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Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Quiet spot on Mobile Bay has covered dock
Built in 2000 this bay house is well maintained and squeaky clean. Shady yard
Sit on the covered dock and enjoy the weather and the scenery.
Beautiful sunset on Mobile Bay is the perfect end to the perfect day
Incredibly beautiful sunsets look different every day.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac along Mobile Bay, Meme's is the perfect retreat for discerning guests who want to enjoy the beauty of sunrises and sunsets on the water. This waterfront home has two large bedrooms and two newly renovated baths, a well appointed kitchen and plenty of comfy spaces from which you can enjoy the water and the wildlife. Guests often report seeing dolphins playing in the water in front of the covered dock. Pelicans, seagulls, osprey, eagles, and herons abound. This home is also dog friendly and has a fully fenced back yard.

There are two screened porches with rockers, swings, and tables for outdoor dining. The back patio also has a table and chairs plus a charcoal and propane grill. While there is not easy access to the water, the home is only about a mile from the white sand beaches of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve.

The trip to the center of Gulf Shores takes less than 10 minutes. There you will find grocery stores, restaurants and other attractions. Several good restaurants can also be found a few miles West at Jesse's on the Bay or at the Beach Club.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only; limit 2 w/ additional fee. No Cats!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Check out is at 10 AM or earlier. Please do not ask for late checkout on the day you leave, as housekeeping is scheduled for 10:00 AM. We kindly ask that you do the following before you leave:
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must follow departure instructions to receive deposit refund

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • West Beach - 24 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums Coffee & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard on 16 November 2025 start from NZ$717.51, 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 Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Last minute discounts! Screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin on the Bay, very clean, Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Peaceful Bayfront Cottage

We needed peace and quiet, just perfect. Dolphins and bird watching was such a bonus. Everything was nice and cottage is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Pelham,Alabama

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

Lovely quiet location

Close to everything but a nice distance for privacy and quiet to relax! Loved it The yard for my puppy was perfect We didn’t want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

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

beauty and relaxing

This is a great location with good distance to all activities if you want to have a quiet spot to relax. It was very good for our dog to have space and easy with the fenced in yard. We so enjoyed the covered dock to watch the sunset. The view is your big reward in staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom m.

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

Wonderful stay on the Bay

Thank you for sharing this Bay front cottage with us. We enjoyed the location, and the spacious living quarters offered by Meme's Cottage including the bay side screened porch and living room/dining room layout. Very clean and well-kept. Nice kitchen and baths. Close to beaches. GREAT PLACE!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Beautiful Views

This is our second time staying here- we always enjoy sitting on the porch and watching the sunsets and dolphins.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

sister trip

Best relaxing trip ever. House was perfect for my sister's dog Bo. Dock and screened porch were great. we didn't miss the beach, the Bay was enough of a water fix. will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delisa S.

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

Tranquil getaway cottage

Meme’s cottage is just the place to relax and enjoy life away from the real world. Nice times on the screened in porch having lunch or just enjoying lemonade and sweet tea as the breeze blows. Great time fishing and just enjoying the sand by the water. Loved watching the dolphin swim back and forth by the dock. Just pure relaxation while you’re there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Wonderful home on the water

This house was beautiful and as described (actually the pictures don't do it justice!). We loved the view from the porch and the deck. It was quiet and peaceful yet close enough to downtown Gulf Shores. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets and even saw dolphins. 10/10, would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Nashville

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

Great relaxing time

Very clean and comfortable. The only suggestion would be to add a shower in the master. Otherwise, everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Our Happy Place

We have been staying at the Bay cottage once a year for nearly 10 years ! I think that says it all ! We love Memes ‘ , always clean , decorated beautifully and quiet 🤫 so restful and peaceful. ! Already planning our next trip . Oh and the fresh crabs caught off the pier were the sweetest I have ever eaten !

