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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
Exterior
On the beach
View from property
Nestled at the end of a quiet dead-end street, Seagrass Cottage offers stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and direct access to an uncrowded beach where you can fish and bring your dog. With 2 private decks, a full outside dining table, and loungers for relaxation - this 3 bedroom home is equipped with all comforts including flat-screen TVs with HDMI ports throughout.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Seagrass Cottage: Your Coastal Oasis Awaits – Embrace Serenity by the Sea!

Down Fort Morgan Road in Gulf Shores, AL around mile marker 10, lies one of the hidden secrets of the Alabama Gulf Coast - an uncrowded beach where not only can you productively fish right off the shore, you can also bring your dog.

Just steps from this beach lies the “Seagrass Cottage.” The cottage is nestled at the end of a dead-end street where seemingly hidden stairs magically lead you up to the home. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath house boasts Gulf of Mexico views, the sounds of the surf, and just a few steps to dip your toes in the water.

Located in the private Cabana Beach neighborhood of Fort Morgan, “Seagrass Cottage” delivers stunning views, 2 private decks and all the comforts of home. A parking pass for the private beach parking lot is included and as a guest at Cabana Beach, you are also able to fish off the neighborhood fishing pier across Hwy 180 on Mobile Bay. But why drive anywhere? You can step down under the house and be at the Gulf in minutes.

The house is equipped with 2 decks: the main deck wraps around from the kitchen to the master bedroom and includes loungers and a full outside dining table. Another deck is attached to the second-floor loft bedroom (all the kids' favorite room). There are 3 sets of French doors in the home to let the sea air in: in the living room, master bedroom & the huge loft bedroom. The Gulf views and breezes must be experienced to be believed! There is also an outdoor shower so you can wash the seawater off or just delight in taking a shower out in the elements (it is private).

This is our favorite area of Alabama and many parts of it are wild and untamed. Some of the wildlife you can see here are dolphins, pelicans, and sea birds, many species of turtles, multitudes of fish, crabs, otters, and yes, even alligators (but not on the beach!). An educational excursion less than ten miles to the west lies the actual Fort Morgan historic site which includes the barracks, canons, and a small museum. This is a great short trip for history buffs and a super way to introduce your children to physical history.

The home features flat-screen TVs throughout (all with HDMI so you can bring your Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, whatever), basic cable, DVD players, and free WIFI.

“Seagrass Cottage” is within walking distance of The Beach Club resort where there is shopping, dining and even a spa. The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is also close to the Cottage. And of course, Gulf Shores, 12 miles to the east offers many fine dining establishments, Rouses (the best grocery store ever), and a bunch of tourist stuff, if you're into that. There is a dedicated grilling area and picnic table under the house. Inside, the dining table can be expanded and there are extra chairs for guests to use. The kitchen is stocked with all the pots/pans/utensils and appliances you'll need. Bed linens, towels & washcloths are all provided.

Do remember to bring beach towels.

A 'starter set' of essentials is included in the reservation. Policies: Guests renting the house must be at least 25 years old. A photo ID is required at check-in.
The property is a non-smoking house.

Dogs are welcome with a $225 non-refundable pet fee per pet.

Professionally managed by Poole and Associates

Property manager

Poole and Associates

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

61434

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seagrass Cottage: Your Coastal Oasis Awaits – Embrace Serenity by the Sea! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seagrass Cottage: Your Coastal Oasis Awaits – Embrace Serenity by the Sea!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seagrass Cottage: Your Coastal Oasis Awaits – Embrace Serenity by the Sea!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seagrass Cottage: Your Coastal Oasis Awaits – Embrace Serenity by the Sea! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabana Beach vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edith Hammock and Bon Secour Bay. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Seagrass Cottage: Your Coastal Oasis Awaits – Embrace Serenity by the Sea! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
We decided to go away for Thanksgiving this year and found this cute cottage. It was perfect!! We had plenty of space to be together, yet still have our own space when needed. We were the perfect distance to the beautiful beaches. It was quiet and relaxing and just what my family needed this year to have a relaxing and restful break from reality. Thank you to the boys for sharing their cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Relaxing
This house is in a beautiful location. A short walk to the beach. And the beach, was perfect. Some days my family were the only people on the beach. Our kids could explore and have some freedom without us having to worry. Overall a great experience and a great place for kids and families.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

LuAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and very relaxing
Would like to report some broken items. Of chair arms on the upper leg. One of the dining room chair backs comes off. Outside hose downstairs is split.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacrisha H., Monticello Kentucky US

