Like no place else on Earth.......
Location: Other Orange Beach Properties, Orange Beach, Alabama, USA (North of Orange Beach, Near Pirates Cove)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cottage, Private, House, Home, Villa, Rental, Condo
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You have found The Cottage at Osprey Estate! Osprey Estate is a private, family owned 10 acre waterfront estate located on the north side of Wolf Bay, north of Orange Beach. You have found the most exclusive, secluded, and private rental property on the Gulf Coast. Check out our Osprey Estate website for more information and photos.
The Cottage is a 100 year old restored 2 bedroom home. Mostly original, but very well improved! It features a 55" flatscreen, super cozy beds, all wood interior (beautiful), a huge wrap-a-round screened porch, clawfoot tub, and MORE!
The private pool, palm trees, sandy beach, and beautiful landscaping will beg you to stay outside!
Osprey is where you want to be IF you wish to avoid the crowds and tourist traps, and would rather experience a true escape.
The Choctaw Indians called Osprey home for a couple thousand years prior to the arrival of the Europeans. They fished, hunted, harvested oysters and mussels, and had gardens very similar to what we have now. The Indians in this region were most likely descendants of Mayan maritime explorers that traveled the coastline up from the Yucatan during the peak of the Mayan civilization.
After the arrival of Spanish, British, and French explorers in the 1600s, the deep water coves along this coastline became hideouts for pirates and sometimes-outlaw naval captains like Admiral Semmes who traded in black market goods from conquered enemy ships.
From the late 1800s to early 1900s, this area became a favorite hideout and transshipping point for rumrunners smuggling rum from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Tortuga. From here, barrels of rum were shipped up the rivers from Mobile and New Orleans to river ports all the way up the Mississippi River, and then loaded on wagons and shipped east to Chicago and Pennsylvania, and west to California.
Beginning in the early 1900s through to about 1960, this area continued its roll as a transshipping point for Caribbean rum, but also became a production and distribution center for moonshine. Distilleries were located in the dense woods along these shores for decades, and most natives here now can tell tales of uncles or grandfathers in the business.
During WWII, these waters were frequented by Axis subs. Although they never attacked, it is believed that German spies often came ashore to get supplies and, well, spy. There’s a great book by Andy Andrews called “Island of Saints” that is based around these events.
Then came the 60's, 70's, and early 80's … Contraband found its way to our backwater shoreline from South America, Central America, and Jamaica. For all the same reasons as the last few hundred years, our hidden coves continued to be the favorite hideout and transshipping point for nearly 30% of the illegal contraband entering the United States. The term “Save the Bales”, made famous on the Flora-Bama t-shirts of the early 80's, came from the thousands of bales and packages of contraband that would be dumped into the waters off shore by smugglers to avoid being caught red-handed on their way into port when spotted by the Coast Guard. These bales would often wash ashore and be found by unsuspecting beach combers (many of whom retired shortly thereafter).
Nowadays, Osprey is the place for people to hide out from their day to day life, get to know their family again, or just enjoy a few quiet days with nature.
So relax, and enjoy the best hideout in the Southern United States.
Need more space? Check out Osprey Villa, Osprey Chateau, and Osprey GuestHouse! All here on VRBO, and they may also be seen on our Osprey Estate . Com site! You can rent all of them!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Kayaks, Canoe, Pier, Dock, Boat, Great Fishing, Hammock, Swings, Huge Porch
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec, Jan, Feb, ............. $2,000/week....$400 per night
Oct, Nov.....................$2,500/week....$500 per night
Mar-May, Aug 15-31, Sep .....$3,000/week....$600 per night
Jun, Aug 1-15:...............$3,500/week....$700 per night
Jul..........................$4,000/week....$900 per night
Weeks before/after major holidays, events, concerts add .. $100/night .. $500/week
Couples and prior guests, CONTACTS US for your DISCOUNT!
3 night minimum rental
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1900
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
The Cottage at Osprey is a most unique, very original 100 year old cottage. We worked for 2 years carefully restoring (but trying not to lose the character) it, and what has resulted is splendid. If you can make yourself come in from the beautiful outdoors, you'll find a giant porch that just doesn't want to give you up. The hammock, original swing, and clawfoot tub (on the porch) invite long afternoons and lively nights. The interior of The Cottage must be experienced! Warm, cozy, inviting, intriguing..... Its decorated with original travel posters from around the World - some over 75 years old!
Property Photos
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- Like no place else on Earth....... - Orange Beach, Alabama - Waterfront Vacation Cottage near Fishing and Pirates Cove
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- Cruise the day away........ The Osprey Yacht - Orange Beach, Alabama - Waterfront Vacation Cottage near Fishing and Pirates Cove
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- One of the most unique places you will ever stay.... - Orange Beach, Alabama - Waterfront Vacation Cottage near Fishing and Pirates Cove
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- Welcome!
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- Cool off.... Relax....
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- We found those blue lantern lights in Morrocco....they're hand made!
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- Yea, its just as cozy as it looks.....
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- Clean, Calm, and Sandy... No sharks or undertow either :-)
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- We have KAYAKS - and Dolphins!
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- Great place to grill some fresh fish!
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- Relax...... The original cypress swing is about 100 years old!
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- This place can take you back. It can also give you a place to come back....
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- Morning Glory.... Glad to be an American!
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- The Cottage at Osprey!
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- Roxy and Hannah......
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