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Sleepy Lagoon Cottage - On 30 lush acres & just minutes from Downtown Covington!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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The den of the Cottage is so calming and comfy!
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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Covington, LA
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Abita Brewing Company
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Sleepy Lagoon Cottage - On 30 lush acres & just minutes from Downtown Covington!

Sleepy Lagoon is an incredibly picturesque, park-like property that offers 30 acres just minutes from shopping, dining, and outdoor activities in Downtown Covington. When you enter the gates of Sleepy Lagoon, driving up the long, azalea-lined driveway, past a barn, fenced paddock, and an expansive green space rife with oak, pine and magnolia trees, you immediately forget the busy streets you just left behind. Next, you pull up to a beautiful fountain in the center of the majestic koi pond that flows into the lagoon below from which the property gets its name. The lagoon is dotted with cypress trees and live oaks and winds throughout the property. Wooden bridges and lighted, elevated walkways along the water beckon guests to take a stroll around. At the end of the driveway sits The Cottage, welcoming you with its front porch swing and ceiling fans. Inside, you'll find a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a bonus space that sleeps two additional guests, that was completely renovated in April 2020. The Cottage offers all the amenities of home, from all necessary cookware, serving ware and appliances in the kitchen to extra linens and towels for each bedroom. The den and all three bedrooms feature wall mounted Smart TVs with high speed internet connection. A brand new washer and drier set can be found in the laundry area just beyond the breakfast table. The Cottage has a carport and ample space for extra parking. There is a charcoal bbq grill (charcoal and lighter fluid provided), as well as a large Blackstone griddle for you to enjoy. If you're wanting to explore even more of the grounds, you'll want to stroll to the back of the property, where you'll find the cliffs overlooking the Bogue Falaya River. A walkway allows you to travel down to the water where you can enjoy the feel of the white sandy beaches under your feet and the relaxing sounds of the babbling water in your ears. If you love to fish, be sure to bring your poles and bait so you can fish in our stocked ponds (catch and release only, please!) Sleepy Lagoon is a place like no other. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you here!

*Please note, every booking at Sleepy Lagoon's Cottage includes $10k damage protection coverage, as well as $1M dwelling and liability coverage for the entire length of your stay. You will see this listed as a $38 "Administrative Fee" on your pricing.

*Please note: We use Minut at The Cottage to monitor noise decibels. The Minut device is located in the kitchen above the refrigerator. The device only monitors noise level. It does not record audio whatsoever. Please do not tamper with or remove/disable the device.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 0–17
All children must know how to swim.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave the door unlocked and both keys hanging in the entryway.
Please take all trash to the cans by the front gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please understand that there are multiple water features on the property (lagoons, ponds, etc). All guests must be able to swim.
Guests are provided two keys to the Cottage upon arrival. Each lost key will result in a $50 fee.
EV car charging is expressly prohibited without prior approval and may incur additional fees.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Louisiana Children's Discovery Center and Safari Quest Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Covington, LA

What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Egan Health Care-North Shore - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Abita Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 27 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleepy Lagoon Cottage - On 30 lush acres & just minutes from Downtown Covington! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sleepy Lagoon Cottage - On 30 lush acres & just minutes from Downtown Covington!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleepy Lagoon Cottage - On 30 lush acres & just minutes from Downtown Covington!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleepy Lagoon Cottage - On 30 lush acres & just minutes from Downtown Covington! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Saint Joseph Seminary College and within 6 miles (10 km) of Covington Trailhead and H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum. Bogue Falaya Park and Egan Health Care-North Shore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and accommodating, cozy house. The grounds are very well kept and make staying in Covington extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and has so much to explore. The house is in pristine condition and was spacious enough for our family and friends who came. The host was very welcoming with nice little touches that made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Slice of Paradise!

Absolutely loved this property! Exactly as described. House was very clean and comfortable. Our boys truly enjoyed fishing in the ponds in the property which were very well stocked and maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann W.

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

Sleepy Lagoon cute and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is very quiet and peaceful. The décor was beautiful and the beds were comfortable. Stacey was good host. We will most definitely stay in at Sleepy Lagoon again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Granger

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

Great Host & Property

Stacey did a great job of communicating with us. The cottage was adorable, comfortable, and stocked as needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Better than a hotel Stay

Retirement surprise party for a vice president and her family. All other hotels were booked. I reached out to Stacey and the rest is history! The property was amazing and way better in price than two hotel rooms. I have this host and property in my back pocket from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMY H., Pittsburgh

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

Amazing Rental

Stacey was an amazing hostess. Everything we could have possibly needed for our stay was there. Between the makeup wipes, the throw blankets, and the toiletries, everything was at our disposal. Easy access not only to the host but to the property. Stacey provided prompt responses to my questions and the property was awesome to walk. Overall, a great stay with a great hostess.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Awesome experience!

Stacey was very welcoming and made us feel totally at home. The house is located on a beautiful piece of land, feels brand new and was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. Our only regret is that we were staying for only one day. We’ll definitely stay again when we visit Covington in the future. Scott
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

What a wonderful stay at Sleepy Lagoon!

