Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA (20 minutes Gulfport-Biloxi Airport; 1-1/2 hrs New Orleans)
Accommodations: Private Vacation Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
The Green Cottage is a private vacation home nestled beneath live oaks and magnolias in downtown Ocean Springs. The town is the oldest French settlement on the Gulf Coast, founded in 1699 by the LeMoyne brothers, the younger of whom later went on down the coast to found New Orleans. It’s a town of live oaks, magnolias, small shops, and art galleries and contrasts sharply with the condos and casinos to the west. Visitors come for bird-watching, fishing, uncrowded family beaches, and to visit the internationally renowned Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Shearwater Pottery. Biloxi casinos are two miles away. Beaches, restaurants, grocery, shops, and museums are less than a mile away, so this is a great town for bicycling and walking. New Orleans is about 95 miles away, an easy day trip; Keesler Air Force Base, 12 miles; and Mobile and Dauphin Island, 50 miles.
The cottage is about 100 yards from the Inner Harbor Park, which has public tennis courts, a boardwalk for bird watching and fishing, and a gazebo for picnicking. From here you can launch your canoe or kayak for paddling around the harbor or out to nearby Deer Island. World famous Shearwater Pottery is just beyond the harbor, a pleasant walk from the cottage down a live-oak-lined street and across the little Outer Harbor bridge, a distance of about a quarter mile. The fishing is great. You can bring your own boat (there's room in the driveway) and launch it from the free public boat ramp at the outer edge of the harbor or arrange for a fishing charter or a private guide to take you out to nearby Horn and Ship islands, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The Seashore wilderness area, museum, picnic areas, and boat launch are about two miles away. The Biloxi Bay Bridge with its pedestrian walkway/bicycle path is about a mile away, a perfect place for sunsets.
The house is newly remodeled and has porcelain tile throughout with Oriental and Mexican rugs. It has a very private screened porch looking out at ancient live oaks, sago palms, and camellias and has a rocker, old-fashioned glider, chaise, and dining table and chairs. This is a great place to enjoy the morning bird symphony. The kitchen is well furnished for people who like to cook and entertain.
The house is handicapped-accessible through the screened porch (one step of about four inches in each doorway). The bathroom won’t accommodate a wheelchair, but a walker is fine. There are hand-holds at the commode but no special facilities in the tub. For a more detailed description and photos, please see my website.
I accept PayPal. Please note maximum occupancy of six and restrictions regarding smoking.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: Carport with covered entry to house
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Long driveway will accommodate boat on trailer or RV
- Beds
- Double Bed (2) : Two separate bedrooms, each with a double bed
- Convertible Bed: Futon in den opens to double bed; constructed with extra foam padding
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Basic cable television (local channels)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Various DVDs and videos
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gas range
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Well furnished with pots and utensils, dishes and flatware
- Refrigerator: with ice-maker and filtered water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai: Screened front porch
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Located in town within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants, grocery, tennis courts, fishing, harbors, and downtown restaurants. Public golf courses, 2-3 miles. Town has two family-oriented beaches.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Handrails in bathroom at commode; removable handrail for bathtub (please request in advance); 4-inch step-up to enter house; house is all on one level
- Kid Friendly: Okay for infants or older children; laundry room contains tools, and cleaning materials are accessible in bath and kitchen, so toddlers and very young will need close supervision.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Principal renter must be at least 21
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking anywhere on premises, including porch and yard. Smoking in house may lead to forfeiture of security deposit.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Golf, bird-watching, wildlife refuge, nearby National Seashore, canoeing & kayaking, great fishing, convenient to casinos
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/night (minimum 2 nights) .... $725/week; inquire over 4 occupants
$200 Damage Deposit--promptly refunded; $50 Cleaning Fee; $75 for 4+ occupants.
Rental fee, deposit, and cleaning fee payable in advance.
To reserve, one night's rent ($125); refundable if cancelled 48 hrs in advance
Available for full-month rental for January & February 2010:$1500/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1995
I'm a New Orleans native living in Atlanta, and I spend as much time as possible in Ocean Springs. I enjoy meeting my vacation renters, who come from all over the country and even from abroad.
Why the Owner Chose Ocean Springs
There's something magical about Ocean Springs. I bought the house within 48 hours of my first visit to the town.
The Unique Benefits of this Private Vacation Cottage
I enjoy the beautiful surroundings, friendly neighbors, proximity to the Gulf and to the little harbors and the wildlife there, the art and pottery community, sitting on the front porch.
Property Photos
- Cottage Exterior - Ocean Springs, Mississippi Vacation Rental, Ideal Location for Boating, Kayaking, Fishing; It is Also Handicapped Accessible.
- Living Room - Ocean Springs, Mississippi Vacation Rental, Ideal Location for Boating, Kayaking, Fishing; It is Also Handicapped Accessible.
- Master Bedroom - Ocean Springs, Mississippi Vacation Rental, Ideal Location for Boating, Kayaking, Fishing; It is Also Handicapped Accessible.
- Kitchen-Dining
- Screened Porch
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