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La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

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La Petite Cachette, front porch
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Living room showing the entrance to the house.
Another view of the living room and dining room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bay St. Louis, MS
  • Bay St. Louis Little Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hollywood Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom- sleeps 6, pool, near beach and Old Bay St. Louis
La Petite Cachette is a completely restored "barge board" private home listed on The National Register of Historical Places.
The Main House features a creole porch with four handmade Mississippi rocking chairs. This is a great place for morning coffee or afternoon libations with friends and family. This is the spot to take in a good book or just to enjoy the peace and privacy of La Petite Cachette.
The living room is a very cozy space for relaxing and watching TV. It has a large sofa, comfortable chairs, and a flat screen tv with a DVR. The living room opens to a spacious dining room. The dining room table has seating for eight people and is decorated with the works of Mississippi artists. The chandelier is a family heirloom. The impressive pocket doors are restored and underscore the historical nature of this property.
The kitchen has been renovated and is fully equipped with two sets of dishes for eight, two sets of stainless flatware for eight, a large variety of cooking utensils, various pots and pans for cooking, oven bakeware of various sizes, and barware. There are two refrigerators: one vintage restored Philco refrigerator and a modern one with an icemaker located on the screen porch. Appliances include a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a microwave. Small appliances include a coffeemaker, a toaster, a crockpot, and a blender.
The screen porch is accessed off of the kitchen and allows for outdoor dining. The porch also overlooks the pool and patio area.  There is a Weber charcoal grill for outdoor cooking needs.
The guest bedroom is well appointed with a queen size poster bed, a chest of drawers, night stands, bedside lamps, and generous closet space. The guest bedroom has two large windows and custom French doors which open on to the front porch. The bathroom is an en suite with a shower/tub combination. The bathroom is handicap accessible.
The master bedroom entrance is off of the dining room through handmade French doors. There is an heirloom French bedroom suite with a queen bed and two large dressers. Also, in the bedroom is a built-in work station with a flat screen TV. The bedroom has two large windows that allow natural light in the room. There is an en suite bathroom with a vanity and dressing area with built-in barge board cabinets. The bathroom has two pedestal sinks and a six foot soaking bathtub/shower combination.
The sunroom is located at the rear of the house. This is a beautiful sunlit room with barge board shelves and cabinets made from reclaimed wood from the New Orleans area. There is a vintage English breakfast table with balloon chairs. This is another great place for morning coffee. The windows and doors have custom made curtains to allow for privacy. The sunroom has a half bath and can be used as a third sleeping space. The couch is a queen size sleeper sofa.
The laundry room has a washer, a dryer, and rods for hanging clothes. The laundry room is located in the back portion of the house and can be accessed from the sunroom.
The saltwater pool is semi-private and is located in the backyard area of the property. The pool is shared with the guest from the Main House.
There are bicycles located under the carport for guests to use during their stay. We also have four-seat electric golf carts available to rent during your stay.  Golf cart rentals must be arranged in advance of your stay.
*Please note this is the 'Main House' and there is also another accommodation in the upstairs - 'Guest Quarters' listed separately
We allow pets on an individual basis. Please call for questions.
We DO NOT allow receptions or weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, stag parties, bachelor parties, large parties, etc. on the premises. Guests must be at least 25 years old. If you have questions please contact us.

Property manager

Mary Ellen Warner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the 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.
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Bay St. Louis, MS

What's nearby

  • Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 100 Men D.B.A. Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 27 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis 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 100 Men D.B.A. Hall. Saint Stanislaus College and Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerusha S.

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

This Must Be The Place

I thought my last VRBO was the best until I stayed here with my girls over Spring Break. It was what memories are made of! Thanks and we shall return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

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

Charming Home

Absolutely charming home in a wonderful neighborhood! We enjoyed lounging by the pool and the close proximity to the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JASON S.

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

Great stay lovely home.

Nice place great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Head Of Island, LA

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

Awesome Cottage

We enjoyed staying at the Creole Cottage. Great hosts, and location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Family weekend

Our family had a great stay at La Petite Cassette. The house was roomy and comfortable. We enjoyed the beach that was very easy to get to. We really loved the pool in the back yard and the screened in patio. The host was incredibly helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laila A.

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

Great Property

We had a relaxing weekend. we rent both the main and guest quarters. We had a blast hang by the pool and going ride the bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth sorensen s.

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

Lovely house!

We have stayed in this lovely house several times and always look forward to going back! And the owners are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne L., Metairie,LA

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

Relaxing time in BSL

We enjoyed staying at this lovely home several times. The owners are very responsive to any requests.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

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

Excellent

Perfect house, perfectly equipped, perfect town, perfect neighborhood, great quiet beach, great owner. Sad it's over. Miss the area and house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Adorable cottage

It was what we hoped for. Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri W., Forest, Ms.

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

Fun time in the Bay

Our family had a lovely time during our stay in this home. We loved that it was on the National List of Historical Places! Plenty of outside living area including a very nice pool. We enjoyed the closeness to the beach and town and were able to navigate easily with our golf cart. Would recommend this home to anyone desiring to stay in the old Bay St. Louis area.,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

La Petite Cachette

Nice stay at this property. Thoughtful owner. Very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Wonderful experience

This was a great house in a great location. This was our first time to this area and we were pleasantly surprised. House was convenient to everything. Beach was family oriented and not crowded. Homeowner was great with communication. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BELINDA K.

