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Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5864 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Fort Morgan Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • The Park at OWA - 32 min drive - 33.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 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.

Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat

WELCOME TO REEL HOUSE – A CHARMING, PET-FRIENDLY MOBILE BAY COTTAGE




TOP REASONS TO BOOK

• Completely renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with comfortable space for 5 guests

• King bed in master with private bath; twin-over-full bunk in second bedroom for kids or adults

• Fully furnished kitchen with new appliances

• Large 65” TV in living room for family movie nights

• Pet-friendly for one small dog (25 lbs max) with association restrictions



QUICK-VIEW BEDDING SUMMARY

PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed

GUEST BEDROOM: Twin-over-full bunk bed


HOME LAYOUT

LIVING & DINING AREA: Comfortable open living space with large 65” TV and seating

KITCHEN: Fully furnished with all new appliances (no icemaker)

PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed with attached private bath

GUEST BEDROOM: Twin-over-full bunk for children or adults



PROPERTY DETAILS

Welcome to REEL HOUSE, a completely renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage located on historic Mobile Bay, just 2 miles from Fort Morgan. Sleeping up to 5 guests, this delightful home offers a king-size bed in the master bedroom with private bath and a twin-over-full bunk in the second bedroom for children or adults. The fully furnished kitchen with new appliances makes preparing meals and snacks easy, while the large 65” TV in the living area provides entertainment after a day of fishing, beach activities, or relaxing by the bay. Enjoy the scenic views, outdoor adventures, and peaceful atmosphere that make this home a perfect getaway.



IMPORTANT NOTES

You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking. No parties or events.



PET POLICY

This home is dog-friendly for one small dog only (25 lbs max). Guests must notify us upon booking if bringing a dog. A pet fee applies, per pet. Limit and size restrictions may apply so please inquire before booking. The following breeds are prohibited by association by-laws: Doberman, Rottweiler, Chow, or Pit Bull.



RULES FOR RENTING WITH A DOG

• Dog must be older than 9 months

• Dog must remain on a leash when outside of the house

• Guests must clean up after their dog

• No excessive barking



**There are two new homes that were recently built next to this home. Photos coming soon.

Failure to follow these rules will result in immediate eviction of you or your dog with no refund. If you prefer to board your pet, we recommend SeaPaws Dog Resort in Gulf Shores.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 864 square feet

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

1665-249588

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores within a short 6-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach. You'll also find Fort Morgan and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat a good place to stay for couples?

With a stay at this waterfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus a water view and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport), which is about 28.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat?

Yes, every house at Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Host was super friendly and responsive. The home was very nice and super clean. Fantastic location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Wonderful stay!

The location was wonderful! Easy walk to the beach and great bay views from the home! The home was very clean! Great response time regarding any questions. My family looks torward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Great weekend trip

We just spent a few days but enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward J.

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

Great place to stay

The home was very clean and the Beach is within walking distance. Wonderful place to stay if you’re fishing. I will definitely be back…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Great little house

We enjoyed our stay in this house. It was very clean and in a great quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Perfect Stay

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Second stay at Reel House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this vacation spot. It’s a few minute walk to the beach, but my family loves staying on the bay for the fishing and kayaking. We love that it’s pet friendly. The house is well equipped and the right size for us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

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

Relaxing quiet cove with a view

We enjoyed relaxing on the deck and watching the sunsets. The little private beach was a nice added attraction. Great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

The Reel house is real fantastic!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time during our stay! Very easy to find, close enough to all of gulf shore’s amenities but far enough away to provide peace and quiet. House was very clean and it faces west so beautiful sunsets every night. Beach is an easy walk and was never too busy. Wildlife was great as well, saw dolphins multiple times!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIN T.

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

Reel House on the Bay

We loved our stay at the Reel House. It's great little house with easy access to the beach. We will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Highly recommended house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was perfect for what we were looking for. Relaxing vacation
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y.

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

Beach Birthday

Loved the quietness of the area. They property was beautifully decorated, well maintained and well stocked, inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We enjoyed our vacation hope to do again next year!! Thank You SOOOOOOO Very Much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tyler P.

Lovely quiet and chill place in the bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was great. You can tell it has been redone somewhat recently. Has a lovely deck and dock on the water from coffee in the morning and wine as the sunsets.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Perfect!

This stay was perfect for the girls to get away! It would also be great for a family vacation with pets. Nice beach. The house was very clean, kitchen was well equipped to cook. Beds were comfortable. We will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Byron H.

Reel House Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky V.

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

Alabama experience

Cozy,clean,comfortable. Liked location. Nicely decorated. Washer/dryer.Could have an updated coffee pot.Instructions on navigating tv in living room.Blankets for when it’s cold.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

We loved it

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything. Quiet little place away from all of the noise and city. Perfect little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

A Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at the Reel House was great. The house is in a pretty good location to where you can walk to the beach or drive to some public access points. The provided kayaks were also nice. With them you could launch out and kayak over to St. Andrew’s Bay to fish or explore.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house inside was immaculate and was very cozy for our family of 4 including our small dog. The kitchen was nicely stocked with the exception of a large mixing bowl. The bedrooms were on the smaller side, but the beds were super comfy. There were several soft or weak areas in the hallway flooring. The property manager was contacted with an immediate response. Throughout the stay though, the flooring in front of the cold air return vent began to crack.The property is located on the bay with a short walk to the ocean. During low tide, the water is very shallow in front of the house but was deep enough to launch our kayaks. The neighborhood was very peaceful and clean. The area under the house had a nice setup with crabbing equipment, paddle boards, kayaks, cleaning table, shower, etc; however, the ceiling is very low. If you are taller than 5’8, you have to duck in order to walk under the house. Needless to say, our mid-sized suv would not fit under the house. There was some trash lying around the edges of the concrete pad underneath the house. There was only one outside door to the home which was concerning to me in case of an emergency. Overall, it was an enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Reel House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was amazing. Looked like it was brand new. It was stocked with plenty of the necessities ie.. pots pans towels etc. Couldn't have asked for anything more.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mindy K.

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Reel house was just perfect for our family of 4. We loved the decor, the modern furnishings and the awesome deck. The place was immaculate and had everything we needed. It was within walking distance of an awesome beach and close to Fort Morgan and the ferry. We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores and the traffic and congestion. It was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Reel house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean and looked newly remodeled. Very pretty inside. Beautiful deck overlooking inlet with oyster boxes and wildlife and beautiful sunsets. Aprox 4 block walk to gulf beach. Beach stunning and dog friendly. Only lacking a beach chair or 2 as we didnt have room.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Construction noise was unexpected.

The house was great and the process was easy but we had no idea that construction was occurring right next door. Starting bright and early every day there was construction noise all day long. It made time on the porch not enjoyable. It was not a relaxing get-away as we had hoped. I just wish it had been disclosed so I could have made an informed decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda O.

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

Not so peaceful retreat!

Pictures show a relaxing little cottage but little did we know they were building 2 houses right next door. Workers were there from early morning to late night, hammering, drilling and making a lot of noise. The peaceful retreat was far from it! The house being built next door is approximately 10-15 feet away, so very close. The cleanliness of the house was questionable also. Seems there were several spills and stains throughout the house. Kitchen counters had a spill of white goo??? No I would not recommend this house unless you had very low expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025