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Get away from it all! Pet friendly. Fenced yard. No stairs!

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A natural landscape with trees and a view of the sea.
A covered outdoor seating area with a red and white checkered tablecloth, a clear glass candle holder, and metal chairs.
A bathroom with a white door, a towel rack, and a shower curtain with a black and white pattern.
A single-story house with a covered porch and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this cottage in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Orange Beach Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bon Secour Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Little Lagoon - 3 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • The Wharf - 16 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums Coffee & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬8 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.

Get away from it all! Pet friendly. Fenced yard. No stairs!

This precious nautical cottage is away from it all but still close to everything. Relax on the screened porch and enjoy the view of Mobile Bay, or walk down to the waters edge and throw in a line. Cook up your fresh catch in the well appointed kitchen or walk on down to Jesse's on the Bay for a 5-star meal at sunset. Located on the new biking and walking trail makes daily exercise a breeze. At the end of the day sleep soundly in the comfy king bed of the master or the queen in the second bedroom. The Internet is free and Direct TV is available or feel free to sign in to your own streaming service subscriptions. Gulf beach access is less than 2 miles away at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve and historic Fort Morgan is only 10 miles west.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only!

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Check out is at 10 AM or earlier. Please do not ask for late checkout on the day you leave, as housekeeping is scheduled for 10:00 AM. We kindly ask that you do the following before you leave:
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed w/fee per pet & signed pet agreement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only!

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Get away from it all! Pet friendly. Fenced yard. No stairs! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 257 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and we had a great stay! The kids and the pup loved it too!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect small house for a getaway and wonderful setup for fur babies or kiddos. This home is on a beautiful piece of property with a screened in back porch that makes it enjoyable regardless of the weather. Mrs. Martha is always such a nice and accommodating host!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was excellent with whom to work. The fenced-in yard was perfect for our dogs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shady Shack is a quaint, peaceful, off‑the‑beaten‑path cottage. We loved the quiet and the serene view from the screened‑in back porch each evening — easily one of our favorite parts of the stay.The cottage was spotless and stocked with all the essentials you’d need for a short getaway. Martha, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She stayed attentive throughout the entire process, and both check‑in and checkout were effortless, making our stay completely hassle‑free.A huge plus for us was the fenced‑in yard for our two small pups. They were able to run around, burn off all their extra energy, and just be dogs — all without a single worry.If you’re looking for a quiet, clean, tucked‑away spot that’s still close to restaurants, grocery stores, and most importantly, the beach, The Shady Shack is a fantastic choice.We’ll definitely be staying here again. Thanks again, Martha, for your wonderful hospitality.TJ Duplantis
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As listed
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and cute! Would visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing place to stay

This house had all the amenities we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ft Morgan vacation

We enjoyed our stay and fishing in the area. The fenced backyard was nice. It made having our dogs with us easier. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay right before Christmas

This is our 2nd time staying at the Cottage and its always a pleasure staying here with our furbabies..Perfect home away from home with great hosts...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was quiet and cute! Perfect for families and pets! We didn’t bring ours because they no longer travel well but it would have been perfect. The location is good and close to the beach and town! Would stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

We were all very comfortable, the fenced yard was very convenient to let our dog out safely. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a quiet place to stay convenient to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation Home

We loved staying at the Shady Shack again. The quiet and tranquil setting was perfect for us. Everything we needed was at the house and we loved every minute of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

winter getaway

Very clean with wonderful fenced yard for our fur baby. Quiet area, with only short drive to pet friendly beaches. This was our 2nd stay there and will surely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for dogs and kids

This exceeded our expectations, pictures did not do it justice. Very nicely decorated and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little cottage!

This cottage was perfect for our family! The fenced in back yard was great for our dog and the kids loved having WiFi. A wonderful place to come home to after an exhausting day at the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location with our dogs worked real good.

Our two dogs could roam in a fenced grassy yard.Property very quiet and remote. We really enjoyed Gulf Shores and Orange. We really enjoyed having our dogs with us.It was our choice to spend our 40th wedding anniversary in gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved

It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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