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One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc
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9.4 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7
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Gulf Shores, AL, AL
- Fort Morgan Beach8 min walk
- Fort Morgan7 min drive
- Kiva Dunes Golf Course8 min drive
- Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
North Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc
Our Blue Bay House is a truly a unique property- it is one of if not the oldest, existing house in the Fort Morgan area- just look at the photos- it is built on pilings approximately two (2) feet tall- not eight (8) feet. It has withstood the wear, tear, and damages inflicted by numerous hurricanes over the years- the "worse" being Hurricane Camille in 1969, a Category 5 hurricane with the strongest recorded land fall in history with 175 mph winds; and, also Hurricane Frederick in 1979, a Category 3 with 100 mph winds. Between those two hurricanes, most structures in the Fort Morgan area were destroyed or sustained substantial damages. The Blue Bay House, although damaged in those horrific events, has hung in there!
When we purchased the property approximately ten (10) years ago, it was our understanding that the property was owned by two (2) generations of the Richards family. The prior owners had actually lived off of and from the offerings of Mobile Bay as their primary means of substance-fish, shrimp, oysters- and at times, used their home as a location for the selling of bait and fishing supplies to those visiting the Fort Morgan area in the 1950's and the l 960's. In more recent times, in the early 2000s, the home was used by the Richard's family for their annual family vacations during summer holiday periods such as the 4th of July.
Our renovation of the property has been out of respect for the property's history and our attempt to "restore" the house to its former state, with the addition of a few modem conveniences. The exterior color of the home was chosen as the house has "always" been blue.
The house is located directly on Mobile Bay and offers a 200 foot long pier for fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and the docking of your boat. The house is easily accessible with only (3) steps required for entry.
The Blue Bay House is a small house offering two (2) bedrooms- each having a full bed (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors) Blue Bay House no covered under-house under-house parking as do the "modern" homes in our coastal area which are built on pilings; it is a small house (approximately 800 square feet) being the next-to-last home on a dead end street- a few the "aspects" if you are interested in renting this property.
Because the Blue Bay House has a 200 foot pier located approximately 15 steps from the house's back deck, we ask that you use your best judgement in choosing to rent the home- all use of the pier is "at your own risk", as is docking your boat at the pier, and swimming in and around the property. A strict condition of your rental of the property is that children and your guests MUST be supervised at all times because you assume all risk for any and all personal injury associated with such activities.
That being said, we have installed during our renovation/restoration, central heat and air, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, free WiFi, small kitchen appliances, microwave, and satellite tv for your convenience and use. The bathroom has been renovated with a large, walk-in tiled shower. Perhaps the best feature of the Blue Bay House, besides its location directly on Mobile Bay, is a function of its location, being the absolutely beautiful sunrises and sunsets on Mobile Bay. If your vacation plans also include "beach time" - the beautiful, white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are 3/100ths of a mile south of the Little Blue Bay House. The Fort Morgan historical site, which contains a public boat launch, and the Mobile Bay Ferry to Dauphin Island, is 2.5 miles to the west. Tacky Jack's restaurant is approximately one mile to the west; the Sassy Bass restaurant is approximately 2.5 miles to the east. A convenience/dock store, the "Happy Hooker" bar, and charter bay and Deep Sea fishing is located at Gulf Shores Marina ( 1 mile to the west)e; a small grocery store is located in the "Sassy Bass" strip mall. Six miles to the east, adjacent to "The Beach Club" development with restaurant, "The Pines" has a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant.
Gulf Shores is 18 miles to the east- where all the conveniences (WalMart, numerous restaurants, fully stocked grocery stores, and the typical crowds of vacationers) are located. If your desired vacation accommodations are for a home near the Gulf, and with more room and newer construction.
When we purchased the property approximately ten (10) years ago, it was our understanding that the property was owned by two (2) generations of the Richards family. The prior owners had actually lived off of and from the offerings of Mobile Bay as their primary means of substance-fish, shrimp, oysters- and at times, used their home as a location for the selling of bait and fishing supplies to those visiting the Fort Morgan area in the 1950's and the l 960's. In more recent times, in the early 2000s, the home was used by the Richard's family for their annual family vacations during summer holiday periods such as the 4th of July.
Our renovation of the property has been out of respect for the property's history and our attempt to "restore" the house to its former state, with the addition of a few modem conveniences. The exterior color of the home was chosen as the house has "always" been blue.
The house is located directly on Mobile Bay and offers a 200 foot long pier for fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and the docking of your boat. The house is easily accessible with only (3) steps required for entry.
The Blue Bay House is a small house offering two (2) bedrooms- each having a full bed (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors) Blue Bay House no covered under-house under-house parking as do the "modern" homes in our coastal area which are built on pilings; it is a small house (approximately 800 square feet) being the next-to-last home on a dead end street- a few the "aspects" if you are interested in renting this property.
