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Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan
    1 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    7 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    4 min drive
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    86 min drive

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Spacious house within walking distance from beach ( less then 100 yards)
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Washer
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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (48)
The price is $190
per night
$447 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Spacious house within walking distance from beach ( less then 100 yards)

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Fort Morgan and 7 minutes by foot from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. .This vacation home is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 21.8 mi (35.2 km) from Gulf State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Fort Gaines - 44 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 44 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 85 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bakery - ‬48 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now!

'Busy Doin' Nothin' is located within a single family residential neighborhood- none of the crowded beaches, traffic, noise, etc. associated with some areas on the Gulf coast.

Restaurants and convenience stores located nearby. At last count, 13 golf courses in the area, Bon Secure National Wildlife Refuge, the Mobile Bay Ferry, Fort Morgan Historic Site, Alabama Birding Trail are all close by. For those that desire to 'shop 'til you drop', the Rivera Centre contains in excess of 100 factory outlet stores and is located in nearby Foley (approximately 10 miles north of Gulf Shores).

The world's most beautiful beach is located approximately 100 yards from your front door. The home has a wagon for your use in carrying necessary beach supplies, chairs, etc.- most of which are available at the home for your use. Because the home is located on the Fort Morgan Peninsula, Mobile Bay is directly north of the home, less than a 1/4 mile away, and offers fishing, crabbing, shrimping, etc. The home has crab traps available for your use-you will need to bring your own fishing equipment. A fishing pier is located on the Fort Morgan Historic Site and is available for your use at a nominal charge, and well as the public boat launch.

Alcohol is allowed on our beaches. As are pets. Please Contact me for any questions Regarding my Property- TINA

If your dates are not available, please check out our other properties.
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Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Tina Scarborough.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: DOGS ONLY - MUST Disclose Pet at time of Booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend Getaway
The property is spacious and comfortable. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach get away
Absolute gem of a property close to a fantastic beach. Immaculately clean, well furnished, and friendly hosts. Couldn't ask for anything more for a beach vacation. Thank you!! Can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great back to school getaway!!
Had a great time! House was as described, check in/ out was a breeze. Communication with owner was quick and efficient!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimla A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
WARNING!!! Nightmare Experience All Together
House was furnishing are garage sale quality. Dirty dishes in cabinets. Kitchen stove hood super filthy. Stairs are very unstable without proper rails for handicapped. Refrigerator was not working properly and has a note on it to the fact. Both refrigerators went out during 1st day. There was no where to put cold items. Ice chest had to be purchased. The main refrigerator was semi-cool on arrival. The note on refrigerator explain not to overload or keep open. I placed my insulin in the door and shut it. When I returned 3 hours later the refrigerator was hot as was my insulin. I notified owner and she sent repair man and her husband next morning. The husband apologized and brought ice for refrigerator. He inspected the hot refrigerator. Repair man came and clean dirty coils and stated refrigerator should cool down after a few hours and not to use till then. The repairman gave me a businesscard in case the refrigerator did not cooldown. The owner apologized and stated she would cover the cost of medication ruined. Now that I am home, the owner states there was nothing wrong with both refrigerators and I am after her money. Sad way to treat people but money is obviously an issue for this owner. To blame renters for know issues. Don’t trust these people with your vacation, find another property. WARNING
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was in great shape for our stay and the beach was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley L.

Nice....
Communication with the Owner was easy. Location was easy to find, and it was a short nice walk to the beach. Lots of room in the Kitchen/ Dining Room and Living Room. The whole area is very dog friendly. It should be noted the fourth bedroom is not a Queen and 2 twins, it is just a Queen bed. The floor in the master bathroom was not clean, but it seemed like everything else was. The stairs were a little shaky, which can happen over time at the beach, anyone who is not sure footed may have a hard time on them. Mostly my only warning is that the master bath is aggressively orange, lol. Be warned when you turn on the lights. All that being said, I would rent it again. It would make a great week or more stay, for a group of no more than 8, it has plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

George H.