Bay St Louis Home but away from home!!!

Everything we imagined!!!! One of the best vacation at home but away from home!!! Mary is great with all our questions and concerns!!! My family was close enough to visit during our stay which made it that more special! We can't wait to come again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

What a Treasure in Bay St. Louis

We had a marvelous time staying at this precious creole cottage. Loved the decor, style, furniture, and the beds were actually better than our own home. Everything about it is top notch. Golf cart was amazing on all our little excursions into town. You will love this place~ book now or I may beat you to it. Thanks Mary Ellen for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Enjoyed this cottage SO much.

Such an adorable, historic little house in a quiet neighborhood of Bay St Louis. Had everything we needed PLUS a swimming pool (bonus!). Beds were very comfortable furnishings were very beautiful and cozy. Huge front porch with rocking chairs and lots of great amenities available (bicycles, golf carts for rent… and lots of games and books inside too!). Great communication with the owner and responded promptly to all our queries. Just an overall great time and place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Family vacation

This was our second time staying at this property. The house is beautiful and historic, yet still cozy. It was very clean. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. The pool is very nice and private. It is a very short golf cart ride to the beach, as well as Old Town BSL. Golf carts can be rented from the owners and are located at the house for a very reasonable price. The owner (Mary Ellen) is extremely helpful and accommodating. Overall, my family and I have had two wonderful and relaxing vacations at this house and will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Unbelievably beautiful

We were evacuees from New Orleans and the host, Mary Ellen was wonderful. This home and property is breath taking. I will rent this home again but next time for a relaxing vacation and not a hurrication (Hurricane/vacation)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Granddaughters in the pool

We rented this location specifically for the pool as our granddaughters (ages 9 and 12) both are on youth swim teams. They spent every minute they could in the pool. The home is very quaint, clean, comfortable, and was perfect for the four of us. The location is close to downtown Bay St. Louis and the gulf beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

As described in listing

Very nice and comfortable place. Well equipped kitchen and 20 minute walk to many shops and restaurants. The only downside was maintenance employees coming by unannounced, just didn’t give a total sense of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

A great place to stay in BSL !

We discovered the Mississippi Gulf Coast a few years ago. It’s the perfect way to extend a Florida beach vacation. Bay St Louis has become one of our favorite get away places. Creole Cottage is lovely. The location is super convenient to restaurants and shopping. The decor is so interesting. We enjoyed the beautiful pool, the screened porch and the sunroom. Tip: rent the golf cart. This area is undergoing so much restoration, it’s enjoyable riding around the streets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal L.

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

Great home and location

The home was very charming and had lots of character. We had 2 adults and three kids ages 6-17yrs old and had plenty of space. Short walk to the beach area and the golf cart available to rent was a huge plus. We enjoyed rides into town on the golf cart to have a meal and enjoy all the great shops around Bay St. Louis. The pool was a huge plus. Mrs Mary was great and always a phone call away. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Birthday Teip

We took a trip here for my daughter’s birthday. It was the perfect get away. There was plenty to do if we wanted to hang around in the cozy, charming cabin, it was walking distance to w beautiful beach as well as cute, boutique shops and restaurants, and driving distance for adventures in the Big Easy. The owner was so accommodating and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed for the perfect family vacation. The pool was clean and spacious and the property was very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Thanksgiving get away

We really enjoyed our stay at the house in Bay St Louis, Ms. Enjoyed the nostalgia of the place. Neighbor was nice and a close walk to the beach. My mistake, thought the pool was heated. Mary Ellen was just a phone call away to answer any questions about the house. Only thing that caught us off guard was using the oven it cause the smoke alarm in dinning area to go off. We opened door leading out to the screened in porch and that helped a lot. It was located to high on the wall in dinning area for us to reach it. Over all very nice place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ellen Warner

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Mary Ellen and Bob are experienced vacation rental hosts. Their interest in developing property was born after Hurricane Katrina when they purchased a 126-year-old creole cottage in Bay St. Louis, MS . They completely restored this historical "Biloxi Cottage" (1 of two left on coast). The Creole Cottage was placed on the National Register of Historic Properties.

It is now the flag ship of our small portfolio of restored luxury properties. Mary Ellen and Bob each contribute to the success of the rentals. Mary Ellen manages the varied properties and gives the guests a special local experience. Bob grew up in Waveland, MS & attended St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis. Mary Ellen and Bob's knowledge and lifelong ties to the area and the people gives our guests a true local experience.

They share a special experience that reveals the "old world" charm, the natural beauty, and unique culture of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After one visit we hope that our guests will appreciate this beautiful coastal area as much as we do. We welcome you to the Main House.

Why they chose this property

The owners return to Bay St. Louis regularly for peace and quiet time. They were pleased to have the opportunity to restore and preserve this historical 100-year-old cottage, "La Petite Cachette" (Little Nook). They are proud of their cottage and want to share this restored gem of MS coastal history.

What makes this property unique

This Creole home is one of the few Biloxi Cottages to survive after Katrina. The typical Biloxi Cottage is a locally popular vernacular house that is typified by a gable roof, undercut gallery, and four bay facade with doors in two central bays.

La Petite Cachette is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special property that seamlessly blends the history of a past lifestyle with the modern luxury of today. The barge board shelves and walls, and reclaimed wood floors combined with the modern luxury of the amenities offered and the history of the Gulf Coast.

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English

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