[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs Vacation home in Abita Springs with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201700/40201604/7be46432.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201700/40201604/1ba396cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201700/40201604/e658680e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201700/40201604/2ce5c15c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40210000/40201700/40201604/b2150970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Abita Springs guest house is nestled under live oaks, offering a cozy retreat with a screened-in porch overlooking the backyard. Just 6 blocks from Abita Brew Pub and within walking distance to shops, cafes, and parks. This charming home features three bedrooms with one king bed, one queen bed, and one full bed. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - 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 - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89847600/89847572/6c8e5d87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Cottage/Walk To It All/30 Mile Biking Path/Abita Brew Pub Restaurant Abita Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=89847572&PinnedHotelID=89847572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395000/33394987/ece9c17b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Country Cottage w/ Pool in Abita Springs. 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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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We are not a childproof home ### 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property In the of Historic Abita Springs! Historic Abita! Walking Distance to Everything! ## About the area Located in Abita Springs, this vacation home is in the city center. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abita Brewing Company and Pontchartrain Vineyards. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. [Visit our Abita Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Abita-Springs.dx6023516) [View more Vacation homes in Abita Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Abita-Springs-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6023516-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C30.47366%2C-90.03238&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oAPcBnvNjVH8mg_l2MGxAvfbVTk=) Abita Springs, LA ### What's nearby - Abita Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - Covington Trailhead - 8 min drive - 8.6 km - Egan Health Care-North Shore - 11 min drive - 11.1 km - Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive - 11.8 km - Fontainebleau State Park - 21 min drive - 19.8 km ### Getting around - Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Abita Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive - ‪El Portal Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mugshot's Grill & Bar - ‬8 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? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs located? > Located in the heart of Abita Springs, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Abita Brewing Company and within 6 mi (10 km) of H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Covington Trailhead. Bogue Falaya Park and Egan Health Care-North Shore are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? 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