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Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home

Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home

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Amenity #1 - Swimming Pool & Grilling Area :)
Private Swimming Pool  ~ Child & Family Approved!
Amenity #2 -Addition to ground floor recreation as of 7/2023 New Pool Table.
Amenity #3 - New game room (7/2023) w/ AC & Heat Still making improvements!
Amenity #4 LUGGAGE (not passenger) Lift.. Perfect for groceries.

Overview of Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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Gulfport, MS
  • Popular LocationGulfport Premium Outlets13 min drive
  • AirportGulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationGulfport SportsPlex16 min drive
  • Popular LocationGulf Islands Waterpark17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

#1 Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Double Beds

Great Room / Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1) Master Bedroom Bath

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

2) Rear Hall Bathroom

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

3) Front Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

4) Main Room Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

5) 1/2 bathroom in Game Room with Washer & Dryer

Toilet

6) Outside Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home

River Lookout - A Unique Vacation Rental

THIS IS THE PARADISE VACATION HOME YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!

If you are looking for a peaceful, "getaway from it all" vacation or a vacation where you stay in a secluded area, but are just minutes away from awesome dining, great shopping, casinos, golf courses, Gulf of Mexico Beaches, and entertainment, this is the place for you and your group. Close to the fun, yet feeling like you've gotten away from it all.

HOUSE FLOOR PLAN:
With every quote, a House Floor Plan is sent. This Floor plan is very detailed and the measurements are quite accurate. In addition, the floor plan depicts the surrounding grounds, the house's placement to the pool, river, etc. It's an amazing place.... But not every place, is perfect for every guest. Viewing this Floor Plan, checking out the amenities, looking at the photos, will ensure there are no unpleasant surprises.

LUGGAGE / GROCERY LIFT
River Lookout has a luggage lift, but is NOT handicap accessible and this Lift is NOT for passengers. Guests will need to climb a set of stairs, the house is elevated. The stairs are the same as you would find in a 2 story house with 8 foot ceilings and a 2nd story. At the top of the stairs is the house (all on one level). .

If you've got someone mobility challenged in your group, my other house, the Great Escape River House, #351070 on VRBO, sleeping up to 27 people, with a Passenger Elevator, may suit your group better.... it has many of the same amenities you'll find in the River Lookout, except on a larger scale.

AMAZING FEATURES:
What sets the River Lookout apart from other Vacation Rentals?

OUTSIDE:
💥PRIVATE 14' x 28' In-ground swimming pool
(Rates reflect pools expected use between Mid March-Mid October)
💎60' Covered deck just outside the front door Offering great views of the property in an amazing tranquil Park like setting
💎Deck is Elevated providing awesome shaded area under the deck as well (over a 1000 sq ft of covered areas).
💥Luggage / Grocery Lift to easily move supplies from ground floor to 2nd floor
💥7/2023 Climate controlled Game Room opened (still a bit of a work in progress). At this posting, our only game is a pool table. Game Room is located at ground level and on Hot Days also offers a place to keep cool without heading upstairs.
💎Pool Table in the Game Room
💎Fire Pit with the option to have Firewood delivered prior to arrival
💎While in the city limits of Gulfport, this is not in a 'cookie-cutter' subdivision
💥Optional Hot tub, $125 (plus Taxes) for any stay up to 7 nights. This option needs to be added after booking and MUST be invoiced for and on the calendar at least 2 week prior to arrival. If included, prior to your arrival, the water is completely drained, the tub is cleaned, rinsed, drained (again), filled, treated, and heated. Time released tablets keep the hot tub clean throughout your stay. The tablets are not magic tablets. Guests must enter tub tub clean to maintain good water quality throughout their stay.
💎The grounds are tranquil in a park-like atmosphere
💎Plenty of parking for house occupants
💎On a mostly lazy River (the Biloxi River), with a private beach/sand bar
💎Bringing your boat? Tie it to a tree or the Pavilion at the sandbar
💎2 areas to grill
💎Continuous Hot Water
💎10 individual beds, 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms
💎This is YOUR private Resort

All of this for the private use of the Booked Overnight Guests of the River Lookout

....meaning your enjoyment of Gulfport isn't contingent on what you do or what you see in Biloxi/Gulfport. Between the River, house's amenities, river views, you can have a very relaxing stay away from it all. It is not like leaving your suburb home and going to another suburb home.

