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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    5 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    73 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this cottage in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Gulf State Park and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. .This family-friendly cottage is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Fort Morgan.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive
  • West Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Seafood Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 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.

LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard

This cozy nautical cottage is located on a large, secluded, wooded lot about halfway down the Ft Morgan peninsula. The shady moss covered oaks in the back yard give way to a lovely view of Mobile Bay . Relax on the large screened porch or take a short walk down to the Bay. In addition, the cottage is located only two miles from the Mobile Street access to the Gulf of Mexico where there is free parking and a boardwalk over the dunes to soft white sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming, fishing, walking or shelling. Neat, clean, attractively decorated. Fishermen will love having room to park their boat and the short distance to public launching. Charter fishing close by.

Golfer's Paradise: Who could ask for more than a beach house and top of the line golf courses! The Peninsula Golf Club is located just four miles East. It features 18 holes, a pro shop, and restaurant. In addition you will find tennis courts and a swim fitness center. If you want to change things up a bit try the 36 holes of Pure Palmer Golf at Craft Farms, Cotton Creek, and Cypress Bend just an 15 minute drive away. Want more? Play Kiva Dunes or the Golf Club of the Wharf; both are just five miles away.

Fishermen welcome: For avid fishermen who want to bring their boat to the beach but avoid the high cost of properties with piers and docks, this cottage is perfect. The large yard has room for parking a boat and a public launch is just minutes away. The Shell Banks Reef is just out in front of the property for great bay fishing. For those wanting to fish the Gulf of Mexico, a launch a little further down makes getting into the gulf a short and easy trip.

Don't have a boat? Charter fishing services are close by. What could be easier!

Enjoy the City's recreation and special events: The City of Gulf Shores has a fantastic recreation center with daily, weekly, or monthly rates. It features an indoor temperature controlled swimming pool, basketball courts, fitness room, indoor track, ping pong and pool tables, water aerobics, yoga and other fitness classes.

In the winter the city's Special Events Department sponsors an outstanding series of performances.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Martha Howard, Realtor, EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only!

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed w/fee per pet & signed pet agreement

