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Charming Bungalow | Private Pool & Yard

Holiday home in Gulfport with private pool and kitchen

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4119.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gulfport, Florida

Place, Eckerd College
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Pass-a-Grille Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Upham Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Charming Bungalow | Private Pool & Yard

Welcome to Blue Hen Bungalow!

Blue Hen Bungalow is a charming, private vacation rental cottage located in vibrant Downtown Gulfport, Florida. Featuring a lovely fenced backyard, patio, and private pool, it’s the perfect spot for unwinding! Just a short distance from St. Pete Beach!

Property Highlights:
• Located in Downtown Gulfport on a quiet street across from the library
• Stroll down famous Beach Blvd. where you'll enjoy local art and food! Walk to the restaurants, shops, bars, and live music that make Gulfport famous!
• Only a short walk to Gulfport beach, fishing pier and docks, beach volleyball, playground, skate park, basketball courts and bocce court, tennis/pickleball courts, and dog parks.
• Cultural Facilities in Gulfport include the Casino, Scout Hall, and the 49th Street Neighborhood Center. These facilities offer cultural events, seminars, weddings, party spaces and more!
• Visit the white sandy beaches of St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille, just a short drive away

Accommodations:
• Kitchen w/ a small breakfast nook
• Private screened-in saltwater pool (not heated)
• Large open concept main living area with the living room, dining room and kitchen open to a view of the pool
• All linens, towels, bedding, & pillows provided
• Sleeps 4, (one queen, 2 twins)
• Kitchen is fully stocked with a coffee maker, blender, toaster, mixer, all pots & pans, dishes, and cutlery
• Professionally cleaned and sanitized
• On-Site Parking

Important Information:
• Beach chairs are not guaranteed, however, some guests or owners leave them behind for future guest use.
• Minimum age requirement of 25+ to book this unit
• For Airbnb Guests: A rental agreement will be emailed after booking
• Accessibility Notice: Limited accessible features for disabled guests are available at this time

Location Details:
• Distance to nearby beach: 4.4 mi. to St. Pete Beach
• Distance to airport: 23.9 mi. to TPA
• Distance to interstate: 2.6 mi. to I-275
• Distance to attractions: Clearwater Marine Aquarium 22.3 mi., Sunken Gardens 7.6 mi., Downtown St. Petersburg 6.7 mi., Ft. DeSoto State Park 13.8 mi., Busch Gardens Tampa 34.9 mi., Clearwater Beach 21.7 mi., Treasure Island 5.2 mi.
• Distance to some local bars/restaurants: Many eateries and bars all within walking distance, including O'Maddy's Bar & Grille, Caddy's Gulfport, Pia's Trattoria, Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli, Stella's, Sea Dog Cantina, Gulfport Brewery & Eatery, and more
• Distance to grocery: 2.5 mi. to Winn-Dixie, 2.6 mi. to Publix Super Market

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. Pete's Historic Coliseum, or consider a night out at Jannus Live. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

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Gulfport, Florida

What's nearby

Eckerd College - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Salvador Dali Museum - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Pass-a-Grille Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
Upham Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
‪Pia's Trattoria - ‬6 min walk
‪O'Maddy's - ‬9 min walk
‪Stormrunners Tavern - ‬8 min walk
‪Stella’s - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bungalow | Private Pool & Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bungalow | Private Pool & Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bungalow | Private Pool & Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bungalow | Private Pool & Yard located?

Located in the heart of Gulfport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Gulfport Beach and Gulfport Casino. Pasadena Shopping Center and Palms of Pasadena Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

27 July 2025

great time.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: have stayed at this house many times and always have a great time! love that there is a private pool and the new couch looks amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

29 Mar 2025

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

Blue hand bungalow

It was fabulous

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

3 Aug 2025

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

Check-in and check-out were stress free. We were able to go, and walk right in, after receiving our welcome instructions. The house was very clean, and had a great starter supply of everything you need, with some happy extras. The pool was wonderful, and all the appliances were in great state of the art shape, as well as a beautiful new sectional for lots of wonderful space. And, we really appreciat d Bonnie!! We had two college tours while we were there, and one requested a print out of our email last minute to use for a parking pass. Bonnie made it happen with no issues, and so pleasent. The area has lots to do, and St. Pete beach was a skip over the bridge.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

woof586

11 May 2025

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

Blue hen

The house was nicer than the pictures. Everything was spotless. The pool was our favorite spot. Also 20 steps to a really cool downtown with great shops and restaurants the beach in Gulfport was still closed due to the hurricane. Treasure island is a ten min drive We would love to stay here sgain.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

29 Aug 2023

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

Live Life in Gulfport

Enjoyed this home and the location so much for easy walk to everything!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

31 Dec 2017

Great location

We will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

21 Mar 2024

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

The best..

Lovely cottage,location, pool, outside sitting area and comfortable beds. Could use a few more wine glasses😁😁

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

26 Aug 2018

Great place!

Property was beautifull and clean. Pool was awesome. Gulfport is a small little artsy town very quaint. 5 miles from beautiful beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Bert H.

