If you want a 5 Star Experience, look no further!
The Great Escape River House is all that and more. More than one Guest has wished the rating system allowed for many more stars than just 5.
Please take a moment & read some of the reviews the house has received. The below were all posted onto a popular vacation rental websites & copied & pasted to the house's website. Each review represents a different booking, not multiple reviews from a handful of bookings.
All reviews from actual people who stayed & thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the Great Escape River House
Please take a moment & read some of the reviews the house has received. The below were all posted onto a popular vacation rental websites & copied & pasted to the house's website. Each review represents a different booking, not multiple reviews from a handful of bookings.
All reviews from actual people who stayed & thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the Great Escape River House
Golf trip
5 STARS
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Everyone really loved the house. It had everything we could possibly need for our stay.(and more). The house was perfect place to stay for our golf trip!! We hope to be back next year. Patricia was great to work with and was always available if we had any questions. Thanks for a great stay!
Guest: Alan (Illinois)
Date of Stay: Mar 10, 2017 Review Submitted: Mar 17, 2017
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5 STARS
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Everyone really loved the house. It had everything we could possibly need for our stay.(and more). The house was perfect place to stay for our golf trip!! We hope to be back next year. Patricia was great to work with and was always available if we had any questions. Thanks for a great stay!
Guest: Alan (Illinois)
Date of Stay: Mar 10, 2017 Review Submitted: Mar 17, 2017
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Big, beautiful with lots of space and activities.
5 STARS
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The Great Escape River House was literally the roomiest and most versatile home my family has ever rented. The house has at least eight or ten different areas for social grouping. Then the outside has at least as many places to gather. It exceeded my expectations on every level.
Guest: Anne (Texas)
Date of Stay Feb 22, 2017 Review submitted Feb 15, 2017
Recommended for:
Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers.
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Fantastic house!
5 STARS
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Stayed here for 4 nights and had an absolute blast! Patricia was so helpful with instructions for the house and accommendations of places to go nearby. The house is beautiful and had so many amenties to enjoy. We even got a keg loaded into the bar before we arrived by Patricia, so it was cool and ready as soon as we arrived! The house isn't far at all from Biloxi casinos or fishing in the gulf. The kitchen is HUGE and has everything you could need. Very glad we picked this house for our vacation and will likely be coming back in the future! Highly recommend!!
Guest: Daniel (United States)
Date of Stay: Aug 31, 2016 Review Submitted: Sep 16, 2016
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The Great Escape River House - great place for large family reunion!
5 STARS
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We highly recommend the River House for a family reunion! It is a midway location for our family who live in the Dallas and Orlando areas. We had 8 adults and 6 children. It was a comfortable week together - plenty of room for all and plenty to do. The pool was the greatest attraction, but the pool table was a close second! The hot tub, ping pong table, basketball goal, dock for fishing and lots of room for table games were great too . All 14 of us could eat together at the U shaped bar area in the kitchen ! There was plenty to enjoy together without even leaving the house. Patricia was nice to work with, answer questions and respond to us when we called. We hope to have another vacation there in the future and recommend it to other large families!
Guest: Irene (United States)
Date of Stay: Jun 25, 2016 Review Submitted: Aug 1, 2016
Recommended for: People with Disabilities, Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
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Top of the Line Rental
5 STARS
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Stayed here in May with 12 men on a golf trip. I have been doing a golf trip with these guys for 22 years and this is in the top 2 places we have stayed at. The accommodations are top notch. Plenty of beds for each guy. Great living area with so much room--no one ever got cramped. The outside area was great with the pool and Hot tub. Also great for grilling. The kitchen was so great that we never went out to eat. This place is more prepared for a group than any place I have been--3 coffee makers--3 dishwashers. Its a must stay at. I plan on making it our yearly place to go. Owners was also great to work with.
Guest: Jimbeaux (Louisiana)
Date of Stay May 12, 2015 Review Submitted: Jul 13, 2015
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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5 STARS
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Stayed here in May with 12 men on a golf trip. I have been doing a golf trip with these guys for 22 years and this is in the top 2 places we have stayed at. The accommodations are top notch. Plenty of beds for each guy. Great living area with so much room--no one ever got cramped. The outside area was great with the pool and Hot tub. Also great for grilling. The kitchen was so great that we never went out to eat. This place is more prepared for a group than any place I have been--3 coffee makers--3 dishwashers. Its a must stay at. I plan on making it our yearly place to go. Owners was also great to work with.
Guest: Jimbeaux (Louisiana)
Date of Stay May 12, 2015 Review Submitted: Jul 13, 2015
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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ABSOLUTELY "THE BEST" VRBO WE HAVE EVER STAYED IN !!!
5 STARS
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Just a note of "Thanks' for renting us your absolutely fantastic and beautiful rental home. Yes! - it felt like home! Our group of ladies had a wonderful time. Words can not explain the amount of fun we had and the cherished memories we made. Your awesome vacation rental truly contributed to make all this possible. We were all very pleased with the accommodations (we each had our own bed!) the fully equipped kitchen was awesome and left nothing to be desired, and most definitely impressive was the "cleanliness" of the entire house. And Yeah for the elevator!!! We have all been chit-chatting via email since we got home of how nice your place truly is. We have also been telling friends and family. I sent your link to some of them. We hope to return in about 6 months. This place may become our semi-annual home away from home ladies extended weekend. To top all this off - the owners are awesome folks and very attentive to making everything accommodating and to assure you have all that is promised. We'll be back !
Guest: Cecile (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: Mar 18, 2015 Review Submitted: Mar 27, 2015
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5 STARS
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Just a note of "Thanks' for renting us your absolutely fantastic and beautiful rental home. Yes! - it felt like home! Our group of ladies had a wonderful time. Words can not explain the amount of fun we had and the cherished memories we made. Your awesome vacation rental truly contributed to make all this possible. We were all very pleased with the accommodations (we each had our own bed!) the fully equipped kitchen was awesome and left nothing to be desired, and most definitely impressive was the "cleanliness" of the entire house. And Yeah for the elevator!!! We have all been chit-chatting via email since we got home of how nice your place truly is. We have also been telling friends and family. I sent your link to some of them. We hope to return in about 6 months. This place may become our semi-annual home away from home ladies extended weekend. To top all this off - the owners are awesome folks and very attentive to making everything accommodating and to assure you have all that is promised. We'll be back !
Guest: Cecile (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: Mar 18, 2015 Review Submitted: Mar 27, 2015
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My Family Vacation
5 STARS
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The pictures do not do this place justice. The kitchen was amazing!! It was exactly what we expected and much more. Very well maintained and clean. I would recommend this rental to anyone in a heartbeat! Only thing on my wish list is an elevator for the guests. It was quite a chore hauling everything up the stairs but we did it! Can't wait to go back!!!
Guest: Kelli (United States)
Date of Stay: Oct 28, 2014 Review Submitted: Nov 11, 2014
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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5 STARS
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The pictures do not do this place justice. The kitchen was amazing!! It was exactly what we expected and much more. Very well maintained and clean. I would recommend this rental to anyone in a heartbeat! Only thing on my wish list is an elevator for the guests. It was quite a chore hauling everything up the stairs but we did it! Can't wait to go back!!!
Guest: Kelli (United States)
Date of Stay: Oct 28, 2014 Review Submitted: Nov 11, 2014
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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Fantastic Property
5 STARS
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This is an amazing place. It's spacious, comfortable, and very clean. We had a dozen people and were never felt crowded. The location is ideal. Close to the airport, golf courses, and restaurants.. The house has it all; great kitchen, recreation room (with pool table and bar), Jacuzzi, huge deck. It was a great place to chill out after a day of golfing. Patricia, the owner was very helpful and responsive. We are actually planning our next golf trip in 2014 and will renting the house again!
Guest: Todd (United States)
Date of Stay: Feb 20, 2013 Review Submitted: Sep 17, 2013
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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5 STARS
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This is an amazing place. It's spacious, comfortable, and very clean. We had a dozen people and were never felt crowded. The location is ideal. Close to the airport, golf courses, and restaurants.. The house has it all; great kitchen, recreation room (with pool table and bar), Jacuzzi, huge deck. It was a great place to chill out after a day of golfing. Patricia, the owner was very helpful and responsive. We are actually planning our next golf trip in 2014 and will renting the house again!
Guest: Todd (United States)
Date of Stay: Feb 20, 2013 Review Submitted: Sep 17, 2013
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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Great Place to Stay!!
5 STARS
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"I really try to investigate a vacation rental. Patricia (owner) was very very helpful and great with all my questions. The Children (ages 4-17) really wanted to stay on the beach but with so many of us it was impossible to fine one place. On the second day my 13 year old son walked up to me and said Mom I'm glad we stayed here and not on the beach!! That was worth it all!!! During our stay we never left the house other than 1 day we went to ship island! That was all the kids needed and they were ready to come back to the house! Great for large families and it is absolutely home away from home! I would highly recommend staying here!!!!"
Guest: Stacy (Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 08/09/12 Review Submitted: 08/22/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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5 STARS
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"I really try to investigate a vacation rental. Patricia (owner) was very very helpful and great with all my questions. The Children (ages 4-17) really wanted to stay on the beach but with so many of us it was impossible to fine one place. On the second day my 13 year old son walked up to me and said Mom I'm glad we stayed here and not on the beach!! That was worth it all!!! During our stay we never left the house other than 1 day we went to ship island! That was all the kids needed and they were ready to come back to the house! Great for large families and it is absolutely home away from home! I would highly recommend staying here!!!!"
Guest: Stacy (Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 08/09/12 Review Submitted: 08/22/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Great place for a Family Vacation
5 STARS
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"The house and property was beautiful, spacious, and functional. The kitchen was fully stocked with any type of cookware you may need. The kitchen was large enough for several cooks to work at the same time. There was plenty to keep the 8 children occupied. They were either swimming, walking the trails by the river, playing pool, playing x-box in the media room or dancing to the stereo. The adults enjoyed the spacious balcony with its cool breezes, beautiful view and in the evenings the hot tub. The house was only a short distance from Gulfport and Biloxi. We took the Ferry Boat to Ship Island and its beautiful beach. The sand is white and the water is clear. The children enjoyed watching the sting rays swim around and all the hermit crabs. Some of the adults enjoyed a night out at The Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi. We did some great fishing with Bay Charter Fishing and caught our limit of White Trout. The children and men enjoyed the trip to the Alligator Farm in Pasacoula. They were able to hold a baby gator and ride an air boat through the swamps. We have great memories of our trip to Gulfport and the Great Escape River House."
Guest: Jeanie (United States)
Date of Stay: 07/22/12 Review Submitted: 08/09/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"The house and property was beautiful, spacious, and functional. The kitchen was fully stocked with any type of cookware you may need. The kitchen was large enough for several cooks to work at the same time. There was plenty to keep the 8 children occupied. They were either swimming, walking the trails by the river, playing pool, playing x-box in the media room or dancing to the stereo. The adults enjoyed the spacious balcony with its cool breezes, beautiful view and in the evenings the hot tub. The house was only a short distance from Gulfport and Biloxi. We took the Ferry Boat to Ship Island and its beautiful beach. The sand is white and the water is clear. The children enjoyed watching the sting rays swim around and all the hermit crabs. Some of the adults enjoyed a night out at The Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi. We did some great fishing with Bay Charter Fishing and caught our limit of White Trout. The children and men enjoyed the trip to the Alligator Farm in Pasacoula. They were able to hold a baby gator and ride an air boat through the swamps. We have great memories of our trip to Gulfport and the Great Escape River House."
Guest: Jeanie (United States)
Date of Stay: 07/22/12 Review Submitted: 08/09/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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ABSOLUTELY PERFECT
5 STARS
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"This beautiful house was perfect for our large family. The pool, the river, the pool table, the large kitchen, all was just wonderful. Our kids and grandkids just loved everything, from swimming in the river to riding bicycles under the house. It was very close to the beach and casinos. We could have easily just stayed at the house and been perfectly content!! Thanks Patty and Grady for a wonderful week!. We all say this was the very BEST place we have every stayed for our family vacations!!"
Guest: Linda (Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/01/12 Review Submitted: 07/31/12
Recommended for:
Families with young children
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5 STARS
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"This beautiful house was perfect for our large family. The pool, the river, the pool table, the large kitchen, all was just wonderful. Our kids and grandkids just loved everything, from swimming in the river to riding bicycles under the house. It was very close to the beach and casinos. We could have easily just stayed at the house and been perfectly content!! Thanks Patty and Grady for a wonderful week!. We all say this was the very BEST place we have every stayed for our family vacations!!"
Guest: Linda (Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/01/12 Review Submitted: 07/31/12
Recommended for:
Families with young children
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Absolutely Awesome Place!
5 STARS
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"Fantastic house, so many amenities! We had a family reunion at this wonderful house, and couldn't have been more comfortable! The pool, the river, the pool table, the hot tub....the kitchen that went on and on and on...one could never say, "too many cooks in the kitchen" in this house!! It has room for all the cooks and kids and company!! Beautiful rooms, comfy beds, luxurious bathrooms, and that bar!!! Oh my, that amazing bar!!! One of our party said, "This is the most well appointed house we have ever stayed in!" Convenient to Gulf Coast attractions, but private and secluded feeling!! Great, just great! I live on the coast and had no idea this place existed! I discovered it by accident and am so happy I did! My family came from all over the US: WA, AZ, NE, TN, SC, MO, TX. All were impressed!"
Guest: Melanie (Gulfport MS)
Date of Stay: 06/24/12 Review Submitted: 07/14/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"Fantastic house, so many amenities! We had a family reunion at this wonderful house, and couldn't have been more comfortable! The pool, the river, the pool table, the hot tub....the kitchen that went on and on and on...one could never say, "too many cooks in the kitchen" in this house!! It has room for all the cooks and kids and company!! Beautiful rooms, comfy beds, luxurious bathrooms, and that bar!!! Oh my, that amazing bar!!! One of our party said, "This is the most well appointed house we have ever stayed in!" Convenient to Gulf Coast attractions, but private and secluded feeling!! Great, just great! I live on the coast and had no idea this place existed! I discovered it by accident and am so happy I did! My family came from all over the US: WA, AZ, NE, TN, SC, MO, TX. All were impressed!"
Guest: Melanie (Gulfport MS)
Date of Stay: 06/24/12 Review Submitted: 07/14/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Great River = Great Family Fun
5 STARS
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"We traveled to Gulfport for our family reunion. It was great to be able to have the whole family stay together in one location. The house far exceeded our expectations. Everyone had a great time whether they were hanging out on the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the jacuzzi, playing billiards, or just watching any one of the many tvs!!!! There was something for everyone and so much space that our family did not feel like they were top of each other. This house is definitely on our list of places we must travel to again!!!!!"
Guest: Tara B (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/12 Review Submitted: 06/28/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"We traveled to Gulfport for our family reunion. It was great to be able to have the whole family stay together in one location. The house far exceeded our expectations. Everyone had a great time whether they were hanging out on the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the jacuzzi, playing billiards, or just watching any one of the many tvs!!!! There was something for everyone and so much space that our family did not feel like they were top of each other. This house is definitely on our list of places we must travel to again!!!!!"
Guest: Tara B (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/12 Review Submitted: 06/28/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Happy Family Reunion!
5 STARS
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"The Great Escape River House was a fantastic place for our family vacation. We had an amazing time and everything was perfect for a large family gathering. We especially enjoyed the pool and deck, the spacious kithen, the fishing dock and the bar/pool table, just to name a few We hope to come back again for another family reunion. Thanks so much, Patty and Grady!"
Guest: NO Belle (New Orleans, LA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/12 Review Submitted: 06/11/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"The Great Escape River House was a fantastic place for our family vacation. We had an amazing time and everything was perfect for a large family gathering. We especially enjoyed the pool and deck, the spacious kithen, the fishing dock and the bar/pool table, just to name a few We hope to come back again for another family reunion. Thanks so much, Patty and Grady!"
Guest: NO Belle (New Orleans, LA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/12 Review Submitted: 06/11/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Option for Families!
5 STARS
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"We recently stayed at the Great Escape River House. We had four generations at the house at one time including 6 children from ages 1 to 9. The house is very well done and truly feels like a home and not some sparsely populated rental house. It met and exceeded our expectations. It was very quiet and we couldn't think of anything we would do to add to our experience. Between fishing at the river, the pool and hot tub, pool table and numerous tvs everyone was happy. The house is quite childproofed and we the kids loved the deck. The owners were very accommodating and did a great job in making sure our vacation was seamless! Definitely recommend this one!"
Guest: KS Girl (Coffeyville, KS)
Date of Stay: 05/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/29/12
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"We recently stayed at the Great Escape River House. We had four generations at the house at one time including 6 children from ages 1 to 9. The house is very well done and truly feels like a home and not some sparsely populated rental house. It met and exceeded our expectations. It was very quiet and we couldn't think of anything we would do to add to our experience. Between fishing at the river, the pool and hot tub, pool table and numerous tvs everyone was happy. The house is quite childproofed and we the kids loved the deck. The owners were very accommodating and did a great job in making sure our vacation was seamless! Definitely recommend this one!"
Guest: KS Girl (Coffeyville, KS)
Date of Stay: 05/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/29/12
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Fabulous!!
5 STARS
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"We did a family vacation with 16 of us varying in age from 22 to 55. The house and amenities were fantastic. Place was very clean and well maintained. Enjoyed the large deck, pool and hot tub. Owner met us when we arrived and gave the tour. The kitchen was the best part. It's huge!! Did some golfing in the area. Lots of nice courses near by. We also enjoyed the casinos in Biloxi. They were only a short drive away. Really enjoyed and would absolutely recommend you stay here."
Guest: Jan K. (Vernon, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/16/12 Review Submitted: 08/01/12
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5 STARS
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"We did a family vacation with 16 of us varying in age from 22 to 55. The house and amenities were fantastic. Place was very clean and well maintained. Enjoyed the large deck, pool and hot tub. Owner met us when we arrived and gave the tour. The kitchen was the best part. It's huge!! Did some golfing in the area. Lots of nice courses near by. We also enjoyed the casinos in Biloxi. They were only a short drive away. Really enjoyed and would absolutely recommend you stay here."
Guest: Jan K. (Vernon, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/16/12 Review Submitted: 08/01/12
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AWESOME VACATION HOUSE!!
5 STARS
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"We all want to thank you for a great vacation house. Your website is great, but the house is better in person. It was great that you took the time to greet us in person, to give us a personalized tour of your home. The house is big enough that we all had our own rooms, yet cozy enough that we all could sit around and enjoy everything that the house had to offer. We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub area's...."
