"BIG DOG FRIENDLY" beautiful historic cottage with pool

Bay Saint Louis, MS, USA

Cottage820 sq. ft.
Bedrooms2
Sleeps3

Bathrooms1
Half Baths0
Minimum Stay5 nights

Great location for a couple with dog(s)!

Only a half mile walk to the beach, and situated across from St. Stanislaus athletic fields. Lovely art galleries, gift stores, antique stores, restaurants and bars abound. The large garden is fenced and safe for dogs. We have recently added a saltwater pool with ample lounging and seating surrounding it. The cottage is circa 1880's and was renovated two years ago which includes a fully equipped stainless steel and granite kitchen. The bathroom is modern with a tub and shower. Charming wrap around side porch (perfect for reading), and deck on back of home. Rooms are light and bright with high ceilings and fans. Washer and dryer in home. Large off street parking area.

Owner

Julia Kingham

Member Since 2016

Response rate:
90%

Response time:
within a few hours

Speaks:
English, French

Calendar last updated:
Jun 20, 2018

About Julia Kingham

We live in New Orleans and have been visiting BSL for many years. The contrast from the bustle of the city is really relaxing, and we find the locals welcoming and friendly. We are huge dog lovers and have often run into the dilemma of our dogs being large and having three total makes it almost impossible to find accommodation. So we are happy to open our home to responsible dog owners. Quite a few of the bars/restaurants allow dogs, which we really take advantage of.

Julia Kingham purchased this Cottage in 2016

Why Julia Kingham chose Bay Saint Louis

It is walking distance to the beach and old town. We have comfortable outdoor seating for lounging and dining, and an all around well appointed and tastefully decorated cottage.

What makes this Cottage unique

The old historic charm of this cottage reminds of us New Orleans, with the benefit of being walking distance to the water, and small town atmosphere.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Satellite or Cable
Heater
Internet
No Smoking
Parking
Pets Welcome
Swimming pool
TV
Washer & Dryer

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 3

Bedroom 1
1 queen
Bedroom 2
1 sleep sofa /futon, One adult

Comfortable queen bed, dresser and closet in main bedroom. 2nd bedroom is a pull out full futon, only suitable for one person.

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Tub with shower.

Location Type

Near The Ocean
Just a short walk to the beach .5 miles.

Theme

Away From It All
Historic

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Parking
Two cars plus (possible small RV), or boat.
Air Conditioning
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Heating
Internet
Towels Provided
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Living Room

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
Coffee, sugar, tea, and assorted condiments
Dishes & Utensils
Fully stocked for meal prep
Kitchen
Stainless steel and granite counters. Lots of cupboard space and .full size fridge

Dining

Dining Area
Dining
Lovely light filled room, small antique cypress table.
comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television
New 48 inch Samsung. Netflix & Amazon
Satellite / Cable
Netflix/ Amazon some local channels, and CBS/PBS
Books
Games

Outside

Lawn / Garden
Large fenced, secure yard for Fido to run in, swing chair for two, and garden bench. Table and chairs for four, with umbrella. Lovely salt water pool installed mid 2017.
Balcony
Wrap around porch with sun blind and comfortable reading chairs.
Outdoor Grill
Gas grill
Deck / Patio
Deck off kitchen, table with umbrella seating for two. Table and four chairs with umbrella near pool.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa

Private Pool
Salt water pool, with chaise lounges and alternate seating

Attractions

churches
marina
restaurants
festivals

Leisure Activities

walking
antiquing
beachcombing
gambling casinos
scenic drives
boating
shopping

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank
fitness center
groceries
hospital
massage therapist
medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

sailing
cycling
fishing
wind-surfing
deepsea fishing
pier fishing
sound/bay fishing
surf fishing
kayaking

House Rules

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

15 Reviews

Excellent4.5/5

1 - 6 of 15

Very Relaxing Stay

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

I was there for one week with my two teenage daughters. We had a wonderful time. The cottage is very tastefully decorated. It rained a lot the week we were there but we enjoyed watching Netflix and Hulu on their smart tv. The kitchen is fully furnished and we cooked quite a few meals. The pool in the back is an added bonus!

