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

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, white furniture, and a large island with a sink. - Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's (Mandeville)
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, and a large mirror. - Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's (Mandeville)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a brick backsplash. - Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's (Mandeville)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a sunburst wall decoration, and a white wardrobe. - Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's (Mandeville)
A covered porch with a red door and a wreath, a white railing, and a bench. - Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's (Mandeville)
Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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 elevators

About the area

Mandeville is home to this cottage. Fontainebleau State Park and Fairview-Riverside State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Children's Museum of St. Tammany. Visit our Mandeville travel guide
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Mandeville, LA

What's nearby

  • A pebbly beach with shadows of trees and a calm body of water.
    Fontainebleau State Park
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mandeville Trailhead
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeshore Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jean Baptiste Lang Creole House Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • The Barley Oak
    5 min walk
  • Noir Bistrot
    9 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    14 min walk
  • Red Barn Pub Inc
    5 min walk

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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out 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 a 10-minute walk of Lakeshore Park, Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall, and Jean Baptiste Lang Creole House Museum. Mandeville Trailhead and Lake Pontchartrain are also within 15 minutes.

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

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in downtown Mandeville. Very clean cottage and a short walk to all the good spots. Also, the host is very responsive to requests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at the Blume cottage! We were in town visiting family. The location is amazing, the cottage is super cozy and well appointed and our hosts were easy to communicate with. Five stars and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blume cottage is a delight, cozy, clean, well appointed and within walking distance of the lake, shops and restaurants. The owner Kelly is easy to work with and responds quickly to questions and concerns. I would rent again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

Great hosts. Wonderful location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and atmosphere. We will be back. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect walking distance to shops and restaurants. Lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome walkable area with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Kelly is a excellent host; very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a great location with the ability to walk to restaurants, ice cream parlors, candy shops and the lake. We had a great time and were able to take the kids swimming to the state park which was only 10 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about the place. Location was perfect for walking to lake and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely girls weekend at the Blume Cottage. The cottage is in a great location, with coffee shops and other restaurants near by. It was a perfect spot for a much needed weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in the beautiful quaint town of Mandeville. Our host was so attentive checking in to make sure there was anything we needed each day. The home was spacious, clean, and I loved the beauty of it. It was in walking distance to coffee shops, unique restaurants, and the lake. It was perfect for our needs and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful place to stay - clean, well-stocked. Loved the space in the master bath! Enjoyed front porch swing and loved the party lights in the back. Decorated beautifully! Host was responsive - had no issues getting in/out of property. Loved the location - could walk to restaurants and shops. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026