Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Walk to Gulfport Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Patio
Waterpark access
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Long Beach, MS
University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast
Place, University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast
10 min walk
Friendship Oak
Place, Friendship Oak
13 min walk
Gulfport Beach
Place, Gulfport Beach
13 min walk
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Family Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1/2 Bathroom
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Master bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK
Superhost with 450+ top Reviews!
Designed with comfort and flexibility in mind, this spacious bungalow works just as well for a long winter stay as it does for a full-house family trip.
3 bedrooms: 2 King beds, 1 Double, 1 Bunk bed
• Sofa bed for additional guests
• 2.5 bathrooms, including a private ensuite
• Bright living room with flat-screen TV
• Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar
• Full-size washer & dryer
• Soundproofing throughout the home
• Shaded patio & large backyard
• Fully enclosed fence, ideal for kids & pets
🍳 Kitchen & Living Area
The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, fully stocked and ready for everything from quick breakfasts to proper home-cooked meals. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, quality cookware, and high-end gadgets make it easy to cook (or at least pretend you will).
The living area is warm and welcoming, with plush seating, modern décor, plenty of natural light, and a flat-screen TV; perfect for winding down after a beach day or settling in for a low-key movie night.
🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedrooms
• Primary suite with king bed, premium linens, TV & ensuite bath
• Second bedroom with king bed and hardwood floors
• Third bedroom with bunk bed and additional sleeping space — a hit with kids
Bathrooms
• Ensuite bath with walk-in shower
• Full bath with tub/shower combo
• Convenient half bath off the kitchen
• Fresh towels, toiletries & hair dryers provided
🌿 Outdoor Space (Slow Mornings Live Here)
Step outside to a shaded patio and large private backyard, surrounded by mature trees and coastal quiet. It’s an easy place to sip morning coffee, work remotely, or let kids and pets roam freely within the fully fenced yard. Start your morning with an easy stroll toward Kalmia, where the local rhythm kicks in at The Blue House Coffee, a quietly coastal kind of start, with good espresso and neighbors who still mean their good mornings.
Beach days are refreshingly simple with provided essentials: a wagon, chairs, umbrella, cooler, and sand toys because no one wants to pack their entire garage for a beach trip. 😉
📍 Close to Everything, Far from the Noise
One of the best parts of staying here? You’re close enough to stretch your legs or hop in the car, depending on the day’s mood.
🚶♂️ = Walkable 🚗 = Short Drive
Just outside the door:
• West Side Park & Splashpad - 0.6 miles 🚶♂️ 12 min / 🚗 2 min
Perfect for morning walks or easy kid-friendly afternoons.
• Long Beach Middle & High School - 0.9 miles 🚶♂️ 18 min / 🚗 3 min
• Early Long Beach Historical Marker - 1.6 miles 🚶♂️ 30 min / 🚗 4 min
A quick drive unlocks the rest:
• Friendship Oak (USM Gulf Park Campus) - 2.2 miles 🚗 5 min
A 500+ year-old Southern landmark worth a quiet visit.
• Jeff Davis Ave (Downtown Long Beach) - 1.8 miles 🚗 5 min
Local shops, casual dining, and coastal small-town charm.
• Long Beach Town Green - 1.9 miles 🚗 5 min
• Island View Casino (Gulfport) - 3.2 miles 🚗 7 min
• Mississippi Aquarium - 4.2 miles 🚗 9 min
• Jones Park & Splashpad (Gulfport) - 4.7 miles 🚗 10 min
• Lynn Meadows Discovery Center - 7.1 miles 🚗 14 min
🌊 Exploring the Mississippi Gulf Coast
If you feel like venturing a bit farther, the wider coast opens up easily:
• Gulfport & Pass Christian - ~10 minutes
• Biloxi & Bay St. Louis - ~20 minutes
• Ocean Springs & Waveland - ~25 minutes
From historic oaks and walkable downtowns to waterfront parks and casino nights, everything is comfortably within reach, without feeling like you’re staying in the middle of the action.
🌴 Perfect For…
• Snowbirds chasing winter sunshine
• Families visiting during quieter beach seasons
• multi-generational stays
• Extended coastal getaways
Centrally located between New Orleans and Mobile, this home makes a great base for day trips, beach days, and relaxed Gulf Coast living.
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a refundable security hold of $500 (a pending card authorization, not a traditional deposit, released after check-out). Prefer nothing held on your card? Choose Stay Assurance, a one-time $39 charge (plus $2 per night after 7 nights) that covers accidental damage up to $500 instead. Stay Assurance is optional.
To make this process easy for you, we use our own secure, simple Stay'ca guest registration page. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.
Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay. These upgrades are optional and include:
Wine Package - $50
Charcuterie Board - $125
Bath Rob and Slippers (rental) - $25
Late Check-Out 12PM - $50
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Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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A completed and signed rental agreement must be completed by guest in order to secure reservation.
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Property # 2677707vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Long Beach
Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center and Busted Wrench Garage Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Great Southern Shopping Center and Gulfport Premium Outlets. Travelling with kids? Consider TrainTastic, or check out an event or a game at Coliseum Beach. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
beach near Oak Shadows Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Friendship Oak - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Gulfport Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
beach near Emerald Drive - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Gulfport Amtrak Station - 5 min drive
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Island View Casino Resort - 4 min drive
El Saltillo - 3 min drive
Carter Green's Steakhouse - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Coterie - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK?
