Between the dates of March 1 and October 31, reservations in this beach house will include 2 reclinable, mesh beach chairs and 1 heavy duty umbrella from High Wave 59. The chair service attendants will come set up your chairs and umbrella each day of your stay at 9am and take them down at 7pm for reservations booked after September 26, 2024. This service is available for 2025 reservations only.
Imagine yourself being right on the beach away from the busy condos in a private home all to yourself. Imagine having happy hour and dinners on the deck at sunset while you see and hear the waves of the blue ocean. Imagine being able to watch your family play in the sand and fish in the ocean while you are sipping a drink on your balcony. If you stay at Marilyn's Cottage this will be your reality.
Marilyn's Cottage is a 3-bedroom 3-bath Gulf-front single-family home on the beach that sleeps 10-12 on West beach Gulf Shores a few houses past the lagoon bridge. The main living area boasts airy 20-foot ceilings and the second floor has generous 10-foot ceilings. Because of this Marilynn’s Cottage is extra light and bright and seems larger than most 3-bedroom spaces.
The house is perfect for multi-generational or family friends with kids. Each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom a seldom-seen feature for a 3-bedroom you don’t have to share your bathroom with the kids while you’re on vacation! Upstairs in the primary bedroom there is an amazing view from its private balcony. This is our favorite sunset happy hour spot! In the upstairs bunk room there are two sets of bunk beds - that sleeps up to six people along with an en-suite bath with tub.
In the main level guest bedroom there is easy access to the living space without having to climb any stairs. There is one sleeper sofas in the living room perfect for you to put those early risers or ones that make a lot of noise in the morning before you have had your first cup of coffee. There is plenty of furniture on the deck - along with a large picnic table for you and your family to enjoy. Finally there is a convenient shower right off the beach - so you can wash the sand and salt water off before coming back inside to relax with your favorite beverage.--------
Of course not everyone likes to cook when they are on vacation but the people who stay at this cozy cottage are famous for cooking up meals in our well-equipped kitchen. There is one stove microwave dishwasher blender toaster coffee maker and Keurig and a crock pot. There is a wet bar that is perfect for making iced drinks out of the way of the kitchen. The washer and dryer are large capacity - which is great when those laundry stacks start to pile up because you are relaxing. There is also a highchair baby gate and pack-n-play. A special feature of the house is our toy closet with trains legos books games and dolls.
Marilyn's Cottage is located on West Beach right on the gulf within walking distance to the lagoon pass bridge. It is so fun to go and watch all the water sports and fishing.
Imagine the sound of waves gently lapping on the shore and the most gorgeous sunsets mother nature has to offer. This home is dedicated to the memory of our mother Marilynn who passed away in 2014. She would have loved this house. Now it is time to sit back and soak in the panoramic views from this picturesque beach house.
Bedding: Primary - King Bedroom 2- Full over Full Bunks and Twin over Twin Bunks Bedroom 3- Queen Living Room- Sofa Sleeper Queen
1789 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores AL
Property manager
Young's Suncoast Vacation Rentals
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Wet bar
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 shared bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
General
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
174
About the neighborhood
Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
West Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 7 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 6 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 7 min drive
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 6 min drive
Burro Azul - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.
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Location is fine on W Beach Blvd. Home is really a large condo...small kitchen, small eat in area. Bedrooms are cramped. Best part is outdoor deck. However, a couple stools were broken and dangerous. Unit was not cleaned thoroughly. Shower in master is TINY. And I mean TINY. Not updated at all. I cleaned the whole house upon arrival. Dirty floors, dirty dishes in dishwasher, hair everywhere. People from condo across the street cutting through our backyard and using the beach access was annoying. This place would be fine for a small family. Not good for a large family with adult children.
Diane D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Walter D.
20 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and beach
Rented house. Close to beach. House east of our rented property had a walkway open for large property across the street to enter beach. Numerous people disregarded that walkway and brought their fishing wagons thru the property we rented, and had fishing poles all along the beach front!! Didn’t want our view of ocean blocked by beach fishermen!!
We are a family of 8 - age range from17 up. We had a wonderful family vacation at Marilyn’s cottage. The location is far enough from the main strip/condos that we had plenty of space on the beach but were close enough to shopping and restaurants if we wanted to go out. The kitchen is well appointed and the grill has been updated and large enough to cook a meal for 8. Would definitely stay here again.
The location and ocean view is beautiful. The house was fine for the week. There a few quirky things with the house, such as tub not draining and the door functions are a bit wonky... but overall, the property was homey, tasteful and it had all the amenities that you would need. Walking right out to the beach was fantastic and I would stay there again.
We gave the rental a lower mark for cleanliness because there was broken glass on the master bathroom floor when we arrived. Shower door on main level did not close and the barbecue grill was terrible. Definitely need to purchase a new grill and utensils. Location was wonderful. So close to the gorgeous Gulf.
For the house and beach— 5 stars across the board. It was absolutely perfect. We loved going to the beach, swimming and watching dolphins swim by. A little miscommunication with the property manager on check in time and ensuring the property was ready. But Rebecca stepped up to help resolve. We plan to return.
We enjoyed our stay. We were worried the kids would not like not having a pool but it was actually great. It was nice not having to go back and forth from beach to pool. They were well entertained at the beach with one another! We will definitely stay here again!
We had an amazing time at this property. The house was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space for 6 and then some. We especially liked the deck and balconies, the bathrooms for each room, and the close proximity of the house to the beach, literally 60 steps from the deck to the ocean water! We also liked the shower/hose off area at the foot of the deck stairs, and our own little sandy pathway to the beach. There were tons of beach toys available including boogie boards, chairs, and sand toys. We loved to location and uncrowded beach. The weather had been forecast as stormy for 4 days due to a tropical storm, however only the first day was heavily raining and stormy, and the rest of our week long stay was sunny and beautiful! We would definitely stay here again.
We had a great week at Marilyn's Cottage. Perfect weather all week. There were a few things that might seem minor, but were needed. There was no dishwashing rags available. The lights on the steps leading to the beach and downstairs were not working. Several people fell on the bottom step of the first landing due to a short step and no light at night. Could have had a terrible outcome. Overall, the home satisfied our week at the beach!
Michele R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kristy P.
12 December 2018
Loved it all
We had such a great time! The house was perfect for our needs. We had our 4 children stay in the bunk bed room (upstairs), mom and dad in the master (upstairs) and grandma in the bedroom downstairs. Each room had it's own bathroom. Views from the entire back of the house. It was breathtaking! The house is literally RIGHT ON THE BEACH! Heavenly... We will be back!