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Historic Shotgun House/Walk To Town/Biking

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About the neighborhood

Abita Springs

Located in Abita Springs, this vacation home is a 4-minute drive from Abita Brewing Company and 7 minutes from Children's Museum of St. Tammany. .This vacation home is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Bogue Falaya Park.
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What's nearby

  • Abita Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Covington Trailhead - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Lake Pontchartrain - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Acao Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abita Brew Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chafunkta Brewing Company - ‬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.

Historic Shotgun House/Walk To Town/Biking

Make yourself at home in this 3-bedroom Abita Springs retreat. This fantastic house boasts a King, queen, and full bed, perfect for a comfortable stay. Enjoy the convenience of a washing machine, AC, and WiFi during your visit. With 2 bathrooms equipped with a hair dryer and shower, you'll have everything you need. We look forward to welcoming you to our place.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Set thermostat to 74 with fan setting to “auto”.
Place all towels in washer but do not start.
If BBQ pit was used please clean off and turn gas off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not park in the grass or along the ditches.
Please do not use bath towels to remove makeup.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators

Historic Shotgun House/Walk To Town/Biking Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best VRBO’s we’ve stayed at. Looking forward to booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and quiet neighborhood! We loved how close it was to the Tammany Trace Trail. Easy access to anywhere we wanted to go! Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had the best stay! Clean and nicely decorated. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and house were exactly as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for small families. I did not bring my dog, but the area was great for walking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the Tammany Trace.Out door patio area was awesome.The two adult bikes provided were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mardi Gras bound

House was wonderful, had everything we needed. It was also in a good location for us to drive down to New Orleans. We would stay here again if we’re ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The home was very clean and well maintained, and the décor was tasteful and inviting. It was clear that the hosts put effort into making the space look nice.However, the amenities were fairly limited and didn’t fully meet our expectations. The layout of the home also wasn’t very practical, making it less comfortable than we had hoped. In addition, the ventilation could be improved, as some areas felt stuffy and lacked good airflow.Overall, it was a clean and nicely decorated place to stay, but a few improvements to the amenities, layout, and ventilation would make for a much better guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Celebration

A wonderful home! So quaint and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very inviting and cozy home. We loved the eclectic style of decorating!!! It is in a very quiet neighborhood, which was a plus for us. The outside space was perfect for my 3 year old grandaughter!!!!! It is alsoa great space for adults to unwind and sip their morning cup of coffee!!!! It's country living at its finest!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in good order and clean. The outside sitting area is a great bonus. The owner was very responsive when we had an issue at 8 PM. Got back to us in minutes and had the issue (totally our fault) fixed very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding/mini vacay

We loved this house. It was everything we needed for our stay and location was close to everything! The hosts were easily contacted, quick responses when needed and so helpful! Easy check in and check out process. The outdoor patio was great and very relaxing with a nice breeze, if you have kids the playset was great too. My daughter loved the train set and doll house! Decor is so cute and the house is very clean! If we can visit again we will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pictures doesn't do it justice!

This property is BEAUTIFUL and is, by far, the best rental I've ever stayed in. The photos truly doesn't do it justice. Beds were super comfortable, especially the king. The house comes equipped with everything you need. Communication with hosts was great and they graciously gave me an extra 15 minutes on check out, due to weather. 10/10 highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun in Abita

We absolutely loved this quiet and quaint little place. It was great! My daughter and I came to town with our fur baby to visit with family. The hosts were so friendly and very accommodating. I had a 6 yr old niece and 10 yr old nephew visit while staying and they absolutely loved the outdoor play area while the adults enjoyed the covered patio where we grilled for my mother-in-laws birthday. The only thing I warn you about is this is a shotgun house. I knew what it was going in but not everyone does. So if you do not know what that means, the bedrooms are all connected. There is one bedroom all the way to the front that would get the most privacy. However, with it being a historical house there isn't much privacy. I did not mind that at all and the character of the home totally makes up for it for me. Just making you aware. I love old homes with lots of character and this home did not disappoint. Highly recommend the home and the hosts. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt so lucky to find this property, conveniently located only 4 minutes from the prep venue of the wedding party we were working with. The house was beautifully decorated, cozy and had everything we needed for a quick, one-night business stay. We would definitely stay here again on another trip to Abita!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025