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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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? No Our Bay Cottage is perfect for you.. 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 hummingbirds 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 the Beach Club or in Gulf Shores.

Mobile Bay is a fisherman's paradise! You can fish from the shore, catch live crab with one of the traps on site, or put your boat 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. The cottage is only about 8 miles from Gulf Shores, close enough to run to town for groceries!

Property manager

Maggie Johnston

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (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

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site 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 indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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

About the area

Map
Gulf shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive
  • West Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Seafood Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shena S.

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

Blair W.

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.

Awesome
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Family vacation
Awesome quiet place to stay very close to all activities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

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

Jonna L.

Peaceful weekend
We loved the location near the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge and their secluded beach. The cottage is so charming and the waterfront dock can’t be beat. We saw dolphins and birds galore. We rented kayaks From Fort Morgan rentals and had a very close Dolphin encounter one afternoon. It was thrilling!!! We will be back to this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri A.

Spring break away from the crowds
This was our second year in a row staying at the bay cottage and will definitely be back again. Easy access to beaches, trails and gulf shores but we mostly enjoyed staying at the property. Fishing, kayaking, reading, grilling out. Saw dolphins from the dock and the peacock paid a visit. Another relaxing spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Great For Families!
I chose this place because of its privacy and dog friendly accommodations. My husband and I were asked to keep our four month old granddaughter while my daughter and her husband attended a wedding in Gulf Shores. It was perfect for our needs. The property has very comfortable beds and the kitchen is well stocked with things you may have forgotten! There is a big porch that is so nice to sit on and watch the water. I recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen V.

Quiet and peaceful getaway
We found it difficult to find the cottage, the sign needs to be more visible and updated. It was all faded. Overall, we were satisfied with the country cabin charm. Loved the porch!! Enjoyed watching the dolphins from the pier, along with seeing eagles and blue herons.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Bayfront Cottage was great!
This was a great rental! Good location, it was close to town but secluded enough for privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

kellybutcher1988@gmail.com B.

Cute Cottage on the Bay
The cottage was exactly what we were looking for - just the right size, great location and amazing views! We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Relaxing and beautiful
My husband and two Goldendoodles had a fabulous time at Bayfront Cottage. Although the weather didn’t cooperate, there were plenty of things to do within minutes of the cottage. There were also several dog friendly places to go including Ft. Morgan beach, Ft Morgan, and The ferry to Dauphin Island. The cottage had everything we needed and the views were beautiful. We plan on returning soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Awesome Cabin by the Bay!
Relaxing and private cottage on the bay side of Ft Morgan in Gulf Shores. Screen in porch overlooking the water, shade trees are abundant, and a awesome location overall. We loved staying here and will do it again if we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Beautiful house and property. We loved the beautiful natural bay cottage.
Everyone was incredibly helpful and made our stay very easy. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Family Gathering
Great, perfect for a family that does not want the madness of the beach front but wants to be close.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Perfect Hideaway
Beautiful, clean, comfy, and the a/c works GREAT!! Awesome sunsets & close to everything - we had a blast! This place is truly magical...

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla S.

restful!
This is an amazing property which is secluded from the busy Gulf Shores area. The owners and manager are VERY nice and made our stay more enjoyable! The cottage is well equipped and the water view is perfect! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Priscilla S., Jackson, al

Relaxing stay.
Very nice stay. Quite, secluded place to stay. Kids loved fishing and trying to catch crabs. I give it four stars because of the unleveled floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

Nice place to restore yourself
:-)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Summer vacation
Great veiws, very clean, it is quite and relaxing, will recommend. Owners check on to make sure everything was going good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Delightful place
We can’t wait to return- very special place, cozy, peaceful, secluded and comfortable, Bon Secour Natl. refuge gorgeous and minutes away. Thanks Maggie for sharing you place and welcoming pets
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

3rd year in a row
3rd year in a row. Great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri A.

Quiet getaway, away from spring breakers
Relaxing week of morning coffee on the dock, reading and meals on the porch, fishing, the beach, trail walks, grilling, watching the sunset and dolphins from the dock and kayaking. Will definitely be back. House is conveniently located but away from spring break crowds. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Relaxing and beautiful
Absolutely beautiful cottage in the woods AND on the bay. Loved the screen porch and the pier. Great spot for crabbing, fishing, and sunset watching. Screened in porch was our favorite spot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021