Magnolia Place

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The owners have authorized Christies to negotiate on stays of 30 days and more.  Did you know that if you stay 90 days, there is no state sales tax.  This alone can save you 12%.  Contact us for the best winter stay you have ever had.

Magnolia Place is one of our favorite larger properties that can accommodate up to 10 people.  This attractive Southern home is located on a tree-lined street in the City of Long Beach Mississippi adjacent to the University of Southern Mississippi campus.  The beach is a few blocks away as is a vibrant downtown area and harbor.    This small city celebrates with parades and events all year.  If you live in a large crowded city or suburb and want to “come home” this truly is a slice of Americana.  Both our property and the surroundings.

You will love the live oaks and other trees on our property and surrounding it. The house in located on a large property with a front yard large enough to host games.  The backyard is wide open.  Don’t forget to bring some wood for the fire pit.  This is one of the most popular items at a Mississippi Gulf Coast property.   Did I mention there is plenty of parking in the very long driveway?

Enter the house through the electronic lock, no need for keys.  The door is covered by a nice lighted porch.  Most people enter through the side door which is closer to the drive area.  Inside you will find a large formal dining area in a large open area with a giant flat screen.  A great room for gatherings.

The first bedroom is located at the end of the living room with four twin beds.  A great place for kids or even adults.  Walk around to the fully equipped kitchen and laundry room and enter the formal living room.  You will discover a number of nooks with seating for private conversations (or where the teenagers can use their iPhones).

The next bedroom has a full-sized bed and is elegantly decorated.  The large formal living room in front of the fireplace (non-operational) is a great place to relax and enjoy the company of others.

The third bedroom contains two twin beds and is decorated as nicely as all of the other bedrooms.  Around the corner is the master bedroom with a queen-sized encased in a white antique finished head and footboard.   This bedroom comes with its own bathroom.

The very large two-room bath is in the center of the house and serves the other bedrooms.  This massive area allows multiple people to get ready at the same time.  Great for coming home after swimming at the beach all day.  Preparing to go out for entertainment in the evening is a breeze.

Everything is available for your stay to be memorable.  Cook meals, wash your Beach wear, enjoy the fire pit, or just hang around. Don’t miss walking around on the University campus and seeing one of the oldest live oak trees in existence.  Don’t forget to go to the beach.  You can walk to the beach (15 minutes) or drive over, park for free and after your beach time, try one of the beach-close restaurants.

Consider bringing the family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast when your daughter or son registers for their first semester.  Simply walk onto the campus from our beautiful property.  Family reunions are another reason to stay at Magnolia Place.

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High Tides Cottage

Overview

Live the High Life at High Tides Cottage! This delightful little cottage is the perfect place to relax and unwind with your furry friend in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A short walk or bike ride to downtown Ocean Springs restaurants and shops and one mile from the beach (dog friendly), you’ll be close to everything the town has to offer. The cottage sleeps up to four, allows up to 2 well-behaved pets at a time, and features a fully equipped kitchen, living room with smart TV, and covered front porch.

The High Tides accommodates up to 4 individuals.

Amenities

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Living room with smart TV
  • Covered front porch
  • Washer and dryer
  • Free High-Speed WiFi
  • Dedicated parking for up to 2 vehicles
  • 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed
  • 1 full bathroom

Location

The cottage is located in a quiet cottage community in the golf cart district of historic Ocean Springs. You’re within biking or minutes’ drive distance of shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, and the Ocean Springs Municipal Auditorium. The beach is just one mile away, and you can also easily reach the Bay of St. Louis and the Mississippi Sound

Additional details:

  • This cottage is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along on your vacation (maximum of 2 pets per stay, pet fee applicable)
  • The cottage is smoke-free inside, so you can enjoy your stay in a clean and healthy environment. Please smoke outside.
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Hairdryer included

We hope you enjoy your stay at High Tides Cottage!

Take a walk in Ocean Springs, check out this article, you can start from the High Tides Cottage.

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Least Tern Nest

Least Tern
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Our newest addition in February 2022, this quaint cottage sleeps six within walking distance of the beach. Private entrance complete with kitchen, dining, living rooms, and bedroom. A comfortable queen bed is offered along with two xl twin bunk beds. The living room contains a queen sofa bed. Smart TVs in sleeping areas and living room. A washer, dryer, and laundry detergent are located on the property.

