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WHISPERING SANDS COTTAGE, 2 PETS STAY FREE, GULF VIEW,

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Front of Cottage.
Exterior
Front Porch
Outdoor dining
Deck with seating for 8 and large grill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WHISPERING SANDS COTTAGE, 2 PETS STAY FREE, GULF VIEW,

For more information or questions about our cottage, use "Ask owner a question".

Bring your children and pets to enjoy your vacation at our lovely spacious Whispering Sands Cottage. Watch the sunrise on the Gulf of Mexico from the deck or walk 2 blocks to the beach for a panoramic view from the fishing pier. Have coffee, read a book or just relax on a swing on our new front porch.

This gulf view cottage was built in 2008 after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the original house in August 2005.

The decor of this cottage will make you feel right at home. The Master bedroom has a poster bed and it's own private bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds. The couch folds out for an additional queen bed, and there is a rollaway if you need a extra bed. All bedrooms have TVs.

This cottage has a large living room with flat screen TV. Hardwood floors . The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile flooring and is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. The laundry has a stack washer and dryer. The deck has a gas grill and overlooks the park with a view of the water. The new front porch has table and chairs, porch swing and comfortable furniture for relaxing.

The cottage is easily accessible with 4 entry steps. There are grab bars in the main bath and comfort hight commodes.

Bring up to 2 pets for free and walk them in the park across the street which features walking paths, children's playground equipment and a splash pad water feature to cool off on those hot summer days. If you want to exercise the community center is across the street to the north with a full fitness center open to the public.

We have many championship golf courses on the coast. The new aquarium is open across from Jones Park 1 1/2 miles east on Beach Blvd. There are 12 casinos (Island View Casino is 3 blocks away), Charter fishing boats, Schooner sailings, Great restaurants and Oyster Bars, or take the Ship Island Excursion Boat and enjoy the white sand beaches and crystal clear waters of the barrier islands.

Children will love the park with the splash pad and the beach, or take them to the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulf Islands Water Park, The Center for Marine Education and Research, or on the Shrimp Boat Excursion where dolphins jump along side the boat most days.

If you want to take a day trip New Orleans is just 80 miles away. Take the scenic route (Hwy 90) and see the Old Fort and nature up close ( you might just see an alligator in the road).










Keywords: Cottage, House, Vacation Home, Pet friendly, Weekly furnished rental, Monthly rental, Near Gulfport Music Festival, Snowbirds welcome, Near Seabee base, Golf Courses, Casino's, Crusin the Coast

Property manager

Nancy

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our registration form (attached to rental contract) must be filled out and returned to us before address and door codes are given.
2 pets stay free each additional pet is $50.00 maximum pets is 3.
Smoking is allowed only on the porch, deck and patio.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 Gulf Islands Waterpark and Mississippi Aquarium. 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
  • Island View Casino - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Gulfport - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 3 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island View Casino Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Prime Cut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trax - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carter Green Steakhouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WHISPERING SANDS COTTAGE, 2 PETS STAY FREE, GULF VIEW, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at WHISPERING SANDS COTTAGE, 2 PETS STAY FREE, GULF VIEW,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHISPERING SANDS COTTAGE, 2 PETS STAY FREE, GULF VIEW,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WHISPERING SANDS COTTAGE, 2 PETS STAY FREE, GULF VIEW, located?

This family-friendly Gulfport holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Island View Casino. Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Bellissimo Spa & Salon are also within 15 minutes. Gulfport Amtrak Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our stay was great

This house had plenty of room for family of 6. Quite area not far from the beach. Had everything inside made our stay comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

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

Enjoyable Gulfport stay

Nice clean place to stay. Host was great. Lots of games and movies. Most everything needed for home away from home. Kids enjoyed the slash pad across the road. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

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

Great weekend getaway

Place was very nice manager made us feel right at home. Location was great close to beach and centrally located to casinos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine a.

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

cottage

our first experience and it was great. the home was decorated beachy and appliances worked wonderful and bedrooms were very comfortable. a definite do again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

A beautiful stay on the beach

The house is perfectly located and the inside feels very cozy. The owner is next door but it still feels very private. We loved the porch especially since it rained most of the time we were there, so it made for at atmospheric place to kick back. The kitchen is fully stocked, you can seriously cook a whole meal in there. But bring your own wooden cutting board! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Great stay

Nice property and location for our new years vacation. Close to beach to fish and close to casinos but quiet area. We will be back! Owner was quick with responding
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful Stay

Clean, comfortable and cozy! The house is bigger than it looks-plenty of room for relaxing, and comfortable seating/beds. The host is sweet as can be, and my crew looked the brownies! We would stay there again! Thank you for a delightful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Winter break

We truly enjoyed our stay in the cottage. There was plenty of room for all including our 2 dogs. The beach was super close and the nearby park was a real bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARAH P.

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

Family getaway

Everything was wonderful, exceeded all expectations. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Family vacation trip

We had a nice stay at the cottage. It is very close to the beach but, the gulf view from the cottage is really small. Most of the piers in the area are closed due to damage, but still the overall stay was nice. The home is quant and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Whispering Sands

This property was well appointed and very clean. The only thing we would have liked to have was on property rather than street parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele Q.

