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Moss Point Oaks Bed
Breakfast. 4401 Welch St Moss Point, MS 39563 Toll Free 1-877-MPOAKS1 (877-676-2571) Local (228) 474-1367
Fax (228) 474-1772. Contact the Innkeeper. Featuring:Two finely appointed
guest roomsFull
BreakfastsReceptions
WeddingsShowers. Moss Point Oaks is the first and so far the only Eco-Certified lodging facility in the Southeast United States. We have been awarded a two star designation by Sustainable Travel International. We are firmly dedicated to environmentally friendly practices and raising the ecological cultural awareness of the community. If you would like to help, please visit. Sustainable Travel Int'l before booking your flight. If you are travelling a distance of 5000 miles or more we offer a 10% discount if you book at least 7 days. For more information on what we are doing check out our Sustainable Practices in the menu on the right. We invite you to experience the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the playground of the South. Please visit. The Gulf Coast
Convention Visitors
Bureau for more information. Check out our
tour packages via the link on the right. We are offering combination
room, river
tour and meal packages for your convenience all reasonably priced. A portion of the proceeds will be used to benefit the Pascagoula River Audubon
Center. We also offer other specials for
business, military and long term travelers. The Pascagoula River basin offers ecological habitats, nature trails and wildlife preserves, sport fishing water fun. Pascagoula River Audubon
Center is now open in Moss Point. for a list of birds we have sighted in our own backyard habitat. Don't miss the upcoming. Pascagoula River Nature Festival. Along the Mississippi gulf coast you'll find Arts festivals, cultural festivals, the Spring Pilgrimage,
casinos, Cruisin' the Coast, seafood
restaurants, and a myriad of other activities to hold your interest the entire year long. Moss Point Oaks is conveniently located near all of these activities. The house is the 2nd oldest surviving dwelling in the River City. It was built by John Hill in 1870. His descendants lived in the home until it's restoration was completed in 2002. We offer
2 guest rooms with private
baths upstairs. The Camellia
room is furnished with an original 1890's Lillian Russell s
pool bed with canopy and features a sitting area and
bath with a
whirlpool tub. The Magnolia
room features a 1920's Federal bed and the
bath has an antique ball foot
tub. Downstairs, our guests are welcome to use the common
room,
tea room; and a sunny
breakfast nook with a stained glass hanging, diffusing light in soft tones. A modest collection of antiques, beautiful chandeliers, ceiling fans, 12 foot ceilings, transoms over the doors, heart of pine floors and ceilings and tongue-and-groove walls, central heat and air, and both wired and
wireless hi-speed
internet access are featured in the dwelling. Oak, camellia, pecan and magnolia trees grace the grounds and a scattering of informal
gardens are featured for our guests to enjoy and commune with nature from our large front porch or the 900 sq ft deck with a gazebo and hot
tub. We are sure you will be delighted watching birds and other wildlife playing in the yard and ponds. Please use the links displayed to the right to see more of the BB and explore opportunities of interest along the gulf coast. The city of Moss Point is located at the confluence of the Pascagoula and Escatawpa rivers along a major migratory bird route. Spring and Fall witness a major influx of birds stopping over to rest up from their migrations. Bald Eagles and Swallow tail kites are commonly spotted along with hummingbirds, red cockaded woodpeckers and owls. Stop in and we'll introduce you to the neighborhood barn owl sleeping in an old Magnolia tree next door. The BB has been featured in the local
newspapers, the Mississippi Press and the Sun Herald, on many occasions as well as two local
television stations. Come by and sit a spell; take your shoes off and let the peace and tranquility wash over you. We Accept the following forms of payment as well as personal traveller's cheques.
