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An aerial view of a coastal area with a long sandy beach, a marina with boats, and a resort with multiple buildings along the shore.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker. There is a breakfast bar with two chairs.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, double sink, and a ceiling fan.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses on stilts, a swimming pool, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fort Morgan Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

KIng Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly!

Making New Memories is found on Hwy 180 headed towards the Fort and Tacky Jacks. Once considered a fish camp and now a small piece of luxury on the peninsula island many have come to know and love.

Our beach cottage is a 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home sitting on a very private 1/2 acre of land. Just one street away from being ocean front. Relax on the front porch, feel the constant breeze, and enjoy your view of Mobile Bay. Relax on the back deck off of the King Master and Queen bedroom and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico.

We purchased this little gem in March 2018 and remodeled the property in April and May of 2018. It boasts an open airy living room/dining room combination. All new appliances and furnishings.

Our home is taken care of by a dedicated team of individuals that are local to the area and will take care of just like you were family.

Please enjoy the pictures and call with any inquiries that you may have.
We hope to be chosen as your next vacation destination.

New in 2023 heated pool option is available for your stay. Charge for heating the pool is $300/week. Heating the pool is NOT recommended for winter months as the heater is only capable of heating the water so much. Refunds will NOT be given.

Golf cart is NOT included with the property! A golf cart is available on the property for a charge of $400/week. Golf cart rentals are also available through a local company called island carts golf cart rentals!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
$100 pet fee per pet. Dogs only. Up to $200
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All large trash cans taken to the street and trash taken out of the house
Any used dishes put in the dishwasher and ran upon departure
All food removed from refrigerators and pantry
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1357112vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 38.8 km
  • The Wharf - 26 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly! have a pool?

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

Is Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book now for Fall 2026! Pet friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Jennifer! We are so happy to hear that! We would love to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and had all the amenities that we needed for a comfortable stay. The pool was a nice edition. The hosts were excellent to work with. They were also very quick to respond to a couple of questions that we had
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean pet friendly and exactly as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Randy! Hope to have you come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Mike! We hope to have you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place close to the ocean. Pictures of the rental need to be updated however. There is not a 1 minute walk to the beach. You do have to walk a little ways to get to there. Need to walk up the long driveway, on the main road for a minute then down the next street, straight to the beach. Less than 10 minutes. The beach was great. Not crowded and the sand was soft and free of things to step on. Pool is nice and did not need to be heated. Great way to relax after you get back from the beach. Beds were very confortable. We slept great. Kitchen has everything you need. Laundry is below but room holds all the beach toys and chairs you need. Bring some mosquito repelant for night time swims. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed your vacation. We hope to have you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. My husband I stayed there with our 4 kids (17, 15, 14, 12), there was plenty of room. The days we were there, of course, was cooler than normal, but the heated pool was a life saver, we enjoyed it so much. It was just a short walk/drive to the amazing beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Brandy! So happy to hear your family enjoyed it and you all were able to make some new memories together! We hope to have you all stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, very pet friendly.This was our Cavapoo’s first time to see the Gulf!He had a blast!Do watch for the cockleburs, they come with the sand and gulf coast.Check your pups feet!Wonderful location!Pool was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great for our dogs! We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Terri! We appreciate you choosing us to stay with!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has a well equipped kitchen and hosts were very responsive to our questions when we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Debra! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect for me and hubby and our dog. VERY clean, easy check in. The pool was amazing! The home is very private with a nice private yard and grass for my girl to play ball. We went to the beach and walked- approx 5 min walk. (Lessons learned: i will bring a wagon next time so not carrying all my beach bags, drinks, etc.) Also, we loved going to Tacky Jack's bc we could bring our dog. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you Rachel! So glad you enjoyed yourself and our home! We hope to have you and your pup again soon! Tacky Jacks is a fun place to take them too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Awesome to hear! Thank you! Can’t wait to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pool. Great option to the beach that could be crowded at times. The house was very pet friendly and loved that we could take our pet with us to Tacky Jacks right down the road. Beach supplies at rental were a huge plus as well.
The umbrella was perfect for Trixi.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Awe! How cute! Looks like your pup enjoyed it very much! So happy to hear this! Thank you and we hope to have you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Loved this beach house! It had nice views. We enjoyed the decks and the pool. As a con, you do have to go on the main road for a little to get to the beach as other reviewers mention.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! I agree, before the houses were built the short trip though the yards was much easier but the road is short and sweet right to the beach access. We’ve got used to it now but i totally understand. Hope to have you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Relaxing

We had a great time exploring the area and beaches and the house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Heidi! So glad you enjoyed your stay and the beaches!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house was very nice, loved the location and the pool. Rent the golf cart, it will make your beach trips effortless. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked well, everything was very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks Lori! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Its was a home away from home

It was so close to the beach and so peaceful you could hear the waves craching in the morning
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it!

This is our second time staying here and will def be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
We were so happy to have you all back! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! Can’t wait for you to stay next year :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer at the beach

Plenty to do, beach was awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed it Anthony! Hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip!

This was an awesome experience! The house was very nice. Loved the pool and the access to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and our home. We hope you come back again soon! Holly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Getaway

We took our first trip to gulf shores from Milwaukee and we loved it. The house was great, the kids loved the pool and it was a perfect distance to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Aimee! Hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

We loved the place and the location was great. Host very helpful and Super accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you Thomas! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, beautiful house, awesome time!

My family had a great time in Alabama. The house was beautiful and very well equipped. Spent a lot of time at the beach, the fort or just exploring the area. Will definitively make this a yearly retreat for us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourselves Fernando! We hope to have you all again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf shores

Very nice, clean. Back porch excellent place to relax. Pool was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you Wendy! So glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach

This property is just as pictured. Very clean, private location, and just a short walk to the beautiful, uncrowded beach. The pool would be great for kids in warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks Deborah! Hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home and perfect for the dog!

The host was great and responded quickly to a few things. Home was clean and as described.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks Josh! I’m glad you enjoyed your vacation!

About the host

Hosted by Holly Millman and Bonnie Murphy

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2 couples have come together to form MNM Properties LLC. Pat and Bonnie Murphy who already own and rent two homes in the Surf Side Shores Subdivision since 2004 decided in 2017 it was time to invest in another piece of property but wanted to find investors that would love the area just as they do. They pitched this idea to Ben and Holly Millman and together they bought the "Fish Camp" in March 2018.

Why they chose this property

We all love of the sun, sand, and surf they have remodeled the camp into a unique beach cottage escape. They have tried to think of everything so you don't have to bring anything but your suites and towels while on vacation at Making New Memories

What makes this property unique

The home is cared for by local individuals in the area. There is a local Property Manager and Maintenance Manager that oversee the property for MNM. This group is here to make sure you have a wonderful experience while at Making New Memories and we are hoping you will do just that - make memories that will last a life time and will continually call you back to our little piece of heaven on earth

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