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Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!

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Living room has two comfortable leather recliners and large sleeper sofa
Charming beach cottage has white picket fence in front yard, porch with swing.
Flamingo Beach Cottage is 2 blocks--about a 5-minute walk--from public beaches
Beach in west Gulfport...miles of boardwalk and free parking
Front yard has picket fence, back has 6 ft wood privacy fence

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulfport, MS
  • Gulfport Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Island View Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mississippi Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

front bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bedroom bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!

Historic hundred-year-old renovated beach cottage. Original hardwood floors, beadboard and architectural features, plus all the modern amenities including central heat/air, ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms. Open floor plan for socializing. Spacious master bedroom and second bedroom. Two smart TVs, unlimited WIFI. Fully-stocked kitchen with granite countertops and island. Front porch, back patio, fenced yard is pet-friendly.

SNOWBIRD SPECIAL--Super low monthly rates Jan-Apr. Contact the Owner/Host for pricing.

YOUR HOST: Debra Hilgeman, owner/premier host, lives nearby and takes great pride in ensuring the best possible experience for every guest. She has four other FIVE-STAR beach rentals in the area: Mermaid Beach House (VRBO 2659715) with 4 bed/3bath, Palm View Beach House (VRBO 2237338) with 3 bed/2 bath, Magnificent Magnolia Beach House (VRBO 3179963) with 3 bed/2 bath, and Pelican Beach House (VRBO 3180005) with 3 bed/2 bath.

* SUPER CLEAN: Enhanced professional cleaning for every guest.

* GREAT LOCATION: Two blocks to beach in nice, quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to Island View Casino, Beach Casino, downtown, Navy Base, Aquarium, parks, and Port of Gulfport with ferry boats to Ship Island.

* THINGS TO DO: Walk to the beach (and bring the dogs with you) and follow the boardwalk for miles, eat at the great restaurants downtown, play at the casinos, visit the new aquarium, golf at nearby courses, and enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi Coast has to offer. West Side Park and waterfront Jones Park are nearby. Fishing piers and the Ship Island Ferry are also close by--take a memorable trip to an island with Civil War fort and beautiful island beaches and you'll probably see schools of dolphins following the ferry. Fishing charters are also close by.

* BEDROOMS: Two bedrooms. Master bedroom has queen bed and adjoining bath with shower. Front bedroom has antique full bed with a slideout single mattress, if needed. Sleeper sofa in living room has double gel foam mattress. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms.

* BATHS: Two baths--ensuite to master bedroom has vanity/shower/toilet, and hall bath has tub/shower/vanity/toilet.

* KITCHEN: Fridge with icemaker, glass top electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, blender, combo drip/Keurig coffee maker,14-cup drip coffee maker, toaster, and tons of dishes, pots/pans and utensils. New cabinets and granite countertops. Dining table seats four, adjacent bar seats 4.

* TV & INTERNET: 50" smart TV in living room. Master bedroom has smart TV for streaming and local programming. High speed unlimited WIFI.

* UTILITY ROOM: Washer/dryer and laundry supplies. Iron/ironing board.

* YARD: Large back yard is totally fenced with a 6 ft. wood privacy fence so very pet friendly. Cement patio in back with, picnic table, umbrella table/chairs for socializing. Front porch has charming swing.

* PARKING: Side parking area can accommodate three vehicles, RV, boat, trailer.

* GAMES AND BEACH GEAR: Beach chairs, beach towels, board games and kid games inside.

* DAY TRIPS: Exciting day trips to the New Orleans French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and plantation museums are less than a two-hour drive from the Flamingo Beach Cottage. Or, head east to Mobile and the battleship and submarine for a fun day trip.

* PETS: Pets are welcome but must be pre-approved by Owner. No puppies or aggressive breeds. $20 fee per pet per night. Two small dogs (under 30 pounds) or one large dog (up to 80 pounds). Sorry, but no cats due to allergies. Exceptions on a case-by-case basis as authorized by Host. If guests bring any unauthorized pet(s), the deposit will be forfeit. The cleaning company doesn't charge extra upfront for pet(s) but any evidence left behind (hair, messes, etc.) will result in extra cleaning fees depending on how much the cleaning company needs to do.

SMOKING: Outside only. Deposit will be forfeit if smoke smell detected inside house.

HOST SUPPLIES: All linens, towels, blankets, etc.. Shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, hair dryers, hand soap, kitchen soap, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies.

RENT TERMS: Nightly fee is based on four people (two per bedroom). For every additional person the cost is $20 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 7 people. No charge for infants; all children count as guests. Deposit will be forfeited if there are unauthorized guests. Primary guest must be 25 or older. No parties or events. 100% refund for cancellations within 30 days of arrival.

SECURITY: There is an outside security camera for your safety and mine.

* TRAIN: A railroad track runs parallel to the beach along the Coast, so you may hear the train tracks nearby. Locals are used to this and if you're close to the beach, you're close to the train tracks.

