Family and dog friendly beach cottage w/pool & grill in quaint seaside village
Cottage in Gulfport, FL
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 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
***Just a note*** We only accept well-behaved, non-aggressive breeds. There is an additional Pet Fee, which you will be prompted to add when you book. Sorry, no cats.
This is not your typical rental with hand-me-down everything. From the moment you walk in, you will feel at home in this cozy beach cottage. This lavishly redone home has a spacious master suite with jetted tub and stall shower, plus sliding doors to the heated pool. A privacy fence surrounds the pool with landscape lighting that makes you feel like you're at a 5 star resort. The master has a loveseat, two chairs, a coffee table, and a dressing table, plus a huge Tommy Bahama armoire. Relax in the large living room with wide-screen TV and electric fireplace (no mess, just ambience!), do some quiet reading in the cozy office, or hang out in the pool surround with your morning java & paper. The roomy second bedroom has its own private bath with tub shower. Both bedrooms have high end bed covers. Our small office has a desk, wi-fi, and a 3 in1 printer. There is also a very comfy loveseat, which can be converted into a twin-size bed by adding the third section. The kitchen has the latest appliances and is well equipped for those who like to cook. Don't care to cook? There is a plethora of fabulous restaurants just three short blocks from your door. The screened lanai has many lounging chairs, a table and a grill, plus lots of pool toys for kids & adults alike. Our front porch features a small seating area for two, plus a bistro table under the trees for al fresco dining. Our laundry room was refurbished in Jan. 2019 and is equipped with new washer & dryer, iron and board, and lots of cabinet & drawer space. A quiet, safe getaway perfect for a couple or family where you can walk or bike to everything you need.
This is not your typical rental with hand-me-down everything. From the moment you walk in, you will feel at home in this cozy beach cottage. This lavishly redone home has a spacious master suite with jetted tub and stall shower, plus sliding doors to the heated pool. A privacy fence surrounds the pool with landscape lighting that makes you feel like you're at a 5 star resort. The master has a loveseat, two chairs, a coffee table, and a dressing table, plus a huge Tommy Bahama armoire. Relax in the large living room with wide-screen TV and electric fireplace (no mess, just ambience!), do some quiet reading in the cozy office, or hang out in the pool surround with your morning java & paper. The roomy second bedroom has its own private bath with tub shower. Both bedrooms have high end bed covers. Our small office has a desk, wi-fi, and a 3 in1 printer. There is also a very comfy loveseat, which can be converted into a twin-size bed by adding the third section. The kitchen has the latest appliances and is well equipped for those who like to cook. Don't care to cook? There is a plethora of fabulous restaurants just three short blocks from your door. The screened lanai has many lounging chairs, a table and a grill, plus lots of pool toys for kids & adults alike. Our front porch features a small seating area for two, plus a bistro table under the trees for al fresco dining. Our laundry room was refurbished in Jan. 2019 and is equipped with new washer & dryer, iron and board, and lots of cabinet & drawer space. A quiet, safe getaway perfect for a couple or family where you can walk or bike to everything you need.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Gulfport, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
It was great,and the location is perfect. My partner said she didn’t have enough room to store the groceries in the kitchen.
10.0 / 10.0
House was just as described. Clean and cozy. Will definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
My husband and I bring our 3 small dog-children here to totally rekax and see my friends. I lived in St. Pete for 15 years. It's good to come "home" and see my friends. Hubby and I totally relax, unwind, and spend quality time together. Our children know this place now. They get as excited as we do upon arival°
10.0 / 10.0
We visited Florida for the first time and found this juwel for our stay in St.Petersburg on the Gulf of Mexico. The object is exactly as described in the text and on the pictures. Very clean and very spacey for 4 adult people. We have used the location for our day time trips in the middle of Florida, be it beach, Disney World or the surrounding beaches at the Gulf.
For relaxing you can use the big private pool or just walk to the nearby beach down the street.
We will definitely come back in one of our upcoming holidays.
Thanks a lot to the host as well, who was always very quick and responsive on our questions.
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10.0 / 10.0
This little gem blew us away, a few minutes walk down the lovely brick road to the water, 2 short blocks away from an array of cafes, restaurants and shops. (Shout out to the tiki bar on 56th and shore, best key lime pie I’ve ever had!)
