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As seen on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home! Gulf front home 3BR/3BA.

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Beachfront cottage
View of Mainstay Cottage from the beach
Living area
Living area
Living Area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBon Secour National Wildlife Refuge5 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

As seen on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home! Gulf front home 3BR/3BA.

This home, completed in 2006, is situated directly on the ocean along Alabama's coast. It offers vacationers the best there is to enjoy a quiet, relaxed time on the beach. The home was the featured home on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home Season 1, Episode 9. The home has been specifically designed to cater to all those little things you would have wanted in order to provide for a hassle free time on the beach--including deck chairs, beach towels, and all the basic kitchen amenities.

The home consists of 3 bedrooms ( 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins). There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. There are 2 baths inside (1 with shower, 1 with tub/shower combo). An outdoor bath and shower is located on the lower deck. It is fully private and has both hot and cold water.

There is a TV located in each bedroom and also in the living room. Wifi is also provided. A DVD player is located in the living room, and a sampling of movies is provided.

The home features open plan living, with the kitchen, living, and dining all composing one large room with a commanding view of the ocean. Dolphins can often been seen right from this room.

Off of this main living area, you will find a large deck overlooking the ocean which is perfect for lounging and watching the waves. Rocking chairs and lounge chairs are provided, along with a picnic table. A portion of the deck is covered, so it can be enjoyed even in the heat of the day. A staircase off of the deck leads you right down to the beach--with no walkways or boardwalks to cross. It is truly beachfront.


Mainstay Cottage is rented on a weekly basis most of the year with turn over days on Saturday only. It is rented on a monthly basis December through February. Check in is 3 pm and check out is 9 am.

Property manager

Pete Blakeney
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly non smoking inside and NO cigarette butts should be thrown onto property grounds.
No college student renters allowed. No parties or events--this includes Spring Break trips and weddings.
Children are welcome, but please know that house is not baby-proofed (no outlet covers, no cabinet locks, etc.)

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Surf Side Shores, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Gaines and Swift- Coles Historic Home. Travelling with kids? Consider Zooland Mini Golf, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. 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

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 4 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 14 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass Market Place - 5 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks - 9 min drive
  • Fort Morgan Pizza - 5 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway - 5 min drive
  • Coast Restaurant - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is As seen on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home! Gulf front home 3BR/3BA. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at As seen on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home! Gulf front home 3BR/3BA.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As seen on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home! Gulf front home 3BR/3BA.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is As seen on HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home! Gulf front home 3BR/3BA. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf Side Shores holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bon Secour Bay, Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total relaxation!
We had a great week at Mainstay Cottage and hope to visit again. Great location to relax and unplug! We loved that it is away from all the crazy. We had a couple of minor issues that were addressed immediately by Pete, the property manager. This place did not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Great location, great property, host was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D., Osseo MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Choice in 10 Years coming to the Gulf!
We have been spending a week around spring break near the Gulf for 10 years. Normally we stay in Perdido Key FL because it has been somewhat quiet and not a high rise condo where you spend half your vacation waiting for an elevator. Our normal place in Perdido had lost its charm, so we tried Mainstay Cottage. I was a little apprehensive about the distance for groceries, shopping or going out to eat. It ended up not being an issue at all! We meal planned and got our groceries for the week at WalMart about 20 min away. Everything about the house is exceptional. My family all commented how close the beach is to the house. The large deck with both sun and shade options accomodated everyone's needs. They have commercial quality beach chairs and umbrellas! How amazing! The beach is stunning and surrounding neighborhood felt safe enough to go on a run by myself. We enjoyed watching wildlife and seeing lights from the oilwells. The covered parking was great on rainy days and the house has open concept kitchen/living but has private bedrooms when you need some time to yourself. Communication with owner seamless. Our family loved it so much, we booked a week for the following year before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Branson, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Our family stayed here for Spring break and loved it! Perfect access to the beach. Not overrun with traffic and not too busy. We were able to take a day trip to Mobile and one to Pensacola. Great seafood and places to eat! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Very clean, very well equipped, the BEST location on the beach. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pete Blakeney

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Why they chose this property

We chose this property due to its beachfront location and quaint coastal style.

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