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Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11

Cottage near Fort Morgan Beach in Gulf Shores

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A waterfront property with a wooden deck leading to a covered porch area.
A beach house with a sandy foreground, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a view of the ocean through a door.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV.
A beachfront house with a covered porch and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Fort Morgan Pines stay.With a stay at this Fort Morgan Pines cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Morgan - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 38.1 km
  • The Wharf - 26 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coast @ The Beach Club - ‬10 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.

Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11

Summary:
Private cottage! (Sleeps up to eleven adults/ children)
2 bedrooms
3 sleeper sofas
1 single pull out bed
2 full bathrooms
Full Kitchen
Large Living Room
Wrap around porch with awesome sunset views!

Saylor's Place is a very unique, warm and welcoming two bedroom, two bath cottage with great fishing (crab, redfish, catfish etc. have been caught here!
, beautiful views of the sunsets, dolphins, and a great place to kayak, canoe, wakesurf, ski, paddleboard, etc.!

The Space:
Please note - This unique home has been discounted because part of this seawall still has some hurricane damage but now has about 50 feet of boardwalk along the top of the seawall .Until the seawall is repaired there may be water directly under the house after a storm so currently there's no parking under the house but the rest of this half acre lot will remain dry so there is still plenty of flat parking spaces to accommodate several vehicles. workers may or may not be there during your stay but just working on the wall and not on the house during June & the first part of July.

This lake Cottage is unique in many ways!
- You could fish right from the porch but also has a boardwalk about 50 ft ) along the top of the seawall.
- Beach access across the street! (about 1/4 mile) walk or park right beside the sand!
- famous golf courses start about one mile away!
- Grocery/Dollar General, gas stations, ferry boat (to Mobile), Tacky Jack's on the water, boat rentals, fishing charters, and a full Spa all very close by!
- Fastest WiFi in the area!
- Part of the awesome Ft. Morgan community in Gulf Shores that even has pot luck dinners sometimes on the weekends within a couple miles and on the Bay!
- It is the last home in the back of the subdivision on a corner lot!
- It has one of the best views of Mobile Bay and sunsets and you can also see the sunrise!
- It has 150+ feet of private water access to fish, dock your boat, etc.!
- Launch your kayak or boat etc. right from this home!
- Enjoy the wrap around porch for many different wide views of dolphins swimming, etc. etc.!
- Large windows throughout Living room for the best views inside also!
- Breakfast nook with a Bay window to enjoy close up views while drinking your coffee or eating dinner with your family and friends!
- Lots of windows in the Master bedroom also makes you feel like your outside!
- Private bath in Master bedroom plus comfortable mattresses!
- Natural wood ceilings for a more cozy cabin feeling!
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So you've got golf, beach, open gulf, shopping, restaurants, bars, ice, deli, and the ferry, etc. all close by for your convenience!

Guest Access:
This is a completely private home with no shared spaces and plenty of private parking spaces around the home! (Please note Do not parking under the home until the seawall has been repaired).

The Neighborhood:
This awesome Bay cottage is part of a great community with neighbors that sometimes join together for potluck dinners at local hotspots nearby! There is also a full Spa down the road and everything you should need at the local grocery stores, Dollar General, gas station, Deli, restaurants, ferry boat, Ft. Morgan Landmark and tours, Boat rentals, fishing charters, etc. etc. etc.!

Getting Around:
You will need a carto get around to most places but can also walk or bike to the beach and even Tacky Jack's just down the road!

Other Things to Note:
We want you to have a very memorable, enjoyable stay and will be available anytime you need us but we will also respect your provacy and won't disturb you unless you need something or it is an emergency!

Interaction with Guests:
Please message me and my team here if you need anything and other contact information will also be sent with your welcome message once your reservation is confirmed along with your door code, etc.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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

Rules

Guest responsibilities before final departure - - Place all dirty dishes in dishwasher, place dishwashing pod in dishwasher and start cycle. - Ta...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50 per pet. Discounts sometimes for multiple smal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 to the airport?

This cottage is 20.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 to the beach?

This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Fort Morgan Beach and 7.6 mi (47-min drive) from Dauphin Island Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 to downtown Gulf Shores?

This cottage is 2.6 mi away from Fort Morgan.

Bayfront Gulf Shores Retreat • Near Beach • Dolphin Views • Sleeps 11 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good, will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location. Home and property could use some repairs but it’s definitely worth what we paid. Location is not ideal if you have a boat trailer but it is doable if you use the neighbors driveway to turn around.Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean and we loved having our dog with us. The views are spectacular and the location is quiet with just a quick walk to the beach. The bird population is abundant and the dauphins visit every day. The age of the property is showing so if you want luxury you might want something else.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house. Million dollar view and awesome location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location on the Bay!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is comfortable and well equipped. A huge perk to being able to have our beloved dog, Comet, with us. The neighborhood is quiet and felt very safe. Excellent!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture Perfect view

Fell in love with the magnificent views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views!

