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The Blue Heron - close to beach & downtown Ocean Springs! Hot tub, kayaks, dock

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Spacious living room
Front of home
Master Bedroom
Private kitchen
Hot tub overlooking the bayou.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82790 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ocean Springs, MS
  • Gulf Hills Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocean Springs Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Biloxi, MS (BIX-Keesler Air Force Base)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

The Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

The Silver Room

1 Queen Bed

The Yellow Room

1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary bedroom attached bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Blue Heron - close to beach & downtown Ocean Springs! Hot tub, kayaks, dock

The Blue Heron is a beautiful, meticulously maintained four-bedroom home loaded with amenities. You will find a clean, artistically decorated space with all the conveniences of home.

We welcome you to stay in our home, located on a lovely bayou in Ocean Springs, MS. This is Valerie’s & Bob’s retirement home…we live here when the weather is too cold up north. We invite you to be comfortable and enjoy Southern hospitality! We are located near a lovely golf course.

Located in the beautiful Gulf Hills area of Ocean Springs, golfing, dining, boating, fishing, and much more await you. Only a five-minute drive to the heart of the historic downtown Ocean Springs shopping/restaurant district where you will find numerous dining, shopping, and museums that make this town famous.

Beautiful Front Beach is only about eight minutes away and provides white sandy beaches and amazing sunrises/sunsets.

The home provides a formal dining room and a large eat-in kitchen that has everything you need to cook and serve meals.

The Master Bedroom has a King-size bed and a sleeper sofa, with the Master Bathroom featuring a double vanity, stand-up shower, and large tub. Walk out the French doors and you will be able to slip into the six-person hot tub located on the back deck.

The two guest bedrooms have Queen beds, and the fourth bedroom has a twin bed that pulls out into a King. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower, toilet, single vanity, and makeup vanity. All bedrooms have flat-screen SmartTVs!

The living room has a large flat-screen SmartTV and French doors leading out to the back patio. High-speed Wi-fi is provided.

The Blue Heron provides refreshing water views and a private dock if you decide to bring your boat. Enjoy lounging on our spacious screened enclosed porch or swinging in our hammocks and viewing the bayou. We also provide kayaks for guest use.

A firepit is provided for your evening enjoyment.

There is a public launch nearby; feel free to tie up your boat at our backyard dock. We have ample parking on the property for vehicles and boat trailers. There are security cameras monitoring the driveway (none indoors)

There is even enough room to park your RV if need be. Please park all vehucles in our spacious driveway.

There is a fully fenced-in backyard for well-behaved furry friends to frolic.

**Please be aware that eight people maximum are allowed on the property at any one time. This will be enforced. If more than eight people are found to be on the property without prior permission you will be asked to leave without a refund.***

***We have installed exterior security cameras for the safety of both guest and property. These cameras are actively recording both audio and video, they are located at the garage, facing the boat house to see water levels during storms, and we have a ring doorbell at the front door. There are no inside cameras.***

***Dogs only are allowed for a $150 non-refundable pet fee that covers up to two well-behaved dogs for three-night stays or less. Must be on flea and tick preventative .Please select that you will be bringing your dogs when making the reservation. If staying longer than three nights, an additional $50 per night charge will be added that we will send a payment request for after booking***

Our community has golfing, boating, fishing, and dining. It is an approximate fifteen-minute drive to Biloxi where you will find numerous casinos and entertainment options.

The Blue Heron is the perfect place for a romantic weekend getaway, as well as week-long vacations with the family.  Book your stay today!

Property manager

Chris - Hospitality Coordinator
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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 (limit 2 total)
Any two size housebroken dogs allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security cameras are outdoor by the garage & ring doorbell - no inside cameras
Dogs are allowed for $150 non-refundable fee that covering up to 2 dogs for 3night stays or less. If staying longer, additional $50/night charge added
***No more than eight guests are allowed on the property at any one time without prior permission. No parties or events. This is strictly enforced***

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Ocean Springs

Located in Ocean Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocean Springs Beach and Biloxi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Realizations - The Walter Anderson Shop, or check out an event or a game at Biloxi Municipal Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean Springs, MS

What's nearby

  • Gulf Hills Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ocean Springs Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Biloxi - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Beau Rivage Casino - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Sombrero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Heron - close to beach & downtown Ocean Springs! Hot tub, kayaks, dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Blue Heron - close to beach & downtown Ocean Springs! Hot tub, kayaks, dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Heron - close to beach & downtown Ocean Springs! Hot tub, kayaks, dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Heron - close to beach & downtown Ocean Springs! Hot tub, kayaks, dock located?

This family-friendly Ocean Springs holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gulf Hills Golf Club, Realizations - The Walter Anderson Shop and On the Menu: A Kitchen Gallery. Doll House and Walter Anderson Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antaniya B.

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

Getaway stay

The stay was wonderful will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Perfect house!

