LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard

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Nestled under mossy oaks about half way down Ft Morgan Rd Private but convenient

Welcome to the Shady Shack! You will love this nautical themed cottage!

New stove and lots of pots and pans give you everything you need to eat in.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge1 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach5 min drive
Kiva Dunes Golf Course5 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cozy nautical cottage is located on a large, secluded, wooded lot about halfway down the Ft Morgan peninsula. The shady moss covered oaks in the back yard give way to a lovely view of Mobile Bay . Relax on the large screened porch or take a short walk down to the Bay. In addition, the cottage is located only two miles from the Mobile Street access to the Gulf of Mexico where there is free parking and a boardwalk over the dunes to soft white sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming, fishing, walking or shelling. Neat, clean, attractively decorated. Fishermen will love having room to park their boat and the short distance to public launching. Charter fishing close by.

Golfer's Paradise: Who could ask for more than a beach house and top of the line golf courses! The Peninsula Golf Club is located just four miles East. It features 18 holes, a pro shop, and restaurant. In addition you will find tennis courts and a swim fitness center. If you want to change things up a bit try the 36 holes of Pure Palmer Golf at Craft Farms, Cotton Creek, and Cypress Bend just an 15 minute drive away. Want more? Play Kiva Dunes or the Golf Club of the Wharf; both are just five miles away.

Fishermen welcome: For avid fishermen who want to bring their boat to the beach but avoid the high cost of properties with piers and docks, this cottage is perfect. The large yard has room for parking a boat and a public launch is just minutes away. The Shell Banks Reef is just out in front of the property for great bay fishing. For those wanting to fish the Gulf of Mexico, a launch a little further down makes getting into the gulf a short and easy trip.

Don't have a boat? Charter fishing services are close by. What could be easier!

Enjoy the City's recreation and special events: The City of Gulf Shores has a fantastic recreation center with daily, weekly, or monthly rates. It features an indoor temperature controlled swimming pool, basketball courts, fitness room, indoor track, ping pong and pool tables, water aerobics, yoga and other fitness classes.

In the winter the city's Special Events Department sponsors an outstanding series of performances.

Property manager

Martha Howard, Realtor, EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

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English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

The beautiful yard is surpassed only by the view of the bay.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs allowed w/fee per pet & signed pet agreement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only!

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is near the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

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What's nearby

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive
Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive
West Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

Sassy Bass Market Place - 6 min drive
Fresh Seafood Market - 6 min drive
Fort Morgan Pizza - 3 min drive
The Village Hideaway - 4 min drive
Coast Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Val C.

15 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful!

We stayed for a month at this lovely cottage. The location, 7 miles from Gulf Shores' main drag, was perfect, close enough for convenient outings, far enough from the hubbub. The cottage had comfortable beds, decorated nicely, kitchen had everything we needed. Best of all, we were able to bring our dog, with a fenced yard, and ample room for him to stretch his legs. Our host was accessible with great communication. Highly recommended!

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great Dog friendly spot

Dog friendly, with fenced in yard, less than 20 minutes to beach. Simple house, nothing fancy but did the job.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

28 Nov 2023

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

Excellent as always

We love staying here!!! It’s convenient, our fur boy Mako loves the fenced in yard, and it’s so peaceful to sit on the back deck and listen to nature! This is our favorite place to stay and we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

24 Oct 2023

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

Lovely as always!

We love staying here! This made our second time and it’s a great location, clean, relaxing and love the fenced area for our fur boy Mako! Martha is an excellent host!!! We will be back again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

2 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Home

Perfect location, quiet and peaceful, great for pets, especially senior dogs like ours, and as our first VRBO experience we have nothing but great things to say about the home. Definitely looking forward to returning next year for our now annual vacation to the Gulf Coast

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martha Howard, Realtor, EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

A native of Mobile, Alabama I grew up on two shores spending many days as a child on Pleasure Island and then traveling back and forth on summer days and weekends as a teen and young adult to bask in the sun on the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores.
In 1990 I bought my home on Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores where I raised my family while teaching high school in the area.
Now, after retiring from nearly 30 years in education I manage rental properties and sell real estate enjoy inviting others to share the pleasures of the island and the Ft. Morgan peninsula. This house is one of several I rent to guests from around the world. Some I own and some belong to friends and neighbors.

I have made many friends and always enjoy making new ones. It is my pleasure to see others enjoy a relaxing vacation in a home that is just right for them.

As a licensed Alabama Realtor with Exit Realty Gulf Shores I can also assist guests with finding a perfect vacation, 2nd home, investment property or retirement home.

Why they chose this property

I bought this home because of its beautiful yard. The oaks with Spanish Moss, the view of the bay, the serene setting all appealed to me. The home was just a tool shed turned fishing camp then. While it was livable it needed some major updates and renovations which we undertook in 2005.

What makes this property unique

This is the perfect get away for those who want to be away from the crowds or not right on the hot gulf beach. Its shaded screened back porch has a woodsy feel and a view of Mobile Bay. The yard is large and shady and guests can walk down to the bay. It is also only a mile from the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve where you find not only a great public beach access but also hiking trails and nature walks.