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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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Cameras monitor the front porch, yard, driveway and back yard.
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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.
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Los Sarapes Tacos Y Mas - 4 min drive
Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken - 4 min drive
Ward's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 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 does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views ?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views on 23 July 2026 start from AU$697, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The guest house was a wonderful way to accommodate multiple families on one property. The neighborhood is lovely and very walkable. We enjoyed all the amenities of this property and the beautiful oak trees added to the charm.
The host communicates well via app. The accommodations match description described. However, there was a water issue to guest house that was disclosed 2 hours prior to our arrival. We were unable to use the water in the guest house location until late evenings. The Internet in the guest house is not reliable and did not have enough bandwidth to stream basic applications. At this price point, you are getting a great arcade setup in the guest house and good bed options. The kids loved the game room. AC works great. Disappointed at the rate per day relative to functional water & internet.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Emileigh L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Lance J.
27 June 2024
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.
Lance J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Hi Lance, thanks for the review. The only issue with cleanliness we were made aware of was a stain on the sheets. We explained we had asked the cleaning service to get rid of any sheets with lines on them, which clearly they didn’t do. Instead of taking our offer to let us come address this, you accused us of not cleaning the sheets. Upon cleaning and bleaching the sheets yourself, the stain remained. I can understand the confusion but we learned this was from the cleaners over-filling the washer and it can create an issue with the drum and can leave tiny black lines on sheets. We explained this to you and offered to come change them out. We have mentioned this to cleaners many times and can’t unfortunately come unmake beds and check them before each stay. I hate that we fell short on this one but we certainly do everything we can humanly do to ensure a positive experience.
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!
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
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.
Glenda B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jay Merritt
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.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests