Our family and dog recently stayed in a 3 bedroom cottage over the Christmas holiday. We had reservations for 8 nights. Our initial reaction was that the facility was cute and spacious, but we soon became quite disappointed.

The moment we walked into our cottage we noted a slight smell. Over the course of our stay, there were periods of very strong sewage-like odors that permeated the entire cottage forcing us to keep the ventilation on and bathroom window open throughout our stay. Even with a candle burning, the scent at times was quite strong. When we e-mailed the owner, the solution was to move to a 2 bedroom unit, which would not have met the needs of our family.

We realized on our first walk with our dog that burs were present throughout the property limiting us to only being able to walk our dog on the gravel drive. The beach area across the street does not allow dogs.

Internet throughout our stay was sporadic. It was difficult to remain connected for any length of time even when an initial connection was made.

Upon our arrival, the unit lacked any laundry detergent. By our 5th night, we had run out of toilet paper, bar soap, and paper towels—with 3 nights remaining in our stay. We had to go to the local Walgreens several times to restock the unit.

The location was nice, being close to the beach and near a variety of food and shopping options. It is conveniently located between Gulfport and Biloxi. There is an active railroad track that can be heard from the property.

It was stormy at the beginning of our stay, and we had water coming in slightly through the front and side doors. I would not choose these accommodations during inclement weather.

It is also notable (although we did not know this at the time of our arrival) that these units are mobile homes and were constructed as part of the “Mississippi Alternative Housing Pilot Program” as a relief effort after Hurricane Katrina. These units can be seen throughout the area and quickly lose their unique appeal.