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and Amazing location
My family was ready to move to Gulf Shores after our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and private cottage
When we pulled up, it looked like approaching a tree house. The house decor is so appealing, a nice beach vibe. The kitchen was stocked with anything anyone might need. There is a nice view of the water from the decks, and a short walk to the beach. It was a very pleasant week.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, pet friendly beach
Ran down to the coast with our small dog. Very clean, well equipped rental. A little walk to beach but manageable. A very convenient parking area when carrying accoutrements. Good AC! Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
House was very comfortable, many little touches made it a delightful stay. Comfy beds and couches. Fully stocked kitchen, beach equipment, quick walk to beach. Secluded, private beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer vacation
The house and location was ideal for our end of summer vacation. We wanted to take the kids to the beach before school started back and this place was perfect. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood and it was just a short walk to the beach. The house was stocked with everything we needed to get started. There was plenty of space for our family of 5. The patio/deck was a perfect peaceful space to just wind down after a day at the beach. The beach was not crowded which we loved. The owners of this property have a beautiful home and the property managers were easy and wonderful to work with. We will definitely try to book our next beach vacation at this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for families
We really enjoyed our stay! The proximity to the beach was wonderful!! The house was clean and we had plenty of room for our family of 7.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Plenty of room for my family. Home way from home. Very cute cottage with lots of amenities. Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
Loved the house. So nice to be on a private beach. Beach was a walk from the house but we managed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
I stayed at seagrass cottage with my husband and 3 kids. We very much enjoyed being away from the large crowds. This house does not sit directly on the beach but is one street over. There is a pathway that leads to the beach from the back of the cottage. It is actually pretty arduous with kids and gear in tow, although the distance is pretty short. It's mostly loose sand so it's hard to walk and pull a wagon, etc. The cottage itself was so quaint. I loved the architecture and decor. It has every kitchen appliance you could imagine. Even a nutribullet, which I used every day. It also had a crawfish pot, if you're feeling adventurous. It has only 2 bathrooms, which was not a surprise. It got a little tight with all of us trying to wash up after the beach. But hot water supply was good, and water was not too soft. Overall great place and would definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside Home
After a horrible stay in Colorado through a different website, booking this home was certainly a nerve-wracking experience. We booked this home as five adults and one dog for the last week of May in 2022. Everyone was pleasantly surprised with the home as it had two porches (one deck and a balcony) as well as plenty of space to move around without getting crowded. We only saw one neighbor throughout our stay as the house is located in a secluded area (second to last house on a dead end road). The walk to the beach was certainly doable though I can see that one might have some problems if the grass gets too grown up around the walking path. The beach area itself remained mostly empty except for the occasional small group coming by every few hours. The water pressure and air system worked great (took us awhile to find the thermostat which was hidden behind the master bedroom door). There was a significant amount of dishware and silverware as well as other cooking equipment already provided. I would strongly recommend bringing extra paper towels, toilet paper, and regular towels as they do not provide any extras. Don't forget to check the cabinets as we found some pretty cool movies tucked away on the last night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Roxanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and relaxing
We enjoyed our stay at Seagrass Cottage. The property offered everything we needed, from a fully equipped kitchen to beach walking and bird watching, and at night -- countless stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julliane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Nice neighborhood and a short 2 minute walk to beach great time with our dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Had a great time, property was in a great location, and the whole family enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seagrass cottage
We had a great time. Beach house was exactly what we wanted and was described. We would love to book again. Really liked that we could take our goldendoodle with us to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Getaway
Perfect location and great price. We really enjoyed relaxing in the cottage and on the beach. Just what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
8 out of 10 for me
The place was very clean,plenty of room for my family of 5 and our dog with crate, amenities were plenty especially in the kitchen,only problem was it’s a bit overgrown outside and needs landscaping for a place kinda secluded like this one already with wildlife everywhere you wanna be able to see your surroundings more especially while in a place your not familiar with,ran into two snakes while walking my dog in the front and back of property,and this was in November,other than that the place worked fine and everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T., Hogansville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet setting
Private cottage with beautiful views. Property is just as described. Short walk to the dog friendly beach, which was an awesome plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our first time to the Gulf Shores area
Seagrass Cottage was a great home away from home. Very nice cottage. Plus, it was just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location, close wall to the beach, we had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Cheryl B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
8/2021
This was our second stay in this house. We had such a good stay 4 years ago we stayed again and I wish we would have picked something else. If you are a clean person this place is probably not for you. It was picked up but not clean by any means and there was bugs in the kitchen cabinets the kind of bugs you don’t want to take home with you. I’m positive we left it in much better shape then when we got there. The house needs some upkeep and a major cleaning:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L A.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVED IT!!!!!
It's obvious that this property is well loved and the owners use it as well. Stayed with my son, daughter in law, and my 4 grandkids. Ages 2 1/2, 8, 9 and 11. The grandkids are hard to impress, so kudos to you for doing it! Gorgeous pictures and wall decor. Sofas and chairs were very comfortable and tasteful. Kitchen was well equipped. Salt water has worn the finish on the fridge, washer and dryer, but it can't be helped and it didn't affect my love of the property. Bedrooms were huge. Very pretty. The bed was hugefantastic. I felt like I was sleeping on clouds. A mix of pillows so you're able to find one that works. I can't say enough good about the sheets and quilts. Soft, clean sheets. The quilt was butter soft and the absolutely perfect weight. My daughter in law said the same thing. The
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021