Places to stay near Kisatchie National Forest

“Serenity on Sibley” Guesthouse~Close to Downtown

Down the winding road, at the bottom of the wooded hill, “Serenity” awaits. This single-room guesthouse sits on the banks of Sibley Lake. Relax and take in the sunsets from the screened porch. Up to 4 guests with a queen-sized bed and a queen fold-out couch. It has a full bath with shower, a kitchenette with island and barstools. A paddleboat, kayaks and life vests are available for use during your stay. Hosts live up and across the drive from the Serenity Guesthouse Located @ 10 min from town.

Rustic Cedar Waterfront Cabin 8 on Toledo Bend

Sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Sip coffee on the covered porch, take in the beautiful sunrise on your lakefront view surrounded by Sabine National Forest. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles. Explore nearby coves with our kayaks, jump in the lake on our swimming platform, fish on our piers, or lounge by the campfire. Located on Toledo Bend Lake, one of the premier bass fishing lakes in the country, and we have the best crappie fishing on the lake right below our marina steps away.

Cozy cabins on 30 acres...perfect for families.

Our updated cabins are located 10 minutes from downtown Natchitoches, LA on 30 acres of gated property on Bayou Pierre. Upstairs the cabin has a bedroom with a king bed and a loft area with a queen bed and a twin bunk bed above and a twin trundle below. The living area, kitchen, and bathroom are downstairs. Come relax on the back porch on the swing. It is equipped with WIFI, smart TVs , basic kitchen supplies, bedding, a grill, etc. We have trails to explore and a floating dock in the bayou!

Oak on the Cane- 2BR, 2BA townhome on Cane River

Unwind at this charming, newly decorated waterfront townhouse on Cane River. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful river views while relaxing on the cozy back porch overlooking a shady live oak tree. Shops/restaurants are a quick 10-minute drive to Front St. Take in the scenery of historic Natchitoches famous for its Christmas Festival, meat pies, and for being the location of the film “Steel Magnolias.” Located just minutes from local favorite bar/restaurant “Cane River Commissary.”

Cane River Living

Cane River Living is the perfect choice if you're looking for a peaceful place to stay while exploring the historic Natchitoches area. This centrally-located guesthouse is just one mile from the downtown riverbank. It offers a beautifully-renovated studio with a king-sized bed, kitchenette, and spacious bathroom featuring seasonal decor. After a day of exploring downtown, unwind on the dock overlooking the lake and watch the sunset. Come and experience Cane River Living at its best!

Monroe Mojave’…Lux Desert Vibes

NO PETS ALLOWED! South X Southwest, this cottage is desert inspired and is the 3rd of our Airbnb properties offering and indoor/outdoor experience pulling nature inside with you! It’s an open floor plan - studio type. It has a full kitchen + bathroom with a spacious wet room. Luxury linens + eco friendly essentials. Located adjacent to the campus of University of Louisiana at Monroe & just down the driveway from our beautiful dock. It has one KING bed and one SINGLE bed/couch.

Blue on Black

We're 25 minutes from Natchitoches on Black Lake. We are in a secluded area of a dead end road. Enjoy the peace and quiet surrounded by Spanish moss covered trees. Under the covered front porch, you'll find comfortable seating with great views of the lake. The large windows provide lake views and let in plenty of natural light. Spend the day in town shopping or enjoying a festival. Return home to relax with a meal on the grill or a glass of wine with friends around the firepit.

Cedar Treehouse on Cross Lake

Located on a 2 acre peninsula on Pine Island, this 450 sf treehouse is surrounded by 1400 feet of Cross Lake. Beautiful open water and cypress tree views epitomize Louisiana lake living. The treehouse has an open concept living area with a queen bed, claw foot tub and equipped kitchenette, with countertop oven/toaster, microwave, coffee pot, electric skillet, refrigerator and sink. It accommodates two adults, no children or pets. Two night minimum stay, no exceptions.

Perfect place on the Lake

Our comfortable cottage allows you to step right outside and be standing over beautiful Caney Lake. With beautiful views from the dock, best fishing in the state of Louisiana, you feel you are at a relaxing resort on the inside of this property. Tucked away in a quiet cove, this is a true relaxing fishing getaway for the entire family or a great guys weekend away. 1 Queen Bed in bedroom, 2 twin beds and 1 futon sofa that makes into a full bed in the main living area.

The Blue House on Cross Lake

This cottage was built circa 1926 on Cross Lake as the home for Lonnie Erwin who owned a catfish restaurant next to his home. Back in the day it was popular to drive up from Shreveport if they caught enough catfish to serve. The restaurant closed in the mid 1940s and it and the cottage fell into disrepair. We renovated the cottage and restaurant (also on Airbnb as The Red House on Cross Lake) and brought them up to date.

On Caddo - The Haven @ Jackson Arms Hideout

Tucked away on the cypress-lined shores of legendary Caddo, The Haven @ Jackson Arms Hideout sits elevated on piers above the water, giving you the feeling of floating among the treetops. This isn't just a getaway, it's a full reset. Leave the noise behind, settle into something slower, and let the Spanish moss and still water do the rest. Caddo has a way of finding exactly what you needed.

Cozy Treehouse / Hot Tub / Farm Animals / Hiking

Piney Woods Treehouse Leave the city behind to relax and explore nature at this treehouse nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods. Experience the great outdoors from the treetops without leaving your comfortable home amenities. Perfect for travelers seeking rest, romance, or adventure. This cozy treehouse sits on an 80-acre woodland farm with a stocked pond and miles of forest trails.