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Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!

Looking for some privacy and isolation yet on the water? Our Bay Cottage is perfect for you.. celebrate its 100 birthday! Originally builtin 1925. You can spend your days fishing from the private pier, kayaking Mobile Bay, crabbing, laying out in the sun on your private “beach“, sitting on the screen porch with a good book, watching movies on the smart TV, or taking naps! Here you can forget about all the problems of the world and relax in paradise.

We have looked for the perfect beach house for many years! We finally found it in the summer of 2014. This vintage cottage originally built in the 1920s, but modernized 😉, sits on a secluded 4 acre lot surrounded by live oaks and huge pines! You can enjoy the sunrise and sunsets overlooking Mobile Bay while sitting on your screen porch or on your shoreside deck. Bringing along a canoe or small boat, you have your own small boat launch from the yard.

Our property is a Birder's Heaven. Not only can you sit on the screen porch and watch Great Blue Herons, Osprey and Pelicans fly by and fish for a meal around the dock, but the neotropical migrants are amazing. We enjoy the dolphins also!

This cottage is one of a kind! The interior is a classic with heart pine floors, walls and ceilings. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, with the master suite having its own bath. The other two bedrooms share a lovely bath. There is a laundry room with washer and dryer. The kitchen includes a full stove and oven, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking supplies to make it possible to prepare your own meals. Or you may drive just a few miles to enjoy fine cuisine at a number of restaurants at Jesse’s, Beach Club or in Gulf Shores.

Mobile Bay is a fisherman's paradise! You can fish from the pier, catch live crab with one of the traps on site, or put your kayak in and enjoy the bay. Mark catches redfish, flounder and specks.

If you enjoy the beach side of Ft Morgan, the Mobile St public beach is a short drive (or bicycle) away. I love to walk or run the Pine Beach Trail across highway 180 through Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. See photos to see the beauty! If you like to ride bicycles, there is a nice bike trail just down the road that goes all the way into Gulf Shores. The cottage is only about 8 miles from Gulf Shores, close enough to run to town for groceries!

Property manager

Maggie Johnston

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bayfront Cottage Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy
Bayfront Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy
Bayfront Cottage Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy
Bayfront Cottage Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy
Bayfront Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • West Beach - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Seafood Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! 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 is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

My husband, doggo, and I had a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Maggie who is an incredibly thoughtful host.The warm weather, so much wildlife, and beautiful night skies have been our favorite parts of our stay. Having the pier right there at the cottage was a dream! And the cottage itself was so cute and just perfect. I work remotely so I worked a bit while my husband and doggo enjoyed just relaxing and reading on the pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It’s a very peaceful stay. We enjoyed walking our dogs down the long driveway and felt secluded. Our teenagers really enjoyed spending time out on the dock. Weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to fish like we wanted but I hear it’s really good in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We loved the cottage-nice layout, yard & pier. Sadly, we only received two days of sunshine. After that, rain, then howling winds and snow.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We enjoyed the area very much. Dolphin watching. Charter fishing. Private pier fishing and just relaxing Glass blowing Ceramic's at the art center was fun! Lots to do and see in the area. Great place to come back to in the evening and relax.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

We so love staying at Bay Cottage! VERY quiet and peaceful! Love that you can walk out the back door onto the dock and fish whenever you want. Love the screened in porch and relaxing and listening to the bay. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is your place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location, short drive for beach access, privacy. Wonderful fishing from pier, got to see dolphins too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a week at Maggie's Cottage. My husband (and dog) had a great time fishing off the dock. I read and relaxed in the air conditioning. Had a wonderful meal at Jesse's By the Bay, just down the road. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Everyone was incredibly helpful and made our stay very easy. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

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

10/10

Great, perfect for a family that does not want the madness of the beach front but wants to be close.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This was our second year in a row staying at the bay cottage and will definitely be back again. Easy access to beaches, trails and gulf shores but we mostly enjoyed staying at the property. Fishing, kayaking, reading, grilling out. Saw dolphins from the dock and the peacock paid a visit. Another relaxing spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Beautiful, clean, comfy, and the a/c works GREAT!! Awesome sunsets & close to everything - we had a blast! This place is truly magical...

10/10

This is an amazing property which is secluded from the busy Gulf Shores area. The owners and manager are VERY nice and made our stay more enjoyable! The cottage is well equipped and the water view is perfect! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10

Very nice stay. Quite, secluded place to stay. Kids loved fishing and trying to catch crabs. I give it four stars because of the unleveled floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

I chose this place because of its privacy and dog friendly accommodations. My husband and I were asked to keep our four month old granddaughter while my daughter and her husband attended a wedding in Gulf Shores. It was perfect for our needs. The property has very comfortable beds and the kitchen is well stocked with things you may have forgotten! There is a big porch that is so nice to sit on and watch the water. I recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We can’t wait to return- very special place, cozy, peaceful, secluded and comfortable, Bon Secour Natl. refuge gorgeous and minutes away. Thanks Maggie for sharing you place and welcoming pets
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10

We found it difficult to find the cottage, the sign needs to be more visible and updated. It was all faded. Overall, we were satisfied with the country cabin charm. Loved the porch!! Enjoyed watching the dolphins from the pier, along with seeing eagles and blue herons.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

3rd year in a row. Great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Great veiws, very clean, it is quite and relaxing, will recommend. Owners check on to make sure everything was going good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023