Located in Bay St Louis, this cottage is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Clermont Harbor Beach and Elwood Memorial Park. .This cottage is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Buccaneer State Park and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Lakeshore Beach.
Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Hollywood Casino - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Jubilee Buffet - 11 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
La Chula - 10 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.
Casa "Pura Vida"
The name Casa Pura Vida comes from a Costa Rican saying, " pura vida" meaning pure life; however it is more than just a saying it is a lifestyle of sorts. One that's all about enjoying life's little pleasure, slowing things down and living life to the fullest. So come enjoy the charm of this newly remodeled home with new furniture and located in the piney woods just minutes from the bay & the Silver Slipper Casino. So enjoy Pura Vida in the pines, beach, and bayous of Bay Saint Louis Mississippi.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features wheelchair access, rock climbing nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, water skiing nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Jerry Wayne Beaird
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: yes
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,175 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please do not allow pets in bedrooms Thanks
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Casa "Pura Vida" Bay St Louis
Casa "Pura Vida" Private vacation home
Casa "Pura Vida" Private vacation home Bay St Louis
Casa "Pura Vida" Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jean W.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and affordable
House was exactly as stated. We wanted something affordable and in the bay area, ans not necessarily on the beach. This place suited our needs.
Jean W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula P.
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Pura Vida
We were looking for a house within an easy drive of Slidell, LA. Casa Pura Vida fit the bill! We had a very comfortable stay. The house was clean and had a decent sized and stocked kitchen. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to enjoy the firepit.
Paula P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
John M.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean
This is a well kept home that is very clean and smelled nice. Had a small issue with microwave which the host took care of right away. I was able to use the garage which was a plus.
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa B.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path
I was expecting to be closer to Bay St. Louis. Very nice house with great amenities
Lisa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angelia W., Brandon ms
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Angelia
Perfect for group of ladies attending meetings !
Angelia W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
2/10 Terrible
Elevated Energy S.
17 June 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend
The owner seems to be trying to charge a lot of extra money, after I booked. It was double booked so we could not get checked in one the first day. I had paid for a nearby hotel for my employees after he said he would reimburse, but he didn’t not reimburse the full total on the receipt I sent. After check out, he is saying it will need extra cleaning so I’m sure he can charge my company yet again. While they were there, a ladder was stolen out of the back of a truck. Couldn’t check the cameras for me, but definitely didn’t fail to tell me when it was offline.
I will never rent this property again.
Elevated Energy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Jenna J.
26 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
The house was as pictured and ideal for our one night stay. Only issue we had was that the cleaning lady arrived at 10 am when our listing said that our check out was 11 am.
Jenna J.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angelia W., Brandon ms
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
Very clean! Will stay here again!
Angelia W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connie C., Clay, KY USA
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mississippi Getaway Vacation
This beautiful home met all of our needs, as I was booking I saw through pictures that it met all of our requirements for a rental, and the host was very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again.
Connie C.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bernie T.
19 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home
Nice, clean home. No issues during the stay
Bernie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracie s.
14 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
cute and comfy
Jerry was a great host! We evacuated from a Hurricane and were above average needy renters , honestly. Jerry was so very kind, spoke to me numerous times over the phone and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a home away from home - can’t thank them enough !