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Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Abita Springs, LA
  • Abita Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Covington Trailhead
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Sofa Bed

front bedroom

1 King Bed

master bedroom

1 King Bed

middle bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

middle bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Rhonda Scorsone
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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
We are not a childproof home
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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
All guest must match the number booked. We do not allow guests to host parties or events with unregistered guests.
No smoking in the home or the screened in porch Loud noise ordinance ends at 10:00 pm
No Animals

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Abita Springs

Located in Abita Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Saint Tammany State Game Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Abita Springs, LA

What's nearby

  • Abita Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Covington Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Egan Health Care-North Shore - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs located?

Located in the heart of Abita Springs, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (3 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Great location!

Great location; close to the trace, restaurants and brewery. The house is so cozy also and decorated so well. The house had all the amenities we needed, and Rhonda was great to work with. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Lovely home

This quaint home is cozy, nicely decorated, and in a very quiet location. It is roomy and the kitchen is well stocked. The owner was helpful and easy to work with. We enthusiastically recommend it for an interesting and restful getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

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

James D.

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

CHS Reunion

Great spot. Quiet and peaceful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Great stay and host

Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Lovely cottage in Abita Springs

Our stay was perfect! Everything we needed was in the cottage, beautiful walking trails nearby and good Restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

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

Gregory F.

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

Abita Springs

Very well appointed, lovely location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Fran K.

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

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

Mitch B.

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

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

David W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rush C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

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

Shannon B.

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

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

Peggy S.

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

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

Cody W.

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

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

Elena A.

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

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

Joseph L.

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

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

Julie K.

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

Abita springs home away from home

Our group of two couples had a wonderful getaway at Rhonda's home. It was clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We especially enjoyed the proximity to the Trace and the ease of renting bikes and exploring the area. We loved the fire pit with provided log too, and enjoyed making stores! Rhonda was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

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

sandra b.

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

Friends’ Get Together

Rhonda was the perfect host. Property was just perfect. All the beds were super comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Everything we needed was there. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the two porches, especially for our morning coffee. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. So homey and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Better than advertised

This home was set up with everything you need, great linens, clean as a whistle and a perfect floor plan. Apologies to the area hotels but this is a much better alternative. We will definitely be back! Thank you Joe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B., Fort Worth, TX USA

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

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

Jennifer S.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Scorsone

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I am a local that enjoys this little historic town. I love history and art. I am the mother of twin daughters that are 27 years old and they help maintain this operation. I enjoy talking to people and seeing them smile.

Why they chose this property

This is a very stylish, cute, cozy under the Live Oaks and its relaxing and spacious for any occasion.
It is also on a secluded road where there is not constant traffic. The only traffic would only be the neighbors coming and going. All of the neighbors are very nice and very trustworthy. Very relaxing. You are in walking distance to the heart of town where everything is. You are three blocks away from the St Tammany Trace for biking and walking. It was an old railroad which is now a 31 mile track for walking, running, biking, and horse back riding. This town was an old boarding town for people who traveled here to relax and come get well if they were sick from the medicinal healing powers of the water, discovered by the Choctaw Indians. It is quite a lovely little historic town. Great amenities in town. Very safe

What makes this property unique

Not on a busy street of traffic. Surrounded by beautiful Live Oaks

It is walking distance to everything in town....only 4 blocks away

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests