Gorgeous 2 story Gulfport original Sears home

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Beautiful 2-story, 3BR 2BA home in Gulfport's Art District, short walk to beach

Magnificent old live oak tree in the yard with a wishing well and seating area

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gulfport, FL

Eckerd College
‪9 min drive‬
Tropicana Field
‪10 min drive‬
Upham Beach
‪17 min drive‬
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

First Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This house is truly special, it has been completely renovated with a gorgeous upstairs master suite with a queen sized bed and private bath. There are two bedrooms downstairs and a full sized bath. One of the downstairs bedrooms has a queen sized bed and the other bedroom has a twin sized bed. The kitchen has been updated to provide plenty of storage and counter space and has hardwood floors throughout. It is a comfortable beach house, with a white picket fence and lovely yard complete with gas grill and bikes! A great location for an "Old Florida" vacation.

Property manager

David Ambler

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Suitable older children

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside only.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Consider Jannus Live for a night out or Splash Island Water Park if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Gulfport, FL

What's nearby

Eckerd College - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Tropicana Field - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Upham Beach - 17 min drive - 8.2 km
Pass-a-Grille Beach - 19 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪O'Maddy's Bar & Grille - ‬5 min walk
‪JB's Seafood Market - ‬2 min drive
‪Neptune Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Gulfport Brewery and Eatery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 2 story Gulfport original Sears home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 2 story Gulfport original Sears home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 2 story Gulfport original Sears home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 2 story Gulfport original Sears home located?

This family-friendly Gulfport holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Casino and Gulfport Beach. Pasadena Shopping Center and Palms of Pasadena Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

8 April 2025

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

Wish we could have stayed longer.

Great location with many restaurants, stores, gathering spots and access to beach. Home is beautiful and very comfortable, we will definitely return for another get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Betsy S.

25 April 2025

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

Grand

It was GREAT Well stocked kitchen everything we needed Close town restaurants Beach

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

27 April 2025

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

Sunshine Stay

Best friends who take a yearly trip. Opted for Florida for surf, Sun, fishing, and relaxing. This place was great. The hosts were excellent communicators, provided clear instructions, and the house met all our needs and most importantly, the quiet weekend we were looking for. Short walk to live music, great food, and neighbors from the house. We'll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara H.

3 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulfport

House was in excellent location but furniture needs cleaning or updating. Could also use some better outdoor seating. Property is now for sale so owners may not want to do any updates.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R S.

13 November 2024

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

Great stay.

Even though it was just a short time after major hurricane. The stay was great. Owner ensured all needs were meet.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

16 April 2023

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

House was close to the Main Street of Gulfport which we love

Everything was as promised, we had a great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R S.

21 November 2020

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

Great time in Gulfport.

Great vacation. We even got to ride out a hurricane (ETA)

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

27 September 2023

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

Family weekend

Great location within walking distance of downtown. Unit was well stocked. Very comfortable. Especially loved the “attic room”.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

28 May 2023

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

Great location

Walking distance to so much! Restaurants, shops, bars, coffee…property was clean and safe. Easy process from start to finish

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda E.

12 December 2023

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

Family matters

Very conveniently located. Property was clean and neighbors were friendly Cottage could definitely use some new living room furniture, but was sufficient for our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

26 December 2022

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

I had a couple of minor issues which David responded to propmtly.

Cute place. Very Clean inside. Landscape could use some work but the yard is on par with the neighborhood. Easy walk to lots of great spots in Gulfport. Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie P.

10 July 2023

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

Perfect house for a family and close to beach

When we checked in we had no idea about the area. The locals were so friendly and showed us around and gave us great ideas on where to eat. We were in walking distance of the beach and pretty much everything. The house had everything and more! The upstairs was our favorite area. We got to have our own bathroom and the kids got the downstairs. Definitely a must for vacation. Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

10 July 2021

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

Loved the place

It was great except the refrigerator wasn’t working properly. Spoiled some of our meat & dairy. Other than that loved it

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

15 January 2023

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

Charming and convenient

Our family appreciated the architectural features and layout of this older home. It made us feel like we had stepped back in time but still enjoyed all the modern conveniences of updated kitchen and bathrooms. We also loved the walkability of Gulfport. Everything was very close to this home's location. The bed in the upstairs suite is comfortable but the beds in the bedrooms downstairs need new mattresses. A paved path to at least one of the outside doors would also be an improvement.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

13 July 2022

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

Wonderful place, wonderful location

We loved our stay and would definitely stay again. The place was very clean and in an amazing location. We walked to restaurants and shops. The best part was we got to watch the fireworks from our front yard and walk 2 blocks to see a 4th of July Golf Cart parade. FYI: the place had lots of extra stuff like beach towels, chairs, shampoo and conditioner, soap, hand soap and lots of stuff that I’m sure other guests have left. Stuff like mosquito spray, lotions, sunscreen etc. Some of the stuff really came in handy and saved us a few bucks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., Bellevue, WA USA

7 June 2023

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

1 block from the main street in gylfport was fantastic.

