Spacious Happy House with Private Pool and Hot Tub!

• Mini-family Reunion

  Mini-family Reunion

  • Guest SuperZ
  • Date of stay 01/06/13
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  We had a wonderful time at the "Happy House". Our family ranged in age from 17 to 81 years old and everyone had a good time! The game room was awesome, the house was very private and the beds were comfy. The kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils needed to cook a great meal! There were a few grocery stores and a seafood market close by. We went to the Saturday street market in downtown Long Beach. We visited Darwell's downtown for lunch; excellent Cajun food (featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri)! We visited "Beauvoir", the last home of Jefferson Davis in Biloxi and also the Beau Rivage Casino. We went to the beach and took a day trip to New Orleans! I liked that there were a lot of TV's, we could watch whatever we wanted and it just so happened that "A Streetcar Named Desire" was playing the night night we returned from N.O.!! The week flew by way too fast! I would definitely recommend the Happy House to stay in!! Thanks Joni for sharing your home with us!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Happy House comes through!

  Happy House comes through!

  • Guest Doug & Janet
  • Date of stay 07/15/12
  • Review Submitted 07/26/12
  This home made us feel comfortable, and our host made us feel welcome. We made great use of the large pool in the cool mornings accompanied by coffee and reading, the hot afternoons, and the delightful evenings when the pool was warm and the lighting relaxing. Our family dogs also loved the huge fenced yard. The rec room hosted our family ping-pong tournament and numerous other games. Best of all, the large dining table and the family-friendly seating in the living room gave us great time to talk and enjoy each other - that really was the best part of the week! We made the trip into New Orleans (including biegnets at Cafe du Monde and lunch at Muriels), and spent an afternoon on the beach. Happy House was our favorite place to be, and we're thankful we found it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.

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• happy times

  happy times

  • Guest rdpbcp
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  My grown children and grandchildren loved this house. We had not been to the gulf in 8 years so our family is bigger now and this was great for us. I wanted to stay in Gulfport but we love the location and ease of getting where we wanted in Long Beach. Ages from 62 to 2 and something to do for all. We enjoyed using the huge kitchen and the game room was great. The pool was used everyday and you had thought of everthing that we needed. At night some of us just sit outside and grill and just was with each other. We did the beach, sight seeing, New Orleans and the casinos. A place to get supplies less then a mile away and a Walmart close by. The last two day was just spend around the house and it was great. Big enough that the baby could nap and we just went on doing what we was doing. Internet was used by all as at least 4 was doing school on line. We live about 13 hours away but we will stay at HAPPY HOUSE again when we come back. Thank you for thinking of everthing we could need. Brenda and Roger

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great Rental!! Perfect Location!

  Great Rental!! Perfect Location!

  • Guest Sheri E.
  • Date of stay 08/01/10
  • Review Submitted 03/17/12
  Joni - I am so sorry it has taken me so long to write this review. I am guessing at the date that we were there but I think it is close. For anyone who loves the south and wants to do site seeing this was the perfect home. We had 15 people staying in the home and we were never crowded. Very spacious, clean and fun. Having the bedrooms separated from the main part of the house helped when the little ones went to bed earlier then the adults or were napping during the day. We didn't have to worry about being loud and waking them up. It was situated perfectly between New Orleans and Mobil so day trips worked out great. We made lots of use of the internet connection doing research on places to see, restuarants and driving directions - sometimes we had 4 laptops going!! The family is already asking if we are planning another trip down and it is a definate YES that we would be renting this house again. It was also close to my aunt's house that lived in Gulfport - we had 5 more family members staying with her. She has since sold her home and moved up to northern Mississippi to be closer to her son - be we still plan on visiting again. Again - thanks for providing a GREAT rental Joni!! Sheri from Illinois

  Owner response: Thank you, Sherri, for the wonderful review! I just wanted to add that we have just finished another vacation house, Cozy Cottage, that is about 2 miles from the Happy House (on the way to the beach!) It currently sleeps 9 people, and I love it! I think others will, too.

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  • Guest Tony and Laura
  • Date of stay 07/20/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  I can not thank you enough for letting my family use your home for our first vacation. We enjoyed every day. My 5 kids (13, 11, 10, 5, 2) loved the playroom and pool. We came with my sister-in-law, so in total we had 11 people and room was not an issue. Your home is happy just like it is called. Thank you so much. I hope to see you again. You have made our first vacation something we will never forget. P.S. Blueberries won over the pool!

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  • Guest Darlene
  • Date of stay 07/15/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  Thank you so much for opening your home so other people can enjoy it. We had a blast even though it rained almost half of our trip. We still got to enjoy the pool...This definitely is a "Happy House." It was nice to meet you while we were here and you probably didn't even get to your truck before the kids were at the blueberry bushes picking handfuls. Thanks again!

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  • Guest Abbey
  • Date of stay 06/21/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  Thanks for sharing your home with us. We enjoyed the house and pool! My boys loved the blueberries!

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  • Guest Daniel and Lisa
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Happy House. We had our beach wedding and reception here at the Happy House on Father's Day, June 19, 2011. Both our parents and sisters and brothers stayed with us here at the house. There was plenty of room for all the family to stay and play. Also, the sunroom made an amazing spot for a reception! We will definitely rent this house again. Thank you, Joni, for everything. You're great for all you did for us. Can't wait til next time.

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• Loved it.

  Loved it.

  • Guest Skip, Sena, Big, Bug and Bea
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 07/22/11
  We had a wonderful, peaceful time. Enjoyed the pool beyond words. We are booked for two weeks next year.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• I trusted the previous reviewers- and am SO HAPPY I did!

  I trusted the previous reviewers- and am SO HAPPY I did!

  • Guest Anna and Adam's wedding
  • Date of stay 05/23/11
  • Review Submitted 06/15/11
  We rented Joni's "Happy House" for a destination wedding. As our family was travelling a long way, we wanted space for everyone to get some peace and relax. Before the we all (sadly) had to leave, everyone was enthusiastically asking "When can we come back? Let's rent this place again next year!" If you have a dog, your pet will be in HEAVEN- It's the largest fenced back yard we've ever seen, with lots of room to run and explore. If you have kids, they will be ENTERTAINED- the pool and water slides are fabulous, and the game room kept everyone busy. If you want to do relax, you will be PLEASED- there are five? TVs in the house, multiple group seating areas, and even the world's comfiest hammock in the yard. Twice people spent the night out there sleeping underneath the stars, the neighborhood is so quiet. It was extremely clean, and the owner was very friendly and helpful. If you go- make sure to eat at the Half Shell Oyster House in Gulfport, and Shaggy's on the Beach, which is right on the water. Thanks for a wonderful stay- it would be a joy to return!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.

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Fees:

• Cleaning: $150
• Pet Fee: $100
• Refundable Damage Deposit: $250
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.