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Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways

Vacation home near Orange Beach Beaches in Orange Beach

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TV, books
Beach nearby
TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Orange Beach, AL
  • Place, Perdido Beach Boulevard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Orange Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Perdido Beach Boulevard and St. Thomas by the Sea Catholic Church. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Perdido Beach Boulevard - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Thomas by the Sea Catholic Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gulf - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪CoastAL Orange Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt the Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪GTs On The Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - ‬5 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.

Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways

Dogs Allowed | Boat Friendly | Semi-Private Boat Dock

Your whole family, fur-baby included, will feel right at home in this spacious cottage. Heron's Nest, proudly managed by Beach Getaways, sits directly on Cotton Bayou, just steps away from the beautiful, blue waters and sugary sand beaches of Orange Beach, AL. This quaint cottage invites you and your fur-baby to travel together. Not far from Perdido Pass at Alabama Point (and, 1/2 mile from the Cotton Bayou boat ramp), boat owners will enjoy convenient access to a pier and boat slip. The pier is shared with one other cottage, Dunrobin of Cotton Bayou, and allows for 2 mid-size boats between 20' - 30' in length. Both cottages may be booked together when you need to accommodate more guests. Call us for details.

Experience the Beach Getaways Heart of Hospitality: Providing Happy Connections and Lasting Memories!

Kitchen & Dining Areas
• Full Size Appliances
• Dining Table Seating for 6
• Fully Equipped w/Cookware, Blender, Dishes, Utensils & Drinkware

Living Area
• Plenty of Comfortable Seating
• Queen Size Sleeper Sofa
• Ceiling Fan, Reading Lamps & Flat Screen TV

Master Bedroom
• King Size Bed
• Reading Lamps & Flat Screen TV
• Private Master Bath

Guest Room
• 2 Full Size Beds
• Reading Lamp, Flat Screen TV
• Full Guest Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

Private Balcony & Covered Patio

Additional Amenities Include
• Free Wifi
• Free Cable
• Gas Grill
• Private Boat Slip
• Full Size Washer & Dryer

This home is located near the heart of the family-friendly, beachfront town of Orange Beach, AL. Activities include: charter fishing boats and fishing equipment at nearby Zeke's Landing Marina, boat & jet ski rentals, para-sailing, dolphin cruises, sunset sailboat cruises, beautiful back bays for boating, tubing, skiing and fishing, amusement parks, great restaurants with entertainment for all ages, golf, outlet malls, shopping, live concerts at The Wharf Amphitheater, and of course, plenty of powder-white sand. In addition, there are many places where fur-babies are welcome, including; dog parks and many local restaurants This is your ideal vacation getaway.

The pier is shared with one other house and allows for 2 mid-size boats between 20' - 30' in length. While Kayaks and Paddleboards can launch easily from the dock, boats must use the public launch located at the head of Cotton Bayou.

Policies:
1. Check in is 4pm | Check out is 10am.
2. No Smoking in home or on balcony.
3. Dogs up to 25lbs welcome (limit of 2). $250 non-refundable dog fee per animal; pre-registration is required
4. Loud parties or gatherings will not be tolerated
5. Must be at least 25 years old to rent. For groups of Single Adults, all guests in the group must be at least 25 years of age and proof of age will be required before approving the reservation.

**Call for Monthly "Snowbird" Rates for November Thru February!**

Locally Managed by:
My Beach Getaways
Beaches of Alabama & Florida Gulf Coast

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

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 health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Close to Perdido Pass W/boat Slip Dog Friendly My Beach Getaways
444070

Frequently asked questions

How close is Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways to the beach?

This vacation home is 7 mi (11-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach and 0.8 mi (1-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways to downtown Orange Beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Orange Beach.

Heron's Nest | Dock & Boat Slip | Dog Friendly | My Beach Getaways Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the dock with our fur babies
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher S., Guntersville AL

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot for us to have our boat right outside the back door. The house is old Orange beach, nothing fancy, and just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

We decided this year we wanted a simple summer vacation. We wanted to bring our boat, fish, and play in the water. We did all of that plus some ! This is literally the perfect spot. We had so much fun and will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie M.

