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Southern Oaks Guest House Downtown Historic Abita Springs. No Car Needed!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
front bedroom
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
master bedroom
1 King 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. No Car Needed!
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.
. 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 guest. *Sleeps up to 8 guest. *There is a charge of $35 per person per night over the 6th 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 guest. *Sleeps up to 8 guest. *There is a charge of $35 per person per night over the 6th guest
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
We are not a childproof home
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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Important information
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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
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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. 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 power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Abita Springs, LA
What's nearby
- Abita Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
- H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
- Covington Trailhead - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
- Bogue Falaya Park - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
- Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- RaceTrac - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Abita Brewing Co. - 3 min drive
- Acao Cafe - 5 min drive
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27 October 2025
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10/10 Excellent
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9 October 2025
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Kelle M.
17 October 2025
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Kelle M.
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10/10 Excellent
Samantha M.
26 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and host
Samantha M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Mary J.
31 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Abita Springs
Mary J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Josh Y.
27 April 2025
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Abita Springs
Josh Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Andrea G.
25 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Andrea G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
James D.
19 September 2024
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CHS Reunion
James D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Gregory F.
19 March 2023
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Abita Springs
Gregory F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Gregory R.
28 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Gregory R.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
2 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Susan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Meredith F.
25 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful get away.
Meredith F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Samantha G.
27 October 2024
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A perfect stay
Samantha G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
David W.
9 June 2022
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Quick Stay
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
22 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Diane H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mitch B.
31 October 2023
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Mitch B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Rush C.
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Covington Wedding Weekend
Rush C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
7 September 2023
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Amazing
Scott M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Fran K.
20 May 2024
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Southern charm
Fran K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Peggy S.
22 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best getaway
Peggy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
23 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable home!!
Shannon B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay
Jennifer H.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Sweet place
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joseph L.
12 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back for a second time!
Joseph L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
2 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abita springs home away from home
Julie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Elena A.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful!
Elena A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Rhonda Scorsone
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
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
It is walking distance to everything in town....only 4 blocks away
Languages:
English
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