Title: Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6023516&destination=Abita+Springs%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=96044083&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! ## Photo gallery for Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! ![Exterior detail - Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! (Abita Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96044100/96044083/b1f5a6a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! 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(Abita Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96044100/96044083/bcb632c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near downtown New Orleans, this cottage offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Abita Springs/Mandeville. Explore the St. Tammany Trace hiking and bicycle trail, visit Abita Cafe and Brew Pub nearby, or simply unwind amidst majestic pines. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6970 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 970 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2804100/2804087/ba701f80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Covington, LA Covington - 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Everything is intentional for your liking, just let us know and will do all that we can to accommodate. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Historic Registered Home needs mature audience. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 any lifts ## About the area 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 looking for area attractions can visit Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum and Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Abita Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Abita-Springs.dx6023516) [View more Cottages in Abita Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Abita-Springs-Cottages.d6023516-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.47954%2C-90.03591&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k8Sx-Vkk-aXwq6xMoTvIfJOhIk0=) Abita Springs, LA ### What's nearby - ![Pastel Sky over the Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125862/502bd1d6-ce38-4926-b0e4-a6afd8e9253b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fontainebleau State Park 17 min drive \- 12.3 miles - Abita Brewing Company 2 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Covington Trailhead 6 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Chappapeela Sports Park 29 min drive \- 29.9 miles - Lakefront Arena 58 min drive \- 65.2 miles ### Getting around - New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) 55 min drive ### Restaurants - RaceTrac 7 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 6 min drive - Abita Brewing Co. 2 min drive - Acao Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Abita Historic House - fun place to visit for a retreat full on relaxation. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Abita Historic House - fun place to visit for a retreat full on relaxation.? ### What time is check-in at Abita Historic House - fun place to visit for a retreat full on relaxation.? ### What time is check-out at Abita Historic House - fun place to visit for a retreat full on relaxation.? ### Where is Abita Historic House - fun place to visit for a retreat full on relaxation. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Abita Historic House - Retreat to a full on relaxation and fun place to visit! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jojo L. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing cozy stay Beds were very comfortable and house was well appointed. Great location. Hosts were great. ##### Jojo L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thornton P. 17 Feb 2025 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 ##### Thornton P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kristi B. 23 Feb 2025 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! ##### kristi B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandee S. 14 Nov 2024 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. ##### Sandee S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia H. 15 Apr 2025 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! ##### Julia H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brooklyn B. 17 Mar 2025 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! ##### Brooklyn B. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny S. 30 Mar 2025 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!! ##### Penny S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 3 Jan 2024 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! ##### John S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tommy H. 15 Oct 2024 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. ##### Tommy H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany H. 4 Feb 2024 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. ##### Brittany H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie R. 3 Jan 2025 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! ##### Marie R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandee S. 7 Aug 2024 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 ! ##### Sandee S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill P. 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Right in town and near Tammany Trace path ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/52a63139-b687-4bd8-b67e-e533f0d605b7-1760311127554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/07cecd12-db16-481f-b199-13db2014f9ce-1760311129534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/140642b4-ea1e-4908-a1f2-b0fb2ea15762-1760311126973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0cd506c8-8302-45f7-8cb5-c78a65d73381-1760311126570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jill P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christi B. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved our stay at this cute historic house—perfect size for two and super comfy. It was the ideal home base for visiting friends and family nearby. We walked to the Abita Brew Pub (great live music and food—definitely try the root beer float!) and the Sunday farmers market.Quick drive into downtown Covington for awesome shops and restaurants—check out the bookstore \*Oxlot Books\*, it’s a gem.The host was super responsive and everything was easy. We’d absolutely stay here again! ##### Christi B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela N. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful weekend. Great place for cyclist. You can ride the Tammany Trace trail and enjoy nature and wildlife along the way. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. You can walk anywhere in this little town safely. The cafe was great for breakfast. Very friendly kind people. All around good experience. We will for sure go back. ##### Pamela N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Abita Springs Cute town and wonderfully helpful hosts!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. 14 Nov 2024 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! ##### Amanda S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. 29 Dec 2023 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. ##### Anne S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ---