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Property grounds
Beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • West Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪88 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Gulf Shores cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Also, Fort Morgan Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Edith Hammock is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • West Beach - 24 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 73 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 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 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.

Newly updated, screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac along Mobile Bay, Meme's is the perfect retreat for discerning guests who want to enjoy the beauty of sunrises and sunsets on the water. This waterfront home has two large bedrooms and two newly renovated baths, a well appointed kitchen and plenty of comfy spaces from which you can enjoy the water and the wildlife. Guests often report seeing dolphins playing in the water in front of the covered dock. Pelicans, seagulls, osprey, eagles, and herons abound. This home is also dog friendly and has a fully fenced back yard.

There are two screened porches with rockers, swings, and tables for outdoor dining. The back patio also has a table and chairs plus a charcoal and propane grill. While there is not easy access to the water, the home is only about a mile from the white sand beaches of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve.

The trip to the center of Gulf Shores takes less than 10 minutes. There you will find grocery stores, restaurants and other attractions. Several good restaurants can also be found a few miles West at Jesse's on the Bay or at the Beach Club.

Property manager

Martha Howard, Gulf Coast Keyholders and Exit Realty, Gulf Shores

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

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

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only; limit 2 w/ additional fee. No Cats!

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
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 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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Newly updated, screened porches, dog friendly, fenced yard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Great place to relax away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Lovely home on the bay with nice fenced in yard for dogs. Peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house with great views

Charming spacious home. Wonderful views. Really enjoyed sitting on the dock watching the sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

The H., P

Liked: Cleanliness

Meme’s Guest Cottage

This home exceeded expectations. The house was lovely and well equipped with kitchenware, games, reading material, and a very comfortable King bed. Most notably, the front fenced in yard was perfect for sunny outdoor breakfasts. The large waterside yard was perfect for sunsets and a bonfire. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

beauty and relaxing

This is a great location with good distance to all activities if you want to have a quiet spot to relax. It was very good for our dog to have space and easy with the fenced in yard. We so enjoyed the covered dock to watch the sunset. The view is your big reward in staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom m., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay on the Bay

Thank you for sharing this Bay front cottage with us. We enjoyed the location, and the spacious living quarters offered by Meme's Cottage including the bay side screened porch and living room/dining room layout. Very clean and well-kept. Nice kitchen and baths. Close to beaches. GREAT PLACE!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage!

Such a great place in a perfect location, right on the water! Everything was as described. Cottage is on a quiet street, but within a reasonable distance to stores, restaurants and golf courses. Martha, our host, was great! Check in was easy and very responsive to any questions or issues. Cottage was clean and so comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Great place to relax and enjoy views of the bay near Gulf Shores.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

We were looking to get away over Christmas and found this residence. Very quiet neighborhood with easy access to attractions and great food ! Home was on the water and the fishing off the dock was excellent. Highly recommend this home. Our only drawback was we don’t understand the Rocu tv setup.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving 2024

What a great place to enjoy Thanksgiving 2024. The place with very clean and we had a great experience. This would be a place we would return to.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway for family!

The minute we arrived at Meme Cottage we knew that relaxtion was on the agenda! The rooms were spacious and provided privacy with my infant grandson! His first vacation! We enjoyed playing Clue at the dining table! Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rock away your cares

So happy to have found a place to unwind. Just outside of the city but not to far from everything to could want. King bed was very comfortable and love the claw foot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

sister trip

Best relaxing trip ever. House was perfect for my sister's dog Bo. Dock and screened porch were great. we didn't miss the beach, the Bay was enough of a water fix. will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Bayfront Cottage

We needed peace and quiet, just perfect. Dolphins and bird watching was such a bonus. Everything was nice and cottage is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place to relax....

Go location. Not to far from restaurants and shopping but far enough to be relaxing..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberlee K., greenbrier

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful hom

Home and location were fabulous! will stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B., AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful!

I loved being in this cottage! It was clean and comfortable, and I felt so at home. The view from the porch and the pier was fabulous, and I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend!

Beautiful cottage, deck, and huge master bedroom. The deck and yard are perfect. We were very pleased and would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful

We enjoyed our short stay. We took our dog and it was a wonderful stay with her. She had lots of room to run around outside. It was just what I needed for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roy v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at Meme’s

Everything just like we hoped for
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil getaway cottage

Meme’s cottage is just the place to relax and enjoy life away from the real world. Nice times on the screened in porch having lunch or just enjoying lemonade and sweet tea as the breeze blows. Great time fishing and just enjoying the sand by the water. Loved watching the dolphin swim back and forth by the dock. Just pure relaxation while you’re there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Dolphins, screened porch and covered pier with rocking chairs overlooking the bay—it was everything we hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. My wife was recovering from surgery. This place was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise on Mobile Bay

This property is as advertised. Actually, there was a major improvement in the primary bath from the time we booked in August of 2023 until we stayed at the house in March of 2024. A shower was added to the bathroom which was a wonderful addition. All of the main living areas look out over the bay. There are 2 screened porches which were so useful as well. My husband and I stayed here and were so glad we were not in Gulf Shores proper. This was much more appropriate to our laid-back style and it was very quiet. Martha, the host, was so responsive to our needs which was very much appreciated. This is definitely a winner! I would highly recommend this house and location.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024