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Sanctuary Creek; a preserved forest retreat

Sanctuary Creek; a preserved forest retreat

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Overview of Sanctuary Creek; a preserved forest retreat

5 out of 5 Exceptional
Sleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

St Francisville, LA
  • Popular LocationAfton Villa Gardens23 min drive
  • Popular LocationMyrtles Plantation28 min drive
  • Popular LocationCat Island National Wildlife Refuge40 min drive
  • AirportBaton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sanctuary Creek; a preserved forest retreat

This is our lovely cabin in the woods, located 20 miles north of St. Francisville, almost to the Mississippi/Louisiana border and about a mile from Bayou Sara. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Tunica Trace, we are amongst some of the best cycling, birding, and hiking in the state. John James Audubon lived and did many of his drawings of birds in this area and it was once home to the Tunica Indians.
Our 41 acres boast a spring fed creek which runs year round through the tumbled down clay, sand, and loess of the toes of the Appalachians. Mixed native hardwood trees support a bevy of local wildlife including owls, woodpeckers, hawks, chipmunks, grey squirrels, coyotes, deer, snakes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, turkeys, eastern bluebirds, and herons to name a few. If you are lucky, you can witness mushrooms of great variety fruiting when the conditions are right.
The cabin has a large screened in porch, two bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a loft, modern kitchen, den, A/C, clawfoot bathtub, and outdoor shower. We have hammocks and books available for your downtime enjoyment. There is no television, phone signal is spotty at best, and wifi is unavailable. If you need to make a phone call, you can walk to the road. There are also many beautiful spots to pitch a tent on the land.

Property manager

Katie Hebert
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

No plastic water bottles
No plastic soft drink bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
No plastic coffee stirrers
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
No dogs on the furniture. No destructive dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

About the area

St. Francisville

Located in St. Francisville, this cabin is in a rural area. Myrtles Plantation and Rosemont are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Clark Creek Natural Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Afton Villa Gardens - 23 min drive
  • Myrtles Plantation - 28 min drive
  • Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site - 29 min drive
  • Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge - 40 min drive
  • Clark Creek Natural Area - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • South of the Border - 9 min drive
  • Place Next Door - 31 min drive
  • Ray's Lounge - 13 min drive
  • State Line Casino - 10 min drive
  • Satterfield Tavern - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary Creek; a preserved forest retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Sanctuary Creek; a preserved forest retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Afton Villa Gardens and within 20 miles (32 km) of Myrtles Plantation and Rosemont. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site and Mississippi River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5 Excellent

Brianna C.

The perfect place for peace and quiet!
We had an incredible time during our visit. We loved being surrounded by nature without the distraction of technology and there is plenty to enjoy! We splashed around in the creek running through the property, played card games on the gorgeous deck and at night, it turns into a fairy land: dozens of fireflies fluttered around, making our trip seem magical! There were fresh wild flowers in the house when we arrived and everything you need to fix a meal-we were beyond satisfied and didn't want to leave! Huge thank you to Katie for allowing us to enjoy your space. Book your trip here now; you won't regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

5/5 Excellent

Shelly F.

Great Stay
The house has everything you could need for a great stay. Katie had the house ready for us and our entire family loved it. We explored the creek and land and had a fire. It was a great weekend away. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
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5/5 Excellent

melissa m.

Wonderful Retreat
This house and surrounding property is really something special. The cabin is surrounded by wooded forrest and a flowing creek. It has multiple destination spots all around the property - 2 fire pit areas, little tree hut, large downed trees perfect for climbing, a creek that is easily walkable in both directions, and a large clearing immediately behind the house for soccer, frisbee or the like. The cabin has 1 bedroom and an open (yet private) loft area with a bed. It is surrounded on 3 sides by a large fan cooled, screened porch with ample seating and hammocks:) Its really a beautiful space, well decorated and clearly loved by the owners. We had a fantastic time - we and our 3 boys (4,5,&6) took a morning and afternoon "hike" up and down the creek each day and they loved it. The rest of the day was spent roaming around searching for perfect walking sticks and building fires and forts. As mentioned this is a very unplugged location - no tv, no wifi, no cell service- (you can get service if you walk out to the road) which is great. Also recommend - > We brought a bluetooth speaker for music - Details: Creek is easily navigable and if you walk to the right for about 200 yards it opens up a bit wider. It was perfect for small stick boat races etc. There are lots of extra blankets and pillows and camping mats - 2 sleeping hammocks and 1 hammock chair There is another area Ms. Susan, the neighbor, called a "moonscape" Its about a 5 minute drive further up the road over the cement bridge - It is a much larger creek (1-2 ft deep) for wading and swimming and stone skipping etc. - lined by a pebble "beach" area. It was a fun day venture for a few hours. The kitchen is well stocked with nice magna lite pots and pans All in all it was a really fabulous place and one of our favorite stays. We are the first to rent this place and treated it with the same love that the owners clearly do in hopes that they continue to share this space with others:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Katie Hebert

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John and I feel more like stewards of this special land, rather than owners. Our goal is to protect it from development and/or logging and to share it with people who need to reconnect with nature.

Why they chose this property

This place is magical because it contains a complete mini eco-system that has not been tampered with by man. These places are unfortunately disappearing as we humans continue to increase and consume. I hope that we will not realize too late the importance of the natural world.

What makes this property unique

The spring-fed creek runs all year long. The mixed hardwood forest has never been logged. This is raw and rare and beautiful nature, yet soft, inviting, and easy to access.
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