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In downtown Lake Charles, Cajun Cottage invites you to a charming retreat. Unwind on the large back patio with barbecue and enjoy downtime with friends and family.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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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.

The Cajun Cottage - Downtown Cottage

Located in downtown lake charles, the Cajun Cottage is the place that you want to be! Our fully stocked, 3 bedroom 2 bath home has everything you may need for your trip. From sheets and blankets to forks and spoons, the only things you need to pack are your clothes and hygiene. Pick up your groceries at the neighborhood Walmart located only one block away! The home features a large back patio with a barbecue to enjoy some down time with friends and family.
Let our cottage be your home for your vacation stay!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please keep fur babies off furniture.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Lake Charles is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sam Houston Jones State Park and Lock Playground, while Imperial Calcasieu Museum and Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lake Charles Event Center or Nancy Hank Tennis Center. Visit our Lake Charles travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Imperial Calcasieu Museum featuring a house and signage
    Imperial Calcasieu Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Charles Event Center
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Prien Lake Mall
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Children's Museum Lake Charles
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station
    5 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa Mañana
    14 min walk
  • 121 Artisan Bistro
    4 min walk
  • Wingstop
    2 min drive
  • La Truffe Sauvage
    19 min walk
  • Lagunas Mexican Grill & Cantina
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cajun Cottage - Downtown Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cajun Cottage - Downtown Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cajun Cottage - Downtown Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cajun Cottage - Downtown Cottage located?

Situated in Lake Charles, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Imperial Calcasieu Museum and Lock Playground. Lake Charles Visitor Center and Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Cajun Cottage - Downtown Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and comfortable. Host was responsive. Proximity to restaurants and retail shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Augie C.

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

An absolute Dream Home

Being a Louisiana native this home gives you all the old charm of the country and the open and modern concept! Amazing patio!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany And Ryan C.

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

Adorable home in Lake Charles

This home was more than we expected. From the outside it looks smaller than it is but once we got inside we saw it was quite bigger than it seemed and had a really neat layout! The kitchen was large and the living room was very cozy. The owners responded fast when we messaged and were so pleasant! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro N.

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

Cozy place to stay for a family of 4

Stayed here for one night on our back to Texas from Florida. The property was extremely comfortable with almost every kitchen amenity you could think of. The teens loved having their own room and loved the glow in the dark toilet seats. The master suite was also comfortable. This is more of a preference, but the only set of blinds in the entire house was on the front door. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and loved how responsive and welcoming the host was. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina D.

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

Cottage House

My overall summary of the property was a place where family and friends can enjoy themselves and feel safe. The location is in good proximity to the casino, eating and shopping. It's a place I would recommend to friends and family from now and in the future. The house had enough space for my family. The neighbors/neighborhood was quite. Thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

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

Second stay here

This house was our first VRBO rental in this city. Tried to get it several more times but never available. We tried 3 other rentals in the interim. This time I made reservations early and we were thrilled that this cottage was available. Definitely our favorite of the four we had used. We love the area of the city where this Cottage is located. And the Host is very response
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Very roomy and relaxing

We had fantastic communication with our host, Michael. We stayed just one night traveling home from TX to FL. The home was perfect! It was very roomy and quite lovely inside. There was seating outdoors for relaxing, as well. The kitchen was large and had everything you'd need! There were no pics of the kitchen on the listing, but it was fantastic! The home was conveniently located near Route 10. THANK YOU SO MUCH, Michael.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Vintage Cottage with Mother-In-Law Suite

Kitchen was fully stocked, large and updated. Adorable dining table in beautiful room with French doors on both sides. Cheerful ambiance and decor. Lots of room for family to cook and eat. Loved the mother-in-law suite separated by kitchen and dining, Enormous bedroom in mother-in-law suite, separate access to the back porch and back deck. The wooden fence was literally leaning on the house so not safe to let kids or pets play with being attached to a parent. Hopefully replaced by now. Enormous sectional sofa in the living room, loved it so much we had to buy one like it when we got home. No sidewalks but the neighborhood was quiet for the night we spent. Felt safe. Adorable vintage cottage. Long driveway. Fit both cars. Thankful for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

great space, greater owner

A few of us drove to "the city" for a kid-free slumber party. Everything was as described, house was immaculate, there were plenty of dishes & kitchen utensils for anything we needed to do. We actually fell asleep on the sectional so I can't speak for the beds. Window treatments are mostly sheer so if you're a light sleeper, bring a mask. Parking is a single car driveway so if you max out capacity definitely carpool. Vrbo gave us an incorrect door code and when I reached out to the owner she responded immediately. I didn't realize I was emailing from two different accounts so when it looked like my account had been charged but there was no confirmation email, she got back to me right away and assured me it was showing booked on her side. If we ever have opportunity to run away from home again, we'll run back to this same house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kindra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

benita h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cajun Cottage is absolutely Charming! very clean and spacious in a very quiet neighborhood, I truly enjoy my stay here and will definitely stay here again when I visit lake Charles. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th stay here. Very convenient location, very adequate for the four adults in the last stay. We especially like it for friends to visit with us while we are I town. And the house reminds me of the house I grew up in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

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

Awesome Place

This house is close to everything in Lake Charles. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Wondering

Easy check in and check out , very clean and welcoming. Very short drive to town and downtown as well as close to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricky R.

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

Great place!!

Was nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Landon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice stay and close to all attractions we wanted to visit! One thing we were a little disappointed about was the stove had not seemed to be connected and did not work in the morning when we tried to make breakfast. Everything else of the stay was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The mattresses where less than desirable and the couch was very broken in. There was only glassware available in the kitchen so be prepared to buy paper plates if you have young children. Other than those small inconveniences the place was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brenda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was not cleaned to my standards and it made me feel uncomfortable. I got up early and didn’t even shower before I left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen S.

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

Great stay

Self check in was really appreciated since it worked with my schedule. Clean house, great number of kitchen instruments, provided towels, loved the kitchen/dining area to spread out work, and have dinner. Long driveway fit 4 of our vehicles. Firepit was nice, they let us use the charcoal/ lighter fluid. Had a great laugh at the glow in the dark toilet seats, excellent touch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin P.

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

LOVED THIS CUTE COTTAGE

A small issue with the AC but got that working as well. Overall excellent experience. Nice big kitchen! Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Casino birthday getaway

Great location great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025