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TV, DVD player, books
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bon Secour, AL
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bon Secour

On waterfront.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bon Secour vacation home, you'll find Billy's Seafood and Swift- Coles Historic Home. Gulf State Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Gulf Shores Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Waterville USA - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's At Homeport Marina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern of Bon Secour - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬16 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.

Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds!

Moonrise Cottage features two bedrooms, one and a half baths, a spacious living area, and a full kitchen. The space is filled with comfortable furniture and eclectic art. Outside, you will find a large deck, screened porch, dock, and fenced dog yard. The large yard has plenty of room to play and park your boat or RV. The property is perfectly situated on an out of the way slew of the Bon Secour River. Fish off of the dock or explore the river by boat; you are minutes from the mouth of Bon Secour Bay. Within walking distance, the neighborhood features four fresh seafood markets, an outstanding restaurant, two public boat ramps, and three historic churches. The Cottage is 20 minutes from Foley, AL where you will find the Tanger outlets and OWA. OWA is a unique destination for youth sports tournaments, an amusement park, and a year round indoor water park. Foley also boasts a historic downtown with a railroad museum, beautiful park, and other local favorites. Moonrise Cottage is only 25 minutes from the gorgeous white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, AL, where you will find endless entertainment possibilities including the annual Hangout Fest. Gulf State Park features access to pristine beaches, miles of well maintained scenic biking/walking trails, and farm to table dining. A turn down the peninsula to Fort Morgan offers dog friendly beach access, bird sanctuaries, and the historic Fort itself (also dog friendly). Fort Morgan was an important fort defending the pass into Mobile Bay. Her sister fort, Fort Gaines, is a short ferry ride away across the pass on Dauphin Island. 25 minutes in the other direction will take you to the picturesque Eastern Shore city of Fairhope, AL. Fairhope is a lovely, dog friendly town with an upscale downtown shopping and dining area. Down the hill at the pier, locals gather every evening to witness the breathtaking sunsets. Whether you are snowbirds looking for a peaceful retreat or family and friends looking for adventure, Moonrise Cottage is your ideal destination!

Property manager

Amanda Brooks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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: Housebroken only! Ask me about other pet options!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! to the airport?

This vacation home is 48 mi (66-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! to the beach?

This vacation home is 12 mi (26-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach and 11.8 mi (25-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! to downtown Bon Secour?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Bon Secour.

Peaceful location! Close to everything! Bring the family and dogs! Snowbirds! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Such a lovely quiet place! Great for relaxing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C., Maryville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house

We loved this property! Everything was just as described. We had everything we needed and the fenced yard was perfect for my granddogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation!

I would highly recommend this house. We fished, we relaxed, and had a wonderful time. I will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet relaxing accommodations

Our dog enjoyed the dog enclosure. The house was clean offering all necessities with welcome basket and clear instructions on local eateries and checkout. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin Z., Richland Center, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the sunrises!

This is a cute little cottage. Love the artwork all around! Everything we needed was there. We enjoyed watching the sunrises and the waterfowl that came in to feed. Herons, Egrets, Pelicans, Vultures… Depending on what you want to do, this location may be a little far out, but even going to Fort Morgan was only about 30 minutes. We had our dogs and the fenced in yard was awesome! The only things that would improve a longer-term stay would be to have some hooks for robes, etc., and maybe new mattresses…they were pretty saggy. But, neither of those was a deal breaker.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H., McDonough, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed it

Nice and clean. Comfortable bed. Great place for a dog as the fenced area is nice and the lot outside of the fenced area is large to walk around. Several kayaks if one wants to kayak to the big water. The house sits on a extension off of the main river. Great restaurant right up the road - Tin Top. Several herons, great egret, osprey and other birds around. As stated in the other review the internet can be uncooperative at times. I would recommend a newer TV and explain the limitations in the property description like antenna only for local channels, smart or no (the current one isn’t smart so one would need to bring a personal smart device), etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Before we left on our trip, we received a message from our host saying we could arrive early, if we liked. We've never had anyone, anywhere say that to us. 😊 When we first walked in we saw a welcome basket on the dining table with treats for us and our doodle. So thoughtful! It is an older home with charm and everything was fresh and clean. The fenced in portion of the yard was larger than it looked in the picture. There was a nice, sturdy pier which made getting into our kayak very easy. The water was shallow close to the house. The wifi wasn't dependable in the evenings. We had to contact Amanda, who answered quickly and was so helpful and hospitable. My favorite room was the sceened in porch. Instructions for check in and check out were clear and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023