Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs
House in Abita Springs, LA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Abita Springs, LA
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Reviews
10.0
Our host, Rhonda, was very helpful throughout! She made us feel welcome accomodations worked beautifully.
Abita Springs and Artiques Market were delightful
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for being a great host.
10.0
We were in town for a family wedding and the house perfectly suited our needs. It was a great property and easy process.
10.0
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!
10.0
Loved the house!! Perfect little town. Wife wants to live there now!!! Hospitality was amazing
10.0
Four of us had a great time staying at Rhonda’s house !
We loved the proximity to town and pretty much anything else . We hiked the nearby trails as well as the close by state park. The alligator farm and swamp boat ride were fun and easy to get to. The brewery tour was something different to try out.
Rhonda had all sorts of information at the house for us to peruse as well as bananas and donuts which made from a quick breakfast grab heading out the door in the morning.
The place was super clean and decorated oh so cute! We were only an hour from New Orleans so we were able to spend a day there as well.
It couldn’t have been a more positive experience! Thank you, Rhonda, for all of the communication and little details. We had a blast!
10.0
This home is absolutely lovely! We could not have asked for a better place to spend our anniversary weekend! There is so much to do around the area. Everything was within 10 mins of the house.
The home is so welcoming and decorated beautifully. Rhonda was amazing and very attentive. She made sure we all the information we needed and was so willing to answer any questions we had. Everything we needed was in the home, including a Keurig with coffee pods, creamer, sweetener etc! I loved all the little touches including the "make up towels!!"
I highly recommend booking this amazing home and appreciate that Ronda goes above and beyond for her guests. We will definitely be back!!!
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
Very well appointed, lovely location.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
8.0
Fan in bedroom with king bed made horrendous clicking and clacking sound. Not usable for sleeping. Bummer and made for a long night of sleeping.
10.0
Wonderful home and property, ideally located. Thoughtful host. Great experience.
10.0
Beautiful home, spotless and everything you need to enjoy your stay. Rhonda is awesome.
Plan on returning.
10.0
We visited family for Thanksgiving that lived nearby, and this property was appealing. Close enough to NOLO if you wanted to do that. The big surprise for us was the property is one block from the Tawanny Trail, which is part of the Rails 2 Trails system. We will go back and take our bikes the next time.
10.0
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.
10.0
Quick Stay
Great property! Clean, cozy, and convenient. Rhonda was a fantastic host. Would most definitely stay here again!
10.0
Perfect in every way
This house made our trip to visit family such a great experience. The house is the perfect size for our family of 5. We loved the space, very clean and had everything we needed!
10.0
Comfortable with Amenities
I wanted a place that would comfortably sleep 6 on real beds with two bathrooms. This was perfect. The home was gorgeous with all the amenities one would expect to find in a their own home. The screened in pack porch was delightful.
The hostess was very easy to communicate with and extremely accommodating. This gets an A+ recommendation!
10.0
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
10.0
Lovely Southern Charmer
Great home in a great location. Well stocked kitchen. Super cute home with screened porch and lovely decor. Host was great. Don't hesitate to stay here. What a gem.
10.0
Quiet, lovely cottage!
This is a great find! We found this place to be very comfortable and relaxing! The decor is quite pleasing and the two beds we used were very very comfortable! Loved the screened in porch and open floor plan! Walking to town was fun and easy. Great food nearby! The town itself is worth exploring! Love the area!
10.0
Great base to see family
We were visiting kids w/ grandkids in the area. This 3 bedroom house was perfect, we could host w/ the kitchen / back yard / firepit. The house was well outfitted, we'd love to come back.
10.0
Fun with Friends
Our group of long time friends (40+ yrs) thoroughly enjoyed our time as this beautiful home. It was a perfect place to gather. We especially enjoyed the front and back porches for our morning coffee chats. The location was convenient for our daily excursions. We hope to visit again and will recommend the home to friends and family.
10.0
Family wedding getaway
The property and accommodations were fantastic. The home was beautifully decorated. Beds were extremely comfortable. The owner of the property was extremely friendly and even provided water bottles and a few baked goods. If we ever come back to Louisiana we would definitely come back to this property.
10.0
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
10.0
Lovely cottage in Abita Springs
Our stay was perfect! Everything we needed was in the cottage, beautiful walking trails nearby and good Restaurants nearby
10.0
Lovely Home
Our stay was all that we could have asked for. The home was lovely with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on one side of the living area and 1 bedroom with a bathroom on the other side of the living area. This worked well with two families. The home smelled fresh and the beds and linens were all extremely comfortable. The kitchen is well supplied with dishes as well as food that helped us bridge a late arrival into the next morning. Abita springs is charming with fantastic restaurants.
10.0
Fabulous find. Highly recommend this property.
My Mother and I discovered this home when searching for a midway meeting point between Atlanta and Austin. What a delightful discovery!! Over the years we have stayed in several excellent vacation rental properties but Southern Oaks is truly exceptional.
Perfectly located in charming Abita Springs, spotlessly clean and flawlessly decorated. Everywhere you look are unique furnishings that have obviously been chosen by someone with a great eye. I’ve never stayed anywhere where I’ve wanted to ask the owner where she found these treasures so I could own them too!
It was also special having a well stocked kitchen. This owner freely shares many kitchen basics making it so much easier to make meals at home during Covid.
This home is steeped in love and care and we WILL be back. Thank you for an outstanding ‘home away from home’ that made this trip so memorable.
5.0
My Mother and I discovered this home when searching for a midway meeting point between Atlanta and Austin. What a delightful discovery!! Over the years we have stayed in several excellent vacation rental properties but Southern Oaks is truly exceptional.Perfectly located in charming Abita Springs, spotlessly clean and flawlessly decorated. Everywhere you look are unique furnishings that have obviously been chosen by someone with a great eye. I’ve never stayed anywhere where I’ve wanted to ask the owner where she found these treasures so I could own them too!It was also special having a well stocked kitchen. This owner freely shares many kitchen basics making it so much easier to make meals at home during Covid.This home is steeped in love and care and we WILL be back. Thank you for an outstanding ‘home away from home’ that made this trip so memorable.
5.0
We truly enjoyed our time at Southern Oaks! Rhonda was an amazing host and very kind while we stayed. If we’re ever back in the area we will most definitely be staying here
10.0
Great home in Abita Springs
We truly enjoyed our time at Southern Oaks! Rhonda was an amazing host and very kind while we stayed. If we’re ever back in the area we will most definitely be staying here😊
10.0
Perfect Stay!
This house was in a perfect location. It was a comfortable, clean, well decorated and all around perfect house to suit our needs . Rhonda could not have been nicer or more accommodating . We will definitely consider staying here again!
10.0
6 stars, if it were possible
Beautiful house, extremely well-appointed, clean and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood, blocks from the Trace and market area. The Abita Cafe is around the corner, and it's incredible. Rhonda was very communicative and hospitable. We will try to stay here again when we visit family in the area.
10.0
Awesome home, location, communication, etc. As advertised. Will definitely look to stay here again.
Highly recommend.
10.0
Great birthday weekend
My friends and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house and the location to the trace.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Abita Springs?
The average price for a rental in Abita Springs is $159 per night. This rental is $171 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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