'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes

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Kiva Dunes Golf Course 13th Hole View from Deck

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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Kiva Dunes Golf Course16 min walk
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge6 min drive
Fort Morgan Beach8 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outside

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Enchanting Cottage in the Unrivaled Kiva Dunes Golf and Seaside Community.

Feel the warmth of the sun, the sand beneath your toes and the smell of suntan oil as you spend some lazy days in this picturesque cottage. Located in the magnificent golf and seaside community Kiva Dunes, this sun kissed house has everything you are looking for. With two bedrooms and two baths, this humble beach abode sleeps 4 comfortably. There is a queen size bed in the master bedroom and two twins in the second bedroom. Wood floors, ceiling fans for that 'southern comfort' feeling.

The kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary needs and will inspire you to sip ice tea and eat boiled shrimp out on the airy porches. After an evening out under the stars, come in and enjoy a movie on cable TV, or VCR, DVD, or your favorite music on the FM/CD player. We also have playing cards, board games, and a small VCR/DVD library of films. Free Wi-Fi.

What to Do: A nearby walkway leads you over the white dunes and sea oats to the cool surf where sand crabs scurry about on our community's private beach. Delight in chartered fishing excursions, championship golf, nature walks, outlet shopping, amusement parks, wonderful restaurants, on site tennis, or swimming in any of the three private community pools or relax at an adjacent resort nearby which has a day spa.
NEW FEATURE!
We now have obtained a membership for our guests in the private Kiva Dunes Beach Club Pool and Grill where you can relax, eat outside, enjoy the beach, hot tub, and get a massage! Just register at the main clubhouse with your CC to get your wristband.
We also now have a free golf cart shuttle service.

Make your way to the Gulf of Mexico this year and immerse yourself into the warmth of this southern coastal cottage.

What You Get Along with your Private Beach:: BR B Amenities: /B BR 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 Queen bed, 2 twins, living room, spacious porches, master suite w/bathroom, outside shower, washer and dryer, ceiling fans, central A/C, cable television, TVs in each bedroom, stereo with CD and cassette player, VCR, DVD, movies & board games, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ pit, deck with golf course view, seconds from beach access walkway over the dunes to 3,000 feet of private beach; 3 private community swimming pools, tennis courts, equipped exercise room, golf pro shop & restaurant, and famous Kiva Dunes' nationally ranked championship golf all on site. The #1 golf course in Alabama!

Additional Fun Besides Golf::
BR B Activities: /B BR Amusement parks, biplane rides, charter fishing (deep sea and inshore), canoeing, championship golf courses, dolphin-watching tours, exercise weight room, movie theaters, outlet mall shopping, putt-putt, restaurants, 3 pools, tennis courts, Blue Angels Naval Air station and aviation museum, water sports, water park, Zoo, Dauphin Island sea-aquarium and ferry, nature walks, trails & bird watching (Bonsecour Nature Preserve), Fort Morgan museum. And oh yeah, the 13th hole is right out your back door!
eCheck is the safe and preferred payment method.

Property manager

J. Philip and Debbie Boudreaux

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is on a private beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

View more Cottages in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 16 min walk
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min drive
Fort Morgan - 14 min drive
Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬3 min drive
‪Tacky Jacks - ‬9 min drive
‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
‪Coast Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

13 June 2024

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

Beach house!

Loved the beach house, it was about a 3 minute walk to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2023

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

Family weekend

Wonderful weekend. Great house. Beach was wonderful and not crowded

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

4 Aug 2023

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

Loved this property

This was perfect for our family of 3. Walking to the beach was so easy. The owners had chairs, umbrellas, and everything you would need. Their water pressure was amazing. We went on a sunset cruise, airboat ride, and several of other things and this place was close enough to all of that. The only thing i would recommend is a fan for outside, just bring one with you. Loved this place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

30 July 2023

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

Nice location

Location was great! Gated community with lots of amenities. It is small so 4 max but very quaint and short walk to beach and a pool 2 houses away or beach club just a short shuttle away! Nice to be away from busy gulf shores and only 15 min drive to enjoy shopping and restaurants. Beach is private to community and nice as well. True my a place you can disconnect and relax with family!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey v.

16 July 2023

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

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay so much ! It looked exactly like the listing and the owner was a great communicator ! Will return again !

