Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Bay St. Louis Little Theater
‪11 min walk‬
Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor
‪2 min drive‬
Hollywood Casino
‪8 min drive‬
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Four bedroom three and 1/2 bath house with a short walk to the beach. Sleeps 8 comfortably. This house is full of porches wrapping around perfect for relaxing or bird watching. This family home offers an ideal floor plan with private bath access from all bedrooms. Rebuilt after Katrina in 2011, this home is equipped with all modern amenities and finishes. The home is raised offering 2100 Square feet of covered outdoor space for grilling, hanging in hammocks, watching sports on TV or just entertaining with family and friends. Downstairs area also has a half bath and an outdoor shower. There are additional options for sleeping including a futon mattress, two inflatable mattresses and a sofa.

Property manager

Charles Ward

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

There is an additional housecleaning fee of $100

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please make sure to put garbage out on Mondays and Thursdays, and on the day of departure.

If using the grill, kayaks, beach equipment, etc. please clean and return to their exact location since this is not a function of the housecleaners

Also, please clean the downstairs of all glassware, dishware, and trash since this too is not a function of the housecleaners.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay St Louis

Bay St Louis is home to this holiday home. Bay St. Louis Little Theater and Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark. Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Bay Saint Louis, MS

What's nearby

Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
100 Men D.B.A. Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Gulfport Amtrak Station - 26 min drive
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪La Chula - ‬5 min drive
‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪The Blind Tiger - ‬2 min drive
‪The Ugly Pirate - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches located?

Situated in Bay St Louis, this holiday home is within a 15-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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William R.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Happy Days!!

The Best! Spacious, homey and comfortable! Well stocked with items we needed! Comfortable beds! Great access to beach and town! Fun to have golf cart use. Good grill and seafood boil equipment! Good wifi and TV service and even a TV downstairs under the house! Very friendly and responsive owner! Great place for carefree family vacation!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

15 Mar, 2025

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

wonderful Month Stay in Bay St Louis to Visit Family

The Property is Awesome and was everything we wanted for our month stay in Bay St Louis to visit nearby family. A short walk to the Beach. Property is incredible, well-kept and well stocked for everything you want for your stay. Communication is great and the host is very welcoming and accommodating. Wonderful Stay look forward to coming back in the future

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

13 Jan, 2025

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

Family Christmas

Grandparents, parents, & grandchildren outgrew my in-law's home for visiting for Christmas. So we found this house and loved it. Close to town and close to the relatives. The home accommodated our three generations perfectly. Loved it and will rent this home again next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay A.

12 Jan, 2025

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

Great time!

This is a great place to stay when visiting Bay St Louis. The host was great communicating with us and the place was perfect for our family! Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

7 Nov, 2024

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

Witches Weekend

Perfect place for a group to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay n.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Cruisen the Coast

This house has all the things to make you comfortable. The location is great, and always clean and in order. I think this is our sixth year, coming back, and have just made reservations for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Location to Downtown

It is a wonderful property to stay. It is located close to downtown and the beach. One of the few properties with 4 bedrooms plus 3 bathrooms. Have stayed here 6 times over the years.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Mrs

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts! Will definitely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Returned for our 5th stay

This home has truly become a home away from home for us. Four spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms are a perfect set up for us with our 3 “20-something” kids. There are plenty of spaces to spread out both indoor and outdoor. From the screened porch, to the back porch, to the fully furnished outdoor patio under the house, there is space for togetherness as well as space to have alone time. The house comes with a golf cart and outdoor wagon which come in handy hauling stuff down to the beach. It’s great having close proximity to the beach, while still feeling secluded among mature trees. You’ll find everything you need to cook a meal in the kitchen, and it’s nice to have access to laundry facilities right there in the house. Bay Saint Louis and Waveland are such welcoming a gracious communities. We highly recommend this house and the area for a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Excellent location and value.

This house was perfect for our young family. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, and there were plenty of throw blankets.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Great house and location

This house is great for my family and dog. Close to the bay and the golf cart makes it easy to explore. We love Bay St Louis!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Summer Vacation

This is our 4th trip to Bay St Louis and our 3rd time staying at the Petras Ward House. Always well stocked and clean. Beautiful house that's close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

25 May, 2024

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

Family time

Quick weekend with my aging mom and adult brothers and their wives. We loved the place. Spacious upstairs and the open downstairs was incredible. Had nearby family come to visit for the days and had so much room. Fun times I hope to repeat next year

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

15 Mar, 2024

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

Perfect Location!