As our guests, you will benefit from Christies decorating touch. Our beach-themed properties are unique in the area. The Least Tern Nest like our other beach-close properties has been designed to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Guests will receive a code to use our electronic lock, a great way to ensure that all guests can gain access. The house has of course air conditioning and heating. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and of course our coffee service. Pots, pans, and everything you need to prepare meals are available for you.

Our pecan trees grace the property and when the nuts are falling, you are welcome to help yourself.

The private yard is all yours and contains a fire pit and a BBQ ready for your enjoyment. The yard is fenced on three sides away from the street. Parking is available for three vehicles just outside the entrance door. Our property is freshly renovated with all new furniture and updated kitchen appliances.

While this is a brick house, you may be interested to know that it was built in 1880 and has gone through some changes since that time. Your accommodation will be located in one of two ground-level units that are part of a single building (a duplex). Each of the two units has its private entrance and a private yard.

This modern property is so close to the beach that there is no need to drive. Great restaurants are within a five-minute drive as are the Discovery Center and Centennial Plaza. The Mississippi Aquarium is ten minutes away. Several casinos offer not only great restaurants but also entertainment.

We named this property the Least Tern Nest after the Least Tern found on the beach near this property. These birds are protected and their nesting areas are fenced off on the beach to protect their eggs. This beautiful bird reflects what we offer at this property. FYI, this building was built in 1880, that’s 142 years ago. It’s as charming now as it was when it was built and the owners pulled up in their horse-drawn carriage.

PETS:  A small dog is permitted upon request and after payment of the pet fee.

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Happy Porpoise

Walk to the beach and restaurants. One queen and one full bed in bedroom 1 with full bathroom and two sinks, large closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a queen bed. A second full bath is located adjacent to bedrooms 2 and 3.  The living room sofa folds out as a queen bed.  No carpeting throughout, sand on the floor is no problem.

Tastefully decorated and stocked with all of the things you need to cook meals and enjoy your time away. The kitchen has a dishwasher, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, and other appliances. Our fully equipped laundry room has a washer and dryer so you can bring fewer clothing items. Our gel/foam mattresses are comfortable and we provide both firm and standard pillows.

Bedrooms and living room equipped with fans and intelligent TVs. WIFI is available throughout the house. The Alexa video device will show you directions and information about local restaurants, venues, casinos, or anything you may ask it.

Cook your hamburgers on our bbq grill and use the fire pit for a family gathering in our spacious yard. This wonderful house is located on a cul-de-sac next to another property that we manage called the Salty Dolphin. If you book ahead you can book both properties for your large group. Plenty of parking for your guests in our large driveway. Parking adjacent for trailers.

Five restaurants are within walking distance including the world-famous Felix’s where you sit on the deck and enjoy the beach while eating local food and enjoying a cocktail or beer.

Pets may be permitted upon request only. When pets are permitted there is a pet fee which you will be requested to check and pay for during the reservation process.  We offer low-cost guest damage protection insurance through Generli

Salty Dolphin

Walk to the beach and restaurants. The entire house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom cottage has beautiful furnishings throughout. One queen and one full bed are located in bedroom 1 which has a full bath with a double sink bathroom and a large closet. Bedroom 2 has one queen bed. Bedroom 3, “Crew’s Quarters” has four XL twin beds large enough for adults.

A second full bath is located adjacent to bedrooms 2 and 3.  The living room sofa folds out as a queen bed. Hard surface floors are easy to keep clean even when a little sand finds it way inside.  Tastefully decorated and stocked with everything you need to cook meals and enjoy your time away.

The kitchen includes a dishwasher, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, and other appliances. Our fully equipped laundry room contains a washer and dryer so you can bring fewer items of clothing. Our foam mattresses are comfortable and both firm and standard pillows are provided for your comfort.

Beach towels are provided.

The bedrooms and the living room are equipped with fans and smart TVs. WIFI is available throughout the house. The Alexa video device will show you directions and information about local restaurants, venues, casinos, or anything you may ask it.

Cook your hamburgers on our bbq grill and use the fire pit for a family gathering in our spacious yard. This wonderful house is located on a cul-de-sac, we manage the house next door called the Happy Porpoise. If you book ahead you can book both properties for your large group. Plenty of parking for your guests in our large driveway. Trailers can park near the street.

Five restaurants are within walking distance including the world-famous Felix’s where you sit on the deck and enjoy the beach while eating local food and enjoying a cocktail or beer. Walk with your children around the corner and visit Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, a delightful museum just for kids. Please read through our binder for other suggestions and ask the Alexa Echo for suggestions and restaurant menus.

Pets may be permitted upon request only. When pets are permitted there is a pet fee which you will be requested to check and pay for during the reservation process.

 

 

Coastal Cottage

Our charming mid-century three-bedroom cottage located a short walk to the beach is perfect for 8 guests. The house is all yours during your stay. The yard is entirely fenced and gated, a safe place for your children to play.   The property was recently updated.  You can walk to the beach from our property.  There are two restaurants within walking distance.

You may use our beach cart to transport your towels and toys to the beach. Your children can play in our sandbox or try a game of horseshoes or bag toss.

Our remodeled kitchen is outfitted with everything you need to cook a family meal or warm up a snack. Prepare meals on granite countertops with a large farmer sink. Leave your large suitcases at home, and use our full-size washer and dryer to launder your clothing while you are enjoying the beach, Aquarium, or other sites.

Our living room is full of light from large windows, which open to the kitchen and dining area. A unique feature is two 48″ barn doors that open to the large bedroom. When the room is not occupied, the open doors create a larger living space and additional windows. The living room and bedrooms have ceiling fans.

The backyard bbq is perfect for an intimate cook-out. Try out our wood-burning fire pit, and roast some marshmallows. Three restaurants are within a short walking distance, and many more are just a few minutes drive away. Great neighborhood for walking, just two short blocks from the beach. We have made COVID times more tolerable by providing regulation horseshoes and cornhole bag toss pits.

Four beds are available. Our largest bedroom has one queen and a large closet. Bedroom two includes two full-size beds with a closet. Bedroom three has one queen bed and a large closet. Our property is advertised for eight people.  All beds can accommodate up to two persons each, it is possible to sleep up to eight comfortably.

Flat-screen TVs in each bedroom and one in the living room are all connected to high-speed internet with Netflix for your enjoyment. Guests can use WIFI to watch Netflix or check the WEB for a local restaurant. An Alexa (AMAZON) device with a screen can be used to communicate about the weather or anything else.

Free parking and pets are permitted upon request. Special events are permitted e.g. birthday parties etc. as long as guests inform our hosts during the booking process. We have another property on the same street that is better suited for large parties, it can accommodate up to 12 guests and the very large yard can accommodate about 100 guests with tents. It may be possible to stay at this property and use the yard at our other property or some combination. Please contact our hosts for more information.

Wheelchair access: We can provide a ramp to enter the home upon advance request. There is one step to the front porch, the 36″ wide entrance door should accommodate a wheelchair.  The large bedroom with a queen bed is accessed through an 8′ opening from the living room.

The kitchen is accessible as well by wheelchair. A wheelchair-bound individual will need assistance in the bathroom as the distance between the sink and the wall is narrow. The toilet is of regular height. The backyard can be accessed using the ramp in front of the house and then going through the gate.

A pet may be permitted.  You must receive approval first and pay the pet fee.  If your pet is allowed, you agree to compensate the hosts for any costs to repair or remediate any damage caused by your pet.   You will be responsible for removing pet hair.

We believe you will have a great time at our Coastal Cottage.

 

Gulf View Haven

You will love our townhome.  Not only will it sleep your entire large group but one of the best restaurants on the coast is just across the street featuring New Orleans cooking and cocktails on the veranda.  Our keyless entry will help large parties since there is no need for a key.  Enter on the equivalent of a second-floor (this property is close to the beach is elevated).

Our large deck overlooks the beach and Gulf of Mexico.  Enter into the living room with seating around a large flat screen tv.  A private bedroom on the first floor has a queen bed and furniture plus a walk-in closet.  This bedroom shares a bath with guests.  The second floor contains two bedrooms each with two full/double beds and a shared bathroom with a large spa tub.

Tucked away in one of the rooms is a twin xl bed in its cubby.  The sofa sleeper in the living room is perfect for two.  In total, our townhome will sleep up to 13.

A fully stocked kitchen permits our guests to cook meals if they choose to stay in.  Equipped with electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and even coffee service at the bar.

You can park your car under the building out of the elements and additional parking is available in our private lot.  This property is one of four townhome units in a single building.  Each unit including this one has its private entrance.  Perfect for the COVID environment.

Our beaches are fully open, most restaurants are open inside and outside.  Casinos are open as well.   There are so many things to do on the Gulf Coast, we can’t list them here.  Check out our site for more information about what to do.

The map below gives you an approximate location of this and our other properties.  Arrival to this property can be by Air to Gulfport Airport or New Orleans Airport.  You can drive from anywhere, the property is a short distance from I10 and is located almost on U.S. Highway 90 in Gulfport.

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Villa Livello

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Stay with us at Villa Livello.  A ground-floor condo with a ramp to the 36″ entrance door.   Easy access for guests with mobility issues.   Walk up the ramp directly in front of the entrance door.  A handicapped parking slot is just outside.  Our two large and beautifully appointed bedrooms will accommodate up to four plus our folding bed for another guest.

One king-sized bed is located with its own large bathroom that includes both a shower and a separate jetted bathtub.  After a long day at the beach, try out the tub with its massaging jets.  The second bedroom has access to a second fully appointed bathroom.

Our large living room with beautiful and comfortable furniture provides ample space for your group to socialize.  Our large dining room is adjacent to both the living room and the kitchen.  The kitchen has a table for eating in surrounded by light from several windows.

Take your morning coffee on our small patio accessible through the dining room or the master bedroom.  The patio is covered so you will catch the afternoon sun yet enjoy it on a rainy day.

About our kitchen.  If you want to cook, go for it.  All of the utensils, cups, plates, and implements you need to prepare a multicourse meal or just a nice breakfast of pancakes and coffee.  The Villa Livello features a natural gas cooktop which is great for gourmet cooks who prefer flame cooking.

No need to bring the entire wardrobe.  Our full-sized washer and dryer are located in a spacious laundry room.  Throw your bathing suits and towels in after a hard day at the beach or one of the two swimming pools we have to offer.

The property is located on the beach highway just across from the sand. We call this on the beach because few properties have ever been permitted to build on the sand.  A couple of minutes will take you to the beach which is open 24/7 and you can take adult beverages any time.

The development offers a clubhouse with exercise equipment and two large swimming pools.  One of the pools is adjacent to a large fenced children’s play area.  Spas are included with both pools.

The entire development is surrounded by a fence with a gate code required for entrance.  You have a one-car garage attached to the unit for parking and free parking in open slots around the complex.

Villa Livello is centrally located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Casinos in both directions and the large regional shopping mall within one mile.  Many restaurants are in very close proximity.  Lots of activities are close including fishing, boating, renting jet skis, and much more.  Please check this website for activities.

If you book on this website, you will receive at no additional charge, vacation travel insurance.  A great value since there is no additional charge.  Just click the box requesting it (required by the insurance company) and it will be added. Book well in advance in the event of a hurricane, the vacation travel insurance may cover your costs.

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Sea Turtle Cove

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Our Sea Turtle Cove property is located within a short walk to the beach.  Our house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen/dining room.  Two full-sized beds are in one bedroom and bunk beds (twin xl) are in the other bedroom.  The sofa sleeper in the living room folds out to a queen-sized bed.  We believe that up to eight people can be accommodated.

Our large fenced yard has a fire pit and BBQ for your enjoyment.  Free parking for three cars near the entrance should accommodate your guest’s needs.  This building is a duplex with a private entrance in the front.  The other unit has its private entrance in the back of the building and that unit has its private yard.

Some guests may need more space so it’s possible to book both the Sea Turtle Cove and the Least Tern Nest at the same time if they are both available.  Please look at the Least Tern Nest page as well.

The fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and stove is available for those times when you decide to eat in.  Make use of the outside BBQ as well as the picnic bench and chairs to enjoy meals outside.

A bathroom with a shower is located on the ground floor.   The bedrooms are upstairs where there is another bathroom with a shower.  The property has hard surface floors throughout to accommodate guests who return from the beach.  The entrance door is operated by a wifi lock so no keys are required.  Both front and rear entrances have motion detection lights for your convenience.

Take advantage of your location by walking to the beach or the Centennial Plaza with its restaurants.  A short drive will put you within reach of many restaurants and casinos along with other venues.  Please read some of our blog articles about the area.

You can book on this site and save the big charge from 3rd party sites.  Please contact us if you have special needs.  This property is not handicapped-friendly as it has second-floor bedrooms.  The neighboring Least Tern Nest is all ground floor.