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Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 871 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Fort Morgan, AL
  • Bon Secour Bay
    16 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. .This beach vacation home is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Fort Morgan.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬3 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.

Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More

Pair O Dice

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You deserve more than a simple condo for your next vacation, so step it up a notch and find yourself living beachfront in this fantastic Gulf Shores cottage! This eclectic home was built in the early 80's, yet has been continually updated to keep the classic charm while still staying modern. Located 150 yards from the western edge of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, you will have the white sand and spectacular views right at your fingertips. After sunbathing, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, or checking out Fort Morgan, return to home base and settle in for an evening of quality time. A home-cooked meal will be easy to prepare with the full kitchen waiting to assist with all of the appliances of home. Watch the colors of the sunset reflect of of emerald gulf waters and head inside for a movie night as the stars come out. With so much fun to be had, what are you waiting for?

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Snowbird-friendly
Dog-friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 768 sq ft (71 sq m)

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

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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 and a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

67454

Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hampton O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Week long getaway
Check in was a breeze. I knew this was an older house with some cosmetic issues when we reserved it. What we didnt count on was the broken chair no skillet broken outdoor shower, and the Cockroaches. Thats where i draw the line. They were in the bathroom and and a couple in the kitchen. When i messaged Vacas they told me to use use the spray provided and basically take care of it ourselves.. the location was beautiful and very peaceful. But overall we would not stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Fabulous quiet beach. Beautiful dunes. The house was very clean and just what we needed. It would however benefit from a little updating and TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away
We were there 9 nights- the view is amazing the home is old but was clean. Few things could be improved for a better experience but it served our purpose of getting away and not having too many neighbors.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Lovely spot with less than a minute walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jo M., Granger, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic location - property could use some work
This was a wonderful place to stay for a week with our dog. The location is perfect - very close to the beach. The deck has a gate to keep dog from wandering. The house itself could use some work, which we already knew from previous reviews. The kitchen cupboard doors are falling apart, and we found mouse droppings in the silverware drawer. There was a rat in the laundry room. We only used the master bedroom and found it comfortable, with a good view of the beach from the patio door. The patio door opened/closed with great difficulty, however. The patio door to the living room opened/closed well, so we just used that door instead. The bathroom apparently just had some trim work done, and the trim hasn't been painted, giving the room an unfinished appearance. With some attention to these details, this would be an outstanding rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Charles R., Monroe, LA

Great Winter Trip to Ft Morgan
For a winter trip this was a good location. House needs some TLC. Older house with very few recent improvements. Whoever is performing repairs in the house needs to keep their day job!! Definitely not a professional carpenter. Most areas in the house were clean but it needs a good "deep cleaning" throughout. Spider webs on the walls in one bedroom, kitchen utensils had to be cleaned before use. Some of the kitchen drawers contain construction supplies while another had rodent droppings inside. Couldnt get the tv in the den to work. No big deal in the summer as most are on the beach most of the time but we needed it the winter. The tv in the master bedroom is a 24 inch tv, need binoculars to see it from the bed. Time to upgrade that tv for sure. A matress upgrade is needed in the master bedroom too. Sliding glass door in the master bedroom leading to the deck is in dis-repair. Has to be forced open. You can see it is worn out before ever getting in it. For a true "beach trip" this location is awesome. The walk from the house to the beach is shorter than most walks from a condo. GREAT LOCATION! House needs to be completely remodeled and soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Second time staying at this property so we pretty well knew what to expect. Older property but has it’s charm. A couple of small item: 1. New refridgator but should have door hinged to open the other way. 2. Gate at top of stairs need to have hinges fixed. 3. Railing at ramp by parking needs to be repaired. 4. Outside shower door is off it’s hinges. 5. Main shower tile is somewhat suspect and causing water to leak to the flooring. This is destroying the sub-flooring. 6. Kitchen toaster has a bad heating and only toast on one side.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ondrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star View, 3 Star Home
The view and proximity to the beach are incredible, but the home is definitely lacking. My husband and I (along with our 2 pups) first stayed in this home 2 years ago. We noticed from the pictures that some updates had been made to the home, so we decided to give it another shot, mainly because of the convenient beach access. The walkway is so nice and really makes getting to the beach a breeze! During our first stay, the shower appeared to be newly tiled, but we found on this trip that several tiles were falling off and appeared moldy. Updates were also made to the flooring, but the floors were wavy and uneven. There were several soft spots that made us feel uneasy when walking through the home. The king sized bed is extremely broken in, and pretty much forces you to sink into the middle. My husband and I did not find it to be very comfy. The WiFi was decent, but we did have to reset the router a few times during our stay. The keypad stays locked even after you've entered the code. Be sure you have access to your code at all times or you will find yourself locked out! I really hate to harp on the negatives because this home has so much potential!!! The owners of this home have a prime location, but this home definitely deserves some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware
Pair o dice had lots of major problems that made it impossible to stay. No AC, no working freg and the smell, just to ne a few. We were there less than 6 hours. We are now trying to work with Vacasa to get our money back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

