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Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
On the beach
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 871 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More

Pair O Dice

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You deserve more than a simple condo for your next vacation, so step it up a notch and find yourself living beachfront in this fantastic Gulf Shores cottage! This eclectic home was built in the early 80's, yet has been continually updated to keep the classic charm while still staying modern. Located 150 yards from the western edge of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, you will have the white sand and spectacular views right at your fingertips. After sunbathing, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, or checking out Fort Morgan, return to home base and settle in for an evening of quality time. A home-cooked meal will be easy to prepare with the full kitchen waiting to assist with all of the appliances of home. Watch the colors of the sunset reflect of of emerald gulf waters and head inside for a movie night as the stars come out. With so much fun to be had, what are you waiting for?

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Snowbird-friendly
Dog-friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 768 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

67454

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 26 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock. Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Fantastic Gulf-Front Cottage W/ Beach Access, Free WiFi, Stunning Views & More Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 65 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Denise M.

Great location

Loved the location and the view. Definitely needs some upgrades especially the AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Great low-maintenance stay!

I wanted to take my senior bulldog for one last trip to the beach. We stayed three nights and it was perfect for what we needed. The location is as good as it gets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

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

Great getaway

Lovely spot with less than a minute walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Stacy F.

The house was okay. Bad AC. Amazing view and beach

The view and the beach was amazing. The house was okay but needs a lot of basic maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Aimee J.

Girls trip

Pricing was amazing. The view was fantastic. Needs a few updates and the driveway/carport worked on. I would book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Amazing

We loved the area we were in. The house is quaint and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Location location location

Fabulous quiet beach. Beautiful dunes. The house was very clean and just what we needed. It would however benefit from a little updating and TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Linda V.

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

Getting away

We were there 9 nights- the view is amazing the home is old but was clean. Few things could be improved for a better experience but it served our purpose of getting away and not having too many neighbors.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

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

Can't beat it for the price

Shows its age and furnishings are so-so. Fantastic location and beautiful view, excellent kitchen. Bring your own blankets, ventilation is spotty, fiercely cold in some places and hot in others.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

chris r.

Home review.

We loved the location and the setting was great. Beautiful weather all week long. Unfortunately the home is in dire need of work. Wasn't very clean either.

8/10 Good

mitch h.

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

House

Older home needs a lot of work
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emlyn S.

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

Perfect location

Have stayed in the Fort Morgan area for MANY years in many properties. This location is perfect. The house is nothing fancy, but very very comfortable and perfect for a pet to accompany you to the beach. Could have used a little information about how to operate the TV's. Never could figure it out so happily we had better things to do!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Hampton O.

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

Week long getaway

Check in was a breeze. I knew this was an older house with some cosmetic issues when we reserved it. What we didnt count on was the broken chair no skillet broken outdoor shower, and the Cockroaches. Thats where i draw the line. They were in the bathroom and and a couple in the kitchen. When i messaged Vacas they told me to use use the spray provided and basically take care of it ourselves.. the location was beautiful and very peaceful. But overall we would not stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sheree F.

Great view.

I’ve been staying at this property and El Pescador for several years. Long enough that Mary would actually mail you the key before your stay. She would also write thank you cards and even a Christmas card. The house was in great condition then. Now it makes me very sad. I love the beach view from the deck. I don’t like how run down it has become. Several water bugs in the bedroom. We kept our clothes zipped up in suitcases on the living room table. We also got notification on Wednesday that an inspector was coming the next day. Not exactly how you want to spend vacation. The insurance inspector was very nice. I wish this cute little home could be brought back to its original beauty.

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Private Beach

The beach as stated in the listing was directly across the sand dune. What they didn't mention was that this was on a "private" road and the beach area which was only about 75 yrds away was very much like having your own private beach that "was" dog friendly. Wife and I and dog would get up every morning and set on the "really" nice balcony and not say a word and listen to ocean waves. Very peaceful and quiet. Loved it beyond belief. Will be going back in the fall after Labor day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Sharon B.

Great location, but worst customer service.

If you are looking for the best view and not worry about the house and amenities. You are good. The location is amazing! Yo can walk right up the beach. As for the house itself, the internet never works, and the AC unit in the bedroom leaks. Was on the chat with the customer service everyday for 3 days, being promised someone local will contact me to resolved the problem. No one came and nothing was fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Beware

Pair o dice had lots of major problems that made it impossible to stay. No AC, no working freg and the smell, just to ne a few. We were there less than 6 hours. We are now trying to work with Vacasa to get our money back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Ian Z.