GUEST BOOK: The guest book has phone numbers and info on local attractions, shopping, day trips, emergency numbers, restaurant recommendations, and much more.

Property manager

Debra Hilgeman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must have prior approval from owner for ALL pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside. Ashtrays provided.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this cottage is near the beach. Gulf Islands Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mississippi Aquarium and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Gulfport, MS

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Island View Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Gulfport - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 19 min walk
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island View Casino Buffet - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prime Cut - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Carter Green Steakhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach Boulevard Steamer - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to beach, pier, casino from historic charming cottage and pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Gulfport cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Island View Casino. Bellissimo Spa & Salon and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport are also within 15 minutes. Gulfport Amtrak Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Cute Cottage Close to Everything

We had a great stay. Excellent location close to many things to do. Everyone is friendly, great people watching and train watching. Had everything we need
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Fantastic Stay, very clean everything as described.

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi Y.

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

Great location and family friendly

Loved the location as the west end of Gulfport beaches are less busy and easily accessible. House was adorable and clean and we will definitely look to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

tim r.

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

Enjoyed the Stay

We had a good, restful stay. The owner was very nice and even brought over donuts one morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

craig y.

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

Very nice house

Everything was as advertised. Debra & her team were very responsive to the questions I had while there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kecia P.

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

Birthday Trip

Everything was great. We enjoyed our stay and plan to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michele M.

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

Gulfport Cottage

Comfortable cottage - close to great restaurants and places of interest. Within walking distance to the beach and casinos. Pet friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

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

Cozy cottage!

Fantastic place for our get away! Will definitely be back in future! Property manager was fantastic as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Our Favorite Stay

We’ve stayed in the Cottage three times in the last two years and love it every time. So close to the beach and shopping it’s perfect for us. Debra is a first class host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

allen g.

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

WhooHoo

Great place close to beach
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dori M.

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

Cozy and comfortable!

The house was better than expected from the pictures. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was great the air conditioning really cooled the house down as it was so hot outside. Debra was great responding to my questions. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malea R.

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

Love this cottage!

Love this cottage! It’s exactly as described! Very clean and in a safe location! It is by a train but we actually loved it! Our kids got excited everytime they heard the train coming and loved counting how many cars were on the train! The house is well stocked for cooking , laundry etc and it just feels like a home! The beds were very comfortable too! Property manager was great to communicate with! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Y.

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

Week in Gulfport, Mississippi

Property is exactly as pictured. Decorated very tastefully. Comfortable bed in master bedroom. Located close to beach. Host very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Mom and daughter trip

We enjoyed our stay. We were able to visit Ship island, aquarium, Biloxi and Long Beach. We do not gamble so we kept to the beach and scenery. Which we enjoyed very much. Cottage was just what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great summer getaway

Debra made our stay easy and enjoyable. She was great at communicating and stocked the rental with lots of great local info and everything we could have needed during our stay. Being by the beach, it was great having the washer and dryer. Salute’s Italian is a must, we went 4 times during our stay. We appreciated her stocking beach supplies so we didn’t have to fit beach chairs into our road trip packing. Everything we needed was within a 5-10 min drive. Thanks again Debra!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Recommended

Great experience! Charming cottage located close to many attractions. Highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Gulfport.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myron W.

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

Bday/Anniversary getaway

This cottage is the perfect getaway. Everything from where it is located to checking in and departing. Neighbor hood is also a great place. Location for going places was great also. We enjoyed it and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul T.

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

beach and casino vacation

good time as advertised little farther to beach than expected dogs not allowed on beach not owners fault would go back host is very good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Awesome!

We had a great time! Perfectly located and had everything we needed! Super clean! We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEANIE R.

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

Sweet Place to Stay

We truly enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back again. Great communication. A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great trip

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Perfect for our 2 dogs to play in the fenced in yard. Loved the antiques in the cottage. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Jeeping the Coast

We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

We love this cozy cottage and hope to stay again. So close to the beach for us to take our morning

All the comforts of home. Walk to the beach! Walk to the casino! Everything we came to do was right there!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Great time

Great experience. Clean house , comfortable beds, plenty of space. Debra responded quickly to any questions. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

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

beach vacation

easy to rent . Debra came buy with donuts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Debra Hilgeman

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Dr. Deb Hilgeman is a market researcher who grew up working in the family renovation business. She has renovated many homes in Gulfport and specializes in historic renovation. Her love of older homes is obvious in the loving detail that she puts into each project. The Flamingo Beach Cottage is one that she is especially proud to offer to Gulfport visitors.

Why they chose this property

The Flamingo Beach Cottage is in Dr. Deb's neighborhood so she kept a close eye on every aspect of the renovation, and did much of the work herself. She lives nearby in a mid-century modern ranch house from 1950 that she spent two years renovating before moving in.

What makes this property unique

The Flamingo Beach Cottage has "great bones," as Dr. Deb would say. Her renovation trademark is retaining and showcasing original wood and architectural features--you'll find these throughout the cottage. This distinguishes the cottage from other rentals, with almost 100 years of character and charm on beautiful display.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests