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Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome!

Holiday home with a water park, 8-minute walk to Gulfport Beach

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Lovely front porch
Free WiFi, satellite, DVD player, assorted movies & board games
One block to white sand beach
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gulfport Beach
  • Place, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
  • Place, Island View Casino
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome!

This great 3 bed / 3 bath unit has everything you need for a relaxing vacation near the beach. Room for 8. Fenced in back yard with deck and pergola. Love to golf, gamble or just stroll the beach- this is the place for you!

Set sail on a Biloxi Shrimping trip: Shrimp guides take guests on a real shrimping expedition through the gulf. Visit a water park: Gulfport waterparks are fun and exciting places to cool off during a hot afternoon, especially if you are traveling with children. Best of all not crowded.

Great Seafood and more- check out Gulfport! The children's museum it's top notch and close by. Outlet malls, fun events, concerts, all close by. New Orleans is a little over an hour away and a great place to visit for a day trip. Two parking spots in gated community. Dogs are allowed if they are 50#'s or less. Please request permission.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs under 60 pounds(some breeds not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No items are allowed hanging from the balcony or no items left on front step area- only 2 parking spots per unit allowed -only park in unit spot
No more than 5 people from unit allowed in the pool at a time. Follow all pool rules Noise curfew from 10pm-6am - no parties or loud music allowed.
You dog must be on a leash while in the complex - unless in unit or back fenced area. Clean up after your dog- Be mindful of other residents

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Travellers 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 Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Coliseum Beach or MGM Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulfport, MS

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lynn Meadows Discovery Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Island View Casino - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 8 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South China Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close To The Beach - Pets Welcome! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Coliseum Beach. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and Great Southern Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 245 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Great place to stay

Very nice well stocked condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable and ample room for all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie S.

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

Absolutely amazing!!

Everything about the property was amazing! We will definitely be booking again here soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristy D.

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

Great place and location to stay

We totally enjoy this condo very roomy. The fenced in backyard was great for the dog. The backyard deck great place to relax. No steps to enter the condo which is wonderful after shopping and there is a whole lot of shopping to be done. The pool is nice. You just turn right to leave the property and there is the ocean. Great place to walk wide sidewalks. Great smells for the dog. We had wonderful experiences with the owner and the property manager, we will be coming back next year!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

Wonderful mini vacay

We wanted a mini vacation to just get away for a few days and this was the perfect place. Not to far from home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mistt B.

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

Weekend dance comp

Wonderful stay...clean..nice area. Owners are responsive. Will stay again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!!! Close to everything.

Convenient location to restaurants, shopping, and sights. Our pet was even welcomed. Very clean and comfortable and great communication with hosts. Looking forward to staying there again .
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nolan W.

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

Cousin the Coast

Great location near the beach, restaurants, and grocery stores. Quiet gated community to get away for the night. Townhouse has everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Bobbie B., Missouri

Close to the beach!

Location is everything and the townhouse was an easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed our time there. The train tracks are close by so takes some getting use to.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Great vacation

Learned of beach closures after booking . Communication with Amy the property manager was prompt and helpful with other options for fun during our stay . We had a great time and this condo was perfect. Ship island was a highlight, the battleship in Alabama and New Orleans were a short drive away which also made the location ideal .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Joe C.

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

Just OK

thought it was a good choice but was wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Ideal location, super easy to rent

This property owner was extremely accommodating to our family. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath gave everyone their own space. And, the walk to the beach was barely 2 blocks. Where we were located it was like you had a private beach with no tourists. Every day we had the whole beach to ourselves. The property owner left a lot of games and toys for beach play and even a binder filled with places to go and things to do in the area. We will definitely visit exact same property for every trip to the Gulf Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Great Thanksgiving by the beach

We were looking for a place to stay that was near Keesler AFB and was able to support celebrating Thanksgiving. This property provided us with both and then some. Plenty of beds, rooms and bathrooms to accommodate our family. It also had a short walk to the beach and driving to the local attractions was easy. We visited the Gulfport Aquarium which was very nice, I highly recommend it. Lots of seafood restaurants in the area if you are hungry. Walmart was also very close if you need to do some shopping. The rental was very clean and had all of the cooking items needed for a Thanksgiving Holiday. We only had one car so parking in the assigned spot was not an issue. The spot is also on the end so we didn't have to worry about two cars boxing us in. The space also provided easy access to bring luggage to/fro the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Took my family to welcome home my husband from a deployment and had a great time!

