and ensuite bath (sleeps 2). Guest bedroom with Queen bed (sleeps 2). Kid’s bedroom with twin bunkbeds (sleeps 4) includes a large closet stocked with toys. There is also a queen sofa-bed in the living room (sleeps 2).

Lake Catherine is the best of both worlds: Enjoy nature and sportsman's paradise with the family at the Lake house one day; party in the big city the next day. Only 40 minutes to downtown New Orleans or 15 minutes to Slidell.

This charming vacation property is fully stocked with a coffee station, paper products, everything you might need in the kitchen, and many outdoor amenities including BBQ grill, boiling pot, fishing and crabbing supplies, small jon boat, kayaks, rafts, and bait.

The Property:
-Spacious 1800 sf house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (with all new paint, furnishings and appliances)
-3 bedrooms – 6 beds – Sleeps 8 (plus sofa-bed)
-Private 400-foot fishing Pier with 16x24 covered pavilion, 12x24 fishing dock, and 4x36 boat dock on Lake St. Catherine (Pelican Pier)
-Charming and one-of-a-kind white sand beach to launch a kayak or jon boat, swim, build a sandcastle, or just relax (Flamingo Beach)
-Outdoor amenities include: 3 kayaks, life vests, 1 aluminum jon boat with paddles, inflatable rafts, fishing poles and tackle, crab nets, crab traps, seafood boiling system, propane BBQ grill, fish-cleaning table, fishing lights, beach toys, beach chairs, beach towels, picnic tables, deck furniture, benches, ice chests, folding tables, and cargo wagon.
-Large covered rear porch
-Downstairs covered patio area
-New elevator and back stairs installed March 2024
-Free WiFi
-Direct TV with sports and some movie channels
-Keurig coffee maker and coffee supplies
-Kitchen stocked with pans, utensils, plates, glasses, blender, toaster oven, seafood crackers, etc.
-2 refrigerators, chest freezer, and ice maker
-Linens/towels, washer/dryer, central air and heat, ceiling fans
-NO PETS allowed
-No smoking inside
-Small parties and events are allowed during daytime hours only. Number of daytime event guests limited to 35. (Reminder that overnight guests are limited to 8 adults/children.)
-No excessively loud music or noise inside or outside that would disturb the neighbors.
-Quiet time is 10pm – 8am.
-No ATV's allowed
-No shooting of firearms allowed on the property
-Must be 25 years or older to make a reservation
-Note that this property is elevated and has stairs which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. An outdoor elevator is available.

Property manager

Katherine Balbero

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 26 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Oak Harbor Golf Club - 21 min drive
  • Bourbon Street - 34 min drive
  • Canal Street - 36 min drive
  • Port of New Orleans - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Marina Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Tiger - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Middendorfs - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine located?

