Hospitality runs deep in our family. As an advanced practice nurse with years of experience in leadership and caregiving, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding what people need most, especially when it’s time to recharge and find peace. My husband, a seasoned hotelier and general manager of a prominent New Orleans hotel, shares this passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. Together, we bring a unique blend of care and expertise to Southern Coast Stays, ensuring every guest feels truly at home.
Our journey into hosting was born from a dream we’ve shared for years: to combine our collective experiences into creating inviting spaces that guests would yearn to return to again and again.
Teresa and John
Welcome to Southern Coast Stays!
Our dream became reality in September 2022 when we purchased our first property, Camellia Cove, in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. Nestled near a tranquil river and surrounded by vintage Camellias, this riverview retreat embodied the serenity we’d long sought to offer our guests. Our family has spent many years enjoying vacations and weekend getaways in this sweet community and to have a place of our own here is truly a dream come true.
In December 2023, our vision expanded with the addition of Magnolia Beach, a stunning coastal home in Bay St. Louis/Waveland, Mississippi. This property holds special meaning for us, as it symbolizes resilience and renewal in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Today, it stands as a peaceful escape with breathtaking Gulf views, complementing the charm of our riverview home.
Our properties celebrate the natural beauty and heritage of the Gulf Coast. From the Camellias in Alabama to the Magnolias in Mississippi, these state flowers provide the botanical inspiration woven into our homes… and our story. With the help of talented tradesmen and an interior designer, we’ve lovingly crafted spaces that are warm, cozy, and filled with Southern charm.
Whether you seek riverview calm or coastal elegance, we welcome you to Southern Coast Stays. We hope our homes provide the rest and rejuvenation you deserve. We take pride in hosting these world-class Southern Coast Stays. It’s our greatest hope that our guests will fall in love with these homes and the Gulf Coast just as we have.