Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$257 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Highlights

Welcome to Longview! This super cute beach cottage just received a total facelift! Check out the photos to see the transformation.

When your vacation plans don't allow for a full week or if your group will be on the smaller side, then Longview might be the perfect fit! This adorable cottage is located in desirable Surfside Shores. This quiet community offers access to the beautiful white sand, pet friendly beaches. And Longview offers the perfect alternative for those guests that choose to travel with their dog since most condos are not pet friendly.

You will fall in love with this storybook beach house. Beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated, it truly is everything you wish for in a beach vacation. You are close to the beach but the home sits on a large lot on a quiet street, so you'll have the best of both worlds.

The Space

The furnishings are calming and welcoming, inviting you take off your shoes and stay awhile. There are two bedrooms and two full baths. The first bedroom has a Queen bed and the second has one Full and one Twin. There is also a sleeper sofa in the comfy living room, bringing the sleep count to 7.

The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a conveniently located washer and dryer. And it is equipped with all you'll need to prepare tasty meals at home should you choose to dine in.

* Renter must be at least 25 years of age. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
* Snowbirds welcome! Inquire about special off-season pricing.

Surfside and Fort Morgan

Located a scenic 15 miles from Gulf Shores, you'll find everything you need close at hand. Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market are just a few miles away and have all the basics you might need. There are several restaurants nearby offering a variety of tasty dishes. Tacky Jack's, Sassy Bass (2 locations), Coast and brand-new Jesse's (opening soon) to name a few. Some venues even offer live, local entertainment.

Fort Morgan fishing pier is now open, and anglers will have access to convenient inshore fishing and the abundant species locally available.

Be sure and visit nearby Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge with over 7,000 acres of coastal habit. You'll be able to hike through the preserve and observe local flora and fauna. There are 4 trails, varying in size and terrain and you'll definitely want to make time to visit this natural oasis.

* Parking for up to 4 vehicles
* Parking for a boat

Longview is located at 6561 Driftwood Drive, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jordan M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2026

    Stayed Jun 23, 2026

    This was the perfect place to stay for our family vacation. The cottage was decorated so cute and it was extremely clean! The kitchen had all the necessary cookware, towels were provided for showers. (Water pressure was fantastic!) We rented a golf cart to take our things to the beach which worked out great! I am especially thankful to the owners who allow pets! Our furry family members got to experience the beach for the first time. The backyard is a generous size for the dogs to run around and play and the doggy door was an awesome bonus! We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay! The neighborhood is nice and quiet and everyone is friendly! The owner (Greg) came the day after we arrived to introduce himself and make sure we had all we needed and to let us know to contact him in case we needed anything else. I would definitely rebook this cottage again. Throughly enjoyed it!!

  • Dana S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2026

    Stayed Jun 19, 2026

    We had a good visit for our beach trip. The house was good for 5 adults and 2 small/small medium dogs. We enjoyed the beach, but the walk to the beach access got to be a lot over the four days. We enjoyed the doggie door and the fenced back yard. The back yard was a great size and had tons of shade on these hot summer days. The host and property managers were great. Thank you.

  • Joel D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    Very proactive host and responding quickly to all requests. I would recommend some painting and internally especially on the roof. Location is good and our pets loved the backyard.

  • Deborah S.

    Submitted May 3, 2026

    Stayed Apr 18, 2026

    House was ok . The second bedroom didnt have a closet. Main bedroom blind was torn and we had to clip it to provide privacy. The manager was very responsive but blind didnt get repaired. Furniture wasn’t very comfortable. Stairs were pretty treacherous. The back yard was great for our pups!

  • CJ G.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Cute little house close to the beach.

  • Ted A.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Longview was a good fit for our vacation plan, which included two dogs. The house was clean and comfortable. It was stocked with everything we needed. Getting to the beach every day did require some coordination since only golf carts were allowed to park at the beach access point. It was a minor inconvenience. Folks planning to carry a lot to the beach might consider renting a golf cart for the stay. It was nice having a fenced area for the dogs.

  • Cortney K.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Property was as advertised. Overall very clean and well maintained. Fenced yard was perfect for the dogs to enjoy the area without worrying about their safety. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots, and pans.

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    The owners did a fantastic job of fitting in as much as possible into the space available. Beautiful job. Super cute. The beach access was accurately described, I just missed it, so just know it is a short 10-15 min walk to the beach access. We bring our folding electric bikes and beach wagons with us so we had no issues at all. I walked it one day as well and it did not take more than the 10-15 min depending on how much you are hauling with you.The house is nice and cool, everything you need is there including a fun small beverage fridge. TOP billing goes to Coastal Vacations for their communication, kindness and total availability. The washer broke down the first day we did laundry which I think was day 2. We didn't expect the issue to be resovled during our stay bc the washer/dryer had to be replaced. BUT the owner came through and bought a new one and ALAN, appliance and HVAC gentleman who works with Coastal, found out a new one could be delivered several days early so he said yes to the delivery crew and a new washer/dryer showed up! Great work and so much appreciated!! The gals at Coastal also dropped off a full extra load of towels in between so we could have a clean towels.Lastly, Trenara (sp?) I hope I got that right, was BEYOND kind and helpful on checkout day. I won't go into detail but she was kind and caring and I just appreciate her and all the staff at that company. We love Fort Morgan and recommend this unit and Coastal vacations!

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Absolutely loved it. Smaller than it looks in the pictures, and when i went to pull out the sleeper it was dirty and and had crumbs all in it. Also no extra blankets werr made available for the sleeper sofa.

  • Jerry E.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first ever trip down there and the house was secluded away from town like we wanted. We pulled a boat down to fish, plenty of room for it. Comfy beds and hot showers was great. We will be back for sure!

  • Sherrie T.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Cozy and cute beach cottage, great location with a short walk to the beach. Love the neighborhood. The fenced yard was a huge bonus for our dogs. Communications with property manager was easy! We had an unplanned extended stay and the property manager worked with us and it worked out great. Great rental overall and specially if you are traveling with dogs. Would recommend

  • Seth B.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We had a great time as usual. Some of the small appliances need replaced. A few things around the house needed repair, ceilings needed painted, top steps of both decks would be a little sketchy for older folks and the back yard fence was not dog safe in a couple places. A few of the baking dishes that were stored in the oven werent washed, but overall it was decent for the price.

  • Kellie W.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    We stayed for an entire week and absolutely loved the location. It is a very quiet neighborhood and the beach was never packed. It was about a 10 minute leisurely walk to the beach access point which we enjoyed for our dogs especially. The backyard could definitely use a good cleanup however as there is an old moldy hammock, I am also 5'8 and had to duck throughout 3/4 of the backyard due to low limbs. I hit my head multiple times on low branches while letting the dogs out. The backyard is also full of a certain tree that is known to be poisonous for dogs if ingested so be careful with that. Our golden also found what I believe was rabbit poop and he was vomiting for a whole day which was unfortunate. Also the last day it rained heavily and the roof leaked causing us to put a bucket in the living room. Overall we really enjoyed our time in the house! I wouldn't recommend any more than 2 adults and a couple kids however because it is a really small house.

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