Title: Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33954865&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! ## Photo gallery for Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! ![Property grounds - Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! (Gulf shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33954900/33954865/8e2cb13e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! (Gulf shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33954900/33954865/7bfbaecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! (Gulf shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33954900/33954865/406eec94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! (Gulf shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33954900/33954865/d0a9f1e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach, sun loungers - Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! (Gulf shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33954900/33954865/bf628f0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a secluded 4-acre lot surrounded by live oaks and pines, Bay Cottage offers the perfect blend of seclusion and waterfront activities. Enjoy sunrise and sunset views over Mobile Bay from your screen porch or shoreside deck, relax with a good book, or take naps in this vintage cottage that’s been ‘mostly’ modernized. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bayfront Cottage. Private pier! Sunsets! Sunrises! 4 acres of peace and quiet! Looking for some privacy and isolation yet on the water? Our Bay Cottage is perfect for you.. celebrate its 100 birthday! Originally builtin 1925\. You can spend your days fishing from the private pier, kayaking Mobile Bay, crabbing, laying out in the sun on your private “beach“, sitting on the screen porch with a good book, watching movies on the smart TV, or taking naps! Here you can forget about all the problems of the world and relax in paradise. We have looked for the perfect beach house for many years! We finally found it in the summer of 2014\. This vintage cottage originally built in the 1920s, but modernized, sits on a secluded 4 acre lot surrounded by live oaks and huge pines! You can enjoy the sunrise and sunsets overlooking Mobile Bay while sitting on your screen porch or on your shoreside deck. Bringing along a canoe or small boat, you have your own small boat launch from the yard. Our property is a Birder's Heaven. Not only can you sit on the screen porch and watch Great Blue Herons, Osprey and Pelicans fly by and fish for a meal around the dock, but the neotropical migrants are amazing. We enjoy the dolphins also! This cottage is one of a kind! The interior is a classic with heart pine floors, walls and ceilings. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, with the master suite having its own bath. The other two bedrooms share a lovely bath. There is a laundry room with washer and dryer. The kitchen includes a full stove and oven, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking supplies to make it possible to prepare your own meals. Or you may drive just a few miles to enjoy fine cuisine at a number of restaurants at Jesse’s, Beach Club or in Gulf Shores. Mobile Bay is a fisherman's paradise! You can fish from the pier, catch live crab with one of the traps on site, or put your kayak in and enjoy the bay. Mark catches redfish, flounder and specks. If you enjoy the beach side of Ft Morgan, the Mobile St public beach is a short drive (or bicycle) away. I love to walk or run the Pine Beach Trail across highway 180 through Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. See photos to see the beauty! If you like to ride bicycles, there is a nice bike trail just down the road that goes all the way into Gulf Shores. This trail is being extended on past our cottage! The cottage is only about 8 miles from Gulf Shores, close enough to run to town for groceries! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a private beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Sea Glass 403) | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104970000/104960700/104960664/e7456025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Glass 403 Gulf Shores - Pool - Parking available - Living/Dining area 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=104960664&PinnedHotelID=104960664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, Multiple Beds (Sea Glass 316) | Beach | On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104960000/104960000/104959980/fdeb86e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Glass 316 Gulf Shores - Pool - Parking available - Living/Dining area [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=104959980&PinnedHotelID=104959980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, Multiple Beds (Sea Glass 304) | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104970000/104960700/104960688/1f8198ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Glass 304 Gulf Shores - Pool - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=104960688&PinnedHotelID=104960688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, 1 Bedroom | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90980900/90980835/48709876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Glass 305 1 Bedroom Condo Gulf Shores - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi $1,373 nightly $1,593 total Mar 14 - Mar 15 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=90980835&PinnedHotelID=90980835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506800/31506757/w1019h683x0y0-9a9bff5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 KING SUITES, 28' WALL OF WINDOWS, BEACH VIEWS & AMAZING 5-STAR REVIEWS Gulf Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 169 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=31506757&PinnedHotelID=31506757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33704600/33704524/dfba7c8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Save 10% Last Min and Week! 