Magnolia Beach is a beachfront Bay St. Louis/Waveland retreat with a hot tub, fire pit, and complimentary golf cart to explore Old Town, the harbor, and nearby restaurants. Perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway. Beachfront 2BR/4 bed/2.5 BA raised house, southern charm/modern coastal flair. 1,609 sq ft open, designer interior! Chef’s kitchen/spacious living. Breezy, covered balcony, alfresco dining. 5 mins to historic Bay St. Louis. 10 mins to Casinos. 1 hr. to New Orleans. Sleeps 6 Adults.
The space
Magnolia Beach is a dreamy 2BR/4 bed/2.5 BA Gulf-front vacation home overlooking miles of white sand beaches along the Mississippi Sound. This spacious, serene Gulf Coast getaway glows with southern charm and modern coastal flair. Relax on the breezy, covered balcony; sip a daiquiri, and watch the waves. Savor incredible sunrise vistas! Direct access to the Gulf is a highlight: Enjoy boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, crabbing, or birdwatching and beachcombing.
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This raised home was built in 2014 and updated in 2024 with a full designer interior with Shawn Brazzell Designs. It has a nostalgic aesthetic, a classic white coastal exterior with sea-salt green shutters. Columns, balconies, and open indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces with ceiling fans for added ambiance.
The home is on one of the prettiest streets in Waveland, lined with majestic live oaks adorned with Spanish Moss. Waveland is a quiet, friendly, scenic town nestled between Bay St. Louis and New Orleans.
Hop in the golf cart (included with the rental) and zip down to Old Town 2 miles away, or visit Buccaneer State Park, with its wave pool and waterslides. Stroll or bike along the beachfront sidewalk or enjoy the shady tree-lined avenue. The huge, grassy backyard is also shaded by windswept oaks. Play yard games or gather around the backyard firepit at night to roast marshmallows and stargaze.
The upstairs (main living area) has a gorgeous granite chef’s kitchen, a breakfast bar with swivel chair seating, a dining area with a vintage mahogany claw foot table, a comfortable living room with a smart TV and plush sleeper sofa, a sunroom with a sofa bed, and a huge, covered balcony with alfresco dining. The King Primary has a full ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. The Queen guest bedroom has hallway access to the spacious main bathroom with tub/shower combo and wonderful beach views.
The lower-level entertaining space has a swing, a game room, and a cold kitchen with sliding doors opening onto the covered patio. Walk right out to the grill area with everything you need for a family-style BBQ. There’s a half-bath and an outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach. Magnolia Beach is an ideal retreat for families, couples, snowbirds, groups of friends, boating and fishing enthusiasts, or anyone seeking an idyllic Gulf Coast getaway.
Living
Magnolia Beach is characterized by tranquil, coastal indoor/outdoor living. The main living room has a color palette of soft, earthy pastels, shades of driftwood gray, sun-warmed sand, and sea salt green. Two upholstered swivel armchairs and a plush (sleeper) sofa are nicely arranged around a stylish, distressed-wood coffee table. Relax here in the central air conditioning to socialize, read, or stream your favorite shows and movies on the Smart TV. Small touches and design details such as potted plants, rattan-style lamps, and beachy throw pillows convey the timeless charm of coastal southern life.
The open-design living/kitchen/dining space has a spacious feel. A wonderful sunroom offers panoramic views of the beach. This room is a guest favorite, perfect for watching the sun rise or set with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. This sunroom has a sofa bed, a delightful rattan Egg chair for lounging, and a rattan screen/room divider to provide privacy.
The balcony offers a breezy, comfortable living space with glorious backyard, beach, and Gulf views. The balcony color palette of white with sea-salt green, crisp white woodworking, beams, and trim, accented with rattan-style furnishings and natural fiber rugs, creates a vibe of instant coastal relaxation. Sip coffee or freshly squeezed citrus juice here while watching the seabirds soar. Perhaps you’ll even spot a dolphin!
The lower-level living/entertaining space is a covered, open-air gathering space with concrete floors, whitewashed exposed beam ceilings, and ceiling fans. Gather here in this patio-style living area to enjoy cool coastal breezes. Rock a while on the hanging wooden swing as you sip an iced tea. The lower level has a game room with black and white tile checkerboard floors, a foosball table, and a card table for family board games or puzzles.
Kitchen/Dining
The bright, airy, open-concept design makes entertaining a breeze at Magnolia Beach! A chef is never isolated from the social dynamic. The stylish, fully equipped chef’s kitchen has plentiful cabinets and granite counters the color of sun-warmed sand as well as a pantry. There’s an electric range, oven, microwave, toaster/air fryer, dishwasher, side by side fridge/freezer with ice maker, and a stainless double basin sink. Additional amenities include a Cuisinart knife block, Ninja blender, Ninja dual pod/pot coffee maker, cutting boards, serving dishes, bowls, cooking sheets, etc.
A large granite island, beautifully lit by pendant lamps, offers breakfast chair seating for two. You’ll often find a vase of fresh flowers, a fruit bowl, and baked treats in the kitchen. No detail of decor or hospitality has been overlooked. The dining area offers a charming claw foot table with seating for four. There’s additional dining space on the covered balcony.
The lower-level kitchen has a sink, refrigerator, and microwave. A gas grill with grilling equipment is ready for outdoor cooking! There’s nothing quite like grilling fresh-caught redfish, flounder, and speckled trout or steaming crabs for a family picnic.
Bedrooms/Baths:
Primary King Suite (Bedroom #1)
The large King bedroom with a full ensuite bath is a coastal dream come true. Drift to sleep in the ambiance of whites, pale blues, and natural elements. Dream of sailboats and rolling waves. There’s a Smart TV, an armoire, matching nightstands with reading lamps, a bench, a chair, and a plush rug. The bed is appointed with luxury bedding and mountains of pillows. A ceiling fan and an air purifier provide extra comfort.
The beautiful primary bathroom has a double-sink granite vanity, a large, well-lit mirror, and a walk-in shower. Additionally, the large, private primary bath has an oversized walk-in closet complete with a bench, a chest of drawers, a luggage rack, and soft, luxurious robes!
Queen Bedroom #2
Queen Bedroom #2 is decorated with a palette of crisp white, shades of sage green, and sea grass, with accents of violet. The bed has a plush linen duvet, a coverlet, and abundant pillows. Glass-topped rattan bedside tables have natural rattan-style reading lamps. Dream here, lulled to sleep by rhythms of the waves and wind in the live oaks. A small armoire, table, chair, and jute rug with delightful ruffles add character to this serene bedroom. A large closet is complete with a luggage rack and plush robes.
This Queen bedroom has easy hallway access to the main bathroom with a tub/shower combo and large windows with beach views! This main bathroom has a single-sink granite vanity, a large, well-lit mirror, and plenty of toiletry storage space.
*BOTH bedrooms have full-length mirrors on the back of the doors, as well as ceiling fans, closets, sound machines, multi-plug bases, luggage racks, seating, and area lamps. BOTH bathrooms have luxury toiletries and hairdryers.
Bonus Bedrooms & Laundry
The sunroom has a sofa bed and a rattan screen/room divider to provide privacy. Need to accommodate extra guests? The living room sofa is also a sleeper sofa. You’ll find a large laundry room just off the kitchen, with a new front-load washer and dryer.
Outdoor Spaces & Amenities
Magnolia Beach is a wonderland for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts. Direct access to the Mississippi Sound is a highlight of this house! The beach is a favorite of the locals and vacationers alike. It offers a very nice public firepit and miles of white sand to relax, sunbathe, swim, etc.
The sound is a safe spot for children and adults alike as it is shallow for a long stretch before getting too deep. It’s a haven for coastal creatures! Children will love searching for seashells and exploring the tidal pools. Bird-watching enthusiasts will be fascinated by our Least Turn sanctuary and nesting area.
The lower level, open-air entertaining space boasts a patio-style living room with a large wooden swing. There’s a 5-person spa complete with a bar cart, ice bucket, and shatterproof wine/margarita glasses. There are beach towels galore and a solar outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach or a dip in the spa.
A game room downstairs has a foosball table, card table/chairs, and a rustic half bath. This open-air, lower-level entertaining space has a cold kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. Stroll right out to the grilling/BBQ area.
There’s also a firepit with Adirondack chairs overlooking the beach that’s shaded by a graceful Mimosa tree. When the sea breeze is fragrant with night jasmine at dusk, stroll out to the Adirondack chairs encircling the firepit. Roast s’mores, savor cocktails or simply enjoy conversation as you witness gorgeous Gulf Coast sunsets in violet, orange, azalea pink, and gold hues.
The covered/lower-level area stores the Golf Cart (drivers must be 21+ years of age), as well as a tandem bike, two beach cruisers, and an inflatable paddle board. Have fun playing corn hole and horseshoes in the huge, grassy backyard. Magnolia Beach has a large, private driveway, and enough parking space for a 24-foot boat as well as 4 cars if needed.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and yard. Guests do not have access to the cargo lift. This raised home has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
Other things to note
Pets
Dogs are allowed with discussion with the owner, puppies are not allowed. Must be kenneled when left unattended and are not to be on the furniture and bedding. 2 dog limit. The $50 pet fee will be added to the reservation once confirmed.
Stairs
This raised home has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible or child proof. The cargo lift is not available to guests.
