Located within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of West Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Everything you will need for a vaca to the beach
Welcome to the Mighty Marlin! Our recently updated, pet-friendly 2 bedroom 1 bath beach cottage is perfect for couples, small families, or a few friends. Feel at home in this super cute, beach themed cottage offering you the privacy of a detached home, but the amenities of a condo. Sit on your private deck with a peak a boo view of the gulf. Convenient to everything. Pack up your family and come visit the laid back friendly atmosphere of Gulf Shores. We have just about everything else you need.
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Pullout Queen console in living room
The Master bedroom features a Queen bed with a brand new gel memory foam mattress, high-end pillows, linens, and a smart tv. The Second bedroom features a queen bed also with brand new gel memory foam mattresses, high end pillows, linens, and a smart tv. The bathroom has been newly remodeled with a beautiful tiled tub/shower combo with glass doors. We provide bath towels, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, and hand soap. 1 roll of toilet paper is including with your stay. Beach towels are also provided.
The Living Room offers a sofa, a love seat, a queen pullout console bed along with a large smart TV offering satellite.
The Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook a full meal or just a snack. Includes a stove, microwave, refrigerator, crock pot, keurig and coffee maker. Also has a stackable washer and dryer including dryer sheets and laundry detergent. Dish soap is including along with 1 roll of paper towels.
The deck is furnished with 2 chairs and a side table. For the little ones or your furry family, the deck offers a gate that is able to be shut so they can enjoy sitting on the deck with you. Giving you piece of mind so they don’t escape down the stairs.
There is an association pool offering tables and lounge chairs, a picnic table, bike rack, and charcoal grill (towards the rear of the property). Also under the cottage are 2 private parking spots reserved just for your cottage.
As a local residents, we personally clean and maintain the unit and continually upgrade to make your trip one of affordable luxury.
THIS UNIT IS ON STILTS. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. Please make sure that you are able to climb a flight of stairs before booking.
If needing more space for family, think about booking multiple units in the same complex. Check out listings 367, 397, & 1226.
~ $300 DEPOSIT (Refundable) ~ $100 per PET FEE REQUIRED if traveling with a pet ~ Photo ID required before check-in ~ Complex is ACROSS THE STREET from the beach. ~ Sorry, dogs are not allowed on Gulf Shores or Orange Beach beaches. Yeah, it's stupid law. -Any refunds given on cancellations, will be minus the credit card fees.
**SNOWBIRDS: You may book November thru February only at a monthly rate
*PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH ME THROUGH THIS SITE. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF SPAM CALLS, I DO NOT ANSWER UNKNOWN PHONE NUMBERS.* Our preferred guests are responsible and quiet. We have worked hard to provide a very nice, clean place for vacationers to enjoy. In return, we ask guests to be respectful and take care of our home. If your mama raised you right, we will get along just fine! A full list of house rules is included in the lease below and will also be provided before your trip. If there are any issues with your unit, please inform your host within 24 hours of check-in. If cancellation occurs, the refund will be minus credit card processing fees.
OUR LEASE
TENANT hereby agrees to rent the premises situated in Baldwin County, Alabama and located at Sea & Sun Condominiums, 1138 West Beach Boulevard Unit #1, Gulf Shores AL 36542.
Tenant must provide to landlord full disclosure of tenant's physical home address, driver's license, home phone number, cell phone number and email address before tenant is provided access to the unit. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that booking this unit and/or payment of monies (security deposits, rental fees, etc.) constitute lawful execution of this rental agreement even though actual handwritten signatures may be absent.
1. Term: The term of this rental is for nights specified at time of booking. Check in shall be at 3:00 p.m. on the first day of said rental. Check out shall be at 10:00 a.m. on the last day of said rental.
2. Security Deposit: Upon execution of this rental agreement, tenant will deposit with landlord the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), which is to be held as collateral security and applied on any rent or any other charge that may remain due and owing at the expiration of this agreement, any extension thereof or holding over. Said deposit shall be applied on any damages to the premises caused by tenant, his family, invitees, employees, trades people or pets, or other expenses suffered by landlord as a result of a breach of any covenant of this rental agreement. Said monies will be refunded within ten days of guest check-out date if there are no physical damages to the unit or its contents or unit items missing. In the event that damage or missing items exceed the $300 security deposit, tenant agrees to compensate landlord for said sum within ten (10) days of notification by landlord of said damage.
3. Payment of Rent: Tenant agrees to pay 100% of the total due before check-in date.
4. Occupancy and Use: The premises are to be used only as a private residence for tenant (s). The premise shall be occupied by no more than 6 persons, including a max of 4 adults and/or 4 children. The premises shall not be used for any purpose other than a private residence without the prior written consent of landlord. Further, tenant agrees that said unit will be occupied by at least one adult at all times, and that said unit shall not be rented on behalf of minors and/or persons under the age of 21 years. Tenants discovered to be using the premises for house parties or other similarly described activities shall immediately forfeit their lease and all associated monies and must vacate immediately upon notification by Landlord.
5. Assignment of Agreement and Subletting: Tenant will not sublet the premises or any portion thereof, or assign this rental agreement without the prior written consent of Landlord.
6. Pet Fee: Tenant agrees that no pets will occupy condominium unit without prior permission of landlord. In the event tenant keeps a pet in the condominium unit, tenant agrees to pay a nonrefundable fee of $100.00. Further, tenant agrees to clean up any waste, excessive hair, or other messes left or caused by the pet in the condominium unit and/or the common grounds of the condominium complex. Pet fee does not cover damage to property caused by pet. Landlord is not responsible for infractions to other persons by pet (biting, aggression, damage to property, etc.) Tenant hereby agrees to hold landlord harmless from the same.
