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Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit!

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A porch with a wooden bench, a door with a wreath, and two potted trees.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a television, a ceiling fan, and a door with a stained glass window.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. There is a clock on the wall and a ceiling fan.
A black front door with a wreath, two potted plants, and a mailbox.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Abita Springs, LA
  • Place, Abita Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Falaya Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit!

Our newly-renovated cottage is just 43 miles from downtown New Orleans. So you can Big Easy by day. Sleep Easy at night. Abita Springs/Mandeville has been rated as the safest town in the state. OR enjoy a relaxing city escape within walking distance of the nationally-known St. Tammany Trace hiking and bicycle trail. Abita Cafe and Abita Brew Pub are just steps away. All nestled in the majestic pines of the North Shore. As one guest told us “it’s like a Hallmark movie here.”
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Historic Registered Home needs mature audience.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Stay as long as you'd love to be here. Everything is intentional for your liking, just let us know and will do all that we can to accommodate.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3505770vb
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Abita Springs

Abita Springs is home to this cottage. Abita Brewing Company and Children's Museum of St. Tammany are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum and Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Abita Springs, LA

What's nearby

  • Abita Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Covington Trailhead - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Pontchartrain - 19 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chimes of Covington - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abita Brew Pub - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! located?

Situated in Abita Springs, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Abita Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Covington Trailhead. Bogue Falaya Park and Children's Museum of St. Tammany are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a quaint neighborhood. Walking distance to great venues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The historic Abita house was everything they said it was and then some. Beautiful comfortable home in a beautiful area, and the kids loved it as much as I did. My only problem was that I didn’t take an extra week’s vacation to stay longer. Next time for sure
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location. Easy walk to St Jane Catholic Church, Abita Cafe, Abita Brewpub, the grocery store and the Trace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The home was incredibly comfy and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully set up to make guests feel right at home. The beds were cozy, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was awesome. I wish we could have stayed longer. This was my first time going to Abita Springs and the house was centrally located. We were able to walk everywhere. The host was awesome too. Any questions I had, she got back quick.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cozy stay

Beds were very comfortable and house was well appointed. Great location. Hosts were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Jojo, thanks for letting us host your stay here in Abita and thank you for your kind words. Take care and be Blessed. Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Abita Springs adorable house

What a lovely place to visit and the house is charming and the location was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We truly enjoyed having you stay with us and hope to see you again soon. Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay! 100 stars!!!

This is a spectacular place to stay! Close to everything you want to visit, everything you need is here for your stay, great information book, the host is amazing, beds are comfortable, beautiful historic home! highly highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed having you stay with us. And we hope to see you again, soon. Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Stay

I always enjoy my stay here. Safe quiet comfortable and a perfect distance to family. Very friendly and helpful hosts Everything you need, a home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2024
Sandee, we are so happy to host your stay while visiting family. Your kind words are so welcome. Blessings to you and your family during the holiday. Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Abita Historic House was a great place to stay. The house had all the amenities needed and was a cozy, relaxing and comfortable place to hang out with our family who lives nearby. Nice to be outside on the porch and yard, too. The hosts were very helpful and responded quickly to a question we had.Abita Springs is a cute town. We enjoyed walking to the Cafe, Brew Pub, and park. Tasty ice cream nearby as well.We look forward to future visits!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right in town and near Tammany Trace path
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Abita Springs

Cute town and wonderfully helpful hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The hosts were very responsive and answered all of our questions during our stay. It’s walkable distance to the Abita Brew Pub, Abita Cafe (great breakfast!), a snowball stand/coffee hut, the Abita Springs museum and more. Darling house with wrap around porch and nice backyard. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
We appreciate your kind words more than you know. Come back and see us soon. Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guests to Church of the King

The couple enjoyed their stay! Very quaint and cozy. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2024
You are welcome. And thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

This home felt like a quiet getaway from the city of New Orleans, especially during Mardi Gras! Very clean and quaint!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you, we hope you come back to visit us again. Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little house

This was a lovely little house in a lovely little town!! If you like bike riding it is a block off the Tammany Trace bike trail! Hosts were great and very responsive! I highly recommend this place! We will definitely be back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you and we hope you had a safe trip back home. We enjoyed having stay with us. Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully restored

Very quaint house. I especially liked the comfortable mattress and bedding! I also liked the fact that we were in the middle of town and could walk to the grocery store and bakery!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cute historic house—perfect size for two and super comfy. It was the ideal home base for visiting friends and family nearby. We walked to the Abita Brew Pub (great live music and food—definitely try the root beer float!) and the Sunday farmers market.Quick drive into downtown Covington for awesome shops and restaurants—check out the bookstore *Oxlot Books*, it’s a gem.The host was super responsive and everything was easy. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Abita fest

Property was great. Beds were comfortable. Need more fans in the bedrooms. Cecil got a new gas grill and it was great. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend. Great place for cyclist. You can ride the Tammany Trace trail and enjoy nature and wildlife along the way. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. You can walk anywhere in this little town safely. The cafe was great for breakfast. Very friendly kind people. All around good experience. We will for sure go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Abita Springs Getaway

Our visit to lovely Abita Springs was great. Melanie and Cecil’s historic shotgun house was adorable and suited us perfectly. I had a few questions during our stay and Melanie and Cecil responded quickly and were very helpful. I would definitely return to their listing and recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Home in the Heart of Abita

Very charming home in the heart of Abita Springs within walking distance of restaurants and different things to do. Melanie was very attentive and kind. I would recommend this location. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Stress Free Stay

My husband and I stayed at the historic house with our three children while visiting some relatives in Abita. We were very impressed with the very homey feeling of the house. The house was spotless, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. We also loved that we had access to washer and dryer, especially having kids that always seem to get their clothes messy. The house was in a perfect area of town, close enough to walk to the Abita cafe and the little grocery, too. We loved all the little Christmas decorations in the house, and all the unique touches the owner put into the decor. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Marie, We are most grateful for your kind words in this review. And we are looking for to hosting you again. Blessings, Cecil N Melanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eclectic Charm

It’s evident that there was ALOT of work done to restore this darling shotgun home. The hosts Melanie and Cecil were there to greet me and were lovely to meet. They have created a little oasis of peacefulness in the heart of Abita Springs. Modern kitchen with coffee available. Many spices available for to use if you cooked in. A gift card to a local Restaurant that had an amazing Brunch. Washer Dryer new and functional. Bathroom was adequate with everything you’d need. It was decorated with plants galore in the kitchen. Antique rice and iron beds, armoires for clothing and other antique side tables. I loved the front door keyless entry. Perfect. Family was just a couple of miles in distance so this was perfect for our needs. Very relaxing stay. Already booked again for my next stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cecil N Melanie Carwile

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We are a couple with a lot of love to share. My wife was born and raised in New Orleans and I was born in the good ole boy town of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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