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Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's

Welcome to Blume Cottage, a beautifully restored historic 2-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental in Old Mandeville, Louisiana, just 2 blocks from Lake Pontchartrain and steps from the Tammany Trace walking and biking trail. This charming Mandeville getaway blends vintage Creole architecture with modern comforts, creating the perfect escape for couples, small families, girl's weekends or remote workers looking for a Northshore retreat. Walk to cafe's, bakeries, boutiques and the lakefront, or take a short drive to Fountainbleau State Park and the vibrant New Orleans French Quarter.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

Wedding Groups MUST Contact owner for Permission!
Strict Noise Policy - 10pm-9am no noise outside of
No Firearms, illegal drugs, or smoking permitted

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution stairs -exterior and interior of Cottage.

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
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
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

Map
Mandeville, LA

What's nearby

  • Lake Pontchartrain - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Avala Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Pelican Park Athletic Complex - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 27 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee & Cocktails - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spoke & Barrel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Liz's Where Y'at Diner - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's located?

Situated in Mandeville, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Pontchartrain and Fontainebleau State Park. Northlake Nature Center and Southeast Louisiana State Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathleen c.

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

Stay

Great hosts. Wonderful location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Adorable!

The property was so nicely decorated. We enjoyed our stay. It had so much space! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

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

Fabulous!

This is a gem! Beautiful cottage with lots of outdoor space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The location was perfect and we enjoyed walking to the lakefront, coffee houses, bakery, restaurants, yoga studio, church and shops! Would definitely stay here again. Kelly was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mindy r.

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

Such a charming house

The house was very nice and charming. We all enjoyed our stay there. It had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. Loved walking to local shops and restaurants on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah G.

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

Amazing Stay!

The property exceeded our expectations! The house was very clean and welcoming. We will definitely keep this property in mind for future trips. The neighborhood is also super cute with a lot of shops and restaurants within walking distance including a trail on the lake. As a group of just girls we felt very safe at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolby D.

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

Cozy Cottage

We loved this property! We brought our young family to this home and it was perfect. Very clean, cozy and we had great communication with the host, Kelly! We will definitely be back if we stay in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

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

Birthday Weekend & Wedding

What a wonderful cottage. My husband and I loved the location, house and appointments that were all associated with our VRBO rental. Thank you for an amazing house to share.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

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

The perfect vacation home

We were so lucky to have found the Blume Cottage and for it to have been available!! It’s the most well-situated home, absolutely gorgeous, and an incredibly comfortable bed. We had friends and family come by and they were all in love with the house. We’ll be back soon to visit family and will definitely be staying here. Thanks for making our first visit to Mandeville such a comfortable one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

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

Wonderful spot

The home was perfect! Beautiful kitchen (perfect if you love to cook like myself) Rooms were very comfortable, clean and well stocked with towels. We could walk to the waterfront. My kids loved the backyard, plenty of room to play. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Such a great find!

Loved this rental - two king suites on different floors made for a very comfortable stay for our group of four. Very nice finishes and a beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed walking to the bakery and Italian restuarant on the same street and a nice boutique on the corner. Walking distance to the lakefront and a few other eateries in the neighborhood. Listing is just as it looks in the photos. Host was excellent helping with recommendations and always available to answer questions. Hearty recommendation - we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

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

Mandeville

Beautiful property nicely located near shops and restaurants. We have friends who moved here some years ago and love visiting Mandeville any chance we get. Lots of hidden gems and delicious food. Kelly was a great host and responded very quickly to any of our needs. Thank you Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Perfect!

Stayed with lady friends to attend 3 rivers festival in Covington. The house was exactly what we wanted… lovely interior, 3 bathrooms, clean, room to spread out, comfortable cozy beds, in the heart of Mandeville, quick drive to festival, we walked to dine, drink coffee, take in lake views, shop, etc. — perfect 👍! Would rent again in a heartbeat 💗
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Come enjoy this fabulous home!

Come enjoy this absolutely fabulous home! It is spacious, immaculate, meticulously restored and updated (especially that kitchen—wow!), beautifully decorated, a great location and all of the comforts of home. Kelly’s help and hospitality were equally off-the-charts fantastic! She went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I + our 3 grandchildren had an extraordinary experience. We had high expectations, and the Historic Blume Cottage and Kelly far exceeded our expectations in every way. We were sad to leave, and look forward to coming back. Thank you so very much, Kelly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Girls trip

In the middle of all activities. However no surfaces to put luggage on.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie M.

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

Wedding Weekend Wonder

We booked this location for a family weekend for our party of 6. Communication with the owner was superb! The curbside historical charm hides and fantastic renovation that is an amazing balance between both modern and period appropriate. The layout, design and furnishings were stunning! Main living spaces an open and comfortable while also offering petite nooks and crannies to explore, like the laundry area, coffee bar and downstairs bathroom. The bedding is exquisite-I’ve never slept as well in any other VRBO or hotel! Two doors down is a fabulous bakery and market that is the perfect place for brunch! It was too warm to sit outside in the patio area but with family right around the corner-I look forward to booking again in the fall where cooler weather will allow us to enjoy the outside areas as well. This is a gem and a secret I would love to keep all to myself!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024