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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Bay St Louis, MS

Bay St. Louis Little Theater8 min walk
Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor18 min walk
Hollywood Casino8 min drive
Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)33 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property and super host

Gary S.

Nov 15, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Living Close to the Beach

This cozy cottage is a short walk to shopping, dining, and our beautiful beach with bike and walking path. You will feel safe at home in this quiet setting located directly behind the owner's 1882 Creole Cottage. Private parking and a large yard provide lots of space for pets and lounging.
This space includes almost 900 square feet of living area with all the comforts of home. The enclosed front porch has a washing machine and dryer, ironing board, iron and outdoor games. The back porch seating area overlooks the pond and pottery studio.

Property manager

Joy Mehrtens

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Pet fee is $50.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed only on the screened porch.

Host must be notified in advance when bringing pets. Maximum 2 small dogs ( up to 20 lbs each) or 1 larger breed ( over 20 lbs)

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bay St Louis

Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Old Town Bay St Louis, a neighbourhood in Bay St Louis. Bay St. Louis Little Theater and Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor and Bridges Golf Club. Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Bay St Louis, MS

What's nearby

Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 8 min walk
Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 8 min walk
Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 18 min walk
Bridges Golf Club - 8 min drive
Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Grammys Donuts and More - ‬3 min drive
‪Parrot Head Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
‪La Chula Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Living Close to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, Cozy Living Close to the Beach allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Living Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Living Close to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Living Close to the Beach located?

Located in Old Town Bay St Louis, this guesthouse is within a 10-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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

23 June 2024

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

Cozy

Convenient to activities. Cozy cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

19 June 2024

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

Perfect little cottage!

The cottage is quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a get away and it is within walking distance to beach and downtown. Will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

11 May 2024

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

Fell in love

With Bay St Louis Old Town! Compass Rose is a short walk through beautiful peaceful oak lined streets to the beach and restaurants. Quiet and completely equipped for a short or longer stay, the cottage is comfortable and spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed, great shower and bath area. Terrific host and caretaker responded immediately when needed (smoke alarm battery). Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

18 Apr 2024

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely town

Great cottage behind owners home. Very quiet , clean, and comfortable. Close to the shops and eateries on the bay. Owner very accessible but also respects your privacy. Enjoyed my stay in Bay St. Louis!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

15 Nov 2023

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

bay

Excellent property and super host

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

8 Oct 2023

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

Cottage life perfection

WoW!! Such a perfect time we had. Joy is a pleasure to work with and now I consider a friend for life. Everything we could have wanted and needed was there. Great location. Peaceful, she even ordered us perfect weather! Can not wait to stay here again

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

8 Aug 2023

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

Restful Respite

The cottage is cute & well appointed with everything you’d possibly need; the location is ideal….close enough to all the fun and excitement of Beach Blvd but quiet & restful and very comfortable. I can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

31 July 2023

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

Great getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great weekend getaway. All the conveniences of home plus a few extras. Beach, shopping & casinos, all in close proximity to the cottage. Looking forward to returning. Thanks Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

27 July 2023

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

Weekend getaway with our dog

This cottage was very cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed it as did our dog Sophie. Joy was very hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed. Easy walking distance to the beach. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark l.

22 July 2023

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

Bay St Louis

Great location Great host Great city

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chanda r.

5 July 2023

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

Great stay in the Bay

Great cottage for a get-a-way in Bay St. Louis. Its a great location. I walked to downtown for shopping and I walked to the beach. Cottage is well equipped and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

29 June 2023

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

Joy's Cute Cottage

Joy's cottage house was the perfect place for me to stay to enjoy my family, fun filled weekend in Waveland. The location of the cottage was perfect. Joy was a pleasure to interact with in answering my questions in a timely manner. The cottage was spotless when I arrived, nice comfy bed and treats/snacks left for me to enjoy on my drive home. It was a wonderful weekend with my family and Joy made my stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. Highly recommend a stay here. Great location, close to downtown Bay St. Louis, restaurants and the beach. Hope others will consider staying here and enjoy it as much as I did!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

11 June 2023

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

Great stay!

We had a great time in Bay St. Louis. The property was great and our host was welcoming, helpful, and had great suggestions for us.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhett V.

