Special beach cottage, 700 ft to the beach and 5 minute drive to downtown!
About this house rental
View beach & gulf from deck. Lovely spacious cottage with towering live oaks in the much desired area of Second Street, only a few minutes walk to white sand beaches and close to casinos, fishing & sailing, restaurants, aquarium, harbor, park with tennis courts, & more. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is quiet & comfortable, with a wrap-around deck for cooking out & entertaining. A private deck & fenced backyard is provided for peaceful evenings with a glass of wine or morning coffee. This coastal cottage is one block from the beach & gulf waters. uniquely decorated with original & antique pieces — featuring an upscale beach style mixed with eclectic & beautiful one of a kind pieces. The open-concept-style living room, dining room, and kitchen has several floor-to-ceiling windows filling the space with bright, natural light. The comfortable and spacious living room has an electric fireplace, as well as, a queen-size sleeper sofa. The kitchen, with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, is fully-equipped with everything you need to feel at home, away from home, and the dining room table seats four, with additional seating for four people at the kitchen island. There are 3 private bedrooms and 2 full baths, and the home can accommodate up to 8 guests, with 5 beds. The bedrooms are relaxing and well-appointed, with high-quality linens and plenty of closet space. One bedroom also has a desk for those in need of a workspace. There are 2 large flat-screen smart TVs with 100+ channels (lots of sports!), plus Apple TV & other streaming devices. Unlimited wifi, with access to high-speed gigabit service, is available throughout the home & even in some of the outdoor living spaces. This captivating home also has a bonus sunroom room with an indoor hammock swing!! A washer & dryer is available for your convenience, as well. Numerous amenities are provided for your comfort such as: coffee, tea, sugar & cream, bottled water, snack items, spices, plenty of paper products, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, travel toiletries, hand sanitizer, and extra sheets and blankets. And for excursions to the beach, there are beach chairs, beach towels, beach toys & a wagon. The home has lots to offer outdoors, as well as indoors, so don’t forget to spend some of your time there, too. The front and backyard are both beautifully landscaped. There is an extra large wrap-around deck along the front and side of the house, with a shaded, outdoor seating area and another area with chaise lounge chairs for those who want to lay out in the sun and work on a tan. If you like to entertain, there is a Weber propane grill with an outdoor dining table & chairs nearby for enjoying an afternoon grilling and enjoying the outdoors. The fenced backyard provides another wonderful, relaxing escape with plenty of outdoor seating and an umbrella for some shade during our hot, summer days. When not relaxing & enjoying the comforts of this home away from home, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has lots of activities and places to visit during your stay. Besides spending a fun day at the beach, the house is also located close to casinos, the Mississippi Aquarium, downtown Gulfport’s well-known restaurants & Fishbone Alley, and Jones Park & Gulfport Harbor with picnic areas, a splash pad, a Farmers Market (seasonal), and movie nights in the Summer. At the harbor, you can also take a trip to the barrier islands, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, on the Ship Island Excursion boat. Additional attractions to explore in the area are the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS), where you can swim with dolphins & stingrays. Gulfport is also situated right between New Orleans and Mobile. Day trips to either city are just a quick drive away on the interstate, west or east, of about 1 hour. Finally, some additional notes about the property, there are security lights with red switches for the front door & the deck/parking areas. For anyone unfamiliar with the area, due to the fact that Gulfport is a port city, train tracks are located just north of the beach. Please be aware that at nearly every property near the beach, you will hear the train during your stay. The majority of people become accustomed to it quickly and are not bothered by it; nevertheless, we provide earplugs for our guests during each stay. Lastly, the outdoor spaces of the property are home to quite a few tiny & adorable little tree frogs; they are harmless, so please be kind!!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
££££
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(72 Reviews)
5.0
It was in a good location very nice clean comfortable and i have no complaints
5.0
Great location, a beautiful home, and a wonderful host. It was a true vacation!
5.0
The place was so well appointed. It had everything there for you down to earplugs for bedtime for the occasional train that may come by. It was so clean too!!
Very comfortable! We loved it and would definitely rent again!!
5.0
As a vacation rental owner I am quite aware of the work involved to showcase a property so clean. This house was white glove clean. Every drawer and cabinet is organized. Anything you need is provided. The location for us was perfect with restaurants neat by. The beds were so comfortable. We totally enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
5.0
Short wall to beach. Quiet location. Train on time. We loved it and will be back.
