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'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes

Cottage on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Deck view
Kitchen w bar seating

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outside

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes

Enchanting Cottage in the Unrivaled Kiva Dunes Golf and Seaside Community.

Feel the warmth of the sun, the sand beneath your toes and the smell of suntan oil as you spend some lazy days in this picturesque cottage. Located in the magnificent golf and seaside community Kiva Dunes, this sun kissed house has everything you are looking for. With two bedrooms and two baths, this humble beach abode sleeps 4 comfortably. There is a queen size bed in the master bedroom and two twins in the second bedroom. Wood floors, ceiling fans for that 'southern comfort' feeling.

The kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary needs and will inspire you to sip ice tea and eat boiled shrimp out on the airy porches. We offer cable TV and Free Wi-Fi.

What to Do: A nearby walkway leads you over the white dunes and sea oats to the cool surf where sand crabs scurry about on our community's private beach. Delight in chartered fishing excursions, championship golf, nature walks, outlet shopping, amusement parks, wonderful restaurants, on site tennis, or swimming the 2 private community pools or relax at an adjacent resort nearby which has a day spa.
We also now have a free golf cart shuttle service.

What You Get Along with your Private Beach:: BR B Amenities: /B BR 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 Queen bed, 2 twins, living room, spacious porches, master suite w/bathroom, outside shower, washer and dryer, ceiling fans, central A/C, cable television, TVs in each bedroom, stereo with CD and cassette player, VCR, DVD, movies & board games, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ pit, deck with golf course view, seconds from beach access walkway over the dunes to 3,000 feet of private beach; 2 private community swimming pools, tennis courts, equipped exercise room, golf pro shop & restaurant, and famous Kiva Dunes' nationally ranked championship golf all on site. The #1 golf course in Alabama!

Additional Fun Besides Golf::
BR B Activities: /B BR Amusement parks, biplane rides, charter fishing (deep sea and inshore), canoeing, championship golf courses, dolphin-watching tours, exercise weight room, movie theaters, outlet mall shopping, putt-putt, restaurants, 2 pools, tennis courts, Blue Angels Naval Air station and aviation museum, water sports, water park, Zoo, Dauphin Island sea-aquarium and ferry, nature walks, trails & bird watching (Bonsecour Nature Preserve), Fort Morgan museum. And oh yeah, the 13th hole is right out your back door!

Make your way to the Gulf of Mexico this year and immerse yourself into the warmth of this southern coastal cottage.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a deadlock
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We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located on a private beach, this cottage is in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes have a pool?

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

Is 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Just for Fun' Cottage in Kiva Dunes located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Highlands cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family of 4. Short walk to the beach, and the accessibility to the majority of Kiva made our trip fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni C.

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

Perfect beach cottage for family time at the beach

Our family of 4 stayed for a week and while it is cozy cottage with some tight living space, the neighborhood amenities and the quick access to the beach were amazing. I would definitely stay again and appreciate the communication before, during and after our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great time. House was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey F.

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

Relaxung!

Cute condo and very relaxing. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen N.

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

Wonderful Spring Getaway

Perfect cottage for our family of four, exactly as pictured. Enjoyed easy access to beach and pools. Enjoyed the Kiva Grille for 2 meals and had excellent service. The weather was great and the whole trip was relaxing. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Beach house!

Loved the beach house, it was about a 3 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family weekend

Wonderful weekend. Great house. Beach was wonderful and not crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bonita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

May beach stay

Wonderful property for golfers. A little too far of a walk to the beach which we were there for. Beautiful grounds
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Amazing

Loved this beach house definitely will be back and whoever idea it was for that outside shower was brilliant
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Beachtime

Definitely provided peace and quiet. Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey v.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay so much ! It looked exactly like the listing and the owner was a great communicator ! Will return again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Amazing!

The hosts are incredible. The cottage was perfect for my daughter and family friends. Easy access to everything. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Location was great! Gated community with lots of amenities. It is small so 4 max but very quaint and short walk to beach and a pool 2 houses away or beach club just a short shuttle away! Nice to be away from busy gulf shores and only 15 min drive to enjoy shopping and restaurants. Beach is private to community and nice as well. True my a place you can disconnect and relax with family!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne G., Murfreesboro, TN

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

Great quiet location for beach vacation

Really enjoyed our short stay in Kiva Dunes. We are a family of four (2 teens) and this was a great place for our short beach trip. House was located in a great community with a private beach, and great pools. Would be a perfect place for there are 3 beds, 2 twins and a queen some a family of four is a perfect number here. Near Fort Morgan also and we caught the ferry to Dauphin Island the morning we checked out. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S., Bolivar

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

Granddaughters trip

This was a beautiful home. Location was perfect just a short walk to the beach. Beach was so peaceful and enjoyable. The owners were so easy to work with. They sent all info on our trip ahead of time so we had no worries. Everything was perfect. The property was gated so we felt very safe. The housekeeper is a gem also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

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

Positive experience

This was my first ever time staying in something like this. It went off without any issue. The house was beautiful. Quick walk to the beach. Even got to take an outside shower. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and our two teenage boys had more than enough room! We really enjoyed the outdoor shower and the patio! It was also really nice to have movies and Dish for those rainy days. It was so close to the beach and one of the pools! The other pools were a short drive and all of them were very private! Great place for a getaway, we would come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley O., Valley Grande, AL

Well kept little secret...

