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 583.6 sq m

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Gym
Air conditioning
Dryer
Parking available
Washer

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
‪1 min walk‬
Kiva Dunes Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Gulf Shores Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪15 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. 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.

Snowbirds are welcome! 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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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!

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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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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What's nearby

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
West Beach - 20 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬6 min drive
‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Fresh Seafood Market - ‬6 min drive
‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much is parking at LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Dog friendly and fenced yard?

There is free parking nearby.

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 and Edith Hammock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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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

Joanne b.

5 April 2025

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

Far from a Shady Shack…my “Sweet Home Alabama”

Off the beaten path, thank goodness…but not far from beaches, shopping and local attractions! Perfect location and rental for people and their pets. It was very difficult to leave…

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren F.

26 January 2025

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

Clean, quiet, and room for the dog

We enjoyed our stay. There was room for our large dog to run and play in the fenced yard. It was very clean and nicely decorated. Far enough from the road that traffic sounds were muted by the trees and with view of the water from the back. The small secluded “beach” at the back of the property made this a good choice for a winter getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 November 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Loved the porch and fenced-in yard. The cottage is close to everything. I spent one day at the zoo and another at the Fort. My dogs loved the yard and porch and all the new smells.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

9 November 2024

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

secluded and peaceful

great location, loved the fenced in yard, very convenient. The house cozy clean and well stocked. We would have loved not having to go into fenced yard to enter. The key didnt work in the front door. we didnt want to leave a light on due to mosquitos. we bought a couple flash lights and that helped. The master bedroom was very comfortable. everything was clean, loved the screened in porch, shady and cool in the mornings easy to let our 2 dogs out of the bedroom to the porch and yard. I think they loved it as much as we did. It was nice to be away from traffic and still be a few minutes away. Lots of beaches to choose from

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

9 October 2024

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

Very quiet and secluded location

Very nice place accessible to the more quiet and less touristy area of Gulf Shores/Ft Morgan. Nice place for the pups and fenced yard. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

6 October 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

30 September 2024

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

Hurricane Evacuation Shelter

We have a 140 pound Great Dane. There were no problems booking this stay as were evacuating from the Big Bend area of Florida for Hurricane Helene. The owner was incredibly kind is accepting not only our Doggo, but an unusual check-in time due to the evacuation. The house was perfect for us. A great screened porch allowed us to sit outside without mosquitoes dining on us and the fenced yard allowed our dog to investigate, wander, and do her business. It may not be the fanciest house, nor the biggest but for what we needed, when we needed it, with the issues we presented (xl dog + evacuation constraints) it was perfect. A+

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

20 September 2024

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

Great place!!!!

Loved, loved, loved it!!!! Martha and Wayne felt like family.I ended up by myself with my 2 pups. My husband was ill and could not make it. I told myself why not go!!!! Have not done something like this since I was single. Felt safe with my 2 pups. Martha and Wayne and their son nearby. Thanks for a great time!!!! Donna

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN B.

29 July 2024

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

Loved

It was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

26 July 2024

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

Quiet cottage in the perfect location

I stayed with my two teenagers and my dog. Plenty of space for everyone to have downtime. Quiet area, but close to both Fort Morgan and Gulf shores. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa T.

12 July 2024

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

Family Getaway

Home is small but serves its purpose and fit my family of 5 just fine. Nice little strip of beach on the bay behind the home to fish. Home is away from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores but close enough to join in when looking for something to do. Property was clean and did not smell like a property that lets dogs stay. Love that! Check in and out was smooth! Overall a great little place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

10 July 2024

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

Great stay

We stayed here for a week in late June. It was my husband and our 12 year old son. It was close enough to major attractions in Gulf Shores, but was very quite in the evenings. We didn't grill, but they have a nice grill and patio table in the yard. They have a screened in back porch which was perfect for reading in the evenings ( with a lamp!). The home was clean and had all the items we needed. I might recommend that the knives be sharpened ( all the ones I tried were dull). They beds were very nice and we had nice sleep. We would recommend it for someone with perhaps one child or maybe even two children. The outside yard was fenced in so I could also see it being nice for younger kids.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

12 April 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

Val C.

31 March 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

Elaine D.

28 November 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 October 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 October 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

10/10 Excellent

Rhea D., Lebanon USA

7 September 2023

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

Labor Day Getaway

This property was perfect! Even cuter in person! Was clean and had everything you needed for a relaxing quiet stay! The fenced in yard was awesome for our doggo! Location is great especially if you don’t want to be right in middle of hustle and bustle but only a 10-15 min drive to all the action. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

3 August 2023

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

Perfect little cottage for weekend getaway

This was a perfect & adorable cottage with lots of privacy with a screened-in back porch. Beautiful trees with Spanish moss. Lovely and perfect spot for my husband's & my weekend getaway! Hope to return soon! Definitely recommend to others!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

28 June 2023

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

Cozy Cabin

Cabin was very clean and cozy! We were very glad to find a place we could take our dog along with us. Communication with the host was wonderful!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie H.

17 May 2023

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

The Shady Shack

Loved the time there, night sounds were awesome. Martha was awesome, know why she is the Super Host. We will be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

1 May 2023

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

Peaceful

Peaceful place to stay and relax, but close enough to drive for entertainment. Loves screened in back porch was the best. Coffee and 2 rocking chairs, what can beat that?

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie R., Batavia Illinois

30 April 2023

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

Shady Shack

Easy check in, cottage was very clean and comfortable . Enjoyed the nearby dog beach and returning to the cottage to relax. Very nice stay, dogs loved it and so did we!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

23 April 2023

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

Relax

Oh usually stay right in beach, but this time we tried something g different. We stayed at the Shady Shack, and we are so happy we did. We spent most of our time on back porch looking out over the old oak trees with a slice of Mobile Bay in perfect view. The breeze was lovely. We did not want to leave. We were just minutes from access to fort Morgan Beach, so we would go and stay in morning a couple of hours, and then again in evening to walk our dog, who also have it a 5 star rating! Thank you so much. I think we will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannen K., Columbia, TN

13 April 2023

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

Quiet perfection

Love hanging on the back porch and listening to the outside. Mobile Street a mile away for the beach is perfect. Kitchen has almost anything you need if thats how you vacation. Plenty of parking

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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.

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