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Welcome to The Oyster Shack! The Coast's cutest coastal cottage!

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Front View
Living room with pull out sofa bed
Living Room
Living Room and Kitchen
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6729 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulfport, MS
  • Gulfport Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Island View Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mississippi Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to The Oyster Shack! The Coast's cutest coastal cottage!

This perfect little getaway is just a short walking distance from the beach and a few minutes drive from everything the Gulf Coast has to offer! The cottage was renovated in 2018 with no expenses spared. The interior of the home expresses those eclectic qualities expected from a renovated antique cottage such as beadboard ceilings, heart pine floors, cypress cabinets, and stained glass windows. The home features two small bedrooms containing queen beds, one bathroom, a living area (w/pull out couch), high end kitchen, and delightful porches. The home is preferably placed in West Gulfport, south of the "tracks" as we locals say. This lends easy access both east and west along Highway 90.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a locale rich with fascinating history that has become a melting pot of culinary expression and regional customs. The intent of The Oyster Shack is to share the many joys of the Coast that my family holds dear with those that wish to experience the "Coasty" way of life.

NOTE: This property features a Ring Doorbell device located beside the front door. The camera actively records video and sound when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed.

NOTE: In an effort to maintain the yard to the highest quality groundskeeping takes place weekly at the discretion of the landscape contractor.

Property manager

Amy Boddie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-No more than two vehicles and no parking on the street or grass
-Pets are not to be left inside while occupant is away unless kenneled
-Do not tamper with the Ring doorbell

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

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this cottage is near the beach. Gulf Islands Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Mississippi Aquarium and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are also worth visiting. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Island View Casino - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Port of Gulfport - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 4 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island View Casino Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Prime Cut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trax - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Carter Green Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Oyster Shack! The Coast's cutest coastal cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Oyster Shack! The Coast's cutest coastal cottage!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Oyster Shack! The Coast's cutest coastal cottage!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Oyster Shack! The Coast's cutest coastal cottage! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gulfport Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Island View Casino. Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Friendship Oak are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 39 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne S.

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

Title in description under statement.

This place is more than a cute cottage, it's the nicest place we have stayed in, I could see myself living in this place. Other people had said it was well stocked, It was very well stocked. Probably the cleanest place also! Very quiet area.Far away from main road enough not to hear traffic, but close enough to walk to beach if so desire. I took chance on this place because it was the first time to Gulf Port and I will be staying here again when I come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggi F.

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

Awesome Cottage!

This house was beautifully decorated and updated kitchen and bathroom! All Cusine Art cookware, stainless and a gas stove. The beds are comfortable and outdoor area is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Relaxing

Came from Montana to visit our niece. What a cute, relaxing little getaway. Very neat, clean exactly what you look for in a vacation stay would recommend to anyone that is coming to Gulfport and the food is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

This cottage is a true gem

This is the best house we have ever rented and 100% the cleanest. The owners go above and beyond to accommodate. The kitchen appliances, dishes, cookware, furniture, bedding everything is in great condition. This is a true gem to Gulfport. We will stay again. Thank you so much for having us. And for letting us bring our fur baby that made our trip even better. 10/10 recommend this home!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Mardi Gras Trip

This was a “perfect fit” for our time spent in Gulfport. Every room was offered anything anyone could need. It was quiet, very clean and had every convenience needed. And the backyard was a perfect setting to have morning coffee or unwind from our very busy events. Just perfect. We are hoping that we will be able to secure this place again on our next planned vacation to Gulfport.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Escape from below zero

Wonderful stay. Super clean and well stocked cottage. Hosts responded immediately when we had TV volume issues and fixed it right away. Check in and out process was so easy. Wonderful area. Just as advertised! Thank you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Cutest and cleanest place we have ever stayed.

Oyster Shack was so clean and so comfy that we felt at home. The owners were so helpful. Just the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Exceptional

Great house and location. Really helpful to have a fully appointed kitchen and nice yard with grills. One of the nicest values we’ve had. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester S.

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

Wonderful!

We love the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Very relaxing and beautiful, Oyster Shack is very clean and in a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Close to the beach and restaurants. Our old dachshund loved the spacious backyard. Looking forward to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Escape from the snow

We booked a week to get out of the snow and ice. This place was just as advertised and was perfect for us. It was a short walk to the beach each morning for my coffee, and it was quiet and peaceful. The host communications were great. We'd do it again in a hot second!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Far Above Expectations

We stayed in this comfortable and well-appointed home for four nights and could not be more pleased. We might travel back to Gulfport just to stay there again! dgh
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donald M.

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

Very cute cottage

Well appointed ,all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. I would suggest a rain gutter above the front entrance, the runoff accumulates and is quite a flow over the stairs ….The kitchen drain could use a strainer basket, requires service to the in disposal, can cause a backup to the dishwasher . All that being said ,we would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

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

Cruisin

Great place. Could have used another bath for 4 adults but we knew when we booked it only had one so no complaints. We enjoyed the backyard in the evenings and cooling on the grill. Beds were comfy. Only suggestion is put mirrors in the bedrooms. Having only the one bathroom mirror in the whole house slowed us down in the mornings. Other than that it was a great house. Thank you Amy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great Experience

Everything about our stay was EXCELLENT. If I had any negative, it would be TV, but nobody's fault except ours. We are old and couldn't totally figure out. Tried to watch the Braves playoff games and never could find them.............THANK YOU & GOD BLESS
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W.

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

Cosy cottage by the sea

The Oyster shack is a great place to stay on the Gulf coast. It has everything you need for your vacation. It is sparkling clean and well decorated with comfortable beds.There are porches at the front and back so you can sit out and enjoy the sun or shade. It is a pleasant neighborhood and the beach is only a block away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristin and C.

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

Great

Overall great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Perfect place to stay.

The property was perfect for my children and I. Very clean, spacious, loved the back yard. Had everything we needed in the kitchen. Close to the beach. I would absolutely stay here again if vacationing there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satoria W.

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

Birthday Trip 🎉

I’m so happy that I chose the Oyster Shack for our weekend stay! It was perfect for my family and I! Amy was a sweetheart and communicated well with me, and made our stay so relaxing. We definitely are already in the process of planning another trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

A pearl in Gulfport

A hidden gem, right off the water! Central to everything! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaLora M.

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

Beautiful Property

We loved this place!! The house was adorable and in a nice, friendly neighborhood. Everything was as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Great beach getaway

The Oyster Shack was wonderful. It is a charming home so close to the beach and downtown Gulfport. It has everything you would need for your stay and more. Amy was great and communication with her was a breeze. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would return to The Oyster Shack in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Beautiful Home

This place was amazing. Very clean, had everything we needed to make our stay away from home, feel like home. It is perfectly located a few minutes walk from the beach and close to so may good places to eat and hang out. Amy was very responsive anytime that we needed anything. Thank you for hosting us. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal J.

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

Cute and nicely updated!

Two teenage boys, my husband, and I stayed in the oyster shack for 5 nights during the boys’ baseball tournament, World Series. The house is so cute and clean. The back porch and patio were our favorite part and being so close to the beach. We loved it. Owners are very responsive with any questions or accommodations. Very pleased and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Boddie

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