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Reviews of Old Town Getaway, Walk to Shopping, Dining, & Bay!


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the area
Great weather overall and walking distance to beach, shops, eating, historic spots Thanks BSL!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Cute place, small but cozy. Very clean! So close to everything. We will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Ideal Location / Great gem in the heart of all restaurants, bars, beach, shops, etc. in downtown BSL. So glad we found this little gem. Definitely staying each time we return to BSL. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg e., wolcott, colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for solo travel
Great location and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita K., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Weekend Getaway
We had a great time. The unit we stayed in was so close to everything. Restaurants, coffee, beach, shops. The cutest town ever. Bed was super comfy. We loved having the fenced in backyard for our puppy to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location / Sweet Accommodations
My wife and I stayed here for a fun getaway weekend. Perfect location convenient to everything you want to do in BSL. And, the accommodations were just what we needed. Loved the fact that we parked right outside of our door as well. We were there only 2 weeks ago and have already booked another weekend stay in December.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs update
We had a great stay and had stayed before but a new mattress and bed linens are in dire need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage - Perfect for two!
Location was amazing, walking distance to everything! Very clean, a bit hard to find at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property
This is definitely a hidden gem! Loved the property! Loved the location! The process was seamless and efficient. We've already booked it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
The location was perfect and the hospitality of the host was amazing! I would 100% recommend this property. We will be returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
We enjoyed the Martin Cottage for our weekend getaway. The location is absolutely perfect to walk to shops, restaurants, and the beach. We loved our breakfast at The Buttercup right next door. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place
Cool little place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat little place
basically everything we needed for a short getaway. close to food and shops and easy walking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It was a very pleasant experience. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darnell G., Des Allemands, La.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
The perfect place for two for a getaway. This is our second time renting this space and will definitely rent again in the future. Perfect location to walk to where everything is.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Throughly enjoyed
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., Destrehan,La (just outside of New Orleans)

Liked: Cleanliness
Matin house was great. Terrific location but I’m reluctant to use vrbo again because the fees are ou
Property was great. Vrbo fees double the price of the property. Will not do vrbo again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Absolutely wonderful, perfect location, willdefinitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT SHORT STAY!
The property was very clean and charming! The yard and location are perfect for us. We will be back and book the bigger unit next time. LOVE the Martin House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Martin house is tiny but very accommodating. The only problem was there is a parking lot next door and it’s lit up all night with the light coming through one of doors. We had to put a dark towel up to get it darker 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto C., Mandeville

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating 33 years
The cottage in Bay St. Louis was exactly what we needed for our anniversary. Convenient easy walk to restaurants stores and entertainment. We were very pleased with our accommodations it was super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Arkansas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Martin House in BSL
We had a very pleasant stay at the Martin House. It is located in the heart of old town and accessible to everything by walking. The only drawback is that it backs up to a couple of businesses and can be kind of loud until around 10pm. Also, the trash service woke us up one morning around 330am. We were easily able to overlook these things as the price was very fair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Had everything we needed and close to everything. We couldn’t have picked a better one
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfect location for exploring BSL as it was close to downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Property was clean and inviting with just enough for the 2 of us. Bathroom was very small but manageable. Things did get a little noisy at time with proximity to businesses next door but better than marina area where we've stayed before with music and cars until after midnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Super nice. Great little cottage. Close to shops and lots of good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Martin House
I had a great time and that is due to having no worries with the property. Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
We had a lovely laid back 48th anniversary stay at the Martin House. It is within walking distance of the beach, shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darnell G., Des Allemands, La.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect for the two of us. Great location
Very easy process
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cockleburs
The cottage was very small with no sink space in the bathroom. The worst part of the trip is the hundreds of cocklebors we had to pick off our puppy. The yard is covered in them! Unacceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
Hi Cindy, we’re sorry your stay fell short of expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - The unit for the stay was a one-bedroom - and it's the typical size for the rental. On the listing, the property is accurately advertised and photos are provided to reflect the size - The bathrooms do include small European-size sinks - We do have a large fenced area on the side of the property that is beautifully landscaped, mowed weekly, and has comfortable outdoor furniture. To accommodate our furry guests, we are one of the few rentals in the area that is pet-friendly. Guests with pets have the opportunity to enjoy the amenity of the yard and we have never had any issues with cockleburs. We do all we can to make our homes the best possible stays, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Great except for train nearby running late at night
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., Clinton, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
Stayed here for a local conference, wished I had time to enjoy the area more. Everything is so close! Rental is just the cutest!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy C., Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint But Pricey
I am in construction and feel as if the space was utilized and built quite nicely. Stocked well as far as dishes and linen's. Felt like it was over priced for what was offered though. Some suggestion's to the owner would be as follows: Hooks behind entry door for purse or jackets, Darkening shades so you don't feel so vulnerable to the business next door. Lights in the court yard area so that you can enjoy an evening outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Very accurate of the online description and very cleanly. It was the perfect location relative to grabbing dinner and walking to the beach along with all of the shops. Definitely try Murky Waters and Cuz’s for dinner. Also the Mockingbird cafe for a breakfast. (Had gluten free french toast!!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

