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Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views
Family-friendly holiday home with a water park, 5-minute walk to Gulfport Beach
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143400 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Gulfport, MS
- Place, Gulfport Beach6 min walk
- Place, Bert Jones Yacht Harbor3 min drive
- Place, Mississippi Aquarium4 min drive
- Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 1 Guest House
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1 Guest House
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 Guest House
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Cottage & Guest House 1 Block to Beach with Oaks and water views
Enjoy beachy breezes from the porch looking at the gulf just 1 block away! A 1515 sqft house and a 1983 sqft guest house. This property is way more than just 2 houses, it was designed to for family and friends to make lasting memories.
A large yard with an enormous oak tree provides a beautiful place to relax. Water views from the porch and living room of the main house and views from living room/kitchen of guest house.
A short 200 yard walk to the beach and a 2-3 minute drive to downtown Gulfport restaurants, the aquarium, the harbor and parks.
A short drive to Gulfport or Biloxi Casinos.
The main house offers 3 bedrooms (all king beds), 2 baths (both en-suite for 2 of the bedrooms) and shareable to BR 3 from separate hallway entry (1515 sq ft). The main house has a gas range along with quality cookware and cutlery. Tv's are located in all bedrooms and the living room. There is access to Sling TV and you are welcome to use any apps you have access to while there.
Guest house is 1983 sq feet with plenty space to entertain w/ a large kitchen, outdoor, & open bar area. 1 bedroom with a king bed and twin trundles (2 mattresses) & 2 full baths . There's a pull out queen murphy bed in the living room and a loft space for the kids to play. There are also 2 twin air mattresses available. There is a large loft area with 2 6 foot bean bags and a TV. The loft area has a very low ceiling...great for kids or lounging.
Downtown Gulfport- 1.6 miles
Fishbone Alley - 1.9 miles
The Mississippi Aquarium - 1.3 miles
Gulfport Marina - 1.3 miles
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company- 1.9 miles away
Island View Casino Resort- 2.3 miles
Pop’s Brothers Popsicles (as seen on CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer)- 1.9 miles
Moses Fishing Pier – 1.6 miles
Owen T. Palmer Park- 0.4 miles
Jones Park (Ship Island Ferry) is 1.2 miles
Gulfport airport- 4.8 miles
Altitude Trampoline Park- 5.1 miles
Gulf Islands Waterpark 7.9 miles
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS)- 6.7 miles
Biloxi Coliseum - 6 miles
Naval Construction Battalion - 3 miles
Keesler Air Force Base - 10 miles
Hard Rock Casino - 11 miles
Beau Rivage Casino - 11 miles
Margaritaville - 12 Miles
Long Beach, MS- 5 miles
Bay Saint Louis, MS- 17 miles
Biloxi, MS- 5 miles
Ocean Springs, MS – 15 miles
New Orleans, LA- 80-90 minutes
Mobile, AL- 70 minutes
A large yard with an enormous oak tree provides a beautiful place to relax. Water views from the porch and living room of the main house and views from living room/kitchen of guest house.
A short 200 yard walk to the beach and a 2-3 minute drive to downtown Gulfport restaurants, the aquarium, the harbor and parks.
A short drive to Gulfport or Biloxi Casinos.
The main house offers 3 bedrooms (all king beds), 2 baths (both en-suite for 2 of the bedrooms) and shareable to BR 3 from separate hallway entry (1515 sq ft). The main house has a gas range along with quality cookware and cutlery. Tv's are located in all bedrooms and the living room. There is access to Sling TV and you are welcome to use any apps you have access to while there.
Guest house is 1983 sq feet with plenty space to entertain w/ a large kitchen, outdoor, & open bar area. 1 bedroom with a king bed and twin trundles (2 mattresses) & 2 full baths . There's a pull out queen murphy bed in the living room and a loft space for the kids to play. There are also 2 twin air mattresses available. There is a large loft area with 2 6 foot bean bags and a TV. The loft area has a very low ceiling...great for kids or lounging.
