Coming to Keesler Air Force Base for training, temporary duty or another official assignment with your team?
Your TDY stay does not have to mean spending days or weeks in separate hotel rooms or small furnished condos.
The NERV Haven offers Keesler AFB TDY lodging for teams of 2–6 travelers in a spacious three-bedroom home in nearby Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
With 2 king bedrooms, 1 queen bedroom, a full kitchen, in-home laundry, generous living space and parking for up to 4 vehicles, your team can stay together while still having room to work, recharge and maintain some privacy.
Our online TDY team rate is designed for 2–3 travelers staying together. If your team has 4–6 travelers, The NERV Haven can accommodate the larger group, but the additional travelers are priced and documented separately.
Traveling with 2–3 TDY travelers? Book directly online.
Traveling with 4–6? Call 228-300-7333 before booking so we can arrange the additional travelers correctly.
A TDY stay with room to step outside, slow down and recharge after the workday.
TDY as a Team? Stay Together in Comfort.
TDY is not always a one-person trip.
Training classes, technical assignments, project work and mission-related travel can bring several members of the same team to Keesler at the same time.
Keesler is a major training installation. Its official Newcomers Guide provides information for personnel arriving at Keesler, including a dedicated TDY-to-Keesler resource.
Once your team is authorized for off-base lodging, the question becomes: do you want everyone scattered among separate hotel rooms, or would staying together work better?
At The NERV Haven, your team shares one home while still having three separate bedrooms.
For a three-person team, each traveler can have a private bedroom.
For four to six travelers, rooms can be shared while everyone still benefits from the kitchen, living room, laundry and other common areas.
That can be particularly useful when your team is attending the same training, working on the same assignment or keeping similar schedules.
Three Bedrooms for Keesler TDY Teams
The sleeping arrangement is one of the clearest differences between The NERV Haven and conventional TDY lodging.
Johanna’s Faith & Charity
The primary bedroom has a king bed, giving one traveler or two teammates sharing a room a spacious place to settle in during a longer assignment.
Migrant’s Rest
The second bedroom also has a king bed and includes a working desk.
Lady Sargasso
The third bedroom has a queen bed and its own distinctive design.
For three colleagues, that means three separate bedrooms rather than three separate hotel reservations.
For a larger team, it means up to six people can stay under one roof.
Two king bedrooms and one queen bedroom give TDY teams the option to stay together without giving up personal space.
Traveling to Keesler with a team of 2–3?
Check your dates and stay together in one three-bedroom home.
A Little More Luxury During Your TDY Stay
Most TDY lodging is sold almost entirely on practicality.
How close is it to the gate? Does it have Wi-Fi? Is there a washer and dryer? Can you get the documentation you need?
Those things matter. The NERV Haven provides the practical amenities needed for a longer stay too.
But if you are away from home for days or weeks, there is another question worth asking:
What is it going to feel like when you come home at the end of the day?
The NERV Haven was created around the idea of New Energy. Regenerative Vigor.
For someone on TDY, that idea becomes very practical.
You can cook instead of eating another restaurant meal. Sit in a living room instead of on the edge of a hotel bed. Exercise, read, watch a movie or spend time with your colleagues.
And when you want some space, you have a home large enough to find it.
The difference is not luxury for luxury’s sake.
It is having more space, more comfort and thoughtful amenities during an assignment that may already demand a great deal from you.
More than a place to sleep — a comfortable living space where your team can settle in after the workday.
TDY Team Pricing for 2–6 Travelers
The NERV Haven’s TDY model is designed around team travel rather than individual TDY stays.
Teams of 2–3
Our online TDY team rate is structured for 2–3 travelers sharing The NERV Haven.
If your team has two or three people and your off-base lodging is authorized, you can check availability and proceed directly to booking.
Teams of 4–6
The home can accommodate up to six overnight guests.
For teams larger than three, the additional travelers are priced separately for their TDY lodging and require additional documentation.
Call 228-300-7333 before booking a four- to six-person TDY stay so we can arrange the reservation correctly.
Larger Teams
We know training classes, project groups and mission teams can sometimes be larger than six.
The NERV Haven cannot accommodate more than six overnight guests. However, if only part of your larger team needs lodging with us, call and we can discuss whether the home can work as part of your team’s lodging plan.
Team of 4–6?
Call us so we can arrange the additional traveler pricing and documentation.
