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

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Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Private beach, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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Gulf shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

This cottage places you next to Bon Secour Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 20 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums Coffee & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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. This trail is being extended on past our cottage! The cottage is only about 8 miles from Gulf Shores, close enough to run to town for groceries!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a private yard, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 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

  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

DOGS ONLY! LIMIT 2 Most of our rules can be found in our rental agreement.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage in Gulf Shores is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay. You'll also find Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a private beach.

Does Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!?

Yes, every accommodation at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the privacy and the easy area for our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa B., Union Ky

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blissfully Cozy

This may be my yearly getaway location. Absolutely wonderful cottage with great vibes and even better views. I can’t speak highly enough about our stay. Super clean, cozy and the perfect place to recharge with family. Maggie was WONDERFUL to work with. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Relaxing

Beautiful sunrise and sunsets every day. Dolphins, crabbing and fishing plentiful. Very pretty area close to Gulf Shores beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage on the water

We enjoyed our vacation at this lovely cottage! We loved that there was a private dock and we were able to catch fish and crabs off of it. We saw dolphins early in the morning and again at sunset. The sunsets were beautiful! There was easy access for launching kayaks and we appreciated that it was pet friendly. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana D., Greenfield,In

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. The house is exactly as shown in the photos. Plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay at Bay Cottage. The view of the bay was so relaxing and a heron was on the dock every morning to greet the new day. There was a constant bird symphony. It was a perfect get away.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriparna B., Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Spent our week outside of the hustle and bustle of the beach, with our own bay view to enjoy!

Loved the week that we spent at Maggie & Mark’s cottage! Maggie and Mark have been amazing hosts. They made the check in/ check out process so easy and promptly responded to any questions that we had.We loved the screened porch and the sunroom. Almost spent our whole day there! This place is excellent for a private, romantic getaway or if you’re looking for a break from a busy life trying to relax! We will definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

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 Excellent

MARK D.

Liked: Cleanliness

QUICK GETAWAY

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 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy with great views

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 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice winter break

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 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short sojourn in the sun

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 Excellent

Dave S., Iowa united state of america

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful location

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 Excellent

Shena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Staying at Bay Cottage

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 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maggie's Bay Cottage

Wonderful stay in charming, vintage cottage with comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen (even has cast iron pans and spices) and large screened porch with plenty of rocking chairs. Quiet and private. Clean, clean, clean! Great air conditioner. Beautiful original heart pine floors are satiny smooth for bare feet. Gorgeous live oaks and natural plants lead to an unobstructed view of the bay. Spent many hours enjoying the porch, the dock and walking the long drive full of natural magnolia, and flowering lantana. Heron and pelican put on a real show at the end of the dock in the evenings! A Dollar General is only a couple of miles away and has absolutely everything, even fresh vegetables. Loved taking our Blue Heeler to a dog friendly beach about four miles away. She also enjoyed exploring and cooling off in the bay water using the gently sloped boat launch area to the right of the pier. The cottage has a dog bowl, leash, toys and treats in case you need them. Owners give great directions and communication. Such a peaceful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bay cottage

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 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and unique stay on the bay

We’ve chosen to take our annual vacation in Fort Morgan for many years. We have always had a large dog(s) which we like to bring along. We’ve stayed on the gulf side, the lagoon, and now the bayside! This was a first. I really appreciated this unique home (it truly feels like a home, not a rental. It had everything we needed and more. There was even a pet basket where some of the cottage’s supplies for your pets were easily accessible! I’m an artist so the decor and interesting touches throughout the home was a bonus for me. So many interesting things and I loved the eclectic style! The location was great because it’s secluded without being completely isolated. Pier was awesome and we kayaked from the boat ramp (use your bug spray when you’re adventuring in a forest, for goodness sakes!) I rode my bike up and down the long drive and felt like I was in a whole different place. Muscadines and beauty berries were out in all of their splendor. Herons and pelicans galore to watch throughout the day. We did see dolphins as well. I can’t say enough about the large screened porch - we had many days of rain and weren’t in the mood for sand and whatnot… the porch was fantastic and you can even have lunch or dinner around the table out there! We would stay here again the next time we want a bayside vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage among the trees by the water.

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 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!

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 Excellent

Tammy O., Bowling Green

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect

This beautiful home is exactly like it is represented here. Maggie the owner was a delight to deal with! She made sure that we had everything we could ever need or want. The home has enough room for everyone to have their space while also making it easy to share family time. Fishing off the pier was so much fun. We caught catfish, crabs, croakers etc... It was also the perfect place to watch the dolphins! The cottage is also in the perfect location to go out and about just about everything was close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Vacation

Bay Cottage was amazing. Comfortably accommodated our family of 6 adults; had plenty of room. Fished daily off the dock and caught multiple fish. 2 days spent on the beaches were perfect. The breeze off the Gulf kept the body temperature perfect. Went to the beach in Gulf State Park one day, and to the Public Beach at the end of Mobile Street (half mile from cottage) the other day. Both beaches were great. Recommend both of them. Hiked the full 5 mile Pine Beach trail and around Gator Lake. Beautiful trail that starts across street from cottage driveway. Greatly enjoyed, but recommend you do early morning before heat sets in. The best were the evenings spent on the screened porch after watching sun sets and the daily temps subside. Sharing laughs and stories after a day of fun. Bay Cottage is a special place, especially for our daughter, as she became ENGAGED while in this magical setting. Thank you Maggie and Mark for sharing your home with us! And...shout out to property manager Martha for making the planning of the trip so seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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