Faq Page

Maximum Occupancy Policy

Base Rates & Guest Count
Our standard rates for the Great Escape River House include up to 18 guests. Additional guests are welcome with prior approval and will incur a per-person, per-night booked fee.

Booking Platforms & Capacity
For Booking Site platforms, such as Houfy, Airbnb, etc, that allow bookings for only up to 16 guests and will automatically calculate fees for the 15th and 16th person, The rates cap guest count to no more than 16 people on these Booking Sites. The Good news is — our home can accommodate up to 23 overnight guests! However, since some booking platforms do limit guest counts, please let us know your full group size in advance to avoid surprises and ensure accurate pricing, if your people count exceeds the number of people the site lets you enter..

Customized Quotes
We’re happy to provide a personalized quote based on your group size and needs.

Who Counts as a Guest
Guest count includes all overnight guests and visitors—adults and children alike.

Gatherings & Events
We’re glad to host larger gatherings with prior approval. Please share the total number of overnight guests and daytime visitors expected so we can plan accordingly, maintain a high-quality experience for all, and insure your choosen house is suitable for your stay..

Important Note
Exceeding the agreed-upon and paid-for guest count is a violation of our rental terms.

Parking

Parking is limited and must be planned accordingly:

• ~ 1 vehicle per 3–4 registered guests
• ~ No parking on the grass or in the street
• ~ All vehicles must be parked in designated areas on the property.

Pet Policy

We love pets—but have guidelines in place to protect the space and ensure comfort for all guests:

• ~ Dogs under 20 lbs are automatically pre-approved with payment of the standard pet fee.
• ~ Larger dogs, multiple dogs, or non-dog pets require pre-approval.
• ~ For multiple dogs, the first dog is full price, and the per-pet fee decreases for each additional dog.

Can We Bring or Use a Keg at the House?

No, the keg cooler at the bar is not available for guest use, and we do not provide kegs. While the cooler remains part of the bar setup, it is non-functional, and keg service is no longer offered.

Why Isn’t the Keg Cooler Available?

The keg cooler was originally installed as a centerpiece of the wet bar in 2017. For many years, we provided kegs as a convenience, handling delivery, CO₂ refills, and required maintenance. However, over time, this service became increasingly impractical for several reasons:

• Frequent Malfunctions – The keg cooler required costly repairs in 2018 and broke again in 2021. Given the low demand, it was not worth the continued investment.
• Minimal Usage – From 2018 to 2021, only two kegs were sold and delivered, making it unsustainable to maintain the cooler just for occasional use.
• Guest Misuse & CO₂ Issues – Even when the system was operational, guests unfamiliar with keg systems frequently tampered with the taps, releasing CO₂ and rendering the keg useless.
• Easier Alternatives Exist – With the installation of a passenger elevator in 2015, guests can now easily transport beer and beverages without needing a keg. Additionally, purchasing beer in cans or bottles is often more cost-effective than renting a keg.

Why Not Remove the Keg Cooler?

The bar was custom-built around the cooler, and removing it would leave a noticeable gap, impacting the aesthetics of the space. While it remains in place as a design feature, it is non-operational and not available for use.

Final Answer: No Kegs

We kindly ask guests not to bring kegs or assume the keg cooler is functional. If you're planning a gathering, we recommend bringing cans or bottled beverages instead. Thank you for understanding!

We’ve carefully studied booking trends to ensure our home is available to as many guests as possible while keeping costs fair for everyone. Here’s why we avoid Saturday check-ins and check-outs:

1. Optimizing Availability for Guests:
   Because we cater to larger groups of people, who mostly have weekends off, our homes tends to book mostly weekends.   Because of this, Friday & Saturday carry the highest rates for the week.  To make sure that we don't just have the 2 weekend nights book, our rates are based on 4 or more nights being booked, with us counting on the weekend being booked to stay in the "black" financially.  Most of our bookings tend to be 4-night weekends, such as Wednesday–Sunday or Thursday–Monday. A Saturday check-in or check-out disrupts this pattern, effectively leaving 50% of highest revenue generating weekend unbooked. 

2. Discounted Weekly Rates:
   Weekly stays are offered at a discounted rate, because we assume the booking will only impact one weekend. When a Saturday-to-Saturday booking blocks two weekends, it creates a huge financial loss; that we can't absorb nor would we want to pass on to other guests.  

3. Our Team’s Schedule:
   Saturdays are the one day our hardworking cleaning crew takes off. Since a Saturday check-out would leave the home unavailable for same-day check-ins, this limits availability and further increases costs for everyone.  That said, based on years of experience with making the mistake of taking Saturday check-in or outs, we've also learned it is highly unlikely the Saturday would book.... but worth mentioning, it would be extremely difficult to turn any of the properties around on a Saturday without our full crew.

4. Lessons from Experience:
   A few years ago, two Saturday-to-Saturday bookings in one April (a week apart from each other) resulted in not a single day the rest of the month being booked, with fewer guests able to stay, as these 2 bookings, impacted 4 weekends. It was our worst April ever—something we’re working to avoid for the benefit of all our guests.

Planning Your Stay
For weekly stays, we recommend Sunday–Sunday (Mid May to the 1st week of August & Cruisin' the Coast week).  The rest of the year, Checking in any other day than Saturday we can work with!  If your plans absolutely require a Saturday check-in or check-out, please contact us directly to discuss options. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request, but be aware this will involve higher costs due to the challenges outlined above.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure all guests can enjoy their stays at a fair rate!

💎 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