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Charming Cottage With Beautiful Gulf Views - Perfect for Family Getaway!

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Exterior
View of the beach from front porch - beautiful white sand and the Gulf of Mexico
Living area
Living area
pelicans on the water

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Cottage With Beautiful Gulf Views - Perfect for Family Getaway!

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath raised cottage just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. Witness amazing sunsets and gulf views from the deck, with covered and uncovered areas. Fort Morgan has sugar white beaches and blue-green water. Enjoy the privacy of the beach, take walks or hunt for seashells, or enjoy the many activities in the nearby Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. Watch the dolphins swim by, and soak in the sun and unspoiled beauty of this area. No condos nearby, small crowds. No smoking and no pets.

This cottage is perfect for a family looking for a beach vacation getaway. The lot is large, and there is plenty of room to spread out outside. There is a large partially covered deck that provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, eating meals outside, or just sitting and enjoying the breeze off the Gulf and listening to the sound of the waves.

Cottage has four bedrooms and two baths and an enclosed hot/cold water outdoor shower. Queen sized sleeper sofa and full sized futon, together with bedrooms, provide sleeping space for 12. Kitchen is fully stocked with coffee maker, toaster, blender, food processor, griddle, and plenty of dishes and serving pieces.

Property manager

Linda Tucker/Bill Tucker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly enforced. Penalties for non-compliance.
No use of grill on the deck. Guests must respond to reasonable requests for information from owner. Guests must cooperate with insurance claim process

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. 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

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 47 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage With Beautiful Gulf Views - Perfect for Family Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage With Beautiful Gulf Views - Perfect for Family Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage With Beautiful Gulf Views - Perfect for Family Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage With Beautiful Gulf Views - Perfect for Family Getaway! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian N.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

2024 Fall Vacay before treatment

Upon arrival, the property seemed to be fine. Once inside, the floors were dirty, smelled and found girls panties in twin bed room.. before we unpacked. I went to store to purchase cleaning items while my husband washed all linens. That night all of started saying we were getting bites, I called the owner and told her there must be animals or something and she said sometimes that happens. Told me where the vacuum was but didn’t not offer anything further. The house shakes just from walking the stairs or from one part of house to next, there are several soft spots in flooring. The windows were nailed shut so we could not let fresh air in. The beds were horrible and lumpy. Overall the initial pre check in correspondence was wonderful, showered it just went all down hill from there and we ended up checking out early and stayed with friends. This needs a lot of renovation. This property cost us the same as a property on the beach with same beds/baths and newly updated. I would rate this maybe a 3/10.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt F.

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

Believe the reviews - this is the place!

This was our third time renting a house in Fort Morgan, and TOOT was by far our favorite of the three houses we have rented. The owners were very helpful with pre-arrival communication and answered our questions promptly. The house was clean, comfortable, and plenty big enough for our family of five - our three kids definitely appreciated each having a bedroom of their own! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and the location was great being so close to the beach. Some added touches that we appreciated: the wooden deck beneath the house (much nicer than trudging through sand!), the lower level wooden swing, the second refrigerator in the storage room, the spacious outdoor shower with two shower heads, the conveniently located garden hose for cleaning off sandy feet, and the covered porch with plenty of seating. The only thing we missed was filtered tap water - we have gotten used to having that at home, and the tap water in this location tasted a little strange, especially in ice cube form, but this could be easily remedied with a Brita pitcher or filter attached to the faucet, or guests just using bottled water. Overall, we loved our stay and would highly recommend this house to other renters!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

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

Great location

East access to the beach. The house was exactly what we needed for a great getaway. I would recommend this place for anyone looking to get a secluded vacation on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cherrie b.

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

Fort morgan is awesome

Beach house has great location. Its well stocked with pretty much anything you need. Beach is perfect for all ages and not crowded. Gulf shores is close if you need more action. Our family of ten thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Review

Vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian O.

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

A perfect family vacation!

We had a wonderful stay at Toot, the most perfect beach house for our family. We had plenty of room for our family of six (ages 18 & up)! The house was well-stocked with all of the kitchen supplies we needed. We also enjoyed the supply of beach chairs, floaties, umbrellas, etc. The owners were very responsive and helpful throughout our entire trip. Everything about our stay was just perfect and we hope to be back again soon. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great quiet getaway

Thanks, Linda and Bill! Beautiful house and very close to the beach. Very relaxing and quiet. Perfect size for our family. We enjoyed it immensely. The hosts responded in good time to all questions. The house was clean and has all you need, especially if you like to cook your own meals!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity M.