Great house with everything you could need. We’ll definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Enjoying

Nice place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Great Getaway!

Beautiful home, exactly as described! We enjoyed our stay at The Blue Heron!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Reunion

It was a very nice house and we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soleil V.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family evacuated the Florida Panhandle right before Hurricane Helene and this property was the perfect escape! We didn't want to leave and come back to reality. The screened deck was so tranquil and the backyard was perfect for our dog. We will absolutely book again on our next trip to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

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

Girls trip

This was by far the best place we have stayed at. Great location. Loved the hot tub. So peaceful and quiet. Will definitely recommend this to others . Will definitely return. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea M.

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

Great Experience

This home which was the perfect size and in a great location for a family vacation. There were many special touches and the property manager was very responsive to questions. We loved the large patio and hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifull house, had everything that we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

vennessa M.

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

Wonderful Property

The house was spacious and well appointed. The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything we wanted to do. Also most stores/restaurants delivered to the location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shanita b.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home located at the edge of the creek. Very clean with beautiful decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Very nice house

House was great! Kitchen had everything you needed. Back patio area was relaxing. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

Wonderful Back Yard

We had a great stay! The house was roomy and immaculately clean. The back porch and back yard were our favorite parts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Quick Weekend Trip

We had a great stay at the Blue heron house. It fit three families with kids of various age ranges and had plenty of room. Hot tub was a great bonus feature and had it stayed dry we would have definitely used the fire pit. Overall great experience for a quick trip for a Coast Guard retirement party. We will definitely be back! Would recommend this place to anyone staying in or around Ocean Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Family vacation

A beautiful home that is spacious and nicely decorated, it was perfect for our 3 generation family vacation. The beds were comfortable and linens quite nice. The living and dining rooms were large with plenty of comfortable seating. Each member of our family had a very enjoyable time and we all loved the back deck and fire pit seating area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

Perfect Gathering Place for Multiple Generations

My sister and I traveled with our elderly mother and her young children to visit teenage nieces and nephews in Ocean Springs. The Blue Heron was the perfect fit! It is ADA accessible as our mom uses a walker, but also had a pack-n-play and a high chair. So many amenities for the teens to do including the hot tub, kayaks, and board games. We will be back! for the baby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane H.

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

Sisters and Sister-in-laws memories

We were so comfortable we didn’t want to leave. Blue Heron had everything we needed for our stay. We will be back and tell our friends about this fabulous property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willie H.

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

Stay

It was excellent. The home was spacious, clean and met all of our needs. Will definitely try to use it on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Great Stay!

We so enjoyed the property! We stayed there while working nearby. Very impressed with the house and property! Our biggest complaint was not having enough time to relax and take in the local sights. But there will be a next time!! I recommend this property for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

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

Hospitable Host

When we found this property, we couldn't wait to see what it was like and it definitely rose above and above our expectations. The hosts had everything our 6 person family could need during our stay. We especially enjoyed the informative messages around the house and welcoming smores kit when we arrived. Check in was easy and communication was very responsive. This property is absolutely gorgeous and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Blue Heron was Terrific!!

The house was warm and inviting! The furniture very comfortable and the kitchen was extremely well stocked. The screened in patio off the back of the house was terrific. I had my morning coffee out there while watching my grandson and we had many dinners on the porch as well. We took long walks around the neighborhood and enjoy the beach which was just down the road. The location was great. Lots of good restaurants and close to Biloxi for additional fun. The house exceeded my expectations! It was wonderful, and we had a great time!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

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

The Sisters Loved It

They spent most of the time away from the home but while they were there they were comfortable, the only issue they had was the TV's in the home, they found them a challenge to not have access to regular broadcast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

LATRELLE J.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G., Hope Hull

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

The Perfect Spot

I am so glad that I was able to stay at the "Blue Heron". The home was very clean, comfortable, and inviting the homeowners really put some love into their marvelous home. I've been staying at properties for a few years now and when I say that they thought of everything that guests would need, they definitely did. The home is well decorated and furnished with great quality furniture which will give the comfort you're looking for on a vacation. We really enjoyed the back porch both day and night, lounging in the hammocks, and watching the herons in the canal in the backyard. The home is located in a nice neighborhood which is very close to some great restaurants, casinos, and the beach. Overall, we were very impressed and will be checking for availabilities in the future. If you have the opportunity to book a stay, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Beautiful home!!

Home was very clean and comfortable. The patio is equally nice. Will return in the fall to really enjoy it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris - Hospitality Coordinator

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The owners live in the home for part of the year, and do short term vacation rental when they are away traveling.

Why they chose this property

Home sweet home…your vacation home is family friendly….free kayak use, hammocks overlooking bayou, fire pit, hot tub!

What makes this property unique

Hot tub
Fire pit
Kayaks
Hammocks
No inside stairs!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests