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Quaint private cottage in the heart of Mandeville offers a quiet retreat.

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bedroom 1
bedroom 2 queen bed
kitchen table-seating for 4
great room
Bedroom 2 black out curtain

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mandeville, LA
  • Fontainebleau State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pelican Park Athletic Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Quaint private cottage in the heart of Mandeville offers a quiet retreat.

Have the best of both worlds. Newly renovated 1100sf apartment offers a quiet peaceful retreat in the heart of Mandeville but only an hour drive to the bustling French Quarter!

Two queen bedroom cottage with a full kitchen is perfect for a weekend get away. Located close to the Tammany Trace, we offer two dedicated mountain bikes to renters to explore the beautiful northshore. We are located 10 blocks from the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Complimentary coffee service.

Explore Fountainbleu State Park, enjoy the fabulous restaurants and bars in Old Mandeville, or listen to live music at nearby Rubies Roadhouse (Friday and Saturday nights only). Guests will also enjoy the peace and quiet of the property.

We have two friendly labradors on the property. They are fenced separately and won't be in direct contact, but they are on site.

Our private fenced in yard has a plunge pool which is approximately 8’ circumstance and 2’ deep. It is for the property owners private use only. We want any parent visitor with young children to understand that this small pool is on the property. Guests can access this private yard by using the emergency exit in the kitchen, so please be aware. This pool is not for guests use.

Property manager

Rebecca and John Choate
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat the cottage as you would your own house. If you used the kitchen please clean it and load dishes in the dishwasher and start it.
Clear out any food in the refrigerator and wipe down the counters. Please do not cut directly on the butcher black counters.
Please empty the trash before you leave and put it in the large black garbage bin at the end of the driveway. Load the dishwasher.

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mandeville

Located in Mandeville, this cottage is on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fontainebleau State Park 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.
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Mandeville, LA

What's nearby

  • Fontainebleau State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pelican Park Athletic Complex - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Avala Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Slidell Station - 25 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mandeville Seafood Market & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isabella's Pizzeria II - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint private cottage in the heart of Mandeville offers a quiet retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint private cottage in the heart of Mandeville offers a quiet retreat. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Quaint private cottage in the heart of Mandeville offers a quiet retreat. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fontainebleau State Park, Lake Pontchartrain and Northlake Nature Center. Southeast Louisiana State Hospital and Pelican Park Athletic Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Awesome Cottage

Great place to stay in Mandeville. Comfortable and very close to the lake front and all of the best restaurants. Worth trying.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Beautiful Place

What an amazing place true to the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

A constant delight

Very clean and lovely amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely time here. Made use of the bikes that were available and enjoyed being so close to downtown. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J r.

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

Great stay!

Great place, clean and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

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

Perfect Getaway

This cottage was the perfect getaway for my wife and I. We had plans in New Orleans, but didn't want to stay in the city. Mandeville is an easy drive to and from New Orleans. The cottage itself was super cute and clean, and has all the things needed for a weekend stay. The hosts were extremely helpful, responsive, and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Weekend Visit

We were in town for a friend’s retirement party, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was cozy, comfy, beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. Rebecca was a great host and was near by if we needed anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Beautiful, cozy cottage. Comfortable beds, impeccably clean and easy access. Bikes were a nice touch to ride to Lakefront and Spoke and Barrel for lunch. Rebecca and John, thank you for hosting us. Happy New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Enjoyable stay!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this cottage in Mandeville! It was cozy and clean. Our host was accessible and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Cozy Cottage

My sisters weekend trip was made perfect by staying at the cute, cozy cottage! Very clean and conveniently close to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

M H.

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

Cute casita in a great location

This casita sits directly behind the owner's primary residence. It has two bedrooms on opposite sides of the house. The beds are comfortable. One room has a smart TV, the other doesn't have a TV. The property is clean. The sofa is comfortable but small. The two extra chairs in the living area are not comfortable for lounging. It would be nice if there was comfortable seating for the whole family in the living area. The bathroom sink needs to be unclogged because it is slow to drain. Also, the shelf above the sink tilts when anything remotely heavy sits on it. Since there isn't much space in the bathroom, it would be nice if the shelf could hold toiletries. There was a generator or something that came on for a couple of minutes on Thurs, very early in the AM. It woke me up. I wish the timing were set so it wouldn't come on so early. Other than those very minor issues, the casita was great. The check-in process and communications with the owner were seamless. The casita is located close to the lakefront with easy access to interstate. The neighborhood is quaint and quiet. This was our second stay here, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Cozy Cottage

Beautiful little Cottage in a convenient quiet setting. Very close to restaurants and entertainment. Owner was very responsive. Cottage had everything we needed. My wife and I stayed here and made a trip to New Orleans to visit the WWII Museum, which is a must see (2 day trip easily). I would definitely recommend this location, and I would stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa F.

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

Cute and Welcoming!

My friend and I stayed here for a weekend trip to NOLA and it was so nice! The cottage is lovely and clean, super cute and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Perfect Guest House for our stay

We enjoyed our stay. We just needed somewhere to wind down after our long days at our summer camp at Fountain Bleu State Park. The house was in good proximity and Rebecca was a great communicator.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Great experience!

We stayed at this precious cottage for a family wedding at The Greystone. The location was perfect and the amenities great. We had an infant with us so we didn’t want to stay in a traditional hotel, but have a “home away from home” for a sitter to watch the baby while we stayed close. It was a very comfortable stay! Lovely property and the beds were comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad N.

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

The old Mandeville I remember

Visiting my hometown for the weekend and this cottage in the heart of Mandeville was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Family visit

We had a great stay and enjoyed the house and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mandeville Cottage

Clean and neat. Very nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Loved our stay

Quick weekend trip for a wedding. Great house. Great location. Great hosts. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

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

Wedding Weekend

My husband and I spent the weekend here along with our Son, Daughter In Law and grandson. We were in town for a wedding and everything was great. We were actually only a couple of blocks from the venue which was a bonus. Home was clean and we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J r.

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

Clean, convenient and classy

Great place, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Convenient Cottage

Very clean, beautifully decorated cottage very close to The Greystone. We were there for my son’s wedding. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M H., Cypress, TX, USA

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

Great stay in a cute, quiet cottage

The cottage is darling -- very comfortable, well decorated, and clean! It was also a little bigger than I expected based on online photos. Owner was helpful and offered fantastic communication on her end! *Unfortunately, my VRBO app wouldn't allow me to respond to her messages, and she didn't send another means (perhaps text or a direct email address) to reach her. She couldn't have known that's why I wasn't responding, however, so that's not unexpected. Just posting here so she'll know moving forward that if she never hears from a guest, that could be why.* Back to the cottage...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is a bit further from the lakefront than we had wanted, but it turned out fine for our family. It's not in a very walkable area for groups without a car. Sofa and beds were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed all of the TV options on the day it rained. The kitchen was well apppointed. A few recommendations: -I wish there had been more towels and wash cloths provided since there isn't a washer/dryer available. -The decorative orange pillow cases in the back bedroom had a foul odor. -Fan in back bedroom is terribly unbalanced. -Would've liked an extra blanket or two in the living room for movie time. -Bathroom needs a lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Old Mandeville

Great home, clean, quiet. Very enjoyable and good location in Mandeville.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca and John Choate

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