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Family- Friendly Home On The Bon Secour River

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front of Home
Front of Home
Kitchen
Dining area - will seat up to 10
Sun Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family- Friendly Home On The Bon Secour River

This completely furnished home features a spacious living room, dining room, sun room, office/game table area, updated kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. The kitchen has new appliances and granite countertops. The master bath is 'handicap friendly' and features a walk-in shower. The three bedrooms will sleep six persons (one queen bed and four twin beds). There is also a queen size sleeper sofa. Internet access (WiFi) and cable television are included. There is a handicap ramp from the attached carport to the kitchen area. There is a front screened porch from which you can see the beautiful Bon Secour River. Guests will have access to a private fishing pier and a nearby public boat launch. We do not have a boat ramp on our property. There is ample parking in the side yard for multiple cars, a boat and a trailer. This property is within 15 minutes of both Foley, Alabama, and Gulf Shores, Alabama. This property is limited to 8 overnight guests, including children.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside the home is allowed

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on a river. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and rafting nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • The Park at OWA - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Savanna - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Salad Chick - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family- Friendly Home On The Bon Secour River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family- Friendly Home On The Bon Secour River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family- Friendly Home On The Bon Secour River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family- Friendly Home On The Bon Secour River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Links Golf Course and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. Gulf Shores Welcome Center and The Track Family Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

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

!!

Would stay anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

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

Vacation 2025

Was great as usual. The house is an awesome place to stay when on vacation. Very friendly and hospitable hosts and everything you need is there already, down to games to play. Large yard for children to play and the private pier for adults (kids too!) If you need a quiet, quaint place without all the tourist noise and hustle, this is your place !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Softball Moms

Our stay was amazing I enjoyed the location will be booking again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlee T.

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

Our home away from home

This was our third stay at this wonderful location! We highly recommend staying here for a number of reasons. You get access to a private dock, it’s on a quiet street, the house has anything you could want or need, the property managers are quick to fix any issues that may arise, and you can’t beat the location. We weren’t ready to leave!
Stayed 18 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Perfect pet friendly home

Wonderful place for family to stay if you want to be close enough to everything but away from the crowds. Plenty of room for our family of 5 and our dog. Thanks for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Absolutely peaceful

If youre searching for peace, this house and location is for you. Owners are very sweet and helpful if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

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

Oak Al House

The hosts were great !! Such a great place for an easy vacation. Has everything you could possibly need
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlee T.

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

Highly recommend

We loved this property! There was plenty of room for our family of 8. Fishing off of the private pier was the highlight of the trip for our oldest. We can’t wait for our next trip to this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlee T.

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

Best place to stay in Gulf Shores!

This was our second year in a row at this house and we already miss it. It’s located on the most peaceful little road,r right on the river. The house is huge! Plenty of room for the whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Peaceful

Overall quaint place. Had one issue and it was taken care of.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shayne P.

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

2nd time

we appreciate the owners, the dock, the locale. Just note: if you are picky about updated furniture /decor this may not be for you.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

Home away from home

This was a super easy rental! We have stayed in vacation rentals many times, and this was one of the better ones! The house is very homey; it feels more like a visit to grandma's house than a rental property, which was great for us. Everything was clean and comfy. The wifi worked great, and everything was easy to find. The neighborhood was really peaceful and quiet. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan G.

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

STAY HERE!!!

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. From the check in to cleanliness everything was 5 STAR! Owners are absolutely amazing and communication was stellar! We stayed here for a week of softball tournaments. Our family had plenty of room. The pier was the highlight! Caught catfish, trout, redfish and mullet from the pier. Saw dolphins twice. Was told they usualy come through at 6am and 6pm. We saw them at 5:45pm one evening!! We will be staying here again at some point!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ericka c.

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

Cleanliness

For the most part everything was fine I was trying to help out the morning I was leaving taking bed sheets off beds and found live and dead bed bugs. I had to leave pillows and covers that was used on the beds that had bed bugs so it wouldn’t be transferred back to my home. I reached out to the owner and Vrbo neither one could get ahold of owner for a refund since we are going to have to replace pillows and bedding er had to leave behind. I wanted to leave this review so everyone would be aware of the bed bugs before renting this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

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

vaca

It was nice to have the house history.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Haley B.

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

review

everything was great until she said we left the place really dirty and we cleaned it up before we left
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E., Hayden, AL

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

Great place away from back

If you want a nice quiet peaceful place to stay away from all the hustle and bustle you can’t beat this house. The house is spacious, clean and well stocked. The only thing you can hear at night are the frogs and crickets. The river is only a short walk away. The beach a short drive away. We had friends over and they were really impressed with the quietness and peacefullness and the neatness of the house. Owners live next door, Penny came out and introduced herself and told us to call if we needed anything. Would love to go back again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice property. Lots of character. Owners responsive and friendly. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Like Home

The moment we walked into the house, it felt like home. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking to stay on the coast but not directly on the beach, this is your place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gulf Shore Gem

The property was located along the Bon Secour River and the pictures don't do it justice. The owners live next doors are so accommodating. Excellent restaurants are near by and the dock is relaxing and offers fantastic star gazing. We strongly recommend the property as it is a true value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leroy E., Where do you live?

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

2nd enjoyable stay

This is the most comfortable rental that we have ever stayed in. It is like staying in a relative's home. Somehow it just seems really comfortable. We stayed here two years ago and plan on staying again. There is no through traffic. It's hard to believe that such a quiet neighborhood exists so close to the rapidly expanding areas of Foley. Penny and Sonny are super hosts.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

My stay on the Bon Secour River

This would be my and my partners fifth year spending the winter months in the Gulf Shores Alabama area. Last year are state was not even close to what we expected which was voiced in a review of that property. However this year our property far, far exceeded what we expected and the landlords Penny and Sonny who live next door were more than gracious and personable to us along with everyone else. Everything was absolutely perfect and if I could give them 100 stars I would for the location, the property itself along with the neighbors. We liked it so much that within the first two weeks we reserved it for next year the only difference being we added a month to our stay. Anyone that wishes to stay here will not be making a mistake because everything that you possibly could want or see in the Gulf Shores area is within a 20 minute drive of this location.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal D.

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

Older home charm in quiet neighborhood

The hosts were very responsive and understanding when our trip ended before we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shayne P.

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

perfect for the family

The owners are wonderful! They respect privacy but are also very helpful when asked. Location couldn't get any better; we love the inter-coastal waterways as much as the beach. The house is spacious with a great yard. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

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

Home Away from Home

This house had everything I could think of even charging blocks and phone charging cables.It felt like home . I will definitely will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Penelope S. Eilert

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The owners of this home live next door. This ranch style home was the residence of their parent who is deceased.

Why they chose this property

This home is perfect for families who want to be near the beach or attend functions on the Gulf Coast. It is immaculately clean, completely furnished, and perfect for family gatherings. Whether you are attending the National Shrimp Festival in October, a snowbird looking for warmer weather during the winter, needing a place for family attending a beach wedding, or a seasonal traveler wanting to be close to the beach, this home will easily meet your expectations.

What makes this property unique

From the rocking chairs on the from porch to the private pier access, this property will provide a relaxing and extremely quiet place to stay. Within minutes you can be at the Tanger Outlet Mall or the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

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