Title: Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere Vacation home in Ocean Springs with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere ![Terrace/patio - Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere (Ocean Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111750000/111745100/111745079/e0d96fde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere (Ocean Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111750000/111745100/111745079/c383c114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere (Ocean Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111750000/111745100/111745079/aab8406a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere (Ocean Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111750000/111745100/111745079/81b08dce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere (Ocean Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111750000/111745100/111745079/190b9f0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere Immerse yourself in downtown Ocean Springs at the Porch on Government Street. Newly renovated, this warm and inviting one bedroom one bathroom cottage allows a perfect retreat romantic enough for a couple ready to enjoy the night life, walks by the beach, or downtown yet comfortable enough to accommodate a family of four looking to experience the many parades and other family-friendly entertainment within walking distance. The Porch is centrally located for quick walking access to the beach, shopping, dining, festivals, and galleries. The Live Oak Suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, a full kitchen , spacious walk-in shower, and in-suite laundry. The suite also features a separate living room which includes a full-sized futon sofa sleeper. Our kitchen includes such amenities as a toaster oven/air fryer, Keurig coffee maker, four burner stove top with oven , refrigerator with freezer. There is also an ice maker ,electric grill on site and large outdoor dining area that seats twelve, along with two fire pits in our shared courtyard area for use during your stay. We even healing chakra crystals to each cottage. We offer ample off street parking for our guests, free WiFi and organic spa products. Sound machines and blackout curtains are provided for an even deeper sleep. All king beds are enveloped in sanitary mattress covers and all pillows have zipped protectors on them. We also are a carpet free establishment and all area rugs are washable! We have the most wonderful family that has lovingly cared for the cottages for many years and are industrial cleaners. This means we not only clean all units using the most sanitary measures , but deep cleanings and maintenance come with the whole package. The spacious bathroom offers a large walk in shower , smart mirrors with lighted and fog technology , spa robes and high end organic spa products. Don't forget to tag us with your photo in front of our memory wall, and remember... Magic happens on the Porch! Don't forget to ask about our add-on packages for firewood and Smores kits (including electric tabletop option ) and everything you need to make firepit memories ! \*There are a total of four one bedroom / one bathroom cottages on site and completely fenced in, which make it the perfect venue for larger corporate groups, large families or reunions. All cottages reserved together can accommodate up to 16 guests. The Porch was dreamed up by a former Publicist who took the best of her travels to New York, Miami and Los Angeles and blended chic amenities of the best hotels and paired them into cozy southern cottages. You will find magical touches infused at our properties such as bistro lights, in room fireplaces and outdoor firepits. A lighted memory wall for photo ops and nooks hidden throughout to invoke the imagination. Magic truly happens at the Porch! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @thePorchDowntownOceanSprings to see more videos and photos of our cottages. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the sea ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124190000/124187900/124187864/82021c60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 2 bedroom home - Ocean Springs Getaway Ocean Springs - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=124187864&PinnedHotelID=124187864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110720000/110715800/110715798/61314489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to town and beach Ocean Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $243 CA $506 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=110715798&PinnedHotelID=110715798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123650000/123643100/123643087/613c418d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Porter Echo- Style that stays with you Ocean Springs CA $151 CA $198 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=123643087&PinnedHotelID=123643087&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90140000/90135800/90135779/30cc6a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### King Size Suite located in Downtown Ocean Springs Ocean Springs - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews CA $185 CA $336 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=90135779&PinnedHotelID=90135779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107962900/107962812/9a9998f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3bd/2br w/fenced backyard near downtown Ocean Springs & beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 689590 ## About the area Located in Ocean Springs, this vacation home is in the city center and by the sea. 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 Biloxi Beach and Gulfport Beach. Realizations - The Walter Anderson Shop and On the Menu: A Kitchen Gallery are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ocean Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ocean-Springs.dx9238) [View more Vacation homes in Ocean Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Ocean-Springs-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9238-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.41382%2C-88.81953&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kT4XNKG0Me-EtD3p1xtk29AY7R4=) Ocean Springs, MS ### What's nearby - ![Walter Anderson Museum of Art which includes art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162828/a11e35d4-e6ab-427c-9ab7-b554f1e8368e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Walter Anderson Museum of Art 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![Ocean Springs Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340449/187b8d19-81b2-4ed4-9d72-452fd72a12c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Springs Beach 2 min drive \- 1.4 km - Vermont Street Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Ocean Springs Museum of History 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Grand Getaway Day Spa and Salon 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Getting around - Gulfport Amtrak Station 27 min drive - Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min walk - Arby's 10 min walk - Firehouse Subs 8 min walk - New York Pizza Ocean Springs 10 min walk - Glory Bound Gyro Co. 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere? ### What time is check-out at Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere? ### Where is Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Firepit; gated courtyard; walk everywhere Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don R. Nov 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great place to stay! Cute clean and well decorated suite/cottage. Great communication with host! Even added an extra day so we could enjoy the festival. HIGHLY recommend. My ONLY recommendation would be to possibly upgrade the mattress. Still a 5\* rating! ##### Don R. 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