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A Charming Cottage in Historical Bay St Louis ~5 minute walk to restaurants

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Front of home!

Bay St Louis is a golf cart legal town!
Dining room table, seating for 6
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bay St Louis, MS
  • Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hollywood Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Family area

1 Double Futon

Front Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Middle Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Charming Cottage in Historical Bay St Louis ~5 minute walk to restaurants

The Bay Breeze Cottage is a three bedroom, two bathroom home located 2 blocks from the beach and 3 blocks from Main Street in Bay St Louis. It is in the historical district, is walking distance from the marina, beach, piers, restaurants, shops, and bars. This charming historical home has the original floors, original bead board ceilings, and the original doors from The Mockingbird Cafe dating back over 120 years. This home's architecture is referred to as a shotgun house. Shotgun homes were built after the Civil War until the 1920's, and are believed to have originated in New Orleans, but are found all over the South. The Bay Breeze Cottage is decorated with a coastal feel with upgraded luxury details such as complimentary bath robes, toiletries, beach towels, laundry essentials, wifi, and satellite television. You can enjoy your morning coffee on the cosy, screened-in front porch, and walk to some of the best restaurants on the Gulf Coast. Bay Breeze Cottage is also held to a high standard in cleanliness. You will not share a bed with strangers here, because our duvets are washed before every arrival of new guests. The Bay Breeze Cottage is the perfect home away from home where couples can get-away or families can enjoy a wonderful family vacation. Y'all come and see us!

Property manager

Heather Smith

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are 2 parking spaces in front of the house.
DO NOT park on the sidewalk. This is a city law and you might get a ticket. DO NOT park in the neighbor's driveway or block them in.
Any items left in the house such as unused toiletries will be donated to a homeless shelter.

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay St Louis

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Old Town Bay St Louis, a neighbourhood in Bay St Louis. Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor and Bridges Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bay St Louis, MS

What's nearby

  • Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 100 Men D.B.A. Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 25 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Chula - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Tiger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Pirate - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Cottage in Historical Bay St Louis ~5 minute walk to restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Cottage in Historical Bay St Louis ~5 minute walk to restaurants ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Cottage in Historical Bay St Louis ~5 minute walk to restaurants ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Cottage in Historical Bay St Louis ~5 minute walk to restaurants located?

Located in Old Town Bay St Louis, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum, Saint Stanislaus College and Bay St. Louis Little Theater. 100 Men D.B.A. Hall and Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Family getaway

Perfect house and perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Perfect!

Wow! This is the cutest place! I believe it is the cleanest VRBO i have ever stayed at. The location was perfect, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

The most precious house!

We had the absolute best time here! The location & ambiance can’t be beat. Will definitely be our in-town go to place from here on out!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

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

Cruising the Coast 2023

Awesome house, fully stocked and very comfortable. We will be back 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonja S.

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

Happy Family Holiday

It was wonderful. That location was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

cindy s.

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

Friend’s Reunion

Great place , clean abs just right for four Lifelong friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S., New Orleans, LA

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

Great location and house

Short walk to crab fest and beach. The house was perfect for our needs; well appointed with attention to detail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Bay Breeze

Very clean. No soap for washing machine. One cleaning pod for dish washer. Only one extra bag for garbage. Could not find garbage can with 204 on it. Possibly put garbage in neighbors can. Not one “ How are you doing? “ from properly manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcia w.

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

Beach vacation

Family of 5 aged 15-70 & we all loved our stay at Bay Breeze. We were able to walk to wide variety of shops, art galleries, restaurants & the beach. House was clean, beds were comfy & we had all we needed for a great stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma P.

