One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc

Gulf Shores, AL, Alabama
$171 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Our Blue Bay House is a truly a unique property- it is one of if not the oldest, existing house in the Fort Morgan area- just look at the photos- it is built on pilings approximately two (2) feet tall- not eight (8) feet. It has withstood the wear, tear, and damages inflicted by numerous hurricanes over the years- the worse being Hurricane Camille in 1969, a Category 5 hurricane with the strongest recorded land fall in history with 175 mph winds; and, also Hurricane Frederick in 1979, a Category 3 with 100 mph winds. Between those two hurricanes, most structures in the Fort Morgan area were destroyed or sustained substantial damages. The Blue Bay House, although damaged in those horrific events, has hung in there!

When we purchased the property approximately ten (10) years ago, it was our understanding that the property was owned by two (2) generations of the Richards family. The prior owners had actually lived off of and from the offerings of Mobile Bay as their primary means of substance-fish, shrimp, oysters- and at times, used their home as a location for the selling of bait and fishing supplies to those visiting the Fort Morgan area in the 1950's and the l 960's. In more recent times, in the early 2000s, the home was used by the Richard's family for their annual family vacations during summer holiday periods such as the 4th of July.

Our renovation of the property has been out of respect for the property's history and our attempt to restore the house to its former state, with the addition of a few modem conveniences. The exterior color of the home was chosen as the house has always been blue.

The house is located directly on Mobile Bay and offers a 200 foot long pier for fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and the docking of your boat. The house is easily accessible with only (3) steps required for entry.
The Blue Bay House is a small house offering two (2) bedrooms- each having a full bed, there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors) Blue Bay House no covered under-house under-house parking as do the modern homes in our coastal area which are built on pilings; it is a small house (approximately 800 square feet) being the next-to-last home on a dead end street- a few the aspects if you are interested in renting this property.

Because the Blue Bay House has a 200 foot pier located approximately 15 steps from the house's back deck, we ask that you use your best judgement in choosing to rent the home- all use of the pier is at your own risk, as is docking your boat at the pier, and swimming in and around the property. A strict condition of your rental of the property is that children and your guests MUST be supervised at all times because you assume all risk for any and all personal injury associated with such activities.

That being said, we have installed during our renovation/restoration, central heat and air, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, free WiFi, small kitchen appliances, microwave, and satellite tv for your convenience and use. The bathroom has been renovated with a large, walk-in tiled shower. Perhaps the best feature of the Blue Bay House, besides its location directly on Mobile Bay, is a function of its location, being the absolutely beautiful sunrises and sunsets on Mobile Bay. If your vacation plans also include beach time - the beautiful, white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are 3/100ths of a mile south of the Little Blue Bay House. The Fort Morgan historical site, which contains a public boat launch, and the Mobile Bay Ferry to Dauphin Island, is 2.5 miles to the west. Tacky Jack's restaurant is approximately one mile to the west; the Sassy Bass restaurant is approximately 2.5 miles to the east. A convenience/dock store, the Happy Hooker bar, and charter bay and Deep Sea fishing is located at Gulf Shores Marina ( 1 mile to the west)e; a small grocery store is located in the Sassy Bass strip mall. Six miles to the east, adjacent to The Beach Club development with restaurant, The Pines has a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant.

Gulf Shores is 18 miles to the east- where all the conveniences (WalMart, numerous restaurants, fully stocked grocery stores, and the typical crowds of vacationers) are located. If your desired vacation accommodations are for a home near the Gulf, and with more room and newer construction.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total (up To 999 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village On The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

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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Review Review

  • christen

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    We came for our honeymoon! It's your home away from home! It's a cute cottage! The description fits perfectly. The hosts are so sweet! We got to meet them the second day! Shout out to Mrs Tina and Mr Joe! Sweetest couple you could ever meet! They provided everything down to a few dishwashing pods for the dishwasher. Towels and washcloths (which came in handy bc I forgot to pack more than two) for the bathroom. We loved fishing from the back deck to taking a break for lunch or dinner. We went down to fort Morgan Beach but the waves were to harsh to fish. Came back to the home, caught several! My husband caught a drum within the first 15 minutes of arrival! We love it here and def will be returning!

  • Mandy

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    I will definitely stay here again!

  • Robert T.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2026

    Stayed Jun 2, 2026

    It's a great little house right on the Bay. We loved sitting on the deck watching the waves. Dolphins swam by around 4-430 each day

  • James M.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2026

    Stayed Jun 19, 2026

    We enjoyed staying at the Little Blue Bay House! My wife and I will be back! There was plenty of public beach access, and the area was very quiet and private. Thanks to the owners for offering this little escape!

  • Penny A.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2026

    Stayed Jun 15, 2026

    Pictures on web site aren't accurate anymore. The sand it shows is mostly grass now. Small ants in kitchen that got into all of out food items on counter. We registered for 3 guest and there was only 1 towel wash cloth and hand towel in bathroom. Only 1 trash bag and thats the 1 already in trash can. The inside of house itself was beautiful.

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    This house was very nice. My husband and I enjoyed it for a long weekend getaway !

  • Michael M.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    Beautiful view of Mobile Bay

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    The place was a wonderful, quiet location. Perfect for our weekend getaway just to kick back and relax. We bought food and cooked there saved money on spending. Just a wonderful vacation place. Will definitely reserve again

  • Suella M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    The host and facility were perfection at this charming get away. The house was spotlessly clean, no bugs or critters. The appointments were delightful-everything one needed, nothing one didn’t. It had an old school charm with space age cleanliness and freshness. Looking forward to another visit as it is a fisherman’s/woman’s paradise

  • Tara B.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Bay house . It was perfect for our stay. The house was nice and clean and stocked with everything we needed . It has a cozy rustic feel. I enjoyed my mornings on the back deck looking out over the bay the best !! Our host Tina was so helpful and nice . We would definitely stay again !

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Even the neighbor was not happy with the way the property is maintained. There is piles of old wood and grass is more than waste high. Rats were not only around the house but in the house. After 5 minutes there wife was ready to leave but I convinced her to stay so I could fish the pier. It was NOT a place I would return to or recommend. We are far from bugee people but this was ridiculous. The place needs a lot of TLC but the owners evidently do not put any of the money back into it. Please search for another place to stay. This is sad because I have NEVER left a negative review for anything but I can’t justify just remaining silent with this one.

  • Pam C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    I just left yesterday and I am missing this quaint little cottage terribly. I spent most of my time on the back porch with the fantastic view of the bay, watching the pelicans and cranes perched on the dock and diving for fish. The sunrise and sunsets were Spectacular!! I miss that wonderful smell of the salty sea breezes. I felt so at home and peaceful in this little cottage. It was very clean, bed was comfy, kitchen stocked with necessities, the view from the many windows was wonderful. No, this isn’t some fancy high dollar condo, but for me and my two pups, this was absolutely perfect. I can’t wait to go back again. Tina is an amazing lady!!! She checked in on me to make sure all was well and if I needed anything. Her communication was excellent and she is one of the most kindest and caring person I’ve ever met. I absolutely LOVED my stay at Blue Bay House and will definitely be back!!

  • Brandon R.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    The house isn't fancy, but you have everything you need. We had a great time. We took our kayaks out and were surrounded by dolphins only 300 yards from the house. The fishing beach was a very short drive away, and though the walk from parking to the beach was long there were only two other people out there.

  • Anna F.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    I’ve stayed at this property a couple of times. It’s not fancy which is fine and the location is great. However, lots of maintenance is needed. Weeds need to be cut back away from the house; we saw quite a few mice outside. There was a grill but no grilling utensils and the weeds were so high that we didn’t feel comfortable trying to grill. The dishwasher was full of dishes and the bath towels were left in the washer; we re-washed them. Every other time I’ve stayed here it’s been great. This time I was disappointed.

  • lorita b.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Very quiet area very clean. Loved it hope to go back next summer. We saw several pelicans my favorite bird.

  • Anna D.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    This was our first beach vacation as a family and we had a blast! We love the Fort Morgan area and your house was just perfect. It is small and isn't fancy like a high rise condo is but we sat on porch every morning and watched the water and animals in the peace and quiet! It was brilliant

  • Rebecca M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Me and my Granddaughter decided to stay in Ft Morgan this year to relax and take our two small dogs. The house was perfect setting on the Bay with a big back porch to sit out in the sun and watch the water. The house was perfect for us with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and a kitchen, that we could have used if we were going to cook. The neighbors were so nice and didn't mind us renter's in their area.

  • Lena J.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Really a wonderful time. Great fishing

  • Anna F.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Second time staying and it didn’t disappoint. Already looking at my next trip

  • Clinton S.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Beautiful scenery. Had a great time.

  • Katherine B.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Have stayed here three times. Perfect location right on the bay. Small, but has everything you need. Can’t wait to go back again. Feels like home.

  • Kathryn G.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    I loved my stay at Blue Bay House. It was so quiet and peaceful staying on the bay side of Fort Morgan. The house is perfect for a small group and is very dog friendly. The public beach access is a quick 10 minute walk, or you can drive over, but I walked with my dogs every morning for some play time on the beach. It's a great location for both sunrise and sunset viewing! I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get away from crowds!

  • Gerald M.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Property was just as stated, clean and quaint. Perfect for what we wanted to do. Tina and Joe helped me out with a trailer issue too. Good people.

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