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Bon Bay House. WATER FRONT. BOATING. FISHING. Dolphin Watching.

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • The Track Family Recreation Center
    9 min drive
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
    9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Museum
    11 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Bon Bay House. WATER FRONT. BOATING. FISHING. Dolphin Watching.

The Bon Bay House is the perfect place to enjoy the beach life and all it has to offer without the crowds. It is located directly on the Bon Secour Bay for you to enjoy kayaking, fishing, and other water sports. You can watch the dolphins from the deck. The home is a duplex with each side having a private deck with a wall between. It is newly furnished with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with everything you need to have a great vacation. You have a fire pit, 2 kayaks with life jackets and use of the dock for fishing. All the rooms have smart TVs, cable, and fast speed internet. A pack-n-play is available for your use (you need to bring the crib sheet). We also have a booster seat for toddlers. A charcoal grill is available for your use as well as beach chairs for a day at the beach. We are about 15 minutes to the beach, theme parks and shopping.

There is an open, wet slip available at our dock if you want to bring your boat. The neighborhood ramp is available to unload your boat.

The Bon Bay House is located in a quiet neighborhood on the Bon Secour Bay which leads out to Mobile Bay. The house is on Plash Island which is a hidden gem that many people do not know about. On the island, you can get fresh shrimp from the shrimp boats, ride your bikes, fish or just relax on the porch. Be ready to unwind and relax but know when you do need to have access to work, we have very fast free internet. The kitchen is equipped with everything you would need for cooking. But on those nights when you do not want to cook, there are many restaurants close by with a variety of choices.

Biking, golf, tennis, fishing, shopping, restaurants, sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling and diving, sailing, jet-skiing, kayaking all nearby.

We are pleased to share the Bon Bay House with you and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

PLEASE NOTE: Because we are in a residential neighborhood, we ask that no loud music after10pm. No parties or events are allowed. We ask that you be considerate to the neighbors who live around us. We want you to be assured that cleaning is one of our highest priorities and take every measure for your protection during your stay.

We have a no pet and no smoking policy. Within 1 mile of the Bon Bay House is Sea Paws daycare and boarding for dogs.

Property manager

Tracey McAlister

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
If you do not follow the rules of the contract based on no more than 8 guests in the unit, you will be charged $300/night per guest.
No pets are allowed. If you break this rule, you will be charged $250 per night of your stay.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and The Track Family Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min drive
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 16 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's At Homeport Marina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bon Bay House. WATER FRONT. BOATING. FISHING. Dolphin Watching. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bon Bay House. WATER FRONT. BOATING. FISHING. Dolphin Watching.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bon Bay House. WATER FRONT. BOATING. FISHING. Dolphin Watching.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bon Bay House. WATER FRONT. BOATING. FISHING. Dolphin Watching. located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay. Portage Creek is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Awesome place great fishing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem
The property was very clean, with a large open floor plan. It’s tucked away from the main touristy attractions in Gulf Shores. The fishing dock was a highlight of the property. The water view was beautiful and relaxing. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alabama get away!
Our trip was better than we could have expected. It was our first time in Alabama and we didn’t know what to expect. Staying at this house absolutely made our trip! Not only was the host super friendly, she is very easy to communicate with and made the entire thing as easy as possible. We saw dolphins every day, we caught fish everyday, kayaked and met the very friendly neighbors and quiet neighborhood. The house is very clean and super cute. We wished we didn’t have to leave and could extend our trip! I highly recommend this house, would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay front
The place was clean. The dock is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Thanksgiving weekend
What a wonderful out of the way place to be. We enjoyed our stay at Bon Bay House. We love this area of “Gulf Shores”. It’s away from all the traffic and noise but a 10 minute drive can have you at a restaurant or store. The house was perfect for us. It was neat and clean. Not cluttered with decor. Plenty of storage in the kitchen for food items..which is not always the case at some rentals. The kitchen had all the utensils, pots, pans and serving pieces we needed to cook a Thanksgiving meal! The furniture and beds were comfortable. The view was relaxing and pretty. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation!
Great property and location! Loved it! Family of 5 with grandparents stayed with plenty of room and fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent homr
We loved everything about this home, from the fishing on the dock - to kayaking - to sitting on the patio watching the dolphins! Bed was so comfortable and the location is amazing! Neighbors are kind and very friendly and we loved our stay here! Definitely will be back! Home owner was amazing to work with - couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 10+ stars!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm and Beautiful!
Our family had a great week on Oyster Island. We fished, biked and used the kayaks plus enjoyed the fire pit. Great location to get to all our favorite restaurants like Tin Top and Doc's. We saw dolphins every day! The house was great and stocked with all the essentials. Great place for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and beautiful home
We loved staying here! Beautiful home, comfortable beds, excellent view! We watched the birds and dolphins from the deck while our kids fished and caught crabs from the dock. Very quiet neighborhood away from the crowds and traffic but close enough to go in to town easily. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
What a fantastic vacation! Spacious, comfortable home attractively decorated. Dock was wonderful. Lots of bait, fish and crabs. Super helpful friendly hosts. Friendly neighbors as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Galen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
G Burke
Perfect in every way! The house is on a bay only minutes away from the beach, but yet is private and in a very friendly, and quiet neighborhood. You can sit on the balcony and watch the fishing boats and wildlife. We had dolphins feeding within twenty feet of the property. My elderly mother loved sitting on the deck and the dock,reading for hours, while the kids went to the beaches. Great host who were quick to answer any questions. The place was immaculate and well stocked. Th
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and Owners
We stayed at the BonBay house for the 4th of July weekend and the remaining duration of the following week. The property was amazing and had everything you need for beach trips or just lounging around the house. It is in a tucked away subdivision on plush island that gets you away from the crowds but still close enough to all the fun activities. The owners went above and beyond and even installed bumpers on there dock for my jet ski without even asking. Really appreciated that. Would recommend this spot. Oh yea and not to mention we saw dolphins from the back porch of the house!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for baseball tournament.
Property was perfect for our stay. We were in town for a baseball tournament. Traveled with 2 families- 4 adults and 6 kids ages 10-15. Plenty of room. House is located 5 miles from GS Complex and close to Foley Complex. Kids fished and crabbed from the dock. Lots of yard space. Would 100% stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it !
Very nice and in a quiet residential neighborhood. Away from the crowds but easy access to all attractions. Hope to return !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
Wonderful and relaxing vacation for my family! The house was perfect size, clean, and decorated nicely! The location was perfect for a family looking to relax on the water. Close to enough to all family fun activities (shopping, beach, restaurants just 15 min away) yet still quiet enough to enjoy each other and the activities made available by the owners. There is a private dock where you can fish and dolphin watch. You can also kayak and relax on the porch looking out at the water. Recommend to all families looking for quality time together!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon Bay House
Beautiful house. Great customer service. Perfect location. We loved the place and plan to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey McAlister

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My husband and I have been coming to Gulf Shores for the last 35 years. WE love the area of Plash Island on the Bon Secour River and Bay. When this duplex became available on the water, we jumped at the chance to purchase it. Our desire is to share the love of this area with others.

Why they chose this property

This property is a hidden gem. Close to everything without being in the crowds and traffic. Being located on the water, it provides the opportunity to do all types of water sports and fish. It such an added delight to be able to watch the dolphins off the porch. You can see the most beautiful sunrises. The duplex offers plenty of space for a family or couples.

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