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The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake

Cabin in Karnack with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Karnack, TX
  • Place, Caddo Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Goose Island
  • Place, Caddo Lake State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Karnack

Located within a leisurely stroll of Caddo Lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute drive of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The cabin includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Caddo Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge - 30 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Caddo Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Horseshoe Bossier City Casino - 53 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

  • Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shady Glade Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Lodge Catfish - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Channel Marker Lounge - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪On The Table Tokyo Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Uncertain Tavern - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake

Located on the beautiful Caddo Lake tucked away in the quiet wooded cove of Buzzard Bay in the middle of the Big Lake. This spacious, one of a kind cabin is located at Buzzard Bay Landing and RV Park in Karnack, Texas right next to the Texas/Louisiana border. Bring your boat/kayak/canoe and fishing poles and enjoy our easy access boat ramp on site!

Guest access
Boat ramp

Fishing pier

Other things to note
For guided Fishing Trips on Caddo Lake, call Mark Allen, (Nine-Zero-Three) 530-0611. For boat tours of Caddo Lake, call Ricky Beard (Nine-Zero-Three) 470-4814.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a kitchen island, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cabin?

This cabin is located in Karnack within a short 8-minute walk of Caddo Lake. Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

Yes, there is RV/bus/truck parking available.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake good for couples?

Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin include breakfast service?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), which is 26.7 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake?

Yes, every cabin at The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake comes with a deck.

Reviews

The Best Kept Secret on Caddo Lake Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Caddo Lake adventure

Several concerns:1. Air conditioner in living room dripped condensation. 2. Cabinet doors would not stay closed on island. 3. Front door would not lock. 4. No washer and dryer. 5. Bathroom not clean. 6. No place to park, neighbors took space. On the good side:1. Good access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edelmira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. TV remotes, difficukt to operate, tv in bedroom turned on but no channels..oh well we spent most of time outdoors just needed for news and raining down time. Front door handle very loose. Ice maker no cubes. Entry road ruff. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

We had a wonderful time Buzzard Bay and loved our cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The overall stay was pleasurable

The overall stay was pleasurable for the price. The couches were nice and the wrap-around porch was conveniently facing the lake. The only downsides were that the kitchen island cabinets wouldn't stay shut, the vent hood over the stove wasn’t hooked up so every time we cooked the whole house would smoke up, and there wasn’t a Traeger grill as shown on the listing. There’s just a regular charcoal grill. But charcoal was provided so that was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant

Clean,welcoming,cozy home. We will rent again. Had a nice time and loved spacious in the home! God bless and can some email info to book this week now for next year same week -15-21. Don’t have any complaints but a suggestion, washing machine and dryer would be a great use. One cabin we stayed in had eggs, bacon, bread . The other had drinks and a fruit platter with cheese and snacks, and eggs. It was nice seeing no place clown by to buy food . Thats it.. God Bless yall! Thanks for all !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fallon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We had a great stay. The cabin was super clean, good location, great views of the lake, and perfect size for a family of four. Super comfy, reclining, leather couches. The king size bed was comfortable and clean. Great little kitchen. Overall a great time. When we were at the cabin we enjoyed the satellite cable and the AC was easy to understand and kept us so nice and cool. Perfect little vacay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax at the lake

Very nice cabin, clean & well equipped, view was amazing & porch was so relaxing! Fun to go to wildlife preserve, state park & into Jefferson to sightsee. Manager was really helpful as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday stay from daughter

beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xuedong Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake front super clean cabin

Right off Caddo Lake. Unit is very new. Super clean. High end kitchen appliance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place to stay

We were very comfortable and pleased with our stay. Just nitpicking now….the bathroom sink had no hot water, no wifi and the listing shows a photo with a washer and dryer and there was neither. We had no water one day because of a line break. Valerie the property manager did get.someone and it was fixed at the end of day. She also had great suggestions on where to eat in Jefferson.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Loved every special touch of this property! Amazing location and will return many times!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great

The place was very clean, quiet and had a great porch to sit and drink coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and clean property

This place was in the middle of nowhere but very peaceful! Property manager was very friendly and helpful. Place was VERY clean which I love, updated, and multiple ac units to help keep rooms cooler in one area versus another. Win for hubby and I for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property.

Enjoyed the porch with rocking chairs. Very relaxing to sit out in the mornings with coffee and enjoy the sunrise. Very quite and peaceful and overlooking the lake. Put your feet up and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shellie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway location!!!

My husband, daughter and myself were looking for a short relaxing weekend in a part of Texas that we hadn’t seen. This was the perfect relaxing location. Slade was quick to answer any questions and had everything there to make our trip enjoyable. It’s definitely off the beaten path and not near stores/city, but that is exactly what we wanted. Beautiful and serene location!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

This was our second time to stay at this cabin. We love the cabin and the lake. There is a few things that I would suggest that would be helpful. We (2 adults)was there for 4 nights and only had 2 wash rags to bath with. The kitchen had no dish rags to wash dishes with and there was only 2 dishwashing pods for the dishwasher. No washer and dryer so couldn’t wash and use again. There was 1 roll of toilet paper and a piece of another roll, so we had to buy extra toilet paper. There was no extra trash bags. The only one was the one in the trash can. A can opener and measuring cups would be nice to have in the kitchen. I also killed 5 red wasps in the living room over the 4 days we was there. This cabin is very nice, but it is in a RV park and the neighbors beside us was very loud at times. As I mentioned before, this was our second stay here. The first time we had no issues and the reason for our return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb location

Beautiful cabin and surrounding area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021