Located in New Orleans East Area, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Pontchartrain and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge. Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Olimpic Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Pelican Pier Beach House on Lake Catherine Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great peaceful location
Close enough for a day trip to New Orleans, a trip thru the bayou or just spend the day in fishing off the dock. I wanted a water view home that had all of these. This house delivered and more. All amenities were in place as promised. Owner made access so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelican Pier is an absolute Gem!
Perfect place for a fishing getaway! The entire property is so thought through! We lost count of the number of fish we caught after the first night - redfish, rainbow & speckled trout, flounder, catfish, sheepshead, and even a couple stingray - such an amazing time. Thanks for the great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Oasis
Pelican Pier was beyond expectations, pictures don't give it full justice, very impressed with everything, rooms, amenities, pier, location, everything. My family and I had an awesome time, if you are looking for some peace and quite with 4 star accommodations, you will not be disappointed with Pelican Pier. Owner was easy to communicate with, she had mentioned due to the recent storm there was some minor repairs needed and some might not be done in time by our arrival, day of arrival she texted all repairs don. Amazing time, will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Loranger, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best trip ever
This house has everything you need both inside and outside. Super clean also. We didn’t catch too many crabs but lots of fish off the amazing pier. Caught catfish, alligator gar, and even a shark! Close proximity to the boat launch to get out on the water where we went and got some redfish and speckled trout. Highly recommend and hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Dog
Very relaxing. Besides the severe weather that rolled through we really enjoyed our stay here. I must say we did not loose power though...lol. i would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House
This house was amazing! Had everything we needed and caught tons of fish off the pier. This house was definitely a fun and relaxing experience! From everything in the trailer to everything in the house it was ready and clean when we arrived!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, plenty to do for the whole family
Cathy was a great host- the house was just as beautiful as it looks online. Great location- a short drive into New Orleans, close to restaurants and swamp tours in Slidell. Our family loved exploring the area and spending time at the house fishing. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family, Kids, and Fishing Paradise
With a family wedding in New Orleans we decided to turn Pelican Peir into our official Spring Break and stayed for a week.... what a great week it was. We are a family of six with kids from 6 thru 11 and this home could not have been better... everything is so well thought out! The man made beach was a HUGE hit for the kiddos and we enjoyed many hours just hanging out in the sand. Our spring breaks are usually at the beach so we were very excited about this and it exceeded expectations. FISHING REPORT: There are several local bait shops (2 within 2 miles), but everyone seems to offer ONLY live shrimp. We began day 1 with the liesimp under a popping cork and landed nothing but catfish (still fun for the kids), but on my visit the water was stirred up so we switched to something with a little more scent.... FRESH CRABS. The house comes with about twenty crab nets that you can simply space out over the 400 ft dock. My 7yo son had the best time all weekend just running up amd down the dock, pulling up the nets, anf catching the crabs (store them in the crab pods). With the fresh blue crab we changed our fishing experiance. Casting straight out from the dock we caught 5 Black Drum in excess of 34", a tasty 26" Red Fish, and my youngest somehow landed a 44" Bull Red! There are six rod holders at the end of the dock... if you have crab out you will catch dum every morning and night (we did). My advice in March is to cast far and deep straight out into the lake... not to the side
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
The house, yard, and dock are better than the pictures. We had a great time away with our adult children. I would recommend and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a New Orleans vacation with a family
Beautiful home, beautiful views, great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving retreat
Exceeded our expectations. Wonderful place and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Griggs G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent time had by all
You’d be making a mistake by not choosing this VRBO - Kathy and Claudio have thought of absolutely everything for their property. The house is immaculate and has ALL items you’ll need at your home away from home. The pier is stocked with your needs for fishing right there including a live well to keep your bait shrimp and crabs alive after you’ve caught them. The beach is excellent to keep kiddos entertained and they also have sand toys. Coolers galore and an ice maker to make sure you never run out. We traveled with 2 kids, 4 and 8 and grandparents, best decision about the trip was to stay at the Pelican Pier Beach House!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had an absolute amazing vacation at Pelican Pier, enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the beauty of the lake. The place exceeded our expectations and we are hoping to be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Gathering
Best time ever. Family Gathering. Lots of fish. Plenty crabs. Gathering, Cooking, grazing, kayaks, beautiful sunrises and just wholesome family time. This place is so beautiful yet comfortable for everyone from 2 years old to 72 years old. Something fun for everybody. Clean, spacious, beautifully furnished and loaded with amenities. Everything you need provided from fishing and crabbing equipment including bait, ice, gourmet coffee set up, paper products and even toiletries. Will be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Had fun
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place for vacation
The owners succeeded in making the property a home away from home! The property is quiet and peaceful. But there is always something to do for every age. We loved the beach and swimming in the lake. The fishing was also wonderful. The owners provided so many amenities that we didn't have to pack a ton of things. In addition, they were prompt and friendly in answering any questions we had. We will certainly consider coming back and highly recommend it to family and friends that want to travel down that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BriAnne D., Houston, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Getaway - Perfection
We have stayed at several rentals in this area throught the years and this one is by far our favorite. This property is furnished with anything you might need, they have thought of it all and the pier and dock are the perfect spot for fishing, relaxing and taking in the beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the lake. We will be back and highly recommend the Pelican Pier house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelican house
Great house beautiful view great fishing and crabbing all utensils are great and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Catherine
This is better than the annual family Florida vaca. The owners have thought of everything needed for a great time accommodating all ages. The resident iblack belly whistling ducks were a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
very enjoyed staying in the house
we have very good time staying at the house. very clean and comfortable. especially for our kids. it has everything that we needed. thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Our weekend was great! The house was everything that the listing said it would be. I would recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
The property was very nice and clean. The kitchen was great, beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This house was fantastic! There were so many amenities provided, and that is honestly what sets this house apart from other VRBO‘s we’ve stayed in. Kathy was very accommodating & helpful with area specific questions we had. We would definitely rebook if we were to visit LA again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
Our stay was everything we hoped it would be! House is well stocked, owner is amazing. We woke up the first day to the keurig not working and she came over the same day with a new one even though it was totally unnecessary. The dock is AMAZING and the owner provided everything to go fishing and crabbing. the kids were able to take the kayaks out with they loved. It’s a perfect location to be able to see the beauty of the city but relax when we needed to. Totally the best of both worlds. It’s out there kind of in the middle of nowhere, not a lot of shopping or food can be done without a bit of a trip but we assumed that would be the case in that area. The Wi-Fi is not great, but being that it’s a pretty secluded area and very windy, could have been related to that. For us, think it was a good thing as it got all the kids up and out. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay, we cannot wait till we have another opportunity to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catalina F., Sanger,tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Get family spot
This was a wonderful get away for the family. The place had everything we needed. The fishing dock was great and safe. The owners thought of everything. My kids caught a lot of fish and crab. Some big fish! It was a beautiful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023