mitch h.

House
Older home needs a lot of work
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't beat it for the price
Shows its age and furnishings are so-so. Fantastic location and beautiful view, excellent kitchen. Bring your own blankets, ventilation is spotty, fiercely cold in some places and hot in others.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bradley W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House “2” — location and view “10”
The house had bugs, there were traps in several places, the updates that it had underwent were obviously DIY. The popcorn ceiling kept falling chunk by chunk our entire visit. The last day we were there we were greeted by a giant cockroach. Not something you want to see when you are packing your bags to bring back home. HOWEVER!!! The view from the deck and the location of the house was amazing. If the house could get some serious updates it would be an absolute jewel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Beach
The beach as stated in the listing was directly across the sand dune. What they didn't mention was that this was on a "private" road and the beach area which was only about 75 yrds away was very much like having your own private beach that "was" dog friendly. Wife and I and dog would get up every morning and set on the "really" nice balcony and not say a word and listen to ocean waves. Very peaceful and quiet. Loved it beyond belief. Will be going back in the fall after Labor day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emlyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Have stayed in the Fort Morgan area for MANY years in many properties. This location is perfect. The house is nothing fancy, but very very comfortable and perfect for a pet to accompany you to the beach. Could have used a little information about how to operate the TV's. Never could figure it out so happily we had better things to do!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
$1,000,000 view/location
PRIME BEACH ACCESS 200yds from door-boardwalk is directly in front of property; quiet, private and just what we wanted since beach and home are dog friendly. This older property needs some TLC but the King bed is comfortable, there was clean bedding/towels, shower had great H2O pressure, new fridge, large deck with 4 chairs, table and lounge chair make it all worth it. *If you have trouble with stairs, there are 16 to enter home *If you’re > 6’2 watch out for ceiling fans. All considered, we’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway
As far as location goes, this house can’t be beat! Easy beach access right outside with what feels like your own personal boardwalk. The deck was perfect for drinking morning coffee while listening to the sounds of the ocean! You can tell it’s an older home and it needs some minor repairs but it was cozy and the bed was extremely comfortable. And the fact that our dog could join us on vacation was awesome. He loved it too! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Right on the beach no frills place. Relaxing trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Killer deck and gulf view
This little beach cabin was just right. The porch was perfect for coffee (not at night bc of no see ums) and listening to the waves. We saw sharks, rays and dolphins, a rabbit and I even heard a whiporwhill. The beach was so empty (first week of June!!). I would like to point out there are 15 steps you must climb to enter the property. Also, the cabin has obviously endured a lot of storms and water damage ( which didn’t bother us at all) and could use some updates including an air conditioning revamp. That being said, the photos online show exactly what you’re getting. Our chihuahua loved the deck and house. It was a great short escape for us and I would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Clean and very close to the beach. Everything works.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tina D.

Nice beach location.
We had a great time in Gulf Shores Alabama! Spent every day and evening at the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Justin H.

Great location and view but not a great house.
Good location and great view. This property has good and bad qualities. Like I said good view, great location. Inside the house was less then mediocre. It was cleanish and everything worked. Plenty of towels, blankets, places to sit. The kitchen floor was wavy, meaning not level at all. Some tiles were cracked. The bathroom was small, which is ok, but the floor leaned toward the drain in the shower. If you went outside while someone was showering you could see water coming out of the bottom of the house. I understand that it’s been a rental since the early 90’s but I think for what you will get for rent you could update it a little. Or just keep up on maintenance things. Overall I won’t stay there again but for a quick getaway next to the beach it was good enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bernard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic with amazing location
The communication was excellent. Do not expect perfection as it is very rustic, but we like that. Really enjoyed the stay and the bed slept very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021