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Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views

Family-friendly holiday home in Gulfport with a water park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulfport, MS
  • Place, Gulfport Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, TrainTastic
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mississippi Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1 Guest House

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1 Guest House

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Guest House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views

Enjoy beachy breezes from the porch looking at the gulf just 1 block away! A 1515 sqft house and a 1983 sqft guest house. This property is way more than just 2 houses, it was designed to for family and friends to make lasting memories.

A large yard with an enormous oak tree provides a beautiful place to relax. Water views from the porch and living room of the main house and views from living room/kitchen of guest house.
A short 200 yard walk to the beach and a 2-3 minute drive to downtown Gulfport restaurants, the aquarium, the harbor and parks.
A short drive to Gulfport or Biloxi Casinos.

The main house offers 3 bedrooms (all king beds), 2 baths (both en-suite for 2 of the bedrooms) and shareable to BR 3 from separate hallway entry (1515 sq ft). The main house has a gas range along with quality cookware and cutlery. Tv's are located in all bedrooms and the living room. There is access to Sling TV and you are welcome to use any apps you have access to while there.


Guest house is 1983 sq feet with plenty space to entertain w/ a large kitchen, outdoor, & open bar area. 1 bedroom with a king bed and twin trundles (2 mattresses) & 2 full baths . There's a pull out queen murphy bed in the living room and a loft space for the kids to play. There are also 2 twin air mattresses available. There is a large loft area with 2 6 foot bean bags and a TV. The loft area has a very low ceiling...great for kids or lounging.

Downtown Gulfport- 1.6 miles
Fishbone Alley - 1.9 miles
The Mississippi Aquarium - 1.3 miles
Gulfport Marina - 1.3 miles
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company- 1.9 miles away
Island View Casino Resort- 2.3 miles
Pop’s Brothers Popsicles (as seen on CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer)- 1.9 miles
Moses Fishing Pier – 1.6 miles
Owen T. Palmer Park- 0.4 miles
Jones Park (Ship Island Ferry) is 1.2 miles
Gulfport airport- 4.8 miles
Altitude Trampoline Park- 5.1 miles
Gulf Islands Waterpark 7.9 miles
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS)- 6.7 miles
Biloxi Coliseum - 6 miles
Naval Construction Battalion - 3 miles
Keesler Air Force Base - 10 miles
Hard Rock Casino - 11 miles
Beau Rivage Casino - 11 miles
Margaritaville - 12 Miles


Long Beach, MS- 5 miles
Bay Saint Louis, MS- 17 miles
Biloxi, MS- 5 miles
Ocean Springs, MS – 15 miles
New Orleans, LA- 80-90 minutes
Mobile, AL- 70 minutes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cameras monitor the front porch, yard, driveway and back yard.

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: 24
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider TrainTastic, or check out an event or a game at Coliseum Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Gulfport, MS

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grasslawn II - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • TrainTastic - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bert Jones Yacht Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 3 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Sarapes Tacos Y Mas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ward's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views located?

This family-friendly Gulfport holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Grasslawn II. Mississippi Aquarium and TrainTastic are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris A.

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

Great place for a golf group..

Great location with a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl V.

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

Great stay

Our family was very satisfied with the stay. Beautiful front porch, awesome guest house party area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Birthday weekend get away

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this location very nice and convenient. Just what we needed for my wifes birthday get away. We really enjoyed our stay its safe to say we'll definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Cruisin

Great location, owners were fabulous.Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Fort Campbell, KY

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

Highly Recommend

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with my group! Great stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Great Stay!

This house is set up so well between the main house and guest house. Between the two house you will have everything you need for a great stay! The kitchens have plenty of cookware, dishes and utensils. The guest house is great with the arcade games and cool place to relax. Also the beach is just a 5 minute walk!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed this property. It was wonderful sitting on the front porch drinking coffee or eating breakfast. Neighborhood is lovely. House worked great for my family, plenty of space to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey D.

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

This property is simply gorgeous! It is in close proximity to all that we planned to do; beaches, restaurants, shops and downtown area. It has fantastic walkability to all of these amenities. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property as the perfect getaway for your family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Review

Clean and nice property. Guest house was very nice and made the stay even more enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

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

Highly recommend

Host was extremely helpful and accommodating. The property was clean and amazing. Really close to the beach with all kinds of things to do nearby. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the Gulfport/Biloxi area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drake M.

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

Perfect

This house was everything we wanted and more. Great place to rent for a trip and communication with property manager was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Scott C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day stay

Guest house was trashed when we arrived. Main house was great. Internet in guest house never worked and host made no effort to resolve.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Casto Christmas

Very nice property and very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Schuyler B.