BEACH & PAVILION
A brief walk away from the house, down some stairs & a concrete path will lead you to the Beach and Pavilion area. Offering access to, depending on River Levels, a small beach at high tide; a nice sandbar at low tide. There is also a covered Pavilion with a couple of picnic tables, benches, & charcoal grill, right next to the river.

INSIDE HOUSE:
(See Below for Bedroom / Bed / Bathroom Descriptions)
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- 10 individual Beds
- Sleeps up to 16 people
- Bedding provided for each bed
- 16 sets of Bath towels provided
- Kitchen equipped with eating and cooking tools
- Continuous Hot water
- Room Darkening Curtains
- WiFi
- Direct TV with Premium channels on main TV (other TV's offer antenna)
- 4 Flat Screen TV's
- Seating inside for 12+
- Plenty of seating outside on main deck and other areas
- We only use Professional cleaners
(We've actually had another vacation home owner's
cleaner quit saying we were too picky)
- Conveniently & Centrally located on the MS Coast
- In City Limits of Gulfport, Just North of I-10
- Less than 8 miles from the Gulf of Mexico Beaches
- Responsive Owner; but not intrusive

BEDROOMS:
- 3 Bedrooms each contain a Bed
2 of these beds are King size
1 bed is a Queen
Counting 2 in each bed, they will sleep up to 6 people)
- 4th Bedroom contains 4 Full Beds
Configured as 2 Full over Full Bunk Beds
Counting 2 in each bottom bunk and 1 in each top Full Bed,
These 4 Full Beds will sleep up to 6 people
The full over full bunk beds are well suited for grown men
(golfers often stay here)
These are NOT flimsy bunk beds, but sturdy, plenty of headroom bunks designed for adult use, while safe for children)

IN ADDITION:
- There is a Queen Sofa Sleeper in the Great Room
Sleeping up to 2 people
- 2 Folding Beds, that can be placed where they best work for each group
Sleeping 2 more people

4 FULL BATHROOMS
- Master Bathroom has a double vanity, 5' Shower & bathtub.
- 2nd Bath, rear hall, has a tub/shower combo
- 3rd Bath, front hall, has walk-in 5' shower
- 4th bath, off the Kitchen, has walk-in 5' shower and this Bathroom doubles as Laundry room with 2 stackable washers/2 dryers

If the description above hasn't "Wowed" you or you Need more room, while not right next to each other, I've a 2nd Vacation Rental, #351070 (the Great Escape River House) within easy walking distance. Combined these 2 amazing Vacation Rentals will SLEEP UP TO 43 PEOPLE!

The Great Escape River House with its unique amenities (including an elevator), can sleep up to 27 people in 4500 Square feet. If interested, please request a copy of this Vacation Rental's Floor plan. If very interested, go to its listing on this site and put in an inquiry since it is impossible to give a quote for the larger house on an inquiry for the smaller one.

HIDDEN ESCAPE
Is my 3rd and newest Vacation Home, #3378157 on VRBO and will sleep up to 22 people. Its also less than 8 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, in the city limits of Gulfport. Less than 5 miles from the River Lookout and the Great Escape, combined these 3 properties will sleep up to 65 people.

RATES:
This listing site's Rate Structure does not work well for my larger houses'. It works fine for smaller rentals, but doesn't take into account the unique challenges of the larger vacation homes. The posted rates will work for the majority of bookings, but not for every booking. So inquiring Potential guests are not surprised by their quote, its important to note:

Posted Rates are based on:
- Stays, over a weekend, being 4 or more nights
- No check-in or out on a Saturday
- The Guest count entered when booking includes all (overnighters and any visitors / all children and adults)
- If a dog is accompanying any member of your group, this is noted on the inquiry and Pet Fee paid
- Compliance with the Rental Agreement
- Hot Tub is optional ($125 plus taxes) and must be paid for in advance at least 2 weeks prior to arrival (this is done through VRBO).
- Unless declared in advance, there will be no visitors

That said, quotes for stays that don't meet the above criteria will be given, but they may be at a slightly higher rate.

