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Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach

A sensational waterfront vacation home rental, Young at Heart is located on a backwater cove along the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. This home offers you the retreat of a lifetime.

Enjoy the waterfront location with private dock, fishing, kayaking, crabbing and bird watching. Fire up the grill, relax and don't forget to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

Bring your boat! A boat ramp is located at the community center within easy walking distance! There are also boat rental and charter fishing services available nearby.

Of course you can fish right off the private dock too and there are a few kayaks, paddles, and life vests for use. There are a few basic fishing rods but you will probably prefer to bring your own fishing gear as well as bait and tackle. The dock is equipped with lighting for night fishing and a fish cleaning station.

The home is in a quiet location of Gulfport near Biloxi and very close to beaches! By car you are only minutes from casinos, outlet mall shopping, island ferry service, dining and entertainment. Children will love the local parks with splash pads and the beach, or take them to the new Mississippi Aquarium, the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulf Islands Water Park, the Ocean Adventures Marine Park at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or on a Ferry ride to Ship Island.

You are just an hour or so drive from Dauphin Island where lots of shells can be found on the west end. About the same driving time to the southwest is the New Orleans French Quarter. This home is also in a great location to visit Biloxi, downtown Gulfport, Old Town Bay St. Louis, local shops of Ocean Springs, the Hattiesburg Zoo and so much more.

This home has a large covered deck overlooking the waterfront. There's a lot to do in the area but you don't need to leave the house to have fun. You can find plenty of relaxation right at home. There's also a park within walking distance with playground, tennis courts and a long boardwalk along the bayou.

The house has been equipped for your comfort and ease of access.

The bedrooms are separated and the guest room is furnished with two queens with tub/shower. The master suite is king size with private bath featuring a separate tub and shower. All rooms open to the second story deck with balcony railing and amazing waterfront views.

Home is equipped with premium television with a huge flat screen and unlimited high speed WiFi. Flat screen TVs are also located in each bedroom.

The home is appointed with quality furnishings and decorated professionally with a coastal flavor.

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Property manager

William Eric Snell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets must be identified during booking ($200).

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulfport, MS

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Beach - 6 min drive
  • Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • Treasure Bay Casino - 9 min drive
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 11 min drive
  • Island View Casino - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 12 min drive
  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edgewater Food Court - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Coliseum Beach, Great Southern Golf Club, and Gulfport Beach. Tulane University School of Continuing Studies is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Casual Waterfront Living With Private Dock! Location only minutes to Beach Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent trip
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back bay Getaway
This property is a beautiful house on the back bay of Gulfport/Biloxi. The beach views of the Mississippi gulf coast are beautiful, but there is so much more wildlife to be seen on the back bay. Besides, the beach is only about a mile away. The listing is very accurate. There is plenty of extra equipment provided for enjoying the beach or bayou. The house was well furnished and the outdoor spaces were beautiful and useful. Communication with the property owner was prompt and helpful. I will definitely be returning to this property as often as I can, hopefully as soon as April 2025. This was a fantastic place to stay and enjoy.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip in the Rain
This is a great property for a family fishing trip with kids, no matter what the weather is. There is protected water and quick access. Also, the owner is the best and full of information about the area. We fished without any mishaps even though it rained multiple times over the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cheer competition stay!
Extremely grateful that Eric allowed us to check in early!! House is beautiful and very well kept!! Highly recommend if ever staying in the Gulfport/Biloxi Beach area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

