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Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches

Holiday home in Bay St Louis with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bay Saint Louis, MS
  • Place, Bay St. Louis Little Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches

Four bedroom three and 1/2 bath house with a short walk to the beach. Sleeps 8 comfortably. This house is full of porches wrapping around perfect for relaxing or bird watching. This family home offers an ideal floor plan with private bath access from all bedrooms. Rebuilt after Katrina in 2011, this home is equipped with all modern amenities and finishes. The home is raised offering 2100 Square feet of covered outdoor space for grilling, hanging in hammocks, watching sports on TV or just entertaining with family and friends. Downstairs area also has a half bath and an outdoor shower. There are additional options for sleeping including a futon mattress, two inflatable mattresses and a sofa.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
There is an additional housecleaning fee of $100
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
See instruction fridge
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please make sure to put garbage out on Mondays and Thursdays, and on the day of departure.
If using the grill, kayaks, beach equipment, etc. please clean and return to their exact location since this is not a function of the housecleaners
Also, please clean the downstairs of all glassware, dishware, and trash since this too is not a function of the housecleaners.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay St Louis

Bay St Louis is home to this holiday home. Bay St. Louis Little Theater and Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark. Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Bay Saint Louis, MS

What's nearby

  • Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 100 Men D.B.A. Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Saint Stanislaus College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 26 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rags To Riches - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches located?

Situated in Bay St Louis, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay St. Louis Little Theater, Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum and Saint Stanislaus College. 100 Men D.B.A. Hall and Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay the kitchen was very well organized and we walked to the beach twice a day lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of spaces to find privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this comfortable and well-equipped house. It’s our home away from home. The hosts are gracious and very responsive if needed. We thoroughly enjoy our stays, and there have been many!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

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

Great stay

Nice quiet area with convenient distance to dining and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Jeepin the Coast stay

Loved the property, great location and great neighborhood. Would definitely book again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Great Place to Stay!

The property was even better in person than in the pictures. We loved the floor plan and the homeowners had many thoughtful touches (extra beach towels, dog bowls, etc.). The location was excellent with easy access to the beach and a short ride to shops. We are already making plans to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Witches Weekend

Perfect place for a group to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay A.

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

Great time!

This is a great place to stay when visiting Bay St Louis. The host was great communicating with us and the place was perfect for our family! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

wonderful Month Stay in Bay St Louis to Visit Family

The Property is Awesome and was everything we wanted for our month stay in Bay St Louis to visit nearby family. A short walk to the Beach. Property is incredible, well-kept and well stocked for everything you want for your stay. Communication is great and the host is very welcoming and accommodating. Wonderful Stay look forward to coming back in the future
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Bay St Louis

Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Location to Downtown

It is a wonderful property to stay. It is located close to downtown and the beach. One of the few properties with 4 bedrooms plus 3 bathrooms. Have stayed here 6 times over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Very Nice Stay

Very nice location. Very clean and well furnished with complete kitchen utensils and appliances. Plus and minus with home up on pilings. Nice ground level room and parking, but steps to living area is hard for us old folks but probably good exercise. Owner very responsive to any request.
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great house and location

This house is great for my family and dog. Close to the bay and the golf cart makes it easy to explore. We love Bay St Louis!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Excellent location and value.

This house was perfect for our young family. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, and there were plenty of throw blankets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay n.

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

Cruisen the Coast

5th or 6th time, we have stayed here, and love it. always spotless, great location, owners bend over backwards to make your stay, great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Quiet Getaway

Place was very nice! Very convenient to beach and restaurants and entertainment! Owner was very nice and easy to communicate with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Walkable location, all the comforts

This home was in a perfect location whether we wanted a walk on the beach, or a stroll to restaurants and shops in downtown Bay St. Louis. It is well equipped to make the stay easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Beautiful Home in Bay St.Louis

Wonderful home awesome location. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay n.

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

Cruisen the Coast

This house has all the things to make you comfortable. The location is great, and always clean and in order. I think this is our sixth year, coming back, and have just made reservations for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

cathy p.

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

6th stay at our “home away from home”

This house truly has become a home away from home for us and our kids. It’s the perfect size for our grown kids (all in their 20’s) with each having their own bedroom. Our daughter is able to have her own private bath, our sons share the Jack and Jill bath, and my husband and I have plenty of room in the master suite. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to prepare a hearty breakfast to start the day or a meal if you want to stay in for the night. It makes it easy to return here each summer. The proximity to the beach and Old Town Bay Saint Louis is ideal. And we love being able to utilize the living space under the house with its many seating options and ceiling fans. Homeowners have always been responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Mrs

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts! Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody S., TUCSON

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

Lovely beach home

Lovely home close to the beach with everything we needed! The owners were very accommodating and friendly🙂. This is our second stay in this home and I’m sure we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Summer Vacation

This is our 4th trip to Bay St Louis and our 3rd time staying at the Petras Ward House. Always well stocked and clean. Beautiful house that's close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Family Christmas

Grandparents, parents, & grandchildren outgrew my in-law's home for visiting for Christmas. So we found this house and loved it. Close to town and close to the relatives. The home accommodated our three generations perfectly. Loved it and will rent this home again next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARMEL S., New Orleans

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

Wonderful Stay!

This property is beautiful. When you walk in, it feels like home. The house has an over abundance of everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. The owner was easy to contact and super responsive. We love Bay St Louis and will rent this home again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charles Ward

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Why they chose this property

This home is a multi-generational property originally purchased by the current owners' grandparents, Thelma and Harry Beyer. This property has been a gathering place with many fond memories ever since. Passed from generation to generation, Charles and Harry Ward owned the home prior to Katrina. Harry lovingly renovated this early 1900's home where he lived with his wife Jamie and young daughter Renee. As was the case for many houses so close to the Gulf of Mexico, Katrina left only the steps to this home and a few small treasures special to this family to this day. Harry and his family relocated to Nevada after the storm and Charles and their sister Ruth Petras decided to rebuild. With so many memories growing up from children to young adults they wanted to build the home to make those memories possible for generations to come. The home was rebuilt late in 2011 and has been a place where many shrimp have been fried, storms enjoyed with our tin roof and sunsets appreciated from our porches. Today it is referred to as the Petras-Ward House.

What makes this property unique

Porches, porches and more porches. Bay St. Louis has offered many generations of our family fond memories that we would like to share with our guests.

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