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

Nice Getaway

It was a short stay, but we very much enjoyed ourselves. The house had everything anyone could need and more. It was close to the beach, making it easy to take breaks, return to the house for meals and drink refills, reapply sunscreen, and more. The house was easy to maintain. The full-size appliances made cooking for six plus three guests a breeze. The neighborhood was quiet, and the park across the street was great for the kids. The splash pad at the park provided additional water play options beyond the beach. We had a great 3-day weekend stay. It was relaxing for the adults and lots of fun for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

Comfortable house close to the beach

We came down for Jeepin the Coast. The house was in a very convenient location. Nancy was quick to respond and made checking in very easy. She left us brownies for our arrival. The house was very clean and comfortable. I really appreciate that she allowed our pets. Everything you could ever need is provided. Spices, games, beach toys, movies and more. We hope be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

rhonda b.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Sister’s Bday

We chose this property because of the cost and the fact that there was supposed to be a HOT TUB— our main attraction. When we arrived, the housekeeper was still cleaning the house- she allowed me to come in and see the inside — it was fair but did not meet my expectations. There was NOT a hot tub! A few cats were running around the property which I was not going to deal with. It was an older home that really needs updating. I spoke to the owner and voiced my concerns. She asked me to notify VRBO & I would get 100% refund, which I received. She stated that she never advertised that there was a hot tub— but it is clearly stated that there was a hot tub under amnenities/attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Whispering Sands Cottage

When searching for a weekend getaway or a destination for our family gathering, I always have a specific vision in mind. The Whispering Sands Cottage exceeded my expectations and came incredibly close to being the perfect place I had imagined. It offered the ideal size for our group, and its exceptional pet-friendly policy was a significant advantage. Moreover, we were delighted to find the cottage in impeccable cleanliness upon our arrival. The front porch of the cottage provided a wonderful spot to relax in the evenings, either sitting or swinging, while catching up with each other. The layout of the front parlor and kitchen was well thought out and allowed for seamless integration of activities such as cooking, dining, and socializing. The cottage was adorned with charming furnishings that created a cozy and familiar atmosphere, truly making it feel like a home away from home. Additionally, the beach was conveniently located just a block away, making it easily accessible for mesmerizing sunsets or invigorating sunrises. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Absolutely Wonderful Vacation Home!

This was our first time renting a vacation home and it was an incredible first experience. We were all a little leery about the house (you never know what you will get when you book online), but it was amazing. When we first walked in we were all completely blown away. The owners thought of everything, from leaving little treats on the table for the little ones, having some beach toys outside, and having every utensil we ever needed in the kitchen. Everything was clean and inviting. We loved that the house came with so many board games, books, and movies. We spent several nights playing games and even found a few new favorites. The beach is just a short walk away (we walked every time), and the playground and splash pad that is right across the road was an extra bonus. Our boys were so disappointed when we left and arrived home. They wanted this vacation house to be their forever house. Thanks so much for creating such a warm and inviting "home away from home"!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

David B.

Sisters Visit..

I reserved this home for a short business trip and brought my 2 sisters (all of us are 50+, so no partying) to make it a bit of a pleasure trip. The home was probably the cleanest rental I’ve ever seen. I manage vacation rentals myself and know how difficult it can be to keep it this clean. The owner does a fantastic job. The home is well stocked and furnished with everything you need. Maybe a little dated, but that’s not a big deal. There’s a nice view of the ocean from one entire side of the house. The multiple curtains in the bedroom hinder the view a little, but that’s just personal preference. I like ‘open’ windows, and blinds would be sufficient for me, but many guest want complete privacy. The only thing that we were not happy with was the fact that the owner came into the home during our stay. We came back to the house to drop off one sister that had gotten sick and wanted to lay down, so she put on pajamas to lay down, then heard a knock on the door. Not knowing anyone in the area, she didn’t answer, then she heard the owner in the living room asking if anyone was there. With my business, I would never go into a home someone is renting without calling first. Nancy was checking to make sure the heat was working, but that could have been handled with a simple phone call. Personally, I won’t rent from someone that is living next door again.

10/10 Excellent

Lindy R.

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

Cozy cottage

Good but no off street parking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evita R.

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

Excellent experience 5 stars all the way. Husband and I brought our mother -in-law with us.

Hosted Nancy, was very helpful, polite, and made sure everything was perfect for us! Excellent experience 5 stars 🌟 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calvin G.

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

Beachcation

Nice place great location for our beach trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene S.

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

Great vacation

We loved this cottage. Clean, quiet, and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

garry s.

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

Nice

Great place to stay, cute clean house and beach was great and close. Very quiet neighborhood, excellent restaurants all over. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P., LINDSTROM

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

Comfortable home and great location

Property was just as advertised and the communication with owner was excellent. Not only is there a vacant lot next door, which is nice, but it opens up a view to the Gulf about 2 blocks away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Outdoor Spaces

We were delighted with the three different outdoor seating areas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edna G.

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

Very nice

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nancy

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We are from Michigan and love the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We have 2 cottages on the same street where we spend the winters with our family and friends. When we are not using them we have decided to rent them as vacation rentals for others to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Whispering Sands is centrally located with easy access to the beach, park, and all other vacation attractions.

What makes this property unique

Cottage is large enough to Brin your entire family to make vacation memories to last a lifetime and if it rains you can watch movies, play board games or enjoy the large front porch.