It was amazing we came down for our anniversary Charles was a great host will be back for sure! Robin and Mitch WV
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing! Short walk to the beach, the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We did see dolphins from the deck, it was maybe the closest we have been to a wild dolphin! It was such a joy being able to have our dogs there and the clean up instructions were simple. I am removing one star because while the house was neat & tidy it was not clean - a lot of dust & dirt on the window sills, marks on the doors, fabric of pretty much everything had a stain on it. It felt more like a fishing camp but we absolutely loved it and had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of open space. Well stocked with kitchen/cooking utensils. Able to fish and run crab traps right outside front door. Beach access right across highway. Mature kids can get to beach easily with bicycles.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Break

Peaceful views and relaxing time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet community right on the bay. We fished everyday.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Holiday

Perfect! This was a perfect getaway spot for us, our son and daughter-in-law, and our dogs! Clean, easy access and perfect bay views! Great spot if you enjoy casual walks, relaxing to the sound of the bay waves and great accommodations! We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little bay front cottage is one of my favorite VRBO stays. It bears the wounds and scars from tropical storms yet it’s so comfortable and homey. The views from the porch are unmatched. My husband and our two dogs enjoyed our time there fishing, birdwatching, and watching the dolphins that came to play just in front of the little cottage. Chuck was fast and friendly with communication. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We saw the dolphins on day 1 and a few other times while we were there. Overall, the outside of the house needs some cosmetic repairs. The interior was great for us and our dogs. Our dogs did find every sticker bur (sp?) possible with their paws. So be wary of those and bring tweezers.Couches were good for afternoon naps! The views and dolphin sightings right by the house made this a great and relaxing Christmas vacation for us.
Dolphin, day 1
Sunrise on our last morning
A beautiful and sunny day
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved the view and relaxing atmosphere

Overall we had a good experience. I read the reviews before we came. As mentioned the outside needs quite a bit of work and can be hazardous, especially for people with balance trouble. Loved the inside of the house and the gorgeous views though. Would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Love it, mostly!!

The view of the bay was awesome!! Enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the dolphins. The house was very clean and stocked with essentials. The outside needs a good clean-up! Overall we will return once the outdoors is finished! Thank you for sharing your property us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

Nice older cottage that is a stones throw from the water. My wife and I wanted a quiet place to relax and this was it. The cottage was not fancy but was very clean and had everything we needed. The outside still needs repairs to the seawall and dock but was stated in the listing. I wasn't here for fishing anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

This property was a struggle for our family

The house was comfortable, yet lacked some basic items like coffee cups. The property grounds are a safety hazard. The sea wall appears to be in the process of being repaired, and rebar is sticking out in multiple places. This property is not kid-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would rent again

It has a few problems like the doors need weather stripping and a hump in the kitchen/dinning room floor. They emailed me the wrong code but I looked on Vrbo and it had the right one. No keys you lock with code and that’s how you get in and out. Over-all I would rent again. Quite neighborhood. We seen some dolphins while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity, Views, Relaxing, our Furbabies!

Vacation with 4 dogs and my family, priceless! This beach house is right on the water, the views are breathtaking and it’s so quiet/peaceful. The porch is almost a wrap around, covered and plenty of room to enjoy all the nature and sea has to offer. We drank our coffee with the pelicans, seagulls and we were able to see dolphins come by us. The sunsets were beautiful and there was just enough space to have our dogs an area on the side to enjoy as well. Yes the sea wall and dock are in the process of being repaired but that shouldn’t take away from the beauty. Would definitely recommend, especially if you have dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Could be best bay house in Fort Morgan !!!!

Pros: internet, tv channels available, comfort - beds, couch’s, Etc., location-location-location, porch (watching dolphins - as close as a few feet, pelicans - about 10 that stayed close by and lots more flying and fishing, loved - loved - loved the view. Loved the area !!! Cons: only one (The yard - such a beautiful bay house to let the yard go, we are in our 70’s and we had to be so careful when we walked back and fourth to our truck. We did not venture off the porch! Coming in late at night - no lights in the back - I had to hold a flashlight for my wife to walk on the very unstable walkway) I hate to have a negative but I do not understand why you would not take care of this gem of a bay house! If you decide to fix the yard, pier, boardwalk, I will be the first in line to rent !!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a magical place to relax and renew!

We spent a wonderful week here. It was so quiet and peaceful. We saw dolphins every day, several came right up to the seawall and looked at us up on the back porch! We spent a lot of time on the back porch, watching all of the birds and fish and other wildlife. I’ve never seen so many dolphins or different varieties of water type birds in one place! It’s a very quick trip across the street and about two blocks to several public beach accesses. We did not have a lot of great weather, but that didn’t bother us at all. Hurricane Rafael was moving in so the gulf was rolling in some impressive big waves. We were able to purchase everything we needed for our stay at the Dollar General about 5 miles or so down the road. We even got a couple of decent beach chairs there. They had a very good selection of grocery items. The sea wall and the pier are still being repaired from hurricane damage but that didn’t effect our stay. We lounged up on the back porch and watched everything going on in the bay for hours at a time. I had such a relaxing time. I wanted to come back down the first week of January, but they are already booked up through February. Instead, I booked the house next-door because I know how quiet and beautiful it is in that area! If you like a quiet beach, stay with beautiful scenery and a comfortable place to stay this is it! Chuck was very responsive to any issues that we had and took very good care of us. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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