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

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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Gulf Shores, AL, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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

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 (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), 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.

Property manager

Tina Scarborough.
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Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)
DOGS ONLY - MUST Disclose Pet at time of Booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside of house
Let property owner know if you are bringing a pet. If owner finds you brought a pet without approval you will forfeit your refundable damage deposit
Please ensure that you have read and agreed to the rental agreement before confirming your reservation.
Please read attached Vacation Rental Agreement for additional rules and information re: pier and other aspects of renting the Blue Bay House.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Shores, AL, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 46 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BGH Cafe - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Ferry - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 97 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clinton S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Bay house

Beautiful scenery. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love This Little House

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total relaxation!!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Location

We had an awesome time. Great access to the beach and beautiful views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great value house with a beach

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick fishing

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing

Wonderful rustic and relaxing. Right on the bay. Perfect fo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

As the listing describes its a older rustic Bayside cottage perfect for someone looking to just get away and unwind while fishing or beaching it up. The owners are friendly and helpful and the property is as described. The beaches are close by and the bay views are amazing what more could you ask for. 10 out of 10 will visit this rental again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

House was just what we needed. My husband enjoyed fishing and I enjoyed watching the dolphins and sunsets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Good place for one or two the parking is a little tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome little house on the water

Its at a dead end road. Plenty of room for us and the kids. 30 minutes to gulf shores but more than enough to do in between. Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

This was the perfect, no muss no fuss, place for a weekend get away. Loved being surrounded by water and able to sit on the deck and watch the dolphins play. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away!!

This was the perfect place to reset and relax. The house was very clean and really reminded of what Gulfshores use to be. Your close enough to everything but further away to find that one particular harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Just the best house ever. Plenty of stuff to cook with,very comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

James L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

I guess it is what it is.not worth $150 a night

Online pictures need to be updated dilapidated Shrimp Boat beside house, dock in disrepair rotten boards/ loose boards nails need to be hammer end of dock missing virtually unusable and covered with seagull poo. Power pluge in bedroom across from the stove would work one minute and not the next
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little Bay House

This little Bay House was perfect. The location was perfect and quite. We loved the rustic charm and Tina was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Lis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

everything was very clean, but the back door, the curtain was broken, maybe because they put wood to close well, and around if there was very high grass, as a recommendation, make sure you do not leave garbage in the trash or anything because you will have an extra charge, the place is very comfortable, well located if you want to relax, My husband and I had thought about going back, but at this point I'll think about it...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fort Morgan as it should be.

We loved this rustic little bay house! It was exactly what I wanted for my time there and we really appreciate the owners for letting others enjoy this little gem too! Hopefully we can go back next year. The neighbors were very nice also and had a very handsome yellow lab that my dog loved playing with. Best location from sunrise to sunset. There’s something about an old, experienced bay house that just draws me in and if you are seeking a quiet place with beautiful views then this is the spot for you as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views

Had a very relaxing stay husband fished. Will be returning in the near future
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Bay house

Absolutely loved our stay. Pier is just steps away from the house,sandy area to sit back and relax. They have everything you need for your stay,very clean. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location

Beautiful views, very peaceful. There are nicer rentals but we choose this as there are few stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue house on the bay

The house was great. Exactly as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relax

great 340° view of water all the way around the house there's not many properties in the world that are like that very unique yes it's a little house with Man location location heck yeah the dog could use a little work but other than that pretty cool place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenric E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had a great time. The house is absolutely wonderful, fishing was great, the house is so relaxing. We really had a good time. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Bay house

A perfect, rustic little house on the bay was exactly what we were looking for. We were able to see the sunrise and sunset from our deck.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tina Scarborough.

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We are native Alabamians. We live in Tallassee, Alabama.
Joe and I enjoy actively participating in our Church, traveling with our friends, boat rides on Mobile Bay, fishing and shrimping, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, bike rides in the Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island area, and enjoying the prettiest beach in the world- here in Ft. Morgan!

Why they chose this property

The Fort Morgan area reminds us of how Gulf Shores was forty (40) years ago- prior to the proliferation of condos. Ft. Morgan is a quiet, peaceful place to relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beach, salt air, and ever-present Gulf breezes; a community of single-family homes, with great neighbors and friends.

What makes this property unique

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 (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors on kitchen cabinets. Why? Because that is the way its been for two generations!!) The Blue Bay House has no covered under-house parking as do the "modern" homes in our coastal area which are built at least eight (8') feet high 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" or unique characteristics if you are interested in renting this property.

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