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Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!

Vacation home near Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores

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Beach
Exterior
TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5940 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Craft Farms Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .You'll find Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. The Track Family Recreation Center and Craft Farms Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gulf Shores Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Craft Farms Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pub 6 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬4 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.

Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!

Everyone loves our little Sunshine Cottage !! You won't find another place like this. Kinda small, not new...but you won't want to leave. It's a beach cottage off the beach...in a wooded setting surrounded by trees and green grass. House is about 3 miles from the beach, so close to everything. But you can leave the traffic behind. We have 4 homes in the neighborhood, and we've been honored with over 300 five star reviews. Fenced backyard for pups!! Sleeps 5, one queen , one full, and one twin beds. Completely furnished and ready for you. All bedding furnished , bring your towels. Everything else is here. Kitchen is fully equipped, with washer and dryer also. Sit on the screen porch and relax in tranquility.
Walk or bicycle to all kinds of places. Target, Books-a Million, multi-plex movies, a bunch of restaurants and shopping. All just about in your back yard. Tanger Outlet center and Foley just a few miles away to the north, Gulf Shores beach just 3 miles south...it's the perfect location. NOT a condo surrounded by crowds...A Home away from Home !

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking indoors will forfeit deposit plus

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 940 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
There's a couple items above that we ask. We don't post checkout instructions at the house, cause we don't want you to have to think about leaving from the moment you arrive! Thanks!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please ask if bigger/more than 2. NO CATS,NO CATS

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking indoors will forfeit deposit plus

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 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 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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! to the airport?

This vacation home is 39 mi (55-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (13-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach and 5.9 mi (16-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 4 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Adamsville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn't actually stay at this particular house. The owner had another house come available at the last minute due to a cancellation and offered it to us. It's a larger and newer and in the same neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy A.

Cottage needs some serious work. Floors need repaired you can feel the wood is rotted underneath the linoleum. Flying aunts incaded while we where there due to construction in the empty lot next door. The carpet in 2 of the bedrooms needs pulled up and replaced with vinyl floor especially since it is a pet friendly rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Premium location with privacy.

My family and I came to town for a softball tournament and we stayed at this house. It was very cute and clean. They had beach items in the house for us to use which was very convenient! The host was great and accommodating. My daughter and her friends did not want to leave!! 10/10 recommend. Middle of nowhere privacy with beach, shopping and restaurants from 2-10 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for what we needed

Booked this cute little cottage to have a cool place to stay when we weren’t at the baseball fields! It was perfect. Nice cool inside. Perfect room for kids and family of 5. Location was prime for us! So much to do near by. Loved the screened in porch to watch the rain and enjoy the outside without dealing with bugs. Had a few soft spots throughout the house but is to be expected with and older house. We loved that we picked a place away from the beach! Thanks David and Sheryl!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K., Palm Bay, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Dachshund mom

It was very dog friendly. Close to all parks and stores.Host very friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dana C., TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

Things were nice and It was a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good

I liked that it was close to about everthing we wanted to do. The owners were very courteous and checked on us periodically to see if we needed anything. It was an easy process booking and leaving. The fenced in area for the dogs was very helpful. We also enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carman B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great location. Was at the beach everyday and watched dolphins and even seen stingrays. Rode bike on state park trail and enjoyed Big beach brewery.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

My husband and I wanted to find a place that we could bring our Fur Kids with us and relax and this place did not disappoint. The Sunshine cottage was a cozy little place that we could relax between beach visits and still feel like we were home. I am so thankful for this wonderful couple and the time spent here. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

The little cottage was cute and cozy. It met all of our needs for this trip and we were super excited we could bring our elderly Yorkie with us. There's a perfect little fenced in back yard too. Target is just around the corner with a bunch of little ships right next to it.we had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Little Getaway

Nice place to stay especially with dogs. Great distance from everything priced well and good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy

Perfect location to be right in the middle of everything. Minutes from the beach outlets and other fun places
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2024

Communication was super fast and friendly with host, check in was super easy. The Cottage is right off the main drag in Gulf Sores but tucked back in a very quiet neighborhood. It was clean and cozy but close to the beach and all the attractions. Nice little kitchen and ready to use with all the appliances you should need. Also dishes and pots and pans. It was dog friendly and that was a huge plus since we brought our fur kiddos along with us. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for something affordable. We would have no problem staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID & SANDY A.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful vacation-weather could have been warmer.

Enjoyed this little cottage, was real neat and cozy. Was a great,place to walk the dog, & great central location for everything.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dew & Dawn

This "Little Sunshine Cottage" was a perfect place for us to stay & have our dogs. The neighborhood was peaceful as well. The beach and shopping were not far to get to at all. We would definately recommend this property to most wanting to visit Gulf Shores, Alabama :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn g., paris

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

It was comfortable and we enjoyed the area.David was very helpful with many suggestions like restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Everything neat and clean. Close to everything. Owner couldn’t be anymore attentive
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleased

The best host ever! Just what we wanted! Close to everything you need!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host

The neighborhood is quiet, even though there is an airport nearby. There were no flights at night. He bought a toaster when I told him that the one in the house didn’t let English muffins go down. He even gave us a package of English muffins.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

This property was perfect for us. We traveled to the area for a dog sport event with 4 dogs. No dog limit, no dog fee, and a fenced in yard. That is the reason that we booked this properly but the hosts blew me out of the water. So kind, great communication, and no long list of chores to worry about. The location is great. So close to everything. I highly recommend this property or another property that they own.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mary and Russ R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin type stay

The owners were extremely hospitable. Referred us to a very local veterinarian when we needed one. Very accessible hosts. The house is more cabin style and felt comfortable having our small puppy with us. Location is close to anything and everything you could possibly want to do and see. Very cool city. Don’t forget to see our favorite spot, Fairhope. A beautiful and quaint town by the water.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicest hosts ever!

The home was immaculate. It’s located more in the “city” so next to shopping and restaurants. The beds were too small for my husband and I to sleep in same bed comfortably. Other than that it had what we needed for a convenient visit with my elderly parents!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean cozy little cottage. Close to shopping and the beach.

Very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dollie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Quite little neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants. Nice little cottage has a fenced in back yard for your fur babies. Close to beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022