Guest: Borb (oconomowoc,WI)
Date of Stay: 04/04/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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5 STARS
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"We all want to thank you for a great vacation house. Your website is great, but the house is better in person. It was great that you took the time to greet us in person, to give us a personalized tour of your home. The house is big enough that we all had our own rooms, yet cozy enough that we all could sit around and enjoy everything that the house had to offer. We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub area's...."
Guest: Borb (oconomowoc,WI)
Date of Stay: 04/04/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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GREAT GETAWAY!
5 STARS
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"I just returned from a golf trip to Gulfport, MS. Besides the great weather and courses to play, the stay at the Great Escape River House was perfect. This is a great house with all the extras. The hot tub and pool were ready to go and very enjoyable, the kitchen and entertainment areas were huge with everything you could want. We only had six golfers but we could have had twice that and been plenty comfortable. I would recommend this house to any golf group or for a family vacation. The owner met us at the house and went through everything with us to make our stay and use of the place as easy as possible, she was great to work with and very easy to get in touch with to answer any questions. We will be making this trip again."
Guest: Shannon (Georgetown, KY)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"I just returned from a golf trip to Gulfport, MS. Besides the great weather and courses to play, the stay at the Great Escape River House was perfect. This is a great house with all the extras. The hot tub and pool were ready to go and very enjoyable, the kitchen and entertainment areas were huge with everything you could want. We only had six golfers but we could have had twice that and been plenty comfortable. I would recommend this house to any golf group or for a family vacation. The owner met us at the house and went through everything with us to make our stay and use of the place as easy as possible, she was great to work with and very easy to get in touch with to answer any questions. We will be making this trip again."
Guest: Shannon (Georgetown, KY)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Awesome house for a golf group!
5 STARS
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"Had a group of 10 golfers and the house was ideal. Lots of room for everyone, great kitchen, living room and hot tub. Ideal location for golf courses, casino's, restaurants etc., all within a short drive. Pictures on website don't do the house justice, we were amazed when we walked in."
Guest: Rhys (Peterborough, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/06/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"Had a group of 10 golfers and the house was ideal. Lots of room for everyone, great kitchen, living room and hot tub. Ideal location for golf courses, casino's, restaurants etc., all within a short drive. Pictures on website don't do the house justice, we were amazed when we walked in."
Guest: Rhys (Peterborough, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/06/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Awesome vacation in Mississippi at this beautiful river house!!
5 STARS
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"House is absolutely incredibly!! Beautiful lay out, amazing bar and lounge room and even more incredible kitchen. Very spaciously laid out for a large group of travelers. Only a few minutes drive from Gulfport and Biloxi but yet tucked away on a secluded road on the Biloxi river. Owner of the home was very helpful and friendly and answered any questions we had about the area and gave some good pointers. Impossible not to enjoy!!"
Guest: Greg (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/02/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"House is absolutely incredibly!! Beautiful lay out, amazing bar and lounge room and even more incredible kitchen. Very spaciously laid out for a large group of travelers. Only a few minutes drive from Gulfport and Biloxi but yet tucked away on a secluded road on the Biloxi river. Owner of the home was very helpful and friendly and answered any questions we had about the area and gave some good pointers. Impossible not to enjoy!!"
Guest: Greg (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/02/12
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Corporate Escape
5 STARS
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"This place was made for entertaining people. I had twelve guys from all over the country meet here to spend some time together. Every where you looked there was another TV. I think I quit counting TVs at around twenty. The kitchen is huge and the entertainment room with the pool table and bar is set up like a MAN CAVE. I swear the entertainment room was set up like a sports bar. We had a great time. I highly recomend this place for a family or corporate gathering. I will be renting this place again and will recomend it to all of my friends."
Guest: DT (Jackson Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/13/12
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"This place was made for entertaining people. I had twelve guys from all over the country meet here to spend some time together. Every where you looked there was another TV. I think I quit counting TVs at around twenty. The kitchen is huge and the entertainment room with the pool table and bar is set up like a MAN CAVE. I swear the entertainment room was set up like a sports bar. We had a great time. I highly recomend this place for a family or corporate gathering. I will be renting this place again and will recomend it to all of my friends."
Guest: DT (Jackson Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/13/12
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great for Family Reunion
5 STARS
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"We really enjoyed celebrating our annual family reunion at this house. It was plenty big enough to visit with everyone, but you could also find some quite spots to just relax. The kitchen was beautiful had two of everything you needed. We even use the kegerator at the bar. It had TVs galore. The house was very clean and management helped us out whenever we need something. There was an outdoor elevator that could be used (with management permission/access only) to allow a diabled person to get to the main floor. I would recommend this place to anyone."
Guest: GPa & GMa (Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/12
Recommended for:
People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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5 STARS
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"We really enjoyed celebrating our annual family reunion at this house. It was plenty big enough to visit with everyone, but you could also find some quite spots to just relax. The kitchen was beautiful had two of everything you needed. We even use the kegerator at the bar. It had TVs galore. The house was very clean and management helped us out whenever we need something. There was an outdoor elevator that could be used (with management permission/access only) to allow a diabled person to get to the main floor. I would recommend this place to anyone."
