FAQs

VISITORS?

Ah, visitors. They can turn a quiet vacation rental into a bustling hub of activity or, in some cases, into the scene of an out-of-control party. Let’s take a little stroll down memory lane. When vacation rentals first hit the scene, most of us were renting out a room in our homes or maybe that charming little cottage in the backyard. It was a cozy setup, just right for one or two weary travelers. But oh, how times have changed! Now, you can rent anything from a yurt to a mansion.

But with great power comes great responsibility, and sometimes, great parties that we didn't exactly sign up for. You've probably heard the stories of Airbnb parties gone wild, leading some communities to crack down hard on vacation rentals or ban them altogether. Those wild parties? Yeah, they weren’t just because the booked guests had a bit too much fun. It was usually a case of a few guests inviting a lot more friends than anyone expected.

So, as hosts, we have to be vigilant about visitors. We don’t want our lovely rental to become the next headline. Here’s how we keep things under control: We ask you to declare all visitors in advance and charge a fee per person, per night. For direct bookings, this fee is a bit lower than for overnight guests. However, depending on how long you’re staying and how many visitors you’re planning to have, it can add up. If you’re booking through an online platform, the rate for visitors is the same as for overnight guests.

Here's the deal: If you're booking with no or very few visitors, it's just a regular "Lodging Stay." But if you're planning on hosting a mini-festival, well, that’s an "Event Booking," and it comes with a higher price tag. It makes sense, right? A group of 18 with 25 visitors is a whole different ballgame than a group of 18 just hanging out on their own.

Got a special situation? Maybe you're here for a week but only planning to host a big gathering on one day. Our booking software doesn’t quite get the nuance of one-day visitors versus a week-long party, so give us a shout. We'll work something out.

Remember, it’s all about keeping the good times rolling without rolling over our property (or our neighbors’ patience).

Happy vacationing!

Group Sizes and Pricing

Did you know that less than 0.005% of vacation homes can sleep over 20 people, and fewer than 5% can accommodate more than a dozen? Well, we’re proud to say our three vacation rentals are the big fish in this vast sea of small fries! Just like major venues that cater to a variety of events, we aim to keep our homes booked. Whether it's a bustling family reunion or a cozy getaway for a smaller group, we’ve got you covered.

Most large vacation rental owners, like us, understand the need to price our homes in a way that appeals to typical group sizes rather than the occasional massive party. This is a standard practice in our industry. From hotel websites to vacation rental platforms, everyone charges based on group size.

Here's the scoop: no matter which of our houses you book, there's a base rate that includes a specific number of guests. If your group size exceeds this number, we add an extra fee of $30 per person, per night. Simple, right?

The Great Escape River House: This beauty can sleep up to 27 people in 18 twin to king-size beds. Its base rate covers up to 18 guests. So, whether you’re a group of 8 or 18, you’ll pay the same rate. Once you hit the 19th person, and for each additional guest, the extra fee kicks in.

The Hidden Escape: Perfect for groups up to 23, with 15 folding to king-size beds. The base rate here is for up to 14 guests. A group of 6 or 14 pays the same rate. Starting from the 15th person, each extra guest incurs the additional fee.

The River Lookout: This one sleeps up to 18 people across 11 folding to king-size beds. The base rate covers up to 10 guests. So, a group of 4 or 10 pays the same rate. From the 11th guest onward, the additional guest fee is applied.

Our ultimate goal is to keep these vacation rentals bustling with happy guests for years to come! While smaller groups might pay a higher per-person rate, larger groups enjoy a better per-person, per-night rate, even though the overall cost is higher. With our significant investment in accommodating larger groups, we aim to book longer stays with larger parties. Meanwhile, smaller groups help fill in the gaps, ensuring we stay booked and ready to welcome guests of all sizes.

So, whether you’re planning a big family reunion or a more intimate gathering, we’ve got the space and the pricing structure to make it work. We look forward to hosting you!

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Less than .005% of all Vacation Homes sleep over 20 people and less than 5% sleep over dozen people.  Our 3 Vacation Rentals are big fishes in a huge sea of small fishes.  Like huge venues that cater to large and small events, we realize as much as we want to book the maximum number of people our houses can accommodate, it’s also important to stay booked, even if it’s to smaller groups, paying less.

We are not alone, Most Large Vacation Rental owners know they need to price their homes to appeal not to the largest group that might book, but to the average group size they may book.  This is standard in our industry and from Hotel sites to Vacation Rental sites, all are set up to charge additional, based on the size of the group.

Regardless of the house booked, the rate is $30 per person, per night booked, over the people count the Rate is based on.

THE GREAT ESCAPE RIVER HOUSE: Sleeps up to 27 people in 18 twin - king size beds.  Its Base Rate is based on 18 or less people.  A group of 8 people booking this house will pay the same rate as a group of 18 people.  At the 19th person and for each person above that, the "Additional Guest Fee" is added to the invoice.  

THE HIDDEN ESCAPE: Sleeps up to 23 people in 15 folding - king size beds.  Its Base Rate is based on 14 or less people.  A group of 6 people booking this house will pay the same rate as a group of 14 people.  At the 15th person and for each person above that, the "Additional Guest Fee" is added to the invoice.  

THE RIVER LOOKOUT:  Sleeps up to 18 people in 11 folding - king size beds.  Its Base Rate is based on 10 or less people.  A group 4 people booking this house will pay the same rate as a group of 10 people.  At the 11th person and for each person above that, the "Additional Guest Fee" is added to the invoice.  

ULITIMATELY, OUR GOAL IS CONTINOUS AS VACATION RENTALS LONG INTO THE FUTURE!  While smaller groups pay a higher per person rate, larger group have a better per person, per night booked rate... even though the overall cost is higher.  We have a huge capital investment in catering to larger groups, so our goal is to book both longer stays, hopefully to larger groups; and while smaller groups supplement those dates not booked by larger groups, we count on larger groups to keep us in business for years to come.
 

💎 Posted Rates are based:
- 4 or more nights Booked, if the stay includes a Friday, or Saturday Night
- No check-in’s or outs on a Saturday
- June & July ideally the check-in or out date will be on a Sunday

💎The above does not describe your stay?
- Get your Individual quote!
- The listing is set For a 2 night minimum And available for 2 night bookings, just not at the posted rates.

💎 The Great Escape River House is perfect for large groups!
💎 In the city limits of Gulfport
💎 Less than 8 Miles from the Gulf of Mexico
💎 And as incredible as this home is and all it has to offer, its the affordable option over renting multiple houses, condos or Hotel rooms.

All our properties offer:

• A Fire Extinguisher
• Smoke / Fire Detectors
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Swimming pools have latching gates
• Dead Bolt electronic smart Locks
• Exterior Ring Camera monitoring

All our properties offer:

• A Fire Extinguisher
• Smoke / Fire Detectors
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Swimming pools have latching gates
• Dead Bolt electronic smart Locks
• Exterior Ring Camera monitoring

We provide a limited amount of "Starter Supplies," designed to make your arrival comfortable. The "Starter Supplies" included with each booking:

• A Roll of toilet paper in each bathroom
• Enough soft soap at each sink to last your group the first night
• One roll of paper towels
• Trash liners in each trash can with 1 extra liner **
• A small amount of hand dishwashing detergent
• A small amount of dish machine washing detergent
• In addition, enough laundry detergent to wash house hold towels & usually enough dryer sheets to have the towels drying, prior to your departure

Please plan to bring additional supplies of the above items, any other items you'll need during your stay, including food, drinks or personal products (such as coffee or shampoo).

** TRASH CANS:

All Properties have Bedrooms & Bathrooms with small trash cans that a Walmart bag cans suffice as the trash liner.  They also have larger trash cans that hold the large black trash bags & the medium size white trash bags.  

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The Mississippi Gulf Coast has several "ride share" services, including Lyft and Uber.  There are also Taxis, but none of our properties are close public bus routes.  Please keep this in mind when booking: All our properties offer off street parking.  At least enough off street parking for those booked to spend the night, even at the top people count, as long as the vehicle is at maximum capacity.  Please inquiry about your specific property if you've any questions. 

Click Here for a link to Biloxi River Fishing times & Tides.  Both the River Lookout & the Great Escape River Houses are located right on the Biloxi River.  The Great Escape River House offers a dock at the river's edge.  The River Lookout offers a riverside Pavilion.  At its river edge, you'll find a large sandbar or at most low tides a beach. 

Check out our near perfect Weather:

Expect Great Climates Year Round While on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!  We're talking short-sleeve weather a majority of the year and the ideal environment for outdoor activities.  Our winters are short, while our summers are long and warm.

Just call! If your call isn't answered, send a follow up text.  504.669.0548 we’d love to answer any of your questions.