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Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Abita Springs, LA
  • Abita Brewing Company
    3 min drive
  • Covington Trailhead
    7 min drive
  • Egan Health Care-North Shore
    9 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    57 min drive

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About the area

Abita Springs

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Abita Springs, a 3-minute drive from Abita Brewing Company and 7 minutes from Covington Trailhead. .This vacation home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Egan Health Care-North Shore and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Ochsner Health Center For Children - Covington.

What's nearby

  • Abita Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Covington Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ochsner Health Center For Children - Covington - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butter Krisp Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mugshots Grill & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Abita Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Portal - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs

Cozy Southern guest house under the live oaks! 1800 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath home nestled under live oaks with a screened in porch in the back over looking a deck to the backyard. Two king beds, one full bed, and queen sleeper sofa bed.
Sleeps up to 8 guest. There is a charge of $35 per person per night over the 5th guest. This is on a semi private street hidden away so there is not continuous traffic coming through except for the neighbors leaving or coming.

Only 6 blocks from Abita Brew Pub (named best restaurant on the Northshore by New Orleans Gambit Magazine, “Best of New Orleans”) and home of the original brewery of Abita Beer, which also has a new addition of seating outside along the St. Tammany Trace and there is great music there every Friday and Saturday from 6-9 and music at the Farmer’s Market in the park from 12-3! Also 6 blocks away there is Artigues family owned grocery, Rosie’s Bar, Abita Trailhead, Abita Creek and Abita park, Mama D’s Pizza, St Tammany Parish Library, Abita Women's Center, Abita Middle School, Abita Bakery, Attic to Awesome, Churches, Bank, Abita Cafe (great breakfast!), Town Hall, The Abita Opry, UCM Mystery House Museum, Abita Springs Museum, and Famers Market. Abita is the home of the Busker Festival and other great evens! This is a beautiful historic town and everyone loves living here. Come enjoy all that Abita has to offer! Also, this house is 2 blocks from the St Tammany Trace. Get your ride or walk on!! Beautiful area!
Lots to do in the surrounding area and just a ride across the 24 mile Causeway Bridge to New Orleans!


HOUSE RULES:

No Pets

No Parties

No smoking of any kind of tobacco or vaping allowed inside house or inside the screened in porch.

Use coasters on all of the wood furniture

No food or colored drinks in the bedrooms. We ask for food to be eaten in the appropriate dining area.

Take trash out before leaving

Turn the dishwasher on before leaving

We would like to mention that if you have children along with you on your trip, that they be monitored and we do not allow coloring markers or crayons in or outside of the house and there is no eating and drinking in the bedrooms or living room. Also, the porch swing on the porch is not to be played on as it will hit the wall on the porch and will cause damage to the house wall. Also, we ask that you watch your children around our screen on the screened in back porch as we have had it kicked out in the past.
We only mention all of this due to multiple incidents we have experienced and we just don’t want you to lose your deposit.

We ask that you pass all of the rules to the other guest. Person booking will be responsible for any damages and those caused by other guest

We ask that you please respect and care for our home during your stay and leave the property how you found it when you came in.

Our home has security surveillance cameras that record outdoors only

We are taking extra care to disinfect your space due to COVID-19 for your protection and ours.

We make sure that our place is very clean and disinfected for our guesttt
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rhonda Scorsone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
In the of Historic Abita Springs!
Historic Abita! Walking Distance to Everything!

Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay
We thoroughly enjoyed a recent girls getaway! The house had everything we needed, super quiet neighborhood, very quaint! Rhonda was easy to communicate with and very helpful about things to do nearby! We all agreed we will return for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D., Auburn, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
CHS Reunion
Great spot. Quiet and peaceful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern charm
Our host, Rhonda, was very helpful throughout! She made us feel welcome accomodations worked beautifully. Abita Springs and Artiques Market were delightful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. The location was wonderful and it had everything you could even think of needing. If back in the area, will certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday Party
This house was super cute and in such a great location. Walking distance to some neat spots and driving distance to everything you would want to do near New Orleans. All the food in this area is amazing! The host was great and super responsive and clearly takes a lot of pride in this home. Really a weekend I will never forget.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and host
Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding trip
We were in town for a family wedding and the house perfectly suited our needs. It was a great property and easy process.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable home!!
The house was absolutely perfect! We were able to rest and be away from the hustle and bustle of our every day lives. The house had everything one could need. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning… if you are looking at this property to rent, book now, you will be so happy you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved the house!! Perfect little town. Wife wants to live there now!!! Hospitality was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls’ Trip
Four of us had a great time staying at Rhonda’s house ! We loved the proximity to town and pretty much anything else . We hiked the nearby trails as well as the close by state park. The alligator farm and swamp boat ride were fun and easy to get to. The brewery tour was something different to try out. Rhonda had all sorts of information at the house for us to peruse as well as bananas and donuts which made from a quick breakfast grab heading out the door in the morning. The place was super clean and decorated oh so cute! We were only an hour from New Orleans so we were able to spend a day there as well. It couldn’t have been a more positive experience! Thank you, Rhonda, for all of the communication and little details. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Away!!!
This home is absolutely lovely! We could not have asked for a better place to spend our anniversary weekend! There is so much to do around the area. Everything was within 10 mins of the house. The home is so welcoming and decorated beautifully. Rhonda was amazing and very attentive. She made sure we all the information we needed and was so willing to answer any questions we had. Everything we needed was in the home, including a Keurig with coffee pods, creamer, sweetener etc! I loved all the little touches including the "make up towels!!" I highly recommend booking this amazing home and appreciate that Ronda goes above and beyond for her guests. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Rhonda's property is amazing. Easy check-in. Great communication with owner. This is probably the best equipped kitchen we have seen in a VRBO rental. The house was exceptionally clean. The environment is amazing and Rhonda was very easy to communicate with. She even left treats and fruit which was quite a plus. Thank you Rhonda for allowing us to stay at your rental. We will definitely recommend this place and/or stay here again. Thank you, Rhonda!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful!
I would recommend anyone staying here for any length of time in a heartbeat! The owner is beyond kind and helpful. The house is gorgeous with every amenity you could wish for. The yard is beautiful and Abita Springs is charming. I hope to come back again and would give it more stars if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B., Fort Worth, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Experience Start to Finish
The house was adorable but even better was the owner, Rhonda. She personally communicated with me before our arrival. She had waters in the refrigerator as well as bananas and delicious donuts for us to snack on (and we did when we arrived at midnight)! Overall a great VRBO experience and I would highly recommend renting this property if you looking for a place in Abita Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abita Springs
Very well appointed, lovely location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
Perfect 3 bedroom for my family, (my parents, my wife, and my child) enough room to spread out, and enjoy the area. The porches where great, and an added plus is the location to the greenway, I got to get a good run in every morning, not to mention you can walk to Abita Springs and miss the parking situation, it is literally just .5 mile from the house. All in all a great little get away for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rush C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Covington Wedding Weekend
The property was super clean and Rhonda was very responsive through the checkin process. I will stay at this property again if I ever find myself in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liberto
Fan in bedroom with king bed made horrendous clicking and clacking sound. Not usable for sleeping. Bummer and made for a long night of sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful home and property, ideally located. Thoughtful host. Great experience.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best getaway
Beautiful home, spotless and everything you need to enjoy your stay. Rhonda is awesome. Plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abita Springs is a gem
We visited family for Thanksgiving that lived nearby, and this property was appealing. Close enough to NOLO if you wanted to do that. The big surprise for us was the property is one block from the Tawanny Trail, which is part of the Rails 2 Trails system. We will go back and take our bikes the next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back for a second time!
The home is everything that it is advertised to be, and the location cannot be better. Beats a hotel by a mile! Our group of 5 was very comfortable. The owner Rhonda is great, very considerate and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Stay
Great property! Clean, cozy, and convenient. Rhonda was a fantastic host. Would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022