RATES based on GUEST COUNT
To keep the house rented and since 16 people rarely travel together, rates are based on less than the house can sleep.... Usually 10 people or less; above 10, there is a per person per night booked fee. This allows us to be competitively priced for smaller groups, but priced right for larger groups.

Keywords: vacation home, water view, vacation rental, River, River front, Waterfront, beach, ocean, beach house, fun, romance, Friends, Family, reunion, retreat, woods, country, pet friendly, beach house, close to golf courses, shopping, near Keesler air force, horse show, Gulfport, Biloxi

Property manager

Patricia Dalton 504.669.0548 (text or calls)
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children LOVE this house as do Adults.

Events

No events allowed
Permitted w/add charge & full details

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Fee Per Pet/sign Pet Policy; inquire on more Pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking Allowed outside away from entrances
Guest count entered when booking is the Maximum # of to be at the property during stay
Hot Tub is optional; for $125 ($140 after Taxes); it must be purchased at least 2 weeks prior to arrival
Compliance with the Rental Agreement which is electronically agreed to when booking

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Permitted w/add charge & full details
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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 Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulfport, MS

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Premium Outlets - 13 min drive
  • Gulfport SportsPlex - 16 min drive
  • Gulf Islands Waterpark - 17 min drive
  • Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center - 19 min drive
  • Island View Casino - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 18 min drive
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mama's Seafood & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Whataburger - 14 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 14 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private POOL, Game Room, Sleeps up to 16, Optional Hot Tub, River Front Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulfport holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of De Soto National Forest, Hospital Loma de Luz and Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Gulfport Beach and Coliseum Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

dianna h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Our stay of the River Lookout
We enjoyed our stay. We rented the Great Escape a while back and we were so pleased with the stay. To be honest, after staying in the Great Escape, we were quite disappointed with the River Lookout. When we drove up we thought we were in the wrong place judging from the exterior look of the house. We realize the rent on River Lookout is much cheaper, but we truly expected it to be a mini version of the Great Escape, judging from the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large group
Clean. Spacious. Worked great for our team and coaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

janet v.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
"Camp" not resort atmosphere getaway
The description says "River Front Home" Its a Camp on the river. The ride to the "camp" and the area where the "camp" is was very sketchy. 2 homeless dwellings on the way to "camp". The beds were VERY uncomfortable, really bad mattresses with sink holes in them. Bathroom sink drained really slow in the hall bathroom. Cannot see the river from "camp", was overgrown with trees. Foosball table was rusted and dirty with NO ball to play. The 2 pool tables are very dated and dirty. No complete set of balls for one table and NO balls or pool sticks at all for the other really dirty one on top level. Spider webs all over and FLIES, FLIES and more FLIES around the whole "camp" inside and outside. Hot tub was dirty. Had an issue with ants in it but was refunded very promptly. Was NOT pleased with this facility. Needs lots of maintenance. Description is VERY exaggerated and misleading. Patricia was very easy to communicate with. We have been to many places through VRBO and we WOULD NOT recommend this for a nice family get away. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cathrine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our Gulfport getaway
First of all, we loved the outside area! There were plenty of room. Loved the amenities of this house but did not get to really enjoy due to outside obligations! Wish we had a few more days! The only suggestion would be to add bigger televisions & maybe make handicape accessible. 16 stairs were a bit much for my Mother and I would have loved to be able to invite my wheelchair bound Aunt! The 4 page rental agreement is a bit intimidating but after meeting our host, Patricia we realize we were going to have a great stay! She was very helpful & always a phone call away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Drive to property is scary. But on site is great. Pool turned green but worked on it and let us go to other pool 1 days. Pool beautiful when we left. Love fence in area for our dog. Grill great, hot top very nice. Grocery lift is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Dalton 504.669.0548 (text or calls)

