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Bayfront artsy Cottage.Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail.

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A wooden dock leading to a house surrounded by trees.
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A wooden deck with three turquoise Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the water with a pier in the distance.
A cozy cabin interior with two leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a leather armchair, and a wooden rocking chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulf shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪69 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

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is near a water park and 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. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Gulf shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 19 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayfront artsy Cottage.Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail.?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayfront artsy Cottage.Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail. on 8 January 2027 start from NZ$1,868, 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.

How much is parking at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres! New bike trail. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach and Little Lagoon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Location was quiet, house was clean and Maggie was a wonderful host. We will definitely be back....hopefully for longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggie’s Bay Cottage is ideal for a quiet get away with easy access to Gulf Shores. It’s off the main drag has an amazing view and dock that I caught nearly 30 fish off In the evenings . Well provisioned and you could never leave the property for 2-3 days if you just want to settle in. Felt like walking into our own family home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2026
Thank you! You were wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great host. We had a great time fishing and hanging out with the dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was magnificent and friendly. Easy going and so wonderful. Love the beach view with the water and plenty of chairs to sit and watch the view. The house feels very safe and secure in its location and very private too. Love the charm and history of the home. Want to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is so adorable. The view was absolutely gorgeous. My first afternoon there, I was in awe. There were so many sea birds, we seen dolphins and my family was on the docks fishing within the hour. Maggie and Mark have been so accessible for any questions that we had. The grounds are nestled in old trees that have a spirit of their own. The bay is stunning in the morning , afternoon and evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
I am so glad that you all had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything Maggie said it would be. Very private. Great dock to sit, fish, or relax on. House has great charm and was in great shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you! You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! My wife and I had a week of relaxation and so did the dogs. The house is very cozy and very clean. We fished off the dock and caught redfish and flounder. The sunsets are seriously the best ever! We saw so many dolphins and they can real close to the pier. The location is perfect. You are literally 10-15 minutes from town depending on traffic. Maggie is by far the best host I have delt with! She was so easy to get in touch with and she really cares about your stay. She gave me all the info I needed and we texted back and forth several times. We would 110% go back to this cottage! It was so quiet and private and that was exactly what we were looking for! Great Job Maggie!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
You are so kind!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet property. Maggie was the best at communicating and recommending places to go and things to see. The Cottage though was where we spent most of our time. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Edward, what a pleasure to host you and your friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 had an excellent week here. We sat on the pier and watched dolphins and sunsets. We grilled some fresh fish and veggies. We slept great in the comfy beds and they had all the items needed for our stay.Great memories were made and we would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Yall were wonderful guests! So glad that you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggie is a great hostess! She’s responsive to emails and texts. The cottage was just as expected…cozy and quiet! Great bike riding path to town…hopefully the next one we come down..the path the opposite direction will be finished. Great restaurant not far away..Jesse’s On the Bay.Would recommend renting this hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you so much! And thanks for taking care of our lovely home on the Bay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quiet. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the privacy and the easy area for our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were FANTASTIC! They were warm and welcoming to my family. They checked in to see how things were going. The place was exactly what we were looking for as well. We reached out to Maggie and Mark multiple times with questions about the house, the area in general and recommendations on places to see and go and they were great in responding quickly and their recommendations were great as well, especially the beach down the road which was not as over-crowded as the public beach downtown and the Charter Fishing recommendation was awesome. We will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Eric and family were lovely guests! They left the cottage in great shape… Thank you so much! I enjoy being able to share our special place on the Gulf Coast… And all the magical things in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. The house is exactly as shown in the photos. Plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Awesome quiet place to stay very close to all activities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful location and home! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. From watching beautiful sunsets, to walking our dog along the new walking and biking trail, there was always something to do. We checked out the various beaches, Fort Morgan, and the nature trail. On the rainy day, we curled up on the screened in porch and listen to music on the Bluetooth speaker while baking cookies. Like I said, this place has everything and is so comfortable. The host is very communicative, sharing photos in advance to build the excitement and staying in touch with ideas for local adventures..
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Mary Lou and family were the perfect guests! Please visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Relaxing

Beautiful sunrise and sunsets every day. Dolphins, crabbing and fishing plentiful. Very pretty area close to Gulf Shores beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thanks for staying at our wonderful Bay Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage on the Bay

The cottage was exactly what we were looking for - just the right size, great location and amazing views! We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2020
Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bayfront Cottage was great!

This was a great rental! Good location, it was close to town but secluded enough for privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and property. We loved the beautiful natural bay cottage.

Everyone was incredibly helpful and made our stay very easy. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Awww… thanks! Maggie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bay cottage

Bay Cottage was warm and inviting. We really enjoyed our short stay there. I will definitely look to returning hopefully next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice winter break

A cozy cottage very peaceful with lots of privacy. The owls hooting at night was nice when watching the stars . Very enjoyable vacation from the cold weather.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2025
Ann, you all were wonderful guests and are welcome‘home’ to the Bay Cottage anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissfully Cozy

This may be my yearly getaway location. Absolutely wonderful cottage with great vibes and even better views. I can’t speak highly enough about our stay. Super clean, cozy and the perfect place to recharge with family. Maggie was WONDERFUL to work with. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thanks for selecting our Bay Cottage to vacation in! We love it also!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

QUICK GETAWAY

We had a great 3 night stay here. We really enjoyed being able to fish from our own private pier and also the privacy you have. Mark and Maggie are great hosts and are more than happy to make your stay special. We hope to be able to go back real soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2025
Thank you for the kind words! Come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Cabin by the Bay!

Relaxing and private cottage on the bay side of Ft Morgan in Gulf Shores. Screen in porch overlooking the water, shade trees are abundant, and a awesome location overall. We loved staying here and will do it again if we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thank you so much for your sweet comments and hope you come again soon. Maggie
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