5.0
The pictures do not give this gem justice, it is absolutely beautiful. The home was above a 5 star hotel. I never sleep all night until I this visit, very comfortable. My family was there for a soccer tournament so we did not have time to do everything we wanted. We loved the home so much we cooked in, instead of going out to eat. The home was very inviting. I can't say enough how wonderful it was to visit. I will definately visit again.
5.0
My family was there to visit my nephew who is training at Kessler Air Force Base. The location of the property makes for an easy drive to and from the base. The house was so charming and extremely clean and equipped for the guests. The property manager was available and eager to make sure we were taken care of and was very accommodating. I would highly recommend this property if your planning a trip to the Gulf Port or Biloxi area.
5.0
Very good location and well kept property. Friendly neighbors and close to activities
5.0
I have never stayed in a place so clean and so well-equipped and so well organized. Everything you need from a disposal razor to Q tips. Pictures does not do it justice. Seems it was interior decorated or the owner is very created. Antiques were also appreciated. Wonderful experience. You do hear a train during the night but ear plugs are provided.
5.0
The house was amazing. While our stay was short, we enjoyed feeling like we were home.
5.0
Wow, we loved this place! Such an amazing time, we’ll be back for sure! The location really surprised us, and we loved how Jerri made this home her own. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Gulfport, MS looking for a comfortable stay. Definitely a 5-Star rating. Thanks for everything!!!
5.0
Very good location and well kept property. Friendly neighbors and close to activities
5.0
Very clean, no lack of amenities. Everything you would need was included. Spacious. Great location to restaurants and beach access. Would definitely come back again and again.
5.0
This was such a lovely place to stay. A beautifully decorated home with lots of fun spots to relax. Several separate spaces to relax so if anyone wanted some quiet time it was easy to find. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils and the gracious hostess even supplied coffee, tea and snacks. All nestled in a beautiful area of other homes.
If back in Gulfport this is on or list of places to stay.
5.0
Home was beautiful and clean! It had everything we needed. Love that the beach was in walking distance. Would definitely stay here again! My children and grandchildren loved the cats!
5.0
Precious place, great location!
5.0
Great location! House was perfect location. Everything is as expected.
5.0
"This was our first experience renting a vacation home and this home was just amazing! We were so happy with our choice. The home was more beautiful and comfortable than we had hoped. We all felt like we were at home. The house was exceptionally clean and extremely well stocked!!! The kitchen was amazing and we enjoyed cooking together. The property management responded to our questions immediately, we were well taken care of. Would stay here again!"
5.0
This home was awesome. Super clean, super stocked. Great location central to everything. Nice, quiet neighborhood. We stayed here for “Jeepin’ The Coast” and we could not be happier with the accommodations. I’ve stayed in plenty VRBO’s and this one one definitely the best stocked I’ve ever seen. I could have showed up with just my swimming trunks and got along just fine. Plenty of toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo, paper towels, garbage bags, dish washing soap, clothes detergent ….. many other things, even snacks (great touch by the way). Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
The home was beautiful and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay in Gulfport.
5.0
The house was nicely furnished, and had almost anything you could need. It’s conveniently located to the beach and most other things on the coast. The property manager was accommodating and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
5.0
It was a clean, comfortable place, close to where we wanted to be and easy to relax.
5.0
We had a wonderful time, The property was very nice.
We would stay there again. Thanks, Sandy
4.0
The house is very clean and has all things needed to feel like home! The master bedroom does not have a master bath but it is across the hall and shared with another bedroom. There is also another full bath in the front portion of house that is very nice too. The Ocean can be seen out the kitchen window and is an easy walk to access the beach. Nice private sitting area in back of home that we enjoyed. This house is right by train tracks and the trains stay running night and day. That would be my only caution if you are a light sleeper. The host does provide earplugs. The bathrooms are stocked with Essentials and that was a plus as well. Towels are of good quality and plenty of them. All in all this house was very comfortable and if in the area again, I’d look to booking it.
5.0
The house was as advertised with attention to comfort and convenience! The location was great with close proximity to beaches and restaurants. There is plenty to do nearby! Would recommend to other families.
5.0
Our stay was relaxing and very spacious, house came with all necessities. We loved our stay!
