How Your Housing Changes What You Keep
The math is simple. Money comes in each week. Rent and bills go out. What is left is yours.
If you are not sure how stipends are set, the GSA per diem rates are a good place to start. Many travel jobs use them as a guide.
Most people only look at the rent. But the rent is only part of it. These are the costs that sneak up on you:
- Deposits to turn on power and water
- A lease that runs longer than your job
- Buying a bed, dishes, and towels for a few months
- Eating out every night because there is no kitchen
- Driving around for laundry and groceries
None of these help you do your job. They just eat your stipend.
A place built for extended stays fixes most of that. Utilities are included. You stay by the week or the month. And the things you need every day are close by.
RV Site or Furnished Cabin: Which One Fits?
Here is an easy way to choose.
- You own a camper or travel trailer: pick a full hookup RV site
- You don't own an RV and you like to cook: pick a furnished cabin
- You are bringing a whole crew: ask about the bunkhouse
Our RV sites have full hookups with water, sewer, and 30 amp or 50 amp power. There is room for trucks and trailers. You bring your home with you and plug in.
Our furnished cabins are ready the day you show up. The bed, the kitchen, and the furniture are already there. Cooking at home is one of the best ways to keep more of your stipend.
Tell us about your gear when you call. If you pull a trailer or need room for a work truck, we will match you to the right spot.
What Is On Site to Save You Money
Small trips add up over 13 weeks. Gas for laundry. A drive for groceries. A fee to cash your check. We keep those close so you don't have to drive.
- A laundromat with washers and dryers
- A grocery store, with Hispanic grocery items too
- Check cashing for payday
- A fish cleaning station for your days off
- Spanish-speaking staff
Catch a fish on your day off, clean it here, and cook it in your own kitchen. That is a cheap dinner.
We host all kinds of workers. Nurses, techs, linemen, welders, and more. They all want a clean place to stay that doesn't eat up the stipend.
The park is just off Highway 3235 in Galliano.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an RV site or a cabin cheaper for a 13-week job?
It depends on what you own. If you have a camper, a full hookup RV site is often the cheaper pick. If you don't, a furnished cabin lets you skip buying furniture and lets you cook at home. Call us and we will help you compare.
What costs eat into a travel stipend the most?
Deposits, long leases, furniture you only need for a few months, and eating out. These add up fast over 13 weeks. Staying somewhere with utilities included and a full kitchen stops most of them.
Can I stay by the week or the month?
Yes. We offer weekly and monthly stays, so you can match your stay to your job. There is no long lease.
Are utilities included?
Yes. Utilities are included with our cabins and RV sites. There is no power or water bill to set up.
Is there laundry and a store on site?
Yes. There is a laundromat, a grocery store, and check cashing right here. You do not need to drive into town after work.