Elizabeth Lane Guest House Vacation Rental in Natchitoches
Lovely restored 1901 Colonial Guest House within walking distance to downtown Natchitoches and Cane Natchitoches Tour of Homes,
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4 bedroom , 3 bath - restored 1901 Colonial home on the East side of the Cane River in Natchitoches Louisiana. Easy walk over Church Street bridge to the historic downtown shops and restaurants. Great for a girls getaway, family gathering, or two or three couples traveling together..This is a whole house rental. Perfect place to stay with family or friends for Northwestern La University events or
ball games, Festivals all year round - Christmas Lighting Festival, MadiGras, Jazz Festival, Antique Car Show.
16/12/2024
Today was the 98th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival, and let’s be real—it was cold, humid, and damp. But amid the miserable weather, the festival pulsed with life.
I was there with my camera, capturing the chaos: the parade floats cutting through the chill, people huddled together, trying to find warmth in the festive atmosphere, or that was just everyone in Story Brew at the same time demanding hot beverages. The fireworks lit up the sky, a stark contrast to the dreariness, reminding us that beauty can emerge even in the bleakest of moments.
It was a good day, despite the weather. A reminder that the spirit of the season thrives, even when the elements don’t play nice. Here’s to the moments that bind us together, wrapped in layers of warmth while celebrating life.
EDIT: For anyone wondering specifics; shot on Canon EOS R5, 24mm, f/11, 10 second exposure, running the Polar Pro Everyday CPL+Mist filter, and post processing in LrC.
Shot on Canon
16/12/2024
“As unworthy as we were, Jesus raises us up to be as worthy as He is.”
-Pastor Stanley Clemons
14/12/2024
Special Thanks to Andrea Harper for this lovely holiday scene ~
14/12/2024
⚜️Zydeco Breakfast⚜️
🎼Saturday December 14th 9a-12p. Great food, day drinking, dancing & fun! Music by The LaCour Trio🎵
14/12/2024
14/12/2024
This Saturday, December 14, Come out and see us on the Bricks of Front Street down on the North side in Natchitoches for your Fresh, Hot, Wood Fired Pizza from 12noon-7pm or until we sell out and enjoy all the Christmas Festivities, Fireworks and drone show!!
14/12/2024
Cook is in, oysters are here. Kitchen is open til 9.
14/12/2024
14/12/2024
If you’ve never been to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, let me set the scene.
Twinkling lights hang from every tree, the Cane River flickering with their reflections. The smell of funnel cakes and carnival food snakes through the air, mingling with the unmistakable tang of smoke from grills along the riverbank. It’s charming, sure — but also chaotic. The kind of chaos small towns do best when they decide to go big.
This photo is from last year: the Church Street Bridge glowing in holiday lights, fireworks exploding high above, and the river catching their every shimmer. But here’s the part they don’t put on the postcard: rain. A fine mist that lingered just long enough to turn everything damp, from my jacket to the front element of my lens. It clung to the smoke from the fireworks, refusing to let it drift, and for a moment, I hated it. The haze softened the scene, blurred the lines. My fingers were cold, my camera wet, and I was convinced it was all going to ruin the shot.
But looking back, the imperfections made the photo. The raindrops on my lens bent the light into shapes I couldn’t have planned if I tried - fractured patterns that brought the image to life in ways I didn’t expect. It’s the kind of serendipity that only happens when you lean into the moment, however messy it gets.
This week, I’m diving back into the festival — one photo at a time. From the glowing riverbank to the madness of the vendor booths, the stillness before the crowds, and the fireworks that turn the night into day. It’s a love letter to small-town magic, and a reminder that sometimes, the rain-soaked, smoke-filled moments are the ones that stay with you the longest.
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Upscale Natchitoches Louisiana Vacation Home Rental
5 bedroom , 3 bath - restored 1901 Colonial home with pool within walking distance to the historic downtown and the Cane River. Sleeps up to 10. Children welcome! Pets less than 20 lbs with crate for a fee of $50 fee per visit. Our home is located in a peaceful and relaxing neighborhood on the East side of the Cane River in Natchitoches Louisiana. Features gourmet kitchen with 6 burner gas commercial stove and a whole house filtered water system. Free WIFI and Netflix for your enjoyment. Spacious and comfortable living areas great for relaxing and conversation. Gather with your friends and family on the screened in back porch for morning coffee or evening glass of wine.
Natchitoches was founded in 1714 and is rich in French, Spanish, and Creole Cultures. Natchitoches is also the home of “Steel Magnolias”, Northwestern State University ( Go Demons!),and well known festivals all year round. Natchitoches has been recognized as one of the best towns in the USA for its “Christmas Festival Season”. There is always something going on in Natchitoches - from Antique Car Shows to Jazz Festivals! Historic plantations are a short drive from town.
The Elizabeth Lane Guest House is an easy walk over Church Street bridge to beautiful Front Street, a brick thoroughfare with wrought iron balconies, restaurants,pubs, quaint shops and historic markers and other sites.
This upscale comfortable home is great for a girls weekend getaway, a family gathering, or three or four couples traveling together ( 4 queen beds, 1 full bed, and a twin day bed). International travelers are most welcome in our home as we have lived and worked overseas and have great respect for people from all backgrounds and cultures.
Remember you will have this spacious 3600 sq ft home all to yourself. Meals are self-catering. You can walk to the pubs and restaurant downtown or make a run to the grocery or Wal-Mart on Keyser Ave
The screened porch overlooks the lovely shaded backyard. The front porch has a old timey porch swing so you can sit and wave to the friendly town folks.
The Elizabeth Lane Guest House welcomes you to relax and enjoy the comfort and hospitality that will set the standard for your visits to Natchitoches for years to come.
We are the perfect place to stay with family or friends for Northwestern La University events or ball games, Festivals all year round - Christmas Lighting Festival, MardiGras, Jazz Festival, Antique Car Show. Natchitoches Tour of Homes,etc.
Please book on VRBO or Airbnb. We have great weekday rates - minimum two night stay.
