Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!
5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)Cottage in Gulfport, MS
7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Historic hundred-year-old renovated beach cottage. Original hardwood floors, beadboard and architectural features, plus all the modern amenities including central heat/air, ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms. Open floor plan for socializing. Spacious master bedroom and second bedroom. Two smart TVs, unlimited WIFI. Fully-stocked kitchen with granite countertops and island. Front porch, back patio, fenced yard is pet-friendly.
SNOWBIRD SPECIAL--Super low monthly rates Jan-Apr. Contact the Owner/Host for pricing.
YOUR HOST: Debra Hilgeman, owner/premier host, lives nearby and takes great pride in ensuring the best possible experience for every guest. She has four other FIVE-STAR beach rentals in the area: Mermaid Beach House (VRBO 2659715) with 4 bed/3bath, Palm View Beach House (VRBO 2237338) with 3 bed/2 bath, Magnificent Magnolia Beach House (VRBO 3179963) with 3 bed/2 bath, and Pelican Beach House (VRBO 3180005) with 3 bed/2 bath.
* SUPER CLEAN: Enhanced professional cleaning for every guest.
* GREAT LOCATION: Two blocks to beach in nice, quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to Island View Casino, Beach Casino, downtown, Navy Base, Aquarium, parks, and Port of Gulfport with ferry boats to Ship Island.
* THINGS TO DO: Walk to the beach (and bring the dogs with you) and follow the boardwalk for miles, eat at the great restaurants downtown, play at the casinos, visit the new aquarium, golf at nearby courses, and enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi Coast has to offer. West Side Park and waterfront Jones Park are nearby. Fishing piers and the Ship Island Ferry are also close by--take a memorable trip to an island with Civil War fort and beautiful island beaches and you'll probably see schools of dolphins following the ferry. Fishing charters are also close by.
* BEDROOMS: Two bedrooms. Master bedroom has queen bed and adjoining bath with shower. Front bedroom has antique full bed with a slideout single mattress, if needed. Sleeper sofa in living room has double gel foam mattress. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
* BATHS: Two baths--ensuite to master bedroom has vanity/shower/toilet, and hall bath has tub/shower/vanity/toilet.
* KITCHEN: Fridge with icemaker, glass top electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, blender, combo drip/Keurig coffee maker,14-cup drip coffee maker, toaster, and tons of dishes, pots/pans and utensils. New cabinets and granite countertops. Dining table seats four, adjacent bar seats 4.
* TV & INTERNET: 50" smart TV in living room. Master bedroom has smart TV for streaming and local programming. High speed unlimited WIFI.
* UTILITY ROOM: Washer/dryer and laundry supplies. Iron/ironing board.
* YARD: Large back yard is totally fenced with a 6 ft. wood privacy fence so very pet friendly. Cement patio in back with, picnic table, umbrella table/chairs for socializing. Front porch has charming swing.
* PARKING: Side parking area can accommodate three vehicles, RV, boat, trailer.
* GAMES AND BEACH GEAR: Beach chairs, beach towels, board games and kid games inside.
* DAY TRIPS: Exciting day trips to the New Orleans French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and plantation museums are less than a two-hour drive from the Flamingo Beach Cottage. Or, head east to Mobile and the battleship and submarine for a fun day trip.
* PETS: Pets are welcome but must be pre-approved by Owner. No puppies or aggressive breeds. $20 fee per pet per night. Two small dogs (under 30 pounds) or one large dog (up to 80 pounds). Sorry, but no cats due to allergies. Exceptions on a case-by-case basis as authorized by Host. If guests bring any unauthorized pet(s), the deposit will be forfeit. The cleaning company doesn't charge extra upfront for pet(s) but any evidence left behind (hair, messes, etc.) will result in extra cleaning fees depending on how much the cleaning company needs to do.
SMOKING: Outside only. Deposit will be forfeit if smoke smell detected inside house.
HOST SUPPLIES: All linens, towels, blankets, etc.. Shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, hair dryers, hand soap, kitchen soap, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies.
RENT TERMS: Nightly fee is based on four people (two per bedroom). For every additional person the cost is $20 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 7 people. No charge for infants; all children count as guests. Deposit will be forfeited if there are unauthorized guests. Primary guest must be 25 or older. No parties or events. 100% refund for cancellations within 30 days of arrival.