edgard o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Hideaway
Excellent location, the rental was spotless ,property contact was professional, check in was a breeze. Parking spot can be tricky ,there's a restaurant next door and their management is pretty aggressive about making sure "Your vehicle "is parked correctly...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
2 blocks from everything in BSL. Walk out the door and a breakfast restaurant is right in front of you. Only one caution, if you need it very dark to sleep bring an eye mask. There is significant ambient light through blinds from street lighting. Tiny studio but can't recommend higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy A., Marrero, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
We absolutely loved our stay at The Martin House Studio! The room was clean, comfortable, spacious, decorated beautifully, and in the PERFECT location! We enjoyed walking only a few steps to breakfast every morning (@ The Buttercup), and only a few steps from The Creole Creamery, as well as Ms. Mary's Snowballs! The room is definitely only big enough for two. The only downside was the very small bathroom. My boyfriend and I aren't the smallest builds, so the standup shower was a bit tight, and the tiny sink was a little complicated to brush our teeth at. With that being said, I would still stay there again because everything else outweighs our issues in the bathroom. Maybe next time we will stay in the other, larger, side of the house. The owners did an amazing job with this house. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location! Would greatly appreciate flat surfaces or counter for personal items or toilet articles in bathroom. Overall, lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean! Comfortable! And a wonderful location!
Perfect! Easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tidy Duplex
Loved the place, it had everything we needed and super cute and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Excellent communication and just as described. Would recommend and plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Great location, walking distance to bars, restaurants, shopping and beach. The cottage is adorable with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This place is in a great spot for shopping, dinning and enjoying entertainment in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G., Rayne, la

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!!!
Great place to stay for a quick getaway. Perfectly located close to everything. Breakfast and coffee shop next door. And ice cream shop to satisfy your sweet tooth. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly delightful!
Accommodation was exactly as promoted: cozy, comfortable, cottage, GREAT location, quiet, lovely grounds with fenced yards. Will definitely make this my go to place in Bay St. Louis. Reasonably priced too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
WE LOVE MARTIN HOUSE & BSL!!!
We needed a little getaway and found the perfect little property at Martin House. Lots of antique stores and great places to eat within walking distance of the property. The beach was only a few blocks away, as was a marina and a nice fishing pier. The studio side of the Martin House duplex was clean, cute, comfortable and really quiet! Plenty of amenities and we really loved the little private courtyard area, too. We loved our time there and will definitely be back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed out stay at this property. We wantes something small and close to seasonal activities. This turned out perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in BSL
Such a cute property right in the center of everything in BSL!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

wilma N., Metairie, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual 4th of July Family weekend
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place for a quick getaway
Such a cute little place. VERY close to all amenities and the ocean which was crucial for me. Very thankful they allowed my little dog to stay too. I would highly recommend this condo for someone looking to get away. A+++++
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020