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Cute,Peaceful, Private little cottage. Fenced Yard, Pets and People Friendly!!

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Exterior
Living area
Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 587.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Craft Farms Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cute,Peaceful, Private little cottage. Fenced Yard, Pets and People Friendly!!

Everyone loves our little Sunshine Cottage !! You won't find another place like this. Kinda small, not new...but you won't want to leave. It's a beach cottage off the beach...in a wooded setting surrounded by trees and green grass. House is about 3 miles from the beach, so close to everything. But you can leave the traffic behind. We have 4 homes in the neighborhood, and we've been honored with over 300 five star reviews. Fenced backyard for pups!! Sleeps 5, one queen , one full, and one twin beds. Completely furnished and ready for you. All bedding furnished , bring your towels. Everything else is here. Kitchen is fully equipped, with washer and dryer also. Sit on the screen porch and relax in tranquility.
Walk or bicycle to all kinds of places. Target, Books-a Million, multi-plex movies, a bunch of restaurants and shopping. All just about in your back yard. Tanger Outlet center and Foley just a few miles away to the north, Gulf Shores beach just 3 miles south...it's the perfect location. NOT a condo surrounded by crowds...A Home away from Home !

Property manager

David and Sheryl
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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)
Please ask if bigger/more than 2. NO CATS,NO CATS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking indoors will forfeit deposit plus

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. 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

  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Craft Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's At Homeport Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute,Peaceful, Private little cottage. Fenced Yard, Pets and People Friendly!! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cute,Peaceful, Private little cottage. Fenced Yard, Pets and People Friendly!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute,Peaceful, Private little cottage. Fenced Yard, Pets and People Friendly!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cute,Peaceful, Private little cottage. Fenced Yard, Pets and People Friendly!! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and The Track Family Recreation Center. Craft Farms Golf Club and Gulf Shores Welcome Center are also within 2 miles (3 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. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Nice Little Getaway

Nice place to stay especially with dogs. Great distance from everything priced well and good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Dachshund mom

It was very dog friendly. Close to all parks and stores.Host very friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

GREAT STAY

Great hideaway, close to shopping and the beach. Clean and neat, we would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Dana C.

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

Quiet

Things were nice and It was a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carman B.

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

Great getaway

Great location. Was at the beach everyday and watched dolphins and even seen stingrays. Rode bike on state park trail and enjoyed Big beach brewery.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Very nice property. Was clean and we'll maintained. I would stay again

Property is convenient to area attractions. Was very pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAVID & SANDY A.

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

wonderful vacation-weather could have been warmer.

Enjoyed this little cottage, was real neat and cozy. Was a great,place to walk the dog, & great central location for everything.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Cute and cozy

Perfect location to be right in the middle of everything. Minutes from the beach outlets and other fun places
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Cozy and restful

Sunshine Cottage is the perfect " get away from it all" sort of place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

James R.

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

Very good

I liked that it was close to about everthing we wanted to do. The owners were very courteous and checked on us periodically to see if we needed anything. It was an easy process booking and leaving. The fenced in area for the dogs was very helpful. We also enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassy A.

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

Perfect vacay

Cute little place and good size for our family of four. Quiet neighborhood yet close to everything. The washer and dryer are a huge plus! We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerris C.

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

Home Away From Home

My husband and I wanted to find a place that we could bring our Fur Kids with us and relax and this place did not disappoint. The Sunshine cottage was a cozy little place that we could relax between beach visits and still feel like we were home. I am so thankful for this wonderful couple and the time spent here. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

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

Cabin

We had a great week in the house! It was perfect for all 6 of us to stay! It was convenient and close to everything but far enough from it to relax when we wanted to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trinette B., Oxbow, Saskatchewan Canada

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

Cozy cottage!

