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Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Minden, LA

Webster Parish Library
‪12 min walk‬
Minden Recreation Complex
‪4 min drive‬
Caney Lakes Recreation Area
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort

As seen in Cottages and Bungalows & American Farmhouse Style magazines, this cozy, artistic cottage made popular by @simplysoutherncottage is THE PLACE to stay in Minden. This unique home has a style all its own. Mid Century Modern vibes are present throughout & you are sure to be WOW'd the minute you open the stunning, pink front door. Sara has pulled out all the stops to make certain your stay is welcoming and peaceful. This vibrant home will capture your heart & soothe your soul!

Property manager

Sara McDaniel

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Guests take full responsibility for any damage.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please leave all used beds unmade.

Please turn off all lights and lock the doors.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Academy Park and Stewart Park, while Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum and Germantown Colony Museum are cultural highlights.

Minden, LA

What's nearby

Minden City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Webster Parish Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Minden City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Minden Recreation Complex - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Caney Lakes Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
‪Brick Street Coffee - ‬14 min walk
‪Cotton's Louisiana Fried Chicken - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

As of 23 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort on 26 Aug, 2025 start from S$402.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort located?

Located in the heart of Minden, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Academy Park, Stewart Park and Webster Parish Library. Minden Public Library and Webster Parish Library are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

9 Jul, 2025

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

Wonderful visit!

The house was perfect for our group. We got to relax and visit with each other and with family members who live nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Absolutely perfect for my out of town family. We will be booking again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikkia G.

29 May, 2025

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

Excellent Stay!

Property was very clean and I had an excellent overall stay. The host was awesome!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillanne O.

23 Jul, 2025

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

Hidden Gem of Minden

Charming cottage that is clean and renovated beautifully. We stayed there overnight and enjoyed our stay. And added bonus was the fully fenced in yard and family games. This was probably the best VRBO we’ve stayed at and we’ve stayed at quite a few! Host was also very attentive and responsive.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

24 Apr, 2025

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

Comfy Cozy Stay

Lovely home in a good location to all that Minden offers. Comfy beds to get a good nights sleep. The state of the art kitchen is a cooks dream.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james t.

7 Apr, 2025

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

charming house in a charming town

Such a beautiful home and neighborhood! I wish our trip was longer so we could stay in that house a couple more days. Sara treated us very well!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight G.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Wondwerful stay

Our accommodations were outstanding. The cottage was ready for us to check in on time. Sara was good to work with. I'd recommend this property going forward.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

11 Mar, 2025

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

Wow what a property

This house was perfect. Everything about our stay was excellent. The house and decor was above and beyond. We had a great time hosting a Family get together. Big back yard and corner lot. Sara was a great host. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Back again

Our 2nd stay. Awesome cottage and stay! Wonderful comfy cottage that works out so very well. We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren G.

7 Sept, 2024

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

Love this place!

Oh my goodness ! The home is absolutely adorable! So glad we were able to stay here! Sarah was quick to respond and was a wonderful host! Would 100% stay here again!!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

22 Dec, 2024

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

Family get together

We really enjoyed staying at your home the inside was very cute and eclectic. Love love love the Christmas tree so cute. The house was very large and comfortable. Hank you

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect weekend!

Loved the warm, personal details of the cottage. So welcoming! Will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Fellowship with friends

We had a great time visiting and catching up ! The house was very nice. The kitchen was well equipped. Enjoyed our stay. It just wasted long enough

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

1 May, 2023

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

Beautiful!!!!

House was amazing and exceeded our expectations. We will rent again next year for the ASA Tournament

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

4 Mar, 2024

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

Minden Cottage

The property was very cute and charming. Hands down the best stocked property I’ve ever stayed at. From the coffee to the hair dryer, curling iron, fans and Pillows!!! The only problem we encountered were some pretty significant leaks in the master bathroom but, the weather was really bad.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

26 Oct, 2022

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

Terrific

We came from Tyler, Texas to compete in a horse show in Haughton, 30 mins away. The house was perfect in every way! (And just darling!) Everything we needed and more! Sara was a dream to deal with and downtown Minden is so much fun! Thank you so much for everything! Lots of blue ribbons for our team! 💙

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E.

13 Jul, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

25 Jan, 2025

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

Book Club Retreat

We decided to do a book club retreat here, and it was perfect! The house is so warm and clean and cozy. Sara is a great host! It was a perfect spot for all of us to gather, make drinks, eat food, and read but also have our space.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

25 Sept, 2024

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

wedding stay

This cottage was fantastic. Sara was very accommodating, helpful and very available for the entire stay. Cottage was very nice, super well supplied/advertised/clean. I highly recommend her and her cottages/villas. We are scheduled to return again. LOVED IT!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isha L.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Super cute and comfortable!

We had a little sleepover/staycation and we absolutely loved this cottage. It is so much bigger than it looks from the outside, lots of room for a big group to be comfortable. It has everthing you need! Beds are comfortable, and you have lots of pillow choices. Don't hesitate if you're thinking about booking!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Very nice house

Very nice house with easy access to the surrounding area!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA B.

20 Mar, 2023

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

Wonderful house

We fell in love with the house. Everything was great with enough room for sleeping. Beds were excellent and kitchen was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

13 Jan, 2023

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

So comfortable and convenient

The cottage was perfect for our surprise trip to Minden. The covered parking up next to house was great. All the beds are super comfortable. With 5 adults staying for 4 nights, we all had plenty of space to spread out. Will definitely book the cottage again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

1 Jan, 2023

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

Family Christmas

This house has so much character, space and charm. Each room is comfortable and stylish. We had 3 adults and 3 children. We have outgrown staying at a hotel and this cottage was the perfect solution. Plenty of space for the kids to have their own space while giving the adults space too. The cottage was clean and inviting when we arrived. The beds were comfortable and the whole house was well stocked with everything we needed. Can’t wait to stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

10 Dec, 2022

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

Cute in Minden

Great place for a getaway if you are in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sara McDaniel

Hi there! Can't wait to HOST you or STAY with you! :) If I'm your host, please know I will do everything within my power to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable! If I'm your guest, I'll probably be the easiest you've ever had! I keep to myself and will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of your home! Don't worry about trying to over accommodate me. Either way, see you soon and look forward to hosting you or staying with you!

What makes this property unique

This colorful cottage has been featured in several national magazines and in other top shelf online media outlets: Forbes, Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens and more!