Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, USA (20 Min. to Gulfport Airport, 1 Hour from New Orleans Airport)
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: historic, apartment, house
Totally unique place for the making of happy memories! Half of this historic school has been renovated as spacious and private guest quarters offering 1200 sq. ft. of high ceilings, large windows and wood floors. It also features a front veranda and back deck shaded by ancient oaks. Two blocks to beach and Old Town attractions. Fully and elegantly furnished - all you need to bring is your toothbrush!
Rave reviews from past guests available on request.
Here's a portion of a review by international travel writer Tom Huth:
“We swing open the door, and our schoolroom is dancing with light: sunshine pouring in through the tall paned windows, through the transoms, the ceilings twelve feet high and turning with tropical fans, the white beadboard walls hung with oversized art… We have 1,200 square feet to play with, and out every window we can see the bewitching shapes of the live-oak trees in the yard, their enormous arms glowing with Resurrection ferns. Given this choice, who’d ever stay in a hotel?”
Facebook members can check out the page for Webb School - Guest Rental and Artist Retreat!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular rates ............ $100/night (3 night minimum) .. $600/week
Holidays/Special events .. $125/night .................... $750/week
Monthly rates available
$15 per night per person for more than 2 guests
$50 pet cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
I renovated the Webb School in 2002 and live in one side of the building. The other side has been set up as guest quarters - complete with your own entrances, bath, kitchen and living areas. Guests really seem to appreciate the layout. They can maintain their privacy, but most days I'm working in my home office and am available if they have questions or need more info on the area.
I'm a freelance writer and photographer, working for several local publications. My first book will be published in 2010 by University Press of Mississippi, "Under Surge, Under Siege, the Odyssey of Bay St. Louis and Katrina." The Webb School is on the cover. Another recent project was photographing and writing a historic walking/bike tour of Old Town Bay St. Louis - something all my guests will be sure to appreciate.
Why the Owner Chose Bay St. Louis
I fell in love with Bay St. Louis when I first discovered it in the 80's. It was only an hour from my home in the French Quarter, so I used to day-trip over on weekends. Eventually, I opened an art gallery here and moved to the Bay full-time. It's something I've never regretted, even though the town was ground-zero for Katrina.
We're still rebuilding and it's an exhilarating, fascinating process. Rarely before in America has a community come back from such destruction. People here are determined to stay and build back stronger and better than before because we're so unique. I describe Bay St. Louis as "Mayberry by the Sea." One visit addicts most people.
Everyone always asks about the boat in my front yard that now serves as a planter. My book about Bay St. Louis contains the story of Lionel's Boat, describing how four of my neighbors arrived here in a boat during the storm. A marker in the front yard commemorates the lives it saved.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
The Webb School is absolutely saturated with great kid energy - for seven decades it was an elementary school. Most people seem to derive a sense of well-being just from staying here - myself included. And there's always the "WOW!" reaction when I open the door and show my guests around.
I've just recently activated the guest book feature and will encourage future guests to enter comments - but the guest book I keep here at the house is brimming with positive "reviews."
Property Photos
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- The Webb School - a designated Mississippi Landmark - Bay St. Louis, MS Vacation Condo with Wireless Internet, near the Beach
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- the spacious main living area, viewed from front door - Bay St. Louis, MS Vacation Condo with Wireless Internet, near the Beach
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- Main living area viewed from kitchen, looking towards front of the building - Bay St. Louis, MS Vacation Condo with Wireless Internet, near the Beach
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- the large kitchen, with view of oaks and access to back deck
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- Queen bed - wake up to views of oak trees
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- The front veranda is the perfect place to relax or tap into your creative energy
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #218850
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