SECURITY: There is an outside security camera for your safety and mine.
* TRAIN: A railroad track runs parallel to the beach along the Coast, so you may hear the train tracks nearby. Locals are used to this and if you're close to the beach, you're close to the train tracks.
GUEST BOOK: The guest book has phone numbers and info on local attractions, shopping, day trips, emergency numbers, restaurant recommendations, and much more.
SNOWBIRD SPECIAL--Super low monthly rates Jan-Apr. Contact the Owner/Host for pricing.
YOUR HOST: Debra Hilgeman, owner/premier host, lives nearby and takes great pride in ensuring the best possible experience for every guest. She has four other FIVE-STAR beach rentals in the area: Mermaid Beach House (VRBO 2659715) with 4 bed/3bath, Palm View Beach House (VRBO 2237338) with 3 bed/2 bath, Magnificent Magnolia Beach House (VRBO 3179963) with 3 bed/2 bath, and Pelican Beach House (VRBO 3180005) with 3 bed/2 bath.
* SUPER CLEAN: Enhanced professional cleaning for every guest.
* GREAT LOCATION: Two blocks to beach in nice, quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to Island View Casino, Beach Casino, downtown, Navy Base, Aquarium, parks, and Port of Gulfport with ferry boats to Ship Island.
* THINGS TO DO: Walk to the beach (and bring the dogs with you) and follow the boardwalk for miles, eat at the great restaurants downtown, play at the casinos, visit the new aquarium, golf at nearby courses, and enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi Coast has to offer. West Side Park and waterfront Jones Park are nearby. Fishing piers and the Ship Island Ferry are also close by--take a memorable trip to an island with Civil War fort and beautiful island beaches and you'll probably see schools of dolphins following the ferry. Fishing charters are also close by.
* BEDROOMS: Two bedrooms. Master bedroom has queen bed and adjoining bath with shower. Front bedroom has antique full bed with a slideout single mattress, if needed. Sleeper sofa in living room has double gel foam mattress. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
* BATHS: Two baths--ensuite to master bedroom has vanity/shower/toilet, and hall bath has tub/shower/vanity/toilet.
* KITCHEN: Fridge with icemaker, glass top electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, blender, combo drip/Keurig coffee maker,14-cup drip coffee maker, toaster, and tons of dishes, pots/pans and utensils. New cabinets and granite countertops. Dining table seats four, adjacent bar seats 4.
* TV & INTERNET: 50" smart TV in living room. Master bedroom has smart TV for streaming and local programming. High speed unlimited WIFI.
* UTILITY ROOM: Washer/dryer and laundry supplies. Iron/ironing board.
* YARD: Large back yard is totally fenced with a 6 ft. wood privacy fence so very pet friendly. Cement patio in back with, picnic table, umbrella table/chairs for socializing. Front porch has charming swing.
* PARKING: Side parking area can accommodate three vehicles, RV, boat, trailer.
* GAMES AND BEACH GEAR: Beach chairs, beach towels, board games and kid games inside.
* DAY TRIPS: Exciting day trips to the New Orleans French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and plantation museums are less than a two-hour drive from the Flamingo Beach Cottage. Or, head east to Mobile and the battleship and submarine for a fun day trip.
* PETS: Pets are welcome but must be pre-approved by Owner. No puppies or aggressive breeds. $20 fee per pet per night. Two small dogs (under 30 pounds) or one large dog (up to 80 pounds). Sorry, but no cats due to allergies. Exceptions on a case-by-case basis as authorized by Host. If guests bring any unauthorized pet(s), the deposit will be forfeit. The cleaning company doesn't charge extra upfront for pet(s) but any evidence left behind (hair, messes, etc.) will result in extra cleaning fees depending on how much the cleaning company needs to do.
SMOKING: Outside only. Deposit will be forfeit if smoke smell detected inside house.
HOST SUPPLIES: All linens, towels, blankets, etc.. Shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, hair dryers, hand soap, kitchen soap, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies.
RENT TERMS: Nightly fee is based on four people (two per bedroom). For every additional person the cost is $20 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 7 people. No charge for infants; all children count as guests. Deposit will be forfeited if there are unauthorized guests. Primary guest must be 25 or older. No parties or events. 100% refund for cancellations within 30 days of arrival.
