Bay St Louis vs. Ocean Springs
Dated: August 20 2022
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Bay St Louis vs. Ocean Springs
These beautiful beachfront communities are on opposite sides of the MS Gulf Coast but offer very similar amenities and tourist attractions. More importantly, both markets are on FIRE!
Bay St. Louis offers a laid-back no “shirt, no shoes, no problem” attitude, stunning beaches, and a funky NOLA-influenced culture. The “Old Towne” area of Bay St. Louis is where all the action is! World-class restaurants, unique shops, and cool bars line the beach and offer gorgeous views of the marina, bay, and gulf. During the spring and summer months, locals and tourists enjoy a small street festival called “2nd Saturday”. Every second Saturday of the month crowds bike, golf cart, drive, or walk to bask in the sun, eat delicious food, listen to live music, and peruse the local shops and art galleries. Bay St Louis is often called a hidden gem, but in recent years has gained national attention for its affordability and hip, NOLA-influenced beach culture. Many Old Towne residents are in fact second homeowners or retirees from the NOLA area.
Just 50 minutes away on the other end of the Coast is another thriving gulf coast gem, Ocean Springs. Like Bay St. Louis, it offers a laid-back culture and lots of art, music, and great food year-round. In the bustling downtown area around Government Street, there is always something to do. New shops, restaurants, and bars are constantly popping up, giving locals and residents plenty to explore. The residential area between Government Street and Front Beach Drive is some of the most highly sought-after real estate on the entire Gulf Coast. These properties are walkable or “golfcart-able” to everything the downtown/Government street corridor has to offer, including the beautiful beaches of the area.
In this market, when more affordable “move-in ready” real estate becomes available in either Bay St. Louis or Oceans Springs, there is always a bidding frenzy! When shopping for real estate in these areas, you need to be ready to make a move as soon as your dream home hits the market. I’d love to tell you more about these areas and help you get prepared to buy, or assist you with marketing and selling your current home. Give me a call or text anytime!
April Cummins, Realtor
Cell: 228.731.0241
Office:228.357.5888
Brittany Geotes
Brittany and her husband, Andrew Geotes, own and manage NextHome Simplicity and their real estate photography company, UZZI Media. After seven years of university, Brittany became a Realtor in January....
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