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LIMIT 2 Most of our rules can be found in our rental agreement. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 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 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Bayfront Cottage Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy Bayfront Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy Bayfront Cottage Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy Bayfront Cottage Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy Bayfront Fish Dock Screen Porch Lovely 4 Acres Privacy ## About the neighborhood Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Cottages in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.com/Gulf-Shores-Cottages.d603078-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.25352%2C-87.82107&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y-pgm_9Uw-VXGDkpJvuAQddVgyg=) Gulf shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296608/cc2e0292-0377-4a64-b5b9-a1a9d8ba39fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496778/f366ba68-be08-4690-a3c8-a397fb10da97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan Beach 5 min drive \- 3.9 miles - ![Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977254221/356424d6-0d4e-4159-98ef-b48069b98afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hangout Music Fest 13 min drive \- 10.9 miles - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 14 min drive \- 11.1 miles - ![Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070623/14efdf5e-35f9-4b6f-aa77-5ed0c7a06ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan 16 min drive \- 15.7 miles ### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Sassy Bass 8 min drive - Jesse’s On The Bay 3 min drive - The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club 6 min drive - Beach Bums Coffee & Deli 6 min drive - Fort Morgan Pizza 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bayfront Cottage. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 188 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charmaine W. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blissfully Cozy This may be my yearly getaway location. Absolutely wonderful cottage with great vibes and even better views. I can’t speak highly enough about our stay. Super clean, cozy and the perfect place to recharge with family. Maggie was WONDERFUL to work with. I can’t recommend this place enough! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/84d2799e-9997-481a-8442-2457efbc52f8-1751421996246.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/919e7bce-f113-4930-bb52-5c7e02ef79e2-1751421994208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3ea8f503-4498-4be8-bff3-e1f40229b0ff-1751421994455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7de9c7de-929b-4d6b-aa62-52a16e96a935-1751421995925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Charmaine W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing We enjoyed our stay at Bay Cottage. The view of the bay was so relaxing and a heron was on the dock every morning to greet the new day. There was a constant bird symphony. It was a perfect get away. ##### Linda M. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARK D. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### QUICK GETAWAY We had a great 3 night stay here. We really enjoyed being able to fish from our own private pier and also the privacy you have. Mark and Maggie are great hosts and are more than happy to make your stay special. We hope to be able to go back real soon!! ##### MARK D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann S. Feb 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice winter break A cozy cottage very peaceful with lots of privacy. The owls hooting at night was nice when watching the stars . Very enjoyable vacation from the cold weather. ##### Ann S. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sriparna B. Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spent our week outside of the hustle and bustle of the beach, with our own bay view to enjoy! Loved the week that we spent at Maggie & Mark’s cottage! Maggie and Mark have been amazing hosts. They made the check in/ check out process so easy and promptly responded to any questions that we had.We loved the screened porch and the sunroom. Almost spent our whole day there! This place is excellent for a private, romantic getaway or if you’re looking for a break from a busy life trying to relax! We will definitely recommend this place! ##### Sriparna B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti S. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway My husband, doggo, and I had a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Maggie who is an incredibly thoughtful host.The warm weather, so much wildlife, and beautiful night skies have been our favorite parts of our stay. Having the pier right there at the cottage was a dream! And the cottage itself was so cute and just perfect. I work remotely so I worked a bit while my husband and doggo enjoyed just relaxing and reading on the pier. ##### Patti S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave S. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful location We enjoyed the area very much. Dolphin watching. Charter fishing. Private pier fishing and just relaxing Glass blowing Ceramic's at the art center was fun! Lots to do and see in the area. Great place to come back to in the evening and relax. ##### Dave S. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shena S. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love Staying at Bay Cottage We so love staying at Bay Cottage! VERY quiet and peaceful! Love that you can walk out the back door onto the dock and fish whenever you want. Love the screened in porch and relaxing and listening to the bay. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is your place! ##### Shena S. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather D. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!! Great location, short drive for beach access, privacy. Wonderful fishing from pier, got to see dolphins too. Highly recommend! ##### Heather D. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff L. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy with great views It’s a very peaceful stay. We enjoyed walking our dogs down the long driveway and felt secluded. Our teenagers really enjoyed spending time out on the dock. Weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to fish like we wanted but I hear it’s really good in that area. ##### Jeff L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair W. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage among the trees by the water. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a week at Maggie's Cottage. My husband (and dog) had a great time fishing off the dock. I read and relaxed in the air conditioning. Had a wonderful meal at Jesse's By the Bay, just down the road. Highly recommend! ##### Blair W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri A. Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break away from the crowds This was our second year in a row staying at the bay cottage and will definitely be back again. Easy access to beaches, trails and gulf shores but we mostly enjoyed staying at the property. Fishing, kayaking, reading, grilling out. Saw dolphins from the dock and the peacock paid a visit. Another relaxing spring break. ##### Sherri A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh S. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great For Families! I chose this place because of its privacy and dog friendly accommodations. My husband and I were asked to keep our four month old granddaughter while my daughter and her husband attended a wedding in Gulf Shores. It was perfect for our needs. The property has very comfortable beds and the kitchen is well stocked with things you may have forgotten! There is a big porch that is so nice to sit on and watch the water. I recommend this property! ##### Leigh S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and beautiful My husband and two Goldendoodles had a fabulous time at Bayfront Cottage. Although the weather didn’t cooperate, there were plenty of things to do within minutes of the cottage. There were also several dog friendly places to go including Ft. Morgan beach, Ft Morgan, and The ferry to Dauphin Island. The cottage had everything we needed and the views were beautiful. We plan on returning soon! ##### Robert S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonna L. May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful weekend We loved the location near the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge and their secluded beach. The cottage is so charming and the waterfront dock can’t be beat. We saw dolphins and birds galore. We rented kayaks From Fort Morgan rentals and had a very close Dolphin encounter one afternoon. It was thrilling!!! We will be back to this gem! ##### Jonna L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy O. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect This beautiful home is exactly like it is represented here. Maggie the owner was a delight to deal with! She made sure that we had everything we could ever need or want. The home has enough room for everyone to have their space while also making it easy to share family time. Fishing off the pier was so much fun. We caught catfish, crabs, croakers etc... It was also the perfect place to watch the dolphins! The cottage is also in the perfect location to go out and about just about everything was close by. ##### Tammy O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shena S. Oct 14, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Need Peace and Quiet? This is the Place! Had a wonderful stay at Bay Cottage! Would definitely stay again! It’s very quite and peaceful there. Got to see a peacock and had a very regular seagull guest we lovingly named Ernie. There’s a very long driveway back to the house that’s excellent to walk up and back in the mornings if that’s something that interests you. A dock in the backyard right on the bay for fishing and a very short drive to a public beach access on the Gulf which was never crowded. Also a great restaurant called Jesse’s that’s also on the bay and a very short drive to. Maggie is a great owner who is very responsive to your needs. We had a great stay and would stay there again. ##### Shena S. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harold B. Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Bay retreat This property is a rare gem. It is an old cabin that has been beautifully restored while retaining the vintage charm. The floors, walls, and ceilings are all wood. The house was clean and well furnished. Very private and quiet. Far enough from the pavement to escape traffic noise. Expansive views of Mobile Bay and the long pier is great for viewing fabulous sunsets and sunrises or for casting a fishing lure if you like. Located approximately halfway between Gulf Shores and the Dauphin Island ferry which was convenient since we visited both during our 7 night stay. ##### Harold B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maggie's Bay Cottage Wonderful stay in charming, vintage cottage with comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen (even has cast iron pans and spices) and large screened porch with plenty of rocking chairs. Quiet and private. Clean, clean, clean! Great air conditioner. Beautiful original heart pine floors are satiny smooth for bare feet. Gorgeous live oaks and natural plants lead to an unobstructed view of the bay. Spent many hours enjoying the porch, the dock and walking the long drive full of natural magnolia, and flowering lantana. Heron and pelican put on a real show at the end of the dock in the evenings! A Dollar General is only a couple of miles away and has absolutely everything, even fresh vegetables. Loved taking our Blue Heeler to a dog friendly beach about four miles away. She also enjoyed exploring and cooling off in the bay water using the gently sloped boat launch area to the right of the pier. The cottage has a dog bowl, leash, toys and treats in case you need them. Owners give great directions and communication. Such a peaceful place! ##### Laura S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa H. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Vacation Bay Cottage was amazing. Comfortably accommodated our family of 6 adults; had plenty of room. Fished daily off the dock and caught multiple fish. 2 days spent on the beaches were perfect. The breeze off the Gulf kept the body temperature perfect. Went to the beach in Gulf State Park one day, and to the Public Beach at the end of Mobile Street (half mile from cottage) the other day. Both beaches were great. Recommend both of them. Hiked the full 5 mile Pine Beach trail and around Gator Lake. Beautiful trail that starts across street from cottage driveway. Greatly enjoyed, but recommend you do early morning before heat sets in. The best were the evenings spent on the screened porch after watching sun sets and the daily temps subside. Sharing laughs and stories after a day of fun. Bay Cottage is a special place, especially for our daughter, as she became ENGAGED while in this magical setting. Thank you Maggie and Mark for sharing your home with us! And...shout out to property manager Martha for making the planning of the trip so seamless. ##### Teresa H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi P. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway My husband and I visit Gulf Shores nearly every year and love to stay on the bay. This was our first time staying at the Bay Cottage, and we would definitely stay again. The house sits in the perfect location - close enough to all the action but far enough away that it’s private and quiet. The private pier is perfect for fishing and crabbing, and for catching those beautiful sunsets over the water. Kenny the peacock came to visit every evening like clockwork and was a welcome delight. We enjoyed a seafood boil while there, and the kitchen had most everything we needed to cook with. The new Dollar General towards Fort Morgan was clean and well-stocked, and kept us from having to go into town for anything we ended up needing quickly. The house was clean and very welcoming, the bed comfortable. Our Yorkie had a blast going for walks on the pier to watch the birds and check the crab pots. I think he’s bored now that we’re home. Thanks for sharing your home with us, and we hope to come back again someday! Thank you to both Maggie and Martha for great communication and responding quickly when I had questions, and especially Martha for helping when I realized I had left something behind. ##### Brandi P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and unique stay on the bay We’ve chosen to take our annual vacation in Fort Morgan for many years. We have always had a large dog(s) which we like to bring along. We’ve stayed on the gulf side, the lagoon, and now the bayside! This was a first. I really appreciated this unique home (it truly feels like a home, not a rental. It had everything we needed and more. There was even a pet basket where some of the cottage’s supplies for your pets were easily accessible! I’m an artist so the decor and interesting touches throughout the home was a bonus for me. So many interesting things and I loved the eclectic style! The location was great because it’s secluded without being completely isolated. Pier was awesome and we kayaked from the boat ramp (use your bug spray when you’re adventuring in a forest, for goodness sakes!) I rode my bike up and down the long drive and felt like I was in a whole different place. Muscadines and beauty berries were out in all of their splendor. Herons and pelicans galore to watch throughout the day. We did see dolphins as well. I can’t say enough about the large screened porch - we had many days of rain and weren’t in the mood for sand and whatnot… the porch was fantastic and you can even have lunch or dinner around the table out there! We would stay here again the next time we want a bayside vacation! ##### Angela S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna H. Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the privacy and the easy area for our dogs. ##### Donna H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana D. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. The house is exactly as shown in the photos. Plenty to do in the area. ##### Dana D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca B. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So Relaxing Beautiful sunrise and sunsets every day. Dolphins, crabbing and fishing plentiful. Very pretty area close to Gulf Shores beach ##### Rebecca B. 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