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

Love this place!

Smaller rooms yet perfect place for our family and friends! Beautiful deck with ocean view and a nice downstairs outdoor area with grill, picnic tables and outdoor shower. Perfect location to the beach! Communication with owners was quick and very helpful. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Beach get away

This was the perfect vacation for us. The house was located in a quiet area. The view was great. The owner was so good to let us know if there were things we needed to watch for. We would for sure do it again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

Great family vacation spot

Our family enjoyed staying here for our vacation. It was clean and had everything we needed, down to a garlic press. We loved the big island in the kitchen, made cooking so easy. Our favorite thing was the front deck. Loved having it covered with a picnic table for eating and the other end is open for enjoying dance parties and seeing the gulf waves. I highly recommend this lovely beach house for your family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Perfect Stay

We stayed for 6 weeks and our stay could not have been any better. The owners were great. Very responsive with any questions we had. The location, just across the street from the Gulf, was outstanding. We will definately stay again when visiting the Gulf Shores.
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carisa K.

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

Absolutely perfect!

This place was adorable. Enough space for all 6 of us. The big kitchen island or the deck is where we ate, played games and hung out, if we weren't at the beach or site seeing. 2 min walk to the beach. We loved sitting on the deck just listening to the ocean. Great place, quiet, beaches not crowded....loved it all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis P., Cookeville TN

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

Toot

Very cute and user friendly home. Loved the outdoor shower. Kitchen was very convenient for family cooking and family meal time. Easy beach access from the home. Well stocked with chairs, good charcoal grill, fish cleaning area, extra fridge, great space underneath home for hanging out. Bedrooms and bathrooms were sufficient. Covered porch area with seating was nice to enjoy. Easy check-in and check-out. Homeowners had great communication, thank you. Will most certainly consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey L.

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

Family vacation

We loved our stay. Place was just as described and had everything we needed. Can’t wait to book for next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dustin B.

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

Becker

Fit our family perfectly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

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

Great beach cottage for family getaway

We enjoyed the 2nd row cottage with easy access to the beach. The wraparound porch is wonderful and spent a lot of time out there admiring the gulf views. There is a Huge kitchen island for everyone to gather around for meals. The AC worked perfectly even in 100 degree heat. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Cottage

It was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Well maintained and convenient

The house has been renovated and is in good shape. A nice covered porch on the top floor and a nice covered patio on the ground floor complete with a porch swing. Convenient enclosed outdoor shower and additional ground floor refrigerator and storage room for beach equipment. The house is right across the road from the beach and is very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful vacation!

House was on the small side but very efficient and charming. Very well furnished. Very cool and dry. Location was ideal with partial view and quick access to the beach. Owners were excellent to communicate with. It was a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIKI K.

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

Perfect price and location!

Small but beautiful home. Will definitely select this one again. Beach access right by the home and ot was quiet. Love this home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Beautiful house and location!

My husband and I booked this house for a weekend getaway with some of our closest friends and we had the best weekend! This property feels like a home away from home, it was so cozy and comfortable and they had everything we needed for cooking and relaxing. The host is incredible and provided so many great amenities. They are very responsive and helpful. Everything was perfect during our stay and we would definitely book this house again. Absolutely LOVED our experience here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I., Louisiana ,Mo.

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

Family vacation

Perfect location away from the hussel and bussel of tourist attractions but super close and convenient to the beach for a very not so busy beachside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

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

Beach oasis

This was the perfect escape! We loved that the house was literally steps away from the beach. House was so cute, great living space, beds were nice and comfortable! Close to major activities but far enough away to enjoy some serenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Great little place!!

This was our second stay here. It’s a great location, short walk to the beach, has an outdoor shower and a front porch ocean view!! This little house has everything we needed and we would gladly stay here any time!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casse C.

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

Great stay!

We loved the house and location! It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Tucker/Bill Tucker

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Our family has owned this quaint beach cottage on the beach at Fort Morgan for almost 40 years. It is our home away from home, and we are always pleased to be able to share it with our guests so they can experience the relaxing and beautiful beaches of Fort Morgan. We are "locals" who live about an hour away, and take pride in personally maintaining and overseeing our beach cottage for our guests.

Why they chose this property

Our family beach cottage is not fancy, but it is clean and comfortable. Our family has made lots of great memories here over the years, and we hope that yours will, too!

Languages:

English

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