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 233 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway!
Loved the porch and fenced-in yard. The cottage is close to everything. I spent one day at the zoo and another at the Fort. My dogs loved the yard and porch and all the new smells.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
secluded and peaceful
great location, loved the fenced in yard, very convenient. The house cozy clean and well stocked. We would have loved not having to go into fenced yard to enter. The key didnt work in the front door. we didnt want to leave a light on due to mosquitos. we bought a couple flash lights and that helped. The master bedroom was very comfortable. everything was clean, loved the screened in porch, shady and cool in the mornings easy to let our 2 dogs out of the bedroom to the porch and yard. I think they loved it as much as we did. It was nice to be away from traffic and still be a few minutes away. Lots of beaches to choose from
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B., Montrose, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet and secluded location
Very nice place accessible to the more quiet and less touristy area of Gulf Shores/Ft Morgan. Nice place for the pups and fenced yard. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hurricane Evacuation Shelter
We have a 140 pound Great Dane. There were no problems booking this stay as were evacuating from the Big Bend area of Florida for Hurricane Helene. The owner was incredibly kind is accepting not only our Doggo, but an unusual check-in time due to the evacuation. The house was perfect for us. A great screened porch allowed us to sit outside without mosquitoes dining on us and the fenced yard allowed our dog to investigate, wander, and do her business. It may not be the fanciest house, nor the biggest but for what we needed, when we needed it, with the issues we presented (xl dog + evacuation constraints) it was perfect. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Prospect Ky USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!!!
Loved, loved, loved it!!!! Martha and Wayne felt like family.I ended up by myself with my 2 pups. My husband was ill and could not make it. I told myself why not go!!!! Have not done something like this since I was single. Felt safe with my 2 pups. Martha and Wayne and their son nearby. Thanks for a great time!!!! Donna
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage in the perfect location
I stayed with my two teenagers and my dog. Plenty of space for everyone to have downtime. Quiet area, but close to both Fort Morgan and Gulf shores. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Home is small but serves its purpose and fit my family of 5 just fine. Nice little strip of beach on the bay behind the home to fish. Home is away from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores but close enough to join in when looking for something to do. Property was clean and did not smell like a property that lets dogs stay. Love that! Check in and out was smooth! Overall a great little place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We stayed here for a week in late June. It was my husband and our 12 year old son. It was close enough to major attractions in Gulf Shores, but was very quite in the evenings. We didn't grill, but they have a nice grill and patio table in the yard. They have a screened in back porch which was perfect for reading in the evenings ( with a lamp!). The home was clean and had all the items we needed. I might recommend that the knives be sharpened ( all the ones I tried were dull). They beds were very nice and we had nice sleep. We would recommend it for someone with perhaps one child or maybe even two children. The outside yard was fenced in so I could also see it being nice for younger kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Dog friendly spot
Dog friendly, with fenced in yard, less than 20 minutes to beach. Simple house, nothing fancy but did the job.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We stayed for a month at this lovely cottage. The location, 7 miles from Gulf Shores' main drag, was perfect, close enough for convenient outings, far enough from the hubbub. The cottage had comfortable beds, decorated nicely, kitchen had everything we needed. Best of all, we were able to bring our dog, with a fenced yard, and ample room for him to stretch his legs. Our host was accessible with great communication. Highly recommended!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent as always
We love staying here!!! It’s convenient, our fur boy Mako loves the fenced in yard, and it’s so peaceful to sit on the back deck and listen to nature! This is our favorite place to stay and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely as always!
We love staying here! This made our second time and it’s a great location, clean, relaxing and love the fenced area for our fur boy Mako! Martha is an excellent host!!! We will be back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
Perfect location, quiet and peaceful, great for pets, especially senior dogs like ours, and as our first VRBO experience we have nothing but great things to say about the home. Definitely looking forward to returning next year for our now annual vacation to the Gulf Coast
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhea D., Lebanon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Getaway
This property was perfect! Even cuter in person! Was clean and had everything you needed for a relaxing quiet stay! The fenced in yard was awesome for our doggo! Location is great especially if you don’t want to be right in middle of hustle and bustle but only a 10-15 min drive to all the action. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage for weekend getaway
This was a perfect & adorable cottage with lots of privacy with a screened-in back porch. Beautiful trees with Spanish moss. Lovely and perfect spot for my husband's & my weekend getaway! Hope to return soon! Definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Cabin was very clean and cozy! We were very glad to find a place we could take our dog along with us. Communication with the host was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shady Shack
Loved the time there, night sounds were awesome. Martha was awesome, know why she is the Super Host. We will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Peaceful place to stay and relax, but close enough to drive for entertainment. Loves screened in back porch was the best. Coffee and 2 rocking chairs, what can beat that?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie R., Batavia Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Shady Shack
Easy check in, cottage was very clean and comfortable . Enjoyed the nearby dog beach and returning to the cottage to relax. Very nice stay, dogs loved it and so did we!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax
Oh usually stay right in beach, but this time we tried something g different. We stayed at the Shady Shack, and we are so happy we did. We spent most of our time on back porch looking out over the old oak trees with a slice of Mobile Bay in perfect view. The breeze was lovely. We did not want to leave. We were just minutes from access to fort Morgan Beach, so we would go and stay in morning a couple of hours, and then again in evening to walk our dog, who also have it a 5 star rating! Thank you so much. I think we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannen K., Columbia, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet perfection
Love hanging on the back porch and listening to the outside. Mobile Street a mile away for the beach is perfect. Kitchen has almost anything you need if thats how you vacation. Plenty of parking
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Waukesha, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cozy cottage
We enjoyed the cottage and the location. Wish the weather would have been better. The screen porch was our favorite and our dog loved it.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
February Beach Getaway with Lab
So happy we found Martha's Shady Shack Cottage for our getaway. We had a wonderful stay. Martha was a great host, easy to work with and very responsive when needed for questions. The cottage was perfect for us and had everything we needed. Our yellow lab loved playing ball in the fenced in yard. She has lots of property to walk, all the way to the bay! We visited several beaches close by and especially liked the one near Morgantown subdivision. (just a few mile drive). We plan to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023