7. Cleaning Fee: Tenant agrees to pay the sum of $125.00 as a cleaning fee prior to the rental of this unit. Tenant is required to leave unit in reasonable order. Damages to unit or its contents are subject to the terms and conditions of paragraph three (3) (Security Deposit). A list of the check-out criteria is emailed to the tenant for tenant's review and is incorporated herein by reference. Observe the unit and make sure it is in reasonable order. Note that the total rental bill includes a charge to cover "normal" cleaning throughout the unit. While you are not expected to vacuum and mop, you are expected to leave kitchen appliances (i.e. oven and refrigerator), crockery, kitchen utensils, and bathroom appliances clean. If the unit is left in an unacceptable state, further monies may be retained from the Reservation/Damage Deposit.
a. Remove all trash and place inside the dumpster. b. Wash and return dishes neatly to the cupboards where found. c. DO NOT use metal utensils on the non-stick or ceramic cookware. Scratched cookware $25 minimum. e. PLEASE NOTE - The stove top cooks very hot, and the cookware is designed for low temperature cooking. Use caution when cooking. Also, the blue melamine dinnerware is NOT microwaveable. f. Leave the same linens that were here when you arrived. Do not leave wet towels on the bed or bedroom floor. Do not take towels, (except beach towels), sheets, blankets, or spreads to the beach. The parking lot pavement sealer leaves black stains on linens. DO NOT use any linens to remove the stains from your feet. g. Remove NOTHING from the unit for any reason! The unit has been inventoried and photographed and is carefully checked after each departure. Break it or take it - you pay for its replacement. h. Extra cleaning time due to cooking spills, food left in the refrigerator, spills or damage to the floors, furniture, etc. i. This is a NO SMOKING unit. Any evidence of smoking will cost you the entire $300 deposit. j. Enjoy the climate control, but on your way out, turn thermostat to 74 in warm months and 65 in cooler months. There is no need to have the air set to a colder temperature than outside. Push Nest thermostat to wake up, turn to choose temp, Push to set. k. Make sure door is shut and locked everytime you leave. To lock door, press the bottom Ultratec button.
l. Parking: Tenant is authorized to the use the two reserved parking spaces underneath your cottage wherein said unit is located. Tenant acknowledges that other unit owners have priority use and availability of parking spaces located beneath their respective units.
m. Default/Breach By Tenant: In the event of any default hereunder on the part of the tenant, his family, servant, guests, invitees, or should tenant, his family, servant, guests, invitees occupy the subject premises in violation of any local, state or federal law and/or in violation of the regulation or ordinance issued or promulgated by landlord or Sea & Sun Condominium Owner's Association, said event shall be consi
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.
Property manager
Melissa L
Languages
English
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
10 steps to reach entrance
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking in unit will forfeit $300 deposit
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Contract needs signed before check-in details sent
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 deadbolt lock
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: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Gulf Shores, just steps from Gulf Shores Beach. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this cottage?
No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.
Is this cottage next to 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.
What do couples enjoy most about Everything you will need for a vaca to the beach?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Does Everything you will need for a vaca to the beach 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 pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Everything you will need for a vaca to the beach?
Yes, every accommodation at Everything you will need for a vaca to the beach comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.
Everything you will need for a vaca to the beach Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay H.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
The condo was very clean and the perfect location! I would definitely stay again!
Lindsay H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristen C.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Pet-Friendly Rental!
A perfect rental, conveniently located with a Grocery Store, Restaurant & Ice Cream Shop within walking distance. Easy beach access across the street.
Kristen C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin C.
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Place was very clean and had everything we needed. Like the location and Melissa was very helpful
Robin C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn L.
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a great time staying at the Mighty Marlin! Communication was easy and quick, the property was clean and well stocked in the kitchen for cooking on site, and the ease to the beach was a breeze. We definitely recommend for small families!
Kathryn L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa K.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
No other word than amazing. Everything was exactly as described, and the host was perfect with her communication and quick responses to all of my questions. Location and size were perfect for me and my dogs would absolutely come back in a heartbeat.
Melissa K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phil M.
Mar 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Gem
Beautiful inside and EASY access to the beach, quiet safe and peaceful!
Phil M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin R.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
It was everything shown on the app wonderful easy clean place will be back soon thank you for the stay
Kristin R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
renia m.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great response
Will be back
renia m.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob R.
Feb 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Superbowl Weekend at the Beach
Wonderful condo. Clean, well equipped, pet friendly, and was newly renovated! Great place to stay!
Rob R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great stay...clean property
Michael C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Cute
Great to have washer and dryer
Parking is tight for a truck but adequate.
Pool not filled up.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We were thoroughly impressed with this little cottage. It was very clean, charming, and had everything we needed. Loved that beach access was right across the street. This was the perfect spot for a little weekend getaway with our 2 boys and pup! Would definitely stay here again!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret D.
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds expectations
We loved our stay! It was decorated so pretty, had everything we could need in kitchen and even had beach towels. The location was ideal, we could walk to the beach just a few minutes away and plenty of great restaurants nearby. Totally want to come back and stay here again!
Our stay in the Mighty Marlin was fantastic! The property looks exactly like the pictures. I am a bit obsessed when it comes to cleanliness, and this place did not disappoint! Very clean, well stocked, and convenient to many places. It’s a short walk across the street to the beach. Melissa was very responsive and helpful. Would rent again for sure!
Brandi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy R.
May 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Caregiver getaway
My friend and I both needed a few days to take care of ourselves only. Perfect time away