Downtown Gulfport- 1.6 miles
Fishbone Alley - 1.9 miles
The Mississippi Aquarium - 1.3 miles
Gulfport Marina - 1.3 miles
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company- 1.9 miles away
Island View Casino Resort- 2.3 miles
Pop’s Brothers Popsicles (as seen on CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer)- 1.9 miles
Moses Fishing Pier – 1.6 miles
Owen T. Palmer Park- 0.4 miles
Jones Park (Ship Island Ferry) is 1.2 miles
Gulfport airport- 4.8 miles
Altitude Trampoline Park- 5.1 miles
Gulf Islands Waterpark 7.9 miles
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS)- 6.7 miles
Biloxi Coliseum - 6 miles
Naval Construction Battalion - 3 miles
Keesler Air Force Base - 10 miles
Hard Rock Casino - 11 miles
Beau Rivage Casino - 11 miles
Margaritaville - 12 Miles
Long Beach, MS- 5 miles
Bay Saint Louis, MS- 17 miles
Biloxi, MS- 5 miles
Ocean Springs, MS – 15 miles
New Orleans, LA- 80-90 minutes
Mobile, AL- 70 minutes
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
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
About the area
Gulfport
Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Travelling with kids? Consider TrainTastic, or check out an event or a game at Coliseum Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Gulfport, MS
What's nearby
- Gulfport Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Grasslawn II - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Bert Jones Yacht Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Joseph T. Jones Monument - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Mississippi Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Los Sarapes Tacos Y Mas - 4 min drive
- Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken - 4 min drive
- Ward's - 3 min drive
- Checkers - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kris A.
25 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a golf group..
Kris A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karl V.
29 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Karl V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
22 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend get away
Robert H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy T.
22 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cruisin
Judy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
10 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Joseph C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bridget S., Fort Campbell, KY
16 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Bridget S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tara S.
11 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tara S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aubrey D.
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend Getaway
Aubrey D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy W.
19 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Jeremy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Scott C.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day stay
Scott C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erik P.
2 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Erik P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Drake M.
12 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Drake M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
John C.
30 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casto Christmas
John C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Schuyler B.
17 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
Schuyler B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
12 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
Kelly H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
16 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
Jennifer A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
30 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridge Retreat
Sarah J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Emileigh L.
26 Oct, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good home, beautiful location
Emileigh L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Lance J.
27 Jun, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gulfport Cottage
Lance J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea B.
15 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome rental and wonderful for families!
Chelsea B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Virginia B.
9 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering in Gulfport
Virginia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Glenda B.
5 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeeping Family
Glenda B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Huong N.
11 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Beach House for our family reunion!!
Huong N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
John G., Ofallon, MO USA
5 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Golf Trip
John G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jay Merritt
We have lived in the area for 15 years and have fallen in love with the MS Gulf Coast. We love the outdoors, traveling, and the restaurants from Bay St. Louis to Ocean Springs. We are glad to recommend our favorite restaurants and bars.
Why they chose this property
2nd Street is a very highly sought after area in Gulfport. It has many beautiful oaks and is one block from the beach and close to downtown. There are historic homes along the street that have been renovated and many new construction homes in the area. It is a very quiet street where you'll see many retirees walking their dogs or going for a walk/jog when the weather allows. We try to provide more than just a place to stay but a place to have memories that will last forever.
What makes this property unique
Our renovated main house was built in 1920 but has undergone many changes through the years. It was completely renovated after Katrina and has been renovated more recently by us with new paint and lovely furnishings and artwork so the home feels much much newer but with so much old world charm. The guest house was once a 5 car garage for very high end vehicles from a previous owner and was eventually converted to a living space with a bedroom, loft, living room, kitchen, and 2 bathrooms and laundry space. The exquisite garage ceiling is rare (gold colored metal finish) so we decided to keep that extra flare to tie into decorating. We love that our home and property feels like a special place to guests to unwind and reset. We love hearing from our guests who tell us about the great memories made there. We love being able to offer this experience to others.
SOME EVENTS MAY BE ALLOWED
Since there are 2 houses it will allow larger groups to stay while allowing enough privacy to have their own space where they can hang out late into the night while some go to sleep early.
The property is located just 215 yards from the beach making it easy to walk to.
There is a large yard with a beautiful sprawling oak tree overlooking water views down to the ocean.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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