You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's
Welcome to Blume Cottage, a beautifully restored historic 2-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental in Old Mandeville, Louisiana, just 2 blocks from Lake Pontchartrain and steps from the Tammany Trace walking and biking trail. This charming Mandeville getaway blends vintage Creole architecture with modern comforts, creating the perfect escape for couples, small families, girl's weekends or remote workers looking for a Northshore retreat. Walk to cafe's, bakeries, boutiques and the lakefront, or take a short drive to Fountainbleau State Park and the vibrant New Orleans French Quarter.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Pontchartrain. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3 bathrooms in the cottage.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
5 minutes on foot from Lake Pontchartrain and a 3-minute drive from Fontainebleau State Park
Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Mandeville cottage is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Wedding Groups MUST Contact owner for Permission!
Strict Noise Policy - 10pm-9am no noise outside of
No Firearms, illegal drugs, or smoking permitted
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Caution stairs -exterior and interior of Cottage.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Reviews
Blume Cottage-Historic 2BR Getaway, Walk to Lake Pontchartrain & Cafe's Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michele B.
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved everything about the place. Location was perfect for walking to lake and shops.
Michele B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne S.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay! Kelly was super attentive and check in process was easy. House is nicely done, with comfy beds and the area is so adorable! We will be back!
Jeanne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristen R.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS GETAWAY
Perfect cottage for a little R & R.
Kristen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carter J.
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carter J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
James S.
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage near Lake Pontchartrain, LA! The home was perfect for visiting family—cozy, well laid out, and incredibly charming. We especially loved the setup of the house, the peaceful backyard, and the amazing ice maker (a small touch that made a big difference!).The location couldn’t have been better—we were within walking distance to the lake, great restaurants, and coffee shops like Sweet Olive.Thank you, Kelly, for your quick responses and hospitality. We truly enjoyed our time here and would absolutely stay again!
James S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison A., Mandeville, Louisiana
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
This is a gem! Beautiful cottage with lots of outdoor space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The location was perfect and we enjoyed walking to the lakefront, coffee houses, bakery, restaurants, yoga studio, church and shops! Would definitely stay here again. Kelly was awesome!
Allison A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley D.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable!
The property was so nicely decorated. We enjoyed our stay. It had so much space! We will be back!
Ashley D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda J.
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
In the middle of all activities. However no surfaces to put luggage on.
Linda J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terri H.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great find!
Loved this rental - two king suites on different floors made for a very comfortable stay for our group of four. Very nice finishes and a beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed walking to the bakery and Italian restuarant on the same street and a nice boutique on the corner. Walking distance to the lakefront and a few other eateries in the neighborhood. Listing is just as it looks in the photos. Host was excellent helping with recommendations and always available to answer questions. Hearty recommendation - we would definitely stay here again.
Terri H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
kathleen c.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Great hosts. Wonderful location.
kathleen c.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen M.
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend & Wedding
What a wonderful cottage. My husband and I loved the location, house and appointments that were all associated with our VRBO rental. Thank you for an amazing house to share.
Gretchen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mariah G.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
The property exceeded our expectations! The house was very clean and welcoming. We will definitely keep this property in mind for future trips. The neighborhood is also super cute with a lot of shops and restaurants within walking distance including a trail on the lake. As a group of just girls we felt very safe at this property.
Mariah G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mandy C.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect vacation home
We were so lucky to have found the Blume Cottage and for it to have been available!! It’s the most well-situated home, absolutely gorgeous, and an incredibly comfortable bed. We had friends and family come by and they were all in love with the house. We’ll be back soon to visit family and will definitely be staying here. Thanks for making our first visit to Mandeville such a comfortable one!
Mandy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janie M.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend Wonder
We booked this location for a family weekend for our party of 6. Communication with the owner was superb! The curbside historical charm hides and fantastic renovation that is an amazing balance between both modern and period appropriate. The layout, design and furnishings were stunning! Main living spaces an open and comfortable while also offering petite nooks and crannies to explore, like the laundry area, coffee bar and downstairs bathroom. The bedding is exquisite-I’ve never slept as well in any other VRBO or hotel! Two doors down is a fabulous bakery and market that is the perfect place for brunch! It was too warm to sit outside in the patio area but with family right around the corner-I look forward to booking again in the fall where cooler weather will allow us to enjoy the outside areas as well. This is a gem and a secret I would love to keep all to myself!!
Janie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
mindy r.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a charming house
The house was very nice and charming. We all enjoyed our stay there. It had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. Loved walking to local shops and restaurants on the lake.
mindy r.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen D.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Come enjoy this fabulous home!
Come enjoy this absolutely fabulous home! It is spacious, immaculate, meticulously restored and updated (especially that kitchen—wow!), beautifully decorated, a great location and all of the comforts of home. Kelly’s help and hospitality were equally off-the-charts fantastic! She went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I + our 3 grandchildren had an extraordinary experience. We had high expectations, and the Historic Blume Cottage and Kelly far exceeded our expectations in every way. We were sad to leave, and look forward to coming back. Thank you so very much, Kelly!
Kathleen D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kolby D.
21 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
We loved this property! We brought our young family to this home and it was perfect. Very clean, cozy and we had great communication with the host, Kelly! We will definitely be back if we stay in the area again.
Kolby D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne L.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Stayed with lady friends to attend 3 rivers festival in Covington. The house was exactly what we wanted… lovely interior, 3 bathrooms, clean, room to spread out, comfortable cozy beds, in the heart of Mandeville, quick drive to festival, we walked to dine, drink coffee, take in lake views, shop, etc. — perfect 👍! Would rent again in a heartbeat 💗
Suzanne L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Austin A.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
The home was perfect! Beautiful kitchen (perfect if you love to cook like myself)
Rooms were very comfortable, clean and well stocked with towels.
We could walk to the waterfront.
My kids loved the backyard, plenty of room to play. Highly recommend this home!
Austin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Juan G.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mandeville
Beautiful property nicely located near shops and restaurants. We have friends who moved here some years ago and love visiting Mandeville any chance we get. Lots of hidden gems and delicious food. Kelly was a great host and responded very quickly to any of our needs. Thank you Kelly!