Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!

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A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a TV.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a television, and various wall decorations.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A room with a yellow wall, a wooden door, and a window with blinds. There are two green chairs and a blue chair.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a covered front porch area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Craft Farms Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪4 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

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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Foley Sportsplex, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Craft Farms Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 18 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! on 14 January 2027 start from NZ$3,194, 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 Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! 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 Portage Creek are also within 3 miles (5 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. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
its a great place. convenient access to the beach but far enough to not be near the crowds which we love. really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thanks so much Heather!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hosts are very friendly and respond promptly.If you like shopping, this is a good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay at the Sunshine Inn. It was clean. The provided supplies were more than one would expect at a vacation rental. The host was amazing and answered all of our questions immediately. The doggos loved the back yard too :) We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2026
Thanks Angela, you're a fantastic guest!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was exactly as described. Very clean with a fenced in yard which was great for our dogs! Super close to shopping and restaurants and close to everything else as well. Quiet neighborhood. David was very communicative and checked in during the week to make sure everything was going well. Perfect place for a relaxing week-long vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Hey Mike, thanks again for taking such good care of everything. We hope you can come back soon...see you then! David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank You Kristen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sunshine Cottage was perfect for our family and dog. Beautiful trees to shade us from summer sun. Screen porch to allow us to enjoy quiet morning or evening times. Convenient to grocery, restaurants. David let us know about the dog park at Shelby Lake and I highly recommend Gulf State Park for biking, hiking with less crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thanks Barbara, you are a pleasure to host!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks so much!! You all were great! See you next time...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2024
Thanks you two! I hope you get to come back again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was dog friendly. I think the front screen porch could be a little more reinforced so dogs can't push out the screen when they see a squirrel. Not far from Shelby dog lake ,beaches.and shopping. Very quiet area.Home had that beach vibe.Very inviting..Owners were very reachable no problems communicating .My dogs and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
Thank you Linda! You're a fantastic guest!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin

It was comfortable and we enjoyed the area.David was very helpful with many suggestions like restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks again all of you! See you next time, hopefully it's soon...David and Sheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2023
Thanks so much, you guys were great!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for our needs

The little cottage was cute and cozy. It met all of our needs for this trip and we were super excited we could bring our elderly Yorkie with us. There's a perfect little fenced in back yard too. Target is just around the corner with a bunch of little ships right next to it.we had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Thanks Dawn, you guys are great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks so much!! It was great to meet you all. See you next time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2024
Thank You Jerris! Ya'll are wonderful guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Thanks Sarah!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't actually stay at this particular house. The owner had another house come available at the last minute due to a cancellation and offered it to us. It's a larger and newer and in the same neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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