21 May 2023

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

Great Location

Joy was very accommodating and the cottage is a great place to stay. It’s near Old Downtown Bay St. Louis; quiet neighborhood. The cottage was was great and I would recommend this rental. We look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

15 May 2023

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

Very nice! Comfy!

We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

8 May 2023

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

A lovely experience!

We had a lovely stay here! The cottage was perfect for the two of us and our small pup. It has a lot of charm. Ms Joy is a wonderful host and made us feel right at home. It is also a great location - an easy walk to the beach and a short drive to Main St. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

17 Apr 2023

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

Lovely stay at Compass Rose Cottage

The cottage was lovely and in a quiet, peaceful area, yet within walking distance to beach, large public pier, restaurants and shopping. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

5 Apr 2023

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

Just as described and pictured

What a quiet and peaceful stay! Joy was a “joy” to work with. This cottage is nicely equipped and beautifully furnished. The nearby restaurants and recommendations were delicious! We loved drinking coffee and eating breakfast on the enclosed patio. If given the opportunity, we will visit this cottage again. Thank you, Joy!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

31 Mar 2023

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

Lovely

Our hosts, Joy and RJ were lovely. Helpful. Attentive. The little cottage was so warm and inviting. The attention to detail was great, beautiful sheets on the bed, luxury towels, claw foot bath tub, 2 bikes to ride. Just perfect for us. Our dogs were able to run out in the back yard which was great on vacation. Main street has several little cute shops/ art galleries/ restaurants all down one street and everyone is so friendly and kind. Loved having cocktails right on the beach and eating crawfish for the first time was a kick and the BBQ is awesome! We will be back to our little cottage for another warm weather vacation. Couldn't have asked for anything more. -Jay and Kris from Minnesota

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

12 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Stay in Old Bay

This cottage was perfect! Short walk to the beach and great restaurants. Had everything we needed for a week stay, plus having the bikes meant we barely used our car. Joy made sure we had everything we needed and shared great stories about the fabulous town of Bay Saint Louis. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

22 Feb 2023

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

Comfortable Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. It was comfortable, plenty of space, and loved the location. We enjoyed walks to beach everyday. Downtown was an easy walk as well. Hosts were very pleasant & available if needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie D.

6 Feb 2023

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

Bay St. Louis cottage

Located 2-3 blocks from beach, and a few mores blocks to downtown Bay St. Louis. Weather wasn’t the greatest, so not able to enjoy any beach time. Did enjoy walking to downtown and checking out the shops and restaurants. Property is actually sandwiched in between owners house and a third house on the property with a renter. Did not feel real private. Also, lots of issues with the tv. After about 45 minutes it would start flashing and then would lose picture. Had to turn it off for a bit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

25 Jan 2023

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

Very nice cottage. We enjoyed our time there. Would rent this cottage again.

Very pleasant experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

9 Jan 2023

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

Cute cottage

quiet accommodations for a weekend get away for friends or couples

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

4 Jan 2023

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

New’s Year’s weekend getaway

This property was perfect! Quiet, clean and Comfortable!! Less than a mile away from all the action and we had the best weekend!! Definitely will stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joy Mehrtens

I retired after teaching for 24 years at Our Lady Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school just a couple of blocks from my home here in the Bay. My teaching experience dates back to New Orleans where I started my career as a church musician and teacher in Jefferson, just up the river from Orleans Parish. I continue to serve as a music director at First United Methodist Church in Gulfport.

Why they chose this property

As a young traveler passing through Bay Saint Louis on Highway 90, I never had any idea what a hidden gems this little town is. Imagine my surprise when I finally made my way off the state highway to find the most delightful, friendly town I have ever imagined. So, it didn't take long for me to realize my dream and find a property that could be my long time residence. And I would like to share my discovery with you. Come visit and you just might find yourself wanting to stay forever!

What makes this property unique

Bay Saint Louis has the perfect ambiance and location to relax and be close to the water and all it has to offer and still be within an hour's drive to the exciting and historic city of New Orleans. You can meander down our scenic highways or make a b-line to the city via Interstate 10 which runs 7 miles north of town. As New Orleans celebrates it's tricentennial, I am reminded that Bay Saint Louis was founded before New Orleans was and by the same explorers. I wonder how many people have made the connection between our namesake Louis, King of France and Louisiana?