Guest: GPa & GMa (Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/12
Recommended for:
People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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We WILL be back!!!
5 STARS
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"Absolutely fabulous stay!!! We rented for the weekend for my husband's company party. The kitchen and bar are so well stocked. They thought of everything, including laundry detergent!!! The beds are super comfortable. Plenty of pillows. LOTS of TVS... Felt like being home. We have created a new tradition!!! We WILL be back!!"
Guest: AMY G. (Montz)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"Absolutely fabulous stay!!! We rented for the weekend for my husband's company party. The kitchen and bar are so well stocked. They thought of everything, including laundry detergent!!! The beds are super comfortable. Plenty of pillows. LOTS of TVS... Felt like being home. We have created a new tradition!!! We WILL be back!!"
Guest: AMY G. (Montz)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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A perfect getaway for a large crowd!
5 STARS
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"Our family of 17 spent a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday here. This is our 4th family vacation in a big house, all in different cities, and this was the best experience we've had. The house is spacious, comfortable, and well stocked. There was room for everyone to gather together and also place to get away by yourself. Everyone spent fun time in the man cave; the hot tub was a favorite spot; the giant kitchen made meals enjoyable; everyone enjoyed outdoors with the decks and river view. So roomy and quiet, we felt as if we were really getting away from it all, yet we were only minutes away from amenities. This was a great location for everyone, all 9 adults and 8 children - including two teens and kids from ages 2-8. We hope to return!"
Guest: Andrea (Pensacola, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/07/11
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"Our family of 17 spent a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday here. This is our 4th family vacation in a big house, all in different cities, and this was the best experience we've had. The house is spacious, comfortable, and well stocked. There was room for everyone to gather together and also place to get away by yourself. Everyone spent fun time in the man cave; the hot tub was a favorite spot; the giant kitchen made meals enjoyable; everyone enjoyed outdoors with the decks and river view. So roomy and quiet, we felt as if we were really getting away from it all, yet we were only minutes away from amenities. This was a great location for everyone, all 9 adults and 8 children - including two teens and kids from ages 2-8. We hope to return!"
Guest: Andrea (Pensacola, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/07/11
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Amazing!!!!
5 STARS
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"This rental propety was amazing. Plenty of room for lots of people. We really enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and watching multiple football games at the same time!!!! Thanks for having our group. The house was awesome. We will definately return."
Guest: Jeff (Jackson, MS)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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5 STARS
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"This rental propety was amazing. Plenty of room for lots of people. We really enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and watching multiple football games at the same time!!!! Thanks for having our group. The house was awesome. We will definately return."
Guest: Jeff (Jackson, MS)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Great Time at the Great Escape!
10 STARS
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"10 Plus Star Rating. The listing, photos, description and the pleasure of working with Patty, sold this place to me. I had a large party and wanted to make sure everyone was comfortable. The property was clean and well maintained. Patty and Grady are wonderful to work with and very accommodating! They thought of everything, no need to bring anything, but the food and the family. I rented this for a girl’s night out and then had everyone's family over the next day for a BBQ. Everyone was so impressed with the house and its furnishings. We had a "Fantastic" weekend at the Great Escape! Everyone wanted to stay for a life time, no one wanted to go home - even the small ones wanted to live there forever. Close enough to everything yet far enough away to give you solitude. Casino's, shopping, no need for a restaurant however, there are plenty to choose from. We will stay here again and will recommend to friends and relatives. Thank you Patty and Grady!"
Guest: Cindi (Jefferson, LA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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10 STARS
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"10 Plus Star Rating. The listing, photos, description and the pleasure of working with Patty, sold this place to me. I had a large party and wanted to make sure everyone was comfortable. The property was clean and well maintained. Patty and Grady are wonderful to work with and very accommodating! They thought of everything, no need to bring anything, but the food and the family. I rented this for a girl’s night out and then had everyone's family over the next day for a BBQ. Everyone was so impressed with the house and its furnishings. We had a "Fantastic" weekend at the Great Escape! Everyone wanted to stay for a life time, no one wanted to go home - even the small ones wanted to live there forever. Close enough to everything yet far enough away to give you solitude. Casino's, shopping, no need for a restaurant however, there are plenty to choose from. We will stay here again and will recommend to friends and relatives. Thank you Patty and Grady!"
Guest: Cindi (Jefferson, LA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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The best getaway in Gulfport!!!
5 STARS
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"This was the most beautiful river house I have even been in. We had rented it this past weekend for a few coaches and parents while playing at gulfport sports complex. It was so perfect for the group we had. There was so much room and definitely well planned when built or remodeled. Would absolutely recommend to anyone that loves to cook and hangout with people they love! The best feature of the house is the beautiful kitchen that makes it so much fun to cook and entertain. Can't wait to rent again in the future! Thanks for the great weekend!"