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

Sad Times

Heather was very gracious with the renta
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

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

Absolutely beautiful

Hands down my favorite place I have stayed in BSL! Will be back very soon. It was an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle W., Penticton, BC Canada, New Orleans in winter

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

Adorable Beach Cottage

This adorable beach cottage has a terrific location to downtown Bay St. Louis & the beach. Really enjoyed the screen porch too!
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merry S., Baton Rouge, La

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

2nd trip to Bay St Louis

This is our second time to stay here! Absolutely love the house. It’s clean and just precious! It’s also convenient to everything, shops, restaurants, the beach. Heather has everything you need. All you have to do is show up! Thank you Heather for another great stay at Bay St Louis!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

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

Perfect Location

House was very clean and organized. Area was quiet and neighbors were very nice. We rented a Golf Cart, but we could have easily walked everywhere we wanted to go, beach, shops, and restaurants were all very close.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lane d.

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

Fantastic House and Location

This house is within walking distance to all of the restaurants and shops in town. It is very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

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

Great home

Cute beach home within walking distance of the beach, shops, and good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Loved the house!!! Planning to stay again!!!

It was near all beach and near all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele R.

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

Adorable cottage

This precious cottage was just as described! So much history! The decor and colors were fabulous. Plenty of room for a family of 6. Enjoyed having cocktail hour on the screened in porch! Neighbors were very friendly. Heather was very responsiveness and helpful. This cottage is definitely a place we will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

College reunion vacation

We had a great experience to reconnect with life long friends. Easy walking distance to food, shopping and beach so plenty to do. Couldn’t of asked for a better house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Weekend in the sun.

We had a great weekend enjoyed laying on the beach eating some great food riding around town in the golf cart.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., Destrehan,La (just outside of New Orleans)

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

Bay Town retreat.

Location was wonderful and house was equipped with lots of extras that made our stay very pleasurable.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie K., Peoria, Illinois

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

Comfortable, cute beach house

Plenty of room for 6 people in this cute place. A quick walk to beach, shopping, snacks, coffee, restaurants and bars, church...all the bay has to offer!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Wonderful trip

We had a wonderful stay we loved being able to rent and drive around in the golf cart super fun – this house is immaculately clean and a very nice place to go relax
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Amazing weekend with friends

Spent an amazing W/E with girlfriends in this wonderful house! Beautifully decorated with well thought out amenities for a very relaxing & fun weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecile T., New Orleans

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

Perfect home!

Second time i rented this for my 95 year old son parents, their sitter and my sister! The most perfect adorable home ever! Has absolutely everything anyone would need during their stay! Beautifully decorated. Just overall awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Heather Smith

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Heather grew up in Richland, Mississippi and graduated from Richland High School in 1988. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Following graduation, Heather taught school for the Rankin County School District for 11 years.
Heather has been a real estate investor and property manager for over 20 years in both residential and land properties. She obtained her real estate license in 2014.

Heather is a member of the following organizations:

National Association of REALTORS®
Mississippi Association of REALTORS®
Central MS REALTORS®
RESA – Real Estate Staging Association
Heather is a licensed Home Stager/decorator.
Heather’s family is very important to her. She is married to Jerry Smith and they are raising three beautiful children. She is active in the community and volunteers at church and at school. Her hobbies include: reading, decorating, renovating homes, and traveling with her family.

This family was also featured on HGTV's Beach Front Bargain Hunt! The home on the show is called "Sunshine Cottage"! If you would like to watch the show to see a closer view of the home just google HGTV Beach Front Bargain Hunt. The name of the episode is called "Vintage Bay St Louis".

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location!!!! The Bay Breeze is located 2 blocks from the ocean and 3 blocks from Main Street. You can walk to the shops, restaurants, and bars. If you don't want to walk a couple of blocks, rent a golf cart, because in Bay St. Louis the streets are golf art friendly! The Bay Breeze is also decorated beautifully with a coastal feeling and will be one of the cleanest rentals you will ever stay in.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with this home when I saw it! It has the classic architecture of the early 1900's in the Bay St. Louis area with a touch of New Orleans. When I step inside this cottage I want to throw my cell phone away because it reminds me of a simpler time where people sit on the screened in porch and visit awhile! I hope you get this feeling as well!

Languages:

English