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Beautiful Front Garden
Back of House & Porch
kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
Kitchen Bar leading to Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ocean Springs, MS
  • Place, Parker Field
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Springs Museum of History
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter Anderson Museum of Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month!

"The Garden Retreat" A piece of Paradise is located in Old Ocean Springs on a quite cul-de-sac street. It has mature trees & gardens in the front & backyard. An all weather back porch for relaxing over looking the serene scenery. The Back Yard is Privacy Fence which is great for children & your privacy. There is parking for 4 vehicles in front. A boat or car can be parked behind the privacy gate. The Master Bedroom Suite has a Queen Size bed; the Middle Bedroom has a Queen Bed & the third bedroom has a Queen Bed. It sleep 6 people in 3 bedrooms. A full laundry room. All the furniture & Mattresses are new along with the TV & décor. Cable & Hi Speed Wi-Fi are provided. The Kitchen is fully equipped with complimentary coffee & tea. A Stainless Steel Grill is just outside under a Pergola. There is an outdoor patio with table & chairs for outdoor enjoyment.
You can walk down Government Street which has many small restaurants & shops. Nearby Washington Ave., downtown in Ocean Springs, is tree lined with old oak trees, shops, restaurants & the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. The house is approximately 1.5 miles from Front & East Beach in Ocean Springs. It's just a short drive across the Biloxi/Ocean Springs Bridge to Biloxi which has 6 Casinos & a 26 mile beach for fun & activities. Check out our many recommendations for places & restaurants to visit while you are staying in Ocean Springs, a quaint village located on the MS Gulf Coast.
We have made our Garden Retreat Home a Tranquil Place for Your "Home Away From Home". Thanks for Visiting us! Rose & Gary Horman, Owners & Local Natives. Thoroughly Cleaned for Each Guest. Every inch disinfected!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We appreciate having you as guests! Come again. & visit with us! Sincerely, You Hostess, Rose 🌹
Put All linens laundry room…..TY
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Ocean Springs

Located in Ocean Springs, this vacation home is in the city center and near a water park. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocean Springs Beach and Biloxi Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ocean Springs Greyhound Stadium or Biloxi Municipal Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Ocean Springs, MS

What's nearby

  • Parker Field - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Springs Museum of History - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Getaway Day Spa and Salon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ocean Springs City Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 28 min drive
  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lynchburg Landing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut Os - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪New York Pizza Ocean Springs - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month! ?

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month! on May 28, 2026 start from $186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise ~Guests & Pets! D’town OS. SPECIAL ~10% Discount Book Current Month! located?

Located in the heart of Ocean Springs, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Parker Field, Vermont Street Park, and Ocean Springs Museum of History. Mary O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center and On the Menu: A Kitchen Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 244 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L'ree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying in this home and will continue each year. Very clean, has everything you need including lots of towels. The host is very friendly and the communication is wonderful. Close to all of downtown Ocean Springs on a quiet and safe street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy And Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and in a quiet safe neighborhood. Very close to the downtown area. We would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose was very helpful. Our stay was wonderful. We had everything we needed right there! We will definitely stay again when we come back to Ocean Springs! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Love the house. Everything was just perfect. The backyard. The vegetation was awesome. But it was just a little too cold to enjoy that hopefully the next time it won’t be so cold and we can sit out back a little bit more, but the whole place was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Comfortable stay overall
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time it were clean and quite love the area.everything.close by denifenity will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend stay with family. House was well decorated, open and airy, relaxing retreat especially the sun porch and backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to biloxi

It was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gregory H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place is dated and home needs a good deep cleaning. Furnace had a funky smell when we arrived, that should be addressed.
Windows
Windows
Floors and baseboards
Under furniture
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to restaurants & bars. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Air conditioner andcall appliances worked as they should. Pet friendly which helped us with our pets. Great back yard for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L'ree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden Retreat

Great property. Clean, comfortable beds, host wad responsive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retirement Celebration Trip

The location was great, central to all things we enjoyed. Great local community.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this charming garden retreat The setting was peaceful and relaxing perfect for a quiet getaway The hosts were friendly and courteous making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind in a serene well kept space with genuine kind service. Our pups were welcome too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R. Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Springs Adventure

Loved the proximity to the downtown area. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was nicely updated and efficient. The backyard was great for us and our dog, Gemma. I will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway spot

Very nice experience felt right at home everything we needed was right there would reccomend highly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place

A clean quiet retreat that is close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

You can walk downtown and earn your TatoNut. There are beach supplies which was nice to have as well. Very quiet street and very convenient. Definitely a great place to stay with your family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

House was super clean with beautiful yard. Host was wonderful and very helpful. Will retirn for sure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James (Jim) M.

Garden Retreat

Great stay in Ocean Springs. Clean, comfortable, close and convenient to all that Ocean Springs and the Mississippi Gulf Coast has to offer.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house...

This house was very nice and clean.. Well worth the money.. Rose was excellent to work with... Definitely recommend...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Quite place, great for visiting family and the back yard was great for the dogs! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We use this property when We use this property when we go to the car show.

Quite place, I know some of the neighbors from previous stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rose Horman

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Being a native of Ocean Springs with relatives settling here in the 1800rds, I am very proud to be a new owner of a very nice vacation rental to give you the feeling of home in my hometown! My husband and I live in the historic downtown area near our vacation rental which affords our guests personal service when needed. We have prepared our vacation home, The Garden Retreat, with all new comfortable furniture, mattresses, lenins, & pleasing decor
to add to your pleasure of staying in Ocean Springs. We are just a phone call away to assist you as needed. Thank You for considering "The Garden Retreat" for your "Home Away From Home" on the MS Gulf Coast.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for the location in old Ocean Springs which is in walking distance to restaurants, shopping, & museums downtown. Also, the outside serene beauty of the privacy backyard was a high point of why we liked this home for guests to visit. The backyard has gardens & mature trees indiginous to this area which adds a nice interest to your stay. There is an arbor attached to the house for outdoor cooking on a Gas BBQue with A Stove Plate Burner for frying or, boiling seafood. Also there is a place to clean fish in the backyard.
Check out our photos. TY for visiting us! :-)

What makes this property unique

Close to Downtown, Restaurants, Unique Shopping, Museums, Gulf Island Nat'l Seashore, Three (3) Beaches, Six (6) Casinos, Fresh Markets, Grocery Stores. Activities, YMCA with an Indoor Pool. Just off Hwy 90, A Scenic Route along 26 miles of beautiful sand beaches. Near 1-10 with exits to Ocean Springs, Exit 50. Everything you could ever need is near our vacation home! Come & Relax at our Vacation Retreat..!! 🌹

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