Moss Point Oaks Bed
Breakfast Sustainablity Policy. Since it's opening in 2004, Moss Point Oaks has operated in an ecologically responsible, environmentally
healthy manner. Or efforts have recently been rewarded by Sustainable Travel International's 2-star Eco-Certification In an effort to be an example to other BB's, hotels/motels,
restaurants and other
businesses on the Gulf Coast, and with an eye toward continued improvement, we have joined with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Pascagoula River Basin Alliance, Moss Point
Business Association, the Moss Point
Garden Club, the Moss Point Women's
Club, the Moss Point Ecotourism Advisory Council, Moss Point Active Citizens (MPAC), who all share the goals of preserving and protecting the environment and our natural resources while promoting and improving our economy. Moss Point Oaks has also partnered with The Land Trust for Coastal Mississippi, The Nature Conservancy, the Mississippi Audubon Society,the National Wildlife Federation, the Sierra
Club and the Pascagoula River Basin Alliance to expand our knowledge and practice of preserving and protecting our environment and natural resources. Moss Point Oaks is certified with the National Wildlife Federation as a backyard habitat. Found at the confluence of the Escatawpa and Pascagoula rivers, Moss Point has a wealth of
beauty, natural wonders and resources. The Pascagoula river is the last remaining undamned, free flowing major river in the lower 48 states. This river is also a major migratory path for some 329 species of birds, and the bayous of both rivers are home to a multitude of wildlife and flora. Moss Point Oaks is dedicated to living in harmony with, and to help protect the environs of these rivers as we host lovers, watchers and students of these wonders of nature and natural resources of this area, and pledges to continually educate ourselves, our employees, guests, and vendors as we update and improve our policies and actions to achieve this harmony. To this end, Moss Point Oaks has implemented policies and procedures that address waste reduction, re-use of goods, recycling, environmentally preferable purchasing, environmentally
safe pest management, water quality protection, energy water conservation and other affects to the Bed
Breakfast, the community, and the planet. Recognizing our obligation to our guests, employees, community, and future generations, Moss Point Oaks established a recycle program and continually works with civic organizations, the community and local
businesses to encourage participation and to develop a recycle
center in the community. We currently recycle plastic bags, aluminum cans, tin cans,
newspapers, magazines, and ink cartridges. We also participate in the FreeCycle web program to encourage the re-use of pre-owned belongings in an effort to keep what we can out of the landfills. We encourage and participate in hazardous waste disposal drives, litter pick up drives both on land and in the rivers, County wide dump pick up campaigns, bird house work
shops, and tree planting and propagation workshops in order to improve and beautify our community and support our environment. We maintain a compost bin on the property for leaves, yard waste, vegetable and fruit cuttings,
coffee tea grounds and eggshells; further reducing the amount of solid waste being accumulated in the landfills. We adhere to the motto Reduce, Re-use Recycle for a
healthier tomorrow. In 2003 we began converting all light bulbs with more energy efficient models. We also began using Perfect Scents' soaps, lotions and personal care items made from all natural, biodegradable ingredients. These products are made and distributed by a local company. In 2004 we began using Melaleuka
laundry detergents and cleaning products which are non-toxic, non-phosphate, biodegradable, concentrates. These products are also packaged in biodegradable containers. We have installed low flow
shower heads, and verified all
toilets meet low flush standards. All faucets are scheduled to be replaced with low flow models within the next 6 months. Moss Point Oaks asks for your assistance in efforts to recycle, reduce and re-use. 1. There is a recycle container in your
bathroom for the following items: Aluminum cans, Plastic bags, Tin cans,
Newspapers, Magazines Plastic bottles. 2. Additionally, there is a compost can in the
kitchen for fruit/vegetable cuttings; or you may ask your host to remove them for you. 3. If you would like to join with us in conserving water and minimizing the release of detergents into the environment, please hang your towel(s) on the rack to be re-used one more day. 4. Bed linens will be changed every 2nd day or your stay unless you request a daily change. 5. To help us reduce and conserve energy make sure the thermostat is adjusted to 68 in the warm months and to 70 in the cooler months before you leave your
room and make sure your lights are turned off. 6. Please feel free to share any ideas you may have that would help us improve our efforts. Thank you, and the Earth thanks you too.
Sustainable Travel International. Mississippi Bed
Breakfast Association. Visit Mississippi One Porch At A Time. Mississippi Gulf Coast Bed
Breakfast Guild. The Bed and
Breakfast Search Engine. Planet BnB - a Bed and
Breakfast Directory. Planet BnB is proudly the only free submission Bed and
Breakfast directory built by BB Owners. Hotels and Bed
Breakfast online reservations. Hotels and
apartments in Bulgaria. Moss Point city guide. A destination guide and
business directory of Moss Point - add your Moss Point website for free. Moss Point Active Citizens. The Nature Conservancy. National Wildlife Federation.
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