10/10 Excellent
Karen J.
22 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Diamond Sparkles!
Karen J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Entire home
Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos.
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gulfport, MS
- Gulfport Beach5 min walk
- Island View Casino7 min walk
- Mississippi Aquarium3 min drive
- Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)12 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
Stay in a lovely historic home close to beach, town, and casinos.
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 varioud 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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
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 - 0.5 km
- Island View Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Port of Gulfport - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Mississippi Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Island View Casino Buffet - 4 min walk
- Prime Cut - 8 min walk
- Carter Green Steakhouse - 4 min walk
- Beach Boulevard Steamer - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
7.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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!
Casey S.
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
Susan O.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond
Michael P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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18 May 2022
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Arthur D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Florence D.
13 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf Port Vacation-2021
Florence D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lyndi B.
29 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place, just absolutely lovely
Lyndi B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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.
Languages:
English
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