Woods, Water and Sweeping Bay Views from Glassed Front Room

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Sandy bottom, calm, shallow water- perfect for children.

Catch a glimpse of dolphins leaping as you dine.

Spacious, well-appointed kitchen and breakfast room with views of the woods.

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Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Elberta, AL

Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)26 min drive
The Wharf35 min drive
Adventure Island42 min drive
Ono Island53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Family friendly, quiet and peaceful. Heavily wooded area directly on the bay with amenities within easy reach. Sugar sand beaches of Pensacola and Gulf Shores a short drive away. All-around view of the bay from spacious living room floor-to-ceiling windows. Air conditioned, electric heat, working fireplace, Dish TV, WiFi, laundry facilities, ample parking. Pirates' Cove with its dolphin cruises, old fashioned hamburgers and live music weekends is around the corner on Intracoastal Waterway. Fishing reef farther out in the bay (constructed of fragments of a Gulf Shores pier destroyed by a hurricane.) by which there is always a boat of someone fishing. Sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Pensacola a short drive away. Fresh fruits and vegetable stands, farmstead cheese factory close by near Elberta. The 24 inch redfish in the photo was caught just offshorre. My son observed that just after a rain the water would be more fresh than usual and sure enough, he caught the fsh just about ten feet offshore.

Sit in the shade of ancient live oaks next to the sea wall. Moon rise is spectacular. (So is the sunrise if you're up that soon.) Still possible to encounter deer on a walk through the woods. Swimming good for children -- my gramdfather picked out the lot because of the shallow water and clean, sandy bottom.

One king bedroom one, queen bedroom, one with two single beds. Two full bathrooms (one with shower and one with bath tub). Large kitchen with roomy eating facilities.

Keywords: Swim, watch an osprey catch a fish: Directly on wide waterfront with big trees, spacious house with ample space for parking, year round, in Josephine, on the Alabama side of Perdido Bay, laundry facilities, fishing reef out in front. Southwest from Pensacola about a 35 minute drive via Hwy 98, then south on 95. About an hour's drive from Mobile. Monthly winter rates at significant discount available December through March.

Minimum stay two nights. Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile and the Blue Angels in Pensacola are well known attractions. Separate cottage available on same lot. Listing is 351034.

Property manager

Steve Cortright

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

View from the living room window past the main house to the bay

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Two small dogs must be approved in advance

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House is not adapted for wheelchairs or limited mobility.

Please do not walk on other people's property. Use the right of way south of the property to enter the water.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Perdido Key Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and The Gulf Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elberta, AL

What's nearby

The Wharf - 35 min drive
Orange Beach Golf Center - 36 min drive
Adventure Island - 42 min drive
Perdido Key State Park - 46 min drive
Ono Island - 53 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Flora-Bama - 46 min drive
Cobalt, The Restaurant - 45 min drive
The Gulf - Orange Beach - 43 min drive
Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant - 10 min drive
Tacky Jacks - 41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woods, Water and Sweeping Bay Views from Glassed Front Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woods, Water and Sweeping Bay Views from Glassed Front Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woods, Water and Sweeping Bay Views from Glassed Front Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woods, Water and Sweeping Bay Views from Glassed Front Room located?

This family-friendly Elberta holiday home is located on the beach, 4.4 mi (7 km) from Bamahenge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Park at OWA and Soldiers Creek Golf Club. Glenlakes Golf Club is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.

8.4

Very good

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracey v., Smyrna, TN

26 Jan 2024

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

Great rental, needs some love

This was our second stay at this property, and the view of Perdido Bay is definitely the main attraction. Sunrises and moonrises are incredible, and it doesn’t matter the weather, you can enjoy the view inside and out. The house is very open, lots of room to move about. The king bed leaves a great deal to be desired; the mattress could qualify as a torture device. However, the other beds are comfortable. If you are a coffee drinker, just bring your own coffee maker. The one here is ancient and takes forever to brew a mediocre pot of coffee. Other things you will want to bring with you: sharp knives (if you want to cut anything in the kitchen), clean dish scrubbers (we found them to be full of someone else’s food), and a grill (the one on site was rusted out and unusable). Also, the listing photos show several outdoor chairs. Just bring your own if you plan to sit outside. The chairs were weathered, cracked, and nearly falling apart. One was not safe to sit in. Also note that the cottage in front of this house also gets rented. It’s not a big deal until you have strangers peering in your back windows while they are out enjoying the view of the bay. Thankfully, we made friends with the cottage renters while they were there, so we only had one day of “strangers peering in.” Overall, this is a great rental because of the amazing view. The house itself just needs a few minor improvements to take it from great to fabulous. We would definitely rent again.

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

14 Sept 2023

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

Great vacation

It was our 2nd time staying at the property and kt was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica g.

31 May 2023

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

Great stay

Loved the view most of all!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

26 May 2023

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

Really loved this home

Probably one of our best vacations! Hands down the location of this home was fantastic! We live in rural Missouri so this was perfect! Saw dolphins swim by night 1 ! Sunrises were phenomenal ! We did many things like visit Florida, Gulf shores, dauphin island and enjoyed being able to cook in the full kitchen! Cheryl is amazing and the owners respond to message extremely quick! Best experience ever.... definitely looking forward to another trip in the future.... hopefully this home....it's perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

18 Apr 2023

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

Quiet and relaxing

overall a good rental

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Cortright

Writer whose children learned to swim here, and enjoyed walking on the sands of Perdido Bay.

Why they chose this property

This house was built in 1954 and expanded in 1975 by my Father who was and engineer and supervised a large part of the building of the Hoover Dam. My brother-in-law commented, after seeing the house during construction; "your father is building that house like he is spending government money." He was referring to my father's engineer's attention to detail.

My father selected this site because of the soft sand and the warm shallow water which is perfect for small children. In the photos section you can see my three great granddaughters playing about 40 or 50 feet in front of the see wall, and they just over waist-deep at high tide. This is the perfect place for children.

What makes this property unique

Seeing the ospreys and other wildlife, the sound of the waves throughout the house, the quiet, friendly neighborhood, water safe for children to learn to swim, uncrowded boating, fishing right there.

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