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Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores

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A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wooden ceiling.
A compact kitchen with green cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.
A compact living space with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.
A kitchen with green cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a window with blinds.
A wooden deck with a picnic table, a wooden fence, and a building with a sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores on Nov 13, 2026 start from $194, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Gulf Shores located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Little Lagoon are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2026
Hi, thank you so much for your review! We're so glad you had a great stay and would love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here, and we loved it just as much as the first! The location is great, the property is clean, and it has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s the perfect spot for the two of us and our dogs. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 29, 2026
Wow! Thank you so much for the excellent review and for being a return guest-- we truly appreciate it! We're so glad you all and your pups enjoyed your stay and would absolutely love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and convenient. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2026
Hi! Thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at our place and would absolutely love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very clean and well kept and in a great location. Host was very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Hi, thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, close, and convenient. Shonna was a great host
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2026
Hi, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute! It was super clean and had everything we needed. It’s walking distance to the beach and lots of restaurants and stores. We had a wonderful time and will probably book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Hi, thank you *so much* for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and convenience of our place and would love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly. Perfect location!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2026
Hi, thank you so much for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and convenience of our place and would love to host you again! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay.

Very quiet area for the busy town that it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, conveniently located, perfect getaway spot!

A great place to getaway and still be close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2024
Hi, Rob, thank you so much for your review! The location is pretty great, right?! We would love to host you again the next time you're ready for a getaway! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay.

Perfect location to beach and local restaurants. We loved the cottage type feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to everything!

Very clean, nice and great for my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Hi, Jayme, thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you all enjoyed your stay and would love to host you and your family again in the future! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to the beach

Very nice place to stay close to the main intersection at Gulf Shores. Walking distance to restaurants and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2024
Hi, Steve, thank you so much for the great review! The location and convenience of "Heron Hideaway" are some of our favorite things about it as well! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little spot

Great place for a quick trip or a small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach vacay

Great location, good value
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

You are lucky if you get to work with Shonna.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little house

Enjoyed our stay. Nice and clean house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Cute house and very close to beach, easy walk!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Jewel

Great location with easy access to beach and shopping. We loved the house and deck. It was super relaxing for us and our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2025
Hi, Misty, thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you all enjoyed our place and its convenience and would love to host you and your fur babies again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

Property was clean and as advertised. Enjoyed the location. Walking distance to the beach and to various shops/restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall awesome place

The property was in a great location we walked everywhere. The place overall was clean and very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Trip

Really close to the beach!! Smaller than it looks, but still worked for us! Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Baseball

We were very impressed how clean and nice the place was, very quiet and easy access to all shopping, eating and the beach. Recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Close enough to the local area but far enough away to get away, great place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Very clean and tidy property. Able to park our car and walk everywhere we needed for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house oasis

This property is so homey and comfortable and very inviting. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Food choices are amazing in the area and of course the beach was the best. My daughter and I felt very safe. Thank you again for the wonderful vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2025
Hi, Amy, thank you so much for the wonderful review! "Heron Hideaway" is one of my favorite properties because of its location and coziness. I'm so glad we were able to share it with you and your daughter! We'd love to host you again! :)
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