Guest: Janie (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway
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5 STARS
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"This was the most beautiful river house I have even been in. We had rented it this past weekend for a few coaches and parents while playing at gulfport sports complex. It was so perfect for the group we had. There was so much room and definitely well planned when built or remodeled. Would absolutely recommend to anyone that loves to cook and hangout with people they love! The best feature of the house is the beautiful kitchen that makes it so much fun to cook and entertain. Can't wait to rent again in the future! Thanks for the great weekend!"
Guest: Janie (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway
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Total Experience Absolutely Wonderful!!!
5 STARS
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"No mis-representation what-so-ever about this house...It is "all that" and more. There is so much to do and enjoy; TV in practically every room, pooltable, pool, hot tub, fishing on the river, awesome bar, very large living room with huuuge sofa for all to watch the game, huge deck, quiet and private bed rooms, lots of parking and so much more. Very, very, clean. Owners were wonderful, most cooperative, and very kind. Our family couldn't have had a more enjoyable stay..... Sincerely, Mary and family"
Owner response:
"Mary, it was such a pleasure meeting you and all your wonderful family. I know all of you get together annually and that this was the first time everyone got together on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I sure hope it's not the last! The Great Escape River House will always be here for you, your family, and anyone you refer. It is people like you that make being in the Vacation Rental Industry an absolute joy. Thank you again for choosing the Great Escape River House for your family get together. ~ Patricia"
Guest: Mary (908 wheeler dr aiken, sc 29803)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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5 STARS
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"No mis-representation what-so-ever about this house...It is "all that" and more. There is so much to do and enjoy; TV in practically every room, pooltable, pool, hot tub, fishing on the river, awesome bar, very large living room with huuuge sofa for all to watch the game, huge deck, quiet and private bed rooms, lots of parking and so much more. Very, very, clean. Owners were wonderful, most cooperative, and very kind. Our family couldn't have had a more enjoyable stay..... Sincerely, Mary and family"
Owner response:
"Mary, it was such a pleasure meeting you and all your wonderful family. I know all of you get together annually and that this was the first time everyone got together on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I sure hope it's not the last! The Great Escape River House will always be here for you, your family, and anyone you refer. It is people like you that make being in the Vacation Rental Industry an absolute joy. Thank you again for choosing the Great Escape River House for your family get together. ~ Patricia"
Guest: Mary (908 wheeler dr aiken, sc 29803)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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It was like a dream, too good to be true. But it WAS true!
5 STARS
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"We have had retreats before, but this one far surpassed anything we have done in the past. This is due in large part to the Great Escape River House. It was wonderful to have accommodations large enough to house our whole group. And we had beds to spare! The kitchen was well equipped, with room for everyone to work together. I had toured the house before agreeing to rent it and was duly impressed. But after walking in on the first day of our rental, I was wowed all over again. I look forward to renting from the owners of this place again. They were gracious to us and willing to help out with any problems or needs we had. Can't wait to come back!"
Guest: Renae (Mandeville, LA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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5 STARS
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"We have had retreats before, but this one far surpassed anything we have done in the past. This is due in large part to the Great Escape River House. It was wonderful to have accommodations large enough to house our whole group. And we had beds to spare! The kitchen was well equipped, with room for everyone to work together. I had toured the house before agreeing to rent it and was duly impressed. But after walking in on the first day of our rental, I was wowed all over again. I look forward to renting from the owners of this place again. They were gracious to us and willing to help out with any problems or needs we had. Can't wait to come back!"
Guest: Renae (Mandeville, LA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Restoration Weekend with 20 ladies!
5 STARS
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"We had a Restoration Weekend with 20 ladies from 3 different churches. We all joined together to spend time growing in relationships with new and old friends and to spend some time with learning to rest in God's word. We had a wonderful time on the walking path where we had a time of prayer together. We also had a wonderful time floating around in the pool. The house was larger then any picture you see. Plenty of space to get away and not be on top of each other. Beds are big, even the bunk beds, all very comfortable. We are all looking forward to return next year to do it again and pray for more people to join us as Patty and Grady add to their accommodations with a renovated house next to this one. Again great time by all of us ladies, we ranged from 23 to 80. God's blessings on Patty and Grady for their hospitality and making sure that we had everything and more that we needed."
Guest: Margo (Mandeville, La.)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/19/11
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"We had a Restoration Weekend with 20 ladies from 3 different churches. We all joined together to spend time growing in relationships with new and old friends and to spend some time with learning to rest in God's word. We had a wonderful time on the walking path where we had a time of prayer together. We also had a wonderful time floating around in the pool. The house was larger then any picture you see. Plenty of space to get away and not be on top of each other. Beds are big, even the bunk beds, all very comfortable. We are all looking forward to return next year to do it again and pray for more people to join us as Patty and Grady add to their accommodations with a renovated house next to this one. Again great time by all of us ladies, we ranged from 23 to 80. God's blessings on Patty and Grady for their hospitality and making sure that we had everything and more that we needed."
