Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wake to the call of waterfowl over mirror-still marshes. Rest in rustic rooms where the only alarm is the sunrise breaking over Grosse Savanne.
Our Story
Nestled along the quiet shores of Grosse Savanne, our lodge has been a sanctuary for those who seek something the modern world rarely offers—uninterrupted stillness, the kind that only exists where the land surrenders to water.
This is not a hotel designed for transit. It is a place built for lingering. For mornings spent watching herons move through the cypress knees. For evenings when the marsh glows with fireflies and the only sound is the lap of water against the bank.
Whether you come for the hunting, the birding, the fishing, or simply the need to hear yourself think—we provide the rooms, the warmth, and the silence. The rest is up to the wetlands.
The Experience
Grosse Savanne is one of the Gulf Coast's premier waterfowl destinations. Seasonal migrations bring teal, gadwall, and shovelers through these channels in numbers that still draw hunters from across the region.
Great blue herons, egrets, bitterns, and a dozen more species make these marshes home. Bring your binoculars and a patient eye—the wetlands reward those who wait.
Bass, crappie, and catfish hold in the cypress-lined channels surrounding the lodge. Early mornings here produce catches that remind you why you fell in love with fishing in the first place.
There is no better place on the Gulf Coast to watch the sun sink into the marsh. The water catches every shade of gold, amber, and violet—and holds it until dark.
Walk the edges of Grosse Savanne on foot or by boat. The cypress knees rise from the water like ancient sentinels, and the trails reveal secrets you won't find in any guidebook.
Light pollution is a luxury the marsh doesn't allow. From the lodge porch, the Milky Way arcs overhead in a way that reminds you how small—and how lucky—you are.
Accommodations
Simple, comfortable, and positioned where the marsh meets the morning. Nothing more is needed.
A quiet room facing the open water. Wake to mist rising off Grosse Savanne and the distant call of loons at dawn.
Our largest room, surrounded by cypress and cane. A sitting area, a real bed, and the kind of quiet that makes you forget your phone exists.
* Rates and availability vary by season. Contact us directly for current pricing and booking.
"The wetlands don't rush. They don't perform. They simply are—and in their being, they restore everything you didn't know was missing."
— A note from the lodge
Find Us
Address
114 Clydes Ln
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Phone
(337) 598-2357Check-in
Flexible — call ahead to arrange arrival
Get in Touch
Call us directly to reserve a room or ask questions. We're happy to help you plan your visit to the marsh.
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Or call us directly at (337) 598-2357
