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Cute cottage across from the Gulf

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cute cottage across from the Gulf

The Cozy Cottage at the Beach: Walkable Fun and Gulf Breezes Await

This charming stand-alone cottage may be compact, but it’s big on personality and perfectly positioned for laid-back days on the coast. Located just across a two-lane street from the Gulf, this pet-friendly retreat offers easy beach access and local flavor within walking distance.

Ideal for up to four guests, the home features two queen beds and one full bathroom, with essentials like a washer and dryer and a kitchenette equipped for simple meals and snacks. While there’s no dishwasher, you’ll find everything you need for an easygoing stay.

Kick back in the lounge area with a wall-mounted Smart TV and free WiFi, or head out to the spacious private deck—perfect for slow mornings with coffee or relaxed evenings under the sky.

When you're ready to explore, a marked pedestrian crosswalk takes you directly to the public beach access just steps away. After a day by the shore, stroll over to the nearby convenience store, grab a bite at the pizzeria, or enjoy a scoop of local ice cream in season. Don’t miss the fresh seafood market for a true taste of the coast.

This sweet cottage welcomes one well-behaved dog under 20 lbs (pet fee applies). Guests must be 25 or older to rent. Non-smoking property. Monthly rentals welcome.

Please note: The upstairs apartment is rented separately.

Property manager

Bender Realty & Property Management, Inc.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Swimming 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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

Property is also known as

1169-253646

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute cottage across from the Gulf pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute cottage across from the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute cottage across from the Gulf?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cute cottage across from the Gulf located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, West Beach, and Wade Ward Nature Park. Lagoon Pass Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cute cottage across from the Gulf Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacque C.

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

Gulf Shore Getaway

This cottage was perfect for the two of us plus our dog. Thanks for being pet friendly! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great stay!

Located in a great area and close to the beach. House was nice and clean and had everything we needed. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

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

Gulf shores on a Budget

We stayed for a week the house is nice, couch Is very comfortable. Bathroom is small but adequate
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

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

Great location

This building is in a great location to use the beach & is dog friendly. However it could use some TLC inside & out. We loved the spacious deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Greg F.

Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was ideal. Most accommodating for the three of us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kylee Z.

Beautiful lovely stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful stay very clean house! The fire alarm needed a new battery besides that very clean home and close to the beach absolutely love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mt Airy, GA

Cozy stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The day started good got better when we walked through the door at the cozy cottage. We had a blast close to the beach with everything you need and want. Clean cottage and staff vary helpful
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8/10 Good

Karen C.

Great Convenience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property management team is EXCEPTIONAL. The cottage is cute but could use some updating and decorating. Kitchen and accessories for kitchen/cooking is definitely a deterrent for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER C.

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

Good place for a couple or small family

We enjoyed our stay. I would have like to have seen the back yard cleaned up better than it was. Being dog friendly, the back yard needed some work. The brush was grown up and left my pup with black needles all in his fur. Also beware of the sand spurs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynda H.

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

Peaceful getaway

Overall the stay was amazing, i wasn't aware it was a 2 apartment house. Im not sure if i overlooked that in the listing. Also the property would be above and beyond if the backyard was cared for and maintained. We had an issue with plumbing but the owner was there pretty fast which was pleasant. Will definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

brenda d.

cozy cottage at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: cottage was very nice and roomy, only thing wrong was the smell in the drawers and closets. Musky smelling and it made your clothes smell like that when you put your suitcase in the closet. Need to pu some kind of deordorizer in those places

8/10 Good

Abi M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Review

Check in was easy and company had excellent communication. House was clean and the size was good for a short getaway. I will warn there is no hood above the oven so when cooking I recommend opening the doors and turning the fans on. I also recommend bringing your own blankets if you get easily cold. There are light holes under the doors from seals being busted over time so we did have issues with some cockroaches coming in… Overall it held its purpose of a short getaway close to the beach and price matched the value.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

A guest from O Fallon, MO

Cozy not Cozy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was very disappointed with this property. My first impression walking in the bad smells. No central air made it hard to regulate temperatures. Old dirty carpet in the bedroom and old couch that I could not even think to sit on. Dark and dingy and uncomfortable. Barely a kitchen to use. The deck had a hodgepodge of old furniture.
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4/10 Poor

What An Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The weather has been great.The Cottage wasn't 🤔 that great due to the place was Roach invested. The kitchen was way to little,no counter space,no cabinets to store groceries. The sofa is very uncomfortable, and the beds weren't so bad. Bender Realty did everything to accommodate us. One more thing! The place needs some cookware if you're planning on cooking meals. Question i s,would we stay here again? Absolutely not.

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amira C.

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

Amazing Location, Amazing Property

I came with my friends, and we absolutely enjoyed the property! The location to the beach was something I cannot even explain! You are literally a one minute walk to the beach. The property was gorgeous, clean, and matched up just to the listing! 100% would rent again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Cozy Cittage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute little cottage with everything you need for a getaway. Very convenient location to the attractions and State Park with bicycle lanes right in front of the cottage so you can leave your car parked and explore the town. The beach is within a one minute walk to beach.Everything was clean and ready for your stay, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kathy v.

Short trip but perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We took a last minute quick trip before school started. Gulf Shores is one of our favorite places to visit. The girls quickly gave the house the nickname "big city green" after the cartoon. The access to the beach couldn't have been better. We loved not having to share the area with anyone so no noisy neighbors banging around on top of us or beside us. The house is small but we only slept and showered. The rest of our time we spent it out. For the price, I couldn't complain either! We would come back, in fact we are planning on it for next year. The staff were wonderful and kind. They checked in on us, gave us all the information we needed to contact them after hours and even anticipated our needs. Our family of 4 received the rest and relaxation we desperately needed. Thank you for making this such a great destination.