In my opinion, this is the nicest cottage in the area. The neighborhood felt safe and it is directly across from a baseball field.

P.S.--There is a specialty grocery store not far (similar to a Whole Foods) that has great prices. We went twice and loved it.

Owner's Response:

So glad you all enjoyed your stay despite the weather! Thank you for your kind words, would be happy to have you return to our cottage.

Absolutely delightful!

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Amanda L.New Orleans

Thank you so much for sharing your charming cottage on VRBO. Everything is so tastefully decorated and the yard & pool are beautiful. My women friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our five day stay and my little lab Bella gives it 4 paws up 🐾�🐾�! The only thing missing for her were your dogs to play with, ha ha, but she enjoyed picking up their scents around the yard. You have thought of everything and provided for your guests’ (human and canine) every need. Morning coffee on the comfortable and shaded side porch with a good book and the scent of magnolias and gardenias in the air was a particularly pleasant way to start the day. Followed by cycling through the neighborhoods (I brought my own bike), lazy afternoons in the pool and homemade margaritas at cocktail time, this was just what I needed. We were fortunate to be there on 2nd Saturday and enjoyed strolling along Main St. and the beachfront before dinner. I’ve stayed in several VRBO rentals in BSL since Katrina and yours ranks at the top. There are only a few 1-2 bedroom private cottages with pools (and I’ve now stayed in three of them) but yours is the only one that is dog-friendly. Don’t pay attention to the one strange & completely undeserving negative review because the neighborhood, just like all of the surrounding neighborhoods, is perfectly fine. Very peaceful and safe. I loved having the St. Stanislaus ballparks across the street where there were practices in the late afternoon and I would have enjoyed a game too if it were baseball or football season. The owners have clearly put a lot of work into creating their BSL oasis and are very generous to share it with others. I know because my husband and I are in real estate in New Orleans and have several rentals ourselves. I hope to be back next summer!

Great cottage

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Heidi W.Cedarburg, WI

We had a great time here. Perfect and charming cottage. Great walking town with beautiful beaches. We were especially grateful for accommodating our dog. He was one happy pooch.

Bay St Louis

1/5

Stayed Feb 2018

Donna L.New Orleans,LA

Two words.....NEVER AGAIN!!! We didn’t even stay one night of the six nights we were supposed to be there. In their defense...the inside of the house was very nice and clean. The problem was it is located in a horrible neighborhood and it was not dog friendly for our dog. The owner seemed very nice...it just wasn’t a good property for us.

Owner's Response:

Two words....THANK GOODNESS!!!! these guests didn't stay. Shortly after arrival we received a call from a concerned neighbor that there was a very loud domestic dispute (full of expletives) taking place on the front porch. This disturbance was followed by luggage being kicked from the porch, onto walkway and then kicked again into the parking area. (Damage to the porch resulted). There was some concern as to whether the police should be notified. However, upon being told the the guests had vacated realized it was not necessary. As the many reviews claim the home is very dog friendly, and has received zero complaints about such, or the neighborhood. We always appreciate being told that there will be dog(s) and if one asks for special needs we will do our best to provide. In this case we were not informed.

Nice place

4/5

Stayed Dec 2017

Wally L.

Had a good time here, met friendly locals who made us feel welcome, nice property and garden. Sadly we didn't get to sit out or to use the pool because of the weather but it looks very inviting. Pretty and comfortable property.

Great visit Thanksgiving Week

5/5

Stayed Nov 2017

Christy S.

The property was perfect for our stay! We enjoyed the lovely home & yard. The house was well decorated, clean & comfortable! It was cool the week we were there so we didn't get to enjoy the pool. Hopefully we will get to retirn when weather is warm.