Bayfront Cottage, Screen Porch! Private pier! Peaceful 4 acres! Sunsets Wildlife

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Fishing from the private pier ...what a joy!

Screened in porch overlooking Mobile Bay

Front of cottage surrounded by live oaks, a picket fence and a 4 acre lot!

The open plan provides a view of the Bay from almost anywhere in the house.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Gulf shores, AL

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge8 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach5 min drive
West Beach23 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

sunroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Looking for some privacy and isolation yet on the water? Now is the perfect time to enjoy some days at our Bay Cottage. You can spend your days fishing from the private pier that we just rebuild after hurricane Sally, canoeing Mobile Bay, crabbing, laying out in the sun on your private “beach“, sitting on the screen porch with a good book, watching movies on the smart TV, or taking naps! Here you can forget about all the problems of the world and relax in paradise.

We have looked for the perfect beach house for many years! We finally found it in the summer of 2014. This vintage cottage originally built in the 1920s, but ‘mostly’ modernized 😉, sits on a secluded 4 acre lot surrounded by live oaks and huge pines! You can enjoy the sunrise and sunsets overlooking Mobile Bay while sitting on your screen porch or on your shoreside deck. Bringing along a canoe or small boat, you have your own small boat launch from the yard.

Our property is a Birder's Heaven. Not only can you sit on the screen porch and watch Great Blue Herons, Osprey and Pelicans fly by and fish for a meal around the dock, but the neotropical migrants are amazing. We enjoy the hummingbirds also!

This cottage is one of a kind! The interior is a classic with heart pine floors, walls and ceilings. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, with the master suite having its own bath. The other two bedrooms share a lovely bath. There is a laundry room with washer and dryer. The kitchen includes a full stove and oven, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking supplies to make it possible to prepare your own meals. Or you may drive just a few miles to enjoy fine cuisine at a number of restaurants at the Beach Club or in Gulf Shores.

Mobile Bay is a fisherman's paradise! You can fish from the shore, catch live crab with one of the traps on site, or put your boat in and enjoy the bay. Mark catches redfish, flounder and specks.

If you enjoy the beach side of Ft Morgan, the Mobile St public beach is a short drive (or bicycle) away. I love to walk or run the Pine Beach Trail across highway 180 through Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. See photos to see the beauty! If you like to ride bicycles, there is a nice bike trail just down the road that goes all the way into Gulf Shores. The cottage is only about 8 miles from Gulf Shores, close enough to run to town for groceries!

Property manager

Maggie Johnston

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

DOGS ONLY! LIMIT 2 Most of our rules can be found in our rental agreement.

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

We should mention

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 beach. While the natural beauty of Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gulf shores, AL

What's nearby

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive
Gulf Shores Beach - 21 min drive
West Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

Sassy Bass Market Place - 8 min drive
Fresh Seafood Market - 6 min drive
Fort Morgan Pizza - 5 min drive
The Village Hideaway - 6 min drive
Coast Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Cottage, Screen Porch! Private pier! Peaceful 4 acres! Sunsets Wildlife pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bayfront Cottage, Screen Porch! Private pier! Peaceful 4 acres! Sunsets Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Cottage, Screen Porch! Private pier! Peaceful 4 acres! Sunsets Wildlife?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Cottage, Screen Porch! Private pier! Peaceful 4 acres! Sunsets Wildlife located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores cottage is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sherri A.

22 March 2024

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

Spring break away from the crowds

This was our second year in a row staying at the bay cottage and will definitely be back again. Easy access to beaches, trails and gulf shores but we mostly enjoyed staying at the property. Fishing, kayaking, reading, grilling out. Saw dolphins from the dock and the peacock paid a visit. Another relaxing spring break.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

9 March 2024

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

Relaxing and beautiful

My husband and two Goldendoodles had a fabulous time at Bayfront Cottage. Although the weather didn’t cooperate, there were plenty of things to do within minutes of the cottage. There were also several dog friendly places to go including Ft. Morgan beach, Ft Morgan, and The ferry to Dauphin Island. The cottage had everything we needed and the views were beautiful. We plan on returning soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

15 November 2023

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

Fall Bay retreat

This property is a rare gem. It is an old cabin that has been beautifully restored while retaining the vintage charm. The floors, walls, and ceilings are all wood. The house was clean and well furnished. Very private and quiet. Far enough from the pavement to escape traffic noise. Expansive views of Mobile Bay and the long pier is great for viewing fabulous sunsets and sunrises or for casting a fishing lure if you like. Located approximately halfway between Gulf Shores and the Dauphin Island ferry which was convenient since we visited both during our 7 night stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shena S.

14 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Need Peace and Quiet? This is the Place!

Had a wonderful stay at Bay Cottage! Would definitely stay again! It’s very quite and peaceful there. Got to see a peacock and had a very regular seagull guest we lovingly named Ernie. There’s a very long driveway back to the house that’s excellent to walk up and back in the mornings if that’s something that interests you. A dock in the backyard right on the bay for fishing and a very short drive to a public beach access on the Gulf which was never crowded. Also a great restaurant called Jesse’s that’s also on the bay and a very short drive to. Maggie is a great owner who is very responsive to your needs. We had a great stay and would stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

1 October 2023

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

Nice place to restore yourself

:-)

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Johnston

Maggie is the Executive Director of Wild Alabama...www.wildal.org. For 16 + years she ran the Educational Programs at Camp McDowell.
Mark recently retired from 26 years as the Executive Director of Camp McDowell, near Jasper, Alabama. He is enjoying retirement but still doing renovation of houses, building a new vacation cabin in the forest, and keeping up our acreage and cabins.

Why they chose this property

Amazing and unique! You'll love it. Such a quiet, private home right on the water of Mobile Bay...while still being so near the beach. We love the quarter mile driveway.

What makes this property unique

4 acres of peace and quiet on the water. Bird watching paradise. Fish from the dock or put in a canoe and paddle around the bay. Sitting on the huge screen porch watching the dolphin dance and fish...and pelicans and Great Blue Herons fish as well.