TDY-Ready Lodging Documentation Provided
Military travel requires more documentation than an ordinary leisure stay.
The NERV Haven can provide an itemized TDY lodging folio for your stay.
Your lodging documentation can show:
- traveler or paying guest name
- lodging provider information
- property information
- check-in and check-out dates
- nightly lodging charges
- cleaning fee
- applicable taxes and other charges shown separately
- payments received
- total lodging cost
- paid-in-full or remaining balance information
The goal is simple: when it is time to complete your travel voucher, you have proper lodging documentation rather than relying only on a standard vacation-rental booking confirmation.
Travelers attending applicable courses at Keesler can also review the official Keesler 333rd Training Squadron page, which provides student information and access to its welcome materials.
What Will My TDY Lodging Folio Look Like?
Below is an example of the type of itemized folio The NERV Haven can provide for a TDY stay.
Sample for illustration only. Actual nightly rates, cleaning fees, taxes, traveler information and payment details will reflect your individual stay. Click the image to enlarge it.
Before Booking Off-Base Lodging at Keesler
The NERV Haven provides lodging and supporting documentation. We do not determine whether a particular off-base stay is authorized or reimbursable under your orders.
The Defense Travel Management Office’s official DoD Lodging guidance states that travelers on TDY to U.S. military installations are required to use adequate DoD lodging when it is available before moving to other lodging options.
If you are attending training at Keesler on TDY orders, review the lodging instructions applicable to your course before booking. The official Keesler 333rd TRS Student Welcome Packet includes specific guidance for its TDY students regarding per diem and commercial lodging.
You can also review Keesler’s official Base Lodging information for Keesler lodging resources and contact information.
Requirements can vary based on your orders, unit, course and type of travel, so confirm the lodging requirements that apply to your specific assignment.
Once that is taken care of, we can take care of the stay.
Official Keesler & DoD Resources
Why Choose a Home Instead of Several TDY Hotel Rooms?
Sometimes the hotel beside the gate is exactly what you need.
If being as close to Keesler as physically possible is your highest priority, The NERV Haven may not be the right choice.
Our proposition is different.
Suppose three colleagues are spending several weeks at Keesler.
Three hotel rooms give each traveler somewhere to sleep.
A three-bedroom home gives each traveler somewhere to sleep plus a kitchen, living room, laundry facilities and shared space.
Instead of coordinating where to meet every evening, your team already has a common place.
Instead of eating every meal out, you have a kitchen.
Instead of working, eating and relaxing from one hotel room, you have different spaces for different parts of the day.
For a longer assignment, those differences become more meaningful.
Stay in Ocean Springs While Assigned to Keesler AFB
The NERV Haven is located in Ocean Springs , just east of Biloxi.
Choosing Ocean Springs means accepting a short commute rather than staying immediately beside the base.
In return, you come back after work to a residential home and a coastal town with independent restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, shops, bars and live music.
If you want to go out after work, explore our guides to Ocean Springs restaurants, bars and nightlife and outdoor activities.
Or you can do absolutely nothing.
Come home. Make dinner. Sit down. Watch television. Take a walk. Get ready for tomorrow.
For a multi-day or multi-week assignment, having some separation between where you work and where you live can be a feature rather than an inconvenience.
Your assignment may be in Biloxi, but your evenings can feel distinctly Ocean Springs.
A Full Kitchen for Longer TDY Assignments
Restaurant meals are convenient for a few days.
Eating every meal in a restaurant for several weeks is something different.
The NERV Haven has a fully functional kitchen with quality cookware and the equipment needed to prepare real meals.
You can make breakfast before an early reporting time, prepare dinner after work, keep groceries and leftovers, and accommodate team members whose schedules do not always match.
A kitchen also gives you choices.
Some nights you may want to explore our recommended Ocean Springs restaurants .
Other nights, you may simply want to come home and eat.
For a longer TDY stay, that flexibility matters.
A fully equipped kitchen gives longer TDY stays flexibility that a standard hotel room cannot.
Laundry Without Leaving the House
When you are away for more than a few days, laundry stops being a nice amenity and becomes part of ordinary life.
The NERV Haven has an in-home washer and dryer, giving TDY travelers the ability to pack lighter and handle uniforms, workwear and everyday clothing without relying on a laundromat or hotel laundry service.
It is not the most glamorous feature of the house.
