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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8147 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Enjoy the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Fort Morgan1 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach4 min drive
Fort Gaines44 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

'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

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Property manager

Tina Scarborough.

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)

DOGS ONLY - MUST Disclose Pet at time of Booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please ensure that you have read and agreed to the rental agreement before confirming your reservation.

Let property owner know if you are bringing a pet. If owner finds you brought a pet without approval you will forfeit your refundable damage deposit.

Pet fee; $100 per pet

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Fort Morgan and Swift- Coles Historic Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Billy's Seafood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Fort Morgan - 1 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach - 4 min drive
Fort Gaines - 44 min drive
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 50 min drive
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 85 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now!?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now! on 4 May 2024 start from NZ$721.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book your Fall and Winter Vacation now! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

George H.

29 December 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

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.

29 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

23 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

6 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed

Great place to stay! Plenty of room for the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Tina Scarborough.

We are native Alabamians. We live in Tallassee, Alabama.
Joe and I enjoy actively participating in our Church, traveling with our friends, boat rides on Mobile Bay, fishing and shrimping, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, bike rides in the Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island area, and enjoying the prettiest beach in the world- here in Ft. Morgan!

Why they chose this property

The Fort Morgan area reminds us of how Gulf Shores was forty (40) years ago- prior to the proliferation of condos. Ft. Morgan is a quiet, peaceful place to relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beach, salt air, and the ever-present Gulf breezes; a community of single-family homes, with great neighbors and friends.

What makes this property unique

Only a short walk (less than 100 yards- length of football field) from the house to the beach. Our street (Bernard Court East) actually dead ends onto the beach- there is no cutting through other property owner's yards, or walking down the beach front road east or west to access the 'public' areas. The Gulf and Bay views (when leaves are off the trees in the Fall and Winter) can be enjoyed from the front deck. Since the house is located about a 1/4 mile away from Fort Morgan Marina, and approximately a mile from the Ft. Morgan historic site with public boat launch and fishing pier (to be remodeled in the coming year), there are a lot of fishing and boating activities available- we enjoy shrimping and fishing in Mobile Bay. .