SECURITY: There is an outside security camera for your safety and mine.
* TRAIN: A railroad track runs parallel to the beach along the Coast, so you may hear the train tracks nearby. Locals are used to this and if you're close to the beach, you're close to the train tracks.
GUEST BOOK: The guest book has phone numbers and info on local attractions, shopping, day trips, emergency numbers, restaurant recommendations, and much more.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gulfport, MS
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)5.0
Love this cottage! It’s exactly as described! Very clean and in a safe location! It is by a train but we actually loved it! Our kids got excited everytime they heard the train coming and loved counting how many cars were on the train! The house is well stocked for cooking , laundry etc and it just feels like a home! The beds were very comfortable too! Property manager was great to communicate with! Would definitely stay here again !
5.0
Debra made our stay easy and enjoyable. She was great at communicating and stocked the rental with lots of great local info and everything we could have needed during our stay. Being by the beach, it was great having the washer and dryer. Salute’s Italian is a must, we went 4 times during our stay. We appreciated her stocking beach supplies so we didn’t have to fit beach chairs into our road trip packing. Everything we needed was within a 5-10 min drive. Thanks again Debra!
5.0
Everything was as advertised. Debra & her team were very responsive to the questions I had while there.
5.0
The house was better than expected from the pictures. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was great the air conditioning really cooled the house down as it was so hot outside. Debra was great responding to my questions. I would definitely stay there again!
5.0
The house was just as described, 3 blocks from the beach and perfect weather. We also took our pooch and was so happy not to have to put him on a leash due to the fenced in yard front and back. The train was a bit much in the beginning but after a couple of day we never noticed it. Debra was great as well, met us as we were unloading and gave us a fresh picked magnolia that smelled amazingly. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Property is exactly as pictured. Decorated very tastefully. Comfortable bed in master bedroom. Located close to beach. Host very easy to communicate with.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. We were able to visit Ship island, aquarium, Biloxi and Long Beach. We do not gamble so we kept to the beach and scenery. Which we enjoyed very much. Cottage was just what we needed!
5.0
The Flamingo House had everything we needed and more! We loved the kitchen as it had everything we needed to cook and easily clean up! The games were an added bonus when it rained to keep the kids entertained! The couch slept our 2 younger children perfectly and was actually very comfortable! The train is close (didn't bother us), but ear plugs were in the night stands if needed! The host, Mrs. Debra was fabulous is responding to everything we needed and checking in on us! We will definitely stay at her properties again!
5.0
Fantastic place for our get away! Will definitely be back in future! Property manager was fantastic as well.
5.0
Great place close to beach
5.0
Loved the look of the cottage . Really like the repurposed wood throughout the place . Very convent to everything and porch swing was a place. Would definitely book again.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Perfect for our 2 dogs to play in the fenced in yard. Loved the antiques in the cottage. We will be back
5.0
I travel alone with my dog, and I couldn’t have found a better place on the beach to stay! The condo was very nicely decorated and updated; clean; bright and airy; and had everything that I needed for my 2 week stay. Not to mention that my dog was welcome! The owner was attentive and truly seemed to care that I was comfortable. Along with being a great place to call home for my time away, the location was ideal. I could sit on the deck and watch the ocean - both sunrise and night moon were spectacular (when the fog let us). There were enough restaurants, bars, patios and plenty of beach walking all right there. I never had to get in my car unless I wanted to! I also enjoyed the music right next door off the patio. It was never too loud or too late. (And if it would have been, all you had to do was go in and shut the deck doors and it was plenty quiet!) I highly recommend this Tiki Condo…and definitely will go back if I return to SPI!!! ❤️
5.0
Stayed for a week and had an awesome time. Place was clean and well supplied with all the extras you need. Train takes a minute to get used to, but it's not a big deal. Short walk or drive to the beach and lots of good eats around. Deb was awesome and very hospitable. Would go back anytime.
4.0
good time as advertised little farther to beach than expected dogs not allowed on beach not owners fault would go back host is very good
2.5
We’ve stayed in the Cottage three times in the last two years and love it every time. So close to the beach and shopping it’s perfect for us. Debra is a first class host!
5.0
This cottage is the perfect getaway. Everything from where it is located to checking in and departing. Neighbor hood is also a great place. Location for going places was great also. We enjoyed it and will be back.
