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Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulfport, FL
  • Eckerd College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tropicana Field
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Upham Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage: Walking To Shops/Parks/Beach

Welcome to Blue Hen Bungalow!

Blue Hen Bungalow is a charming, private vacation rental cottage located in vibrant Downtown Gulfport, Florida. Featuring a lovely fenced backyard, patio, and private pool, it’s the perfect spot for unwinding! Just a short distance from St. Pete Beach!

Property Highlights:
• Located in Downtown Gulfport on a quiet street across from the library
• Stroll down famous Beach Blvd. where you'll enjoy local art and food! Walk to the restaurants, shops, bars, and live music that make Gulfport famous!
• Only a short walk to Gulfport beach, fishing pier and docks, beach volleyball, playground, skate park, basketball courts and bocce court, tennis/pickleball courts, and dog parks.
• Cultural Facilities in Gulfport include the Casino, Scout Hall, and the 49th Street Neighborhood Center. These facilities offer cultural events, seminars, weddings, party spaces and more!
• Visit the white sandy beaches of St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille, just a short drive away

Accommodations:
• Kitchen w/ a small breakfast nook
• Private screened-in saltwater pool (not heated)
• Large open concept main living area with the living room, dining room and kitchen open to a view of the pool
• All linens, towels, bedding, & pillows provided
• Sleeps 6, (one queen, 2 twins, and sofa bed)
• Kitchen is fully stocked with a coffee maker, blender, toaster, mixer, all pots & pans, dishes, and cutlery
• Professionally cleaned and sanitized
• On Site Parking

Important Information:
• Beach chairs are not guaranteed, however, some guests or owners leave them behind for future guest use.
• Minimum age requirement of 25+ to book this unit

Location Details:
• Distance to nearby beach: 4.4 mi. to St. Pete Beach
• Distance to airport: 23.9 mi. to TPA
• Distance to interstate: 2.6 mi. to I-275
• Distance to attractions: Clearwater Marine Aquarium 22.3 mi., Sunken Gardens 7.6 mi., Downtown St. Petersburg 6.7 mi., Ft. DeSoto State Park 13.8 mi., Busch Gardens Tampa 34.9 mi., Clearwater Beach 21.7 mi., Treasure Island 5.2 mi.
• Distance to some local bars/restaurants: Many eateries and bars all within walking distance, including O'Maddy's Bar & Grille, Caddy's Gulfport, Pia's Trattoria, Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli, Stella's, Sea Dog Cantina, Gulfport Brewery & Eatery, and more
• Distance to grocery: 2.5 mi. to Winn-Dixie, 2.6 mi. to Publix Super Market

Disclosures:
For Airbnb guests, a rental agreement must be signed before check-in, and it will be emailed after booking. While Airbnb's terms take priority, the rental agreement covers additional policies not addressed by Airbnb's terms.

Notice: The notice informs that there are limited accessible features available for disabled guests at the advertised vacation rentals. However, the rentals do not include rooms specifically designed for disabled guests. Additionally, if there is a Condominium or Homeowners' Association involved, neither the Association nor NextHome Beach Time Realty are responsible for the accessibility of individual units.

Disclaimer: photos in the listings represent the general region, including beaches, attractions, and other local features, but may not show the exact location or view of the property unless specified.

Property manager

NextHome Beach Time Realty
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Gulfport

Located in Gulfport, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tropicana Field or St. Pete's Historic Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Gulfport, FL

What's nearby

  • Eckerd College - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Tropicana Field - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Upham Beach - 16 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪O'Maddy's Bar & Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪JB's Seafood Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Neptune Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gulfport Brewery and Eatery - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Cottage: Walking To Shops/Parks/Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming Cottage: Walking To Shops/Parks/Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage: Walking To Shops/Parks/Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage: Walking To Shops/Parks/Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage: Walking To Shops/Parks/Beach located?

Located in the heart of Gulfport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Gulfport Casino. Pasadena Shopping Center and Palms of Pasadena Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue hand bungalow

It was fabulous
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

Cute, comfortable, great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute and comfortable house, convenient location. Had a good time at little Blue Hen Bungalow.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Florida vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Hen was nice and clean the only thing that wouldMake this property perfect would be a bbq and perhaps a pool cover as we found the pool a bit chilly .

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus mit toller Lage

Das Haus war genauso wie beschrieben. Es bietet durch den großzügigen Wohnbereich ausreichend Platz sich bei Regen auch mal im Haus aufzuhalten. Auch der Außenbereich war sehr schön. Die kleine Überdachung spendet ein bisschen Schatten oder Schutz bei einem Regenschauer. Das Haus hat eine schöne Lage, so dass wir abends immer gerne noch eine Runde durch die Hauptstraße bis zum Steg gelaufen sind. Auch die Kommunikation mit der Agentur hat reibungslos geklappt. Bei Fragen erhielten wir immer schnelle und freundliche Antworten. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

This home was perfect for our family. We loved having slow mornings and enjoying the pool and spending our evenings at the beach in St. Pete. The short walk to Gulfport to enjoy food, ice cream, or spending time was on pier was a bonus. We hope to return for our next beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Another wonderful stay in Gulfport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my 3rd year at the Blue Hen. It feels like home!! Perfect walking distance to everything. Restaurants are great, beach is beautiful, shopping is good. The house has everything you need except at my age I would love to have a pool railing. But the pool is great for early morning reading and evening swims with family. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Nikolay S.

