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Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Covington, LA
  • Covington Trailhead
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Abita Brewing Company
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Fontainebleau State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond

CHARMING COUNTRY RETREAT

Bright, inviting and filled with charm, this 1700 sq ft upper level duplex is a 3 bedroom, two bath guest house located on 10 acres in the country with a private entryway and drive. There is plenty of space, both indoors and outdoors, for relaxing and spending quality time with friends or family during your peaceful country retreat. The surrounding grounds include views of pasture land, farm animals, woods and a large pond. Guests are welcome to feed the pond fish and turtles, food is provided by the owners. (This is a NO FISHING pond.) This peaceful rental is an absolutely perfect place to get away from the fast-paced chaos of everyday city life and to slow down and enjoy the fresh air and peace and quiet of the country. Although located in the peaceful country, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores and other shopping are located within 6 to 10 miles. Property is located 20-25 minutes away from the Towns of Covington, Folsom, Mandeville and Abita Springs during non-rush hour, and is a one hour drive to New Orleans.

This beautiful property features 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a large combined open breakfast, dining and living room area with beautiful vaulted ceilings, 2 baths and utility room with washer and dryer.

In order to keep our prices fair for all guests, our pricing is based on the number of guests in your group. Baseprice is for the first 2 guests. The cost for each additional guest over 2 is $10 per night.

Bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 people. (If you wish to bring your own air mattresses and set them up in the great room/living room, you can book more people than 6 people.)
Bedroom furnishings include:

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full Bed

FULL KITCHEN stocked with: coffee station, stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, glasses, coffee cups, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen basics.

Amenities also include: Flat-screen TV with cable including Netflix, Hulu, Roku and Amazon Prime, free wifi, board games, central air and heat and ceiling fans. Linens and towels are included, and the utility room includes a full size washer and dryer stocked with laundry soap.

OUTDOORS: Rental outdoor space includes a large private back porch with outdoor furniture and large wooden swing. Enjoy morning coffee or breakfast on the back porch while listening to the beautiful sounds of birds all around you. Or wind down on the back patio in the evenings with your beverage of choice while the tree frogs, crickets and cicadas lull you into a relaxed state of peace. Outdoor games include cornhole and giant Jenga. Relax and picnic by the pond, and enjoy feeding the pond fish and turtles (fish/turtle food available at no charge. Fishing is prohibited.)

OFF STREET PRIVATE PARKING that pulls up directly to the rental entryway and can accommodate as many vehicles as necessary.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is prohibited inside the rental.. Smoking is allowed in the open grounds surrounding the guest house and at the the pond.

Minimum renter age is 21. Photo ID may be required upon check-in. IF YOU ARRIVE WITH ADDITIONAL GUESTS NOT NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR ORIGINAL BOOKING, YOU WILL BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL INVOICE FOR THEIR COSTS AND ASK TO PAY PRIOR TO THEIR BEING ALLOWED TO STAY. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.

Property manager

Sandra Schowalter
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pontchartrain Vineyards and Abita Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bogue Chitto State Park and Bogue Chitto River. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum and Louisiana Renaissance Festival are also worth visiting.
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Covington, LA

What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 23 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Abita Brewing Company - 26 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 30 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Bogue Chitto State Park - 36 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 38 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Tast'a Cajun A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Norma's Pizza Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ellen's Snowballs & Old Fashioned Malts - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pontchartrain Vineyards, Bogue Chitto River and Saint Joseph Seminary College. Covington Trailhead is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

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

Wedding weekend north of NoLa

We were in town for a family wedding. The location was central to family events and the wedding venue. The beds were comfortable, the house well stocked, and the hostess was amazing! And her two goats entertained us. Definitely on our stay there again list.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

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

Dr

Very clean & comfortable - everything we needed was there for us & the host was very nice to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great stay away from the city life!

Beautiful property inside and out. It was perfect and we didnt want to leave! Will stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Covington Country House

Location of property is secluded, which is just what we like. We are interested in relaxing in the quiet of the country and travelling to our destinations as we like only to return to the quiet country setting. This is how we live at home in Oklahoma, so we have the same likes when travelling on vacation. House had plenty of room and space to stretch out and relax, AC was great and the beds were comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to any Vrbo guest. No fear to Vrbo here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great stay

Super
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Lots of space

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent A.

