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

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8259 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ocean Springs, MS
  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocean Springs Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Beau Rivage Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Ocean Springs

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ocean Springs vacation home, you'll find Gulf Hills Golf Club and Realizations - The Walter Anderson Shop. Doll House and Walter Anderson Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ocean Springs Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Golden Nugget Casino - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Biloxi - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Beau Rivage Casino - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,790 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Any two size housebroken dogs allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, beautiful home

We loved staying at the Blue Heron for our stay in Ocean Springs. We had multiple generations, from 92 yrs to 18 yrs. My father has a walker and he could get around for the most part. He had trouble getting the walker into the toilet rooms, and outside in the backyard, but overall wonderful time. The home was very clean and tidy upon entry, and had many amenities that weren't even mentioned. It was clear that the owners knew how to host and had items that some travelers may forget to bring. The pantry had condiments, spices and seasonings that we usually, so that was nice that we didn't have to purchase them. We ate at the house quite a bit and there was plenty of room for our group at the dining table (seating for 8). The neighborhood where the house is located is quiet and friendly. The back covered and screen in porch was great to watch the lightening and hear the rain. The house is near a lot of sights, so we didn't have to travel far. We would love to stay at the Blue Heron again if our travels take us to that area again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Soleil V., Panama City Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

vennessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

shanita b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoying

Nice place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Antaniya B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Duane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Willie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

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

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

LATRELLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G., Hope Hull

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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