We were very impressed with our stay! The home was very clean and close to the beach. Had an issue with codes to get in at first, but Amy responded IMMEDIATELY, so there were no hiccups at all!! She was driving at the time and even PULLED OVER to reply to me right away. There were beach chairs, board games, and other extras. We could tell that they put a lot of thought into everything! They even surprised us and had a welcome home package delivered for my husband to thank him for his service! We brought our Yorkies with us, so we didn’t have to pay to board them, and the home was already cheaper than getting multiple hotel rooms for my family. Definitely saved some money going the VRBO route! Would stay again in the future and highly recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Janesville, WI

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

Much needed break

We had a great time at this property! The listing is very accurate except the distance to the beach. Walking from the rental I would say is more like 4 blocks but it was not a big deal at all! The kitchen is pretty well equipped. It was missing things like measuring cups and spoons and a pizza cutter but overall has what you need. It would have been nice to have more spices, some cooking oil and foil available. The bedrooms were very nice. The master bed is older and could use replacing but was still comfortable. The pillows were nice and the sheets were soft. The bathrooms were nice also. Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The owners have a wagon, chairs, umbrella and beach toys available for use which was wonderful! The wagon was a lifesaver! It allowed us to haul everything we needed back and forth without driving. The community pool was nice also. My daughter enjoyed swimming after the beach. I wasn’t sure it would be available in March but it was. The owner even let us know in advance of some repairs that were being made that would impact availability. The location of the property was so convenient! We were able to visit Mobile AL and NOLA with a short drive. We managed to check off 8 states on our trip! I highly recommend this property. The owners were so responsive and made us feel very welcome!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LARRY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay would like to do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in this home helped make my birthday weekend that much more special! Being so close to the beach, along with all the activities inside and outside the property that kept my family entertained as well! The pool was lovely and there was a discovery center just around the corner! The host was so attentive and caring with her little gifts for me to enjoy on my special day and it helped make my entire weekend.. Everything was clean and organized and I am still overjoyed from our stay! I'd book there again soon if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual coastal visit. Grandkids get to experience the area where we lived for 20 years.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. Host had a goody basket waiting on our kids. Plenty of sleep space. Three beds/ three baths with a small backyard to enjoy! Beaches were quiet! We would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie S.

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

Absolutely amazing!!

This is our second time staying here and everything is amazing as always! The owner responds extremely quick and is so friendly! Will definitely be staying again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky k.

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

Wonderful vaca home

This is a great little community, the home was clean and well equipped with all the home essentials. Like walking into your home away from home! Also a very quite little community.very close to the beach and many good shopping and restaurants! We will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan G.

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

Gulf Shores

This place was great...good location....great check in/out process amd good price....would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woody B.

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

Gulfport Experience

This property was exactly as described and perfect for a get away to the gulf! Plenty of extras and location was perfect! Will use again if visiting in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Quick fun trip

The townhouse was very clean, plenty of nice amenities, and very nice location- close to everything. Will definitely plan to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amy L Knutson

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Our family loves to be near the beach so when we saw this great location we couldn't resist! Whether we bring the kids - or my parents - no matter the age - the Gulf never disappoints.
It's a great place to visit, explore or just relax and enjoy the food, fun and family. Come and visit the Gulf- you'll be glad you did!

Amy & Tim Knutson

Why they chose this property

The area isn't crowded and the people are friendly. The food is amazing!
Whether you enjoy golf, the beach, shopping or the casinos- it's all with in a short distance!

What makes this property unique

When we travel it wasn't always easy to find a 3 bedroom/ 3 bath. This great when you are looking for a place for 2 families to stay together. My 3 boys love to visit and a lot of times bring friends!

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