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K., Birmingham

2 July 2023

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

Just for fun for a few people

This place is a good option for 2-3 people. The place was pretty well supplied and has a stackable washer and dryer. The dawn-triggered watering system for the plants on the upper deck is a way to be alerted to when the sun is rising if you want to see it, because it makes a very audible noise in the plumbing system for whoever is sleeping upstairs. I learned to turn it off and wait until I was making coffee to run the system for 5 minutes while my coffee was being made. There is no fan on the upper deck so you might want to bring one to keep mosquitos at bay while out there in the evening.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

13 June 2023

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

Short Stay at "Just for Fun"

We spent two nights at "Just for Fun." This was the first time that we had stayed at Kiva Dunes. We liked the community. We also liked the Beach Club. It was nice to have a place to eat close within walking distance. The owners kept in contact with us and provided all needed information regarding check-in/out and was readily available to answer any questions. The Teel Family

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S., Bolivar

8 June 2023

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

Granddaughters trip

This was a beautiful home. Location was perfect just a short walk to the beach. Beach was so peaceful and enjoyable. The owners were so easy to work with. They sent all info on our trip ahead of time so we had no worries. Everything was perfect. The property was gated so we felt very safe. The housekeeper is a gem also.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

21 May 2023

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

Positive experience

This was my first ever time staying in something like this. It went off without any issue. The house was beautiful. Quick walk to the beach. Even got to take an outside shower. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bonita G.

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

May beach stay

Wonderful property for golfers. A little too far of a walk to the beach which we were there for. Beautiful grounds

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemarie N.

19 Apr 2023

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

Very cute small house. But the pricewas too hgh ! Our son rented a big house for 5 nights @ twice

We were only staying 2 nights and we could not find any soap. Shampoo to take a shower

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa J.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring Break

This house is in a wonderful location with easy access to all Kiva pools and the beach. It’s in a quiet part of the resort which we appreciated. Great patio with nice furniture! The owners were very easy to communicate with. That said, the house is very small — the kitchen area in particular. Once we moved in our stuff, the house was crowded. We also found the house needing updating and some repairs. There was some drywall damage in the living space and a shower door that was very difficult to open and close. Sofa appeared to need cleaning. Exterior had siding issues that needed repair. The house is not in step with the others in the neighborhood. We have stayed in Kiva Dunes many, many times and would probably not choose to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Nov 2022

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

Vacation at the Dunes.

The property was perfect for our vacation. We enjoyed it immensely and would love to come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

14 Aug 2022

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

Just for Fun Cottage

This was our 3rd time staying at this beach house. It's quaint & in a beautiful, secluded neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dona K., -

7 Aug 2022

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

Perfect for our family

Great stay for our family. Easy walk to the beach for day and night visits. House has everything we needed. Loved that we were away from the crowded beaches at Gulf Shores but easy drive in if we needed anything. Would love to come back again. Check-in process was super easy! Thanks for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carmen m.

19 July 2022

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

Beautiful and Serene

This was a beautiful place to stay. Such a serene neighborhood. And the beach was so fantastic. Because of the neighborhood, the beach was not at all crowded. It was just such a pleasant place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

6 July 2022

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

Great vacation house!

The house was the perfect size for our family of three. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach & the relaxed neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sid M.

1 July 2022

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

Great location for a great value!!

My husband, 14 year old son, and I had a fabulous time here! The cottage was small but was the perfect size for our family. The location near the beach was AMAZING and the views were stunning. It was a very easy walk. Loved that the beach wasn’t crowded, too!. I am not sure we will ever do a beach condo in one of the popular areas again. It was so nice parking right next to the house and not having to wait on slow elevators 😊 If I had any complaints, it would be that it rained pretty hard every day we were there and there was no covered space to sit outside while it rained. The outside deck was gorgeous but we were never able to enjoy it because of the rain. If the deck was covered, I’d never leave!! But we still had a fabulous time watching movies and playing many of the board games available. The hosts were very accommodating and I’d highly recommend staying here. Just hope for better weather next time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

27 June 2022

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

Amazing!

The hosts are incredible. The cottage was perfect for my daughter and family friends. Easy access to everything. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne G., Murfreesboro, TN

25 June 2022

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

Great quiet location for beach vacation

Really enjoyed our short stay in Kiva Dunes. We are a family of four (2 teens) and this was a great place for our short beach trip. House was located in a great community with a private beach, and great pools. Would be a perfect place for there are 3 beds, 2 twins and a queen some a family of four is a perfect number here. Near Fort Morgan also and we caught the ferry to Dauphin Island the morning we checked out. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for your hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathye R., Memphis, TN

20 June 2022

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

Great girls getaway.

We booked this property for a last minute "girls trip" to celebrate granddaugther's senior year and college decision. She wanted a beach location, the home was perfect for us, and I felt comfortable letting the girls walk to the beach alone (17 & 12). Loved the private beach, and the shuttle service. Owners were very helpful along with their housekeeper.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 June 2022

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

A great getaway

This was a great trip! The cottage is an easy, short walk to the private beach, which wasn’t crowded at all. If you want a simple beach trip without all the hassles of the more populated areas, this is the place for you! I will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022