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GI Bridgeside Cabins

Posted on 5/7/24 at 1:49 pm
Posted by shadowlsu
BR
Member since May 2011
321 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 1:49 pm
Thinking about renting a room at Bridgeside, and I was hoping to hear some experiences. I'll probably rent a slip (if available) to dock the boat overnight, and even if not, I'm worried about theft. I'll remove the poles and some easily stolen items, but should I remove the batteries or any other equipment?
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
975 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 1:51 pm to
Just secure the stuff that’s not bolted down. Rods, tackle boxes, and coolers. Lock your hatches.
Posted by WilsonPickett
St Amant, LA
Member since Oct 2009
1664 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 2:07 pm to
I’ve rented a slip out there for many weekends over the 10 yrs or so I had a place on the island. Never had anything stolen but I never left my poles on the boat overnight. Did leave my landing net many nights and it never disappeared. Only ever locked one compartment and it held my minn kota remote and boat documents. I’ve been off the island since Ida so I’m not sure if it’s gotten worse since then
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
305 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 3:37 pm to
Although conveniently located, Bridgeside is a cluster frick during the summer. I wouldn't leave anything on a boat that's not permanently secured.

If you're willing to leave the boat on a trailer, you should check out Heron's Nest at Hurricane Hole. LINK /

You can always launch at Wakeside and avoid most of the idiots.
Posted by LSUengr
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
2347 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:04 pm to
My boss leaves his boat in the bridgeside slips all weekend about 6 times a year over the last 3 years. He leaves poles and ice chests. Hasn't had a problem.
Posted by tigeryat
God's Country
Member since Oct 2005
2918 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:24 pm to
Check out Grand Isle Marina also. Not nearly the commotion of Bridgeside. Bridgeside’s cabins have been rebuilt since Ida and may be nicer. You will be fine regarding theft, but you should safely store your tackle.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
58691 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:25 pm to
Y’all are paranoid. I’ve left my boat in the water at BS multiple times and the only thing I’ll unload is rods. And sometimes if I’m feeling lazy, I’ll leave those too. Everything’s on camera over there and buggy would have that blasted on Facebook if stuff was stolen.
Posted by AutoYes_Clown
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2012
5189 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:48 pm to
I stayed there about 4 weeks ago. The cabins are (of course) redone after the hurricane and are better than they've ever been. The marina is well stocked and the food at the counter spectacular. I did not leave a boat in water, but many around me did as well as leaving boats/trailers under the cabins. Felt safe to me.

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