Charming Oceanfront Cottage

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Entire home

Front Deck - beautiful sunrises to left, sunsets to right!

View from beach. There is a neighboring house to left. Nature preserve to right.

Living Room. Comfortable and beautiful views

Living Room. One TV here, and One in Primary Bedroom

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
‪1 min walk‬
Kiva Dunes Golf Course
‪10 min drive‬
Gulf Shores Beach
‪22 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath beach cottage located in Fort Morgan. Beautiful oceanfront screened porch runs full length of house. Nature preserve located next door and gives miles of undevelopable beach in that direction. Quiet and secluded spot, perfect for relaxation.The cottage has been completely updated but retains the old world charm of its 1939 build date.
If you are anything like us, you will live on the screened porch. There isn't a better place to unwind!

Property manager

Gantt Cookson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Raised cottage. Many steps.

Events

No events allowed

Prior Approval

Pets

Pets allowed

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

Note from host: Prior Approval

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
West Beach - 24 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬10 min drive
‪The Village Hideaway - ‬8 min drive
‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬8 min drive
‪Fresh Seafood Market - ‬10 min drive
‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Oceanfront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Oceanfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Oceanfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Oceanfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores cottage is just steps away from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

16 Oct, 2023

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

Great Stay

Quiet, right on the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

13 Jul, 2024

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

The perfect getaway

My second time to stay at Aunt Patty’s… the perfect little beach house !! Cant wait for my next time !!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hali I.

7 Jul, 2024

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

A must stay in the Gulf Shore!

Aunt Patties, quickly became one of our new favorite places! This amazing beach front, is clean, well kept, a great location right on the beach, and so much more! They are thought of all the little details to make this stay a true home away from home. We highly recommend Aunt Patties, thank you for a wonderful stay! We cannot wait to come back again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

My family had another amazing stay at Aunt Pattie’s Cottage. From the ease of check-in to the beautiful property and location, there is nothing I can suggest for improvement. My family and I adore the beach house, beach, hosts and all the wonderful touches. It is a wonderful getaway for all ages. Our entire family looks forward to Aunt Pattie’s each summer we’re able to go!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

11 Aug, 2024

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

35th Wedding Anniversary

Celebrated our 35th Wedding Anniversary at this cottage which was amazing. To find a near private cottage right on the beach with these amenities is truly rare and exceptional. We’ll be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall P.

2 Jan, 2024

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

Amazing!

The house is absolutely perfect and accommodating. We will definitely be back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

9 Nov, 2023

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

Wonderful!

This was such a special, tranquil place! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anja S.

29 Dec, 2023

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

Breathtaking

Beautiful and comfortable beach cottage situated right on the beach with stunning views onto the gulf - I could have sat on the porch forever listening to the waves wash up onto the beach - so tranquil and peaceful :-)

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

7 Nov, 2023

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

Perfect relaxing getaway!

I came and stayed with my two dogs for a solo getaway long weekend. It was perfect! Very peaceful secluded area surrounded by a beautiful nature preserve. The cottage is perfect and well-decorated. The screened in porch is perfect for all times of day. Looking forward to my next stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brian M.

16 Jun, 2018

Very quaint, unique, quiet and secluded.

Overall it was a very good experience. First time we’ve stayed in something other than a high rise. Definitely a difference ina a good way.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Gilf Shores

my Husband John and myself plus daughter and husband everything was great

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivi C.

5 Dec, 2023

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

We didn't want to leave!

This property is extremely special! It feels private and nurturing with the beach directly in front of the property. We enjoyed coffee overlooking the ocean and beautiful walks on the beach. The host is just as exceptional as the property. You can tell that they enjoy sharing this special home with others. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Best Beach House!

We had such a wonderful time! This beach house is so adorable! Think Magnolia meets Gulf Shores. Plus, it is super clean. I’m the kind of weirdo that brings her own sheets to places and wears socks everywhere. Not at this place. I felt right at home. The beach is beautiful and perfect for kids. We found amazing shells, loved walking over to the sand bars, saw dolphins playing, and loved seeing the crabs. This was truly an amazing vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

25 May, 2023

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

Perfection

Loved everything about it. … especially how simple it all is. From the beach , screened in porch , rustic but yet modern… thank you again for 4 wonderful days at the beach ti relax !! We will be back !! Thank you again !!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

3 May, 2023

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

Worth the wait!

We have wanted to vacation here at Aunt Pattie's Cottage for nearly 3 years and finally made the reservation last year for this past April. It was everything we had hoped for and much much more. The owners are certainly experts in hospitality and everything was perfect. The sunrises and sunsets, watching the fishermen, the ability to bring our Golden Retriever with us all made this house like it was our home for the week. Can not wait to book again. Fair exceeded our high expectations.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Opp G.

20 Aug, 2023

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

50th Wedding Anniversary

Aunt Pattie’s Cottage exceeded our expectations! Couldn’t ask for more. The cottage has everything thing you need, just add food, clothing, beach stuff, and yourselves. We spent most of our cottage time on the screened porch, but every room is great! The beach was perfect and at times we had it all to ourselves. If you can find an open date to secure Aunt Pattie’s, get it. You won’t be disappointed! GOD led us to find it and we pray another opportunity opens up again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettye S.

8 May, 2024

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

Bettye S

Where to begin? The location is unique. My husband and I took a walk every morning through the nature reserve - finishing along the beach to the cottage. So very beautiful and lots to take in. The home is beautifully appointed and cozy, intimate and comfortable. The kitchen. The linens. The toiletries. The gift basket. The porch is unequalled.The host is attentive, responsive and funny. Multiple windows in every room let in light and the views. 10+! There's a reason it is booked many months in advance. Highly recommend and look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

6 Nov, 2022

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

Ocean out your door

We loved the cottage feel and privacy of this place, so well kept and well shown online. It was an experience of a lifetime to stay right on the beach in someplace so charming and nice. There were times when we sat on the beach and saw no one else. It was beautiful and so fun. It’s a public beach so there will be fishers and others but…some times of great privacy. Fun area also.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rossanne P.

26 May, 2021

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

Wonderful!

We love Aunt Patty's Cottage! It's one of the few places I can feel totally relaxed. The decor is perfect and the beach is beautiful. Next to a wild nature preserve with lots of birds and wildlife. Very quiet and soothing. The noisiest thing there is the waves.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug, 2020

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

Amazing

🏖😍

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

9 Jul, 2020

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

Perfect Escape

I'm so glad my family discovered this hidden gem of a house. I can't say enough good things about the owner, house, beach and location. We love escaping to Aunt Pattie's every summer!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation spot!

We had a wonderful time! Best vacation cottage ever! If I could change anything it would be the check in process. I would prefer to go straight to the cottage and not have to pick up and drop off keys at Young’s. A keypad on the door would be perfect. We will highly recommend this location! Can’t wait til our next trip there!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

8 Jul, 2019

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

Perfect Yet Again!

We look forward to our visit to Aunt Pattie's every year! The cottage is always impeccable, has everything we need and the location cannot be beat. The owner is wonderful as well! I'm so glad we discovered this gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

28 Nov, 2018

Amazing!

Beautiful home with lots of privacy. Great furnishings, AMAZING towels! Couldn't ask for a better place to stay on the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W., Farmington, MO

11 Nov, 2018

Beautiful

We keep coming back time after time... love the house, love the owners, it doesn’t get any better! ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Gantt Cookson

Ted and Gantt - Atlanta, GA

Why they chose this property

Unique location

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property