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Since in my 20's, I've owned rental property. I’ve never had children or married; but have strong family values and am the favorite Aunt to my Siblings children. I always liked the idea of sharing my piece of paradise on the River. I knew that most renters would be people, like myself, wanting more than a hotel could offer & would be respectful of the Vacation Home they rented. I pride myself on offering clean, comfortable, (as advertised) Vacation Rentals. I advertise an exceptional house & strive to not only meet, but exceed expectations. To insure your stay is perfect (and I continue to LOVE having Vacation Rentals), I have a professional cleaning crew, someone part time for maintenance, and a rolodex of contractors. I handle everything they don’t... Guests, calendars, bookings, you know, the fun stuff. One I LOVE about the Vacation Rental Industry, is that it allows me to be a bit of a tumble weed. Without a husband or other immediate family, this job allows me unusual freedom, as long as I’ve my iPad and internet. About the Owner?I enjoy great conversations (can talk your ear off), nature ATVing, friends, cruises, most living things (great & small), learning about people, the world, life. I’ll try about anything on a dare from parachuting or swimming with sharks (yep, I’ve both of those things). I will tumble weed, at a moments notice, to far flung regions, for adventure, a memorable experience, or on a dare :). Passport at the ready. I am down to earth, a roll up the sleeves & get 'er done kind of gal.

Why they chose this property

Since 1996, I've enjoyed many weekends on the Biloxi River. Swam at the very beach you might decide to at the River Lookout. Because a previous owner had built up the land, this was about the only house sitting right on the ground. After Katrina, the City wanted me to tear it down. Thanks to a very creative Contractor, who suggested raising the roof and building the new house on the brick walls, I not only gained some much-needed storage (the old house is now a garage) but was able to completely redo the house's layout. I also added a large deck. In 2015, a 14 ft x 28 ft in-ground swimming Pool and Hot Tub was added. Also above the massive upper deck, a 60 ft x 18 ft long roof was added. This roof is a great cover for the upper deck and under that deck (ground level). Under the covered roof, I put a pool table.... but by 6/2023 even being under cover, outside had not been good for the pool table. In 2022, always looking to add a cool amenity, I started work on the Game Room and 6/2023 Opened it (a little sooner than I wanted) to guests. At the end of July I promoted it as open on VRBO. Why This neighborhood? Its sparsely populated, close to everything, offers an incredible way of life (nothing can beat River Life!) Our neighbors are mostly retirees and the neighborhood is very safe. Neighbors looking out for neighbors. River Lookout is situated in a unique rural area, in the City Limits of Gulfport, close to I-10, perfect for the Vacationer who wish to headed off to Golf Courses, Shopping, Casinos, the Gulf of Mexico Beaches, which are less than 8 miles away, or one of the 100's of other fun things to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

What makes this property unique

One thing I think is pretty unique, the River Lookout looks kind of modest from the street. This is a serious case of 'Don't Judge the Book by the Cover'. The River Lookout is elevated, but because the ground was previously built up, it is not as many steps as other River Front property. There is a large covered upper deck, right out the front door, with patio furniture, ceiling fans, and a luggage lift. At ground floor is a game room with AC in the summer and Heat in the winter. The River Lookout is just a short walk (on a concrete path) to the Biloxi River. The River, it's Covered Pavilion, sandbar, beach (at most low tides), Some guests even bring their boats and tie up a tree (bring a long rope) at this sandbar. As a 4 bedroom, 4 full bath House, on the River, this is also a bit unique. Most Riverfront homes are very small, often being just a single large room, or having one or two bedrooms and a bathroom. The expense associated with building a Home so far above the ground, often restricts its size. This house is a unique find on the River. Add to it, The River Lookout, now comes with a swimming pool, It is truly a rare find in Gulfport. I know of no other vacation rental on the Mississippi gulf coast that offers so much. Swimming pool, optional hot tub, on the River, private River beach, pavilion at river's edge, sleeps up to 16,.. all less than 8 miles from the Gulf of Mexico beaches.... well just one other offers this and more, my 2nd vacation rental #351070, The Great Escape River House, with all the same amenities, and even has a passenger elevator. To top it off, this house, the River Lookout (sleeps up to 16), can be rented along with the Great Escape River House (sleeps up to 27), providing a unique vacation experience for up to 43 people. The 2 houses are within very easy walking distance, even though, they can not be seen from each house. This and more is awaiting you at the River Lookout!

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