The cottage itself was super clean, lots of kitchen utensils and a fancy Keurig machine for morning coffee ☕️
Plenty of beach towels, beach chairs and a beach caddy/buggy - super handy!
Lovely comfortable HUGE bed.
The cottage was easy to find, easy to access and Lysa (the owner) was great, checking in with us via VRBO to make sure we were happy and everything was ok.
We loved the artsy vibe of Gulfport too and will be coming back! Hopefully the cottage is available when we do!
10.0 / 10.0
This is my 2nd time staying at Lysa's home. Very comfortable and nice home. Pool was perfect, . Neighborhood nice and safe. My little furry baby loved the dog bed. Gulfport town very friendly and dog friendly too. Easy access to other locations. Walkable to all restaurants in town and beach. Thanks Lysa for hosting us and hope to be back next time.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second trip. We won't stay anywhere else. Extra clean and comfy. Feels like you are at home. Location is very convenient to numerous beaches, restaurants, shopping, etc yet located in a very quiet neighborhood off the main drag. The property manager is really accessible and accommodating. There was an unexpected snafu with the air conditioner. She had a service man there ASAP (it was after hours). She then say she would put us up in a hotel for the nite until the problem was resolved! We will definately be returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house and great location. I highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is well kept and we found it very comfortable. The owners checked in periodically and were very responsive to any questions.
The location is wonderful. The area is very quiet with shops and restaurants just a couple blocks away.
We would stay at this house again.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this house. Everything was very luxe, clean, and all the amenities were there. The living room had a very nice seating area for my whole family, a large TV that we used all week, and it was the perfect central location. The kitchen had tons of appliances, and it even had a hot water spout. The fridge was very nice, and we loved the crushed ice maker. The dining room had a nice view of the pool, and a great table for family dinners. Off the dining room was another bathroom and the laundry room, which my family loved. The bedrooms were also very nice. We loved the king bed, and the giant bathroom. The bidet was a very fun addition. We never even got around to using the bath, but I'm sure it was very nice. The pool is next level. My family spent basically the whole vacation in the it. I'm jealous we don't have our own pool at home! The town close to the house is very funky, and Stella's is absolutely delicious! We went back twice on our stay! The grocery stores are very close to the house as well. The owner is easily accessible and kind. Overall, I would highly recommend this house if you want to be close to quiet neighbors, a cool town, and a small beach.
8.0 / 10.0
We got to the property and found that the pool was not circulating. It was not working as it should as stated in the book of explanations and we decided to come home a week early and forfeit the money for the second week. The post and rail on the front porch was broken, most of the cabinets in the kitchen were full of their condiments and food items and left very little room for items we might have wanted to purchase and store while we were there. There was partial bags of chips (3)in one cabinet. Evidently the property manager did not inspect the house after each renter left the house before next renter. House is very cluttered and had a lot of the managers personal items in the different rooms. Condition of the couch and love seat is terrible. Television was set up on a personal setting where you couldn't get local channels.Just a place that i would not want to rent again
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was everything we hope for, very clean beautifully decorated very cozy, in walking distance of downtown Gulfport Restaurants and the Beach and Pier!! Love the pool and the outdoor enclosure!! Really felt like home!! Would definitely book again!! Lysa was very accessible if you had any questions!! Great Trip!!