Indecisive owner
The property was fine, although there was sand in one of the beds and a towel full of someone's hair, but overall okay. However the owner (who consented to us bringing 5 dogs, which I paid an extra fee for) tried to cancel my trip less than 24 hours prior to our arrival for a Christmas vacation. I assured her that they were well behaved. Apparently she expected a SPOTLESS place when we left. I got none of my deposit back. If you're bringing pets just a warning - make sure they don't shed!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Busy Doin Nothing
The house was very comfortable, spacious, and had everything we needed for a quiet vacation for my husband and I and our adult children. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Standing Ovation!
We loved our month stay at Busy Doin’ Nothin’!!! It was perfect for us and our dogs. The house was well stocked, clean and nicely furnished. The back yard was great for our dogs. The location was awesome—just a couple hundred steps to the beach. We really enjoyed meeting and talking with our neighbors and several others who come every October. We had a little hiccup with our WiFi. The owner was immediately on top of it. We were sad to leave today, but we will definitely be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed
Great place to stay! Plenty of room for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We rented this house to meet family members. Tha house was wonderful it was roomy and close to the beach. The neighborhood is quiet and beach is very family friendly and clean. The hosts were friendly and quickly responded to all our inquiries prior to our stay. Would highly recommend staying here and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip 2023
We had a wonderful time. Easy walk to the beach. House was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most Amazing Beach House!
Our family had an incredible vacation/ baseball tournament! This home was spacious, clean with amazing quiet beach access just about a football field from front door to sand! Comfy beds, nice size kitchen open to the dining area and living room. Lots of fun beach things, enjoyed some and added to the collection! Loved the covered parking, in the ground grill, outdoor shower and hose to keep the sand down in the house. The 3 full baths made it easy to clean up after the beach, tile floors throughout were easy to sweep up, laundry area was nice and bright and the berber carpet was a bonus touch in the bedrooms. Overall, very nice for a very away vacation! Thanks Tina and Joe!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Briana P.

Mostly Good
First, the good- -the A/C is a workhorse. The A/C kept us cool the whole stay! -Location is perfect! Close to the beach. -comfortable beds -wagon, beach things, nets, and crab traps provided!!! -Tina is great and very responsive. Side note- the starter supplies were more than expected due to previous reviews and enough to get us started on our stay. Issue- -there was visible dog hair on the floors and sheets of one bed. Tina took steps to resolve the issue and I am satisfied with the solution. Overall the good outweighs the one issue and I would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer get away
My family and I enjoyed our vacation. We were pleased to see the pictures really didn't do the place justice. Pet friendly area, and great house to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kera W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Party
My family was able to come visit for the holidays. This house was a perfect fit. Short walk to the beach and a very relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Margie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2022
Great trip! Awesome location 😊 We arrived later than expected in the night to find no paper products or cleaning supplies, but made due.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tina and Joe were great!
Very Roomy, Good location
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Trip
We were blessed to be able to visit Ft Morgan Beach for one month as a retirement ‘gift’ to ourselves and was my dream trip come true!! Was I ready to leave? NO!! We have been visiting Ft Morgan Beach doe about 10 years and we love it! Busy Doin Nothing was perfect for our trip as we had family & friends down to visit throughout the month! The owners, Tina & Joe, are so kind, quick to respond and genuinely just want visitors to relax and have a wonderful time! We would rent this home again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buice Beach Bash
Joe and Tina are absolutely the best!!! We got there early and she said if it was clean, go on in and start enjoying! We had plenty of room for everyone and the kitchen was Fully Stocked with everything you needed! She called/texted several times to make sure we had everything we needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better host or vacation. We’ll see you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family vacation.
It was very easy to rent the property and communicating with Tina was easy as well. She was very responsive to my questions. The property is very close to the beach and had everything we needed. The beach wasn’t crowded and Our daughter brought her dog and it was very pet friendly. Thanks for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

hailey g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house is just a very short walk to the beach. The beach was not too crowded. The house was perfect size and had plenty of dishes. The ice cream truck came by daily and was a hit with the kids! Never had any issues but did see owner while working on another property. Super nice guy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Cedar Falls, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tina and Joe were great landlords. They go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable.
The property is roomy, well maintained and fully stocked. The owners take the time to see if you need anything. and if there is a problem they address the problem promptly. The property is very close to the beach making it great for families. We were renting the home from Jan to Feb 2022 and if we return to Fort Morgan we’d look to rent from Tina and Joe again. They actually have available for rent 4 homes on adjoining properties. It’s hard to find homes to rent to people who have dogs. This property is pretty convenient for dogs since it has a grassed yard in the rear. We recommend this property for rental.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and well maintained
Short walk to the beach, great location. This is for those who enjoy the beach. My grandchildren had a marvelous time. Myself reminded me so much of Edisto Beach, but with clear waters. Great time. Thanks to Tina & Joe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021