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

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Quiet spot on Mobile Bay has covered dock
Sit on the covered dock and enjoy the weather and the scenery.
Or dine outside under the oaks!
Newly updated kitchen has quartz countertops, is well equipped & stocked
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only; limit 2 w/ additional fee. No Cats!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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:
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must follow departure instructions to receive deposit refund

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 25.5 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
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums Coffee & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard. on 19 July 2026 start from AU$429, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy serenity and sunsets on Mobile Bay. Dog friendly/fenced yard. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would consider this a top tier rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

8/10 Good

Robbie E.

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

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and peaceful location on the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Soledad B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Love this place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Really enjoyed fishing in the backyard
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Peaceful getaway

Great place to relax and enjoy views of the bay near Gulf Shores.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Gulf Shores

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

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis E.

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

Wonderful house with great views

Charming spacious home. Wonderful views. Really enjoyed sitting on the dock watching the sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

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

10/10 Excellent

kimberlee K.

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

wonderful hom

Home and location were fabulous! will stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

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

beauty and relaxing

This is a great location with good distance to all activities if you want to have a quiet spot to relax. It was very good for our dog to have space and easy with the fenced in yard. We so enjoyed the covered dock to watch the sunset. The view is your big reward in staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Martha Howard, Gulf Coast Keyholders and Exit Realty, Gulf Shores

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My daughter and I have owned this cottage together since 2010. I am a long time resident of Gulf Shores and live close by. After teaching in public high school for 30 years I retired and later became a licensed Realtor. I list and sell property in the area and manage several vacation rentals for myself and others. My daughter who grew up here is a military pilot who does not get to visit too often but does love to spend what time she can at her grandmother's former home.

Why they chose this property

This was my mother's home. She always wanted to live on the water and at age 78 designed and built this cottage where she spent the last 5 years of her life. She loved the quiet surroundings and the tiny lane of friendly neighbors. But most of all, she loved the oaks laden with moss and the constantly changing view of from her front porch.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique in its location. While it is out of the way of the crowds it is still close to everything. The quiet lane is very private, great for guests looking for a relaxing vacation. In contrast to the beachfront condos this place will feel like home!

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