10.0 / 10.0
This well-decorated, well-equipped, cozy, comfortable home was the perfect vacation get-a-way! We have stayed at about a dozen homes through vrbo and others and this one was, by far, the best!! The king bed was incredibly comfortable, the jacuzzi welcoming, and the bidet, amazing...once you get used to it! ;) The kitchen had everything we needed and the pool was cool and clean. There were chairs, an umbrella and a wagon for the beach, too! Unfortunately, we didnt get to stay as long as we had liked due to a mandatory hurricane evac, but the owners were very informative and and helpful during the process. We will definitely recommend this place to others and may one day hipefully get back to Florida to stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week staying here, the house was very very clean the pool was great The house is in walking distance to downtown Gulfport We would defiantly stay here again, It was very easy to communicate with owner and she responded to all our questions immediately
10.0 / 10.0
This was the nicest vacation rental I have booked with VRBO. Beautiful fenced in pool area with a tropical feel. House had everything we needed. Close to great restaurants and activities. Quiet neighborhood. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
The moment we stepped through the front door, we felt at home. The house is gorgeous while still remaining comfortable, with amazing attention to detail. You can feel the love that went into this property, as it truly feels like a home. There is every amenity that you'd ever need and then some. The beds are so very comfortable and the extra little office space with the small sectional provided a perfect little area for our daughter to have her own little nook. We had such a wonderful time as a family in the private pool and outdoor area, eating alfresco and swimming night and day. A couple of days during our stay were too hot to go to the beach as even the ocean was too warm, so the pool provided much needed relief while helping us feel like we didn't lose out on any fun. The cottage is a perfectly cozy little paradise. We absolutely loved it. Our family really looks forward to staying again and again! We already miss it so!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about the property was as advertised. House was very comfortable and well equipped. The pool was the selling point for our August visit. So nice to sit around in the morning and take a dip in the evening. The dogs loved the small yard space around the pool and chased lizards until we forced them inside. Lysa was very helpful and easy to communicate with on an issue that arose.
10.0 / 10.0
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10.0 / 10.0
Excellent home!! VERY CLEAN, beautiful, best location for us, everything we needed and more was supplies. Owners are the nicest people!! We want to return here next year. We enjoyed the spacious home!! (We live in a tiny cottage back home.) We left things to enhance future pet owning tenants.
10.0 / 10.0
I had the pleasure of staying at the Family and Dog Friendly Beach Cottage. The cottage itself was nothing short of fantastic and situated in a quiet and charming neighborhood.The property was thoroughly maintained, while being impeccably clean and reflected on Lysa’s dedication to providing a top-notch experience for her guests. It was evident that great care and attention had been put into every detail. The location of this rental was ideal. It was conveniently just a short walk to the beach as well as various restaurants, shops, and amenities. I also loved that there were bikes available for use. Additionally, I have to compliment the host, Lysa, on her excellent communication throughout the entire booking process and during my stay. Lysa was prompt in responding to my questions and offered helpful suggestions for local restaurants and attractions. Lysa’s genuine care for her guests' comfort and enjoyment truly set this rental apart. Overall, my experience at this VRBO rental was delightful, and I highly recommend it for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway. I cannot wait to return to this hidden gem!
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful week we had! Our stay here was fantastic! First of all, Lysa, the owner, was a gem! She really went out of her way to make our stay possible and was super easy to get in touch with. She was so sweet!! And the house was just as adorable as the pictures! The accommodations were excellent, everything was comfy, and we felt right at home. The kitchen had everything and then some! And the backyard!!!! I could sit out there every single day! LOVED the pool area and all the palm trees surrounding the pool. So private, tropical, and inviting!! Our girls really had a blast in the pool and swam in it almost every day. It was a bit on the chilly side for me, but kids never seem to notice. Daddy even jumped in for a swim several times! The beds were super comfy and I even came home and tried to find a blanket online like the ones on both the beds (lightweight down, I think?) because I enjoyed it so much! Location was great, also! Short walk to the bay for some Halloween festivities and also for lots of cute shops and restaurants. And then an easy drive to multiple beautiful beach areas on the gulf. We were never in the car more than 20 or 30 minutes! The beaches were all great and we spent lots of time there, also. We even got to enjoy Halloween trick or treating around the neighborhood, since we happened to be there for that. So much fun! And being from up north, we had never been able to trick or treat in flip flops before!! Fantastic place to stay!! So grateful for an awesome vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage made for a very relaxing vacation! The neighborhood was great! Everything was within walking distance. The cottage was extremely clean and had everything you could need. Only wished we could have stayed longer! We will definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was perfect! It felt like home and the neighborhood was so cute and had everything we needed. The beach was close by. The host was great and easy to communicate with. My family enjoyed their stay very much!
