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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 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Old Mandeville Location Location
Enjoy walks on the lakefront, sunsets, eateries, pubs, kids park with splash pad, 31 mile bike path and more all within walking distance of our cottage. Our pet friendly home is next to the woods of Little Bayou Castine. Enjoy a private woodsy feel in the heart of Old Mandeville. Under house pool table and grill . Fenced area. Two bikes. 3 bedrooms (4 beds) ,open floor plan. Perfect place to relax in the heart of Mandeville.
The space
Fenced in dog run, plenty of porch space and under house outdoor living. Pool table , Fire Pit, bikes, Dart board, grill. High end appliances, washer and dryer ,Baby High chair, Pac and Play, High speed WiFi ,TVs in every room.Massage chair. Plenty of our guests have said they like to stay in Old Mandeville for the safe historic atmosphere and love the quiet woodsy private location of the cottage and New Orleans is 30 mins. away across the lake.
Guest access
You get the whole Cottage! Key pad entry. Bikes and a Pool Table. There’s a public boat launch across the street. Plenty of extra free parking on Jackson Ave for large moving vans and trailers. Feed the sea gulls. You can explore the lake and bayous with Kayak tours. Google it.
Other things to note
Relax and enjoy the lake, neighborhood shops and restaurants. Remember, New Orleans is about 30min. car drive. Fontainebleau State Park is five minutes away. Local amazing restaurants that require reservations are -Gallagher’s 527 ( maybe the best steaks in New Orleans )
Rips on the lake ..great seafood ,salads and Lake views
- Rest A While (redone 100 year plus buildings on the lake with bars and dining)
- Nuvolari‘s ( romantic Italian cuisine)
Plus many more ..google lousiananorthshore
The space
Fenced in dog run, plenty of porch space and under house outdoor living. Pool table , Fire Pit, bikes, Dart board, grill. High end appliances, washer and dryer ,Baby High chair, Pac and Play, High speed WiFi ,TVs in every room.Massage chair. Plenty of our guests have said they like to stay in Old Mandeville for the safe historic atmosphere and love the quiet woodsy private location of the cottage and New Orleans is 30 mins. away across the lake.
Guest access
You get the whole Cottage! Key pad entry. Bikes and a Pool Table. There’s a public boat launch across the street. Plenty of extra free parking on Jackson Ave for large moving vans and trailers. Feed the sea gulls. You can explore the lake and bayous with Kayak tours. Google it.
Other things to note
Relax and enjoy the lake, neighborhood shops and restaurants. Remember, New Orleans is about 30min. car drive. Fontainebleau State Park is five minutes away. Local amazing restaurants that require reservations are -Gallagher’s 527 ( maybe the best steaks in New Orleans )
Rips on the lake ..great seafood ,salads and Lake views
- Rest A While (redone 100 year plus buildings on the lake with bars and dining)
- Nuvolari‘s ( romantic Italian cuisine)
Plus many more ..google lousiananorthshore
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Mandeville
Located in Mandeville, this holiday home is near a water park. Fontainebleau State Park and Fairview-Riverside State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum and Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mandeville, LA
What's nearby
- Fontainebleau State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Mandeville Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Canal Street - 49 min drive - 70.8 km
- Bourbon Street - 50 min drive - 71.5 km
- Port of New Orleans - 51 min drive - 73.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Wendy's - 3 min drive
- The Greystone - 20 min walk
- Tandem Coffee & Cocktails - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
District C.
9 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
District C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Christine M.
1 September 2025
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Christine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
14 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shirley A.
15 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shirley A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jordan A.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay, Close to Waterfront
Jordan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and home
Kim L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Milton D.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Milton D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon W.
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
Sharon W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
howard b.
30 August 2023
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Great House
howard b.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zack L.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location!
Zack L.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kierra V.
1 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Kierra V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family
Megan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Theresa M.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful lakeside
Theresa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
aimee S.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Groom and groomsmen
aimee S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krystal T.
17 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay!
Krystal T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Landon W.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Landon W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
21 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen D.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Renee M.
23 November 2025
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Sherry F.
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About the host
Hosted by Michael Mesa
We are Mike and Carol. We have this lovely family lake house in the heart of Old Mandeville that we decided to short term rent. It’s very clean , comfortable and only a block from the lake. We live around the block so are available if something needs addressing. Come visit and enjoy our place!
Why they chose this property
Our lake house is one block from the lake. Enjoy sunset walks, restaurants, shops and pubs all within walking distance. We have under the house pool table, dart board, refrigerator, table and bikes for use. Fire pit too!
What makes this property unique
Our place is near everything! Perfect for attending weddings, visiting families, etc. 3 bedroom 4 beds and large sectional couch that could sleep 2.
Languages:
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