This was a beautiful property and perfect for our stay. Stacey had everything that we could have needed for our weeks stay. It was clean and lovely. All instructions that we needed were clear for us and we did not have any problems whatsoever. We had meetings all day so we were not able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors here so I would not hesitate to come back again to be able to enjoy all that is available here. I hope we will be able to come back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

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

Covington, LA Getaway

We arrived Sunday afternoon and left Friday morning. Check-in and check-out were simple, hassle free. The kitchen was well stocked.The grounds were amazing! Went for a few walks to the river as well as around the lagoon. We enjoyed a campfire one evening. The house itself was spacious and the beds were comfortable. There were plenty of places to get a bite to eat, local eateries as well as the usual chain places within a 15 minute drive. For a great cup of coffee or beans to grind in the coffee grinder I recommend Haven in Covington. I would also recommend Fontainebleau State Park which is about 25 minutes away. We drove to New Orleans to visit the WW II Museum and the French Quarter. There are plenty of other things to do in the area. I wish we had more time to enjoy the grounds though.Time to just hang out around the property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlin L.

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

Beautiful house and property

My girlfriends and I stayed here one night after having brunch at The English Tea Room and a Spa day at Stone Creek Club and Spa in Covington. We loved our visit to Covington and will back! The house was clean and updated. The only downside was that all outdoor amenities are not at this house, they are at the main residence. You must walk/drive to be able to enjoy outdoor patios/fire pit etc... and those amenities are not private. Other than that, it was a lovely house and comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location was excellent and the house was very comfortable. AC was COLD which makes for a great night's sleep. Clean, accommodating, and dog friendly!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a pleasure!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toye W.

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

Perfect Location, Comfort, Convenience, Relaxation

Great place to relax, beds are comfortable. Smart TVs in the rooms. We were allowed complete access to all of the property which includes ponds, a river stream, and areas around the property to sit and enjoy the scenery. Couches and chairs are also very comfortable. Soaps, lotions and other commodities are available for use. Its almost like the owners prepared for us to forget things. Fishing on the property was also fun. Overall, we completely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH W.

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

Fantastic property

Booked this property for family to stay while attending son's wedding. Could not be happier Will definitely stay again. Stacey was an absolute pleasure to work with
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

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

Peaceful Setting

The purpose of our trip was to attend a wedding. The Sleepy Lagoon became the main event, rather than the wedding. We were close to the Global Wildlife Center, which our 3 year-old loved. We had a family nature day fishing and wading in the creek. This VRBO provided all the comforts of home. I highly recommend staying at the Sleepy Lagoon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie N.

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

Wedding weekend

In town for a family wedding for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby B.

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

Wonderful!

This is such a beautiful property! The grounds and lakes and the fountains are gorgeous! We have not been this relaxed in years! Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

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

Couples trip

We did a couples trip and I tell you everyone approved this 10 out of 10 stay.This place made our stay feel like home. Our 2nd day we had all our reservations cancel due to a unexpected storm and this cottage provided enough space to play games (that's already provided) we were able to cook and clean with out extra store runs. Everything mentioned in the description was just as it says. The host greeted us with detailed instructions that I read out loud to my party 30 minutes before arrival and they felt welcomed before the arrival. The level of hospitality is unmatched. The community was very welcoming as well. No complaints !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabra H.

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

Relaxing and comfortable!

The place was cozy and relaxing in all ways. We especially thought the beds were super comfortable. Our most favorite part was being able to walk around the property to the little ponds and the beautiful, quiet creek. We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Nice Property

The house was as advertised. It clean and ready, well stocked with supplies. The layout is beautiful as well as the grounds. A very well kept home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Short Stay, All Good!

A quick visit to friends in the area. Location is great - away from bottleneck traffic between Mandeville and Covington. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Beautiful Setting!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The host was very responsive! Would recommend. Hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Great Stay

Home was immaculate! Service was easy and stress free!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady S.

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

great stay

Everything was perfect, what a great property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Rase

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The property at Sleepy Lagoon has been in my family since 1996. My parents lived here and renovated the front two homes in the late 90s. Shortly thereafter, they built the Cottage on the property. After both of my parents passed and all four of our kids graduated high school, my husband Mike and I decided to move out to the land and renovate the homes, one by one, to be offered up as short term rentals. The Cottage is the first to come on board! We LOVE living at Sleepy Lagoon and we enjoy hosting guests from all over the country (and the world!) The 30 acres provides a quiet sanctuary from the "real world" but is just a short three mile drive to all necessary amenities. You'd be hard pressed to get us to return to suburban living!!

Why they chose this property

Sleepy Lagoon sits on 30 private acres. We are in a rural area but only a quick 5 minute drive to Downtown Covington!

What makes this property unique

The property itself is quite unique! There are spaces to relax, reflect, fish, swim in the river, eat outdoors...the possibilities are endless! Take a stroll around to enjoy the lagoons, ponds, fountains, raised walkways, seating areas, and riverfront.

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