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Drake on the Lake - False River LA

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fireplace, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121890 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Drake on the Lake - False River LA

IMPORTANT: Only (12) people are allowed on the property at any time. If your stay will exceed (12) people, DO NOT book this Lake House. This includes you, your guests, and visitors.

Drake on the Lake - Relaxing Family Couples Getaway Camp - Fire Pit & Private Gazebo
Drake on the Lake is perfect for couples, groups, or family getaways! This lakehouse is set up for rest, relaxation, and group accommodations. There is a 10% discount for (7) seven or more night rentals.

LOCATION
The Lake House Camp is located on the quiet north end of False River and close to conveniences when needed. Minimum boat traffic near the lake house so your boat will not beat against the dock all day. You are only 7 minutes to New Roads, 23 minutes to St. Francisville, and 40 minutes to LSU Tiger Stadium. Local restaurants, fast food, grocery, pharmacy, hardware, and big box stores nearby in New Roads.

LAKE WATER LEVELS
We have no control over the water level of False River Lake, and the water around the gazebo dock can be shallow at times for swimming off the dock. Please seek knowledge of any local, parish or state government plans to alter the water level or a lake drawdown during your stay on-premises. No refunds will be made due to the water level.

WHAT PEOPLE LOVE
Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, soaking up the sun, hanging out with friends on your private gazebo dock, screen porch, or sitting around the fire pit on a star-lit night. There are great restaurants/bars, historic mansion tours, many antique shops, and even ziplining in the area to enjoy.

WHAT PEOPLE DISLIKE
Bird poop on the dock, chairs, and tables. False River has an active waterfowl population. Our docks are cleaned weekly, but it is an endless battle for all lake houses to keep the docks and chairs poop-free. You can clean one day and can have bird poop the next day. We have provided a water hose and brush at the gazebo if any chairs need to be cleaned. We are sorry about the inconvenience. The reality is, that's lake life!

PORCH
Start your days with a cup of coffee on the screened porch watching the waterfowl landing before you, and end your day with a beverage in hand, watching the sunset. The oversized screened-in patio has seating for six and is a great place to sit, relax and enjoy the lake view!

KITCHEN
The kitchen is fully equipped for extended stays with a gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, rice cooker, blender, pots, pans, cooking utensils, spices, and place settings for 12 people. You don’t have to bring much. We have it all here for you.

LIVING and DINING ROOM
The kitchen, dining, and living room are all open to each other, which makes it great for everyone to participate in conversations. The dining table seats eight, and the island counter seats four. The living room has a 75-inch smart TV and Sonos speakers for music, and you can easily connect your gaming console if needed.

BEDROOMS and BATHROOMS
You can comfortably sleep (12) twelve people in the lake house camp.

CAPTAIN’S MASTER BEDROOM & BATHROOM
The Captain's master bedroom has a king-size bed, a 55” TV, and furnishings with a private bathroom. The Captain's master bath has a standup shower, a large spa garden tub, and side-by-side sinks.

FIRST MATE’S BEDROOM
The First Mate's bedroom is equipped with a king-size bed and furnishings.

CREW QUARTERS
The Crew Quarters can meet all needs for a bunk room. We have a queen bed to accommodate the third couple if you're traveling with three couples. You can comfortably sleep (5) five in this room if you have children with you. The queen bed has a twin bed over it, and there is also a bunk bed with two twinXL beds. A flat-screen TV is provided in this bedroom.

FULL BATHROOM
The First Mate and the Crew Quarters share the full bathroom with a combination shower/tube.

LIVING ROOM SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION
In the living room, you can sleep two on the queen pull-out sleeper sofa with a gel foam mattress and one more on the oversized couch once you remove the pillows.

HALF BATH
The third half bath is accessed via the hallway for an extra toilet and sink when needed.

GAZEBO and DOCK
You can enjoy the private over-water gazebo set up with comfortable lounge chairs and a high-top table & chairs. The gazebo can be enjoyed day or night. There are two outdoor fans for a cool breeze. The boat dock has permanent boat bummers for mooring your boat during your stay. You can moor up to three boats around the gazebo. Please always tie your boat to the metal cleats, not the wooden bumpers.

OUTDOOR SPACE
Right off the back porch is a fire pit and seating to enjoy if you want to start a fire and enjoy the evening.