It's an older place but you can't beat the lication.The 3rd room was said to have a twin bed but in reality was a day bed which is hard for an adult to sleep on and was not made up as a bed.The owner was very flexible at checkout since we had a late flight which was fantastic. The full size beds were very comfortable. Very nice being near all the restaurants. The outdoor area wasn't set up to sit outside.a gazebo with no coverings unfortunately a friend was looking for an item she had lost behind the day bed and found a couple of used items that shouldn't have been there from a previous occupant.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

16 October 2023

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

A Few Notes

We loved the property - perfect for what we needed! The one main “issue” we had was parking. Being familiar with Gulfport, we completely understand how busy it gets. But most evenings, if we left with our car, by the time we got back there was no parking left. People from the bars, etc took them. Not sure how that can be resolved. The only other item is that we did see a couple of roaches downstairs. Thank you for sharing your space!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kenneth C.

8 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unhappy vacationers

No air conditioning after the first day. Attempts to rectify it failed. Main floor bathroom very uncomfortable. Ant infestation and spiders, we needed to buy insect spray and spray inside and out. Entries were not easily made, uneven steps, mostly without railings.The owner was aware that my husband,Ken is handicapped and did not mention these problems.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Dan G.

13 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Conflicted

It’s taken me so long to review because I just don’t know how to say things. Location is perfect. One block from a thriving downtown and a few blocks to the water. The owner was very fast at responding to our issues, and was a very kind gentleman. The unit is very spacious with the three bedrooms. What we didn’t care for: The ac unit in the upstairs bathroom was leaking onto the bed, causing water damage to the blinds along with some window sil/sheet rock issues. We had to pull the bed away from the wall. The owner said that they had just replaced the unit fairly recently. The beds were very stiff, but that can be just a matter of preference. There were some sort of beetle like bugs found dead behind the entrance door when we got into the unit, to which the owner stated the cleaning lady was new. The floors were dirty and you had black feet if you walked around barefoot. The couch was filthy and stained. The owner stated they usually cleaned the covers fairly often, but didn’t have a chance to do it this time. Back to the bugs, we found more beetles behind the door before we left, and there was an infestation of small spiders on the coffee table when we returned home one night. It looked like there was water damage in the ceiling of the downstairs bedroom, but it was explained to us that it had been fixed and just not repainted due to lack of time between rentals during this busy season. Place has great potential and we could’ve just had an off week, but that was our experience.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Donna D.

8 November 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

20 August 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

14 August 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M., Falls Church, VA USA

29 May 2022

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

Great spot in Gulfport.

Great little house in Gulfport. Close to everything. Lots of space for multiple couples and a way for parking and walking around the Gulfport neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

19 May 2022

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

great Gulfport house

Nice house and close to everything. Owner was super nice.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D., Connecticut, USA

7 May 2022

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

Great location with everything you need

This was a wonderful location in Gulfport. You can literally walk to every major restaurant in town in 5 minutes from here. We were two couples in our 60s who spent our time biking, golfing, dining out and eating in. One of our party enjoys cooking so we did a lot of that and generally found the kitchen to be well stocked with the necessary tools. We have friends in the area and we’re happy we had a table that comfortably fits 6. The upstairs is a huge bedroom and nice bathroom. The downstairs was smaller so they used the 3rd bedroom for storage space. We used both air conditioning and heat during Feb - March and both worked well. It is an older house so everything isn’t perfect, but the beds were comfortable, the washer/dryer worked fine as did the internet. We enjoy sitting outside however, the shared space is not near this house so we didn’t use it. We had chairs we used for sitting near our entrance. The furniture is mostly older, rental house type stuff, but functional. Anyhow, we enjoyed it and would definitely stay there again. Sadly, it was already rented for the time we wanted next year.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Ambler

David & Margaret
We're an international couple, who have lived and worked in New York, London and Paris and have 4 adult children.

We love traveling and have traveled extensively across the US and Europe with HomeAway/VRBO. We enjoy sailing, hiking, and the beach.

Why they chose this property

This is a 1939 two-story Sears house. It has been restored to reflect it's original charm and grace. A little slice of "Old Florida"! The house is equipped with everything you need to be at home. It has a washer and dryer, central air and mini-split ac systems, cable TV and wifi. New bathrooms and comfortable private spaces for reading and relaxing. All right in the heart of Gulfport!

What makes this property unique

This beautiful house is located in the Art District in Gulfport. Three blocks to Gulfport beach and steps to the shops and restaurants. This is a comfortable peaceful home with that old Florida feel in the heart of Gulfport. Great area to take walks or bike rides through the colorful unique neighborhood or just relax under the oak and watch the world go by. This house is the main house on a large property that has two other guest cottages. There is plenty of off street parking.

The house is three blocks from the beach and steps from the shops and restaurants. There is a private deck with its own grill and a great yard for relaxing with coffee or cocktails.There are kayaks, paddle boards and plenty of beach bikes available!

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

First Floor Bedroom 1

First Floor Bedroom 2

Upstairs Master Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property