$560,000
Alexandria, LA 71303
MLS# CN2524498
3100 sqft
1 / 40
Property Description
Welcome to the Hardtner house and the Lone Pine Cottage. This property presents an opportunity for someone to acquire and operate a successful, established Airbnb business with a long list of loyal and repeat guests. The historic Hardtner House, circa 1895, and the Lone Pine Cottage, the Hardtner Houses' "Little Sister", are situated on two park-like acres in a secluded setting. The House has been beautifully restored, preserving its character, and the Cottage was completely renovated in 2024. The Hardtner House is 2,500 square feet and features two living rooms, a study, a dining room, a full kitchen, a king-sized bedroom, two Bathrooms, and a sunroom on the first floor. The second floor features an ample open space with two queen beds, two bean bags, a bathroom, a coffee bar, a baby bed, and a gym/sunroom equipped with two cots. The entire house is available for rent through Airbnb, with additional listings for Side A and Side B. The whole house can be rented out, or sides A and B can be rented individually. The Lone Pine Cottage is 600 square feet and features a living room with a Murphy bed, a small kitchen equipped with a refrigerator-freezer, sink, microwave, countertop oven, basic kitchen essentials, and a dining table. Additionally, there is a queen bedroom and a bathroom. The house can accommodate six guests, and the cottage two to three. Rated as an Airbnb "Guest Favorite" and "SUPER HOST," it is just 10-15 minutes from hospitals, ballparks, shopping, services, restaurants, and more. The property is set in a quiet, peaceful, private, park-like environment on 2 acres of beautiful land. There is ample parking and two mostly shaded acres perfect for walking and jogging. The 2 acres comprise two separate 1-acre lots, which are already surveyed and divided into two distinct parcels. This presents the opportunity for more cottages and other creative ideas. For more information, search for the following on Google to find the individual listings for each unit on Airbnb. (1) Hardtner House- Best Stay in Alexandria, LA, (2) SIDE A - Historic Hardtner House c.1895, (3) SIDE-B - Hardtner House has Character & History (4) Lone Pine Cottage - Hardtner House "Little Sister"
Details
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Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 180.65
Document Modified: 2026-02-12 09:09:28.052180
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-10-07
Listing Price: 560000
Current Price: $560,000
Modification Timestamp: 2026-02-12T15:09:41Z
Photo Modified: 2026-02-12T15:04:31Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Legal Desc: ---2 ACS: IN SECS. 23 & 24, T4N-R1W; 200' ON RD X 435.6' (5000 IMP 5425 / 10850)---(CB 1299-141 MORGAN)(CB 1811-392 HUBBARD)
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 2
Stories: 2
SqFt - Total: 3100
SqFt - Source: Public Record
Number of Units: 2
Acres: 2
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Welcome to the Hardtner house and the Lone Pine Cottage. This property presents an opportunity for someone to acquire and operate a successful, established Airbnb business with a long list of loyal and repeat guests. The historic Hardtner House, circa 1895, and the Lone Pine Cottage, the Hardtner Houses' "Little Sister", are situated on two park-like acres in a secluded setting. The House has been beautifully restored, preserving its character, and the Cottage was completely renovated in 2024. The Hardtner House is 2,500 square feet and features two living rooms, a study, a dining room, a full kitchen, a king-sized bedroom, two Bathrooms, and a sunroom on the first floor. The second floor features an ample open space with two queen beds, two bean bags, a bathroom, a coffee bar, a baby bed, and a gym/sunroom equipped with two cots. The entire house is available for rent through Airbnb, with additional listings for Side A and Side B. The whole house can be rented out, or sides A and B can be rented individually. The Lone Pine Cottage is 600 square feet and features a living room with a Murphy bed, a small kitchen equipped with a refrigerator-freezer, sink, microwave, countertop oven, basic kitchen essentials, and a dining table. Additionally, there is a queen bedroom and a bathroom. The house can accommodate six guests, and the cottage two to three. Rated as an Airbnb "Guest Favorite" and "SUPER HOST," it is just 10-15 minutes from hospitals, ballparks, shopping, services, restaurants, and more. The property is set in a quiet, peaceful, private, park-like environment on 2 acres of beautiful land. There is ample parking and two mostly shaded acres perfect for walking and jogging. The 2 acres comprise two separate 1-acre lots, which are already surveyed and divided into two distinct parcels. This presents the opportunity for more cottages and other creative ideas. For more information, search for the following on Google to find the individual listings for each unit on Airbnb. (1) Hardtner House- Best Stay in Alexandria, LA, (2) SIDE A - Historic Hardtner House c.1895, (3) SIDE-B - Hardtner House has Character & History (4) Lone Pine Cottage - Hardtner House "Little Sister"
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: NOMAR
Currently Not Used
Acreage Range: 1 - 2.99
Siding
Wood: 1
Parking
Parking Lot: 1
Foundation
Piers: 1
Slab: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMM
Originating System Key: 52630611
Originating System Listing ID: 2524498
Originating System Name: ROAM Matrix
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 315
Street Name: BROWNS Bend
Parish: Rapides
State: LA
Zip Code: 71303
Area: 100 Rapides, Alex Side
Tax Assessment Number: 24-24-31002-6
Directions: Bounding Streets: BROWNS BEND
Property Features
Siding: Wood
Parking: Parking Lot
Foundation: Piers; Slab
Roof: Composition
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
New Attachment IDX
Listing Office: LATTER AND BLUM Central Realty LLC
Last Updated: February - 12 - 2026
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