SECURITY & MONITORING
House Security System can be used for your security using your assigned access code. There are "active recording cameras" that monitor the exterior and exterior doors of the lake house and can be monitored from the living room TV. All cameras monitoring the exterior of the house are recorded 24/7. We also have a monitoring sensor inside and on the back patio that monitors & records decibel noise levels only (not conversations), cigarette & cigar smoking inside the house, number of persons in the house (no video inside house), temperature, and humidity inside the lake house.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION
We provide a "No Hassle" arrival procedure. Please note that there is no need to check in at an office or drive across town to pick up the keys. Simply head straight up to the lake house after check-in time and enter the door lock and alarm code provided to you before your arrival.

CAUTION:
1) There are steps to access the lake house from the front and rear of the house; there is no ramp access for anyone with mobility concerns.
2) No diving off the dock. The water can be very shallow at times.
3) There are no lights or railing on the dock walkways, and it is about 5 feet off the water. Be careful walking at night and always escort children and people that need assistance.
4) Do not use liquid igniters to start a fire in the fire pit.
5) The driveway has an aggressive incline. Please be cautious.
6) Do not leave children unsupervised anywhere on the property or in the lake housecamp.
Important Drake Rules
1. MINIMUM AGE TO LEASE: One of the TENANT(S) signing this Lease Agreement must be the age of 25 or older.
2. The occupancy of the Lake House and property is a total of (12) twelve people. Do not exceed (12) twelve people on the property inside or outside of the lake house.
3. There is no lifeguard at the lake. Supervising your children and guests is your responsibility for all water sports and activities.
4. No diving off of the dock is permitted. The water can be very shallow at times.
5. There are steps to access the lake house from the front and rear of the house; there is no ramp access for anyone with mobility concerns.
6. Bring your own beach towels. The lake house towels are for bathing only and are not to be used outside of the lake house. Do not use white towels for cleaning.
7. No pets are allowed inside the lake house unless it is a service dog and the Pet Addendum is completed and signed. The United States Animal Registration codemust be provided with the Pet Addendum.
8. There is valuable artwork on the walls and fragile collectibles on the shelves in the living room. Please, do not allow anyone to touch or play with them.
9. We ask that all music be turned off, and loud-spirited conversations are kept to a low minimum on the outside porch after 10 pm. Any Late-night lively discussions
with low music volume after 10 pm are best on the lake dock gazebo. We have neighbors who live next to the lake house and are full-time residents. If yourseeking a place to throw a wild, loud late-night party, this house is not for you.
10. The lake house is a NON-SMOKING property. No smoking is allowed inside the lake house whatsoever.
11. No fireworks are allowed on the property.
12. A security camera system is used outside the lake house camp. Do not do anything to disable or block the line of sight of the security camera system.
Primary TENANT must have a working cell phone with the phone number on the lease agreement and must communicate with the OWNERS when called ortexted.
13. No illegal activity is permitted on the premises. Any unlawful activity detected will be reported to authorities during or after your stay.
14. Follow all current state laws when fishing off the dock. State law requires a fishing license if you are sixteen (16) years old or older, even when fishing off thedock. You can purchase a Louisiana fishing license online or from local stores.
15. Follow all current state laws when using the kayak. By State Law, sixteen (16) years old and younger must wear a life jacket when using the kayak. For adults,life jackets must be on board. Life jackets are available for use in the Crew Bedroom closet.
16. LAKE WATER LEVELS: We have no control over the water level of False River Lake. Please seek knowledge of any local or parish government plans to alter thewater level or a lake drawdown during your stay on-premises, and no refunds will be made.

Property manager

Dean Simon

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,890 square feet

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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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Drake on the Lake False River
556643

About the area

Map
Ventress, LA

What's nearby

  • False River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pointe Coupee Parish Library - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • False River Park - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Myrtles Plantation - 32 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Louisiana State University - 58 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Satterfield's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mikey's Donuts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Just Out Da Bayou - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-out at Drake on the Lake - False River LA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drake on the Lake - False River LA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from False River and 3.1 mi (5 km) from City Water Splash Park. Pointe Coupee Parish Library and False River Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Drake on the Lake - False River LA Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
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10/10

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Reviews

10/10

Family friendly and relaxing stay at Drake on the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Very clean and nice place. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

3 couples enjoyed this lovely home to have a relaxing birthday weekend. The hime was just as pictured. This is my second time staying here and it won’t be my last. We especially appreciated the attention to detail and the screened in porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Absolutely beautiful house ! We had a wonderful time at Drake on the Lake. The house was clean, organized and property manager went above and beyond to make sure we had the best stay. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Excellent property. 6 minutes to False River CC. Six guys enjoyed awesome accommodations. Terrific dock area for visiting and watching sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