Rare Find!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: NextHome represented by Betty is great host. Bonnie is very friendly and easy to communicate with. This charming house is a rare find. This house has absolutely everything you need and more. Super clean and really well maintained. You feel right at home. Quiet and peaceful location very close to everything you need for a great vacation. Fantastic pool with salted water and beautiful backyard-garden space. We truly enjoyed the time being there and look forward to come back again. Strongly recommend to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This bungalow is so cute and comfortable. The back yard space with the pool and fire pit was awesome. It's clean and well maintained. It's in a great location. Walking distance to downtown. We had a great stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best..

Lovely cottage,location, pool, outside sitting area and comfortable beds. Could use a few more wine glasses😁😁
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A sweet cottage in a great location

The house was spacious, well appointed with lots of sitting and living space. We loved that it was a very short walk to the town and an easy drive to St Pete and the beach. We couldn't ask for more
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Live Life in Gulfport

Enjoyed this home and the location so much for easy walk to everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation Spot

The property was great for our family vacation. With it being deep in summer the pool made it even better especially for our grandsons. It was a very nice & quiet neighbor hood, nice parking room, plenty of household items to keep up after yourselves, & a short walking distance to Gulfport beach. The beach has a park and local shops & bars as well. This is our 2nd year in a row to this area (one block apart).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

alisha c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Cute place

House was nice. Pool was great. Nice location. Door code did not work, never got fixed. Had to use key for entry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Hen Bungalow

Beautiful place to stay! We loved that we could walk to all the bars/restaurants/ coffee shops in Gulf Port. House was clean … pool was perfect. We usually try to stay in different places each vacation but it’s hard to not come back here next year ! Will definitely stay here again in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Home again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is my absolute perfect vacation spot. I love the location, the people in this small town are wonderful, the house and pool are great. The beautiful white beaches of the Gulf are close and so many places to sightsee. But this quiet, beautiful little town and wonderful restaurants is perfect. I’m coming back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Nacho M.

Beautiful home in a perfect location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is spacious and comfortable with a screened in pool. It is literally right around the corner from downtown Gulfport.

10/10 Excellent

Roger Q., Richmond, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Pool, & Layout

Overall this is a great place to stay for families or two couples. The house is a short walk to many of the shops, restaurants and bars in Gulfport. The pool is great and the layout of the house, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, makes it easy for two couples to share or easily a family of six using the sleeper sofa in the front porch area. The decor was fun and very tasteful, and the kitchen area provides enough room to easily cook for a family. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, making it a wonderfully restful retreat.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Mattapoisett, MA -- USA

Great Spot for a Relaxing Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, well equipped. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Our second stay here. We like this house and we like Gulfport!!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran W., Burlington, Vt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two weeks in paradise!!

Loved (almost) everything about our star at the Blue Hen bungalow. The location couldn’t be beat close to everything.. restaurants, music and the beach! Place was roomy, immaculate, fully stocked kitchen, lovely back yard to relax in. Only wish I knew the pool wasn’t heated.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Perfect Gulfport Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location to walk to all the fun & charm of Gulfport! The Bungalow is welcoming, clean & very quiet. I would stay there forever ;) The only downfall was the pool wasn't heated & too cold to use in January.
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10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Cute and Quaint Cottage Close to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a very cute little old-fashioned cottage in a great location. PROS: It was very clean and had great decor (very homey & cozy, soft lighting). The kitchenware was very good as well (silverware/knives & bakeware (but needs liquid measuring cups!)). It was so close to nice shops and the beach, just a short 2-5 min walk. It was next to a small auto-body shop but surprisingly there was hardly any noise coming from there at all. The pool was great and had lots of floats for the kids to play with. CONS: One of the toilets leaked from the bottom (not fun to find out walking around w/o shoes), but they did get a plumber over the next day and it was fixed with no further issues). Needed more blankets! (only 2 blankets for the house (other than the thin bedspreads) so i gave the kids the blankets and used towels on the bed at night). Needs hand soap pumps (it just had cheap bar soap at every sink, so i bought some cheap plastic hand soap pumps). Needs better lighting in the kitchen (couldn't see what you were doing over sink or stove). As with most rentals, it could benefit from plastic food storage bags and close pins to close food in bags.Overall, though, it was a cute little house that we enjoyed staying in!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cozy house!

The pool was perfect size and temp. House so close to beach and town. Charming!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and pool

We absolutely loved our house. The space was clean and cute and beachy. It felt relaxed and casual, but still very nice. I think maybe tranquil is the right way to describe it. The pool was really just the best. We were in it, or by it pretty much all day. And we were so happy with the location. All the Gulfport shops and coffee shops, and restaurants were less than a block away - we walked everywhere! Every one of us would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Perfect Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such an amazing time staying at this house. Gulfport was a quiet artsy town. The house is on the main road that leads to the beach and there are little unique shops and restaurants on both sides of the street along the way. The house was perfect for our family of 4. It was updated and had everything we needed. We spent most days in the pool, which was amazing! The kids loved the rafts. And when we decided to venture out, St. Pete Beach was only a 10 minute drive. We will definitely look into booking this house again!

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was everything I wanted in a vacation!

The rental was perfect. The location was just a few blocks from wonderful restaurants and the beach. It was great to relax in the pool at night. Weather was perfect with a wonderful breeze.. Gulfport has a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 23 nights in May 2022

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