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Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

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Located on an island accessible via pontoon bridges, Old Settlement offers a tranquil retreat. With its fabulous views of Calcasieu Lake from the porch and public fishing pier within walking distance, this home is perfect for family gatherings or outdoor enthusiasts.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana

Our Old Settlement home is centrally located to enjoy the best of SWLA. Fully equipped base camp offering fabulous views of Calcasieu Lake from the porch and a public fishing pier within walking distance, boat launch/guide pickup less than 10 mins, and casinos and golf courses less than 20 mins.

Our house has 2800 sqft of living space with three bedrooms downstairs and an open floor plan with one bedroom upstairs and an additional 1600 square feet of covered entertaining space underneath the house.

We offer a full kitchen stocked with most any appliance you need as well as a large grill, large griddle and boiling pot for outdoor cooking!

We offer a king, queen and full (pineapple bed) bedrooms downstairs and a queen bedroom and queen bed and 2 twin beds in the open area upstairs.

The downstairs has a kitchen, utility room with large capacity washer and dryer, living room with fireplace and 55" tv.

The upstairs offers a 5ft circular card table with 8 chairs, full size refrigerator, living area with a 65" tv, and a panoramic view Calcasieu Lake....absolutely stunning!

Bathrooms: master bath and Jack and Jill downstairs and one full bath upstairs.

Free WIFI fiber service and Hulu plus.

Our home is perfect for a family with teenagers, several couples or a group of men and or women who want to enjoy all the fishing, hunting, birding, gambling, festivals and fun of SWLA.

You don’t need to fish or hunt, just enjoy the sound of the waves crashing on the sea walls, the seagulls flying and the magnificent sunsets from the 400 square feet front porch!

Walking distance to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit- so it would be a great place for a retreat. This house is 15 feet above sea-level so step accessible but not wheelchair accessible.

Old Settlement is on an island accessible via pontoon bridges crossing the ICWW and less than 20 mins. south of downtown Lake Charles.

We love Old Settlement and work diligently to ensure your stay with us will be memorable. We have consistently been rated 5 stars. Come join us and enjoy some down time at Old Settlement.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

There are private piers near our home. Please do not go on those piers. The public pier is open from dawn to dusk and is within walking distance.

Quiet hours are to be followed: 10pm to 7am. Please provide responses to all questions. We need to assure your a good fit prior to signing!

Photo ID and signed rental agreement is due no later than 4 days post booking. Please verify that you will be in compliance with all House rules.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: All dogs must be house broken and well behaved!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Lake Charles, this holiday home is on a lake. Petro Bowl and The Country Club at Golden Nugget are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calcasieu Lake and Prien Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Southland Coins, or check out an event or a game at Burton Coliseum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Lake Charles travel guide
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Lake Charles, LA

What's nearby

  • Prien Lake Park
    Prien Lake Park
    21 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Golden Nugget
    Golden Nugget
    24 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Burton Coliseum
    22 min drive - 27.1 km
  • McNeese State University
    25 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
    25 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station
    28 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway-GL
    11 min drive
  • Babe's Cajun Grill
    57 min drive
  • Jab's Seafood
    55 min drive
  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken
    7 min drive
  • Refuge Lounge
    53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana located?

This family-friendly Lake Charles holiday home is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Calcasieu Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women and Archer Institute of LCMH. Prien Lake Park and Southland Coins are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Beautiful Calcasieu Lake Views from Old Settlement in Big Lake, Louisiana Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

doffill1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great to work with. Property was clean and great fit our family. We put one family of 3 upstairs and another family of 3 downstairs and it worked very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

It was a great place to spend the weekend. We had room and great view of the lake. Will be stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend

One of the best Camps I've stayed in with Amazing Views of Big Lake! The Hosts were great and the camp had everything we need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Louisiana Getaway

This Old Settlement Home was a great getaway for my kids and grandkids. The views were beautiful from the porch and the pier. The home was very comfortable with plenty of space for more than one family. The owners stocked this rental with everything you need for a good time on the water. One of the best homes we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great vacation

This property was above expectations. This isnt your every day camp. Everything we could have dreamed of was available. From crab traps to games to art to design to many great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fine place to stay

Probably the best equipped place we’ve ever stayed at. Hosts checked on us several times via text and when I texted they responded immediately. Very nice home and furnishings. Again very well equipped and very comfortable. The only thing that wasn’t there was a dining table indoors. There was a table for 4 on the front porch that worked well for our group. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay if you want to relax. I give it 5 stars because the site won’t let me give it 10 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Settlement-Annual Family Easter Event

Everything that we needed, and everything that owner provided, made for a very special Easter for our family. Warm Cookies and cold milk awaited our arrival from owner. Their residence offered all the amenities needed and was set in an spectacular position (facing the water); certainly not a fishing-camp atmosphere. However, we did know several of local guides that put us onto sufficient fish in the immediate body of water to feed (plus some)12 guests. We will definitely book at another time of year; looking forward to a Fall trip when we can invite some close friends in our network (Houston) who would greatly appreciate the owner's offering. Note: small Episcopal church located in walking distance from the owner's location that is available to worship from Easter to Labor Day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place of Respite

We were in Lake Charles for a family funeral and wanted a place where we could stay together as a family. Mary and Brian's place provided that and so much more. This home gave us a place to relax in beautiful surroundings. We loved it from the time we drove in! A beautiful porch with amazing water views. A woodburning fireplace that we used every night and a few mornings. (You don't get a fireplace with a gorgeous water view very often!) A fully stocked kitchen, including the coffee! Plenty of space for us to play games upstairs or to spread out and have our quiet moments of solitude. Comfy beds. Three full bathrooms. Honestly, we hated to leave! Communication with hosts were quick, efficient and welcoming from the beginning to the end! We would all highly recommend and I hope to find an excuse to book again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely helpful on check in day and also checked on us during our stay. Great location in a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Gathering

This was our 3rd time to stay at Old Settlement. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

We always enjoy our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boys weekend

Great atmosphere and great view. Would stay there again no question.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such kind and accommodating hosts.the home was super nice, with spacious rooms and amenities. Every kind of pot, plate, utensil, gas grill and burner. Scenery along with the level of solitude are unmatched. Camp neighbors are very friendly, helpful, and inviting. I can not speak more highly of the hosts, camp, neighbors, fishing, hunting, 20 minutes to any level of entertainment you desire from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy place

It was a nice place for our big family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

Everything is there. Very well equipped. The location suits us because we have a camp next door so we can spread out between the two houses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Lakehouse

Plenty of space and rooms, nice setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Everything was amazing!!! Beautiful home and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the owners. Kept in touch and responded to questions quickly. They left cookies and milk for the grandkids which I thought was very unique and thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was the perfect size and had all the amenities we could ask for. As we were packing up, we talked about our next stay. Mary and Brian were awesome hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doffill1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake house

We had 2 families stay and utilized downstairs for one and upstairs for the other. It worked very well. Communication with host was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Team Building

I had my work team meet at the property for two nights. Team building and meeting space were perfect! Casual but productive. The host was so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023