Welcome Packet
Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp, our family camp in Cocodrie!
Welcome to Little Caillou Packing Camp, our family camp in Cocodrie! We are very fortunate to have so many families enjoy our family’s camp! Please make contact with us before you travel to make sure the camp is ready for your stay. I prefer text to my phone, 985-226-2735, and email to 7241LCP@gmail.com.
Take a moment when you arrive to check it all out and if you have questions, just ask. Glad to help. There is a copy of the welcome packet upstairs that will have more detailed information to make your stay enjoyable. We hope you’ll also visit our Uncle’s store next door, say hi and let them know you’re staying with us! It’s a cool spot to visit and if you forgot anything, chances are they have it. For emergencies or questions, you can call Tony’s cell at 985-226-2735.
Located downstairs, at the entrance of the stairs to go up into the camp there is a standup cubical, in which there is a lockbox with the camp key. We will email you the code for opening the lock box (this code will not work on the Entrance Deadbolt). Once the camp is opened there is a key on a lanyard on the key rack next to the entrance door. Return the key to the lockbox, and the code will have to be entered once again to place the key in the lockbox. Returning the key to the lockbox, provides a spare key, if you happen to get locked out.
Please make sure that all members of your group are advised of the following information:
- Occupancy Policy
Our camp has a maximum occupancy of eight adults. This is the maximum number of people that may sleep in the house overnight. Older children and teens are counted in this number. Infants and toddlers do not have to be included in this number. You can have a reasonable number of guests visiting the property during the day, however, we do not allow large groups of extra guests and large “yard party” situations. If the police are dispatched to the house due to large groups of people or because of loud and disruptive behavior, we reserve the right to deny occupancy to all members of your group with no refund.
- Activities Not Allowed
No drinking by minors on property
No illegal drugs on property
No activity that would disturb neighbors including rowdy behavior, public
Nudity, loud, drunken or other obnoxious behavior
No loud music after 10 p.m. We hope you’ll enjoy the peaceful sounds of the bayou.
- Good Neighbor Policy
Please be considerate of neighbors. The cement area in front and adjacent to the camp provide adequate parking and are included in the rental of the property. Do not park on any gravel areas as this may block access to boat slips and other neighbors. You have access to items to use with the Camp both downstairs and upstairs, so please do not use items from outside the perimeter of the camp. The adjacent boat slips, and houseboats are yearly rentals and may have tables chairs, crab traps, fishing gear, etc. which are their property, not ours to use. Please be considerate. For safety and sanitation, do not empty charcoal or dump grease or boil water on lawns.
- Maintenance Policy
We try our best to maintain our camp and keep everything in proper working condition, however, we are sometimes unaware that something needs attention. If you find that something is broken or needs attention, please notify us. If possible, it will be corrected during your stay so that you will not be inconvenienced. Also, if something accidentally gets broken, please let us know so that we can work to replace or repair during your visit or at least prior to the arrival of the next guest.
- Upstairs Usage
Our family uses the camp often and have stored personal items in some upstairs cabinets and closets as well as storage areas downstairs and will usually be locked. If you see something that has a lock on it, please respect our privacy and do not attempt to open it. Please do not dismantle beds and move them to other rooms or move sofas, tables or other furniture during your stay. We no longer allow ice chests upstairs, so please don’t haul one up those stairs! We have a full-sized refrigerator for your use upstairs as well as Freezer and mini fridge downstairs for your convenience. The upright freezer downstairs for your fish and other raw meats. Do not put fresh caught fish or shrimp in the refrigerator’s freezer upstairs. Towels are provided for bathing and are not to be taken to the beach or used to wash boats, vehicles, etc. Linens, blankets, pillows, mattresses and comforters are not to be taken to the beach or used outside. Towels provided in the downstairs bath should kept in that bathroom. Please do not put with the upstairs laundry. Dishwasher tabs are in the cabinet above the dishwasher.
- Fire Alarm and Security Monitoring
Our place is monitored for fire and Carbon Dioxide. When a sensor trips, emergency personnel will be dispatched. The Alarm panel is by the lighted EXIT sign on the wall by the pocket door opening. The off button is Top left on the key pad.
- Stove and Oven Use
We have a gas stove. The top burners turn counterclockwise and the gas and igniter will start, leave in this position until the igniter lights the gas then turn to desired position. The oven igniter takes a minute to light. The oven temp control is behind the burners on the back panel to the right. The “oven set” control should be set to MAIN OVEN.
- Wi-Fi and High Def TV & Bluetooth Stereo
We hope your stay will be so much fun outdoors that you will not need this – but if you must, the Wi-Fi login is Lapeyrouse7241
The Living Room TV has the following services available on source TV for HD antenna, HDMI-1 for Xbox, HDMI-2 for Google Chromecast. LCPcamp is a Google home and has 4 home devices that work with voice commands. See attachment Living room TV for more detailed instructions, and if you have your own device to source in. For music in the living room and balcony, we have Audiosource that can be used along with your phone/tablet to play your favorite music thru the line in cable or use the Audio Chromecast. The A button is for Balcony speakers, and B button is for the living room. See attachment Living room TV for more detailed instructions, and if you have your own device to source in.
