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Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing

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A residential property with a front yard, a mailbox, and a door marked with the number 3750.
A garden area with a statue, a small table, and a variety of plants.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a wooden fence, and a birdhouse.
A bathroom with a towel rack holding white and navy towels, a toilet paper holder, and a shelf with toiletries.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Baton Rouge, LA
  • Place, North Street Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Dragon Listening Room
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Progress Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing

Be close to everything at this cozy cottage in popular Capital Heights. Only 5-10 mins to LSU Stadium (4 mi), Downtown River Center (2.5 mi), I-10 (1.6 mi), & local Casinos (3-5 mi). A day trip to NOLA French Quarter is only 1.25 hrs (80 mi) away.

Just 1 block from Government St and Acadian Thruway with popular restaurants and unique shops plus 2 nearby parks with golf courses, playground, dog park and children's museum.

We also boast an active downtown community of museums, cultural arts, restaurants and historical landmarks, plus our state Capitol with scenic and historical grounds and lakeside park. Stroll along the levee of the mighty Mississippi River levee or enjoy llive music on Friday afternoons at Life After 5 - 13 SOCIAL, and much more!
https://13social.com/downtown-events/live-after-5/

Or take the family on a great day adventure to Liberty Lagoon water park (3.1 mi, 7 mins), Drew Brees' Surge Entertainment (4.5 mi, 12 mins), Blue Zoo (7.5 mi, 12 mins), Blue Bayou water park (12 mi, 18 mins), or tour the Capitol building and many other historical sites downtown.

As a recent professional renovation, modern features include all new wood floors, slab granite kitchen counter, custom cabinets, stainless appliances, and whirlpool bath.

The entertainment center and library in the living room includes an audio/video library of over 300 music CDs, DVDs and VHS for all ages, and variety of reading materials. Recreational amenities include indoor and outdoor games, sports equipment, exercise options, and more.

Relax outdoors on the covered patio with a BBQ grill or by the fire pit, all within a privacy fenced rear yard.

Guests have direct 24/7 access to the owner host while your privacy is respected with complete confidentiality during your stay.

Last minute 1-night stays accepted if not previously booked (message host for availability).

There is an added charge for more than 4 guests of $10/person per stay in lieu of a cleaning fee.

Message host with any hypoallergenic needs at least 48 hrs before check-in.

* BYO paper towels and napkins
A variety of basic COMPLIMENTARY DIY BREAFAST items are included; BYO milk, juice, fruit.

Great for LSU and SU home football game weekends, college baseball and basketball fans, holidays, interns, business travelers, visiting with friends and/or family, or just passing through.

Message us with any questions. We aim to please @ The Bee Happy Hive!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Message host with request for approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be current with all vaccinations.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Refer to onsite House Manual upon arrival for FAQs, instructions, and local guide. Quiet hours are 10p - 8a.
All trailers-in-tow are subject to approval BEFORE booking. Msg host with description to ensure adequate off-street parking is available.
Pets must have current rabies vax, nail clipped PRIOR to arrival in care of the wood floors. Msg host with description(s) at time of booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 0
Property # 3770018vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Baton Rouge

Located in Mid City South, a neighbourhood in Baton Rouge, this holiday home is near a water park. Mall of Louisiana and Esplanade Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and North Street Park. USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and 13th Gate Haunted House are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Baton Rouge, LA

What's nearby

  • North Street Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Foster Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Red Dragon Listening Room - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Progress Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Capital One Tennis Center at City Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Barracuda Taco Stand - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Shack - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-City/LSU Cottage close to everthing located?

Located in Mid City South, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hospital Medicine Group and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Louisiana State University. North Street Park and Red Dragon Listening Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sherri Pruitt

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I am semi-retired after 40 years in real estate. My Vrbo is my personal vacation home and I am pleased to include many personal touches and provisions for my guests to enjoy, including basic DIY breakfast items (eggs, bacon and/or sausage, biscuits and/or crescent and/or cinnamon rolls, cereals, grits, etc.). BYO milk, juice, and/or fruit.
Check out my posted photos and added descriptions.

Why they chose this property

"Capital Heights" is one of Baton Rouge's oldest developments of mostly vintage homes with major renovations while still maintaining the neighborhood's charming early 1900's character.

Our location is on a one-way street with a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle lane and within short walking distances to many popular restaurants and local favorites.

... And you’ll be only 1 block south of the recently redesigned Government Street. Check out the new spots along the corridor at 225batonrouge dot com /food-drink/government-street-redesign-wraps-summer-check-new-spots-along-corridor

What makes this property unique

The Bee Happy Hive is my personal vacation home and my vision of a perfect efficient and comfortable "tiny" home (800 sq ft) with an open living room and kitchen, large master Br, a cozy guest room, a private courtyard, covered patio and fenced backyard.

I personally manage my vacation home, so unique needs of and/or requests from our guests are encouraged. COMPLIMENTARY DIY breakfast items and condiments are included during your stay (eggs, bacon and/or sausage, pancakes and/or waffles, grits, cereals, bagels and/or toaster pastries, etc. BYO milk, juice, and/or fruit.

As a recent professional renovation, modern features include all new wood floors, slab granite kitchen counters and custom cabinets, stainless appliances, and whirlpool bath.

The entertainment center and library in the living room includes an audio/video library of over 300 music CDs, DVDs and VHS for all ages, and variety of reading materials. Recreational amenities include indoor and outdoor games, sports equipment, exercise options, and more.

Bedding includes 1 queen bed with memory foam mattress with plush pillowed topper in the master Br, 1 queen sofa sleeper in the living room, 2 twin bunk beds with memory foam mattresses and pillowed toppers, Futon with twin mattress in Br-2, plus 1 queen air mattress. Sleeps 6 comfortably with 2 in each room (see bedding options with comments in photos tour).

Relax outdoors at the wrought iron table and chairs under the covered patio. Cook outdoors at the BBQ grill or relax by the fire pit on stools made from recycled tree trunks. Play ball sports, darts, water splash or play chase and fetch with your dog. ... All within a privacy fenced rear yard.

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