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Abita Historic House

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Abita Springs, LA
  • Abita Brewing Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Covington Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    ‪53 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
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Abita Historic House

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.”

Property manager

Cecil N Melanie Carwile
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 Pontchartrain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fontainebleau State Park and Fairview-Riverside State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Abita Springs, LA

What's nearby

  • Abita Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Covington Trailhead - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Egan Health Care-North Shore - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butter Krisp Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chimes Covington - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mugshots Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abita Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Abita Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Abita Historic House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abita Historic House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Abita Historic House 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 Covington Trailhead and Egan Health Care-North Shore. Ochsner Health Center For Children - Covington and Pinnacle Medical Network are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thornton P.

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

10/10 Excellent

kristi B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

8/10 Good

Brooklyn B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandee S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Abita Springs

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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandee S.

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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English

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