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Cozy Living Close to the Beach

Guesthouse in Bay St Louis

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
The Welcome Table offers snacks and door keys!
As you enter
Sectional can sleep two!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
S$178
avg per night

Explore the area

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Bay St Louis, MS
  • Place, Bay St. Louis Little Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, 100 Men D.B.A. Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is S$178
avg per night

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About the area

Bay St Louis

Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Old Town Bay St Louis, a neighbourhood in Bay St Louis. Bay St. Louis Little Theater and Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor and Bridges Golf Club. Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saint Stanislaus College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • 100 Men D.B.A. Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 25 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Chula - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cozy Living Close to the Beach

This cozy cottage is a short walk to shopping, dining, and our beautiful beach with bike and walking path. You will feel safe at home in this quiet setting located directly behind the owner's 1882 Creole Cottage. Private parking and a large yard provide lots of space for pets and lounging.
This space includes almost 900 square feet of living area with all the comforts of home. The enclosed front porch has a washing machine and dryer, ironing board, iron and outdoor games. The back porch seating area overlooks the pond and pottery studio.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet fee is $40.00
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed only on the screened porch.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Deposit all your garbage into the green can along side the main house.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
Text Joy when you have left. 228 493-4102
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Host must be notified in advance when bringing pets. Maximum 2 small dogs ( up to 20 lbs each) or 1 larger breed ( over 20 lbs)
Be outside with your pet and bag all poop.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Living Close to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Living Close to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Living Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Living Close to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Living Close to the Beach located?

Located in Old Town Bay St Louis, this guesthouse is within a 10-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).

Cozy Living Close to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host, location, pet friendly and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barry B P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being a retired couple we welcomed the quiet and spacious room…and the luggage cart! Perfect location and distance from beach and also the food and drink establishments by the docks. Pet friendly also.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cute, clean, and very comfortable. The amenities were everything needed for a stay. The cottage was close to friends locations and Main Street and restaurants. It was a very pleasant stay. We would definitely consider renting again. Great Place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy place close to everything and the owners are so sweet!!! I highly recommend, and plan on staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of the above. Comfortable, cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great Stay

The Cottage is perfect for a couple getaway and the Host Joy is Great!! Definitely Recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Nice place

Very nice place to stay. Would recommend for quiet place to enjoy BSL.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Great place

Our second stay here was great. Joy is so welcoming, the location is excellent and the cottage is comfortable and quiet. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Charming, comfortable cottage.

We very much enjoyed our brief stay at Joy's cottage. It was cozy, comfortable and just a short walk from the beach and the Old Town historic district. A perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Great location

I would definitely consider staying here again when I return to lovely Bay St. Louis
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time in Bay St. Louis. The property was great and our host was welcoming, helpful, and had great suggestions for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

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

Wonderful getaway !

We would highly recommend this cottage. Close to beach, shopping & great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Gail L.

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

Relaxing getaway

Cottage was clean and quiet. Nice neighborhood. Host was informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Bay St. Louis getaway

Great location and quiet area. Joy was a great host! Really enjoyed our stay in BSL!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Perfect little cottage!

The cottage is quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a get away and it is within walking distance to beach and downtown. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Carnival Time Get Away

Great stay, will definitely stay there again. Very clean and comfortable, met all of our needs. Two thumbs up .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Very nice cottage. We enjoyed our time there. Would rent this cottage again.

Very pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

gary l.

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

Wedding

Cottage is welcoming , cozy, safe and clean . A feel good weekend stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Cottage near beach

Clean, comfortable cottage. Great location. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

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

Comfortable Cottage

Our stay was very enjoyable. The location to shopping, beach, casinos and entertainment is excellent. The cottage was well equipped, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Nice place

Cottage was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Lovely stay at Compass Rose Cottage

The cottage was lovely and in a quiet, peaceful area, yet within walking distance to beach, large public pier, restaurants and shopping. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark l.

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

Bay St Louis

Great location Great host Great city
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Amazing stay

Thanks to our wonderful hostess, we wanted for nothing. So cozy and peaceful yet so close to all the shopping and entertainment. Loved my morning walks. It’s the perfect place.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great Find

Cozy little cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024