This beautiful little house was absolutely perfect for this mom and her two teenage boys. Literally just steps away from the pool and from the beach. Away from the usual beach crowd but still close enough to enjoy everything there is to do and see. We will definitely be back! p.s. web-pics don't do it justice!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Short Stay at "Just for Fun"

We spent two nights at "Just for Fun." This was the first time that we had stayed at Kiva Dunes. We liked the community. We also liked the Beach Club. It was nice to have a place to eat close within walking distance. The owners kept in contact with us and provided all needed information regarding check-in/out and was readily available to answer any questions. The Teel Family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Loved this property

This was perfect for our family of 3. Walking to the beach was so easy. The owners had chairs, umbrellas, and everything you would need. Their water pressure was amazing. We went on a sunset cruise, airboat ride, and several of other things and this place was close enough to all of that. The only thing i would recommend is a fan for outside, just bring one with you. Loved this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemarie N.

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

Very cute small house. But the pricewas too hgh ! Our son rented a big house for 5 nights @ twice

We were only staying 2 nights and we could not find any soap. Shampoo to take a shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, perfect for my small crew. The home is situated just a short walk from the boardwalk and one of the pools. The downstairs bedroom was so nice to have space for myself with my boys sharing the upstairs room in separate beds. We had ample space. The outdoor shower was fantastic for keeping the sand outside after playing on the beach. There were ample beach supplies - chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, sand castle equipment - for us to use while there. The upstairs deck was great for watching the sun come up and sip coffee in peace before my boys woke up. The kitchen is adequately supplied - we cooked/prepared all but one meal while staying there. The laundry machines work well for their compact size, too. It was honestly the best stay we have had on a beach. The blinds shut out the light sufficiently well, too for early to bed and late risers after full days on the beach. I would come back and recommend the cottage to anyone with four or less heading to Gulf Shores. The Boudreauxs were also great about answering my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Repeat renters - We love this place!

We absolutely love staying at the 'Just for Fun' cottage. We have stayed here repeatedly because we love it so much. Deb is such a wonderful host, and her home is impeccable. We love that it is a sweet little cottage nestled in such a nice neighborhood full of amenities. Our family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids - feel like we're at home away from home when we stay here. Honestly, we will be deeply saddened if Philip and Deb ever sell this home, because we have made it our family tradition of coming back here every time we head to the beach. The Kiva Dunes facilities are also amazing which makes this stay absolute perfection. We have uncrowded pools and beaches, and restaurants to enjoy. We truly feel like we've found a hidden gem in this beach rental. We absolutely love it. Since the last time we came, there have been renovation updates made to the home which were nice touches this stay. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royce L.

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

Great girls' getaway!

We loved our stay in Kiva Dunes this week even despite the heatwave! If you are looking to be *right* in the middle of the Gulf Shores action, then be prepared for driving off property, but if you are looking for a beautiful and relaxing space away from all the crowds, this is your spot! We found no shortage of good restaurants within 20 minutes of the property, however!It was way too hot to relax on the deck or the porch, but in milder weather I think we would have been out there daily! Thankfully one of the pools was just steps from the property and that was where we spent a lot of time. If you have kids the garage is stocked with all sorts of chairs, toys & floats!We rented chairs and an umbrella for a very reasonable price for a beach day and enjoyed the sun and sand. The west access point was also very close to the house.The home had everything we needed and for a small kitchen and living room space, we still felt like we were well equipped and accommodated. We loved hanging out at the end of the day watching tv, talking or reading!The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. We enjoyed early morning walks/runs before the heat hit! The Selah coffee shop was also so convenient for a coffee or treat!Beds were comfy, bathrooms were nice and overall this was just a great rental! The hosts are so responsive and checking in/out was easy! They have left great notes about the home and the area on the fridge!!Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K., Birmingham

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

Just for fun for a few people

This place is a good option for 2-3 people. The place was pretty well supplied and has a stackable washer and dryer. The dawn-triggered watering system for the plants on the upper deck is a way to be alerted to when the sun is rising if you want to see it, because it makes a very audible noise in the plumbing system for whoever is sleeping upstairs. I learned to turn it off and wait until I was making coffee to run the system for 5 minutes while my coffee was being made. There is no fan on the upper deck so you might want to bring one to keep mosquitos at bay while out there in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by J. Philip and Debbie Boudreaux

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