House

La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

Photo gallery for La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

La Petite Cachette, front porch
Side view of the cottage showing the driveway.
Another side view of the cottage.
Living room showing the entrance to the house.
Another view of the living room and dining room.

Overview of La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Bay St. Louis, MS
  • Popular LocationAlice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHollywood Casino8 min drive
  • AirportGulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis

2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom- sleeps 6, pool, near beach and Old Bay St. Louis
La Petite Cachette is a completely restored "barge board" private home listed on The National Register of Historical Places.
The Main House features a creole porch with four handmade Mississippi rocking chairs. This is a great place for morning coffee or afternoon libations with friends and family. This is the spot to take in a good book or just to enjoy the peace and privacy of La Petite Cachette.
The living room is a very cozy space for relaxing and watching TV. It has a large sofa, comfortable chairs, and a flat screen tv with a DVR. The living room opens to a spacious dining room. The dining room table has seating for eight people and is decorated with the works of Mississippi artists. The chandelier is a family heirloom. The impressive pocket doors are restored and underscore the historical nature of this property.
The kitchen has been renovated and is fully equipped with two sets of dishes for eight, two sets of stainless flatware for eight, a large variety of cooking utensils, various pots and pans for cooking, oven bakeware of various sizes, and barware. There are two refrigerators: one vintage restored Philco refrigerator and a modern one with an icemaker located on the screen porch. Appliances include a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a microwave. Small appliances include a coffeemaker, a toaster, a crockpot, and a blender.
The screen porch is accessed off of the kitchen and allows for outdoor dining. The porch also overlooks the pool and patio area.  There is a Weber charcoal grill for outdoor cooking needs.
The guest bedroom is well appointed with a queen size poster bed, a chest of drawers, night stands, bedside lamps, and generous closet space. The guest bedroom has two large windows and custom French doors which open on to the front porch. The bathroom is an en suite with a shower/tub combination. The bathroom is handicap accessible.
The master bedroom entrance is off of the dining room through handmade French doors. There is an heirloom French bedroom suite with a queen bed and two large dressers. Also, in the bedroom is a built-in work station with a flat screen TV. The bedroom has two large windows that allow natural light in the room. There is an en suite bathroom with a vanity and dressing area with built-in barge board cabinets. The bathroom has two pedestal sinks and a six foot soaking bathtub/shower combination.
The sunroom is located at the rear of the house. This is a beautiful sunlit room with barge board shelves and cabinets made from reclaimed wood from the New Orleans area. There is a vintage English breakfast table with balloon chairs. This is another great place for morning coffee. The windows and doors have custom made curtains to allow for privacy. The sunroom has a half bath and can be used as a third sleeping space. The couch is a queen size sleeper sofa.
The laundry room has a washer, a dryer, and rods for hanging clothes. The laundry room is located in the back portion of the house and can be accessed from the sunroom.
The pool is private and is located in the backyard area of the property. There are bicycles located under the carport for guests to use during their stay. We also have four-seat electric golf carts available to rent during your stay.  Golf cart rentals must be arranged in advance of your stay.
*Please note this is the 'Main House' and there is also another accommodation in the upstairs - 'Guest Quarters' listed separately
We allow pets on an individual basis. Please call for questions.
We DO NOT allow receptions or weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, stag parties, bachelor parties, large parties, etc. on the premises. Guests must be at least 25 years old. If you have questions please contact us.

Property manager

Mary Ellen Warner
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Bay St Louis

This vacation home is located in Bay St Louis. Bay St. Louis Little Theater and Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 7 min walk
  • Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum - 11 min walk
  • Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 3 min drive
  • Bridges Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 27 min drive
  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's - 4 min drive
  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Grammys Donuts and More - 3 min drive
  • Parrot Head Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • La Chula Mexican Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Petite Cachette Main House in Old Bay St. Louis located?

Situated in Bay St Louis, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay St. Louis Little Theater, Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum, and 100 Men D.B.A. Hall. Saint Stanislaus College and Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 5 - Excellent. 124 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 2 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 3 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews" "

5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving get away
We really enjoyed our stay at the house in Bay St Louis, Ms. Enjoyed the nostalgia of the place. Neighbor was nice and a close walk to the beach. My mistake, thought the pool was heated. Mary Ellen was just a phone call away to answer any questions about the house. Only thing that caught us off guard was using the oven it cause the smoke alarm in dinning area to go off. We opened door leading out to the screened in porch and that helped a lot. It was located to high on the wall in dinning area for us to reach it. Over all very nice place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing time in BSL
We enjoyed staying at this lovely home several times. The owners are very responsive to any requests.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this cottage SO much.
Such an adorable, historic little house in a quiet neighborhood of Bay St Louis. Had everything we needed PLUS a swimming pool (bonus!). Beds were very comfortable furnishings were very beautiful and cozy. Huge front porch with rocking chairs and lots of great amenities available (bicycles, golf carts for rent… and lots of games and books inside too!). Great communication with the owner and responded promptly to all our queries. Just an overall great time and place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

JASON S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay lovely home.
Nice place great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Chrystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location
The home was very charming and had lots of character. We had 2 adults and three kids ages 6-17yrs old and had plenty of space. Short walk to the beach area and the golf cart available to rent was a huge plus. We enjoyed rides into town on the golf cart to have a meal and enjoy all the great shops around Bay St. Louis. The pool was a huge plus. Mrs Mary was great and always a phone call away. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ellen Warner

Host profile image
Mary Ellen and Bob are experienced vacation rental hosts. Their interest in developing property was born after Hurricane Katrina when they purchased a 126-year-old creole cottage in Bay St. Louis, MS . They completely restored this historical "Biloxi Cottage" (1 of two left on coast). The Creole Cottage was placed on the National Register of Historic Properties.

It is now the flag ship of our small portfolio of restored luxury properties. Mary Ellen and Bob each contribute to the success of the rentals. Mary Ellen manages the varied properties and gives the guests a special local experience. Bob grew up in Waveland, MS & attended St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis. Mary Ellen and Bob's knowledge and lifelong ties to the area and the people gives our guests a true local experience.

They share a special experience that reveals the "old world" charm, the natural beauty, and unique culture of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After one visit we hope that our guests will appreciate this beautiful coastal area as much as we do. We welcome you to the Main House.

Why they chose this property

The owners return to Bay St. Louis regularly for peace and quiet time. They were pleased to have the opportunity to restore and preserve this historical 100-year-old cottage, "La Petite Cachette" (Little Nook). They are proud of their cottage and want to share this restored gem of MS coastal history.

What makes this property unique

This Creole home is one of the few Biloxi Cottages to survive after Katrina. The typical Biloxi Cottage is a locally popular vernacular house that is typified by a gable roof, undercut gallery, and four bay facade with doors in two central bays.

La Petite Cachette is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special property that seamlessly blends the history of a past lifestyle with the modern luxury of today. The barge board shelves and walls, and reclaimed wood floors combined with the modern luxury of the amenities offered and the history of the Gulf Coast.

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

More Vacation Rentals ideas

People also search for