During a longer assignment, it may be one of the ones you appreciate most.
In-home laundry is one of the practical details that can make a longer assignment considerably easier.
Room to Recharge After Training
After a full day at Keesler, sometimes the biggest difference between a hotel room and a home is simply having somewhere else to go.
At The NERV Haven, you can read, watch television, exercise, cook, spend time with your team or find some space to yourself.
The home also includes wellness-focused amenities designed around recovery and relaxation, including a dedicated wellness nook, stationary bike, yoga equipment and Shiatsu foot massagers.
That brings us back to the philosophy behind the house:
New Energy. Regenerative Vigor.
Your assignment may be demanding.
Your lodging doesn’t have to feel that way.
Thoughtful wellness amenities give you somewhere to recharge after a full day at Keesler.
Traveling With Multiple Vehicles?
A TDY team may arrive with several rental cars or personal vehicles, particularly when team members have different schedules or responsibilities.
The NERV Haven offers parking for up to four vehicles, making it easier for a small team to maintain independent transportation during the assignment.
TDY Doesn’t Have to Feel Like a Hotel Stay
There is nothing wrong with a hotel room for a short trip.
But TDY assignments can be much longer than ordinary business travel.
And when several members of the same team are traveling together, lodging becomes more than somewhere to sleep.
The NERV Haven gives smaller Keesler TDY teams another option:
Two king bedrooms. One queen bedroom. Up to six guests.
A full kitchen.
In-home laundry.
Room to spread out.
Parking for multiple vehicles.
Wellness amenities.
Itemized TDY lodging documentation.
And somewhere that feels like a home when the workday is over.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keesler AFB TDY Lodging
How many TDY travelers can stay at The NERV Haven?
The NERV Haven accommodates up to six overnight guests in three bedrooms with two king beds and one queen bed.
Is The NERV Haven intended for TDY teams?
Yes. Our TDY offering is designed primarily for teams of 2–6 travelers who would prefer to stay together rather than book multiple separate hotel rooms or furnished units.
Can three TDY travelers each have their own bedroom?
Yes. A three-person team can give each traveler a private bedroom.
How do I book for four to six TDY travelers?
Our online TDY team rate is structured for up to three travelers. For teams of four to six, call 228-300-7333 or email stay@thenervhaven.com before booking so the additional traveler pricing and documentation can be arranged.
Do you provide an itemized lodging receipt?
Yes. TDY guests can receive an itemized lodging folio showing applicable nightly lodging charges, cleaning fees, taxes and other applicable charges, payments and stay information to support their travel-voucher documentation.
Can I book off-base lodging before confirming my authorization?
Confirm the lodging requirements that apply to your specific orders before booking. The official DoD lodging guidance generally requires adequate DoD lodging to be used when available, and applicable Keesler training guidance may require non-availability documentation before a student books off base.
Where can I find Keesler’s official TDY student guidance?
Applicable students can review the Keesler 333rd Training Squadron Student Welcome Packet and the Keesler Newcomers Guide.
Does staying at The NERV Haven guarantee TDY reimbursement?
No. Authorization and reimbursement are determined under the traveler’s orders and applicable government travel requirements. The NERV Haven provides lodging and supporting documentation but does not determine reimbursement eligibility.
Does the home have a kitchen and laundry?
Yes. The NERV Haven has a full kitchen and in-home washer and dryer, which can be especially useful for longer TDY assignments.
Is there parking for the team?
Yes. The property accommodates parking for up to four vehicles.
Not traveling on military TDY orders? If your trip is for civilian business, a conference or another work assignment in the area, see our guide to business travel in Biloxi .
Ready to Book Your Keesler TDY Stay?
Traveling with 2–3 TDY travelers?
If your off-base lodging is authorized, check your dates and book your team’s stay directly.
Traveling with 4–6 TDY travelers?
The NERV Haven accommodates up to six overnight guests.
Call 228-300-7333 before booking so we can arrange pricing and documentation for the additional travelers.
Have a Question First?
Call 228-300-7333.
We can answer questions about the property, team size, length of stay or the lodging documentation we provide.
Want to see more of the home? Explore the full NERV Haven gallery.
Want to explore the area before your stay? See our Ocean Springs guide.
The NERV Haven
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Keesler AFB TDY lodging for teams of 2–6 travelers.
New Energy. Regenerative Vigor.