10 June 2021

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

Gulfport pool house

Good location for walking downtown Gulfport. Very private pool, great for a couple. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

13 Feb 2022

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

Great Stay

Property was located right near all the shops and restaurants. House had everything we needed and yard/patio were private. Unfortunately a bit too cool to use the lovely pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger Q., Richmond, IL

8 Apr 2023

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

Great Location, Pool, & Layout

Overall this is a great place to stay for families or two couples. The house is a short walk to many of the shops, restaurants and bars in Gulfport. The pool is great and the layout of the house, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, makes it easy for two couples to share or easily a family of six using the sleeper sofa in the front porch area. The decor was fun and very tasteful, and the kitchen area provides enough room to easily cook for a family. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, making it a wonderfully restful retreat.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

alisha c.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Cute place

House was nice. Pool was great. Nice location. Door code did not work, never got fixed. Had to use key for entry.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

9 Aug 2022

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

Perfect house and pool

We absolutely loved our house. The space was clean and cute and beachy. It felt relaxed and casual, but still very nice. I think maybe tranquil is the right way to describe it. The pool was really just the best. We were in it, or by it pretty much all day. And we were so happy with the location. All the Gulfport shops and coffee shops, and restaurants were less than a block away - we walked everywhere! Every one of us would go back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jane C., sheboygan

9 Feb 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Communication

Communication with owner or relator was awful. Requested a pool heater twice and was told it was my responsibility. Have fun trying to get a hold of someone to do this.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer M.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Where do I start.. my family and I flew in from the western ny which included 4 adults and 2 children. One adult was a disabled elder. I called management more than a week in advanced to see if we could check in 1.5hrs early and was told to call the day of check in to see. I called when we got off the plane and asked if we could check in **1/2 HOUR EARLY** and was told no because cleaning staff was still there!!! As soon as we opened the door the house smelled similar to a wet basement. We found dust bunnies and grass in corners, long stands of hair on the couch, food stains on the table runner, stains on the couch, makeup on the pillows, poor draining in the main bathroom sink and tub, dingy rugs that looked like they should have been replaced a long time ago, and some kind of spilled food stains on the coffee table that took a wipe to clean up. We spent the first day and then some washing the sheets and blankets to make sure they were clean! Considering Covid and the safety promises that are made because of it, this house was unacceptable regardless but ESPECIALLY during a pandemic. We contacted the company right away and they offered to send the cleaner back out but traveling all morning with elders and kids that was not an option for us!!! When we sent them pictures of all of the issues they told us they would refund us one night. The best parts of this property were the backyard and the bathroom off the kitchen! The kitchen was also stocked well! I would not stay again or recommend to someone.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

30 Aug 2025

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

The property was just as described, and we would highly recommend it.We enjoyed BlueHen Bungalow in Gulfport alot! Gulfport is a cute little town & walking distance from the location of the house with some restaurants, coffee shops and more.Beds were very comfortable bed and loved the new couch and the pool was perfect even though it rained quite a bit during our stay but still enjoyed it tremendously! gGood communication from the host as well. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rose F.

28 June 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Cute Bungalow but Property Mgmt Non-Responsive for Bug Problem

The bungalow was very cute and the online description was accurate, however, we had a problem with an infestation of baby caterpillars in the second bedroom the first night we were there. I contacted the property management company right away, but we have checked out now a week later and still have not heard back from them. All I wanted was a someone to get rid of the pests, but we got some Raid and took care of the problem ourselves. The backyard and pool area is wonderful, and we spent many happy hours in the pool. My main complaint would be the lack of responsiveness from the property management company. The area itself is okay although you don’t have to go far to feel like you might be in a sketchy part of town, but we had zero problems. But honestly, they would’ve received five stars from me had it not been for the bug problem and the lack of responsiveness. I would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

26 June 2025

Can't wait to stay again

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10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

27 Jan 2025

Cute, comfortable, great location

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10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

13 Nov 2024

Florida vacay

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

6 Aug 2024

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

Schönes Haus mit toller Lage

Das Haus war genauso wie beschrieben. Es bietet durch den großzügigen Wohnbereich ausreichend Platz sich bei Regen auch mal im Haus aufzuhalten. Auch der Außenbereich war sehr schön. Die kleine Überdachung spendet ein bisschen Schatten oder Schutz bei einem Regenschauer. Das Haus hat eine schöne Lage, so dass wir abends immer gerne noch eine Runde durch die Hauptstraße bis zum Steg gelaufen sind. Auch die Kommunikation mit der Agentur hat reibungslos geklappt. Bei Fragen erhielten wir immer schnelle und freundliche Antworten. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

20 June 2024

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

Wonderful Home

This home was perfect for our family. We loved having slow mornings and enjoying the pool and spending our evenings at the beach in St. Pete. The short walk to Gulfport to enjoy food, ice cream, or spending time was on pier was a bonus. We hope to return for our next beach vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

18 June 2024

Another wonderful stay in Gulfport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my 3rd year at the Blue Hen. It feels like home!! Perfect walking distance to everything. Restaurants are great, beach is beautiful, shopping is good. The house has everything you need except at my age I would love to have a pool railing. But the pool is great for early morning reading and evening swims with family. Thank you

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10/10 Excellent

Nikolay S.

1 May 2024

Rare Find!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: NextHome represented by Betty is great host. Bonnie is very friendly and easy to communicate with. This charming house is a rare find. This house has absolutely everything you need and more. Super clean and really well maintained. You feel right at home. Quiet and peaceful location very close to everything you need for a great vacation. Fantastic pool with salted water and beautiful backyard-garden space. We truly enjoyed the time being there and look forward to come back again. Strongly recommend to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great location

This bungalow is so cute and comfortable. The back yard space with the pool and fire pit was awesome. It's clean and well maintained. It's in a great location. Walking distance to downtown. We had a great stay. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

great time.

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10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

Blue hand bungalow

Lois A.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Stephanie T.

10/10 Excellent

woof586

Blue hen

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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Live Life in Gulfport

Charlotte W.

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Great location

Steve H.

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

The best..

Fran W.

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Great place!

Christina L.

8/10 Good

Bert H.

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10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Great Stay

Dawn F.