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10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
29 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Historic home
Anna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Entire home
Historic Eglin House
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Porch or lanai
- Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Shreveport, LA
- Highland ParkPlace, Highland Park8 min walk
- Centenary College of LouisianaPlace, Centenary College of Louisiana2 min drive
- Municipal AuditoriumPlace, Municipal Auditorium4 min drive
- Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)Airport, Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 /Living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 3 /Living room
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Historic Eglin House
Experience Shreveport in this recently remodeled 1930's historic house designed with VRBO travelers in mind as my wife and I are a frequent VRBO guests ourselves. We focus on providing our guests with an unforgettable VRBO experience by providing high standards of comfort and cleanliness. We strongly believe that you will love our place.
Jimmie Davis, the famous singer and songwriter and former governor of Louisiana in the 1940's and 1960's got married in this house. While the original features of the house were preserved, we brought in a touch of modern style with upgrades such as superior quality bedding with memory foam mattress and pillows, spa quality toiletries, high speed internet, a 65 inch smart TV in the living room, a 55 inch smart TV in the guest bedroom, a 50 in smart TV in the master bedroom, Amazon Alexa, Keurig coffee maker.
Short Term License# 22-27-STR
Jimmie Davis, the famous singer and songwriter and former governor of Louisiana in the 1940's and 1960's got married in this house. While the original features of the house were preserved, we brought in a touch of modern style with upgrades such as superior quality bedding with memory foam mattress and pillows, spa quality toiletries, high speed internet, a 65 inch smart TV in the living room, a 55 inch smart TV in the guest bedroom, a 50 in smart TV in the master bedroom, Amazon Alexa, Keurig coffee maker.
Short Term License# 22-27-STR
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About the area
Shreveport
Located in Shreveport, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shreveport Little Theatre and Emmett Hook Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shreveport Aquarium and R.S. Barnwell Memorial Garden & Art Center. Sci-Port Discovery Center and Lousiana Wildlife Carousel are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and rock climbing nearby.
Shreveport, LA
What's nearby
- Shreveport Little Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Highland Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Cathedral of St. John Berchmans - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Centenary College of Louisiana - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Municipal Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
- Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
- Circle K - 6 min walk
- Circle K - 3 min drive
- Corner Daiquri Factorie - 19 min walk
- Julie Anne's Bakery & Cafe - 2 min drive
- Great Raft Brewing - 2 min drive
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
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Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Anna and her family were absolutely wonderful guests!! They were pleasant to communicate with and treated our home with respect!. We are grateful for their visit, and we hope to host them again in the near future!
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10/10 Excellent
Sterling F.
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shreveport Festival Family Stay
What a wonderful property! The restoration of this historic house was terrific! The restoration was done in a way to respect the homes wonderful historic bones and modernize for today! Great job! Very spacious with modern amenities! ...spoil yourself with the power chair in the sitting room...OMG. The front porch conjures up vibes of the classic southern with soft breeze and great coffee SIPPING! The family Very much enjoyed.
Sterling F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2022
Sterling, thank you so much for reviewing our home! It was a great pleasure hosting you! Angie and I are looking forward to hosting you and your family in the near future! Stay safe!
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