Because the Blue Bay House has a 200 foot pier located approximately 15 steps from the house's back deck, we ask that you use your best judgement in choosing to rent the home- all use of the pier is "at your own risk", as is docking your boat at the pier, and swimming in and around the property. A strict condition of your rental of the property is that children and your guests MUST be supervised at all times because you assume all risk for any and all personal injury associated with such activities.
That being said, we have installed during our renovation/restoration, central heat and air, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, free WiFi, small kitchen appliances, microwave, and satellite tv for your convenience and use. The bathroom has been renovated with a large, walk-in tiled shower. Perhaps the best feature of the Blue Bay House, besides its location directly on Mobile Bay, is a function of its location, being the absolutely beautiful sunrises and sunsets on Mobile Bay. If your vacation plans also include "beach time" - the beautiful, white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are 3/100ths of a mile south of the Little Blue Bay House. The Fort Morgan historical site, which contains a public boat launch, and the Mobile Bay Ferry to Dauphin Island, is 2.5 miles to the west. Tacky Jack's restaurant is approximately one mile to the west; the Sassy Bass restaurant is approximately 2.5 miles to the east. A convenience/dock store, the "Happy Hooker" bar, and charter bay and Deep Sea fishing is located at Gulf Shores Marina ( 1 mile to the west)e; a small grocery store is located in the "Sassy Bass" strip mall. Six miles to the east, adjacent to "The Beach Club" development with restaurant, "The Pines" has a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant.
Gulf Shores is 18 miles to the east- where all the conveniences (WalMart, numerous restaurants, fully stocked grocery stores, and the typical crowds of vacationers) are located. If your desired vacation accommodations are for a home near the Gulf, and with more room and newer construction.
Property manager
Tina Scarborough.
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About the neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting.

Gulf Shores, AL, AL
What's nearby
- Fort Morgan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Fort Morgan - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
- Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sassy Bass Market Place - 9 min drive
- Tacky Jacks - 2 min drive
- BGH Cafe - 45 min drive
- A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - 4 min drive
- Fort Morgan Ferry - 3 min drive
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9.4
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Cleanliness
10/10
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9.8/10
Communication
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9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Clinton S.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bay house
Clinton S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine B.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love This Little House
Katherine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn G.
Nov 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total relaxation!!
Kathryn G.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcy B.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location
Marcy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake F.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great value house with a beach
Jake F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerald M.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick fishing
Gerald M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia P.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
Patricia P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samuel a.
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway
Samuel a.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy F.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Wendy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Russell A.
Apr 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Russell A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
James O.
Jun 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little house on the water
James O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna F.
May 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Anna F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hunter H.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away!!
Hunter H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lisa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
James L.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I guess it is what it is.not worth $150 a night
James L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leigh R.
Mar 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little Bay House
Leigh R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy S.
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views
Tammy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Lis H.
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
Lis H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie Jean H.
May 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Morgan as it should be.
Carrie Jean H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bay house
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Cheryl G.
Dec 26, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location
Cheryl G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gregory B.
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue house on the bay
Gregory B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kenric E.
May 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Kenric E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relax
Paul H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tina Scarborough.

We are native Alabamians. We live in Tallassee, Alabama.
Joe and I enjoy actively participating in our Church, traveling with our friends, boat rides on Mobile Bay, fishing and shrimping, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, bike rides in the Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island area, and enjoying the prettiest beach in the world- here in Ft. Morgan!
Joe and I enjoy actively participating in our Church, traveling with our friends, boat rides on Mobile Bay, fishing and shrimping, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, bike rides in the Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island area, and enjoying the prettiest beach in the world- here in Ft. Morgan!
Why they chose this property
The Fort Morgan area reminds us of how Gulf Shores was forty (40) years ago- prior to the proliferation of condos. Ft. Morgan is a quiet, peaceful place to relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beach, salt air, and ever-present Gulf breezes; a community of single-family homes, with great neighbors and friends.
What makes this property unique
The house is located directly on Mobile Bay and offers a 200 foot long pier for fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and the docking of your boat. The house is easily accessible with only (3) steps required for entry.
The Blue Bay House is a small house offering two (2) bedrooms- each having a full bed (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors on kitchen cabinets. Why? Because that is the way its been for two generations!!) The Blue Bay House has no covered under-house parking as do the "modern" homes in our coastal area which are built at least eight (8') feet high on pilings; it is a small house (approximately 800 square feet) being the next-to-last home on a dead end street- a few the "aspects" or unique characteristics if you are interested in renting this property.
The Blue Bay House is a small house offering two (2) bedrooms- each having a full bed (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors on kitchen cabinets. Why? Because that is the way its been for two generations!!) The Blue Bay House has no covered under-house parking as do the "modern" homes in our coastal area which are built at least eight (8') feet high on pilings; it is a small house (approximately 800 square feet) being the next-to-last home on a dead end street- a few the "aspects" or unique characteristics if you are interested in renting this property.
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