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Cozy Cottage with Guest House, Gazebo and Deck
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft
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Explore the area
Abita Springs, LA
- Place, Abita Brewing Company3 min drive
- Place, Covington Trailhead7 min drive
- Place, Bogue Falaya Park8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
master
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
main house bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Cottage with Guest House, Gazebo and Deck
Cozy Cottage with a separate guest house is in the country near Abita Brewery, wineries, Lake Ponchartrain, and a short drive to New Orleans. This historic barge board cottage on private property has a covered gazebo, wraparound screened-in porch, outdoor deck and walking paths through the woods to see foliage, squirrels, and birds. One of the features I love most and guests constantly refer to is the huge screened wraparound porch -- a great space for listening to birdsong and admiring the beauty of the woods. Look for the cardinals who will come to visit in the azaleas along the side of the porch. Ample parking. Nice set up for guests who need two separate areas since the guest house sports its own porch, two bedrooms, and a full bath. Kitchen is fully stocked with all you need to prepare a gourmet dinner or something simple to enjoy on the deck or screen porch. There are four bedrooms: two in the main house and two in the guest house. The main house front bedroom contains a double bed to accommodate two guests and the back bedroom offers a queen bed for two guests. There are three twin beds in the guest house to accommodate three guests. Both buildings have a full bath.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Covington
Located in Covington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abita Brewing Company and Pontchartrain Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Abita Springs, LA
What's nearby
- Abita Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
- H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
- Covington Trailhead - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
- Bogue Falaya Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
- Egan Health Care-North Shore - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- The Chimes of Covington - 7 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Abita Brewing Co. - 3 min drive
- El Portal Restaurant - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Merry
I'm a native New Orleanian who bought the cottage in 2004, the year before Hurricane Katrina. The cottage was a dump! but bravely sustained little damage during that major storm, and I've renovated and added to it over the course of the years.
Why they chose this property
This is a historic nineteenth century cottage with its original heart of pine floors and barge board walls; there are no studs so outlets and switches are positioned on door frames, window frames, or baseboards. The character of the cottage shows in its deep window frames and original wavy glass windows. In restoring the cottage, I chose to maintain as much of the original charm as possible while updating for twenty-first century living. There is an original artesian well that still flows but the house has its own more modern well with a water treatment system which services the house.
What makes this property unique
To be able to retreat to a beautifully wooded and landscaped property with something blooming almost all the time is one of the unique charms of this special place.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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