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Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Full size bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Minden, LA
  • Place, Academy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Minden City Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Minden Historic District
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort

As seen in Cottages and Bungalows & American Farmhouse Style magazines, this cozy, artistic cottage made popular by @simplysoutherncottage is THE PLACE to stay in Minden. This unique home has a style all its own. Mid Century Modern vibes are present throughout & you are sure to be WOW'd the minute you open the stunning, pink front door. Sara has pulled out all the stops to make certain your stay is welcoming and peaceful. This vibrant home will capture your heart & soothe your soul!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Guests take full responsibility for any damage.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave all used beds unmade.
Please turn off all lights and lock the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Academy Park and Stewart Park, while Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum and Germantown Colony Museum are cultural highlights.
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Minden, LA

What's nearby

  • Academy Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Webster Parish Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Minden City Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Minden Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Minden City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cotton's Fried Chicken - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort on 5 July 2026 start from NZ$438, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort located?

Located in the heart of Minden, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Academy Park, Stewart Park and Webster Parish Library. Webster Parish Library and Minden Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Perfect for the occasion and just completely charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DITA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly attentive host, very quiet and comfortable property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a phenomenal stay and truly thankful for the opportunity to stay in such a charming home. All pictures do not do this home justice. The spaces for each room are much larger than they appear in photos. We highly recommend staying here and encourage all to enjoy the quai t shops and restaurants downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Awww thank you!!! we hope to see you again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cutest little house! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was so cute! Loved staying in Minden and enjoyed downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikkia G.

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

Excellent Stay!

Property was very clean and I had an excellent overall stay. The host was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Aww thank you Rikkia! We hope you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect for my out of town family. We will be booking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Wonderful visit!

The house was perfect for our group. We got to relax and visit with each other and with family members who live nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful four bedroom cottage tucked into a lovely quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay so much. The decor was delightful and it was very well appointed with everything we needed. It was so comfortable and clean that we didn’t want to leave! We hope to be back in the Minden area again in the future and will look forward to another stay in the Cottage on Fort. Thanks for creating the perfect cozy home away from home, Sara!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Comfy Cozy Stay

Lovely home in a good location to all that Minden offers. Comfy beds to get a good nights sleep. The state of the art kitchen is a cooks dream.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james t.

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

charming house in a charming town

Such a beautiful home and neighborhood! I wish our trip was longer so we could stay in that house a couple more days. Sara treated us very well!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had the best time. The house was perfect! We attended my nephews wedding. The house had enough beds and was simply cozy for all of us!! The house was located close to my parents so we were able to visit but come back to the house. We had a great time and will definitely look into one of your other houses when we come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillanne O.

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

Hidden Gem of Minden

Charming cottage that is clean and renovated beautifully. We stayed there overnight and enjoyed our stay. And added bonus was the fully fenced in yard and family games. This was probably the best VRBO we’ve stayed at and we’ve stayed at quite a few! Host was also very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Oh my goodness. Thank you so much for this kind review! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

k C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Fantastic and beautiful property. Just returned home from staying here with family including my 4yr old. The house is spacious, safe, beautiful, cozy, clean. We had a blast making memories. The back porch and yard were wonderful too especially for older kids. Thank you Sara.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight G.

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

Wondwerful stay

Our accommodations were outstanding. The cottage was ready for us to check in on time. Sara was good to work with. I'd recommend this property going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Very nice house

Very nice house with easy access to the surrounding area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caren G.

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

Love this place!

Oh my goodness ! The home is absolutely adorable! So glad we were able to stay here! Sarah was quick to respond and was a wonderful host! Would 100% stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Back again

Our 2nd stay. Awesome cottage and stay! Wonderful comfy cottage that works out so very well. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA B.

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

Wonderful house

We fell in love with the house. Everything was great with enough room for sleeping. Beds were excellent and kitchen was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

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

Book Club Retreat

We decided to do a book club retreat here, and it was perfect! The house is so warm and clean and cozy. Sara is a great host! It was a perfect spot for all of us to gather, make drinks, eat food, and read but also have our space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

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

Perfect weekend!

Loved the warm, personal details of the cottage. So welcoming! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Wow what a property

This house was perfect. Everything about our stay was excellent. The house and decor was above and beyond. We had a great time hosting a Family get together. Big back yard and corner lot. Sara was a great host. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

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

Family get together

We really enjoyed staying at your home the inside was very cute and eclectic. Love love love the Christmas tree so cute. The house was very large and comfortable. Hank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Fellowship with friends

We had a great time visiting and catching up ! The house was very nice. The kitchen was well equipped. Enjoyed our stay. It just wasted long enough
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2024
Please come again and stay with us another time. We would love to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

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

So comfortable and convenient

The cottage was perfect for our surprise trip to Minden. The covered parking up next to house was great. All the beds are super comfortable. With 5 adults staying for 4 nights, we all had plenty of space to spread out. Will definitely book the cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
So grateful for you Peggy! Please come again another time! ❤️❤️

About the host

Hosted by Sara McDaniel

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Hi there! Can't wait to HOST you or STAY with you! :) If I'm your host, please know I will do everything within my power to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable! If I'm your guest, I'll probably be the easiest you've ever had! I keep to myself and will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of your home! Don't worry about trying to over accommodate me. Either way, see you soon and look forward to hosting you or staying with you!

What makes this property unique

This colorful cottage has been featured in several national magazines and in other top shelf online media outlets: Forbes, Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens and more!

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