The house was very nice for our short stay. We were in town for a funeral. We would like to come back for a longer stay during the summer to enjoy all the amenities. It is perfectly located close to the beach and the golf cart was a nice surprise. The owners are very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Madison, MS

24 Feb, 2024

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

Bay St. Louis Girls Trip

The house and location are beautiful but we do have a few suggestions that would make the property even more comfortable and appealing. The kitchen cabinets and pantry were full and a bit disorganized. There were no empty cabinets for the kitchen items and food that we brought. The addition of some wine glasses and highball glasses would be nice. The back bedroom had no closet, only a few hooks, and no bedside table. The bathrooms could use some towel rods for hanging wet towels and hand towels. The living room furniture is looking worn and could use new covering. Plusses: rooms are spacious, beds very comfortable, wood floors and doors are beautiful, owner is very nice and helpful, TV’s and appliances are new and we loved the neighborhood for walking. Overall great property.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George F.

14 Feb, 2024

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

Mardi Gras

We got a little mini family reunion to go to church and to celebrate Mardi Gras

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alice a.

5 Feb, 2024

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

A 5-Star Weekend.

My friends and I had the most wonderful stay here. Not only was it charming from the street but the inside was equally inviting. It was spacious yet warm in that we could sink into the sofa and arm chairs & talk for hours ;). All the bedrooms were comfortable & offered plenty of privacy as well. Topped with being “spotless”, what more could we have asked for? We look forward to coming back! Thanks for a super stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

26 Dec, 2023

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

Christmas Escape

We decided to get away for a Christmas escape and chose this great house in Bay St. Louis. It was perfect and exactly as represented! We highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

6 Nov, 2023

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

Great weekend!

Wonderful house! This house had everything we needed and more! Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

30 Oct, 2023

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

Wonderful!!!

Wonderful weekend with friends. House was everything that we needed and more. The downstairs area is great. Several outside areas to have some private time. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay n.

9 Oct, 2023

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

Cruisen the Coast

5th or 6th time, we have stayed here, and love it. always spotless, great location, owners bend over backwards to make your stay, great.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaysee B.

14 Sept, 2023

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

First Family Beach Trip Together In One House

Beautiful home! Had everything we needed and more. The house is stocked up well. There was plenty of room for the 8 of us. We loved the porch area and below the house area the most. My little family of 3 visits BSL yearly so we decided to bring my mom, stepdad, sister and her little family. It was their first time to BSL and they enjoyed it. Super easy for us to visit since we are from the Baton Rouge area and they are from the Houma area. We also celebrated my stepdad's 50th birthday here. The golf cart was a nice surprise too. The kids enjoyed the house as well. Location is great. Super close to the beach that is walkable. Thank you for letting us stay at this cozy, beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing

One block from beach and easy to walk to. Beds were comfy and loved the bottom porch but it was too hot for us to sit outside and enjoy. Loved the quiet beach and enjoyed the three full bathrooms with teens. The movie selection was amazing as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Bay St Louis

Wonderful stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody S., TUCSON

23 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely beach home

Lovely home close to the beach with everything we needed! The owners were very accommodating and friendly🙂. This is our second stay in this home and I’m sure we’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charles Ward

Why they chose this property

This home is a multi-generational property originally purchased by the current owners' grandparents, Thelma and Harry Beyer. This property has been a gathering place with many fond memories ever since. Passed from generation to generation, Charles and Harry Ward owned the home prior to Katrina. Harry lovingly renovated this early 1900's home where he lived with his wife Jamie and young daughter Renee. As was the case for many houses so close to the Gulf of Mexico, Katrina left only the steps to this home and a few small treasures special to this family to this day. Harry and his family relocated to Nevada after the storm and Charles and their sister Ruth Petras decided to rebuild. With so many memories growing up from children to young adults they wanted to build the home to make those memories possible for generations to come. The home was rebuilt late in 2011 and has been a place where many shrimp have been fried, storms enjoyed with our tin roof and sunsets appreciated from our porches. Today it is referred to as the Petras-Ward House.

What makes this property unique

Porches, porches and more porches. Bay St. Louis has offered many generations of our family fond memories that we would like to share with our guests.

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English

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Master Bath

Spaces

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