Guest: Margo (Mandeville, La.)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/19/11
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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50th Anniversary family get together
5 STARS
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"I rented this house as a gathering place to celebrate my parents' 50th Anniversary. My brothers and their families joined us along with my parents. The house was larger than we needed, but it gave us plenty of room to spread out and have quiet time as well as family time. The large kitchen allowed the Italian and Cajun women to get in there and work our magic! We ate well and really enjoyed our time. We had plenty of room to all be in the kitchen at once without getting in anyone's way. The pool was a refreshing way to start each day and the hot tub provided much-needed relaxation. Patty and Grady were awesome and responsive to our needs. The family all agreed that the expense of renting this house was a great value and well worth it! We plan to send our friends and other family members here for their vacations and we hope to return here for another vacation in the future. We were close enough to shopping, casinos, and the beach to keep everyone happy; although we would have also been just as happy never leaving the house! I HIGHLY recommend spending some time at the Great Escape River House....it truly is a GREAT Escape! Thank you Patty and Grady for some wonderful memories!"
Guest: CajunNan (Norcross, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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5 STARS
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"I rented this house as a gathering place to celebrate my parents' 50th Anniversary. My brothers and their families joined us along with my parents. The house was larger than we needed, but it gave us plenty of room to spread out and have quiet time as well as family time. The large kitchen allowed the Italian and Cajun women to get in there and work our magic! We ate well and really enjoyed our time. We had plenty of room to all be in the kitchen at once without getting in anyone's way. The pool was a refreshing way to start each day and the hot tub provided much-needed relaxation. Patty and Grady were awesome and responsive to our needs. The family all agreed that the expense of renting this house was a great value and well worth it! We plan to send our friends and other family members here for their vacations and we hope to return here for another vacation in the future. We were close enough to shopping, casinos, and the beach to keep everyone happy; although we would have also been just as happy never leaving the house! I HIGHLY recommend spending some time at the Great Escape River House....it truly is a GREAT Escape! Thank you Patty and Grady for some wonderful memories!"
Guest: CajunNan (Norcross, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Perfect for everyone!!!
5 STARS
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"Your search is over. This is the one!!! The Great River Escape House is tucked away in a very peaceful setting, yet close to restaurants, grocery stores, the Gulfport beaches and casinos. The house is huge, comfortable, clean, has a kicking air conditioning unit and everything you desire. The mattresses are great quality and anywhere you choose to relax there will be a television and remote nearby. This house is equipped to provide as much action or serenity as you desire. If you think the pictures make the house look spacious, wait until you see it in person. My family loved it! We cooked in the beautiful gourmet kitchen, watched movies, played pool, whipped up some frozen pina coladas at the bar, swam, and went in the hot tub. The deck at the river was great for fishing. We caught perch and bass and had a fish fry for dinner. My family has used VRBO to find vacation rentals for a few years now and we would definitely rank The Great River Escape House at the top of the list. The owners, Patricia and Grady, were extremely easy to work with and very down to earth. They helped to make our summer 2011 vacation a wonderful and memorable event."
Guest: Stephanie (Metairie, LA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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5 STARS
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"Your search is over. This is the one!!! The Great River Escape House is tucked away in a very peaceful setting, yet close to restaurants, grocery stores, the Gulfport beaches and casinos. The house is huge, comfortable, clean, has a kicking air conditioning unit and everything you desire. The mattresses are great quality and anywhere you choose to relax there will be a television and remote nearby. This house is equipped to provide as much action or serenity as you desire. If you think the pictures make the house look spacious, wait until you see it in person. My family loved it! We cooked in the beautiful gourmet kitchen, watched movies, played pool, whipped up some frozen pina coladas at the bar, swam, and went in the hot tub. The deck at the river was great for fishing. We caught perch and bass and had a fish fry for dinner. My family has used VRBO to find vacation rentals for a few years now and we would definitely rank The Great River Escape House at the top of the list. The owners, Patricia and Grady, were extremely easy to work with and very down to earth. They helped to make our summer 2011 vacation a wonderful and memorable event."
Guest: Stephanie (Metairie, LA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Recommended for:
Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Anniversary Party
5 STARS
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"We stayed absolutely loved this house I was perfect in every way you can imagine.
I would love to bring my family back again!"
Guest: Naicia (Lousiana)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/12
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
5 STARS
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"We stayed absolutely loved this house I was perfect in every way you can imagine.
I would love to bring my family back again!"
Guest: Naicia (Lousiana)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/12
Recommended for:
Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