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

Great Family Getaway

This property was great for our whole family to get away for a nice break. The two houses were fantastic to allow everyone space and the property was well stocked with a full kitchen. Right down the street from the beach made it good for everyone to do their own thing since the weather was blistering hot while we were there. Host was also excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Perfect Spot

Loved this property! The house is beautiful and had met all our needs! Had a wonderful back yard with outdoor furniture, tree swing and a view of the Gulf. Ideal location for being accessible to all the Gulfport and surrounding area has to offer. Would highly recommend this property for a large group. I hope to revisit and rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wedding Weekend

My niece was getting married in Gulfport and lots of family was coming into town. This place is the perfect place to accommodate several people. We had a gathering one night and it was so comfortable and easy to do with all the space! We have already booked it again for the holidays!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Bridge Retreat

We loved the property. The guest house was fabulous. Spacious. We put up two Bridge tables and 8 ladies played Bridge for three days. Having a complete kitchen was perfect We were very comfortable in house and guest house. Had everything we needed. Owners were great to communicate with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Emileigh L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good home, beautiful location

The home was absolutely stunning - although my only concern was the guest house seemed to have some kinda of stain (looked as dog pee) from I assume the guest before. Other than that, the home was in a wonderful location. It had lots to do around it and was surrounded by fantastic scenery. The owners truly made the house very beach themed and made it feel like a home for the time we stayed. Couldn’t have asked for a better home for the girls weekend - truly a place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lance J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulfport Cottage

There was an issue with the cleanliness of the house, but the owner made things right. Owners were very polit and respectful. There was no problem when it came to communication. Ideal location. Located just off the strip. I would recommend they hire a different cleaning service and do checks regularly, to make sure house is properly cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Awesome rental and wonderful for families!

I was traveling for work but took advantage of the time in an area with family to bring along my spouse and kids. We were a party of 9 and we had tons of space to spread out and visit. It was especially nice being walking distance to the water & close to town, but also nice having the two houses so I could work or study from one (quiet house) and visit when I had breaks in the familial house. We loved the fun shuffle board games and grill/outdoor space. We took advantage of visiting the Aquarium and Children’s museum (both super nice!) I would definitely stay here again! Both homes were beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Family Gathering in Gulfport

The home and cottage was very clean and we could see the water from the porch. It was a quiet neighborhood. The cottage had old school games including pack man and a shuffle board. We have a son that uses a wheelchair and with a portable ramp no issues to get in the property. Bathroom facilities were not handicap accessible but we made it work with a little intuitive trucks. We definitely will book again Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

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

Jeeping Family

We had the best place to stay. Thank you so much . Our group was from 70 to 15 and everyone was happy. With two houses to stay in all of the Teenager boys stayed in the guest house while the 3 sets of adults were in the other one. Being able to walk to the beach was wonderful, plus all of the beach chairs and boards kept us from having to buy. This is a 10 start not just 5.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huong N.

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

Amazing Beach House for our family reunion!!

This beautiful & spacious beach house is PERFECT for our family reunion!! This place is amazing, accommodating, and has everything!! We all enjoyed the guest house which has games that we can hang out and play. The main house was for family lunch & dinners. The outside has very scenic big oak tree for family pictures and great swings & patio area to hang out! The beach is just a walk away and parking is spacious! Mandy our host was awesome and super friendly, always making sure we are okay and if we need anything. We definitely will plan to stay here again when we get a chance, I highly recommend this beautiful place!! Will refer this place to all my family and friends!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., Ofallon, MO USA

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

Annual Golf Trip

8 Guys over 55 for our annual golf trip. Communication with Host couldnt have been better. Nice place for 6 adults, but all of us had our own bed. Murphy Bed is in living room in guest house, so dont put the guy that is not going to stay up in it if you are going to party in there like we did. We spent most of the time in the guest house. Other than that we had a great time. If we get down here again we will definately stay here again, thanks again Mandy!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercy L.

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

Cherish

It was an absolutely fantastic experience. My parents are both 65+ with a myriad of health challenges. This property allowed us to give everyone needed space while still very much being together. The pictures do not do it justice. If you are looking for a way to cherish and spend cherished time with your family, this place is perfect. The owners were very responsive to any inquiry we had. May God bless all who enter and maintain this wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jay Merritt

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We have lived in the area for 15 years and have fallen in love with the MS Gulf Coast. We love the outdoors, traveling, and the restaurants from Bay St. Louis to Ocean Springs. We are glad to recommend our favorite restaurants and bars.

Why they chose this property

2nd Street is a very highly sought after area in Gulfport. It has many beautiful oaks and is one block from the beach and close to downtown. There are historic homes along the street that have been renovated and many new construction homes in the area. It is a very quiet street where you'll see many retirees walking their dogs or going for a walk/jog when the weather allows. We try to provide more than just a place to stay but a place to have memories that will last forever.

What makes this property unique


Our renovated main house was built in 1920 but has undergone many changes through the years. It was completely renovated after Katrina and has been renovated more recently by us with new paint and lovely furnishings and artwork so the home feels much much newer but with so much old world charm. The guest house was once a 5 car garage for very high end vehicles from a previous owner and was eventually converted to a living space with a bedroom, loft, living room, kitchen, and 2 bathrooms and laundry space. The exquisite garage ceiling is rare (gold colored metal finish) so we decided to keep that extra flare to tie into decorating. We love that our home and property feels like a special place to guests to unwind and reset. We love hearing from our guests who tell us about the great memories made there. We love being able to offer this experience to others.

SOME EVENTS MAY BE ALLOWED

Since there are 2 houses it will allow larger groups to stay while allowing enough privacy to have their own space where they can hang out late into the night while some go to sleep early.
The property is located just 215 yards from the beach making it easy to walk to.
There is a large yard with a beautiful sprawling oak tree overlooking water views down to the ocean.

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