Nice views

Very nice location and view. The property was very dated and the stove half worked. They did promptly replace the grill that was broke. Would love to stay again if they updated and got a decent sized tv in living area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lee P., Monroeville, Alabama

Disliked: Cleanliness

4th

Great location with a wonderful boat dock. Quant cottage with nice views and conveniently located next to Zekes Marina and restaurant. House needs a deep clean. Check in was 3. Cleaning staff came at 4; took pics and left. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place to stay. Had to kill numerous roaches throughout the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Madison R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, loved the dock, house needs a lot of work

We had to wait to check in which wasn’t a huge deal, just a slight inconvenience. Upon arrival there is a long driveway full of thick bushes. They advertise boat friendly place but I it was too narrow for our boat to go down without getting our boat scratched up. Once inside the back door knob was falling off. I notified the maintenance crew and they didn’t arrive until midnight therefore we couldn’t even go to bed until the doors were secure. The kitchen was full of roaches and the HVAC couldn’t keep the home cool. Will not return here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Falisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us.

We loved the dock area especially! Our dogs had the best time playing out there as well. We enjoyed our stay and liked the location. I will say with the money that was spent renting that place, they could have done better than the cheap stuff that was provided. I mean one ply toilet paper, come on now.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele R., Orlando Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family Fisherman & water dogs had a blast!

Perfectly comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The house was clean and comfortable. The view was great. It even had a small beach area where the dogs could swim. I would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a hidden gem

Loved this place! It meet all of our needs inside and outside the view was staggering. Thanks so much!
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a perfect little family home!

It was my mom, sister, nephew (age 6), myself and two dogs. I can not say enough wonderful things about this amazing home! The sunrise views with morning coffee, to the comfy beds at night. If you are looking for the home away feel and like the best washer ever. This is the place. It has the best charm.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed rest!!

The place was fabulous!! The bed was awesome!! We paid 6000 for our bed and it's horrible!! The location perfect and even though I packed everything we needed, Everything we needed was already there!! Only thing missing was an elevator 😆 my sweet man had a little difficulty with his knees. He used the back deck steps. We will be back !! Save our place 2 weeks next time!! I work ER and I so needed this break 😩 hated to leave so we didn't lol we booked another night at a local hotel and spent the day on a boat chilling 🙃. Love Orange Beach Alabama!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very quiet and private. Older property but clean and neat. Loved the pier !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., Memphis, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

The house was perfect for our stay. Great location and it feels private being tucked away on the inland bay. Seeing dolphins off the end of the dock was cool. Being pet friendly was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location!!

This beach house is amazing! The dock was literally the best part. We spent every evening of our four day trip down there looking at the sunset. Had a dolphin swim by the first day! The inside of the house is so clean and welcoming!! And having a washer and dryer there was nice. The beach is with in a 5 minute drive from the house. We can’t wait to book another trip to Orange Beach because of this beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Jennifer P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not As Expected

Upon our arrival at 5:00pm the front door was open and the house was not finished cleaning, mind the check-in time of 3pm. The cleaning lady apologized but still this is unacceptable. The photos do not do justice to this place, it is very run down and old. There was no dish soap, 1 roll of paper towels, 3 rolls of toilet paper, no dust pan, and no trash bags. The living room couches were super dirty and holes are in couch cushions. We found multiple cockroches, spills down the walls and pet hair piled on the broken baseboads. The flooring and ceiling were peeling as well as the doors. Also, please beware the bedroom flooring in master suite was a plywood of sorts. The dock was super nice but do note it is a shared dock to the house that sits infront of it so it can become quite busy with neighbors running under your house. Checkout time stated in our welcome book 11am, we got caught in a tropical storm so with the rain down pour we were running behind. We were greeted with a rude cleaning lady at 11:51am as we were SOAKING wet trying to load our car and trailer with a newborn and two kids. I WILL NOT be back to this place. It was a huge disappointment and quite a waste of money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Spring Vacation

Herons Nest was the perfect place to reconnect with family. It’s very homey and relaxing. Our grandsons had a great time playing football on our private beach. We all loved swinging on the dock watching the dolphins. Close to public beach, stores and restaurants. Our dog Freddie loved it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break 2021

Good place. No issues with the house. Great dock to hang out on. Decent beach area. Enjoyed the beaches around Orange Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Garry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Property

We were given the wrong address and arrived after dark 6pm). finally figured out the right property. Needs lighting underneath by stairway and overall underneath. Several lights not working so at night hard to see outside. The inside was nice, comfortable beds, nice deck. Still cleaning up from hurricane damage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021