10/10 Excellent

Shelly Y., Irmo, SC

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

Adorable little cottage on the Bay

The property was exactly as described and even better in person! The addition of having a beautiful shaded yard was ideal with older adults and young children! The home is very updated with so much room to spread out! The views were beautiful and the area is so peaceful!! I have already been looking for dates to return!! Beautiful home and ideal host! Thank you Martha!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

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

Serenity NOW!

Meme’s Cottage is tastefully decorated with all of the amenities we needed. Martha was responsive to needs. She informed us of a problem with the freezer when we contacted her for our check-in. She made every effort to complete repairs during our stay. After 2 repair trips, with the problem unresolved, she delivered large cooler of ice. We would return to Meme’s in a heartbeat if back in the Gulf Shores area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was perfect for our family. View was amazing, loved all the wildlife outside and the home was so cozy!! Would definitely come back.Thanks so much for allowing our family to enjoy your little slice of paradise on the bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great properly! It was spacious with an amazing view of the bay. We took our dog and it was great for her too. Fenced in back yard on a non busy street.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Having the dock out back was great, we caught lots of fish!! The breeze off the bay was refreshing!
Sunset on day one!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property multiple times and it is our "happy place". The house itself is always very clean and comfortable. The new bathroom renovations are great! Martha is always super accommodating. The view and the feeling of peace and relaxation are second to none! We plan to continue returning to Meme's many more times!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely remodeled home, very tastefully decorated. Wonderful lot on the bay. Fenced yard a plus for your pet. Beach a short 10 drive. If you want a stress free, calm, relaxing place stay here!! Beautiful sunsets too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and peaceful location on the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a little gem, tucked away off the beaten path. The grounds are beautifully kept, and the sunrises/sunsets do not disappoint. The house itself is so warm, welcoming and comfortable—we love it, and it will always be our go-to.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soledad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy, The hostess was so easy to work with and the quality of the furnishings and kitchen was great. The backyard view of the bay while enjoying a glass of wine on the pier enjoying the water, the pelicans, the dolphins was awesome.m
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just like the pictures, when u pull in to the driveway and see the water it’s like all problems in that moment disappears, definitely bring bug spray guess because of the trees a lot of mosquitoes, but well worth it..lol can’t go wrong with this place..
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this property and it was just as lovely as the first time!! Great location to downtown Gulf Shores but far enough away to be peaceful. The property is well maintained and clean. Martha, the owner, was extremely easy to work with and prompt with communication. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. House was great and perfect for our needs. Sunset was amazing from the dock or porch. Fishing from the dock was fun. The house was in a very quiet area away from the crowds. Neighbors were friendly. Just a short drive to Gulf Shores or Fort Morgan public beaches (we went to both). It was also a very short drive for groceries or a plethora of restaurants. Our dog loved the yard and the wildlife. Screened porch was amazing when the mosquitos became a nuisance (really only 2 evenings for us). The view was great from the living room as well. Very relaxing much needed vacation. Thanks for hosting our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Favorite Spot - Repeat Guest

Another great stay on the bay! The upgrades are fantastic. The views are amazing. We love this gulf coast treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Martha Howard, Gulf Coast Keyholders and Exit Realty, Gulf Shores

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My daughter and I have owned this cottage together since 2010. I am a long time resident of Gulf Shores and live close by. After teaching in public high school for 30 years I retired and later became a licensed Realtor. I list and sell property in the area and manage several vacation rentals for myself and others. My daughter who grew up here is a military pilot who does not get to visit too often but does love to spend what time she can at her grandmother's former home.

Why they chose this property

This was my mother's home. She always wanted to live on the water and at age 78 designed and built this cottage where she spent the last 5 years of her life. She loved the quiet surroundings and the tiny lane of friendly neighbors. But most of all, she loved the oaks laden with moss and the constantly changing view of from her front porch.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique in its location. While it is out of the way of the crowds it is still close to everything. The quiet lane is very private, great for guests looking for a relaxing vacation. In contrast to the beachfront condos this place will feel like home!

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