Notes from the host
The River Lookout
River Lookout - A Unique Vacation Rental
THIS IS THE PARADISE VACATION HOME YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!
If you are looking for a peaceful, "getaway from it all" vacation or a vacation where you stay in a secluded area, but are just minutes away from awesome dining, great shopping, casinos, golf courses, Gulf of Mexico Beaches, and entertainment, this is the place for you and your group. Close to the fun, yet feeling like you've gotten away from it all.
HOUSE FLOOR PLAN:
With every quote, a House Floor Plan is sent. This Floor plan is very detailed and the measurements are quite accurate. In addition, the floor plan depicts the surrounding grounds, the house's placement to the pool, river, etc. It's an amazing place.... But not every place, is perfect for every guest. Viewing this Floor Plan, checking out the amenities, looking at the photos, will ensure there are no unpleasant surprises.
LUGGAGE / GROCERY LIFT
River Lookout has a luggage lift, but is NOT handicap accessible and this Lift is NOT for passengers. Guests will need to climb a set of stairs, the house is elevated. The stairs are the same as you would find in a 2 story house with 8 foot ceilings and a 2nd story. At the top of the stairs is the house (all on one level). .
If you've got someone mobility challenged in your group, my other house, the Great Escape River House, #351070 on VRBO, sleeping up to 27 people, with a Passenger Elevator, may suit your group better.... it has many of the same amenities you'll find in the River Lookout, except on a larger scale.
AMAZING FEATURES:
What sets the River Lookout apart from other Vacation Rentals?
OUTSIDE:
💥PRIVATE 14' x 28' In-ground swimming pool
(Rates reflect pools expected use between Mid March-Mid October)
💎60' Covered deck just outside the front door Offering great views of the property in an amazing tranquil Park like setting
💎Deck is Elevated providing awesome shaded area under the deck as well (over a 1000 sq ft of covered areas).
💥Luggage / Grocery Lift to easily move supplies from ground floor to 2nd floor
💥7/2023 Climate controlled Game Room opened (still a bit of a work in progress). At this posting, our only game is a pool table. Game Room is located at ground level and on Hot Days also offers a place to keep cool without heading upstairs.
💎Pool Table in the Game Room
💎Fire Pit with the option to have Firewood delivered prior to arrival
💎While in the city limits of Gulfport, this is not in a 'cookie-cutter' subdivision
💥Optional Hot tub, $125 (plus Taxes) for any stay up to 7 nights. This option needs to be added after booking and MUST be invoiced for and on the calendar at least 2 week prior to arrival. If included, prior to your arrival, the water is completely drained, the tub is cleaned, rinsed, drained (again), filled, treated, and heated. Time released tablets keep the hot tub clean throughout your stay. The tablets are not magic tablets. Guests must enter tub tub clean to maintain good water quality throughout their stay.
💎The grounds are tranquil in a park-like atmosphere
💎Plenty of parking for house occupants
💎On a mostly lazy River (the Biloxi River), with a private beach/sand bar
💎Bringing your boat? Tie it to a tree or the Pavilion at the sandbar
💎2 areas to grill
💎Continuous Hot Water
💎10 individual beds, 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms
💎This is YOUR private Resort
All of this for the private use of the Booked Overnight Guests of the River Lookout
....meaning your enjoyment of Gulfport isn't contingent on what you do or what you see in Biloxi/Gulfport. Between the River, house's amenities, river views, you can have a very relaxing stay away from it all. It is not like leaving your suburb home and going to another suburb home.
BEACH & PAVILION
A brief walk away from the house, down some stairs & a concrete path will lead you to the Beach and Pavilion area. Offering access to, depending on River Levels, a small beach at high tide; a nice sandbar at low tide. There is also a covered Pavilion with a couple of picnic tables, benches, & charcoal grill, right next to the river.
INSIDE HOUSE:
(See Below for Bedroom / Bed / Bathroom Descriptions)
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- 10 individual Beds
- Sleeps up to 16 people
- Bedding provided for each bed
- 16 sets of Bath towels provided
- Kitchen equipped with eating and cooking tools
- Continuous Hot water
- Room Darkening Curtains
- WiFi
- Direct TV with Premium channels on main TV (other TV's offer antenna)
- 4 Flat Screen TV's
- Seating inside for 12+
- Plenty of seating outside on main deck and other areas
- We only use Professional cleaners
(We've actually had another vacation home owner's
cleaner quit saying we were too picky)
- Conveniently & Centrally located on the MS Coast
- In City Limits of Gulfport, Just North of I-10
- Less than 8 miles from the Gulf of Mexico Beaches
- Responsive Owner; but not intrusive
BEDROOMS:
- 3 Bedrooms each contain a Bed
2 of these beds are King size
1 bed is a Queen
Counting 2 in each bed, they will sleep up to 6 people)
- 4th Bedroom contains 4 Full Beds
Configured as 2 Full over Full Bunk Beds
Counting 2 in each bottom bunk and 1 in each top Full Bed,
These 4 Full Beds will sleep up to 6 people
The full over full bunk beds are well suited for grown men
(golfers often stay here)
These are NOT flimsy bunk beds, but sturdy, plenty of headroom bunks designed for adult use, while safe for children)
IN ADDITION:
- There is a Queen Sofa Sleeper in the Great Room
Sleeping up to 2 people
- 2 Folding Beds, that can be placed where they best work for each group
Sleeping 2 more people
4 FULL BATHROOMS
- Master Bathroom has a double vanity, 5' Shower & bathtub.
- 2nd Bath, rear hall, has a tub/shower combo
- 3rd Bath, front hall, has walk-in 5' shower
- 4th bath, off the Kitchen, has walk-in 5' shower and this Bathroom doubles as Laundry room with 2 stackable washers/2 dryers
If the description above hasn't "Wowed" you or you Need more room, while not right next to each other, I've a 2nd Vacation Rental, #351070 (the Great Escape River House) within easy walking distance. Combined these 2 amazing Vacation Rentals will SLEEP UP TO 43 PEOPLE!
The Great Escape River House with its unique amenities (including an elevator), can sleep up to 27 people in 4500 Square feet. If interested, please request a copy of this Vacation Rental's Floor plan. If very interested, go to its listing on this site and put in an inquiry since it is impossible to give a quote for the larger house on an inquiry for the smaller one.
HIDDEN ESCAPE
Is my 3rd and newest Vacation Home, #3378157 on VRBO and will sleep up to 22 people. Its also less than 8 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, in the city limits of Gulfport. Less than 5 miles from the River Lookout and the Great Escape, combined these 3 properties will sleep up to 65 people.
RATES:
This listing site's Rate Structure does not work well for my larger houses'. It works fine for smaller rentals, but doesn't take into account the unique challenges of the larger vacation homes. The posted rates will work for the majority of bookings, but not for every booking. So inquiring Potential guests are not surprised by their quote, its important to note:
Posted Rates are based on:
- Stays, over a weekend, being 4 or more nights
- No check-in or out on a Saturday
- The Guest count entered when booking includes all (overnighters and any visitors / all children and adults)
- If a dog is accompanying any member of your group, this is noted on the inquiry and Pet Fee paid
- Compliance with the Rental Agreement
- Hot Tub is optional ($125 plus taxes) and must be paid for in advance at least 2 weeks prior to arrival (this is done through VRBO).
- Unless declared in advance, there will be no visitors
That said, quotes for stays that don't meet the above criteria will be given, but they may be at a slightly higher rate.
RATES based on GUEST COUNT
To keep the house rented and since 16 people rarely travel together, rates are based on less than the house can sleep.... Usually 10 people or less; above 10, there is a per person per night booked fee. This allows us to be competitively priced for smaller groups, but priced right for larger groups.
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Hosted by Patricia Dalton 504.669.0548 (text or calls)