casey d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful waterfront property
Eric was so accommodating and responsive and the property was such a quiet and peaceful spot. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Richmond, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay!
This was our second time at this property. The first time was 2 years ago and we were vacationing with our daughter and her husband. This time we were with my husband’s brother and his wife. This VRBO again did not disappoint. The location is perfect, the view is magnificent, the house is clean, and the kitchen is well-stocked. The host, Eric, does such a great job of making sure you feel welcome and taking care of any needs that come up. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, kayaking in the bayou, and spending time on the ocean-front (5-10 minutes away). One day we went to New Orleans to the WW2 museum and one day we took a charter fishing trip. We caught a mixture of flounder and speckled trout - enough to have fresh fish for dinner with the remainder being frozen for later. The best part of this VRBO, though, is relaxing on the back porch with morning coffee, and again in the evening to watch the amazing sunsets. We left this VRBO vacation reluctantly, but feeling rejuvenated! Recommend highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and a Perfect for Family
We loved our stay at this home! We brought our boat down, Eric, the owner, was fantastic in helping us get it situated, giving us great ideas on where to take our family for boat trips, and helped us find all of the best restaurants. He is truly a very kind owner and made us feel very much at home. And his pup, Trace, was a complete joy to play with. Aside from boating, there are so many fun and close things to do with family. The house was the perfect layout for us… Two great bedroom suites on opposite sides, living and kitchen in the middle, it was a very quiet home and neighborhood, and the most beautiful views, both evening and morning off the back deck. The home is very well appointed, comfortable, and our entire experience was one our family enjoyed very much! Thank you, Eric!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden treasure on back bay
Beautiful and comfortable home located in the heart of the coast. Back porch overlooks a beautiful bay and private boat dock. We loved being able to let our small dog wander in the fenced yard. The home is on stilts so there are stairs to climb but we found it to be invigorating. The description of rental was accurate. The home was very clean and provided everything we needed for a two-week stay with friends. The owner, Eric, was friendly, kind and helpful. We used the Kayaks and the fishing poles. The best part though, was watching the sunsets every evening. There wasn’t anything that we didn’t enjoy about this place. The rental also had great hot showers and comfortable beds. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Relaxing with Adventure Nearby!
The home is beautiful and very well kept. Eric is always welcoming and has good recommendations about restaurants and activities! Trace is still a joy to watch! We could return here routinely - Oh, we do, and hope to continue! Thank you, Eric!
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Coast Visit
We really enjoyed our stay. Eric was a great host. The view off the back porch was amazing. We loved being able to walk out on the dock behind the house and jump on our boat. Eric was very helpful with boating tips and places to go. He even helped me launch the boat. We highly recommend renting this property! Hoping to go back again soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARATI J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Waterfront Getaway
We stayed for four nights during Cruisin' The Coast and towed our classic car. There was ample parking for the truck, trailer, and car. And the owner, Eric, even offered for us to park in the grass or his driveway (next door) if we invited guests back to the property. The house was really great. Very clean, new appliances, memory foam mattresses, big television, nice linens, and fully stocked kitchen. A safe neighborhood just far enough removed from the congestion and traffic on Beach Blvd. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing and Sunsets
We had a fun and relaxing time at the house. We launched the boat at the local boat ramp and quickly docked at the house. We unloaded the SUV and went to dinner. Early next morning, we were at the Gulfport bait shop and then back for some fishing. After fishing, we went to Ocean Adventures and saw dolphins, rays, and a sea lion. Then we went home and rested. As the sun went down, we went fishing again, while part of the family took in the sunset on the porch. Rinse and repeat for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalton D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Young at heart
Everything was as expected. The property was clean and well taken care of. My family and I had a great little vacation here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Stayed here several times now and it’s always great ! Just need more fish in this bay ! Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaci K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
I cant say enough good things about the house, and owner! The house was clean, spacious, and had everything we could possibly need. Mr. Snell was the perfect host, he greeted us shortly after we arrived. He showed my kids how to fish with what was available at the house. His precious dog Trace was a big hit with the kids too. He's the sweetest and most well behaved pup. Mr. Snell gave us great recommendations on where to eat and take the kids for fun. We had the best time! If we find ourselves in Gulfport again I hope this house is open!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Great stay with the best host/owner. You won’t be disappointed. Great long weekend for the entire family. We will be back! Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
Pictures do not give this place justice. I didn’t wanna leave The owner is a super nice guy and he is always around to help your stay top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Eric, our host met us upon our arrival to ensure we had his number in case we needed anything. He provided great recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the community. The property was spotless and well furnished. We spent several days in the area and the location of the house could not have been more perfect for visiting the different communities. We really enjoyed sitting on the back porch and watching all of the boat traffic going through the bayou. We will definitely rent the house again for our next visit to the area. This is certainly a five-star rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This was by far our favorite stay we have ever had on vacation! The host was wonderful and such a nice person! We never had to worry about anything. The host even kept us up to date on incoming weather and tide levels. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
This is a wonderful place to spend time away from home. In fact, it feels like home! Even though the weather didn't fully cooperate, there were so many things to do nearby that we stayed as busy as we wanted to every day. We saw two of the resident eagles, a small alligator a couple of coves away, and several herons spent time on our dock! Eric is always available for questions and he maintains this house very well. And, of course, Trace is a joy to watch! Thank you, Eric, for another lovely get away!
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house in a great location!
This is a great place to stay in a truly awesome location, right on the bayou! We really enjoyed staying here for a short get-away. Fishing off our own pier was fun (caught a flounder and a stingray!). Would definitely come back! Eric was super friendly and very helpful and accessable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Had a great time, incredibly quiet & relaxing property. Everything just like we like it, owner provided any & everything needed. No question we’ll be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our time, everything was as well taken care of and clean. We could not have ask for a better host his helpful suggestions really let enjoy our first visit to this area. We will definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice age to Fog Age
We came here behind a massive freeze to hang out with friends and catch fish... but the weather was brutal before the arrival, so fishing was moderate (we caught a great mess of channel cats and drums). Property was excellent-- great for 2 couples and a few kids. Eric was onsite (lives next door!) and fixed our grill instantly (probably something dumb we did). The property is great. Access easy. Location perfect to escape the casino bustle but excellent access to food and shopping. Great dock for pontoon!! Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Tupelo, MS, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property!
This property exceeded my expectations and was the best VRBO I've stayed at in the past 5 years. The property was very clean, spaciously decorated (i.e. room to move around without a lot of collectables and other decorative items everywhere). The decor was beautiful as well as the views overlooking the bay. A comfortable king bed, like new washer/dryer, beautiful and modern kitchen, a stunning deck with comfortable seating overlooking the ocean inlet, a relaxing soaker tub - just everything one would need for a relaxing stay. The location is nice and eclectic, close to grocery shopping. I did short trips to Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Gautier, Biloxi, and Bay St. Louis - all were easy beautiful drives along the coast (or you could take a faster highway to arrive at these locations even faster). I visited primarily for Christmas on the Bayou, a beautiful night-time boat parade that went right past the house - I was able to watch from the deck and it was lovely! Great host too, very helpful and friendly. I need to research other fun events in the area so I can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022