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Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this cottage in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. .This cottage is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Orange Beach Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 11 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 20 min drive - 25.9 km
  • The Park at OWA - 23 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums Coffee & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar @ The Beach Club - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard.

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac along Mobile Bay, Meme's is the perfect retreat for discerning guests who want to enjoy the beauty of sunrises and sunsets on the water. This waterfront home has two large bedrooms and two newly renovated baths, a well appointed kitchen and plenty of comfy spaces from which you can enjoy the water and the wildlife. Guests often report seeing dolphins playing in the water in front of the covered dock. Pelicans, seagulls, osprey, eagles, and herons abound. This home is also dog friendly and has a fully fenced back yard.

Relax on one of the two screened porches where you'll find rockers, swings, and tables for outdoor dining. Or hangout on the back patio while cooking up a feast on the charcoal grill. While there is not easy access to the water, fishing is good from the seawall and dock plus the home is only about a mile from the white sand Gulf beaches of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve.

The trip to the center of Gulf Shores takes less than 10 minutes. There you will find grocery stores, restaurants and other attractions. Several good restaurants can also be found a few miles West at Jesse's on the Bay or at the Beach Club. Or pickup some local seafood from nearby shops and prepare your own feast in the fully stocked kitchen.

Spend your days exploring the nearby attractions, such as the stunning Ft Morgan beaches, historic Fort Morgan, the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve, and the lush Gulf State Park, all within a short drive. When you return catch up on your favorite shows on the smart TV. For a bit of entertainment, dive into the selection of games, books, and DVDs available or sign in to your favorite streaming service.

When it's time to retire for the night, you'll find comfortable accommodations with a king sized bed in the primary bedroom, two twins in the second bedroom and a sleeper sofa. With two new full baths, air conditioning, two screened porches with water views you will have all the essential amenities you need.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Check out is at 10 AM or earlier. Please do not ask for late checkout on the day you leave, as housekeeping is scheduled for 10:00 AM. We kindly ask that you do the following before you leave:

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: Dogs only; limit 2 w/ additional fee. No Cats!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and exactly what we expected. It and worked out very well for our vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

James C., Sunbury

Liked: Cleanliness
Would consider this a top tier rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B., AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
I've stayed at this property before and I love it! It's exceptionally clean and the area is quiet. Being away from the noise and chaos of Gulf Shores is very nice, but it's easy to drive in to the restaurants in town.The owners are very nice and respond quickly to text messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this property and loved it both time. Ample room and the house is well maintained and clean. Great view of Mobile Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was perfect for our family. View was amazing, loved all the wildlife outside and the home was so cozy!! Would definitely come back.Thanks so much for allowing our family to enjoy your little slice of paradise on the bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great properly! It was spacious with an amazing view of the bay. We took our dog and it was great for her too. Fenced in back yard on a non busy street.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robbie E., Vestavia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin on the Bay, very clean, Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Having the dock out back was great, we caught lots of fish!! The breeze off the bay was refreshing!
Sunset on day one!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at this property multiple times and it is our "happy place". The house itself is always very clean and comfortable. The new bathroom renovations are great! Martha is always super accommodating. The view and the feeling of peace and relaxation are second to none! We plan to continue returning to Meme's many more times!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances V., Birmingham Al

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remodeled home, very tastefully decorated. Wonderful lot on the bay. Fenced yard a plus for your pet. Beach a short 10 drive. If you want a stress free, calm, relaxing place stay here!! Beautiful sunsets too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and peaceful location on the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B., AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is a little gem, tucked away off the beaten path. The grounds are beautifully kept, and the sunrises/sunsets do not disappoint. The house itself is so warm, welcoming and comfortable—we love it, and it will always be our go-to.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soledad B., Las Cruces NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was very easy, The hostess was so easy to work with and the quality of the furnishings and kitchen was great. The backyard view of the bay while enjoying a glass of wine on the pier enjoying the water, the pelicans, the dolphins was awesome.m
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was just like the pictures, when u pull in to the driveway and see the water it’s like all problems in that moment disappears, definitely bring bug spray guess because of the trees a lot of mosquitoes, but well worth it..lol can’t go wrong with this place..
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying at this property and it was just as lovely as the first time!! Great location to downtown Gulf Shores but far enough away to be peaceful. The property is well maintained and clean. Martha, the owner, was extremely easy to work with and prompt with communication. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. House was great and perfect for our needs. Sunset was amazing from the dock or porch. Fishing from the dock was fun. The house was in a very quiet area away from the crowds. Neighbors were friendly. Just a short drive to Gulf Shores or Fort Morgan public beaches (we went to both). It was also a very short drive for groceries or a plethora of restaurants. Our dog loved the yard and the wildlife. Screened porch was amazing when the mosquitos became a nuisance (really only 2 evenings for us). The view was great from the living room as well. Very relaxing much needed vacation. Thanks for hosting our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., Bedford

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite Spot - Repeat Guest

Another great stay on the bay! The upgrades are fantastic. The views are amazing. We love this gulf coast treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great. Really enjoyed fishing in the backyard
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures of this beautiful home is what attracted me to bring my wife to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary; however, the experience of what we had and the location is what will bring us back! Our host was so nice and the home on the bay was so clean and beautiful. Downtown life with restaurants and entertainment is only a 20 minute drive. The location was peaceful and relaxing! We even got in some fishing, reading, cooked out on the grill and took in a movie. A wonderful anniversary! I will definitely book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

Home away from home! Stayed here several times and absolutely love it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Paradise

We were thrilled to return to Meme's Cottage. It's a wonderful find in a quiet location. Sitting in the screened porch, watching the Bay, birds and squirrels entertained us so much.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Great place to relax away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Lovely home on the bay with nice fenced in yard for dogs. Peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025