We loved this cozy cottage! It was very clean and cozy and in an excellent location. Close to the beach, and all shopping and restaurants in the Gulf Shores area. And best of all, it was pet friendly with a fenced yard for our dogs. David is so nice, and an excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Awesome place

Everything neat and clean. Close to everything. Owner couldn’t be anymore attentive
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Dew & Dawn

This "Little Sunshine Cottage" was a perfect place for us to stay & have our dogs. The neighborhood was peaceful as well. The beach and shopping were not far to get to at all. We would definately recommend this property to most wanting to visit Gulf Shores, Alabama :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Very pleased

The best host ever! Just what we wanted! Close to everything you need!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexia M., Willard

Wonderful!

When you drive up, you see a cute little house. When you go in, you feel cozy and right at home! Owners provide everything you need right down to laundry detergent! Owners are very nice and came by to meet us. We loved staying here and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Good

Enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Vacation 2024

Communication was super fast and friendly with host, check in was super easy. The Cottage is right off the main drag in Gulf Sores but tucked back in a very quiet neighborhood. It was clean and cozy but close to the beach and all the attractions. Nice little kitchen and ready to use with all the appliances you should need. Also dishes and pots and pans. It was dog friendly and that was a huge plus since we brought our fur kiddos along with us. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for something affordable. We would have no problem staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Wonderful experience

This property was perfect for us. We traveled to the area for a dog sport event with 4 dogs. No dog limit, no dog fee, and a fenced in yard. That is the reason that we booked this properly but the hosts blew me out of the water. So kind, great communication, and no long list of chores to worry about. The location is great. So close to everything. I highly recommend this property or another property that they own.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great host

The neighborhood is quiet, even though there is an airport nearby. There were no flights at night. He bought a toaster when I told him that the one in the house didn’t let English muffins go down. He even gave us a package of English muffins.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Pleasant stay!

This was the perfect location for us, as we wanted to be close to everything, but not in the middle of all the craziness during the Shrimp Festival. The house is located on a very quiet street....but right up the road from anything you could want or need, and the beach and Shrimp Festival was just a few miles away. When we and our two dogs arrived....there were two dog biscuits in a bowl for the pups...which we thought was a very sweet gesture. We are so happy we stayed here and that everything went so smoothly. Would definitely stay again and we sure do appreciate the hospitality of the owners! Thank you for such a pleasant experience Dave and Sheryl!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Welcoming like home.

We were evacuating due to Irma, last minute reservation, David was so accommodating. He made sure the lights were on for our late arrival. He was very responsive to all of our inquiries, and even made sure we could stay an extra day or even two, because we could not return to Florida. The home was very comfortable for our family, we felt right at home. The location is very close to everything, Outlet Mall, Target, Publix, and of course the Dollar Tree (our granddaughter's favorite). Just a short drive to the beach, and great restaurants. We liked LULU's the beach area was a great hit with the little one. We liked the great hot water, and plenty of it. We enjoyed our time, even though we were worried about what we might find when we got home. We found everything fine when we got home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

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

Perfect for what we needed

Booked this cute little cottage to have a cool place to stay when we weren’t at the baseball fields! It was perfect. Nice cool inside. Perfect room for kids and family of 5. Location was prime for us! So much to do near by. Loved the screened in porch to watch the rain and enjoy the outside without dealing with bugs. Had a few soft spots throughout the house but is to be expected with and older house. We loved that we picked a place away from the beach! Thanks David and Sheryl!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by David and Sheryl

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My wife and I have been in the rental business as property owners for 14 years. When this property popped up for sale a couple of years ago we were surprised and exited. This house was my first home here. I rented it to live in when I first moved to south Alabama in 1983. I lived here when my wife and I first met. After we were married I moved on... but we never forgot about the little house on Franz St. We now live a few miles away in Elberta, and will be readily available if you should need us...Thanks !!

Why they chose this property

I lived in this house years ago and loved the location. We have good memories of this place from years ago. The neighborhood is settled, quiet, all nice folks. We were so glad when we found it available, and we are especially glad to share it with you !!

What makes this property unique

As mentioned elsewhere in listing, the location is ideal !! Walk to all kinds of shopping, restaurants, movies, book store and more !! Central to the whole area, not too far from anywhere. Everything about this place inside and out, makes it feel like you belong here. It's not a condo surrounded by crowds....It's a home away from home

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