Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. .
Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. . For the BEST FISHING EXPERIENCE, come stay at our spacious, comfortable camp in Cocodrie, Louisiana. There is a boat launch just 600 feet away. Bait, gas, ice - whatever your fishing needs and more is right next door at Lapeyrouse’s store. The industrial look of the camp tells the history - this was the site of our family's seafood...
Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. . For the BEST FISHING EXPERIENCE, come stay at our spacious, comfortable camp in Cocodrie, Louisiana. There is a boat launch just 600 feet away. Bait, gas, ice - whatever your fishing needs and more is right next door at Lapeyrouse’s store. The industrial look of the camp tells the history - this was the site of our family's seafood dock until our parents retired and decided to turn it into a family camp that we are now sharing with you! Our waterfront camp is located along Bayou Petit Caillou, at the junction of scenic Louisiana Highways 56 & 57 and it is situated on 2 acres. Upstairs you’ll enjoy spacious living quarters and a large screened porch overlooking the water. Because this camp is still our family camp too - we have everything you need from linens and towels to cleaning supplies! Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms each with king beds and one bunkroom with two bunkbeds (one bunk has a larger bottom bed). The main living space features a fully furnished kitchen including a dishwasher. Just off the kitchen you’ll find the washer and dryer. The open space keeps everyone in touch from meals to playing games to watching the big screen TV. Double doors connect the living space to the full length screened porch overlooking the bayou. It features outdoor dining, seating and a swing. The swing is our favorite spot for a cup of coffee to watch the sun come up behind the trees across the bayou or simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the bayou from the comfort of a bug free porch! Our family camp is situated 27 miles from downtown Houma in the heart of Cocodrie, Louisiana on a part of land that’s continuously been in the Lapeyrouse family since the 1800’s. You can stop here and just check the calendar to book your stay or continue on to read a bit of history of our family's connection to this building and to the land surrounding it!------ Our History This location has been used for the livelihood of our family back to the 1800’s. Actually, buried beneath the camp’s cement slab is the foundation of a derrick, used in loading sugarcane onto barges to get the product to the sugar mill in Montegut in the late 1800’s. At the start of the 1900’s, sugarcane farming began to transition to the seafood and trapping industry, again using the bayous for transportation. As the hub of growth and employment in Cocodrie, the store that stands next door was built by Gustave and Josephine Lapeyrouse and employed many families. Soon after the store was built, another building was built for the growing seafood industry to clean, peel and pack shrimp, crab, oysters and fish for transport inland. Gustave and Josephine’s son Chester and his wife Ruby took the reigns and continued the work in the 1940’s. As the demand for dried shrimp grew, a large cement boiling tank was built for boiling shrimp. While peeled shrimp was boiled to be canned, but whole green shrimp, with shell and heads on, were boiled then spread out on cypress platforms to sun dry. Once they had dried enough to separate from the shell, they were scooped into a gas heated rotary dryer that further dried the shrimp meat while the rotary turns “beat” the shells into fine powder. Both shell powder and dried shrimp meat were packaged for transport. By the 1950’s many trappers and shrimpers were lured by higher pay to the oil industry and by the end of the 60’s our parent’s, Joel and Diana, had a boat rental business that filled the slips to the side of the camp where houseboats now rent space annually. Their iron-hulled crew boats ferried men and gear to inland derricks scattered around the bays and bayous and as far as the barrier islands. In the mid-1980’s Dad’s brother Cecil took the reigns of the old store and began creating a truly special destination that is on most tourism site’s “must see” attractions. In the manner of storekeeping that’s goes back to the day Gustave first opened the store in 1914, it strives to have everything you might need, from a loaf of bread, milk & eggs to hardware and nails to tackle and bait, gas and ice. About the same time, the oil bust led our parents to decide to sell the boats and return to brokering seafood. This is the initial incarnation of the building we now call Little Caillou Packing Camp. Its wharves and building levels were structured for the smaller trawl boats. The large cement “first floor” held the conveyor to offload and equipment to sort, weigh, ice and store the fresh shrimp. Insulated trailers shipped the fresh catch inland and around the gulf and east coast. Upstairs, the bunkroom and the bayouside bedroom were offices while the living space and back bedroom were used during trawling season when the dock operated 24/7. With retirement and grandkids, the decision to convert the business into a family camp was easy. And yes, we simply added “Camp” to sign. It continues to be the spot to celebrate birthdays, and any opportunity to gather and enjoy being in Cocodrie, Louisiana. As the grandchildren have grown, we now share the camp with those who appreciate this bayou paradise. Stays at the camp are generally available with a 2 night minimum, longer for special events and holidays. We continue to make improvements to the camp as we can and also take plenty of time to enjoy the sunrises and being on the water.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Waterfront
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Water parks
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Playground
- Stair gate
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- DVD player
- Smart TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Smoking/vaping/chew allowed downstairs only.
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- On the waterfront
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Water park
- Ecotours nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,800 square feet
- Housekeeping (on request)
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Water park, kitchen, playground, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- We do not allow rv parking. : We do not allow rv parking.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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
- Note from host: Not allowed.
- 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Chauvin
Located in Chauvin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Local points of interest include Falgout Canal Marina, Pointe Aux Chenes Wildlife Management Area, and Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Pointe Aux Chenes Wildlife Management Area 33 min drive
- Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center 34 min drive
- Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center 39 min drive
- The Lakes Soccer Complex 47 min drive
- Port Fourchon Marina 88 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coco Marina 6 min drive
- Sportsman's Paradise 3 min drive
- S & L Ice Co. 4 min drive
- Steven Seafood Inn 19 min drive
- David Chauvin's Seafood 13 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. . pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. . ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. . ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp on Bayou Little Caillou. . located?
This family-friendly Chauvin holiday home is located on the waterfront, 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Falgout Canal Marina, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Pointe Aux Chenes Wildlife Management Area and Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum and Williams Avenue Recreation Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).