Perfect location

This was the perfect location. Not busy, great view, etc. We really enjoyed the deck and being a little closer to town. The ac and wifi worked well for us. The home was mostly as expected given the other reviews, but unfortunately it really is in pretty bad shape. Most of it is tolerable, but the shower situation is embarrassing, unsafe and very dirty. I think this repair would help a lot of people feel better about staying here. A couple of other things worth noting: one of the chairs in the living room is broken and can't be used. The mattresses are heavily used and in pretty bad shape (think troughs where people lay). There's a lot of garbage around the house as well. If this is in your price range and you can look past some of the issues I wouldn't hesitate to stay because of the location If you are looking for a really nice house, comfortable beds and the ability to cook in a well equipped kitchen I would look elsewhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Scott N.

Great location, property needs updates

Seven night stay, first two nights, no internet, no TV, no offer of compensation. A/C did work. Been staying at this property twice a year for 13 years. Great location, view, but property upkeep has slipped last few years. Needs newer bedding, sleeper sofas replaced, stove needs attention. If renters are doing damage, fix it, don't rent to them again. Damage insurance is part of rental cost? Property is up for sale now, possible only minimum done for upkeep until sold. Shame, it's a good property, when taken proper care. Fall rental prices have doubled? Pair-O-Dice may be lost for us.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Killer deck and gulf view

This little beach cabin was just right. The porch was perfect for coffee (not at night bc of no see ums) and listening to the waves. We saw sharks, rays and dolphins, a rabbit and I even heard a whiporwhill. The beach was so empty (first week of June!!). I would like to point out there are 15 steps you must climb to enter the property. Also, the cabin has obviously endured a lot of storms and water damage ( which didn’t bother us at all) and could use some updates including an air conditioning revamp. That being said, the photos online show exactly what you’re getting. Our chihuahua loved the deck and house. It was a great short escape for us and I would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Jo M., Granger, IN

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

fantastic location - property could use some work

This was a wonderful place to stay for a week with our dog. The location is perfect - very close to the beach. The deck has a gate to keep dog from wandering. The house itself could use some work, which we already knew from previous reviews. The kitchen cupboard doors are falling apart, and we found mouse droppings in the silverware drawer. There was a rat in the laundry room. We only used the master bedroom and found it comfortable, with a good view of the beach from the patio door. The patio door opened/closed with great difficulty, however. The patio door to the living room opened/closed well, so we just used that door instead. The bathroom apparently just had some trim work done, and the trim hasn't been painted, giving the room an unfinished appearance. With some attention to these details, this would be an outstanding rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jordan H.

Needs serious maintenance

The location of this house can’t be beat. It’s easy to access, right across from the beach, and you can see and hear the ocean from the house. The house itself is in bad shape. We stayed last year and there were some soft spots in the floor but not bad, but there has obviously been no maintenance since then. The floor around the toilet is caving in and cracked and I was afraid I would fall through the floor. The shower had moldy tiles falling off. We saw bugs in the bathroom and kitchen. I hate to say all this because it’s such a perfect location and we love bringing our dog. But we won’t be staying in this house again until it gets the repairs it needs.
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6/10 Okay

Michael B.

Not so much a pair-o-dice

The location of this house is great! The house itself….not so much. This house has been ignored for a long time. The worse thing about it is the bathroom is a hazard. The shower base leaks and has caused the bathroom floor to rot so much that the floor is mushy in front of the toilet. I was in fear of falling through the floor. The kitchen cabinets are missing doors and some the laminate is pealing off. The ceiling in the living room is missing section of the texture that is throughout the house. The rest of the place and beds are livable. If you are just looking for mediocre living quarters, this is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elena G.

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

Great location

Second time staying at this property so we pretty well knew what to expect. Older property but has it’s charm. A couple of small item: 1. New refridgator but should have door hinged to open the other way. 2. Gate at top of stairs need to have hinges fixed. 3. Railing at ramp by parking needs to be repaired. 4. Outside shower door is off it’s hinges. 5. Main shower tile is somewhat suspect and causing water to leak to the flooring. This is destroying the sub-flooring. 6. Kitchen toaster has a bad heating and only toast on one side.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

AMBER A.

Great Location

Really enjoyed the location and it being so close to the beach and Fort Morgan Fort. Also enjoyed it was pet friendly. House could use some updates and possible repairs. Only a couple of downsides, which some couldn't be helped. Couldn't figure out how to get the oven to work. Would hit the button for bake and it would auto shut off. One of the burners on the stove didn't work, so we just switched to a different one. The large red and black carpenter ants right out side the glass door would get in the house. Was constantly removing them, only to turn around and find even more in the house. Especially bad when the sun was setting. All over the deck and in the house.They finally settled down when the rain would move in. Overall, would we stay again? That would be a yes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023