As of 16 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK on 1 Feb 2027 start from £386, 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 at Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Retreat - Near Beach - Patio - BBQ- Pets OK located?
This family-friendly Long Beach holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast and Gulfport Beach. Friendship Oak and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, walkable to the beach. Quite neighborhood except for occasional train. Host had supplied waffle iron with batter mix and supplies for s'mores. Short drive to Gulfport.
Incredibly helpful host. Very responsive when I messaged about early check in due to the weather. Home is laid out well and beds are comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with silverware. Air fryer works great. Nice location near downtown and the water. It is an old house and it does show some wear and tear but overall really great stay.
My family and I had a great time here. Lots of great little details like waffle mix and toppings ready to go without a trip to the grocery store, coffee on hand, beach toys and chairs, and my kids loved the bunk room. Access to the beach is awesome. And the pet friendliness was great.
The place Was as described. Clean and well-appointed with comfortable beds. Location to beach was great, 5-minute shady walk tops. Fenced in back yard. My only complaint really if I had 1 is the outside-yard could use a little upkeep. That could have been from a recent storm. I Would definitely rent and or recommend this property again.
This property was the perfect spot for our friends & family getaway. Located a short walk from the beach and perfectly located between Long Beach & Gulfport, it had everything we were looking for!!
Our choice of vacation stay was perfect. It was a beautiful home with plenty of room and very clean and comfortable. It is definitely one that we would stay at again. Our host was very accommodating.
This was the perfect place to stay. In love with the whole place! Not often do you find a place that is supplied with a few major necessities (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) but also has a very nice computerized game table as well. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this house!
We loved staying at Beach Bungalow. It was a very nice and spacious property. We were able to have our children and grandchildren come over to open gifts and eat dinner. We will cherish the memories forever!
The location was perfect, not a super busy street. House was better than the pictures on the website. Dining table was our favorite for our family. We love to have game nights and we had one every night after a busy day of exploring.
The ONLY negative about this venue is the proximity to passing trains. The kitchen was incredible, the living room very comfortable, the outside area was comfortable and private. We enjoyed it all very much! Thanks for sharing this lovely home with us!
The property is beautiful. It is in a nice, quite, secluded neighborhood. Yet a couple miles from everything. All the good resturants, an old time Winn Dixie, and the beach. We are all ready planning a return visit later this year.
Great experience!! We also had family staying at another vrbo so we got to experience the aquarium and harbor lights. We all agreed much better than staying at a hotel. No negatives at all!
Close to Ship Island Excursions. There are lots of great restaurants on the coast and this place is basically in the center of them all. Just short scenic drives either direction. The house is up to date, roomy, comfortable, clean. Love the gas range!!!
We had an enjoyable multi-week home away from home in Long Beach. The house has an excellent layout with a nice kitchen and a very comfortable master bedroom suite. Located away from business districts so local streets don’t have a lot of traffic. Quick walk to beach and short drive to restaurants. Reliable high speed internet. Pet friendly. Only thing we missed was a desk area for remote work. I set up in one of the bedrooms while my wife worked in the dining room. Would definitely consider booking again.
This was a wonderful place to stay for our family and pets! The bedrooms are very comfortable and large for our luggage and things. Bathrooms are well appointed and had tons of towels for our use. Appliances all in great working order. Kitchen is beautiful and easy to use for meals. Our pets were welcome and had bowls and beds provided. The neighborhood is quiet and the people were very friendly. There is a train that travels back and forth a couple times a day on tracks down the street and brought back memories of my childhood...loved it! The beach is the opposite direction and easy to get to. Highly recommend this place! 5 double stars for the owners! Will definitely be back!
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Beautiful well-cared for home, description not accurate
I'll get the so-called "bad" out of the way first: the MAIN REASON WE CHOSE THIS PROPERTY was it accepted dogs and claimed to have a fenced-in backyard... The yard was not fenced in at all. We could not let our dog in the back unattended to get her zoomies out. Worse is it is located 1 block from a pretty active railroad crossing making it even more dangerous should we choose to chance to letting the dog out without a fenced-in yard. The train came through around 4am every night we were there.
Now the awesomeness that saved this review from 1star, as I was pretty angry at the no-fence thing. this house has either been recently renovated or so well cared for it appears to be recently renovated with modern decor as well as modern features in the bathrooms such as very large back-lit mirror in the master that is heated and bathroom lighting that is adjustable from very bright to "night light". the multiple shower was a pleasure with a rain shower overhead and and a side shower head as well. The shower itself is HUGE! If you're tall or large (or both) you will not be ramming your elbows into the walls - it was huge! The kitchen and home was well equipped and we had everything we needed at our fingertips. The owners we excellent communicators and we had everything we needed. The location is an easy, flat quick walk to the beach. Easy enough for my 73-year-old mother to walk it without issue. There is a very busy road to cross before reaching the beach, but we didn't have to wait long for a break in traffic to cross (there is no light or cross walk so small children def. need to be helped across).
Walking distance to beautiful beaches. Laid back area. Close to all the gulf offers but not smack in the middle. Clean clean clean. Comfortable. Many upgrades. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by STEPHEN
Why they chose this property
⭐ Why This Place Feels Like Home (But Better)
• Superhost home with 450+ five-star reviews
• Pet-friendly with a fully fenced private yard 🐾
• Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood near the beach
• Soundproofed interiors for seriously restful nights 😴
• Ideal for snowbirds & extended stays
• Central location with easy drives to coastal towns
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