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

Relaxing

We loved it. It was good to come in from a12 hour shift to enjoy the kitchen, hot showers, and comfortable beds. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Wonderful place

A friend and I stayed here for six days during Mardi Gras. The place is 1.25 hours from uptown New Orleans, but I am familiar with the area so locating it was not hard. Sandra gave specific details that enabled us to easily find it. Parking was safe and easy on a long gravel driveway. The house was large enough for me to store my bike in the entrance way at the foot of the stairs. The living area was very clean and attractive. Sandra had more amenities than any rental I have ever seen. She even had cotton balls which I needed as my supply was depleted! It was a very enjoyable and relaxing place to return to after long days at the parades. Thank you so very much for providing such a lovely rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Fantastic Property and Host

This was the perfect location for our family and pets. My pups loved the path around the pond. The property was lovely and peaceful. The home was spacious and clean, with all necessary amenities. The location was ideal for our travels to Covington, Mandeville, and New Orleans. Sandra is a wonderful host! We’d love to come back! Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Nice house outside Covington

We had a very nice stay on this secluded property near Covington. The house was clean and nicely furnished. We only cooked breakfast each morning but the kitchen was we equipped. The property was a little further out from Covington than I envisioned but the location proved to be a good central location for north shore locations we needed to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle d., HENDERSON, NV, USA

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

Quite retreat

The property is on acres of land, surrounded by trees and a pond with fish and turtles , which is very peaceful and relaxing. The owners leave food for the fish and turtles and you are welcome to feed them. The house itself is very well stocked with anything you need for cooking, coffee, tea and the appliances are very easy to use. It was very easy to communicate with the owners and any issues that arise were very quickly fixed. The beds are super comfortable and after long days in the “Big Easy” the were very welcoming. Thanks for the hospitality shown and will recommend your home to friends
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Quiet and spacious property

We had two traveling couples who stayed four nights for a local wedding and relative visits. The property more than met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod H.

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

Very satisfied

Very clean, lots of room, well stocked and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Awesome host and property

Sandra was amazing. Even taking care of our dogs so we could do a couple of tours. The house was beautiful and the property was amazing. So much room in the house and on the property. We sat out at the pond and walked all around it. We loved relaxing on the front porch. If you decide to rent this property you will not regret it. Loved loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Country Charm

Nice place - very nice host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Labor Day Getaway

Great place. Very quiet. Place was well stocked with everything we needed or might have forgotten to pack.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

In the country on the river

We had a great experience and the owners are awesome!! 5 stars all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john p.

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

Great Place

This is a fantastic place. Clean and great hospitality. I really enjoyed the host courtesy and grace. The property was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

The perfect place for our family and doxie!

Thank you for hosting the three of us, plus our pup. Quiet, clean, spacious, and convenient. Everything we needed for a family reunion weekend in Covington - Great retreat after reunion festivities, and close enough to Mandeville and NOLA activities/touring. Sandra is very good communicating back and forth, to meet any needs. Bedrooms are comfortable and spacious; kitchen is stocked with all the basics if you're doing your own cooking - all clean and in working order. We didn't use the washer/dryer, but a great plus to have at hand. Comfy and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

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

Baseball weekend

We had a great time stay here. It was clean and the host was very accommodating to our changing schedule. I would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dillon B.

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

Very cozy

Stayed 12 nights here. It’s perfect. Super cozy place. The drive is very easy and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

A lovely getaway

Far enough away from the city but still close enough to get to the necessities. A very quiet and relaxing stay. The necessities were well stocked. We enjoyed the calm and relaxed enviornment. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your oasis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dillon B.

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

Perfect

Super clean, cozy. Don’t let the distance on map spook you. It’s a very easy, peaceful 12min drive from town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Beautiful place in the country

The house was set up nicely, beautiful location. Very peaceful. It had everything we could have wanted or needed including fun outdoor games.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Schowalter

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