Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos.

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Gulfport, MS

Gulfport Beach5 min walk
Island View Casino7 min walk
Mississippi Aquarium3 min drive
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue bunk

1 Single Bunk Bed

Crystal

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Center Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bath off Blue Room (bunk room)

Toilet

Master Bath (compact with all you need)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This gem of a house has just been lovingly restored & renovated. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Gourmet kitchen with gas stove and copper vent, marble butcher block counter and marble backsplash, cast iron/porcelain clawfoot tub center bath & full-size shower off master. 2 1/2 baths make staying more comfortable. Full front porch and a glimpse of the Gulf. Steps to the Island View Casino. Come and stay, cook, visit the beautiful coast, the property is less than 2 miles from the Ship Island ferry and beaches which boast white sand and fun. Great place for a romantic getaway or a family stay.. The neighborhood is friendly, but not fancy. If you prefer a gated community with no diversity, this may not be for you. Some homes nearby in varoiys states of repair after storms and such. The home is my prized renovation that we rebuilt from the ground up, but kept the original longleaf pine floors, 9-foot ceilings, and gorgeous diamond windows, hence her name. If you are looking for something special and NOT generic, you have found it! More recent pictures of finished bedrooms coming - 2 bedrooms have a bath, and one near the back (2 twin-sized beds) is on the right side of the house.

Property manager

Lilly Allen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking on street. Can use back area watching trees and the gas line.

Injury to my windows on french doors or my turntable will be charged at 250. No flushing pads or wipes ever, please. Squeege the shower door

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Gulf Islands Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center or Coliseum Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulfport, MS

What's nearby

Gulfport Beach - 5 min walk
Island View Casino - 7 min walk
Port of Gulfport - 14 min walk
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 14 min walk
Mississippi Aquarium - 3 min drive

Getting around

Gulfport Amtrak Station - 15 min walk
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Island View Casino Buffet - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Prime Cut - 8 min walk
Tamale Shak - 18 min walk
The Diner - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos. ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos. ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos. located?

Located in the heart of Gulfport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Island View Casino. Bellissimo Spa & Salon and Port of Gulfport are also within 15 minutes. Gulfport Amtrak Station is 15 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

22 July 2022

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

The Diamond Sparkles!

My sons and I completely enjoyed our stay and Lilly's renovated Diamond Bungalow. Near the beach...just a short drive up the coast to Biloxi....cool and comfortable. The train was actually comforting as childhood nostalgia. We had absolutely no issues whatsoever! Thank you Lilly!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

13 June 2022

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

Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach!

Beautiful home! Very clean the beds were super comfortable. The beach was less than a 5 minute walk away. I highly recommend staying here the house had lots of charm. We have zero complaints!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan O.

4 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Lovely home bad neighborhood

Lovely home, beautifully decorated. Unfortunately the neighborhood is not desirable.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

22 May 2022

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

Diamond

Check in and out were effortless. The house was everything we could have wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

18 May 2022

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

Mothers Day getaway

This house was perfect for the weekend super close to the beach and very nice homely feel. We will go back for sure

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lilly Allen

My dream was to restore an old property somewhere close to the water. This was it. We gutted to the studs in the areas that were destroyed, raised and straightened, and saved the floors and picture moulding, but most important, the diamond mullion windows ! A dream to do. Now I share it with you. This isn't my business, this is my home. It may sound corny, but it's personal.

Why they chose this property

A true craftsman down to the solid pillars. Lath and plaster walls, solid wood construction, old single-paned windows (not energy efficient, but true to her heritage). I saved this house from demolition.

What makes this property unique

The home is on the National Registry of Historic Places, but the blessing is that I learned this after much research and work. It was built in 1923 and has withstood many, many storms. Uniquely, she didn't flood during Katrina, but the word on the street was that the chicken that the port brought in was all around the neighborhood making for one big mess. Fortunately, we have moved from that terrible time and now again hear the trains whistle (yes, several times a day), feels like moving back in history. Gulfport is gorgeous, with grit and interest. I love it.