Cozy Gulfport Home: Walk to Beach, Marina & Casino

Reviews

• Cozy

  3/5

  Nice quiet neighborhood considering the proximity to the port and beach however, it's also close proximity to a train tracks. It's a cozy place for a couple or 4 people. I love that it's an older house with a nice front porch and swing but the seller point for me was the back deck which we couldn't enjoy due to weather complications. I have to admit we were sceptical when we noticed the alarm system was not functioning and the doors were only secured with a deadbolt. The sheets had an awkward smell to them and there was an HVAC vent in bathroom instead of the standard vent fan. In retrospect this cottage was nice and would stay again if the alarm was fixed. On a side note, I emailed the property manager as per directions but was told the contact email was undeliverable. Not sure what happened with that but I couldn't notify property representative of the faulty alarm system.

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Jerry, we appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed the charm of this cozy cottage, along with the neighborhood's peaceful vibe and proximity to the beach! After sharing your comments with the homeowner, they’d like to address the following:
  -We’re sorry to hear about your concerns with the alarm system and understand the peace of mind it can provide. The homeowner will look into resolving the issue to ensure everything is functioning smoothly for future guests.
  -We’ll also review the contact information provided in the guest instructions to make sure that emails go through as intended—thank you for flagging this.
  -For additional security, the property is equipped with deadbolt locks on the doors, which are standard for this home’s design.
  -We’ve noted your feedback about the sheets and will address this with our cleaning team to ensure they’re fresh and comfortable for every stay.
  -The HVAC vent in the bathroom is designed to provide airflow, though it’s not a traditional vent fan. We appreciate your input, and the homeowner will consider if any adjustments can improve ventilation.
  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope the weather is on your side next time so you can fully enjoy the back deck!

• Never Again!

  1/5

  This house is in need of maintenance! The shower head does not stay up. It's very difficult to take a shower. The sheets on the beds are 100%

  polyester. The listing lists a Keurig coffee maker, which was not in the unit. The owner tried to negotiate a 5 star review for the missing Keurig coffee pot. In addition,

  There is no parking place on the property that is accessible. To get to the backyard parking you must go around a block and enter through 3 feet of grass and several spiney bushes to enter. It's almost impossible to enter the yard if you have a midsized car or truck.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Good location

  5/5

  We enjoyed our stay. Convenient location to everything. Quiet street.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• The beach

  5/5

  Had a wonderful time. The beach was close and shops.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Not quite as listed

  2/5

  Property was clean and cute but needs maintenance done. Air conditioner would not get house below 81 during the day and was very humid and muggy inside, Front door would not stay shut unless locked and back door was very hard to unlock and lock, back porch felt like it was going to fall in when walked on kitchen faucet handle was in bad shape

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo