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The Ponchatoula Cottage - est. 1964

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Living area
Dining
Room
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Giant Strawberry

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ponchatoula, LA
  • Place, Collinswood Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant Strawberry
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Southeastern Louisiana University
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Ponchatoula

Located in Ponchatoula, this cottage is in the city center. Collinswood Museum and Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Safari Quest Family Fun Center and Louisiana Children's Discovery Center. Hammond Regional Arts Center and Louisiana Renaissance Festival are also worth visiting.
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Ponchatoula, LA

What's nearby

  • Collinswood Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Giant Strawberry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southeastern Louisiana University - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Chappapeela Sports Park - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Louisiana Renaissance Festival - 18 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Hammond Station - 14 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ponchatoula Cottage - est. 1964 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ponchatoula Cottage - est. 1964?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ponchatoula Cottage - est. 1964?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ponchatoula Cottage - est. 1964 located?

Located in the heart of Ponchatoula, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Collinswood Museum and Giant Strawberry. North Oaks Medical Center and Fresenius Medical Care are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

I enjoyed the cabin very much! Comfy bed, great proximity, hone away from home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thanking for booking. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back and visit soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Cute

Great place to stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage!

Would stay again if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat little bungalow.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Ponchatoula Cottage. Very comfortable bed, clean shower. We will return in the future for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice place to stay but to noisy for us as with the traffic and train going by. The Cottage itself was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest little cottage!

We enjoyed our stay and had fun checking out the antique store up the street. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you for booking The Ponchatoula Cottage. We hope to host for you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hammond Cottage

My overall stay in the cottage was a wonderful experience. The place was decorated beautifully. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay there again. Lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of the Ponchatoula Cottage

Enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Place

Just what we needed for a couple of nights! Clean and cozy! Great communication from host!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2025
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Come back to visit us and our town again soon!! Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

This place was so cozy and comfy. It was in a perfect spot near everything and a safe neighborhood. It provided everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!! Will be back ❤️

Dawn was great with any questions i had! Everything was just as stated , plus more! This was the cutest place to stay at! My family and i loved the set up and every detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spending time with my family

The property was very clean and nicely furnished . I had everthing i needed for a one week stay. The owner went above expectation to make sure I had an enjoyable stay I will suggest visiting the art store across the steet
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Quaint Place for a Getaway

This cabin was so cozy and cute. I especially loved being near the railroad track. I love trains and this was the first time for me seeing a passenger train! There were plenty of towels, linens, dishes, and utensils.We were there during the annual Strawberry Festival and were able to walk to the event. The host was easy to contact and very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strawberry Festival Visit

I grew up a block from this property and loved being able to walk to everything like I did back then. This was the perfect location for the festival! The cottage was cute and plenty of space for the 2 of us. Yes there is a train but I knew that and there wasn’t an issue…bring a sound machine Prime location! Clean and very responsive! Would stay again. Only suggestion would be to have a mirror in the bedroom (maybe on the back of door) as well since bathroom is smaller and the shower was difficult to find the hot water spot just right (between 2-3 is the sweet spot).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2025
Hey Stephanie. Full length mirror is a good suggestion
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Little Cottage

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. The cottage was clean, cozy, and well equipped. Wifi was fast, water was always hot, and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. The location is quiet. All in all, it was perfect for some R&R. I gave 4 stars for the checkin process because we didn't receive the door code until after we arrived, which is something that is usually sent with the address. I messaged the owner and received a quick response. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little cottage with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you for booking with us. We do apologize for the door access code issue. We are setting up an automated response on the platform to prevent delays in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rocky start

Great place except for walkway to stair entrance. Path to the entry is treacherous. We were lucky that we didn't sprain an ankle or twist a knee. Pavers are unstable and ground looked as though a large excavation job had been done and not repaired. We arrived after dark and had to be very careful getting our items into the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
We do apologize about the yard. A leaking pipe in the yard caused the disruption but all has been repaired. It would have been done this weekend but we did not want to disturb your stay. Thanks for booking with us and come back soon!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Ponchatoula Cottage

Very disappointed with the entire stay! The master bedroom had a 4.5 ft high bed with a horrible mattress. The bed was so big it took up most of the room. Had to turn sideways just to try to get into bed. To get into bed you had to turn sideways a flop into it and then try to push over. We actually needed a step stool or latter to get in bed and one was not provided!The living room funiture was like sitting on floor. The double futton had a broken electrical pulg sticking out that caught my hand.The shower and kitchen were very good. The toilet was again like sitting on the floor! It was advertised with washer and dryer but that was in a beat up old out building that you had to walk on grass to get to it!! The patio was filthy with a grill on it tat had not been cleaned in years! There was a rusted fan hanging by wires and some kind of electrical wiring in a socket!! The cottage is very close to train track and trains ran all day!! We had a most miserable time! I woul nevery stay again!! The description on VRBO with pictures is nothing like it really was!! Horrible and I will never use VRBO again!!! It was a rip off!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 7, 2024
Mr. Castell: We are very sorry you did not enjoy your stay. The cottage photos are actual photos of the space and have not been digitally altered. The descriptions are an accurate depiction of the property. Upon your arrival, you called about the WiFi not working and we were able to assist you in using the correct password (which was already provided in the guestbook in the property). Also, when we spoke, you mentioned the need for a step stool and you were offered a step stool. We would have been happy to accommodate your need but you declined. As to the trains, there is a disclosure in the description that this home is located on Railroad Avenue and there are trains that pass regularly. The patio is cleaned every time a guest checks in and out and the grill is less than one year old. Lastly, the washer and dryer are in an exterior building in the rear of the home. Again, accurately depicted with photos in the listing. We will look into your complaints with the cleaning crew and are sorry you did not enjoy your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little Cottage

This cottage is exactly as advertised. It is perfect for what I needed to work in the area for a week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thanking for booking. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back and visit soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Cottage

Will likely stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thanking for booking. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back and visit soon!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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