12337 Home Port Dr Maurepas, LA 70449

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This adorable cottage on the Amite River Diversion Canal could be the escape you're looking for. Directly on the main river, it offers breathtaking waterfront views and stunning sunsets. The open living area features large windows with transoms that let in ample natural light, 12' ceilings, wood floors, a brick hearth wood-burning fireplace, and updated lighting. The kitchen is equipped with refreshened cabinets, beautiful slab granite counters with a bar, updated stainless appliances including dishwasher, a smooth glass top range, and a low-profile microwave. There are two primary suites, one on each floor. The downstairs bedroom includes an ensuite bath with updated granite countertops, a soaker tub, and a large walk-in closet (originally another bedroom) featuring wood floors and built-in dressers and shelving. The upstairs bedroom is spacious with its own heating and cooling system and a full bathroom with dual vanities, a large shower with a seat, and a glass shower enclosure. Stepping out to the screened porch, you will find an aluminum-fenced backyard, wood decks perfect for entertaining, and a covered boat slip equipped with electricity, water, a metal roof, vinyl soffits, and a vinyl ceiling for easier maintenance. You'll spend most of your time here watching the weekend boaters, setting up fishing poles, or enjoying the peaceful weekdays and nights. Additional features include a large foyer that could serve as an office or a great place for a piano, half bath, walk in laundry room, a bulkheaded lot redone in 2023, metal roof, plenty of parking plus a one-car garage, a 17kw whole house generator, and The area is a destination with a variety of restaurants, a grocery store, urgent care, a pharmacy, gyms, & a local boat launch. Conveniently located between I-10 and I-12, it's just 60 minutes from the New Orleans airport and 35 minutes to Baton Rouge. Enjoy the river with affordable flood insurance compared to most river properties. This home has not flooded.