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Russell Cottage: Your home away from home.

Russell Cottage: Your home away from home.

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Enjoy the old fashioned front porch of the Russell Cottage
Living room
Fully equipped kitchen
Backyard with pergola and “She Shed”
Bathroom number two with full bath and shower.

Overview of Russell Cottage: Your home away from home.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ocean Springs, MS
  • Popular LocationWalter Anderson Museum of Art6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Springs Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationEast Beach20 min walk
  • AirportGulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Russell Cottage: Your home away from home.

This is a sweet 1930's cottage that has been lovingly updated while leaving its charm. The location is ideal for a family vacation in Ocean Springs. The beach and harbor are within walking distance. There is a beautiful pathway on the beach passing the Ft. Maurepas Park and fishing pier. In season the shrimp boats sell their catch to the public, and charter boats are available. There is another Children's' Park 3 blocks from the cottage, and a soccer field and walking track only a block away. The cottage is equipped with everything you'll need for a pleasant stay of a weekend, week or longer. Check with us about extended stays.

Downtown Ocean Springs is a pleasant walk of 3 blocks and is full of restaurants, pubs, shops and art galleries. Or you might prefer to rent a golf cart or bicycle to cruise around town. Both are available near by. But, first and foremost, Ocean Springs is an old fashioned town with shops, restaurants, art galleries, banks, and churches. The Walter Anderson Museum and Shearwater Pottery are nationally known and acclaimed. This beautiful little town, with its tree shaded streets has been featured many times in travel magazines, and others such as Southern Living. Be sure to check the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce for its full schedule of festivals and other events.


In the event that you want more adult activities, the casinos in Biloxi are a short drive over the new Biloxi Bay bridge - also a popular walking route. Golf courses are available in Ocean Springs, as well as its neighboring cities.



Keywords: cottage, downtown, 2 bedroom

Property manager

Beth & Jack Riley
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ocean Springs

Located in Ocean Springs, this cottage is in the city center. Travelers 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Realizations - The Walter Anderson Shop and On the Menu: A Kitchen Gallery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean Springs, MS

What's nearby

  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art - 6 min walk
  • Ocean Springs Beach - 11 min walk
  • East Beach - 20 min walk
  • Golden Nugget Casino - 5 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Biloxi - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 14 min walk
  • McDonald's - 20 min walk
  • Craft Advisory Brewing - 7 min walk
  • Glory Bound Gyro Co. - 7 min walk
  • The Lady May - 9 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Getaway.
Great host and great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Property was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming, comfortable and conveniently located cottage
Ocean Springs is a coastal Mississippi jewel and this cottage is a reflection of what makes the place special. From the front porch to the back patio, there is art everywhere. The library is amazing and the kitchen is well equipped. A perfect home away from home and I hope to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Loved that it was walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach area. Also, just a short drive to the casinos. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip to beach
Beautiful cottage, exactly what we were looking for. Location perfect for walks to downtown and had everything we wanted for home away from home. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth & Jack Riley

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Jack & Beth Riley have lived on the MS Gulf Coast for 44 years. They enjoy all that Ocean Springs has to offer and are happy to share their knowledge of the area with their guests.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this cottage as a rental in June of 2005. Then Hurricane Katrina hit in August and destroyed our house on the harbor. We were fortunate to have the 'Russell cottage' to move into and enjoyed it for over 4 years. We loved being able to walk downtown for work, play and business. We now live only 2 miles from the cottage but still maintain it as we would our own home.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage has the unique benefit of being in walking distance to the shopping and restaurants downtown, and to the beach and two parks. This is located in one of the oldest, established neighborhoods of Ocean Springs.

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