. This beautifully updated cottage is just blocks away from the beaches and downtown of Bay St. Louis: a charming town that Travel+Leisure magazine describes as a ''hidden gem on the Gulf Coast'' that will be the #3 most popular destination in America for Winter 2025. Warm, sunny days are seemingly endless on the Gulf Coast, and this 2-bedroom, 2-bath offers you everything you need to enjoy them with ease. Behind a classic white picket fence, you'll find a light-filled interior, featuring an open living area, a designer kitchen with upgraded finishes, and tastefully updated bathrooms. Adjoining the living room is a small fenced patio, which serves as a perfect setting for your morning coffee. The laundry room offers flexible potential and is large enough to convert easily into an additional room for hosting guests, creating a cozy kids' space or maximizing rental potential for a vacation or second home. The French doors of the primary bedroom suite open to an unusually large private patio that is surrounded by fencing and lush landscaping, creating a relaxing retreat right at home. The property includes an expansive backyard with an area not visible from the main house that is wooded, fenced and secluded. This space could easily accommodate a small mother-in-law cottage, providing additional living space or rental income during the busy winter months. With its prime location near local dining, shopping, live music, art galleries and the beach, this home is perfectly positioned to embrace the coastal lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, a weekend getaway or an investment property, this cottage checks all the boxes for life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.