10.0 / 10.0
This property is everything the owners describe. A great, safe neighborhood, walking distance to beachfront area, great little shops and nightlife, but mostly a fabulous place to stay. The bed was incredibly soft and comfy, plenty of towels and linens, well appointed kitchen, nice large smart tv and a great screened in saltwater pool was just the icing on the cake. Smartly decorated and very clean, I would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in this area. We hope to go back there in the future and this will be our first choice for lodging.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay! Close to the bay and restaurants. Loved having our own pool. Property was perfect. Super clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at Craftsman Cottage was wonderful. Very clean, easy check in process, excellent location and great communication with Lysa. Loved being able to walk to shops and restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
This cute cottage was everything we could have asked for and more. My wife, three kids and I enjoyed our week long vacation stay. The house was very clean, cozy and had a lot of space for us to keep our belongings. We loved making our meals in the kitchen or on the grill and sitting at the dining room table looking out the patio door into the pool area! Lysa was an amazing host with excellent communication throughout the whole process and our stay! We would definitely love to go back and stay there for our next St. Pete/Gulfport Florida trip!
10.0 / 10.0
Lysa's place has everything that you need for easy and enjoyable stay. The pool is very nice! Her house is very clean, full of love and care. House located in a quite neighborhood of Gulf Port. Communication with Lysa was easy and prompt. Strongly recommend her place to any family for an easy stay. You will be very happy to stay there! Thank You for this wonderful experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Our little oasis
Been coming here for 4 years now love the place . Get location love the food in gulfport,love that you can walk to restaurants and gift shops. Will be back next year. Lysa is great .
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
It felt like home. Plenty of amenities. Very nice neighborhood. Owner very responsive to communication. I would communication highly recommend this place!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great vacation
This lovely home is located in the heart of the action! All you could ask for and more. We highly recommend it and we look forward to booking it again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Can't Wait to Go Back
This was one of the most wonderful vacations my daughter and I have taken together. The house (home - because that's what it felt like) was beautiful and the owner was extremely easy to stay in touch with. The privacy of the pool made the trip complete. We can't wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Week
The home and the area offerings made for a great week in Gulfport! The clean well stocked residence was excellent for a week of relaxing fun activities. Biking the area trails , being awestruck by the nearby museums and art gardens, enchanted by wonderful neighborhood walks , and great food with bay views were outstanding. Naturally, the sunny beaches added to the experience. Delightful days of low humidity and no rain made it a visit to remember!.
My wife, dog, and I highly recommend this outstanding property.!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent rental!
We had an amazing time at this property! Excellent variety or restaurants, proximity to beaches, entertainment.
10.0 / 10.0
25th anniversary getaway
Amazing!! We were going to go to the Caribbean for our big anniversary, but instead I wanted something more quaint. This home and town was perfect! We enjoyed the pool and patio daily. We ventured by foot daily into town. It is absolutely lovely. Tuesday is the local vendor day, they all sorts of tents , loved it!! We had the most romantic and delicious dinner at Pia's, so amazing!!!
We have zero complaints and had such a relaxing time! Lysa was helpful in everyway. I'm so thankful that we had this amazing little home and village to reconnect in to celebrate 25 years of love and together!! Thank you Lysa!!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage
The cottage exceeded my expectations. Beautiful, clean and confortable. Close to restaurants, shops and beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place
The house was very nice, we especially enjoyed the pool and the master bath! It was a great location and didn't take long to get to any of the accessories did or to the beaches and we went to 3 different ones. The hosts were great with communication!
10.0 / 10.0
Darling Bungalow
We so enjoyed our time in Gulfport. Everything and everyone was so nice and friendly. This particular bungalow is a found treasure. We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Gulfport home
This was our 4th stay and we are already looking forward to visiting next summer. It truly is a home away from home with all the amenities.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property!
Our family of 5 enjoyed our vacation to Gulfport, and hope to return to this property again. The home was more beautiful in-person and located in a lovely neighborhood. We loved the salt water pool, and enjoyed it day and night. A cozy, clean, and lovely rental with great hosts! Highly recommend.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Gulfport?
The average price for a rental in Gulfport is $297 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family and dog friendly beach cottage w/pool & grill in quaint seaside village. 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 Family and dog friendly beach cottage w/pool & grill in quaint seaside village. Enjoy the water!
Is Family and dog friendly beach cottage w/pool & grill in quaint seaside village 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 Family and dog friendly beach cottage w/pool & grill in quaint seaside village?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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