5.0
We stayed at this house during a baseball tournament which was near the house. You guys thought of everything, and are by far the most fully stocked and well thought out VRBO we’ve stayed in. There were so many things that we needed for our stay, that we forgot making sure we were prepped for the park and you guys had it at our finger tips. It was extremely clean and literally every decor piece I saw I was trying to figure out where you got it from to buy it for my house 🤣 Check in was simple, and communication was great! Thanks again!
5.0
The renting experience was easy. All my questions were answered promptly.
4.0
The house was perfect! It had all the amenities needed! Space for the entire family! We were able to enjoy the beach daily!
Perfect get away.
3.0
Close to beach, nice neighborhood but not exactly what we hoped for. House very pretty overall, nice decorating. But had some issues-no trash can, no tv because dead remote battery, some light bulbs burnt out, bedspread had big rip, lots of stuff not dusted in long time. Pack of stray cats live at house & hog the porch. Tried to shoo away but would not go. Couldn’t hang outside & enjoy the view with them all over the place. Place was ok but could have been better.
5.0
We loved our visit to the MS coast and the Frog’s Whistle was a big part of that enjoyment. Next time we come we will stay longer and definitely stay in the same place if possible.
5.0
We were looking for a house that was close to things to do, and this house was perfect!! Everything we chose to do, this house was easy to navigate from, it didn't matter what direction we were traveling. We didn't know it was Marti Gras season, and there were so many options in the area to go and enjoy parades and festivities. We felt very safe walking to the beach, which was only 1 block away! This was our 1st trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We are already planning our next trip. We would definately stay at this property again!
5.0
THIS OWNER HAS PROVIDED EVERY SINGLE COMFORT OF HOME AND WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE US FEEL WELCOME AND MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS OKAY! IT'S BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, COZY, AND LOVE THE NATURAL LIGHTING AS WELL AS ALL THE OUTSIDE PLACES! GULFPORT IS A GREAT CITY - WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING ANOTHER TRIP!
5.0
Our family was in town for a wedding. The Frog Whistle was the perfect place for us to stay. The house is so cute and it felt like we were staying at our actual house instead of a vrbo. It was equipped with everything we needed and more! We will be back!
5.0
We loved this house! Beautifully and tastefully decorated. It was probably the most well appointed place we have ever stayed in. The owner really went above and beyond on the amenities. I would like to recommend Salute Italian Restaurant that’s very close by. We ate there 3 times! The only issue we had were the trains. They came through sometimes twice at night. I’m a very poor sleeper, so it is hard for me to go back to sleep.
5.0
This property is fabulous. It is in a quite neighbor only blocks from the beach. It is furnished beautifully with top of the line appliances and décor. I will definitely look to stay here again and would highly recommend it.
5.0
We were very pleased with the home and all the things that made our stay excellent. We would refer friends and family to stay here.
5.0
The property was just as described! It really felt like home away from home. Everything was perfect and the owner really went the extra mile to provide little extras to make it more enjoyable. We will definitely be staying here every time we visit Gulfport!
5.0
This house was great in every aspect. House was clean, very comfortable, beautifully decorated, had everything you could possibly need,close to the beach.
5.0
My family had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and beautiful. It was quiet and peaceful. The owner provided lots of basic things from the kitchen, bathroom, and beach that was useful and very thoughtful if you needed it. The children’s room was kid friendly with books and games. The closet space was wonderful. Lots of towels available. I loved being able to check out at 1 pm instead of 11 am. I love animals and my grands did too. We had a cat or two that visited us on the patio. My only bad experience was brought to my attention after we had checked out. Someone took the very nice wagon from the patio that the owners provided to walk to the beach and carry your things. I never noticed it missing during my stay since I did not use it. Lesson learned. Just be mindful and take it inside if not using. Hoping it was returned. Just disappointed it happened on my watch. I definitely would rent again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gulfport?
The average price for a rental in Gulfport is £157 per night. This rental is £12 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Special beach cottage, 700 ft to the beach and 5 minute drive to downtown!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Special beach cottage, 700 ft to the beach and 5 minute drive to downtown!. Enjoy the water!
Is Special beach cottage, 700 ft to the beach and 5 minute drive to downtown! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Special beach cottage, 700 ft to the beach and 5 minute drive to downtown!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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