Beautiful & Relaxing - Waterfront Cottage 6 Mi. from Gulf Shores - Fort Morgan

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$282 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

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Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 5

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Night 3 nights

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**The house's pier was damaged during Hurricane Sally, but should be fixed by March 2021.**

Bordering the Fort Morgan National Wildlife Preserve, the Little House by the Bay is a perfect place to relax, get away, and just let the world go by. Located on 2 acres, with 150 feet of waterfront on beautiful and historic Mobile Bay. This is a great place to fish, crab, or enjoy the nearby white sandy beaches. The location is secluded and very private, although high levels of activities are just a few minutes away.

A short drive across highway 180 and you are on the beautiful white sandy public beaches adjacent to the National Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy the blue water and surf during the day, and in just a few minutes, you are back at the Little House by the Bay.

The property includes a 130-foot pier to fish, crab and sunbathe. If you are a boater, you can moor your boat 150' offshore at mooring posts and wade in waist-deep. By boat, you are just a 20-minute boat ride from Lulu Buffet's Bar and Grill and all the sites of Gulf Shores. Further to the East on the intercoastal, and you are at Orange Beach and Perdido Pass.

A 16-mile boat ride to the West will put you at Fort Morgan and the Mouth of Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A bit further West and you are at Dauphin Island. Some of the best in-shore and off-shore fishing and crabbing are right at your fingertips.

The Little House by the Bay is a 1,000 square foot cottage with a large great room (den kitchen) and a very large bedroom with a king-size bed, a twin bed, and a bunk bed. The couch is also comfortable and blow up mattresses can be put in the den. There is bed sleeping for 5, and room a for a few others. The house has been recently refurbished inside and out and is nicely appointed, with fine furnishings and all the modern amenities.

Leave your stress behind and immerse yourself in unparalleled relaxation at the Little House by the Bay!

THE PERSONAL TOUCH - The owners, Donny and Kay Mecke will personally communicate with you and help assure that this property meets your requirements and provide assistance and advice helping you plan your vacation. We strive to respond to all inquiries very quickly and personally, and we take extra effort to make sure that that the availability calendars are always up-to-date.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping On The Bay On The Waterfront
  • 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 : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kathrine B.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Very nice hosts. House comfy homey feeling.

  • Angela Y.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Beautiful property and very quiet and peaceful

  • Richard C.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    My wife and I wanted to take our dogs to the beach. It was also my wifes 50th birthday and our 30th anniversary. I picked this because the house was ground level, it had green grass instead of just sand, and it was on the bay side. My elder dog with bad hips did not need to climb the hurricane stairs of most houses. I hate sand so a yard was awesome. The bay for me is always more exciting than the Gulf. This did not disappoint. The house is fairly secluded, good fishing, and dolphins morning and evening. Sometimes the dolphins were within 30 yards. The house was clean and very user frindly. I would definitely stay there again. Beware of slipery old boat ramp, very slick. My wife found out the hard way. Thank you.

  • Renate N.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    This little cottage is amazing! Secluded and ducked away from the busy Gulf Shores area, but still conveniently close to everything. We watched some amazing sunrises and sunsets. We will definitely come back!

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Everything was Great 2nd time going.

  • Kim W.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had such a wonderful time at this property! The men loved fishing and crabbing off the dock. They caught things every day, so we were able to enjoy several seafood dinners. The dolphins swam past mid-morning and before sunset most days. The owners were accommodating and quick to respond to messages. The kitchen was well stocked. We look forward to returning.

  • Jasey H.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    This place is in my top 3 of vacation rentals now!The house is well stocked. The AC is COLD and the water gets HOT! The beds were comfortable and we slept well.The real beauty of the property comes from its location. It's nestled among plant life and has a wonderfully large yard. Driving under the moss-covered oaks and seeing the bay just beyond the house was an amazing sight. We spent so much time on the screened-in lanai listening to the birds and insects. We were visited by a red fox one morning and saw numerous herons, terns and pelicans. We saw geckos, crabs and dolphins on the property and off the pier. We were a 15- to 20-minute drive from anything we wanted to do. The host even left driving directions for the one dog-friendly gulf-side beach in the area (under 15 minutes).For nature lovers, the Bon Secour trails close by are beautiful and perfect for birding and unplugging. Gulf State Park is really close and offers ebikes to do their numerous paved trails. There were even places close by where you could rent kayaks and beach gear and have it delivered. The Dauphin Island ferry is right down the road at Fort Morgan. The wifi is a little weak for streaming for those rainy or too-hot afternoons, but who cares when you're so close to many activities! Oh, and there will be sand on the tile floor. The broom came in very handy!

  • madisonfaithr_

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    It was the perfect little stay for me and my friends. This little area was so cute and I loved the location. Not too far from gulf shores and not in a super overcrowded area. Privacy was perfect.

  • Dennis W.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    We had an amazing time. This place is everything we wanted and more. Love the place, the privacy, the atmosphere is great. We would love to come back in the future.The Wilhelm’s

  • John W.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    My favorite place to vacation is the Little House on the bay. We've been there several times. It has always been excellent. It's quiet secluded the way I like it close to everything that I like. Great fishing and lots of activities close by. Unfortunately this time I was trapped by a blizzard and had to leave early. Otherwise, I love this place and will continue to go recommend to everyone

  • Michael G.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Very warm and unique place to stay. We had a wonderful time and close to anything you might need and eat.

  • PATRICIA A.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 30, 2024

    Great location. We enjoyed the natural beauty, bird-watching, biking and kayaking.

  • Mark D.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    A perfect spot for a single person or a couple- I’ll be back - MD

  • Charity C.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2024

    The past week at the LHBTB has been a perfect home away from home! We will definitely be returning!!!

  • Wesley M.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    We will return. Thank you!

  • Green 7.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Great place to just relax and unwind. Place was really cozy, comfortable, clean and within a short drive from everything. Being able to enjoy nature and sunsets while sitting on the dock.

  • Ricky S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    The house and property were great. Had everything we needed. Very happy with the stay.

  • Minyoung D.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We have been vacationing in gulf shores/ft Morgan for several years now. This was one of our favorite trips! The property is huge, private, clean, great fishing/swimming off the pier. We were thrilled and already considering returning next year!

  • Brian V.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Our family comes here every year. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Our family caught some fish off the dock and enjoyed the sunsets.

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Super nice place to just get away and love I could bring my dog. Great place to get away from everything and relax. I will be going back.

  • Riley C.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    We loved the little house on the bay! Some of the most incredible evening sunsets I’ve ever seen. We hope to return someday!

  • wes c.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Quiet neighborhood with easy access to restaurants and beaches.

  • Jennifer G.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    We spent several days here for our 15th wedding anniversary. No issues. We enjoyed the great sunset views from the dock. We were far enough from everything to feel secluded but close enough to do anything we wanted in Gulf Shores. Our fur kids enjoyed the large yard and spending time with us in the screened-in porch during the cooler parts of the day. This was also the most well-stocked vacation rental we've stayed in and we've stayed in several! We've discussed coming back for a longer stay for our 16th anniversary next year.

  • Melissa B.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    Exactly as described, clean, great location. Highly recommended!

  • Amanda M.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 12, 2024

    At this point, we've lost count at how many times we have stayed at Little House by the Bay! We always look forward to our trips to the house. Donny & Kay are always great to deal with and if we need them for anything, they are always quick to respond. We are already planning our next trip!

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