The Little Caillou bedroom TV, has HD antenna (TV source) and HDMI 1 is Google Chromecast.
The Grand Caillou bedroom has a Roku TV and has an input source of Antenna and HDMI 1, Chromecast.
The stereo downstairs is Bluetooth enabled – please connect to TD301-RY to enjoy your tunes downstairs and line in is audio for the 50” flat screen in the down stairs cabinet. ThisTV only has an HD antenna.
- Air Conditioning
The thermostat is located on the right side of the bathroom door. During extremely hot weather, please do not set the thermostats below 68 degrees on central air conditioning unit. On the Air Conditioner keypad, press “SCHED” to automatically run our schedule for heating and cooling. To set temp touch the screen for it to light up, then press “HOLD” to maintain desired temp. Remember upon departure press schedule to automatically set the temperatures. Remember to turn off lights and lock all windows and doors. If you decide to open the windows and doors to the screened balcony during your stay to enjoy the weather, the central air will turn off. We ask to have the central air off when leaving doors or window open.
- Sanitation
Our camp uses a waste treatment tank. Do not dispose of feminine products, baby wipes, paper towels or any other items in the toilet. Soiled toilet tissue is the only thing that should be flushed. Other items create problems that may cause toilets to backup. Please dispose of other items in trash cans.
- Downstairs Usage
Outdoor areas must be cleaned and returned to proper order prior to departure. This is not included in your cleaning fee.
Fish cleaning areas are provided for your convenience and enjoyment. Please rinse all fish cleaning counters, concrete, etc. with fresh water after cleaning fish.
Turn off propane tanks when finished boiling, wash boil pots and pick up any trash, food, shrimp shells, etc. Rinse tables, counters and concrete with fresh water.
If barbecue pits, boil pots, burners, or outdoor tables and furniture have been moved, please return them to the areas where you found them.
There is a ladder under the S/S counter down stairs that fits in the area painted yellow on the dock, on the side of the sink. If used please remember to pick back up at the end of the day.
If your heart desires and you want to use the canoe, it comes with care needed when using. Never leave tied to the dock. Always lift it back on the dock when done. Please be safe, and careful of traffic in the bayou.
- Garbage Collection
Pick up days are Wednesday and Saturday. All garbage must be bagged, tied and placed in the roadside garbage bins located at the entrance driveway next to the street.
- Cleaning
The cleaning fee covers general interior cleaning of the property after departure. Prior to departure, please wash and put away dirty dishes and remove food from refrigerator and freezer. Garbage should be bagged, tied and placed in the roadside garbage bins located at the street driveway to the camp. There is no need to do laundry or other normal general cleaning in the interior. No need to strip the beds and used towels go in the Laundry bin.
- Pets
There are senior family pets roaming at the store next door that you may catch a glimpse of, but due to allergies, we have a no pets allowed at our camp. This includes porches, screened areas and outdoor areas so please don’t encourage the sweeties next door to come over. Also, if you bring a pet, you will be asked to leave with no refund. We ask that you respect this rule as allergies are serious.
- Tobacco and Vaping
No tobacco or Vaping is allowed inside any of our properties and that includes the upstairs Balcony. If you must use tobacco products, do so downstairs only and please use an appropriate receptacle for cigarette butts and if you dip, dispose of it in the trash. An additional fee will be charged for picking up cigarette butts and dip containers. If tobacco or vaping occurs upstairs, your damage deposit will be forfeited.
- Departure Checklist
Wash and put away dirty dishes, pots, etc.
Remove and dispose of trash and food in refrigerator, freezer and cupboards
Bag and tie garbage and place in roadside bins located on the driveway next to the street.
Return tables, chairs, barbecue pits, boil pots to the areas where you found them.
Empty and wash boiling pots
Rinse outside fish cleaning and boil areas with fresh water if used
Turn off all lights, and coffee pot
Set central air condition unit to Schedule
Lock doors and windows
Leave keys hanging on the key rack, by the entrance door
Please lock the deadbolt when you leave, and a message or a text would be great: 985-226-2735 (Tony)
- Damage and Theft
The camp is enjoyed by our family year-round when not rented and we ask that all items as well as the property are respected. Our guests have full use of our kitchen equipment, laundry, and downstairs cooking equipment. If guests are not familiar with using any of the equipment, please either refrain from using or call or contact us for help. Any damage to property or missing items will be deducted from your damage deposit. We understand that accidents happen, and we ask that you report any damage immediately so that we can arrange for repairs or replacement as soon as possible.
- Check-In and Check-Out
Check-in time is 3:00 PM or later
Check-out time is 11:00 AM or ealier
Please vacate the property no later than 11 AM, so that we can have it ready for our next guests.
Thank you for staying with us!
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable.
Have a great time!
The Lapeyrouse Family
LittleCaillouPackingCamp.com
Tony 985-226-2735