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Castaway Cottage, where tranquility and relaxation are just a heartbeat away.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Newellton, LA
  • Lake Bruin
    14 min drive
  • Lake Bruin State Park
    24 min drive
  • Lake Saint Joseph Light House
    16 min walk
  • Vicksburg Bus Station
    59 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Castaway Cottage, where tranquility and relaxation are just a heartbeat away.

Escape the hustle and bustle with a serene lakeside retreat! This charming 3-bedroom home offers breathtaking views, a spacious deck, and a private pier for your morning coffee and evening sunsets. Enjoy a day of fishing right off the pier, surrounded by stunning scenery. With a king bed in Bedroom 1 and queen beds in Bedrooms 2 and 3, this cozy getaway comfortably sleeps 6. We offer the convenience of early check-in and late check-out when available. We will notify guests when the house is cleaned, sanitized, and ready for check-in, usually around noon. Enjoy YouTube TV, Roku TV, and Prime Video + more on 5 televisions for your entertainment.

The laundry room is fully equipped with a washer and dryer, along with complimentary washing liquid and dryer sheets. You'll also find games conveniently stored in the laundry room.

The backyard porch is screened in, allowing you to relax outside at any time. It is equipped with a hanging heater and two fans to ensure your comfort.

In the backyard, you'll find swings for your enjoyment. The firepit is a perfect spot to unwind, and we provide starter logs in the laundry room for your convenience.

Here are some fishing tips: Breams or bluegill and crappie tend to gather under the cypress trees on both sides of the pier. Use worms or crickets as bait, ensuring the tip of the hook is not showing. Perch, bass, and bowfin prefer shiners (minnows) or crickets. Catfish and alligator gar are not picky eaters and will go for anything. Lake St. Joseph is home to a variety of fish species.

In the town of Newellton, you'll find stores such as Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Britt's Pharmacy, offering food options since the nearest grocery store, Mac's Fresh Market in St. Joseph, is 14.9 miles away. The Tensas Wildlife Refuge is just 10 miles away, providing a great opportunity to explore nature.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7.5 miles (12.1 km) from Lake Bruin and 9.1 miles (14.7 km) from Winter Quarters State Historic Site
Castaway Cottage, where tranquility and relaxation are just a heartbeat away. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bo

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Castaway Cottage, where tranquility and relaxation are just a heartbeat away. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
I enjoyed staying there nice and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend!
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
We schedule a girls get away every year after tax season ends. This is a great "in-between" location for our group. Even though it rained every day, we still enjoyed the visit. Cooked, played games, watched movies - just spent some down time and visited. Didn't get to fish this trip due to the rain, but the pier is great to just hang out on when the sun is shining.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Everything was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake St Joseph
We had a wonderful time. Lovely property and lake. Was listed by VRBO as Lake Bruin....it's actually St Joseph.....perfect lake for young children learning to fish. Perfect for adults also. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
House was very nice and clean! Everything was as described in the listing. Furniture & beds were super comfortable too! Screened in back porch was lovely and the dock has lots of extra amenities. Except for some yelling the first night, the neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. Didn't catch very many fish, but that's why they call it fishing, not catching! One suggestion would be to put a mat or something in the shower as it's very slippery.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great property!
this property had everything you could ask for! activities for every age group were available—fishing, mini golf, swings, fire pit. the home was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay
The nicest place. It is so quiet and equipped with everything you need. Phone charges. Outdoor. TV fans lighting. So nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zemalyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
If you're looking for a break from everyday life this is the place. It's a cozy home on the water. Great for fishing, enjoying the water, stars and relaxing. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need for cooking. The bathrooms and bedrooms are stocked with extra towels and blankets. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ionia. E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable experience
Beautiful accommodations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Very nice place and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Our host just gets the best review possible. The place was spotless and cozy. It was stocked with virtually everything guests could need, except fresh fruit, vegetables, snacks, entrees, and of course, drinks (although there were even up to ten bottles of water in the fridge). What impressed me the most was that the bedding (pillows, blankets and bedspreads included) smelled like home…fresh and clean. Outside was peaceful and serene, as well as ‘eye candy’ for nature lovers. Our host was easily accessible during our stay and met our every need. On top of all this, we have a special needs child and he could move around easily and safely. HE was happy there…very big deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and very clean lake home!
Upon our late afternoon arrival, we were glad to see that it was exactly as described on VRBO. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and more. The view from the back porch was beautiful. The owners thought of everything! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Terral T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake view
Had a great time here. The lake is beautiful and the home had everything that we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful water views
Enjoyed the fishing pier and the scenery. Appreciated the mosquito netting on the back porch. We used the house as a landing spot and traveled around the area. The visit was a ‘revisit’, for one in the party, who grew up in the area. We would rent the house again. It was comfortable. The owner was responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend with friends
We enjoyed our weekend at this property. The property manager made the check in easy, allowed for an early check-in and later check-out time, and did not hesitate in responding to a question we had. The screened in back porch (with fans for a hot Friday night) was perfect for playing games. And oh that pier on the water - can't say enough about that relaxing area. A couple of our friends took advantage of the fishing poles provided, but me? I just sat and enjoyed the views, like the beautiful sunset . . . pictures could not capture the beauty of those colors of the sunset. We all agreed this a spot that we will keep handy for future get-a-ways, but next time we will add an extra day or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay! We will be coming back soon. We brought out little dog who also enjoyed themselves. Very spacious yard with a beautiful pier/dock to relax on. The outdoor space is fantastic. Bo was very responsive as well to anything we needed on property. This place is a gem and I would recommended staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
I was a great place to spend the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C., Sardis

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had everything we needed, the children loved the yard and games available. Clean and spacious. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Great place. Clean with plenty of space inside and outside. Updated amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022