It was beautiful, convenient and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great location and trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Great location and great sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

It was just perfect for our group. My son got married in Saint Francesville and we stayed at the Drake. It was a great place to relax in between events. The only complaint was the bbq pit needs to be replaced but other than that we had a awesome time and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

This home was very comfortable and close to restaurants in New Roads. If we come back would choose this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great propertty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Beautiful VRBO rental. The beds were extremely comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and the living areas were comfy and had plenty of seating for our group of eight long time friends. I would highly recommend “Drake on the Lake” to anyone wanting a getaway on the River!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

The house was beautiful and convienant. Host communicated well and was easy to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

The property is well maintained and there was plenty of space for our party. I would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Absolutely charming home, perfect amenities, we loved the home so much we didn’t want to do anything else but enjoy it! Our family has agreed that this place will be an annual tradition! Love from The Garcia’s♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Drake on The Lake was everything in the listing, plus so much more! The beauty of the place is definitely exactly as the pictures represent, but the time spent on the covered wharf on the swing watching and listening to the birds and ducks was so relaxing! Dean Simon is also THE BEST property manager I’ve ever dealt with; so professional, prompt and friendly with answers to all questions!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

That house was great! We had everything we needed. The only draw back was the water level. There was grass growing under the dock because the water was so low. Still beautiful but didn't expect there to be no water at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

We greatly enjoyed our stay, the home has very comfortable beds and nice furnishings including a nice kitchen and grill. The pier was able to accommodate our boat and the swing, furnishings and fans are great. Beautiful sunsets can be enjoyed from the fire pit and pier. The water depth at the pier didn’t allow the kids to jump off the pier but the kayak is there for anyone to use and was nice to have. The driveway accommodates multiple cars. The owner is very accommodating and helpful and we would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

The house was beautiful and spacious. Had everything we needed. Beautiful view and very relaxing. Dean was always available to answer questions. The only issue was the furniture on the dock/gazebo. It was full of spider webs and bird poop. I’d recommend that they check the deck before every rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

My family and I (7 in all ranging from 2 years to 83) stayed here for 2 weeks when we evacuated from hurricane Ida. The house itself is nicely redone and had ample space for all of us. The kitchen is decently equipped, and the screened-in porch is lovely for mornings, evenings, and afternoon lounge reading. The house is wired for surround sound, which we utilized frequently. The house has uplifted decorations in the living room, and the beds were very comfortable. The master bath was big and adequate, our only complaint was for a nice bathroom the shower is tiny (my husband is 6'3" and struggled not to hit the door open while showering). But having 3 bathrooms (2 full 1 half) was very nice for our larger group. While we were comfortable with 7, I imagine 12 would feel a bit tight, but if you are spending the days out on the lake, probably wouldn't be an issue and there is plenty of room inside and out to relax and have some space. The host accommodated meeting us to sign the paperwork since we were without power and had no way to scan and return which we appreciated. Having the dock right there was very nice, but a few things to note. This part of the false river is very shallow (3 feet or so), so swimming was not really a pleasant experience. Some friends of ours live down the river and it gets significantly deeper making for better swimming, also there is no fence along the back of the yard, this was only a problem for us who had a 2-year-old escape artist so we constantly had to make sure all the doors were locked as any chance he got he was headed towards the water. One house next door has a year-round resident who was very nice and welcoming, the other side seems to also be a vacation rental, but we had no issues at all with any of the 3 groups that came while we were there. The town across the river is a short 10-minute drive and has some good antique shops and a few very decent restaurants. Grocery store shopping was bleak, but we think this may be due to the storm and supply chain issues when we were there, we had the best luck going into Saint Francesville and going to the larger grocery stores for fresh fruit and vegetables- just a heads up you may want to shop before arriving. We enjoyed our stay at Drake on the Lake, it is a very relaxing spot, highlighted with modern amenities and we hope to return under more relaxing circumstances in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Just as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Host was responsive to our needs throughout our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This property is gorgeous and such a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

The house was clean and comfortable and nicely decorated. It was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The owner was responsive and helpful. The views of the lake were great and we enjoyed the dock and the back yard area with the fire pit and the nice grill. The location was convenient to several restaurants and grocery stores. We enjoyed our week and hope to return. Thank you Dean!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023