5.0
Everything was great. We enjoyed our stay and plan to be back!
4.0
Comfortable cottage - close to great restaurants and places of interest. Within walking distance to the beach and casinos. Pet friendly!
5.0
Family Vacation
Debra is wonderful!! The cottage was so cute, comfortable and just a short walk from the beach. Debra has everything thought out and available such as beach towels, chairs, ice chest, etc. I was a bit concerned about the railroad tracks, it did not bother me at all but a couple of the others in my party did mention it a few times. I would stay at the cottage again!!
5.0
Amazing host and property!
Couldn’t ask for a better experience than this! Our first time VRBOing and it was beyond our expectations! Close to the beach, extremely clean and had everything you could ever need! Just wish we could have stayed longer! Deb is the perfect host!
5.0
Cute & Comfy
I was in town with my adult daughter to visit family. This house was perfect for us. Parking was easy on the side of the house. We both enjoyed that the house had many original features and was decorated to accent it's age, though it also had all the modern amenities. Just a short walk to the beach. Many restaurants and attractions are close by. The train sounds didn't bother us too much. Being from the area, I knew what to expect. The beds were comfortable which made up for the train noise!
4.0
Enjoyed the Stay
We had a good, restful stay. The owner was very nice and even brought over donuts one morning.
5.0
We will be back!
2.5
Jeeping the Coast
We will be back!
5.0
Stress-free Shabby Chic Beach Cottage with Modern Conveniences
The owner, Debra was very responsive, helpful, and easy to connect with.
She has rescued and remodeled this cottage with an eye for convenience and comfort with excellent working electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and updated appliances. Electrical outlets at every logical place and garden hoses at front and back yards were such a welcome site.
The neighborhood was all side walked and felt safe to walk around in, even at night. Debra has many friends and neighbors in the area and helpers nearby which we all found reassuring yet unobtrusive.
We loved the proximity to the beach, ample parking, fenced back and front yards, trains and, mosquito-free outdoor areas.
5.0
Cute Cottage Next To The Beach!
We enjoyed our stay. House was just a few blocks away from beach, which was a plus. The house was clean and felt very cozy. Fenced in yard was great for our 11yr old Mini Schnauzer, she loved ppl watching in the front. All around had a great experience in Gulfport and Debra was awesome! Will def be back!
5.0
Great Gulf Coast Getaway
We stayed here on our return from a Florida vacation. The location is perfect for restaurants & Beach View Casino (no smoking & windows on the gulf).
The cottage was perfect for us: very clean, comfortable beds, and so cute!). The fenced yard was perfect for our dog. The porch swing was just the ticket for a relaxing afternoon.
5.0
Great place to stay
2.5
Fantastic Stay, very clean everything as described.
Great place to stay
5.0
easy to rent . Debra came buy with donuts.
2.5
beach vacation
easy to rent . Debra came buy with donuts.
5.0
Flamingo Cottage
Comfortable, with all the amenities. Winter temperature control was difficult. RR tracks very close! Access to all kinds of shopping was good. Casino and the shore within walking distance.
5.0
Nice cottage close to the beach
The property was clean and accessible. The fenced in yard was nice for our small puppy to play in. Overall nice experience.
5.0
The 2nd bedroom needs a sturdy bed this one made noise every time you moved very loudly
2.5
Great
The 2nd bedroom needs a sturdy bed this one made noise every time you moved very loudly
2.5
Cute house, great location!
The location was perfect for me for this trip because my son was staying on base. Also centrally located to get to Biloxi and Bay St. Louis. Would definitely stay again!
2.5
Will return
Very cute, clean and close to beach. I recommend this house. Has front and back yard fence. My little dog was very happy! Very nice owner.
2.5
Awesome!
We had a great time! Perfectly located and had everything we needed! Super clean! We would love to come back!
2.5
Absolutely loved staying at this property. It was so comfortable and had everything we needed. It was wonderful for my dog that the front and back yard were fenced and spacious. The cottage was well very clean, well equipped and so welcoming. Thank you Debra for sharing your cottage with us!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Gulfport?
The average price for a rental in Gulfport is $328 per night. This rental is $83 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!. Enjoy the water!
Is Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly! pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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